Read from Game and Fish Department on August 21, 2026.
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Wyoming is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from September 1 through February 14, 2027, with 53 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Game and Fish Department within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Season dates, bag limits, shooting hours, and other regulatory information are provided for convenience only, may be inaccurate or out of date, and do not constitute legal advice. You are solely responsible for verifying current regulations with your state or provincial wildlife agency before every hunt.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C1A1,2,3Goshen and Platte counties | Oct 3 – Oct 20 First Split | 6 No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. 2 blue-winged teal in addition to regular limit Oct. 3–Oct. 11. Closed area b. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 18 |
| Nov 14 – Jan 31 Second Split | 6 No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. Closed areas b, a after Nov. 13. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 18 | |
| Central Flyway C12,4,5Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Washakie and parts of Fremont | Oct 3 – Oct 20 First Split | 6 No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. 2 blue-winged teal in addition to regular limit Oct. 3–Oct. 11. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 18 |
| Nov 14 – Jan 31 Second Split | 6 No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. Closed area c after Nov. 14. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 18 | |
| Central Flyway C22,6,7Albany, Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Sheridan, Weston and parts of Carbon | Sep 26 – Nov 29 First Split | 6 No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. 2 blue-winged teal in addition to regular limit Sep. 26–Oct. 4. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 18 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 12 Second Split | 6 No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 18 | |
| Pacific Flyway8,9Wyoming west of Continental Divide | Sep 26 – Jan 8 | 7 No more than 2 hen mallards; no more than 3 pintail; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 2 scaup (no scaup after Dec. 20). Closed areas d, e apply; area f closed through Oct. 8. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag). | 21 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard Central Flyway C1 · Oct 3–Oct 20 · No more than 2 hens | 5 | 15 |
| Mallard Central Flyway C1A · Oct 3–Oct 20 · No more than 2 hens | 5 | 15 |
| Mallard Central Flyway C2 · Sep 26–Nov 29 · No more than 2 hens | 5 | 15 |
| Mallard Central Flyway C1A · Nov 14–Jan 31 · No more than 2 hens | 5 | 15 |
| Mallard Central Flyway C2 · Dec 12–Jan 12 · No more than 2 hens | 5 | 15 |
| Mallard Central Flyway C1 · Nov 14–Jan 31 · No more than 2 hens | 5 | 15 |
| Mallard Pacific Flyway · No more than 2 hens | 7 | 21 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
| Wood Duck | 3 | 9 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup Central Flyway C1 · Oct 3–Oct 20 | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Central Flyway C1A · Oct 3–Oct 20 | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Central Flyway C2 · Sep 26–Nov 29 | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Central Flyway C1A · Nov 14–Jan 31 | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Central Flyway C2 · Dec 12–Jan 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Central Flyway C1 · Nov 14–Jan 31 | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup Pacific Flyway · No scaup taken after Dec. 20 | 2 | 6 |
| Blue-winged Teal Central Flyway C1 · Oct 3–Oct 20 · Additional 2 blue-winged teal above regular limit Oct. 3–Oct. 11 only | 2 | 6 |
| Blue-winged Teal Central Flyway C1A · Oct 3–Oct 20 · Additional 2 blue-winged teal above regular limit Oct. 3–Oct. 11 only | 2 | 6 |
| Blue-winged Teal Central Flyway C2 · Additional 2 blue-winged teal above regular limit Sep. 26–Oct. 4 only | 2 | 6 |
1No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. 2 blue-winged teal in addition to regular limit Oct. 3–Oct. 11. Closed area b. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag).
2Mergansers included in the 6-duck aggregate.
3No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. Closed areas b, a after Nov. 13. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag).
4No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. 2 blue-winged teal in addition to regular limit Oct. 3–Oct. 11. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag).
5No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. Closed area c after Nov. 14. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag).
6No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. 2 blue-winged teal in addition to regular limit Sep. 26–Oct. 4. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag).
7No more than 5 mallards (2 hens max); no more than 3 pintail; no more than 3 wood ducks; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 1 scaup. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag).
8No more than 2 hen mallards; no more than 3 pintail; no more than 2 canvasbacks; no more than 2 redheads; no more than 2 scaup (no scaup after Dec. 20). Closed areas d, e apply; area f closed through Oct. 8. Mergansers count toward the duck bag (no separate merganser bag).
9Mergansers included in the 7-duck daily bag aggregate.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C1A1,2,3,4Goshen and Platte counties | Oct 3 – Oct 14 First Split | 2 Closed area b. Bump-Sullivan Managed Goose Hunt applies (see Section 6). | 6 |
| Nov 14 – Feb 14 Second Split | 5 Closed areas a, b. Bump-Sullivan Managed Goose Hunt applies (see Section 6). Youth/vet special days bag is 4. | 15 | |
| Central Flyway C25Albany, Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Sheridan, Weston and parts of Carbon | Sep 1 – Sep 8 Early Canada Goose | 5 | 15 |
| Sep 26 – Nov 29 First Regular Split | 5 | 15 | |
| Dec 12 – Jan 12 Second Regular Split | 5 | 15 | |
| Central Flyway C16,7Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Washakie and parts of Fremont | Oct 3 – Oct 20 First Split | 5 | 15 |
| Nov 20 – Feb 14 Second Split | 5 Closed area c. | 15 | |
| Pacific Flyway5,8Wyoming west of Continental Divide | Sep 1 – Sep 8 Early Canada Goose | 5 Closed areas d, e apply; area f closed through Oct. 8. | 15 |
| Sep 26 – Dec 31 Regular Dark Geese Season | 5 Closed areas d, e apply; area f closed through Oct. 8. | 15 |
1Closed area b. Bump-Sullivan Managed Goose Hunt applies (see Section 6).
2Daily bag limit for dark geese in C1A first split is 2 (not 5). Youth/vet special days bag is 4.
3Closed areas a, b. Bump-Sullivan Managed Goose Hunt applies (see Section 6). Youth/vet special days bag is 4.
4From Nov. 14 through close of dark goose season, shooting hours end 1:00 p.m. Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri in Goshen County north of WY Hwy 313 (west of US-85) and north of County Road 32 (east of US-85).
5Early Canada Goose season only.
6Closed area c.
7From Nov. 14 through close of dark goose season, shooting hours end at 1:00 p.m. Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri in Goshen County north of WY Hwy 313 (west of US-85) and north of County Road 32 (east of US-85).
8Closed areas d, e apply; area f closed through Oct. 8.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C21,2,3,4Albany, Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Sheridan, Weston and parts of Carbon | Oct 3 – Dec 30 First Segment | 20 Closed area b; area a after Nov. 13; area c after Nov. 14. | 60 |
| Jan 30 – Feb 14 Second Segment | 20 Closed areas a, b, c. | 60 | |
| Central Flyway C1A1,3,5,6Goshen and Platte counties | Oct 3 – Dec 30 First Segment | 20 Closed area b; area a after Nov. 13; area c after Nov. 14. | 60 |
| Jan 30 – Feb 14 Second Segment | 20 Closed areas a, b, c. | 60 | |
| Central Flyway C11,3,7,8Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Washakie and parts of Fremont | Oct 3 – Dec 30 First Segment | 20 Closed area b; area a after Nov. 13; area c after Nov. 14. | 60 |
| Jan 30 – Feb 14 Second Segment | 20 Closed areas a, b, c. | 60 | |
| Pacific Flyway9,10Wyoming west of Continental Divide | Sep 26 – Dec 31 | 10 Closed areas d, e apply; area f closed through Oct. 8. | 30 |
1Closed area b; area a after Nov. 13; area c after Nov. 14.
2Central Flyway-wide Light Geese season applies to all Central Flyway zones including C2.
3Closed areas a, b, c.
4Central Flyway-wide Light Geese second segment applies to all Central Flyway zones including C2.
5Central Flyway-wide Light Geese season applies to all Central Flyway zones including C1A.
6Central Flyway-wide Light Geese second segment applies to all Central Flyway zones including C1A.
7Central Flyway-wide Light Geese season applies to all Central Flyway zones including C1.
8Central Flyway-wide Light Geese second segment applies to all Central Flyway zones including C1.
9Closed areas d, e apply; area f closed through Oct. 8.
10[Bulk fix: possession_limit set to NULL — light geese have no federal possession limit in any flyway]
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C11,2Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Washakie and parts of Fremont | Feb 15 – Apr 30 | 50 Closed areas a(ii), a(iii), b, c. Possession limit unrestricted. Shotguns not required to be plugged. Electronic calls allowed. Conservation Order Special Management Permit required. | – |
| Central Flyway C21,2Albany, Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Sheridan, Weston and parts of Carbon | Feb 15 – Apr 30 | 50 Closed areas a(ii), a(iii), b, c. Possession limit unrestricted. Shotguns not required to be plugged. Electronic calls allowed. Conservation Order Special Management Permit required. | – |
| Central Flyway C1A1,2Goshen and Platte counties | Feb 15 – Apr 30 | 50 Closed areas a(ii), a(iii), b, c. Possession limit unrestricted. Shotguns not required to be plugged. Electronic calls allowed. Conservation Order Special Management Permit required. | – |
1Closed areas a(ii), a(iii), b, c. Possession limit unrestricted. Shotguns not required to be plugged. Electronic calls allowed. Conservation Order Special Management Permit required.
2Light Goose Conservation Order, Central Flyway. Applies to Central Flyway portion of Wyoming. Possession limit is unrestricted.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C11Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Washakie and parts of Fremont | Oct 3 – Oct 20 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Nov 14 – Jan 31 Second Split | 15 Closed area c after Nov. 14. | 45 | |
| Central Flyway C2Albany, Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Sheridan, Weston and parts of Carbon | Sep 26 – Nov 29 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 12 – Jan 12 Second Split | 15 | 45 | |
| Central Flyway C1A2,3Goshen and Platte counties | Oct 3 – Oct 20 First Split | 15 Closed area b. | 45 |
| Nov 14 – Jan 31 Second Split | 15 Closed areas b, a after Nov. 13. | 45 | |
| Pacific Flyway4Wyoming west of Continental Divide | Sep 26 – Jan 8 | 15 Closed areas d, e apply; area f closed through Oct. 8. | 45 |
1Closed area c after Nov. 14.
2Closed area b.
3Closed areas b, a after Nov. 13.
4Closed areas d, e apply; area f closed through Oct. 8.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crane Hunt Area 11,2Limited quota (62 permits) | Sep 1 – Sep 20 | – Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 62. Season bag limit: 1. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota). | – |
| Crane Hunt Area 83,4Limited quota (93 permits) | Sep 1 – Sep 30 | – Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 93. Season bag limit: 1. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota). | – |
| Crane Hunt Area 21,4Limited quota (62 permits) | Sep 1 – Sep 20 | – Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 62. Season bag limit: 1. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota). | – |
| Crane Hunt Area 34,5Limited quota (249 permits) | Sep 1 – Sep 13 | – Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 249. Season bag limit: 1. Closed area d. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota). | – |
| Crane Hunt Area 51,4Limited quota (62 permits) | Sep 1 – Sep 15 | – Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 62. Season bag limit: 1. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota). | – |
| Crane Hunt Area 64,6Limited quota (249 permits) | Sep 5 – Oct 4 | – Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 249. Season bag limit: 1. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota). | – |
| Crane Hunt Area 44,6Limited quota (249 permits) | Sep 26 – Oct 18 | – Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 249. Season bag limit: 1. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota). | – |
| Crane Hunt Area 7 (general)7,8Mid-Continent Population general-permit hunt | Sep 12 – Nov 8 | 3 General permit required. Closed area b. | 9 |
1Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 62. Season bag limit: 1. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota).
2Limited quota permit season. All persons must possess a valid permit for the hunt area. Bag limit is 1 per season (not daily).
3Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 93. Season bag limit: 1. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota).
4Limited quota permit season. All persons must possess a valid permit for the hunt area. Bag limit is 1 per season.
5Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 249. Season bag limit: 1. Closed area d. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota).
6Limited quota permit required. Permit quota: 249. Season bag limit: 1. Season bag limit: 1 sandhill crane (limited quota).
7General permit required. Closed area b.
8General Permit sandhill crane season in Hunt Area 7. All persons must possess a valid general permit.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C11,2Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Washakie and parts of Fremont | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | 6 Youth hunters must be 17 or younger, accompanied by adult 18+. No more than 4 youths per adult. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply. | 18 |
| Central Flyway C1A3,4Goshen and Platte counties | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | 6 Youth hunters must be 17 or younger, accompanied by adult 18+. No more than 4 youths per adult. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. Dark geese bag limit is 4 (not 2 or 5). All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply. | 18 |
| Central Flyway C21,5Albany, Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Sheridan, Weston and parts of Carbon | Sep 19 – Sep 20 | 6 Youth hunters must be 17 or younger, accompanied by adult 18+. No more than 4 youths per adult. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply. | 18 |
| Pacific Flyway1,5Wyoming west of Continental Divide | Sep 19 – Sep 20 | 7 Youth hunters must be 17 or younger, accompanied by adult 18+. No more than 4 youths per adult. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply. | 21 |
1Youth hunters must be 17 or younger, accompanied by adult 18+. No more than 4 youths per adult. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply.
2Special hunting days for youths, veterans and active military personnel. Sep. 26-27, 2026.
3Youth hunters must be 17 or younger, accompanied by adult 18+. No more than 4 youths per adult. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. Dark geese bag limit is 4 (not 2 or 5). All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply.
4Special hunting days for youths, veterans and active military personnel. Sep. 26-27, 2026. In Zone C1A, dark geese daily bag is 4 on special days.
5Special hunting days for youths, veterans and active military personnel. Sep. 19-20, 2026.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C1A1,2Goshen and Platte counties | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | 6 Veterans and active military personnel (including National Guard/Reserves on active duty) must possess documentation confirming status. All regular bag limits apply. Dark geese bag limit is 4 on special days. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. | 18 |
| Central Flyway C13,4Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Washakie and parts of Fremont | Sep 26 – Sep 27 | 6 Veterans and active military personnel (including National Guard/Reserves on active duty) must possess documentation confirming status. All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. | 18 |
| Central Flyway C23,5Albany, Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Sheridan, Weston and parts of Carbon | Sep 19 – Sep 20 | 6 Veterans and active military personnel (including National Guard/Reserves on active duty) must possess documentation confirming status. All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. | 18 |
| Pacific Flyway3,5Wyoming west of Continental Divide | Sep 19 – Sep 20 | 7 Veterans and active military personnel (including National Guard/Reserves on active duty) must possess documentation confirming status. All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. | 21 |
1Veterans and active military personnel (including National Guard/Reserves on active duty) must possess documentation confirming status. All regular bag limits apply. Dark geese bag limit is 4 on special days. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply.
2Special hunting days for youths, veterans and active military personnel. Sep. 26-27, 2026. In Zone C1A, dark geese daily bag is 4 on special days.
3Veterans and active military personnel (including National Guard/Reserves on active duty) must possess documentation confirming status. All regular bag limits and species restrictions apply. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply.
4Special hunting days for youths, veterans and active military personnel. Sep. 26-27, 2026.
5Special hunting days for youths, veterans and active military personnel. Sep. 19-20, 2026.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Flyway C21,2,3Albany, Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Sheridan, Weston and parts of Carbon | Sep 21 – Sep 25 First Segment | 3 Ducks, Mergansers and Coots only. Aggregate bag limit of 3 migratory game birds. | 9 |
| Nov 30 – Dec 2 Second Segment | 3 Ducks, Mergansers and Coots only. Aggregate bag limit of 3 migratory game birds. | 9 | |
| Central Flyway C14,5Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Washakie and parts of Fremont | Oct 21 – Oct 28 | 3 Ducks, Mergansers and Coots only. Closed area b. Aggregate bag limit of 3 migratory game birds. | 9 |
| Central Flyway C1A4,5Goshen and Platte counties | Oct 21 – Oct 28 | 3 Ducks, Mergansers and Coots only. Closed area b. Aggregate bag limit of 3 migratory game birds. | 9 |
1Ducks, Mergansers and Coots only. Aggregate bag limit of 3 migratory game birds.
2Extended falconry season Zone C2 first segment.
3Extended falconry season Zone C2 second segment.
4Ducks, Mergansers and Coots only. Closed area b. Aggregate bag limit of 3 migratory game birds.
5Extended falconry season for Zone C1 and C1A combined per the table.
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