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Yukon is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2026–2027 waterfowl season runs from August 15 through May 28, 2027, with 30 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Yukon Dept of Environment within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | 25 | – |
| Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | |||
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular season | |||
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular season | |||
| Southern Yukon5 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 8 | 24 |
Species-by-species limits are being verified against Yukon Dept of Environment. Dates and daily bag limits above are confirmed.
1Residents of the Yukon only
2Northern Yukon zone. Possession limit: No limit.
3Residents of the Yukon only.
4Central Yukon zone.
5No early residents-only segment in Southern Yukon.
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| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3,4 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | 15 | – |
| Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | |||
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular Season | |||
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular Season | |||
| Southern Yukon4,5 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 5 | 15 |
1Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined. Residents of the Yukon only.
2Northern Yukon zone. Possession limit: No limit.
3Central Yukon zone.
4Canada Geese, Cackling Geese, White-fronted Geese and Brant, combined.
5Includes Brant. No early residents-only segment in Southern Yukon.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | 50 | – |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular Season | |||
| Central Yukon4,5,6 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | 50 | – |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 General Season | |||
| Southern Yukon5,6 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 General Season | 50 | – |
1Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Residents of the Yukon only. Electronic bird calls permitted; while using calls, any other species in open season may also be hunted.
2Northern Yukon zone. Possession limit: No limit.
3Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Electronic bird calls permitted; while using calls, any other species in open season may also be hunted.
4Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Residents of Yukon only. Electronic bird calls of Snow/Ross's Geese may be used; while using those calls, any other species in open season may also be hunted.
5No possession limit ("No limit")
6Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Electronic bird calls may be used; while using those calls, any other species in open season may also be hunted.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | May 1 – May 28 Spring Conservation Order | 50 | – |
| Central Yukon3,4 | May 1 – May 28 Spring Conservation Order | 50 | – |
| Southern Yukon3,4 | May 1 – May 28 Spring Conservation Order | 50 | – |
1Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Electronic bird calls permitted.
2Northern Yukon zone. Possession limit: No limit.
3Snow Geese and Ross's Geese, combined. Electronic bird calls of Snow/Ross's Geese may be used.
4No possession limit ("No limit"). Spring overabundant species season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | 25 | – |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular Season | |||
| Central Yukon3,4,5 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | 25 | – |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 General Season |
1Rails and Coots, combined. Residents of the Yukon only.
2Northern Yukon zone. Possession limit: No limit.
3Rails and Coots, combined.
4Rails and Coots, combined. Residents of Yukon only.
5No possession limit ("No limit")
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | 2 | 4 |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular season | |||
| Southern Yukon | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 2 | 4 |
1Residents of the Yukon only.
2Central Yukon zone.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Yukon1,2,3 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | 10 | – |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 General Season | |||
| Central Yukon1,3 | Aug 15 – Aug 31 Residents Only Early Season | 10 | 30 |
| Sep 1 – Oct 31 General Season | |||
| Southern Yukon3 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 | 10 | 30 |
1Snipe (Wilson's Snipe). Residents of Yukon only.
2No possession limit ("No limit")
3Snipe (Wilson's Snipe).
Season dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2026-2027 season. This data was verified on July 17, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.
For waterfowl population trends, harvest analysis, and conservation research, see WaterfowlAI Insights.