Migratory Bird Hunting; 2024-25 Seasons for Certain Migratory Game Birds

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#  Extended seasons, limits, and hours for taking migratory game birds by falconry.

**AGENCY:**

Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

**ACTION:**

Final rule.

**SUMMARY:**

This rule prescribes the seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for hunting migratory birds. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 2024-25 season.

**DATES:**

This rule takes effect on August 29, 2024.

**ADDRESSES:**

You may inspect comments received on the migratory bird hunting regulations at *https://www.regulations.gov* at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113. You may obtain copies of referenced reports from the Division of Migratory Bird Management's website at *https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds* or at *https://www.regulations.gov* at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.

**FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:**

Jerome Ford, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, (703) 358-2606. Individuals in the United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United States should use the relay services offered within their country to make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.

**SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:**

**Regulations Schedule for 2024**

On February 8, 2024, we published in the *Federal Register* (89 FR 8631) a proposal to amend title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at part 20. The proposal provided a background and overview of the migratory bird hunting regulations process and addressed the establishment of seasons, limits, and other regulations for hunting migratory game birds under §§ 20.100 through 20.107, 20.109, and 20.110 of subpart K. Major steps in the 2024-25 regulatory cycle relating to open public meetings and *Federal Register* notifications were illustrated in the diagram at the end of the February 8, 2024, proposed rule.

We provided the meeting dates and locations for the Service Regulations Committee (SRC) on our website at *https://www.fws.gov/event/us-fish-and-wildlife-service-migratory-bird-regulations-committee-meeting* and Flyway Council meetings on flyway calendars posted on our website at *https://www.fws.gov/partner/migratory-bird-program-administrative-flyways.* On October 10, 2023, we held open meetings with the Flyway Council Consultants, at which the participants reviewed information on the current status of migratory game birds and developed recommendations for the 2024-25 regulations for these species. The February 8, 2024, proposed rule provided detailed information on the proposed 2024-25 regulatory schedule.

On May 13, 2024, we published in the *Federal Register* (89 FR 41522) the proposed frameworks for migratory game bird hunting regulations during the 2024-25 season. On August 26, 2024, we published in the *Federal Register* (89 FR 68500) the final frameworks for migratory game bird hunting regulations, from which State wildlife conservation agency officials selected seasons, hours, areas, and limits for hunting migratory birds during the 2024-25 season.

The final rule described here is the final in the series of proposed, supplemental, and final rulemaking documents for migratory game bird hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season and deals specifically with amending subpart K of 50 CFR part 20. It sets hunting seasons, hours, areas, and limits for migratory game bird species. This final rule is the culmination of the  annual rulemaking process allowing migratory game bird hunting, which started with the February 8, 2024, proposed rule. As discussed elsewhere in this document, we supplemented that proposal on May 13, 2024, and published final season frameworks on August 26, 2024, that provided the regulatory frameworks from which the States selected their hunting seasons. This final rule sets the migratory game bird hunting seasons based on that input from the States.

**Required Determinations**

**National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Consideration**

The programmatic document, “Second Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement: Issuance of Annual Regulations Permitting the Sport Hunting of Migratory Birds (EIS 20130139),” filed with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 24, 2013, addresses NEPA compliance by the Service for issuance of the annual framework regulations for hunting of migratory game bird species. We published a notice of availability in the *Federal Register* on May 31, 2013 (78 FR 32686), and our Record of Decision on July 26, 2013 (78 FR 45376). We also address NEPA compliance for waterfowl hunting frameworks through the annual preparation of separate environmental assessments, the most recent being “Duck Hunting Regulations for 2024-25,” with its corresponding 2024 finding of no significant impact, available at *https://www.regulations.gov* at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.

**Endangered Species Act Consideration**

Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 *et seq.* ), provides that the Secretary shall insure that any action authorized, funded, or carried out is not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered species or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat. Consequently, we conducted formal consultations to ensure that actions resulting from these regulations would not likely jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of their critical habitat. Findings from these consultations are included in a biological opinion, which concluded that the regulations are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of any endangered or threatened species. Additionally, these findings may have caused modification of some regulatory measures previously proposed, and the final frameworks (89 FR 68500, August 26, 2024) reflect any such modifications. The biological opinion is available from *https://www.regulations.gov* at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.

**Regulatory Planning and Review—Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 14094**

Executive Order 14094 amends and reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 and E.O. 13563. Regulatory analysis should facilitate agency efforts to develop regulations that serve the public interest, advance statutory objectives, and are consistent with E.O. 12866, E.O. 13563, and the Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2021 (Modernizing Regulatory Review). Regulatory analysis, as practicable and appropriate, shall recognize distributive impacts and equity, to the extent permitted by law. We have developed this final rule in a manner consistent with these requirements.

E.O. 12866, as reaffirmed by E.O. 13563 and amended by E.O. 14094, provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will review all significant rules. This action is a “significant regulatory action,” as defined under section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 1993), as amended by E.O. 14094 (88 FR 21879, April 11, 2023).

An economic analysis was prepared for the 2024-25 migratory bird hunting season. This analysis was based on data from the 2011 and the 2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (National Survey), the most recent years for which data are available. See discussion under Required Determinations, *Regulatory Flexibility Act,* below. This analysis estimated consumer surplus for four alternatives for duck hunting regulations. As defined by OMB in Circular A-4, consumers' surplus is the difference between what a consumer pays for a unit of a good or service and the maximum amount the consumer would be willing to pay for that unit. The duck hunting regulatory alternatives are (1) not opening a hunting season, (2) issuing restrictive regulations that allow fewer days than the 2023-24 season, (3) issuing moderate regulations that allow more days than in Alternative 2 but fewer days than the 2023-24 season, and (4) issuing liberal regulations that allow days similar to the 2023-24 season. The estimated consumer surplus associated with liberal regulations issued for the 2024-25 season across all flyways was $606 million to $797 million (2023$). We also chose Alternative 4 (liberal regulations) for the 2009-10 through 2023-24 seasons. The 2024-25 analysis is part of the record for this rulemaking action and is available at *https://www.regulations.gov* at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.

**Regulatory Flexibility Act**

The annual migratory bird hunting regulations have a significant economic impact on substantial numbers of small entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 *et seq.* ). An initial regulatory flexibility analysis was prepared to analyze the economic impacts of the annual hunting regulations on small business entities. This analysis is updated annually. The primary source of information about hunter expenditures for migratory game bird hunting is the National Survey, which is generally conducted at 5-year intervals. The 2022 National Survey did not collect migratory bird expenditure data, so the 2024-25 migratory bird hunting season analysis is based on the 2011 and 2016 National Surveys and the U.S. Department of Commerce's County Business Patterns, from which it is estimated that migratory bird hunters will spend approximately $2.6 billion (2023$) at small businesses during the 2024-25 migratory bird hunting season. Copies of the analysis are available upon request from the person listed above under *FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT* or from *https://www.regulations.gov* at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.

**Congressional Review Act**

The Congressional Review Act (CRA; 5 U.S.C. 801 *et seq.* ) was signed into law as part of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act (SBREFA; title II of Pub. L. 104-121, March 29, 1996). Pursuant to the CRA, OIRA designated this action as a major rule, as defined by 5 U.S.C. 804(2), because it is likely to result in an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more. However, because this final rule establishes a regulatory program for an activity related to hunting and because hunting seasons are time sensitive, we establish the effective date of this final rule using the exemption in the CRA at 5 U.S.C. 808(1).

**Paperwork Reduction Act**

This rule does not contain any new collection of information that requires approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 *et seq.* ). OMB has previously approved the information collection requirements  associated with migratory bird surveys and the procedures for establishing annual migratory bird hunting seasons under the following OMB control numbers:

• 1018-0019, “North American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey” (expires 02/28/2027).

• 1018-0023, “Migratory Bird Surveys, 50 CFR 20.20” (expires 05/31/2026). Includes Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program, Migratory Bird Hunter Surveys, Sandhill Crane Survey, and Parts Collection Survey.

• 1018-0171, “Establishment of Annual Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons, 50 CFR part 20” (expires 10/31/2024).

You may view the information collection request(s) at *https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain.* An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

**Unfunded Mandates Reform Act**

We have determined and certify, in compliance with the requirements of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, 2 U.S.C. 1501 *et seq.,* that this final rulemaking does not include any Federal mandate that may result in the expenditure by State, local, and Tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (adjusted for inflation) in any 1 year and does not significantly or uniquely affect small governments.

**Civil Justice Reform—Executive Order 12988**

The Department, in promulgating this final rule, has determined that this rule will not unduly burden the judicial system and that it meets the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of E.O. 12988.

**Takings Implication Assessment—Executive Order 12630**

In accordance with E.O. 12630, this final rule, authorized by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA; 16 U.S.C. 703-711), does not have significant takings implications and does not affect any constitutionally protected property rights. This final rule will not result in the physical occupancy of property, the physical invasion of property, or the regulatory taking of any property. In fact, this final rule allows hunters to exercise otherwise unavailable privileges and, therefore, reduces restrictions on the use of private and public property.

**Energy Effects—Executive Order 13211**

E.O. 13211 requires agencies to prepare statements of energy effects when undertaking certain actions. While this final rule is a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866, it is not likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy and has not been designated by OIRA as a significant energy action. Therefore, no statement of energy effects is required.

**Government-to-Government Relationship With Tribes**

In accordance with the President's memorandum of April 29, 1994, “Government-to-Government Relations with Native American Tribal Governments” (59 FR 22951), E.O. 13175, and 512 DM 2, we have evaluated possible effects on federally recognized Indian Tribes with respect to impacts to Tribes' treaty rights to hunt waterfowl, and we have determined that there are de minimis effects on Indian Tribes for that aspect of their treaty rights. Through this process to establish annual hunting regulations, we regularly coordinate with Tribes that are affected by this final rulemaking action. This final rule will not have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian Tribes, on the relationship between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes. This rule is general in nature and does not directly affect any specific Tribal lands, treaty rights, or Tribal trust resources. In addition, this final rule does not interfere with the ability of Tribes to manage themselves or their funds or to regulate migratory bird activities on Tribal lands. We recognize that, in certain cases, conflicts may arise between States and specific Tribes on aspects of other Tribal treaty rights. The Service actively supports the parties reaching a mutually agreeable solution to such conflicts. Therefore, we conclude that this final rule does not have “Tribal implications” under section 1(a) of E.O. 13175 with respect to waterfowl treaty rights. Thus, formal government-to-government consultation is not required by E.O. 13175 and related policies of the Department of the Interior. We will continue to collaborate with Tribes on concerns related to migratory bird hunting regulations.

**Federalism Effects—Executive Order 13132**

Due to the migratory nature of certain species of birds, the Federal Government has been given responsibility over these species by the MBTA. We annually prescribe frameworks from which the States make selections regarding the hunting of migratory birds, and we employ guidelines to establish special regulations on Federal Indian reservations and ceded lands. This process preserves the ability of the States and Tribes to determine which seasons meet their individual needs. We recognize that, in certain cases, conflicts may arise between States and specific Tribes on aspects of other Tribal treaty rights. The Service actively supports the parties reaching a mutually agreeable solution to such conflicts.

Any State or Tribe may be more restrictive in its regulations than the Federal frameworks at any time. The frameworks are developed in a cooperative process with the States and the Flyway Councils. This process allows States to participate in the development of frameworks from which they will make selections, thereby having an influence on their own regulations. This final rule will not have substantial direct effects on the States, on the relationship between the national government and the States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with E.O. 13132, this final regulation does not have federalism implications and does not warrant the preparation of a federalism summary impact statement.

**Review of Public Comments**

The February 8, 2024, proposed (preliminary) rulemaking (89 FR 8631) opened the public comment period for 2024-25 migratory game bird hunting regulations. We previously addressed all pertinent comments in our May 13, 2024, proposed rule (see 89 FR 41522) and August 26, 2024, final rule (89 FR 68500).

**Regulations Promulgation**

The rulemaking process for migratory game bird hunting, by its nature, operates under a time constraint as seasons must be established each year or hunting seasons remain closed. However, we intend that the public be provided extensive opportunity for public input and involvement in compliance with Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. subchapter II) requirements. Thus, when the preliminary proposed rulemaking was published, we established what we concluded were the longest periods possible for public comment and the most opportunities for public involvement. We also provided  notification of our participation in multiple Flyway Council meetings, opportunities for additional public review and comment on all Flyway Council proposals for regulatory change, and opportunities for additional public review during the SRC meeting. Therefore, we conclude that sufficient public notice and opportunity for involvement have been given to affected persons.

Further, States need sufficient time to communicate these season selections to their affected publics, and to establish and publicize the necessary regulations and procedures to implement these seasons. Thus, we find that “good cause” exists, within the terms of 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) of the Administrative Procedure Act, and, therefore, under authority of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (July 3, 1918), as amended (16 U.S.C. 703-711), these regulations will take effect less than 30 days after publication. Accordingly, with each conservation agency having had an opportunity to participate in selecting the hunting seasons desired for its State or Territory on those species of migratory birds for which open seasons are now prescribed, and consideration having been given to all other relevant matters presented, certain sections of title 50, chapter I, subchapter B, part 20, subpart K, are hereby amended as set forth below.

**Signing Authority**

Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks, approved this action on July 31, 2024, for publication. On August 22, 2024, Shannon Estenoz authorized the undersigned to sign and submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for publication electronically as an official document of the Department of the Interior.

**List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 20**

Exports, Hunting, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Transportation, Wildlife.

Maureen D. Foster,

Chief of Staff, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.

For the reasons set out in the preamble, title 50, chapter I, subchapter B, part 20, subpart K of the Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:

**PART 20—MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING**

**50 CFR Part 20**

1. The authority citation for part 20 continues to read as follows:

**Authority:**

16 U.S.C. 703 *et seq.,* and 16 U.S.C. 742a-j.

**Note:**

The following annual hunting regulations provided for by §§ 20.101 through 20.107 and 20.109 of 50 CFR part 20 will not appear in the Code of Federal Regulations because of their seasonal nature.

**50 CFR Part 20**

2. Section 20.101 is revised to read as follows:

§ 20.101

Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as follows:

Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset.

CHECK COMMONWEALTH REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.

(a) *Puerto Rico.*

*Restrictions:* In Puerto Rico, the season is closed on the ruddy duck, white-cheeked pintail, West Indian whistling duck, fulvous whistling duck, masked duck, purple gallinule, American coot, Caribbean coot, white-crowned pigeon, and plain pigeon.

*Closed Areas:* Closed areas are described in the August 26, 2024, *Federal Register* (89 FR 68500).

| Species | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Doves and Pigeons: |  |  |  |  |
| Zenaida, white-winged, and mourning doves (1) | Sept. 7-Nov. 4 | 30 | 90 |  |
| Scaly-naped pigeons | Sept. 7-Nov. 4 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Ducks | Nov. 16-Dec. 23 & Jan. 11-Jan. 27 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Common Gallinules | Nov. 16-Dec. 23 & Jan. 11-Jan. 27 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Snipe | Nov. 16-Dec. 23 & Jan. 11-Jan. 27 | 8 | 24 |  |

(b) *Virgin Islands.*

*Restrictions:* In the Virgin Islands, the seasons are closed for ground or quail doves, pigeons, ruddy duck, white-cheeked pintail, West Indian whistling duck, fulvous whistling duck, masked duck, and all other ducks, and purple gallinule.

*Closed Areas:* Ruth Cay, just south of St. Croix, is closed to the hunting of migratory game birds. All Offshore Cays under jurisdiction of the Virgin Islands Government are closed to the hunting of migratory game birds.

| Species | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Zenaida doves | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 | 10 | 10 |  |
| Ducks | Closed |  |  |  |

**50 CFR Part 20**

3. Section 20.102 is revised to read as follows:

§ 20.102

Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as follows:

Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset. Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, *Federal Register* (89 FR 68500).

**Note:**

Light geese include lesser snow (including blue) geese, greater snow geese, and Ross's geese.

*Falconry:* The total combined bag and possession limit for migratory game birds taken with the use of a raptor under a falconry permit is 3 per day, 9 in possession, and may not exceed a more restrictive limit for any species listed in this section.

*Special Tundra Swan Season:* In Game Management Units (Units) 17, 18, 22, and 23, in the North Zone, the tundra swan season is from September 1 through October 31 with a season limit of 3 tundra swans per hunter. This season is by State permit only; hunters will be issued 1 permit allowing the take of up to 3 tundra swans. Hunters will be required to file a harvest report with the State after the season is completed. Up to 500 permits may be issued in Unit 18; 300 permits each in Units 22 and 23; and 200 permits in Unit 17.

CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.

| Area | Season dates |
| --- | --- |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
| Gulf Coast Zone | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
| Southeast Zone | Sept. 1-Nov. 30. |
|  | Dec. 16-Dec. 31. |
| Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone | Oct. 8-Jan. 22. |
| Kodiak Zone | Oct. 8-Jan. 22. |

| Area | Daily bag and possession limits | Ducks (1) | Canada & | White- | Light | Brant | Emperor | Snipe | Sandhill |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| North Zone | 10-30 | 4-12 | 4-12 | 6-18 | 2-6 | 1-1 | 8-24 | 3-9 |  |
| Gulf Coast Zone | 8-24 | 4-12 | 4-12 | 6-18 | 2-6 | 1-1 | 8-24 | 2-6 |  |
| Southeast Zone | 7-21 | 4-12 | 4-12 | 6-18 | 2-6 | 1-1 | 8-24 | 2-6 |  |
| Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone | 7-21 | 4-12 | 4-12 | 6-18 | 2-6 | 1-1 | 8-24 | 2-6 |  |
| Kodiak Zone | 7-21 | 4-12 | 4-12 | 6-18 | 2-6 | 1-1 | 8-24 | 2-6 |  |

**50 CFR Part 20**

4. Section 20.103 is revised to read as follows:

§ 20.103

Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as follows:

Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, *Federal Register* (89 FR 68500).

CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.

(a) *Doves.*

**Note:**

Unless otherwise specified, the seasons listed below are for mourning and white-winged doves. The daily bag and possession limits are in the aggregate for the two species.

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| 12 noon to sunset | Sept. 7 only | 15 | 15 |  |
| hour before sunrise to sunset | Sept. 8-Oct. 20 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 19 | 15 | 45 |  |
| South Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| 12 noon to sunset | Sept. 14 only | 15 | 15 |  |
| hour before sunrise to sunset | Sept. 15-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 19 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 29 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Dec. 6-Jan. 26 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 28-Oct. 20 & Nov. 9-Dec. 1 & Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 7-Oct. 13 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | 15 | 45 |  |
| (1) | Sept. 1-Nov. 14 & Dec. 26-Jan. 9 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Oct. 20 & Nov. 1-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Dec. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| 11 a.m. to sunset | Sept. 1 only | 15 | 15 |  |
| hour before sunrise to sunset | Sept. 2-Oct. 26 & Nov. 28-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 12 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 7-Sept. 28 & Oct. 5-Nov. 9 & Dec. 21-Jan. 21 | 15 | 45 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 7-Sept. 21 & Oct. 19-Nov. 30 & Dec. 14-Jan. 14 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| 12 noon to sunset | Sept. 2-Oct. 19 | 15 | 45 |  |
| hour before sunrise to sunset | Oct. 26-Nov. 29 & Dec. 21-Jan. 10 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 29 & Oct. 12-Nov. 10 & Dec. 27-Jan. 26 | 15 | 45 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 29 & Oct. 12-Nov. 10 & Dec. 27-Jan. 26 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 2-Oct. 5 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 & Dec. 16-Jan. 31 | 15 | 45 |  |
| (1) | Sept. 1-Nov. 3 & Dec. 7-Jan. 1 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 2-Nov. 29 & Dec. 21-Jan. 4 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Oct. 19-Dec. 17 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 2-Oct. 5 & Nov. 16-Nov. 30 & Dec. 22-Jan. 31 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| 12 noon to sunset | Sept. 1 only | 15 | 15 |  |
| hour before sunrise to sunset | Sept. 2-Sept. 28 & Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Dec. 8-Jan. 15 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| 12 noon to sunset | Sept. 2 only | 15 | 15 |  |
| hour before sunrise to sunset | Sept. 3-Oct. 20 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 20-Jan. 20 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| 12 noon to sunset | Sept. 1 only | 15 | 15 |  |
| hour before sunrise to sunset | Sept. 2-Oct. 12 & Nov. 4-Nov. 17 & Dec. 16-Jan. 18 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Sept. 7-Oct. 27 & Dec. 8-Jan. 15 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Oct. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Oct. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 1-Oct. 28 & Dec. 1-Jan. 1 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Oct. 31 & Dec. 1-Dec. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 15 | 45 |  |
| (2): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Nov. 10 & Dec. 20-Jan. 7 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Central Zone | Sept. 1-Oct. 27 & Dec. 13-Jan. 14 | 15 | 45 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 14-Oct. 27 & Dec. 13-Jan. 21 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Special White-winged Dove Area | Sept. 1-Sept. 2 & Sept. 6-Sept. 8 & Sept. 13 only | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (3) | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 15-Dec. 29 | 15 | 45 |  |
| (3) | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 9-Dec. 23 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Oct. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Oct. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 15-Dec. 14 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Zone 2 | Sept. 1-Oct. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 2-Oct. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Oct. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (4) | Nov. 2-Jan. 12 | 10 | 30 |  |

(b) *Band-tailed Pigeons.*

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Sept. 27-Oct. 10 | 2 | 6 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 21-Sept. 29 | 2 | 6 |  |
| South Zone | Dec. 21-Dec. 29 | 2 | 6 |  |
| (1) | Sept. 1-Sept. 14 | 2 | 6 |  |
| (1): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 14 | 2 | 6 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 14 | 2 | 6 |  |
|  | Sept. 15-Sept. 23 | 2 | 6 |  |
| (1) | Sept. 2-Sept. 14 | 2 | 6 |  |
|  | Sept. 15-Sept. 23 | 2 | 6 |  |

**50 CFR Part 20**

5. Section 20.104 is revised to read as follows:

§ 20.104

Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as follows:

Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, *Federal Register* (89 FR 68500).

**Note:**

Unless otherwise specified, the daily bag and possession limits for sora and Virginia rails are in the aggregate, and the daily bag and possession limits for clapper and king rails are in the aggregate.

CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.

| Area | Sora and Virginia rails | Clapper and King rails | Woodcock | Snipe |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Daily bag limit | 25 | 15 | 3 | 8 |
| Possession limit | 75 | 45 | 9 | 24 |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (1) | Sept. 2-Oct. 22 & Nov. 1-Nov. 30 | Sept. 2-Oct. 22 & Nov. 1-Nov. 30 | Oct. 24-Dec. 14 | Sept. 2-Oct. 11 & Oct. 18-Dec. 31. |
| (2) | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Nov. 25-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Jan. 27 | Sept. 24-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Jan. 27 |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Dec. 18-Jan. 31 | Nov. 1-Feb. 15. |
|  | Sept. 16-Sept. 23 & Oct. 15-Dec. 15 | Sept. 16-Sept. 23 & Oct. 15-Dec. 15 | Dec. 7-Jan. 20 | Nov. 15-Feb. 28. |
| (3) | Sept. 2-Nov. 7 | Closed | Oct. 3-Nov. 30 | Sept. 2-Dec. 16. |
| (1) | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | Oct. 26-Nov. 29 & Jan. 13-Jan. 29 | Sept. 28-Jan. 30. |
| (4) | Sept. 2-Nov. 7 | Closed | Oct. 3-Nov. 30 | Sept. 2-Dec. 16. |
|  | Closed | Closed | Oct. 1-Nov. 14 | Sept. 15-Nov. 14. |
| (2)(5): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | Oct. 19-Oct. 26 & Oct. 29-Nov. 30 | Sept. 7-Jan. 9. |
| South Zone | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | Nov. 9-Dec. 7 & Dec. 19-Dec. 31 | Sept. 7-Jan. 9. |
| (6) | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Oct. 1-Nov. 14 | Sept. 1-Nov. 9. |
|  | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | Dec. 11-Jan. 31 | Oct. 28-Feb. 28. |
| (7) | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | Closed | Oct. 19-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Dec. 24 | Oct. 19-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Dec. 24. |
| (8) | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Oct. 19-Dec. 2 | Sept. 1-Nov. 9. |
|  | Sept. 18-Sept. 22 & Oct. 16-Dec. 19 | Sept. 18-Sept. 22 & Oct. 16-Dec. 19 | Dec. 18-Jan. 31 | Nov. 14-Feb. 28. |
|  | Closed | Closed | Sept. 28-Nov. 11 | Sept. 28-Nov. 11. |
| (9) | Sept. 13-Nov. 3 & Nov. 14-Dec. 1 | Sept. 13-Nov. 3 & Nov. 14-Dec. 1 | Nov. 11-Nov. 30 & Dec. 27-Jan. 20 | Sept. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 19-Jan. 31. |
| (10) | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Oct. 12-Nov. 23 & Dec. 2-Dec. 3 | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (11) | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 29-Jan. 21 | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 29-Jan. 21 | Dec. 7-Dec. 8 & Dec. 14-Jan. 25 | Nov. 9-Feb. 23. |
|  | Sept. 14-Nov. 22 | Closed | Nov. 2-Dec. 16 | Nov. 1-Feb. 15. |
| (12) | Sept. 7-Nov. 15 | Closed | Oct. 19-Dec. 2 | Sept. 7-Dec. 22. |
| (13) | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Oct. 15-Nov. 28 | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
| (14) | Sept. 7-Nov. 15 | Closed | Oct. 5-Nov. 18 | Sept. 7-Nov. 30. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Oct. 26-Nov. 8 & Nov. 11-Dec. 11 | Sept. 18-Oct. 27 & Nov. 28-Feb. 2. |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 9-Jan. 1 | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 9-Jan. 1 | Dec. 18-Jan. 31 | Nov. 2-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Feb. 28. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Sept. 15-Oct. 29 | Sept. 1-Nov. 9. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 4 | Closed | Sept. 21-Nov. 4 | Sept. 1-Nov. 4. |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 22-Dec. 31 | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 22-Dec. 31 | Dec. 18-Jan. 31 | Nov. 14-Feb. 28. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Oct. 18-Dec. 1 | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
| (12) | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Oct. 12-Nov. 25 | Sept. 1-Nov. 20 & Dec. 7-Jan. 1. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Nov. 9-Dec. 1 & Jan. 10-Jan. 31 | Nov. 14-Feb. 28. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Sept. 21-Nov. 4 | Sept. 1-Nov. 9. |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Closed | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Oct. 12-Nov. 25 | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
|  | Closed | Closed | Closed | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
| (10) | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Oct. 5-Nov. 18 | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
| (15) | Sept. 14-Nov. 22 | Closed | Closed | Oct. 12-Jan. 26. |
|  | Closed | Closed | Sept. 21-Nov. 4 | Sept. 14-Dec. 1. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Oct. 26-Dec. 9 | Sept. 28-Jan. 12. |
| (16) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Sept. 1-Oct. 31. |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 2-Dec. 25 | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 2-Dec. 25 | Dec. 18-Jan. 31 | Nov. 2-Feb. 16. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Closed | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 23-Jan. 31. |
| South Zone | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 23-Jan. 31. |
|  | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 26-Feb. 9. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Closed | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 5-Jan. 17. |
| Zone 2 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 5-Jan. 17. |
| Zone 3 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 19-Jan. 31. |
| Zone 4 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 5-Jan. 17. |
|  | Closed | Closed | Closed | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Northeast Zone | Closed | Closed | Closed | Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 20. |
| Northwest Zone | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 12-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26. |
| South Zone (17) | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26. |
|  | Sept. 14-Nov. 22 | Closed | Closed | Oct. 17-Jan. 31. |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Nov. 2-Feb. 16. |
| Zone 2 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 12-Jan. 26. |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Northern Zone | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 5-Jan. 18. |
| Southern Zone | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 12-Jan. 25. |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| East Zone | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26. |
| West Zone | Closed | Closed | Closed | Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26. |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | Closed | Closed | Sept. 1-Dec. 16. |

**50 CFR Part 20**

6. Section 20.105 is revised to read as follows:

§ 20.105

Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as follows:

Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset, except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, *Federal Register* (89 FR 68500).

CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.

(a) *Gallinules.*

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 15 | 45 |  |
| (1) | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Long Island | Closed |  |  |  |
| Remainder of State | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 8 | 24 |  |
|  | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 2-Nov. 21 | 3 | 9 |  |
|  | Sept. 18-Sept. 22 & Oct. 16-Dec. 19 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 13-Nov. 3 & Nov. 14-Dec. 1 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Oct. 1-Oct. 14 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 29-Jan. 21 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 3 | 9 |  |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 9-Jan. 1 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 1 | 3 |  |
| (2): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 21-Nov. 19 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Central Zone | Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24 | 15 | 45 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 22-Dec. 31 | 15 | 45 |  |
| (3) | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 8 | 24 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Sept. 14-Nov. 22 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Zone 2 | Sept. 14-Nov. 22 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Nov. 9 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 2-Dec. 25 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Seasons are in the aggregate with coots and listed in paragraph (d). |  |  |  |

(b) *Early (September) Duck Seasons.*

**Note:**

Unless otherwise specified, the seasons listed below are for teal only.

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (1) | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (2) | Sept. 21-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (1) | Sept. 16-Sept. 30 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (1) | Sept. 12-Sept. 30 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (3) | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (1): |  |  |  |  |
| Area East of Interstate 95 | Sept. 16-Sept. 30 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Area West of Interstate 95 | Sept. 21-Sept. 30 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (3) | Sept. 15-Sept. 30 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (3) | Sept. 7-Sept. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (3) | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (3) | Sept. 1-Sept. 16 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (2) | Sept. 21-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 16 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (3)(4) | Sept. 1-Sept. 5 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (3) | Sept. 7-Sept. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (3) | Sept. 7-Sept. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (2) | Sept. 14-Sept. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 9 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (1) | Sept. 14-Sept. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (1): |  |  |  |  |
| Low Plains | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| High Plains | Sept. 21-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| (1)(5): |  |  |  |  |
| Low Plains | Sept. 1-Sept. 16 | 6 | 18 |  |
| High Plains | Sept. 1-Sept. 9 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  | Sept. 14-Sept. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  | Sept. 7-Sept. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| High Plains | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Rest of State | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |

(c) *Special Early Canada and Cackling Geese Seasons.*

**Note:**

Unless otherwise specified, the daily bag and possession limits for Canada and cackling geese are in the aggregate.

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (1): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 2-Sept. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 14-Sept. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 7-Sept. 29 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  | Sept. 7-Sept. 29 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 2-Sept. 25 | 8 | 24 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 2-Sept. 25 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Sept. 2-Sept. 25 | 10 | 30 |  |
| (1)(2): |  |  |  |  |
| Eastern Unit | Sept. 2-Sept. 14 | 8 | 24 |  |
| Western Unit | Sept. 2-Sept. 25 | 8 | 24 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Central Zone | Sept. 2-Sept. 21 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Sept. 2-Sept. 21 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Western Zone | Sept. 2-Sept. 21 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 5 | 15 |  |
| (1)(2)(3) | Sept. 2-Sept. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
| (4): |  |  |  |  |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 8 | 24 |  |
| Northeastern Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 15 | 45 |  |
| East Central Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Hudson Valley Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 15 | 45 |  |
| West Central Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 15 | 45 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Western Long Island Zone | Closed |  |  |  |
| Central Long Island Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Eastern Long Island Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 15 | 45 |  |
| (5)(6) | Sept. 2-Sept. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
| (7)(8)(9): | Sept. 2-Sept. 25 | 8 | 24 |  |
| (1) | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 8 | 24 |  |
| Interior Vermont Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 8 | 24 |  |
| Connecticut River Zone (10) | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 5 | 15 |  |
| (11) | Sept. 1-Sept. 25 | 10 | 30 |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Missouri River Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 7 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Western ND Canada, and Cackling Goose Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Remainder of State | Sept. 1-Sept. 20 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  | Sept. 7-Sept. 16 | 8 | 24 |  |
| (12) | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 | 15 | 45 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| East Goose Zone (12) | Sept. 14-Sept. 29 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
|  | Sept. 1-Sept. 9 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 4 | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Northwest Permit Zone | Sept. 7-Sept. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Southwest Zone | Sept. 7-Sept. 11 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Eastern Zone | Sept. 7-Sept. 11 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Mid-Columbia Zone | Sept. 7-Sept. 11 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Area 1 | Sept. 7-Sept. 12 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Area 2 Inland | Sept. 7-Sept. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Area 2 Coast (13) | Sept. 7-Sept. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Area 3 | Sept. 7-Sept. 12 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Area 4 | Sept. 7-Sept. 8 | 5 | 10 |  |
| Area 5 | Sept. 7-Sept. 8 | 5 | 10 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Teton County Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 8 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Balance of State Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 8 | 5 | 15 |  |

(d) *Waterfowl, Coots, and Pacific-Flyway Seasons for Gallinules.*

**Definitions**

*Atlantic Flyway:* Includes Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

*Mississippi Flyway:* Includes Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.

*Central Flyway:* Includes Colorado (east of the Continental Divide), Kansas, Montana (Blaine, Carbon, Fergus, Judith Basin, Stillwater, Sweetgrass, Wheatland, and all counties east thereof), Nebraska, New Mexico (east of the Continental Divide except that the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation is in the Pacific Flyway), North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming (east of the Continental Divide).

*Pacific Flyway:* Includes the States of Arizona, California, Colorado (west of the Continental Divide), Idaho, Montana (including and to the west of Hill, Chouteau, Cascade, Meagher, and Park Counties), Nevada, New Mexico (the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation and west of the Continental Divide), Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming (west of the Continental Divide including the Great Divide Basin).

*Light Geese:* Includes lesser snow (including blue) geese, greater snow geese, and Ross's geese.

*Dark Geese:* Includes Canada geese, cackling geese, white-fronted geese, brant (except in California, Oregon, Washington, and the Atlantic Flyway), and all other goose species except light geese.

**Note:**

Unless otherwise specified, the daily bag and possession limits for Canada and cackling geese are in the aggregate.

**Atlantic Flyway**

**Flyway-Wide Restrictions**

*Duck Limits:* The daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no more than 4 mallards (2 female mallards), 1 scaup (except as footnoted below), 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, 1 mottled duck, 1 fulvous whistling-duck, 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 4 sea ducks (including no more than 3 scoters, 3 long-tailed ducks, and 3 eiders [and no more than 1 may be a hen eider]). The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

**Note:**

Notwithstanding the provisions of this part, the shooting of crippled waterfowl from a motorboat under power will be permitted in *Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina,* and *Virginia* in those areas described, delineated, and designated in their respective hunting regulations as special sea duck hunting areas.

*Harlequin Ducks:* All areas of the Flyway are closed to harlequin duck hunting.

*Merganser Limits:* The daily bag limit is 5 mergansers. In States that include mergansers in the duck bag limit, the daily limit is the same as the duck bag limit. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (1): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Jan. 9 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 11-Jan. 18 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2): |  |  |  |  |
| Atlantic Flyway Resident Population (AFRP) Unit | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 23-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| North Atlantic Population (NAP) High Unit | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Jan. 9 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Late Season | Jan. 15-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Atlantic Population (AP) Unit | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Special Season | Dec. 16-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Oct. 1-Jan. 11 & Feb. 20-Mar. 10 | 25 |  |  |
| Brant |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Dec. 6-Jan. 9 | 1 | 3 |  |
| South Zone | Dec. 16-Jan. 18 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks | Oct. 26-Nov. 3 & Nov. 25-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2) | Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Jan. 15 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese (3) | Oct. 18-Feb. 1 | 25 |  |  |
| Brant | Dec. 21-Jan. 5 & Jan. 18-Jan. 31 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (4) | Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese | Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 1-Jan. 30 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for Ducks | 15 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks | Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2) | Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese | 5 | 15 |  |
| Brant | Closed |  |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (5): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 23-Nov. 30 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Oct. 30-Dec. 25 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Nov. 7-Jan. 7 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 1-Dec. 9 | 2 | 6 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Oct. 30-Dec. 25 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Oct. 26-Jan. 7 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Light Geese | Oct. 1-Jan. 31 | 25 |  |  |
| Brant: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 23-Oct. 26 | 1 | 3 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Oct. 30-Nov. 20 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Dec. 12-Jan. 7 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (6)(7): |  |  |  |  |
| Eastern Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 16-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Western Zone | Oct. 5-Oct. 19 & Nov. 23-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2): |  |  |  |  |
| Resident Population (RP) Zone | Nov. 23-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Mar. 10 | 5 | 15 |  |
| AP Zone | Dec. 20-Jan. 4 & Jan. 15-Feb. 1 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese | Oct. 1-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Jan. 31 & Feb. 8 only | 25 | 75 |  |
| Brant | Dec. 28-Jan. 31 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (8)(9): |  |  |  |  |
| Western Zone | Oct. 14-Nov. 30 & Dec. 16-Jan. 4 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Central Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 30 & Dec. 17-Jan. 4 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 28-Jan. 28 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| NAP Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Central Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 30 & Dec. 17-Jan. 4 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Late Season | Jan. 16-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 28-Jan. 28 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Late Season (10) | Jan. 29-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Western Zone | Oct. 14-Nov. 16 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Late Season | Dec. 18-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Western Zone | Oct. 14-Nov. 30 & Dec. 16-Jan. 4 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Central Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 30 & Dec. 17-Jan. 4 & Jan. 16-Feb. 15 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Coastal Zone (10) | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 28-Jan. 28 & Jan. 27-Feb. 15 | 15 | 45 |  |
| Brant: |  |  |  |  |
| Western and Central Zones | Closed |  |  |  |
| Coastal Zone | Dec. 9-Jan. 11 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks: |  |  |  |  |
| Northern Zone | Oct. 2-Nov. 30 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Inland Zone | Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Oct. 3-Oct. 9 & Nov. 27-Jan. 18 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: | Same as for Ducks | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese: | Same as for Ducks | 25 |  |  |
| Brant: |  |  |  |  |
| Northern Zone | Oct. 2-Oct. 31 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Inland Zone | Oct. 9-Nov. 7 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Oct. 3-Oct. 9 & Nov. 27-Dec. 19 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (11): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 16-Jan. 16 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 19-Oct. 26 & Nov. 23-Jan. 23 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Nov. 9-Nov. 13 & Nov. 28-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Nov. 28-Nov. 30 & Dec. 26-Jan. 25 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Special Season | Jan. 27-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 28-Nov. 30 & Dec. 26-Jan. 25 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Special Season | Jan. 27-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Nov. 9-Nov. 13 & Nov. 28-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North, South, and Coastal Zones | Oct. 17-Feb. 15 | 25 | 75 |  |
| Brant: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Nov. 16-Nov. 30 & Dec. 14-Jan. 2 | 1 | 3 |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 23-Nov. 30 & Dec. 14-Jan. 9 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Coastal Zone | Nov. 28-Dec. 7 & Dec. 14-Jan. 7 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (12): |  |  |  |  |
| Long Island Zone | Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Nov. 23-Dec. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Northeastern Zone | Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & |  |  |  |
|  | Dec. 14-Dec. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Southeastern Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Nov. 9-Dec. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Western Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Dec. 7-Jan. 12 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2): |  |  |  |  |
| Western Long Island (RP) | Oct. 5-Oct. 20 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Feb. 22 | 8 | 24 |  |
| Central Long Island (NAP-L) | Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Feb. 5 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Eastern Long Island (NAP-H) | Dec. 3-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Lake Champlain (AP) Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Late Season | Dec. 1-Jan. 19 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Northeast (AP) Zone | Oct. 26-Nov. 15 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 | 3 | 9 |  |
| East Central (AP) Zone | Oct. 26-Nov. 15 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Hudson Valley (AP) Zone | Oct. 27-Nov. 9 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5 | 3 | 9 |  |
| West Central (AP) Zone | Nov. 9-Nov. 24 & Jan. 11-Jan. 24 | 3 | 9 |  |
| South (AFRP) Zone | Oct. 26-Nov. 15 & Nov. 23-Jan. 19 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese (13): |  |  |  |  |
| Long Island Zone | Nov. 25-Mar. 10 | 25 |  |  |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Oct. 1-Dec. 31 | 25 |  |  |
| Northeastern Zone | Oct. 1-Jan. 15 | 25 |  |  |
| Southeastern Zone | Oct. 1-Jan. 15 | 25 |  |  |
| Western Zone | Oct. 1-Jan. 15 | 25 |  |  |
| Brant: |  |  |  |  |
| Long Island Zone | Dec. 28-Jan. 26 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Northeastern Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Southeastern Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Western Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (14)(15): |  |  |  |  |
| Coastal Zone | Oct. 25-Oct. 26 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 & Dec. 18-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Inland Zone | Oct. 17-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 & Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers (16) | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2): |  |  |  |  |
| RP Zone | Oct. 17-Oct. 26 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 & Dec. 18-Feb. 8 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Northeast Zone | Dec. 28-Jan. 31 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Light Geese | Oct. 8-Feb. 8 | 25 |  |  |
| Brant | Dec. 28-Jan. 31 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (17): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 26 & Nov. 19-Jan. 11 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 19-Jan. 18 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Northwest Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 29 & Dec. 23-Jan. 11 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Lake Erie Zone | Nov. 4-Jan. 11 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2)(18): |  |  |  |  |
| AP Zone | Nov. 23-Nov. 29 & Dec. 23-Jan. 18 | 3 | 9 |  |
| RP Zone | Oct. 26-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Jan. 18 & Jan. 31-Feb. 22 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| AP Zone | Oct. 1-Jan. 25 | 25 |  |  |
| RP Zone | Oct. 22-Feb. 22 | 25 |  |  |
| Brant | Oct. 12-Nov. 15 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (19) | Oct. 11-Oct. 14 & Nov. 27-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese | Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Special Season | Feb. 1-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Oct. 12-Jan. 26 | 25 |  |  |
| Brant | Dec. 28-Jan. 26 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (20)(21)(22) | Nov. 16 & Nov. 23-Nov. 30 & Dec. 12-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers (20) | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2)(23) | Nov. 23-Nov. 30 & Dec. 12-Jan. 31 & Feb. 15-Mar. 1 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese | 25 |  |  |
| Brant | Jan. 2-Jan. 31 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (24): |  |  |  |  |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Nov. 23-Dec. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Interior Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Dec. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Connecticut River Zone | Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2): |  |  |  |  |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Late Season | Dec. 1-Jan. 19 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Interior Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Late Season | Dec. 1-Jan. 19 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Connecticut River Zone | Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Late season | Dec. 23-Jan. 11 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Oct. 1-Dec. 31 & Feb. 26-Mar. 10 | 25 |  |  |
| Interior Zone | Oct. 1-Dec. 31 & Feb. 26-Mar. 10 | 25 |  |  |
| Connecticut River Zone | Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22 | 25 |  |  |
| Brant: |  |  |  |  |
| Lake Champlain Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Interior Zone | Oct. 12-Nov. 10 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Connecticut River Zone | Oct. 9-Nov. 7 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (25)(26) | Oct. 11-Oct. 14 & Nov. 20-Dec. 1 & Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2): |  |  |  |  |
| AP Zone | Dec. 19-Jan. 1 & Jan. 16-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| RP Zone | Dec. 20-Jan. 1 & Dec. 19-Feb. 23 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Oct. 17-Jan. 31 | 25 | 75 |  |
| Brant | Dec. 23-Dec. 31 & Jan. 11-Jan. 31 | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (27)(28) | Oct. 1-Oct. 14 & Nov. 11-Nov. 16 & Dec. 23-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese (2) | Oct. 1-Oct. 20 & Nov. 11-Nov. 16 & Dec. 9-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted Geese | 5 | 15 |  |
| Brant | Jan. 2-Jan. 31 | 1 | 3 |  |

**Mississippi Flyway**

**Flyway-Wide Restrictions**

*Duck Limits:* The daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 of which may be females), 1 mottled duck, 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 1 scaup (except as footnoted below), and 3 wood ducks. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

*Merganser Limits:* The daily bag limit is 5 mergansers and may include no more than 2 hooded mergansers. In States that include mergansers in the duck bag limit, the daily limit is the same as the duck bag limit, of which only 2 may be hooded mergansers. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks | Nov. 29-Dec. 1 & Dec. 6-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese | Sept. 7-Oct. 6 & Oct. 19-Nov. 2 & Nov. 29-Dec. 1 & Dec. 6-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for Dark Geese | 5 | 15 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks | Nov. 23-Dec. 2 & Dec. 10-Dec. 23 & Dec. 27-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 10 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese | Sept. 1-Oct. 15 & Nov. 23-Dec. 2 & Dec. 10-Dec. 23 & Dec. 27-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| White-fronted Geese | Oct. 26-Nov. 3 & Nov. 23-Dec. 2 & Dec. 10-Dec. 23 & Dec. 27-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Brant | Closed |  |  |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for White-fronted Geese | 20 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (1): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 19-Dec. 17 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Central Zone | Oct. 26-Dec. 24 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Central Zone | Nov. 16-Jan. 14 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 30-Jan. 28 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Jan. 16 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Central Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Oct. 26-Nov. 3 & Nov. 12-Jan. 31 | 3 | 9 |  |
| South Central Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 16-Jan. 31 | 3 | 9 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 30-Jan. 31 | 3 | 9 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 21-Jan. 16 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Central Zone | Nov. 5-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| South Central Zone | Nov. 16-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 30-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 19-Jan. 16 | 20 |  |  |
| Central Zone | Oct. 26-Jan. 31 | 20 |  |  |
| South Central Zone | Nov. 16-Jan. 31 | 20 |  |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 30-Jan. 31 | 20 |  |  |
| Brant | Same as for Light Geese | 1 | 3 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (2): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 19-Dec. 8 & Dec. 28-Jan. 5 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Central Zone | Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Jan. 12 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 9-Nov. 10 & Nov. 30-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese (3): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Feb. 9 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Central Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Feb. 9 | 5 | 15 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 9-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Feb. 9 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Central Zone | Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Feb. 9 | 2 | 6 |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 9-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Feb. 15 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 |  |  |
| Central Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 |  |  |
| South Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (4): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 28-Oct. 4 & Oct. 12-Dec. 3 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Central Zone | Oct. 5-Oct. 11 & Oct. 19-Dec. 10 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 18 & Oct. 26-Dec. 17 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone (5) | Sept. 14-Sept. 22 & Sept. 21-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 11 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Central Zone (5) | Sept. 14-Sept. 22 & Sept. 28-Oct. 13 & Oct. 19-Dec. 10 & Dec. 21-Jan. 18 | 5 | 15 |  |
| South Zone (5) | Oct. 5-Oct. 20 & Oct. 26-Dec. 17 & Dec. 28-Jan. 25 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 21-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 11 | 20 |  |  |
| Central Zone | Sept. 28-Oct. 13 & Oct. 19-Dec. 10 & Dec. 21-Jan. 18 | 20 |  |  |
| South Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (6): |  |  |  |  |
| West Zone | Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| East Zone | Same as West Zone | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Eastern Zone | Sept. 16-Sept. 30 & Nov. 28-Feb. 15 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Western Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 28-Feb. 15 | 3 | 9 |  |
| White-fronted Geese | Nov. 28-Feb. 15 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Brant | Nov. 28-Feb. 15 | 1 | 3 |  |
| Light Geese | Nov. 28-Feb. 15 | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (7): |  |  |  |  |
| East Zone | Nov. 16-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| West Zone | Nov. 9-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5 & Jan. 18-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| East Zone | Nov. 2-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26 | 1 | 3 |  |
| West Zone | Nov. 2-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5 & Jan. 18-Feb. 7 | 1 | 3 |  |
| White-fronted Geese | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 3 | 9 |  |
| Brant | Closed |  |  |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 20 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (8): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 28-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Dec. 1 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Middle Zone | Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Dec. 15 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 12-Dec. 8 & Dec. 28-Dec. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese (9): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Dec. 16 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Middle Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Oct. 5-Dec. 20 | 5 | 15 |  |
| South Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Muskegon Wastewater Game Management Unit (GMU) | Oct. 15-Dec. 21 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Allegan County GMU | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 19-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Remainder of South Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Oct. 12-Dec. 8 & Dec. 28-Jan. 5 & Feb. 1-Feb. 10 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| Middle Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| South Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Muskegon Wastewater GMU | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| Allegan County GMU | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| Remainder of South Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (10): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 21-Nov. 19 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Central Zone | Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots (11) | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Sept. 21-Dec. 21 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Central Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Dec. 26 | 5 | 15 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Dec. 26 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| Central Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| South Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (6) | Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese | Sept. 1-Sept 30 & Nov. 11-Nov. 24 & Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| White-fronted Geese | Nov. 11-Nov. 24 & Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Brant | Same as for White-fronted Geese | 1 | 3 |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for White-fronted Geese | 20 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (12): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Nov. 2-Dec. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Middle Zone | Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 16-Jan. 5 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (13): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 5-Oct. 13 & Nov. 11-Feb. 6 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Middle Zone | Same as North Zone | 3 | 9 |  |
| South Zone | Same as North Zone | 3 | 9 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Nov. 11-Feb. 6 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Middle Zone | Same as North Zone | 2 | 6 |  |
| South Zone | Same as North Zone | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Nov. 11-Feb. 6 | 20 |  |  |
| Middle Zone | Same as North Zone | 20 |  |  |
| South Zone | Same as North Zone | 20 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (14): |  |  |  |  |
| Lake Erie Marsh Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 9-Dec. 22 | 6 | 18 |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 16-Jan. 5 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese (15): |  |  |  |  |
| Lake Erie Goose Zone | Sept. 7-Sept. 15 & Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 16-Feb. 3 | 5 | 15 |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 7-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 9-Feb. 3 | 5 | 15 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 7-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 16-Feb. 10 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Lake Erie Goose Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| North Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| South Zone | Same as for Dark Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (6): |  |  |  |  |
| Reelfoot Zone | Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Rest of State | Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Reelfoot Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 22 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  | Oct. 12-Oct. 22 & Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Feb. 9 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Rest of State | Sept. 1-Sept. 22 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  | Oct. 12-Oct. 22 & Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Feb. 9 | 3 | 9 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Reelfoot Zone | Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Feb. 9 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Rest of State | Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Feb. 9 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Brant | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 1 | 3 |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 20 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (16): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 21-Nov. 19 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Open Water Zone | Oct. 12-Dec. 10 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mergansers | Same as for Ducks | 5 | 15 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone (17) | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  | Sept. 16-Dec. 16 | 3 | 9 |  |
| South Zone (17) | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  | Sept. 16-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Jan. 9 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Mississippi River Zone (17) | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  | Sept. 16-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Jan. 9 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Dec. 16 | 20 |  |  |
| South Zone | Sept. 1-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Jan. 9 | 20 |  |  |
| Mississippi River Zone | Sept. 1-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Jan. 9 | 20 |  |  |

**Central Flyway**

**Flyway-Wide Restrictions**

*Duck and Merganser Limits:* The daily bag limit is 6 ducks (including mergansers), which may include no more than 5 mallards (2 female mallards), 1 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 1 scaup, 3 wood ducks, and 6 mergansers. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers: |  |  |  |  |
| Southeast Zone | Oct. 28-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Northeast Zone | Oct. 19-Dec. 1 & Dec. 11-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Mountain/Foothills Zone | Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Dec. 25-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| South Park Unit | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 5 | 15 |  |
| San Luis Valley Unit | Oct. 5-Oct. 23 & Nov. 23-Feb. 16 | 5 | 15 |  |
| North Park Unit | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Rest of State in Central Flyway | Nov. 4-Feb. 16 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Statewide | Nov. 2-Feb. 16 | 50 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers: |  |  |  |  |
| High Plains | Oct. 12-Jan. 5 & Jan. 17-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Low Plains: |  |  |  |  |
| Early Zone | Oct. 12-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Late Zone | Oct. 26-Dec. 29 & Jan. 18-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Southeast Zone | Nov. 9-Jan. 5 & Jan. 11-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese (1) | Oct. 26-Oct. 27 & Nov. 6-Feb. 16 | 6 | 18 |  |
| White-fronted Geese | Oct. 26-Dec. 29 & Jan. 25-Feb. 16 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese | Oct. 26-Oct. 27 & Nov. 6-Feb. 16 | 50 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (2): |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Sept. 28-Jan. 2 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Zone 2 | Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Oct. 26-Jan. 21 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Sept. 28-Jan. 10 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Zone 2 | Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Oct. 26-Jan. 29 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| Zone 2 | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (3): |  |  |  |  |
| High Plains Unit | Jan. 8-Jan. 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Zone 1 | Oct. 12-Dec. 24 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Zone 2 | Oct. 5-Dec. 17 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Zone 3 | Oct. 26-Jan. 7 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Zone 4 | Oct. 26-Jan. 7 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Niobrara Unit | Oct. 28-Feb. 9 | 5 | 15 |  |
| North Central Unit | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Platte River Unit | Oct. 28-Feb. 9 | 5 | 15 |  |
| White-fronted Geese | Oct. 12-Dec. 22 & Jan. 25-Feb. 9 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese | Oct. 12-Jan. 8 & Jan. 25-Feb. 9 | 50 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (4): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 12-Jan. 15 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 28-Jan. 31 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Middle Rio Grande Unit | Dec. 19-Jan. 31 | 2 | 2 |  |
| Rest of State | Oct. 17-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Oct. 17-Jan. 31 | 50 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (2): |  |  |  |  |
| High Plains | Sept. 21-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Dec 29 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Low Plains | Sept. 21-Dec. 1 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant (5): |  |  |  |  |
| Missouri River Zone | Sept. 21-Dec. 27 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Western ND Zone | Sept. 21-Dec. 21 | 8 | 24 |  |
| Rest of State | Sept. 21-Dec. 16 | 8 | 24 |  |
| White-fronted Geese | Sept. 21-Dec. 1 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Light Geese | Sept. 21-Dec. 27 | 50 | - |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers: |  |  |  |  |
| High Plains | Oct. 5-Jan. 1 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Low Plains: |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Nov. 9-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Zone 2 | Nov. 9-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant (1) | Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Feb. 9 | 8 | 24 |  |
| White-fronted Geese | Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Feb. 2 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese | Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Feb. 9 | 50 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (2)(3): |  |  |  |  |
| High Plains | Oct. 12-Jan. 16 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Low Plains: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 21-Dec. 3 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Middle Zone | Sept. 21-Dec. 3 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 26-Jan. 7 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Unit 1 | Oct. 1-Dec. 16 | 8 | 24 |  |
| Unit 2 | Nov. 4-Feb. 16 | 4 | 12 |  |
| Unit 3 | Oct. 19-Dec. 22 & Jan. 11-Jan. 19 | 4 | 12 |  |
| White-fronted Geese | Sept. 28-Dec. 10 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Light Geese | Sept. 28-Jan. 10 | 50 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (6): |  |  |  |  |
| High Plains | Oct. 26-Oct. 27 & Nov. 1-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Low Plains: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Nov. 9-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| South Zone | Nov. 2-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant (7): |  |  |  |  |
| Southeast Goose Zone | Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Northeast Goose Zone | Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 5 | 15 |  |
| West Goose Zone | Nov. 2-Feb. 2 | 5 | 15 |  |
| White-fronted Geese (7): |  |  |  |  |
| Southeast Goose Zone | Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Northeast Goose Zone | Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
| West Goose Zone | Nov. 2-Feb. 2 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Southeast Goose Zone | Nov. 2-Feb. 14 | 10 |  |  |
| Northeast Goose Zone | Nov. 2-Feb. 14 | 10 |  |  |
| West Goose Zone | Nov. 2-Feb. 2 | 10 |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks and Mergansers (2): |  |  |  |  |
| Zone C1 | Sept. 28-Oct. 13 & Nov. 2-Jan. 21 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Zone C2 | Sept. 21-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 7 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Zone C3 | Same as Zone C2 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Zone G1A (8) | Sept. 28-Oct. 9 | 2 | 6 |  |
|  | Nov. 16-Feb. 16 | 4 | 12 |  |
| Zone G1 | Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Dec. 6-Feb. 16 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Zone G2 | Sept. 21-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Zone G3 | Same as Zone G2 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Zone G4 | Same as Zone G1 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Sept. 28-Dec. 29 & Feb. 5-Feb. 16 | 20 | 60 |  |

**Pacific Flyway**

**Flyway-Wide Restrictions**

*Duck and Merganser Limits:* The daily bag limit of 7 ducks (including mergansers) may include no more than 2 female mallards, 1 pintail, 2 redheads, 2 scaup, and 2 canvasbacks. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

*Coot and Gallinule Limits:* Daily bag and possession limits are in the aggregate for the two groups.

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (1): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 7-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 23-Jan. 31 | 7 | 21 |  |
| South Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 7-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 23-Jan. 31 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots and Gallinules | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 75 |  |
| Dark Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 23-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 23-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks: |  |  |  |  |
| Northeastern Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Dec. 19-Jan. 15 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 5-Jan. 15 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Colorado River Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 7-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 23-Jan. 31 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Southern Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 7-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 26-Jan. 31 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 7-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 26-Jan. 31 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Balance of State Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 7-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 26-Jan. 31 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots and Gallinule | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 75 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese (2)(3): |  |  |  |  |
| Northeastern Zone (4) | Oct. 5-Jan. 12 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Klamath Basin Special Management Area | Oct. 5-Jan. 12 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Colorado River Zone | Oct. 23-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Southern Zone | Oct. 26-Jan. 31 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Balance of State Zone | Sept. 28-Sept. 30 & Oct. 26-Jan. 31 & Feb. 8-Feb. 9 | 10 | 30 |  |
| North Coast Special Management Area | Oct. 5-Dec. 21 & Feb. 12-Mar. 10 | 10 | 30 |  |
| White-fronted Geese (2): |  |  |  |  |
| Northeastern Zone | Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Jan. 3-Jan. 15 & Feb. 5-Mar.10 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Klamath Basin Special Management Area | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Colorado River Zone | Oct. 23-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Southern Zone | Oct. 26-Jan. 31 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Balance of State Zone | Oct. 26-Jan. 31 & Feb. 8-Feb. 12 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Sacramento Valley Special Management Area | Oct. 26-Dec. 21 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Northeastern Zone | Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Jan. 3-Jan. 15 & Feb. 5-Mar. 10 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Klamath Basin Special Management Area | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Colorado River Zone | Oct. 23-Jan. 31 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Southern Zone | Oct. 26-Jan. 31 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Imperial County Special Management Area | Nov. 4-Jan. 31 & Feb. 3-Feb. 9 & Feb. 12-Feb. 20 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Balance of State Zone | Oct. 26-Jan. 31 & Feb. 8-Feb. 12 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Brant: |  |  |  |  |
| Northern Zone | Nov. 18-Dec. 14 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Balance of State Zone | Nov. 19-Dec. 15 | 2 | 6 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks: |  |  |  |  |
| East Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 5-Dec. 29 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 7 | 21 |  |
| West Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 5-Oct. 22 & Nov. 6-Jan. 12 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 5-Oct. 22 & Nov. 6-Jan. 31 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 75 |  |
| Dark Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| East Zone | Oct. 5-Jan. 8 | 5 | 15 |  |
| West Zone | Oct. 5-Oct. 13 & Nov. 6-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Same as for Dark Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks: |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 5-Dec. 29 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Zone 2: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 24-Jan. 17 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Zone 3: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 7-Jan. 31 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 19-Jan. 31 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Zone 4: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 5-Dec. 29 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 75 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (5): |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Zone 2 | Oct. 19-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Zone 3 | Oct. 19-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Zone 4 | Oct. 5-Jan. 2 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Zone 5 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Zone 6 | Oct. 5-Oct. 20 | 5 | 15 |  |
|  | Nov. 4-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Zone 2 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Zone 3 | Oct. 19-Jan. 31 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Zone 4 | Nov. 4-Feb. 16 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Zone 5 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Zone 6 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Zone 2 | Oct. 5-Dec. 10 & Feb. 1-Mar. 10 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Zone 3 | Nov. 26-Mar. 10 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Zone 4 | Oct. 19-Jan. 31 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Zone 5 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Zone 6 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Zone 7 | Oct. 5-Jan. 17 | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Sept. 28-Dec. 22 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Sept. 28-Jan. 10 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 25 |  |
| Dark Geese (6) | Sept. 28-Jan. 10 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese (6) | Same as for Dark Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks: |  |  |  |  |
| Northeast Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 1 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 20 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Northwest Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 31-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 12-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26 | 7 | 21 |  |
| South Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Moapa Valley Special Management Area (7): |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 26-Jan. 26 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots and Gallinule | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 75 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (5): |  |  |  |  |
| Northeast Zone | Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 20 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Northwest Zone | Oct. 12-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26 | 5 | 15 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Moapa Valley Special Management Area (7): | Oct. 26-Jan. 26 | 5 | 15 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Northeast Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| Northwest Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| South Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| Moapa Valley Special Management Area (7): | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Northeast Zone (8) | Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 4 & Feb. 22-Mar. 9 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Northwest Zone (9) | Nov. 2-Jan. 9 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26 & Feb. 20-Mar. 9 | 20 | 60 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Moapa Valley Special Management Area (7): | Oct. 26-Jan. 26 | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 19-Jan. 12 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 19-Jan. 31 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots and Gallinules | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 75 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (5): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 21-Oct. 6 & Nov. 2-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| South Zone | Oct. 17-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| South Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 20 | 60 |  |
| South Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (10): |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1: |  |  |  |  |
| Columbia Basin Unit and Rest of Zone 1: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Oct. 31-Jan. 26 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Zone 2: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 8 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 26 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 75 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Northwest Permit Zone (11)(12) | Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Jan. 16 & Feb. 8-Mar. 10 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Southwest Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 5-Jan. 26 | 4 | 12 |  |
| South Coast Zone | Oct. 5-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 11 & Feb. 22-Mar. 10 | 6 | 18 |  |
| Eastern Zone | Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 10-Jan. 26 | 4 | 12 |  |
| Mid-Columbia Zone | Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 5-Jan. 26 | 4 | 12 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Northwest Permit Zone (11) | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| Southwest Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| South Coast Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| Eastern Zone (13) | Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Jan. 16-Mar. 10 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Mid-Columbia Zone | Oct. 12-Jan. 1 & Feb. 1-Feb. 23 | 10 | 30 |  |
| Light Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Northwest Permit Zone (11) | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| Southwest Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| South Coast Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| Eastern Zone | Same as for White-fronted Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| Mid-Columbia Zone | Same as for White-fronted Geese | 20 | 60 |  |
| Brant | Nov. 30-Dec. 15 | 2 | 6 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks: |  |  |  |  |
| Northern Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Oct. 5-Dec. 29 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 5-Jan. 18 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Southern Zone: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 1-Jan. 25 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 12-Jan. 25 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 75 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant (5): |  |  |  |  |
| East Box Elder County Zone | Oct. 5-Jan. 18 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Wasatch Front Zone | Oct. 5-Oct. 13 & Nov. 11-Feb. 15 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Northern Zone | Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Oct. 26-Jan. 31 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Southern Zone | Oct. 12-Jan. 25 | 5 | 15 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| East Box Elder County Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| Wasatch Front Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| Northern Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| Southern Zone | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant | 10 | 30 |  |
| Light Geese |  |  |  |  |
| Southern Zone | Oct. 25-Dec. 15 & Jan. 15-Mar. 10 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Rest of State | Oct. 15-Dec. 22 & Feb. 1-Mar. 10 | 20 | 60 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks (14): |  |  |  |  |
| East and West Zones (15): |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Oct. 12-Oct 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Other Ducks | 25 | 75 |  |
| Canada and Cackling Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Area 1 (16) | Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26 | 4 | 12 |  |
| Area 2 Inland (17)(18) | Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 20-Jan. 12 & Feb. 8-Mar. 5 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Area 2 Coast (17)(18) | Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 18-Jan. 19 & Feb. 8-Feb. 19 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Area 3 (16) | Oct. 12-Oct. 24 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 4 | 12 |  |
| Area 4 (16) | Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Oct. 30 only & Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 4 | 12 |  |
| Area 5 (16) | Oct. 12-Oct. 28 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 4 | 12 |  |
| White-fronted Geese: |  |  |  |  |
| Area 1 (16) | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| Area 2 Inland (17) | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| Area 2 Coast (17) | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| Area 3 (16) | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| Area 4 (16) | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| Area 5 (16) | Same as for Canada and Cackling Geese | 10 | 30 |  |
| Light Geese (19): |  |  |  |  |
| Area 1 (16) | Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26 & Feb. 8-Feb. 18 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Area 2 Inland (17) | Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 20-Jan. 12 & Feb. 8-Mar. 5 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Area 2 Coast (17) | Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 18-Jan. 19 & Feb. 8-Feb. 19 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Area 3 (16) | Oct. 12-Oct. 24 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Area 4 (16) | Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Nov. 9-Jan. 26 & Feb. 15-Mar. 2 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Area 5 (16) | Oct. 12-Oct. 28 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26 | 20 | 60 |  |
| Brant (20): |  |  |  |  |
| Coastal Zone | Jan. 4-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Puget Sound Zone | Jan. 11-Jan. 26 | 2 | 6 |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Ducks: |  |  |  |  |
| Snake River and Balance of State Zones: |  |  |  |  |
| Scaup | Sept. 21-Dec. 15 | 2 | 6 |  |
| Other Ducks | Sept. 21-Jan. 3 | 7 | 21 |  |
| Coots | Same as for Other Ducks | 15 | 45 |  |
| Dark Geese | Sept. 21-Dec. 26 | 5 | 15 |  |
| Light Geese | Sept. 21-Dec. 26 | 10 | 30 |  |

(e) *Youth and Veteran—Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days.*

The following seasons are open only to youth and veteran—active military personnel, except where noted. Youth must be accompanied into the field by an adult 18 years of age or older. This adult cannot duck hunt but may participate in other open seasons.

*Limits:* Bag limits may include ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, coots, and gallinules. The bag and possession limits are the same as those allowed in the regular season except in States that are allowed a daily bag limit of 1 or 2 scaup during different portions of the season, in which case the daily bag limit is 2 scaup per day and the possession limit is 4 scaup. Flyway species and area restrictions remain in effect.

**Definitions**

*Youth:* States may use their established definition of age for youth hunters. However, youth hunters may not be older than 17 years of age. Youth hunters 16 years of age and older must possess a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (also known as Federal Duck Stamp). Swans may be taken only by participants possessing applicable swan permits.

*Veteran—Active Military Personnel:* Veterans (as defined in section 101 of title 38, U.S. Code) and members of the Armed Forces on active duty, including members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training), may participate. All hunters must possess a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (also known as Federal Duck Stamp). Swans may be taken only by participants possessing applicable swan permits.

| Area | Species | Season dates |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |
| (1) | Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, and brant | Oct. 5 & Nov. 2. |
| (1)(2)(3) | Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, geese, brant, and tundra swans | Oct. 20 & Feb. 1. |
|  | Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, Canada geese, and light geese |  |
| Youth |  | Nov. 16 & Feb. 8. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel |  | Feb. 1 & 2. |
|  | Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, dark geese, and brant | Nov. 16 & 17. |
| (1): | Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, and brant |  |
| North Zone |  | Sept. 14 & Dec. 7. |
| South Zone |  | Sept. 21 & Oct. 19. |
| Coastal Zone |  | Sept. 28 & Oct. 26. |
| (4)(5) | Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, brant, and light geese | Nov. 2 & Feb. 8. |
|  | Ducks, mergansers, coots, Canada and cackling geese, and light geese | Sept. 21 & Oct. 5. |
|  | Ducks, mergansers, coots, Canada and cackling geese, and brant |  |
| Youth |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel |  | Jan. 25 & 26. |
|  | Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, geese, and brant |  |
| Youth: |  |  |
| North Zone |  | Oct. 5 & Feb. 1. |
| South Zone |  | Oct. 12 & Feb. 1. |
| Coastal Zone |  | Oct. 26 & Feb. 1. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel |  | Nov. 2 & Feb. 1. |
|  | Ducks, mergansers, coots, dark geese, and brant |  |
| Youth: |  |  |
| Long Island Zone |  | Nov. 9 & 10. |
| Lake Champlain Zone |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| Northeastern Zone |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| Southeastern Zone |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| Western Zone |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel: |  |  |
| Long Island Zone |  | Nov. 16 & 17. |
| Northeastern Zone |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| Southeastern Zone |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| Western Zone |  | Nov. 9 & Nov. 10. |
| (6)(3) | Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, brant, and tundra swans | Feb. 1 & 8. |
| (7): | Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, dark geese, and brant |  |
| Youth: |  |  |
| North Zone |  | Sept. 21 & Nov. 2. |
| South Zone |  | Sept. 21 & Nov. 9. |
| Northwest Zone |  | Sept. 21 & Sept. 28. |
| Lake Erie Zone |  | Sept. 21 & Oct. 26. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel: |  |  |
| North Zone |  | Nov. 2 & Jan. 18. |
| South Zone |  | Nov. 9 & Jan. 25. |
| Northwest Zone |  | Sept. 28 & Jan. 18. |
| Lake Erie Zone |  | Oct. 26 & Jan. 18. |
| (1) | Ducks, mergansers, coots, Canada and cackling geese, light geese, and brant | Oct. 26 & 27. |
|  | Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, and geese | Feb. 1 & 8. |
| (1) | Ducks, mergansers, coots, geese, and brant | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| (3) | Ducks, mergansers, coots, dark geese, and tundra swans | Oct. 26 & Feb. 8. |
| (1) | Ducks, mergansers, coots, gallinules, geese, and brant | Sept. 21 & Nov. 9. |
|  |  |  |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Nov. 23 & Feb. 8. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules |  |
| Youth |  | Feb. 8 & Feb. 9. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel |  | Feb. 9 only. |
| (1): | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| North Zone |  | Oct. 12 & 13. |
| Central Zone |  | Oct. 19 & 20. |
| South Central Zone |  | Nov. 9 & 10. |
| South Zone |  | Nov. 16 & 17. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| North Zone |  | Oct. 12 & 13. |
| Central Zone |  | Oct. 26 & 27. |
| South Zone |  | Nov. 2 & 3. |
| (1): | Ducks, mergansers, and coots |  |
| North Zone |  | Sept. 21 & 22. |
| Central Zone |  | Sept. 28 & Sept. 29. |
| South Zone |  | Oct. 5 & 6. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules |  |
| Youth |  | Nov. 23 & Feb. 8. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel |  | Nov. 24 & Feb. 9. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules |  |
| Youth: |  |  |
| East Zone |  | Nov. 9 & Feb. 1. |
| West Zone |  | Nov. 2 & 3. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel: |  |  |
| East Zone |  | Nov. 9 & Feb. 1. |
| West Zone |  | Feb. 1 & 2. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Sept. 21 & 22. |
| (1) | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Sept. 7 & 8. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Feb. 8 & 9. |
| (1): | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| North Zone |  | Oct. 26 & 27. |
| Middle Zone |  | Oct. 26 & 27. |
| South Zone |  | Nov. 23 & 24. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Sept. 28 & Sept. 29. |
|  |  |  |
| Youth | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Feb. 1 & 8. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots | Feb. 2 & 9. |
| (1) | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Sept. 14 & 15. |
|  |  |  |
|  | Ducks, dark geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| Mountain/Foothills Zone |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| Northeast Zone |  | Oct. 12 & 13. |
| Southeast Zone |  | Oct. 19 & 20. |
| (8): | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| High Plains |  | Oct. 5 & 6. |
| Low Plains: |  |  |
| Early Zone |  | Oct. 5 & 6. |
| Late Zone |  | Oct. 19 & 20. |
| Southeast Zone |  | Nov. 2 & 3. |
| (1) | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots | Sept. 21 & 22. |
| (9): | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| Zone 1 |  | Oct. 5 & 6. |
| Zone 2 |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| Zone 3 |  | Oct. 19 & 20. |
| Zone 4 |  | Oct. 19 & 20. |
| (1): | Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules |  |
| North Zone |  | Oct. 5 & 6. |
| South Zone |  | Oct. 26 & 27. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots | Sept. 14 & 15. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| High Plains |  | Sept. 28 & Feb. 1. |
| Low Plains: |  |  |
| Zone 1 |  | Nov. 2 & Feb. 1. |
| Zone 2 |  | Nov. 2 & Feb. 1. |
| (1)(9) | Ducks, Canada and cackling geese, mergansers, and coots | Sept. 7 & 8. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules |  |
| High Plains |  | Oct. 19 & 20. |
| Low Plains: |  |  |
| North Zone |  | Nov. 2 & 3. |
| South Zone |  | Oct. 26 & Oct. 27. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| Zone C1 |  | Sept. 21 & 22. |
| Zone C2 |  | Sept. 14 & 15. |
| Zone C3 |  | Sept. 14 & 15. |
|  |  |  |
| (1) | Ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Feb. 8 & 9. |
|  |  |  |
| Youth: | Ducks, geese, brant, mergansers, coots, and gallinules |  |
| Northeastern Zone |  | Sept. 21 & 22. |
| Colorado River Zone |  | Feb. 8 & 9. |
| Southern Zone |  | Feb. 1 & 2. |
| Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone |  | Feb. 1 & 2. |
| Balance of State Zone |  | Feb. 1 & 2. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel: | Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules |  |
| Northeastern Zone |  | Jan. 18 & 19. |
| Southern Zone |  | Feb. 8 & 9. |
| Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone |  | Feb. 8 & 9. |
| Balance of State Zone |  | Feb. 8 & 9. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| East Zone |  | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| West Zone |  | Oct. 26 & 27. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots | Sept. 28 & 29. |
| (1) | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots | Sept. 21 & 22. |
| (1)(3): | Ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, coots, and gallinules |  |
| Northeast Zone |  | Sept. 21 & 22. |
| Northwest Zone |  | Sept. 28 & Feb. 8. |
| South Zone |  | Feb. 8 & 9. |
| (1) | Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Oct. 12 & 13. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots |  |
| Youth |  | Sept. 28 & Sept. 29. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel |  | Feb. 1. |
| (1)(3): | Ducks, dark geese, swans, mergansers, and coots |  |
| Northern Zone |  | Sept. 21. |
| Southern Zone |  | Sept. 28. |
| (10): | Ducks, geese, brant, mergansers, and coots |  |
| Youth: |  |  |
| East Zone |  | Sept. 28 & Feb. 1. |
| West Zone |  | Sept. 21 & Feb. 1. |
| Veteran-Active Military Personnel |  | Feb. 1. |
|  | Ducks, geese, mergansers, and coots | Sept. 14 & 15. |

**50 CFR Part 20**

7. Section 20.106 is revised to read as follows:

§ 20.106

Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits on the species designated in this section are as follows:

Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset, except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, *Federal Register* (89 FR 68500).

Federally authorized, State-issued permits are issued to individuals, and only the individual whose name and address appears on the permit at the time of issuance is authorized to take sandhill cranes at the level allowed by the permit, in accordance with provisions of both Federal and State regulations governing the hunting season. The permit must be carried by the permittee when exercising its provisions and must be presented to any law enforcement officer upon request. The permit is not transferable or assignable to another individual, and may not be sold, bartered, traded, or otherwise provided to another person. If the permit is altered or defaced in any way, the permit becomes invalid.

CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.

| Area | Season dates | Limits | Bag | Possession |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (1)(2): |  |  |  |  |
| North Zone | Nov. 29-Jan. 26 | 3 per season. |  |  |
| (1)(2) | Dec. 7-Jan. 31 | 2 | 3 per season. |  |
| (1): |  |  |  |  |
| NW Zone | Sept. 14-Oct. 20 | 2 | 6. |  |
| (1)(4): |  |  |  |  |
| Southeast Zone | Dec. 3-Jan. 31 | 2 per season. |  |  |
| Rest of State | Dec. 3-Jan. 31 | 2 per season. |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (1) | Oct. 5-Dec. 1 | 3 | 9. |  |
| (1)(2)(3): |  |  |  |  |
| West Zone | Oct. 19-Dec. 15 | 3 | 9. |  |
| Central Zone | Nov. 6-Jan. 2 | 3 | 9. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Regular Season Area (1) | Sept. 28-Nov. 24 | 3 | 9 |  |
| Special Season Area (4) | Sept. 1-Oct. 30 | 2 per season. |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Regular Season Area (1) | Oct. 26-Jan. 23 | 3 | 6. |  |
| Middle Rio Grande Valley Area (4)(5) | Nov. 16-Nov. 17 | 3 | 6 per season. |  |
|  | Nov. 23 | 3 per season. |  |  |
|  | Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Dec. 15 & Jan. 4-Jan. 5 & Jan. 11-Jan. 12 | 3 | 6 per season. |  |
| Southwest Area (4) | Nov. 2-Nov. 10 | 3 | 6. |  |
|  | Jan. 4-Jan. 5 | 3 | 6 per season. |  |
| Estancia Valley (4)(6) | Nov. 2-Nov. 10 | 3 | 6. |  |
| (1): |  |  |  |  |
| Area 1 | Sept. 14-Nov. 10 | 3 | 9. |  |
| Area 2 | Sept. 14-Nov. 10 | 2 | 6. |  |
| (1) | Oct. 19-Jan. 19 | 3 | 9. |  |
| (1) | Sept. 28-Nov. 24 | 3 | 9. |  |
| (1): |  |  |  |  |
| Zone A | Oct. 26-Jan. 26 | 3 | 9. |  |
| Zone B | Nov. 22-Jan. 26 | 3 | 9. |  |
| Zone C | Dec. 14-Jan. 19 | 2 | 6. |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| Regular Season (Area 7)(1) | Sept. 7-Nov. 3 | 3 | 9. |  |
| Riverton-Boysen Unit (Area 4)(4) | Sept. 28-Oct. 20 | 1 per season. |  |  |
| Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park, and Washakie Counties (Area 6)(4) | Sept. 14-Oct. 6 | 1 per season. |  |  |
| Johnson, Natrona, and Sheridan Counties (Area 8) (4) | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 | 1 per season. |  |  |
|  |  |  |  |  |
| (4): |  |  |  |  |
| Zone 1 (7) | Nov. 8-Dec. 15 | 3 per season. |  |  |
| Zone 2 (8) | Dec. 6-Dec. 15 | 3 per season. |  |  |
| Zone 3 (9) | Nov. 23-Dec. 15 | 3 per season. |  |  |
| (4): |  |  |  |  |
| Areas 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6 | Sept. 1-Sept. 30 | 2 per season. |  |  |
| Area 2 | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 | 2 per season. |  |  |
| (4): |  |  |  |  |
| Zones 1 & 5 | Sept. 1-Oct. 30 | 1 per season. |  |  |
| Zones 2, 3, 4 & 6 | Sept. 1-Oct. 30 | 2 per season. |  |  |
| (4): |  |  |  |  |
| Cache County | Sept. 7-Sept. 15 | 1 per season. |  |  |
| East Box Elder County | Sept. 7-Nov. 5 | 1 per season. |  |  |
| Rich County | Sept. 7-Sept. 15 | 1 per season. |  |  |
| Uintah Basin Zone | Sept. 28-Nov. 26 | 1 per season. |  |  |
| (4): |  |  |  |  |
| Areas 1, 2, & 5 | Sept. 1-Sept. 15 | 1 per season. |  |  |
| Area 3 | Sept. 1-Sept. 8 | 1 per season. |  |  |

**50 CFR Part 20**

8. Section 20.107 is revised to read as follows:

§ 20.107

Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits on the species designated in this section are as follows:

Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset, except as otherwise restricted by State regulations. Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset, except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, *Federal Register* (89 FR 68500). Hunting is by State permit only.

Federally authorized, State-issued permits are issued to individuals, and only the individual whose name and address appears on the permit at the time of issuance is authorized to take swans at the level allowed by the permit, in accordance with provisions of both Federal and State regulations governing the hunting season. The permit must be carried by the permittee when exercising its provisions and must be presented to any law enforcement officer upon request. The permit is not transferable or assignable to another individual, and may not be sold, bartered, traded, or otherwise provided to another person. If the permit is altered or defaced in any way, the permit becomes invalid.

**Note:**

Successful permittees must immediately validate their harvest by that method required in State regulations.

CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND DELINEATIONS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY ON FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS AND FEDERAL INDIAN RESERVATIONS.

| Area | Season dates | Limits |
| --- | --- | --- |
|  |  |  |
|  | Nov. 9-Jan. 31 | 1 tundra swan per permit. |
|  | Nov. 9-Jan. 31 | 1 tundra swan per permit. |
|  | Nov. 15-Jan. 31 | 1 tundra swan per permit. |
| (1) |  |  |
| (2) | Sept. 28-Jan. 2 | 1 swan per permit. |
| (1) | Sept. 28-Dec. 27 | 1 tundra swan per permit. |
|  | Sept. 28-Jan. 10 | 1 swan per permit. |
| (1) |  |  |
| (2) | Oct. 5-Dec. 1 | 1 swan per season. |
| (2) | Oct. 5-Nov. 29 | 1 swan per season. |
| (3)(4) | Oct. 12-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26 | 1 swan per day, 2 per season. |
| (3)(4) | Oct. 5-Dec. 8 | 1 swan per season. |

**50 CFR Part 20**

9. Section 20.109 is revised to read as follows:

§ 20.109

Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates inclusive), hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as follows:

Hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset except as otherwise restricted by State regulations.

Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, *Federal Register* (89 FR 68500).

*Limits:* The daily bag limit may include no more than 3 migratory game birds in the aggregate. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit. These limits apply to falconry during both regular hunting seasons and extended falconry seasons, unless further restricted by State regulations. The falconry bag and possession limits are not in addition to regular season limits.

Although many States permit falconry during the gun seasons, only extended falconry seasons are shown below. Please consult State regulations for details.

CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND DELINEATIONS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY ON FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS AND FEDERAL INDIAN RESERVATIONS.

| Area | Extended falconry dates |
| --- | --- |
|  |  |
|  |  |
| Doves | Feb. 1-Feb. 17. |
| Rails | Dec. 1-Jan. 6. |
| Woodcock | Oct. 1-Oct. 29 & Feb. 6-Mar. 10. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Feb. 3-Mar. 3. |
| Brant | Feb. 1-Feb. 6 & Feb. 10-Feb. 15. |
|  |  |
| Doves | Feb. 1-Feb. 17. |
| Rails | Nov. 10-Dec. 16. |
| Woodcock | Nov. 24-Dec. 17 & Feb. 1-Mar. 10. |
| Gallinules | Nov. 10-Dec. 13. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Nov. 3-Nov. 12 & Feb. 2-Feb. 26. |
|  |  |
| Ducks, dark geese, and gallinules | Dec. 2-Dec. 6. |
|  |  |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| North Zone | Dec. 16-Feb. 5. |
| South & Coastal Zones | Jan. 8-Feb. 28. |
|  |  |
| Doves | Jan. 11-Jan. 30. |
| Rails | Nov. 22-Jan. 3. |
| Woodcock | Oct. 1-Oct. 25 & Jan. 30-Mar. 8. |
| Ducks | Feb. 1-Mar. 8. |
| Brant | Feb. 1-Mar. 8. |
| Light Geese | Feb. 22-Mar. 8. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Oct. 12-Feb.11. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| Northern Zone | Dec. 1-Jan. 12. |
| Inland Zone | Nov. 12-Nov. 26 & Dec. 23-Jan. 19. |
| Coastal Zone | Jan. 27-Mar. 10. |
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| Woodcock: |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 18 & Dec. 2-Jan. 31. |
| South Zone | Oct. 1-Nov. 8 & Dec. 9-Dec. 18 & Jan. 1-Jan. 31. |
| Ducks, mergansers, coots, and brant: |  |
| North Zone | Jan. 17-Mar. 10. |
| South Zone | Jan. 24-Mar. 10. |
| Coastal Zone | Feb. 1-Mar. 10. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| Long Island Zone | Nov. 1-Nov. 22 & Dec. 2-Dec. 6 & Jan. 27-Feb. 13. |
| Northeastern Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 11 & Dec. 2-Dec. 13 & Dec. 23-Jan. 13. |
| Southeastern Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 11 & Oct. 21-Nov. 8 & Dec. 30-Jan. 13. |
| Western Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 11 & Nov. 4-Dec. 6 & Jan. 13 only. |
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| Doves | Oct. 7-Oct. 19. |
| Rails and gallinules | Dec. 7-Jan. 11. |
| Woodcock | Dec. 2-Dec. 10 & Feb. 1-Feb. 22. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Feb. 1-Feb. 8. |
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| Doves | Nov. 30-Dec. 19. |
| Rails | Nov. 22-Jan. 3. |
| Woodcock and snipe | Sept. 2-Oct. 18 & Nov. 30-Dec. 14 & Dec. 26-Jan. 4. |
| Gallinules | Nov. 22-Jan. 1. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| North Zone | Oct. 28-Nov. 18 & Feb. 8-Mar. 10. |
| South Zone | Oct. 21-Nov. 18 & Feb. 15-Mar. 10. |
| Northwest Zone | Nov. 30-Dec. 21 & Feb. 10-Mar. 10. |
| Lake Erie Zone | Jan. 17-Mar. 10. |
| Canada, cackling, and white-fronted geese: |  |
| AP Zone | Jan. 20-Mar. 10. |
| RP Zone | Mar. 6-Mar. 10. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Nov. 4-Nov. 22 & Dec. 1-Dec. 11. |
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| Doves | Jan. 21-Jan. 31. |
| Rails, gallinules | Nov. 4-Nov. 13 & Dec. 2-Dec. 26. |
| Woodcock | Oct. 17-Nov. 10 & Dec. 1-Dec. 26 & Jan. 21-Jan. 31. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Dec. 2-Dec. 18 & Feb. 1-Feb. 9. |
| Canada, cackling, and white-fronted geese: |  |
| Eastern (AP) Zone | Nov. 20-Dec. 1 & Jan. 2-Jan. 15 & Feb. 1-Feb. 23. |
| Brant | Oct. 17-Dec. 22 & Jan. 1-Jan. 10. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Feb. 1-Feb. 15. |
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| Doves | Nov. 15-Dec. 1. |
| Rails | Sept. 1-Sept. 6 & Nov. 16-Dec. 16. |
| Woodcock | Sept. 1-Oct. 18 & Dec. 3-Dec. 16. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Feb. 10-Mar. 10. |
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| Doves | Oct. 21-Oct. 31 & Jan. 4-Jan. 9. |
| Woodcock | Sept. 20-Oct. 14 & Nov. 29-Jan. 4. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 27-Sept. 30 & Feb. 14-Mar. 10. |
| Central Zone | Oct. 26-Nov. 1 & Feb. 17-Mar. 10. |
| South Zone | Nov. 2-Nov. 8 & Feb. 17-Mar. 10. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Jan. 4-Feb. 1. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Dec. 2-Dec. 6 & Feb. 1-Feb. 23. |
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| Doves | Sept. 14-Sept. 30. |
| Rails and gallinules: |  |
| East Zone | Nov. 2-Nov. 15 & Jan. 4-Jan. 26. |
| West Zone | Nov. 2-Nov. 15 & Jan. 4-Jan. 26. |
| Woodcock | Nov. 4-Dec. 17. |
| Ducks: |  |
| East Zone | Nov. 2-Jan. 29. |
| West Zone | Nov. 2-Jan. 29. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Dec. 30-Jan. 12 & Feb. 22-Mar. 10. |
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| Doves | Nov. 30-Dec. 16. |
| Rails and snipe | Nov. 5-Dec. 16. |
| Woodcock | Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Nov. 5-Dec. 16. |
| Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Dec. 7-Jan. 20. |
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| Doves | Dec. 10-Dec. 26. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Feb. 1-Mar. 1. |
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| Doves | Nov. 30-Dec. 16. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Sept. 7-Sept. 22 & Feb. 11-Mar. 10. |
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| Doves | Sept. 29-Sept. 30 & Jan. 16-Jan. 30. |
| Rails | Nov. 10-Dec. 14. |
| Woodcock | Nov. 1-Nov. 8 & Dec. 2-Jan. 9 & Feb. 1-Feb. 15. |
| Snipe | Nov. 14-Feb. 28. |
| Gallinules | Nov. 10-Dec. 14. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| Reelfoot Zone | Dec. 2-Dec. 4 & Feb. 1-Feb. 28. |
| Remainder of the State | Dec. 2-Dec. 4 & Feb. 1-Feb. 28. |
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| Rails, snipe, and gallinules: |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Nov. 20-Dec. 1. |
| South Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 27 & Oct. 7-Oct. 11. |
| Open Water Zone | Sept. 1-Oct. 11. |
| Woodcock | Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Nov. 5-Dec. 16. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Sept. 14-Sept. 15 & Jan. 10-Feb. 14. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| Low Plains: Early Zone | Feb. 24-Mar. 10. |
| Low Plains: Late Zone | Feb. 24-Mar. 10. |
| Southeast Zone | Feb. 24-Mar. 10. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| Zone 1 | Sept. 18-Sept. 27. |
| Zone 2 | Sept. 18-Sept. 27. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| Zone 1 | Feb. 25-Mar. 10. |
| Zone 2 | Feb. 25-Mar. 10. |
| Zone 3 | Closed. |
| Zone 4 | Feb. 25-Mar. 10. |
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| Doves: |  |
| North Zone | Nov. 30-Dec. 4 & Dec. 21-Jan. 1. |
| South Zone | Oct. 29-Nov. 5 & Nov. 22-Nov. 30. |
| Band-tailed pigeons: |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 14. |
| South Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 14. |
| Ducks and coots | Sept. 14-Sept. 22. |
| Sandhill cranes | Oct. 12-Oct. 25 & Nov. 11-Dec. 31. |
| Gallinules | Nov. 23-Dec. 28. |
| Sora and Virginia rails | Nov. 23-Dec. 28. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, coots, and snipe | Sept. 2-Sept. 6. |
|  | Sept. 9-Sept. 13. |
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| Doves | Feb. 18-Mar. 5. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| Low Plains Zones 1 and 2 | Feb. 10-Feb. 24. |
| Gallinules and rails | Feb. 1-Mar. 9. |
| Woodcock | Dec. 10-Feb. 9. |
| Sandhill cranes | Jan. 20-Feb. 2. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| High Plains | Sept. 1-Sept. 8. |
| Low Plains: |  |
| North Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Dec. 4-Dec. 14. |
| Middle Zone | Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Dec. 4-Dec. 14. |
| South Zone | Oct. 1-Oct. 19 & Jan. 8-Jan. 19. |
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| Doves | Nov. 15-Dec. 1. |
| Rails, gallinules, and woodcock | Jan. 27-Feb. 10. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| Low Plains—North and South Zones | Jan. 27-Feb. 10. |
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| Doves | Nov. 30-Dec. 16. |
| Rails | Nov. 10-Dec. 16. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots: |  |
| Zone C1 | Oct. 14-Oct. 21. |
| Zone C2 | Sept. 16-Sept. 20 &Dec. 2-Dec. 4. |
| Zone C3 | Same as Zone C2. |
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| Doves | Sept. 16-Nov. 1. |
| Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules | Feb. 1-Feb. 4. |
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| Ducks, mergansers, coots, and gallinules: |  |
| Colorado River Zone | Feb. 1-Feb. 4. |
| Southern Zone | Feb. 15-Feb. 19. |
| Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone | Feb. 15-Feb. 19. |
| Balance of State Zone | Feb. 15-Feb. 19. |
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| Doves | Jan. 23-Mar. 10. |
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| Dove: |  |
| North Zone | Nov. 30-Dec. 4 & Dec. 21-Jan. 1. |
| South Zone | Oct. 29-Nov. 5 & Nov. 22-Nov. 30. |
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| Doves: |  |
| Zone 1 | Oct. 1-Nov. 14 & Dec. 15-Dec. 16. |
| Zone 2 | Oct. 31-Dec. 16. |
| Band-tailed pigeons | Sept. 1-Sept. 14 & Sept. 24-Dec. 16. |
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| Doves | Oct. 31-Dec. 16. |
| Band-tailed pigeons | Oct. 31-Dec. 16. |
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| Doves | Oct. 31-Dec. 16. |
| Ducks, mergansers, coots, and dark geese: |  |
| East Zone | Sept. 28 & Feb. 1. |
| West Zone | Sept. 21 & Feb. 1. |
| Light geese and brant | Feb. 1. |
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| Doves | Nov. 30-Dec. 16. |
| Sora and Virginia rails | Nov. 10-Dec. 16. |
| Ducks, mergansers, and coots | Sept. 14-Sept. 15. |