Alberta is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 1 through December 23, 2025, with 12 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Alberta Environment and Protected Areas within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 3 - North-Central1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| District 4 - Northern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| District 2 - South-Central1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| District 1 - Southern1 | Sep 8 – Dec 23 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
1Verified: Dates and 8/24 limits match ECCC/Alberta regs. D1=Zone2(Sep8-Dec23), D2-D4=Zone1(Sep1-Dec16). Fixed D1 close Dec21→Dec23, D2 close Dec21→Dec16. DB districts mapped to ECCC 2-zone system. Pintail 1/3 retained (Canadian ECCC limit, not US). Gaps: coots not in DB.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 3 - North-Central1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 8 | 24 |
| District 4 - Northern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 8 | 24 |
| District 2 - South-Central1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 8 | 24 |
| District 1 - Southern1 | Sep 8 – Dec 23 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 8 | 24 |
1Verified: 8/24 limits correct. Fixed close dates from Feb28/Mar10 → Dec23/Dec16 to match ECCC schedule. Canada+Cackling+White-fronted combined in aggregate. DB dark_geese species only list Canada+Cackling (white-fronted missing from species_bag_limits).
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 3 - North-Central1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
| District 4 - Northern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
| District 2 - South-Central1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
| District 1 - Southern1 | Sep 8 – Dec 23 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
1Verified: Fixed daily bag 20→50 and possession 60→NULL per ECCC. Fixed D1 dates Sep1→Sep8, Dec21→Dec23. Fixed D2 close Dec21→Dec16. Spring conservation season (Mar15-Jun15, 50/day) not in DB.
Season dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2025-2026 season. This data has not yet been verified against official sources for this season. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.