British Columbia 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 March 10, 2026, with 9 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the BC Ministry of Forests within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern1 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Interior1 | Sep 8 – Dec 23 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Pacific Coast1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 4 | 12 |
| Canvasback | 4 | 12 |
1Verified ECCC 2025-26. 8/24 bag. Dates mapped from 8 official districts to 3 DB zones: Interior≈D3/D4 (Sep 8-Dec 23), Northern≈D6/D7 (Sep 1-Nov 30), Pacific Coast≈D1/D2 (Oct 11-Jan 25). Sub-limits: pintail 4/12, canvasback 4/12, goldeneye 2 combined, harlequin 2. Redhead 2/6 in DB not explicitly in BC regs.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern1 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 10 | 30 |
| Pacific Coast1 | Oct 11 – Mar 10 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 10 | 30 |
| Interior1 | Sep 8 – Mar 10 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 10 | 30 |
1Verified ECCC 2025-26. Fixed 5/15→10/30. Canada/Cackling goose. Interior/Pacific Coast extended to Mar 10 per D3-5/D1-2. Northern closes Nov 30 per D6/D7. White-fronted geese (5/15) tracked separately by ECCC but not in DB as separate game_type.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern1 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 5 | 15 |
| Interior1 | Sep 8 – Mar 10 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 5 | 15 |
| Pacific Coast1 | Oct 11 – Mar 10 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 5 | 15 |
1Verified ECCC 2025-26. Fixed 15/45→5/15 (was reversed with dark geese values). Snow/Ross goose species also fixed 20/60→5/15. D2 PMU-specific higher limits not captured in simplified zone structure.
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.