Connecticut is part of the Atlantic 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 16 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Oct 11 – Oct 18 First Split | 6 | 18 |
| Nov 11 – Jan 10 Second Split | |||
| South Zone1 | Oct 11 – Oct 13 First Split | 6 | 18 |
| Nov 15 – Jan 20 Second Split |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Duck | 3 | 9 |
| Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Black Duck | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
1Verified against 2025-26 CT DEEP Migratory Bird Hunting Guide. Scaup has split-season limits (1 early, 2 late). Canada goose has complex AP/AFRP/NAP-H unit system; September early season captured here.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Sep 1 – Sep 30 September Canada Goose | 15 | 45 |
| South Zone1 | Sep 15 – Sep 30 September Canada Goose | 15 | 45 |
1Verified against 2025-26 CT DEEP Migratory Bird Hunting Guide. Scaup has split-season limits (1 early, 2 late). Canada goose has complex AP/AFRP/NAP-H unit system; September early season captured here.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Dec 8 – Jan 10 Brant | 1 | 3 |
| South Zone1 | Dec 16 – Jan 19 Brant | 1 | 3 |
1Verified against 2025-26 CT DEEP Migratory Bird Hunting Guide. Scaup has split-season limits (1 early, 2 late). Canada goose has complex AP/AFRP/NAP-H unit system; September early season captured here.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Oct 1 – Jan 10 Snow Goose | 25 | – |
| Feb 17 – Mar 10 Snow Goose Late | |||
| South Zone1 | Oct 1 – Jan 20 Snow Goose | 25 | – |
| Feb 17 – Mar 10 Snow Goose Late |
1Verified against 2025-26 CT DEEP Migratory Bird Hunting Guide. Scaup has split-season limits (1 early, 2 late). Canada goose has complex AP/AFRP/NAP-H unit system; September early season captured here.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Oct 11 – Oct 18 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Nov 11 – Jan 10 Second Split | |||
| South Zone1 | Oct 11 – Oct 13 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Nov 15 – Jan 20 Second Split |
1Verified against 2025-26 CT DEEP Migratory Bird Hunting Guide. Scaup has split-season limits (1 early, 2 late). Canada goose has complex AP/AFRP/NAP-H unit system; September early season captured here.
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.