Florida is part of the Atlantic Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 6 through February 7, 2026, with 15 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Florida Waterfowl Permit required
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Split |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Black Duck | 2 | 6 |
| Mottled Duck | 1 | 3 |
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Wood Duck | 3 | 9 |
| Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Sep 20 – Sep 24 September Teal | 6 | 18 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Sep 6 – Sep 28 September Canada Goose | 5 | 15 |
| Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | |||
| Dec 1 – Jan 30 Second Split |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Split |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | 15 | 45 |
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Split |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Nov 22 – Nov 30 First Split | 5 | 15 |
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Split |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Nov 15 – Nov 15 Youth Day 1 | 6 | 18 |
| Feb 7 – Feb 7 Youth Day 2 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide | Jan 31 – Feb 1 Veterans/Active Military | 6 | 18 |
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 was verified on March 9, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.