Idaho is part of the Pacific Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 27 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 Fish and Game within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 3 | Oct 4 – Jan 16 Regular Season | 7 | 21 |
| Area 1 | Oct 19 – Jan 31 Regular Season | 7 | 21 |
| Area 2 | Oct 4 – Jan 16 Regular Season | 7 | 21 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Duck | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Hooded Merganser | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard Max 2 hens | 7 | 21 |
| Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 3 | Nov 3 – Feb 15 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
| Area 1 | Oct 19 – Jan 31 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
| Area 2 | Oct 4 – Jan 16 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 11 | Oct 4 – Jan 16 Regular Season | 20 | 60 |
| Area 21 | Oct 19 – Jan 31 Regular Season | 20 | 60 |
| Area 32 | Oct 19 – Dec 24 Early Segment | 20 | 60 |
| Feb 1 – Mar 10 Late Segment |
1Corrected area assignment. Source: ID eRegulations.
2Split season. Corrected area assignment. Source: ID eRegulations.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 21 | Oct 4 – Jan 16 Regular Season | 25 | 75 |
| Area 31 | Oct 4 – Jan 16 Regular Season | 25 | 75 |
| Area 11 | Oct 19 – Jan 31 Regular Season | 25 | 75 |
1Concurrent with duck season. Source: ID eRegulations.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area 31 | Sep 27 – Sep 28 Youth/Vet/Mil Hunt | 7 | 21 |
| Area 11 | Sep 27 – Sep 28 Youth/Vet/Mil Hunt | 7 | 21 |
| Area 21 | Sep 27 – Sep 28 Youth/Vet/Mil Hunt | 7 | 21 |
1Youth, veteran, and military hunt weekend. Source: ID Fish & Game.
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.