New Brunswick is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from October 1 through January 29, 2026, with 6 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the New Brunswick Dept of Natural Resources within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 11 | Oct 15 – Jan 29 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| Zone 21 | Oct 1 – Jan 15 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
1Verified against ECCC 2025-26 NB regs. Zone 1: Oct 15-Jan 29, Zone 2: Oct 1-Jan 15. 6/18 bag. Sub-limits: Mallard 4/12 (2 hens), Pintail 1/3, Canvasback 2/6, Redhead 2/6, Barrow's Goldeneye 1/1.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 11 | Oct 1 – Jan 15 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 20 |
| Zone 21 | Oct 1 – Jan 15 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 20 |
1Verified against ECCC 2025-26 NB regs. 5 daily/20 possession. Early season Sep 1-15 not in DB. Cackling/Canada aggregate.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 11 | Oct 1 – Jan 15 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
| Zone 21 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
1Verified against ECCC 2025-26 NB regs. 50/no limit (Snow/Ross). NB regs do not list explicit light geese season; using Canadian standard limits.
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.