Newfoundland and Labrador 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 December 31, 2025, with 9 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the NL Dept of Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Labrador1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| Labrador2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| Island2 | Sep 16 – Dec 31 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
1Remote area - generous limits
2Verified against ECCC 2025-26 NL regs. Island: Sep 16-Dec 31. Labrador: Sep 1-Dec 16. 6/18 bag all zones. Max 1 Barrow's Goldeneye. No Harlequin Duck season. Sub-limits: Mallard 4/12 (2 hens), Pintail 1/3, Canvasback 2/6, Redhead 2/6.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Labrador1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 10 |
| Labrador2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 10 |
| Island2 | Sep 16 – Dec 31 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 10 |
1Remote area - generous limits
2Verified against ECCC 2025-26 NL regs. NL combines ALL geese at 5/10. Dates match duck season per zone.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Labrador1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 5 | 10 |
| Labrador1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 5 | 10 |
| Island1 | Sep 16 – Dec 31 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 5 | 10 |
1Verified against ECCC 2025-26 NL regs. NL combines ALL geese at 5/10 (Snow/Ross included in combined goose limit).
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.