Northwest Territories 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 10, 2025, with 3 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the NWT Environment and Climate Change within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Regular Duck Season | 25 | – |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
1Territorial regulations - generous bag limits
2Verified against ECCC 2025-26 NT regs. Sep 1-Dec 10. Resident: 25/no limit. Non-resident: 8/16. DB uses resident limits.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 15 | – |
1Verified against ECCC 2025-26 NT regs. Sep 1-Dec 10. Resident: 15/no limit. Non-resident: 5/10. Includes White-fronted and Brant in aggregate. DB uses resident limits.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 10 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
1No possession limit
2Verified against ECCC 2025-26 NT regs. Sep 1-Dec 10. 50/no limit. Spring season May 1-Jun 30 (Banks/Victoria/QE Islands) or May 1-28 (remainder). Electronic calls permitted.
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.