Nevada 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 January 31, 2026, with 12 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Wildlife within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Oct 11 – Jan 4 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Jan 7 – Jan 25 Late Split | |||
| Northeast Zone1 | Sep 27 – Dec 2 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Dec 13 – Jan 19 Late Split | |||
| South/Central Zone1 | Oct 11 – Oct 19 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Oct 22 – Jan 25 Late Split |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Wood Duck | 2 | 6 |
| Hooded Merganser | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard Max 2 hens | 7 | 21 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
1Verified: Duck dates corrected per eRegulations. 7/21 confirmed. Zone names in DB differ from NDOW (North=Northwest, South/Central=South). Missing: coots (25/75), youth hunts, Moapa Valley sub-zone, separate scaup dates. Pintail already at 3/9.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
| Northeast Zone2 | Sep 27 – Jan 19 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
| South/Central Zone3 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
1Simplified: actual season has 2 splits (Oct 11-Jan 4, Jan 7-25). DB has single segment. Verified: 5/15 Canada/Cackling/Brant confirmed. Dates corrected to match zone-specific splits. White-fronted separate at 10/30. Note: actual season has 2 splits per zone; DB simplified to single segment with overall span.
2Simplified: actual season has 2 splits (Sept 27-Dec 2, Dec 13-Jan 19). DB has single segment. Verified: 5/15 Canada/Cackling/Brant confirmed. Dates corrected to match zone-specific splits. White-fronted separate at 10/30. Note: actual season has 2 splits per zone; DB simplified to single segment with overall span.
3Simplified: actual season has 2 splits (Oct 11-19, Oct 22-Jan 25). DB has single segment. Verified: 5/15 Canada/Cackling/Brant confirmed. Dates corrected to match zone-specific splits. White-fronted separate at 10/30. Note: actual season has 2 splits per zone; DB simplified to single segment with overall span.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Zone1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 20 | 60 |
| Northeast Zone1 | Sep 27 – Jan 19 Regular Season | 20 | 60 |
| South/Central Zone1 | Oct 11 – Jan 31 Regular Season | 20 | 60 |
1Verified: 20/60 Snow/Ross confirmed per eRegulations. Dates corrected per zone. Missing: extended conservation season Feb 23-Mar 8. Ruby Valley closed during conservation order.
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.