Oklahoma is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 13 through March 30, 2026, with 33 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 Conservation within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | Nov 8 – Nov 30 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Segment | |||
| Zone 2 | Nov 8 – Nov 30 First Segment | 6 | 18 |
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Second Segment | |||
| Panhandle and Plains1 | Oct 4 – Jan 7 | 6 | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard max 2 hens | 5 | 15 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
| Lesser Scaup | 3 | 9 |
| Wood Duck | 3 | 9 |
1High Plains Mallard Management Unit (Panhandle Counties). Central Flyway sub-limits: 5 mallards (max 2 hens), 3 wood ducks, 3 pintail, 2 redheads, 2 canvasback, 1 scaup.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2 | Sep 13 – Sep 21 | 6 | 18 |
| Zone 1 | Sep 13 – Sep 21 | 6 | 18 |
| Panhandle and Plains | Sep 13 – Sep 21 | 6 | 18 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 11,2 | Nov 1 – Nov 30 | 8 | 24 |
| Dec 6 – Feb 8 | |||
| Zone 21,2 | Nov 1 – Nov 30 | 8 | 24 |
| Dec 6 – Feb 8 | |||
| Panhandle and Plains1,2 | Nov 1 – Nov 30 | 8 | 24 |
| Dec 6 – Feb 8 |
1Dark geese split season segment 1. Includes Canada geese. White-fronted goose sub-limit: 2/day, poss 6.
2Dark geese split season segment 2. White-fronted goose sub-limit: 2/day, poss 6.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 21,2 | Nov 1 – Nov 30 | 50 | – |
| Dec 6 – Feb 8 | |||
| Zone 11,2 | Nov 1 – Nov 30 | 50 | – |
| Dec 6 – Feb 8 | |||
| Panhandle and Plains1,2 | Nov 1 – Nov 30 | 50 | – |
| Dec 6 – Feb 8 |
1Light geese (snow/Ross) split season segment 1. Possession limit: unlimited per ODWC.
2Light geese (snow/Ross) split season segment 2. Possession limit: unlimited per ODWC.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Feb 13 – Mar 30 | – | – |
1Conservation Order Light Goose Season (COLGS). Statewide. No bag or possession limits. Electronic calls and unplugged shotguns permitted.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle and Plains1,2 | Sep 27 – Sep 27 | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 31 – Jan 31 | |||
| Zone 23,4 | Nov 1 – Nov 1 | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 31 – Jan 31 | |||
| Zone 15,6 | Nov 1 – Nov 1 | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 31 – Jan 31 |
1Youth/Vet/Military waterfowl day 1. Panhandle Counties (High Plains). Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
2Youth/Vet/Military waterfowl day 2. Panhandle Counties (High Plains). Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
3Youth/Vet/Military waterfowl day 1. Zone 2. Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
4Youth/Vet/Military waterfowl day 2. Zone 2. Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
5Youth/Vet/Military waterfowl day 1. Zone 1. Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
6Youth/Vet/Military waterfowl day 2. Zone 1. Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panhandle and Plains1,2 | Sep 27 – Sep 27 | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 31 – Jan 31 | |||
| Zone 13,4 | Nov 1 – Nov 1 | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 31 – Jan 31 | |||
| Zone 25,6 | Nov 1 – Nov 1 | 6 | 18 |
| Jan 31 – Jan 31 |
1Veterans/Military waterfowl day 1. Panhandle Counties (High Plains). Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
2Veterans/Military waterfowl day 2. Panhandle Counties (High Plains). Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
3Veterans/Military waterfowl day 1. Zone 1. Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
4Veterans/Military waterfowl day 2. Zone 1. Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
5Veterans/Military waterfowl day 1. Zone 2. Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
6Veterans/Military waterfowl day 2. Zone 2. Same bag/possession as regular duck season.
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.