Oregon is part of the Pacific Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from October 11 through January 25, 2026, with 8 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Fish and Wildlife within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 21 | Oct 11 – Nov 30 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Dec 4 – Jan 25 Regular Season | |||
| Zone 11 | Oct 11 – Oct 26 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Oct 30 – Jan 25 Regular Season |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard Max 2 hens | 7 | 21 |
| Wood Duck | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
| Hooded Merganser | 2 | 6 |
1Verified: dates and bag limits match eReg. Pintail already at 3/9. Gap: scaup has zone-specific dates (Zone 1: Nov 1-Jan 25, Zone 2: Oct 11-Nov 30 & Dec 4-Jan 7) not captured separately. Coot season (25/75, concurrent with ducks) missing.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 11 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 4 | 12 |
| Zone 21 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 4 | 12 |
1Verified: 4/12 Canada/cackling limit correct. Gap: OR has 5+ goose zones (NW Permit, SW, South Coast, High Desert/Blue Mtns, Mid-Columbia) with different dates — DB only has Zone 1/2. White-fronted goose actually has separate 10-bird limit. Brant (Nov 29-Dec 14, 2/6) missing.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 21 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 20 | – |
| Zone 11 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 20 | – |
1Verified: 20 daily, no possession limit matches. Fixed species possession from 60 to null.
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.