Prince Edward Island is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from October 1 through January 15, 2026, with 3 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the PEI Dept of Environment, Energy and Climate Action within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1 | Oct 1 – Jan 15 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
1Verified: 6 daily/18 possession. Oct 1-Jan 15 province-wide. Max 1 Barrow's Goldeneye.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 20 |
1Verified: All geese combined 5 daily/20 possession. Oct 1-Dec 31 (main season). Early season Sep 1-15 allows 5+5 additional Canada/Cackling. Nov 15-Dec 31 reduced to 3 daily.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Province-wide1 | Oct 1 – Dec 31 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 5 | 20 |
1Verified: All geese combined 5 daily/20 possession. Oct 1-Dec 31. PE does not split dark/light geese — same combined limit applies.
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.