Quebec 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 January 3, 2026, with 18 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Ministère de l'Environnement et de la Faune within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District C1 | Sep 13 – Dec 27 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| District F1 | Sep 20 – Jan 3 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| District B1 | Sep 13 – Dec 27 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| District A1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| District D1 | Sep 13 – Dec 27 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| District E1 | Sep 13 – Dec 27 Regular Duck Season | 6 | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
1Verified: 6 daily/18 possession. Complex multi-period seasons by district. District A Sep 1-Dec 16, B-E Sep 13-Dec 27, F Sep 20-Jan 3. Eiders/long-tailed ducks have extended seasons in some districts.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District B1 | Sep 1 – Dec 27 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | – |
| District A1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | – |
| District D1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | – |
| District F1 | Sep 6 – Dec 21 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | – |
| District E1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | – |
| District C1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | – |
1Verified: 5 daily/no possession limit (main season). Complex multi-period bag limits: early farmland season 10 daily, mid-season 2-3 daily (varies by district), late season 5 daily. DB uses main season 5 daily.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District A1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 20 | – |
| District B1 | Sep 13 – Dec 27 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 20 | – |
| District E1 | Sep 1 – Dec 27 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 20 | – |
| District F1 | Sep 6 – Jan 3 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 20 | – |
| District C1 | Sep 1 – Dec 27 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 20 | – |
| District D1 | Sep 1 – Dec 27 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 20 | – |
1Verified: 20 daily/no possession limit. Electronic calls permitted. Spring conservation seasons in some districts (Mar-Jun). District A also has May-Jun 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 has not yet been verified against official sources for this season. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.