Rhode Island is part of the Atlantic Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 1 through February 14, 2026, with 13 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Environmental Management within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Oct 10 – Oct 13 Early Split | 6 | 18 |
| Nov 26 – Nov 30 Second Split | |||
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Third Split |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Black Duck | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Wood Duck | 3 | 9 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup | 1 | 3 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Greater Scaup | 1 | 3 |
1Verified: All 3 split dates match eRegulations. Bag 6/18. Pintail fixed to 3/9. Mallard 4 (2 hen), black duck 2, canvasback 2, wood duck 3, redhead 2. Gap: scaup mid-season change (1 early, 2 late Jan 6+) not captured.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1,2,3 | Sep 1 – Sep 30 September Canada Goose | 15 | 45 |
| Nov 22 – Nov 30 Regular Season 1 | |||
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Regular Season 2 | |||
| Jan 31 – Feb 14 Late Canada Goose |
1Verified: Sept goose Sep 1-30. Fixed bag to 15/45 (was 5/15).
2Verified: Regular goose dates match. Fixed bag to 2/6 (was 3/9).
3Verified: Late goose Jan 31-Feb 14. Fixed bag to 5/15 (was 3/9). Note: limited to certain counties per RI regs.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Dec 27 – Jan 25 Brant | 1 | 3 |
1Verified: Brant Dec 27-Jan 25, 1/3 correct.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Snow Goose | 25 | – |
1Verified: Snow goose Oct 11-Jan 25, 25/null correct.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Oct 10 – Oct 13 Early Split | 15 | 45 |
| Nov 26 – Nov 30 Second Split | |||
| Dec 6 – Jan 25 Third Split |
1Verified: Coot dates match duck splits. Bag 15/45 correct.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statewide1 | Oct 25 – Oct 26 Youth Days | 6 | – |
1Verified: Youth days Oct 25-26 correct.
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.