Saskatchewan 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 June 15, 2026, with 14 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| District 2 - Southern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
1Non-toxic shot required
2Verified: 8 daily/24 possession. Sep 1-Dec 16 both districts. No resident/non-resident distinction.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 8 | 24 |
| District 2 - Southern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 8 | 24 |
1Non-toxic shot required
2Verified: 8 daily/24 possession. Sep 1-Dec 16 both districts. Combined limit includes Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted geese.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 20 | – |
| District 2 - Southern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 20 | – |
1Non-toxic shot required
2Verified: 20 daily/no possession limit. Sep 1-Dec 16 both districts. Electronic calls permitted. Spring season Mar 15-Jun 15.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1 | Mar 15 – Jun 15 Spring Conservation Harvest (Snow/Ross's Geese) | 20 | – |
| District 2 - Southern1 | Mar 15 – Jun 15 Spring Conservation Harvest (Snow/Ross's Geese) | 20 | – |
1Non-toxic shot required; Electronic calls permitted; Unplugged shotguns permitted; No possession limit
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Coot Season | 10 | 30 |
| District 2 - Southern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Coot Season | 10 | 30 |
1Non-toxic shot required
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| District 1 - Northern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Sandhill Crane Season | 5 | 15 |
| Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snipe | |||
| District 2 - Southern1,2 | Sep 1 – Dec 16 Sandhill Crane Season | 5 | 15 |
| Sep 1 – Dec 16 Snipe |
1Non-toxic shot required; Crane hunting permit required (free of charge)
2Non-toxic shot required
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 10, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.