Utah is part of the Pacific Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 6 through March 10, 2026, with 15 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Division of Wildlife Resources within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Zone | Oct 4 – Jan 17 Regular Season | 6 | 18 |
| Southern Zone | Oct 11 – Jan 24 Regular Season | 6 | 18 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Wood Duck | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard Max 2 hens | 6 | 18 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Hooded Merganser | 2 | 6 |
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Zone1 | Sep 6 – Sep 26 Regular Season | 6 | 18 |
| Southern Zone1 | Sep 6 – Sep 26 Regular Season | 6 | 18 |
1Source: UT DWR/Federal Register.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Zone1 | Oct 4 – Oct 11 Early Season | 5 | 15 |
| Oct 27 – Jan 31 Late Season | |||
| Southern Zone2 | Oct 11 – Jan 24 Regular Season | 5 | 15 |
1Northern goose area. Split season. Source: UT eRegulations/DWR.
2Southern goose area. Source: UT eRegulations/DWR.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Zone1 | Oct 15 – Dec 22 Early Season | 20 | 60 |
| Feb 2 – Mar 10 Late Season | |||
| Southern Zone1 | Oct 25 – Dec 15 Early Season | 20 | 60 |
| Jan 15 – Mar 10 Late Season |
1Corrected game_type (was mislabeled dark_geese). Source: UT eRegulations/DWR.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Zone1 | Oct 4 – Jan 17 Regular Season | 25 | 75 |
| Southern Zone1 | Oct 11 – Jan 24 Regular Season | 25 | 75 |
1Concurrent with duck season. Source: UT eRegulations.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Zone1 | Sep 20 – Sep 20 Youth Hunt | 6 | 18 |
| Southern Zone1 | Sep 27 – Sep 27 Youth Hunt | 6 | 18 |
1Single day event. Bag limits same as regular duck season. Source: UT DWR/eRegulations.
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 9, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.