Washington is part of the Pacific Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from October 11 through January 25, 2026, with 8 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Department of Fish and Wildlife within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington1 | Oct 11 – Oct 19 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Oct 22 – Jan 25 Regular Season | |||
| Western Washington1 | Oct 11 – Oct 19 Early Split | 7 | 21 |
| Oct 22 – Jan 25 Regular Season |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Pintail (Northern) | 3 | 9 |
| Lesser Scaup | 2 | 6 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Hooded Merganser | 2 | 6 |
| Wood Duck | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard Max 2 hens | 7 | 21 |
1Verified: dates and 7/21 bag correct. Sub-limits: 2 hen mallard, 3 pintail, 2 scaup, 2 canvasback, 2 redhead all correct. GAP: wood duck 2/6 sub-limit in DB not in official regs. Coots (25/75) and youth seasons missing. Sea duck sub-limits (3 scoter, 2 long-tailed, 3 goldeneye) not in DB.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 4 | 12 |
| Western Washington1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 4 | 12 |
1Verified approximate: DB has 4/12 aggregate which is Pacific Flyway framework default. Actual WA regs use GMA-specific Canada goose limits (GMA1: 3, GMA2: 2, GMA3: 3) plus white-fronted sub-limits. Sept goose seasons (GMA1/3: 5/15) missing from DB.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Washington1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 10 | 30 |
| Western Washington1 | Oct 11 – Jan 25 Regular Season | 10 | 30 |
1Verified: 10 daily correct. Possession corrected from NULL to 30 (Pacific Flyway 3x rule). Previous bulk NULL fix was incorrect for this flyway.
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.