Yukon 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 October 31, 2025, with 3 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Yukon Dept of Environment within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
1Verified: 8 daily/24 possession (Central/Southern). Northern Yukon has 25 daily/no limit for residents. Sep 1-Oct 31. DB uses Territory-wide with Central values. Residents-only early season Aug 15-31.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 15 |
1Verified: 5 daily/15 possession (Central/Southern). Northern Yukon has 15 daily/no limit for residents. Sep 1-Oct 31. Includes Canada, Cackling, White-fronted, and Brant combined.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Territory-wide1 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
1Verified: 50 daily/no possession limit all zones. Sep 1-Oct 31. Electronic calls permitted. Spring conservation season May 1-28.
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.