Georgia Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Georgia waterfowl season dates start with Sep 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Georgia's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Sep 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027.
Falconry Coot opens Sep 5, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
Falconry Ducks opens Sep 5, 2026 and closes Jan 31, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Georgia DNR Wildlife.
Waterfowl
Canada Goose
Statewide
Multiple splits: Sept. 5–Sept. 27, Oct. 10–Oct. 25, Nov. 21–Nov. 29, Dec. 12–Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Coot
Falconry
Multiple splits: Sept. 5–Sept. 27, Oct. 10–Oct. 25, Nov. 14–Nov. 15, Nov. 21–Dec. 6, Dec. 12–Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Ducks
Falconry
Multiple splits: Sept. 5–Sept. 27, Oct. 10–Oct. 25, Nov. 14–Nov. 15, Nov. 21–Dec. 6, Dec. 12–Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose
Statewide
Multiple splits: Oct. 10–Oct. 25, Nov. 21–Nov. 29, Dec. 12–Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Coot
Statewide
Multiple splits: Nov. 21–Nov. 29, Dec. 12–Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Ducks
Statewide
Multiple splits: Nov. 21–Nov. 29, Dec. 12–Jan. 31, 2027. Species-specific limits apply: Black or Mottled 1/day, Canvasback 2/day, Fulvous Whistling 1/day, Mallard 2/day (only 1 hen), Pintail 1/day, Redhead 2/day, Scaup 1/day, Wood Duck 3/day, Eider 3/day (only 1 hen), Long-tailed duck 3/day, Scoter 3/day
Zone: Statewide
Gallinules
Statewide
Multiple splits: Nov. 21–Nov. 29, Dec. 12–Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Mergansers
Statewide
Multiple splits: Nov. 21–Nov. 29, Dec. 12–Jan. 31, 2027
Zone: Statewide
Brant
Statewide
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Season is closed
Zone: Statewide
Harlequin
Statewide
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Season is closed
Zone: Statewide
Teal
Statewide
Zone: Statewide
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Georgia Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Georgia?
September 5, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Georgia — statewide canada goose runs Sep 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Georgia DNR Wildlife.
What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Georgia?
Georgia lists 9 waterfowl season windows: Statewide Canada Goose (Sep 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Falconry Coot (Sep 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Statewide Coot (Nov 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Falconry Ducks (Sep 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Statewide Ducks (Nov 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Statewide Gallinules (Nov 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Statewide Mergansers (Nov 21, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); Statewide Snow Goose & White-fronted Goose (Oct 10, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); and more. Always verify against Georgia DNR Wildlife before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Georgia?
Yes — Georgia lists separate waterfowl seasons for Statewide Canada Goose, Falconry Coot, Statewide Coot, Falconry Ducks, Statewide Ducks, Statewide Gallinules. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Georgia DNR Wildlife.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Georgia?
Yes. Georgia generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Georgia DNR Wildlife.