Indiana Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Indiana waterfowl season dates start with Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Indiana's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027.
General Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant opens Sep 5, 2026 and closes Feb 14, 2027.
General Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant opens Sep 5, 2026 and closes Feb 14, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Indiana DNR.
Waterfowl
35 listed rowsCanada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
General
Three segments: Sept. 1-13, 2026; Nov. 7-11, 2026; Nov. 21, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027. Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: South Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
Hunting
Three separate seasons in South Zone
Zone: South Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
Hunting
Three separate seasons in North Zone
Zone: North Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
General
Three segments: Sept. 5-13, 2026; Oct. 31 - Nov. 8, 2026; Nov. 21, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027. Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Central Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
General
Three segments: Sept. 5-13, 2026; Oct. 24 - Nov. 1, 2026; Nov. 21, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027. Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: North Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
Hunting
Three separate seasons in Central Zone
Zone: Central Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
Hunting
Three separate seasons in North Zone
Zone: North Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
Hunting
Three separate seasons in Central Zone
Zone: Central Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
Hunting
Three separate seasons in South Zone
Zone: South Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
Hunting
Three separate seasons in South Zone
Zone: South Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
Hunting
Three separate seasons in Central Zone
Zone: Central Zone
Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant
Hunting
Three separate seasons in North Zone
Zone: North Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth & Veteran
Youth and Veteran hunt. Daily bag for scaup is 1 per day. Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: North Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Hunting
Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Scaup limit 1 before Nov. 8, 2 on or after.
Zone: North Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
General
Two segments: Oct. 24 - Dec. 13, 2026 and Dec. 19 - 27, 2026. Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: North Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth & Veteran
Youth and Veteran hunt. Daily bag for scaup is 1 per day. Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Central Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
General
Two segments: Oct. 31 - Nov. 8, 2026 and Nov. 21, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027. Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Central Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Hunting
Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Scaup limit 1 before Nov. 27, 2 on or after.
Zone: Central Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Youth & Veteran
Youth and Veteran hunt. Daily bag for scaup is 1 per day. Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: South Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
General
Two segments: Nov. 7-8, 2026 and Nov. 28, 2026 - Jan. 24, 2027. Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: South Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Hunting
Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Scaup limit 1 before Dec. 11, 2 on or after.
Zone: South Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Hunting
Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Scaup limit 1 before Nov. 27, 2 on or after.
Zone: Central Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Hunting
Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset. Scaup limit 1 before Dec. 11, 2 on or after.
Zone: South Zone
Ducks, Coots, Mergansers
Hunting
Hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: North Zone
Early Teal
Hunting
Hunting hours: sunrise to sunset for teal
Zone: Statewide
Teal
Early Teal
Waterfowl hunting hours: sunrise to sunset for teal.
Zone: Statewide
White-fronted Geese
Hunting
Zone: North Zone
White-fronted Geese
General
Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: South Zone
White-fronted Geese
General
Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: Central Zone
White-fronted Geese
General
Waterfowl hunting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to sunset.
Zone: North Zone
White-fronted Geese
Hunting
Zone: Central Zone
White-fronted Geese
Hunting
Zone: South Zone
Youth & Veteran Waterfowl
Youth/Veteran
Zone: North Zone
Youth & Veteran Waterfowl
Youth/Veteran
Zone: Central Zone
Youth & Veteran Waterfowl
Youth/Veteran
Zone: South Zone
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Indiana Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Indiana?
September 1, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Indiana — general canada geese, light geese & brant runs Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Indiana DNR.
What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Indiana?
Indiana lists 35 waterfowl season windows: General Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant (Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027); Hunting Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant (Sep 1-13, 2026); Hunting Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant (Sep 5-13, 2026); General Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant (Sep 5, 2026-Feb 14, 2027); General Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant (Sep 5, 2026-Feb 14, 2027); Hunting Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant (Sep 5-13, 2026); Hunting Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant (Oct 24-Nov 1, 2026); Hunting Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant (Oct 31-Nov 8, 2026); and more. Always verify against Indiana DNR before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Indiana?
Yes — Indiana lists separate waterfowl seasons for General Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant, Hunting Canada Geese, Light Geese & Brant, Youth & Veteran Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Hunting Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, General Ducks, Coots, Mergansers, Hunting Early Teal. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Indiana DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Indiana?
Yes. Indiana generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Indiana DNR.