Mississippi Waterfowl Season 2025-26
Mississippi waterfowl season dates start with Oct 1, 2025-Mar 31, 2026. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Mississippi's listed 2025-26 waterfowl season runs Oct 1, 2025-Mar 31, 2026.
Light Goose Conservation Order Light Goose (Snow, Blue, Ross') opens Oct 1, 2025 and closes Mar 31, 2026.
General Season Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross', Brant) opens Nov 14, 2025 and closes Jan 31, 2026.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Mississippi MDWFP.
Waterfowl
Canada Geese
September Canada Goose Season
Season closed on Roebuck Lake in Leflore County.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots
General Season
Two splits: Nov. 28-Nov. 30 and Dec. 6-Jan. 31. Duck bag limit includes no more than 4 mallards (no more than 2 females), 1 mottled duck, 2 black ducks, 3 pintails, 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads. Scaup: 1/day Nov. 28-Dec. 17; 2/day Dec. 18-Jan. 31.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots
General
Two season segments: Nov. 28-30 and Dec. 6-Jan. 31. Scaup limit is 1/day Nov. 28-Nov. 30 and Dec. 6-17; 2/day Dec. 18-Jan. 31.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots
General
Scaup limit 2/day Dec. 18-Jan. 31. No more than 4 mallards (max 2 female), 1 mottled duck, 2 black ducks, 3 pintails, 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Mergansers, Coots, and Geese
Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Days
Zone: Statewide
Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross', and Brant)
General
Two season segments: Nov. 14-30 and Dec. 6-Jan. 31.
Zone: Statewide
Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross', and Brant)
General
Zone: Statewide
Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross', Brant)
General Season
Two splits: Nov. 14-Nov. 30 and Dec. 6-Jan. 31.
Zone: Statewide
Light Geese (Snow, Blue, Ross')
Light Goose Conservation Order
Special permit required. Four splits: Oct. 1-Nov. 13, Dec. 1-Dec. 5, Feb. 1-Feb. 6, Feb. 9-Mar. 31. Electronic calls and unplugged shotguns allowed. Non-toxic shot required. No federal duck stamp required. Shooting hours: 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset.
Zone: Statewide
Light Goose (Snow, Blue, Ross')
Light Goose Conservation Order
Special permit required. Multiple segments: Oct. 1-Nov. 13, Dec. 1-Dec. 5, Feb. 1-Feb. 6, Feb. 9-Mar. 31. Electronic calls and unplugged shotguns allowed. Non-toxic shot required. No federal duck stamp needed. Valid MS hunting license and state waterfowl stamp required.
Zone: Statewide
Teal
September Teal Season
Zone: Statewide
Waterfowl - Youth, Veterans, and Active Military
Special Youth/Veterans/Military Days
Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Days.
Zone: Statewide
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Mississippi Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Mississippi?
September 1, 2025 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Mississippi — september canada goose season canada geese runs Sep 1-30, 2025. Confirm zone and permit details with Mississippi MDWFP.
What are the 2025-26 waterfowl season dates in Mississippi?
Mississippi lists 12 waterfowl season windows: September Canada Goose Season Canada Geese (Sep 1-30, 2025); General Season Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots (Nov 28, 2025-Jan 31, 2026); General Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots (Nov 28-30, 2025); General Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots (Dec 6, 2025-Jan 31, 2026); Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Days Ducks, Mergansers, Coots, and Geese (Feb 7-8, 2026); General Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross', and Brant) (Nov 14-30, 2025); General Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross', and Brant) (Dec 6, 2025-Jan 31, 2026); General Season Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross', Brant) (Nov 14, 2025-Jan 31, 2026); and more. Always verify against Mississippi MDWFP before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Mississippi?
Yes — Mississippi lists separate waterfowl seasons for September Canada Goose Season Canada Geese, General Season Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots, General Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots, Youth, Veterans, and Active Military Waterfowl Days Ducks, Mergansers, Coots, and Geese, General Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross', and Brant), General Season Geese (Canada, White-fronted, Snow, Blue, Ross', Brant). Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Mississippi MDWFP.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Mississippi?
Yes. Mississippi generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Mississippi MDWFP.