Pennsylvania Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Pennsylvania waterfowl season dates start with Oct 10, 2026-Jan 9, 2027. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Pennsylvania's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Oct 10, 2026-Jan 9, 2027.
General Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers) opens Oct 10, 2026 and closes Jan 18, 2027.
General Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers) opens Oct 10, 2026 and closes Jan 9, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Waterfowl
Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers)
General
Season runs Oct. 10-Nov. 27 and Dec. 21-Jan. 9. Sunday hunting prohibited. Scaup: 1 daily Oct. 10-Nov. 25; 2 daily Nov. 26-27 and Dec. 21-Jan. 9.
Zone: Northwest Zone
Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers)
General
Season runs Oct. 10-17 and Nov. 18-Jan. 18. Sunday hunting prohibited. Scaup: 1 daily Oct. 10-17 and Nov. 18-Dec. 25; 2 daily Dec. 26-Jan. 18.
Zone: South Zone
Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers)
General
Season runs Oct. 10-24 and Nov. 17-Jan. 9. Sunday hunting prohibited. Scaup: 1 daily Oct. 10-24 and Nov. 17-Dec. 17; 2 daily Dec. 18-Jan. 9.
Zone: North Zone
Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers)
General
Sunday hunting prohibited. Scaup: 1 daily Nov. 2-24 and Dec. 18-Jan. 9; 2 daily Nov. 25-Dec. 17.
Zone: Lake Erie Zone
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Pennsylvania Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Pennsylvania?
October 10, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Pennsylvania — general ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers) runs Oct 10, 2026-Jan 9, 2027. Confirm zone and permit details with Pennsylvania Game Commission.
What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania lists 4 waterfowl season windows: General Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers) (Oct 10, 2026-Jan 9, 2027); General Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers) (Oct 10, 2026-Jan 18, 2027); General Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers) (Oct 10, 2026-Jan 9, 2027); General Ducks (including sea ducks, coots and mergansers) (Nov 2, 2026-Jan 9, 2027). Always verify against Pennsylvania Game Commission before hunting.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Pennsylvania Game Commission.