Tennessee Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Tennessee 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
Tennessee's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Oct 10-22, 2026.
General Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Feb 14, 2027.
General Brant opens Sep 1, 2026 and closes Feb 14, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Tennessee TWRA.
Waterfowl
27 listed rowsBlue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)
Regular Season - Phase 1
Standard federal regulations apply; unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.
Zone: Statewide
Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)
General
Multiple segments: Sept. 1-20, 2026; Oct. 10-22, 2026; Nov. 28-29, 2026; Dec. 5, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027. Standard federal regulations apply - unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.
Zone: Statewide
Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)
Regular Season - Phase 2
Standard federal regulations apply; unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.
Zone: Statewide
Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)
Regular Season - Phase 3
Standard federal regulations apply; unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.
Zone: Statewide
Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)
Regular Season - Phase 4
Standard federal regulations apply; unplugged shotguns and electronic calls NOT allowed.
Zone: Statewide
Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese)
Light Goose Conservation Season
Unplugged shotguns, electronic calls, shooting 30 min before sunrise to 30 min after sunset allowed. Free Light Goose Conservation Season Permit required. No Federal or state waterfowl stamps required. Post-season survey required.
Zone: Statewide
Brant
Regular Season
Also Oct. 10-22, Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027.
Zone: Statewide
Brant
General
Multiple segments: Sept. 1-20, 2026; Oct. 10-22, 2026; Nov. 28-29, 2026; Dec. 5, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027.
Zone: Statewide
Brant
Regular Season - Phase 2
Zone: Statewide
Brant
Regular Season - Phase 3
Zone: Statewide
Brant
Regular Season - Phase 4
Zone: Statewide
Canada Goose
Early Season
Zone: Statewide
Canada Goose
General
Multiple segments: Sept. 1-20, 2026 (5/day); Oct. 10-22, 2026 (3/day); Nov. 28-29, 2026 (3/day); Dec. 5, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027 (3/day).
Zone: Statewide
Canada Goose
Regular Season - Phase 1
Zone: Statewide
Canada Goose
Regular Season - Phase 2
Zone: Statewide
Canada Goose
Regular Season - Phase 3
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Coot & Mergansers
Regular
Two segments: Nov. 28-29, 2026 and Dec. 5, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027. Scaup limit varies: 1 scaup Nov. 28-30 & Dec. 5-17, 2026; 2 scaup Dec. 18, 2026 - Jan. 31, 2027. Mallard: 4 (no more than 2 female); 3 wood ducks; 2 canvasbacks; 2 redheads; 2 black ducks; 3 pintails; 1 mottled duck.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Coot & Mergansers
Regular Season - Phase 1
Scaup limit: 1 scaup Nov. 28-30 & Dec. 5-17, then 2 scaup Dec. 18 - Jan. 31, 2027.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Coot & Mergansers
Regular Season - Phase 2
Scaup limit: 1 scaup through Dec. 17, then 2 scaup Dec. 18 - Jan. 31, 2027.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Coot & Mergansers
Youth Sportsman Waterfowl
Hunt days are Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, 2027. Only youth hunters ages 6-16 may harvest coot, gallinule, moorhen, ducks, mergansers, and geese. Non-hunting adult 21+ must accompany youth.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Coot & Mergansers
Veterans and Active Military Personnel
Hunt days: Feb. 7 and 14, 2027. Veterans and active military personnel only may hunt.
Zone: Statewide
Ducks, Coot & Mergansers
Veterans and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl
Hunt days are Feb. 7 and Feb. 14, 2027. Only veterans and active military may hunt.
Zone: Statewide
White-Fronted Goose
General
Two segments: Nov. 28-29, 2026 and Dec. 5, 2026 - Feb. 14, 2027.
Zone: Statewide
White-Fronted Goose
Regular Season - Phase 1
Zone: Statewide
White-Fronted Goose
Regular Season - Phase 2
Zone: Statewide
Wood Duck and Teal
Early Teal
Zone: Statewide
Wood Duck and Teal
Early Season
Zone: Statewide
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Tennessee Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Tennessee?
September 1, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Tennessee — regular season - phase 1 blue, snow & ross's geese (light geese) runs Sep 1-20, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Tennessee TWRA.
What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Tennessee?
Tennessee lists 27 waterfowl season windows: Regular Season - Phase 1 Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) (Sep 1-20, 2026); General Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) (Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027); Regular Season - Phase 2 Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) (Oct 10-22, 2026); Regular Season - Phase 3 Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) (Nov 28-29, 2026); Regular Season - Phase 4 Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) (Dec 5, 2026-Feb 14, 2027); Light Goose Conservation Season Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese) (Feb 15-Mar 31, 2027); Regular Season Brant (Sep 1-20, 2026); General Brant (Sep 1, 2026-Feb 14, 2027); and more. Always verify against Tennessee TWRA before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Tennessee?
Yes — Tennessee lists separate waterfowl seasons for Regular Season - Phase 1 Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese), General Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese), Regular Season - Phase 2 Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese), Regular Season - Phase 3 Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese), Regular Season - Phase 4 Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese), Light Goose Conservation Season Blue, Snow & Ross's Geese (Light Geese). Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Tennessee TWRA.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Tennessee?
Yes. Tennessee generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Tennessee TWRA.