Wisconsin Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Wisconsin waterfowl season dates start with Sep 16-Dec 16, 2026. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Wisconsin's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Sep 16-Dec 16, 2026.
Regular Canada Goose opens Sep 16, 2026 and closes Jan 2, 2027.
Falconry Ducks, Mergansers and Coots opens Sep 19, 2026 and closes Feb 12, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Wisconsin DNR.
Waterfowl
Canada Goose
Early Goose
Zone: Statewide
Canada Goose
Regular
Zone: Northern Goose Zone
Canada Goose
Regular
Three splits: Sept. 16-Oct. 11, Oct. 17-Dec. 6 and Dec. 19-Jan 2, 2027
Zone: Southern Goose Zone
Canada Goose
Regular
Two splits: Oct. 3-Oct. 11 and Oct. 17-January 5, 2027
Zone: Mississippi Goose Zone
Coot
Regular
dates not listed
Exact dates not listed in the current data.
Same as duck season for each zone.
Zone: All Zones
Duck
Regular
Zone: Northern Duck Zone
Duck
Regular
Two splits: Oct. 3-11 and Oct. 17-Dec. 6
Zone: Southern Duck Zone
Duck
Regular
Zone: Open Water Duck Zone
Ducks, Mergansers and Coots
Falconry
Half an hour before sunrise to sunset. Splits: Sept 19-20 and Jan 8-Feb. 12, 2027. Also South Zone Oct 3-11 and Oct 17-Dec 6; Open Water Zone Oct 17-Dec 15; North Zone Sept 26-Nov 24.
Zone: All Zones
Teal
Early Teal
Please double check shooting hours for early teal, since they have different shooting hours than other waterfowl species.
Zone: Statewide
Waterfowl
Youth Waterfowl
Zone: Statewide
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Wisconsin Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Wisconsin?
September 1, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Wisconsin — early goose canada goose runs Sep 1-15, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Wisconsin DNR.
What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin lists 10 waterfowl season windows: Early Goose Canada Goose (Sep 1-15, 2026); Regular Canada Goose (Sep 16-Dec 16, 2026); Regular Canada Goose (Sep 16, 2026-Jan 2, 2027); Regular Canada Goose (Oct 3, 2026-Jan 5, 2027); Regular Duck (Sep 26-Nov 24, 2026); Regular Duck (Oct 3-Dec 6, 2026); Regular Duck (Oct 17-Dec 15, 2026); Falconry Ducks, Mergansers and Coots (Sep 19, 2026-Feb 12, 2027); and more. Always verify against Wisconsin DNR before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Wisconsin?
Yes — Wisconsin lists separate waterfowl seasons for Early Goose Canada Goose, Regular Canada Goose, Regular Duck, Falconry Ducks, Mergansers and Coots, Early Teal Teal, Youth Waterfowl Waterfowl. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Wisconsin DNR.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Wisconsin?
Yes. Wisconsin generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Wisconsin DNR.