Wyoming Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Wyoming waterfowl season dates start with Sep 26-Nov 29, 2026. The table below keeps every listed waterfowl row together with zones and notes where available.
Quick answer
Wyoming's listed 2026-27 waterfowl season runs Sep 26-Nov 29, 2026.
General - Split 1 Coots opens Sep 26, 2026 and closes Nov 29, 2026.
General Coots opens Sep 26, 2026 and closes Jan 8, 2027.
The tables below keep the rest of the listed seasons together by species, with source links back to Wyoming Game & Fish.
Waterfowl
32 listed rowsCoots
General - Split 1
Zone: Central Flyway - Zone C2
Coots
General
Closed areas Section 3 subsections d, e; subsection f through Oct. 8.
Zone: Pacific Flyway
Coots
General - Split 1
Zone: Central Flyway - Zone C1
Coots
General - Split 1
Closed area Section 3 subsection b.
Zone: Central Flyway - Zone C1A (Goshen and Platte counties)
Dark Geese
General - Split 1
Zone: Central Flyway - Zone C2
Dark Geese
General
Closed areas Section 3 subsections d, e; subsection f through Oct. 8.
Zone: Pacific Flyway
Dark Geese
General - Split 1
Zone: Central Flyway - Zone C1
Dark Geese
General - Split 1
Closed area Section 3 subsection b. See Section 6 for Bump-Sullivan Managed Goose Hunt information.
Zone: Central Flyway - Zone C1A (Goshen and Platte counties)
Ducks and Mergansers
General - Split 1
Species restrictions apply. 2 blue-winged teal may be taken in addition to regular limit Sep. 26-Oct. 4.
Zone: Central Flyway - Zone C2 (Albany, Campbell, Crook, Johnson, Laramie, Niobrara, Sheridan, Weston counties and Carbon County east of Continental Divide)
Ducks and Mergansers
General
Closed areas Section 3 subsections d, e; subsection f through Oct. 8. Restrictions: no more than 2 hen mallards, 3 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 2 scaup (no scaup after Dec. 20).
Zone: Pacific Flyway
Ducks and Mergansers
General - Split 1
Zone C1 includes Big Horn, Converse, Hot Springs, Natrona, Park, Washakie counties, and Fremont County (excluding portions south/west of Continental Divide). Species restrictions apply.
Zone: Central Flyway - Zone C1
Ducks and Mergansers
General - Split 1
Closed area Section 3 subsection b. Species restrictions apply.
Zone: Central Flyway - Zone C1A (Goshen and Platte counties)
| Season | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Canada GooseEarly Season · Central Flyway - Zone C2 | Closed | |
| Canada GooseEarly Season · Pacific FlywayClosed areas Section 3 subsections d, e; subsection f through Oct. 8. | Closed | |
| CootsGeneral - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C1A (Goshen and Platte counties)Closed areas Section 3 subsection b; subsection a after Nov. 13. | Upcoming | |
| CootsGeneral - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C1Closed area Section 3 subsection c after Nov. 14. | Upcoming | |
| CootsGeneral - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C2 | Upcoming | |
| Dark GeeseGeneral - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C1A (Goshen and Platte counties)Closed areas Section 3 subsections a, b. See Section 6 for Bump-Sullivan Managed Goose Hunt information. | Upcoming | |
| Dark GeeseGeneral - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C1Closed area Section 3 subsection c. | Upcoming | |
| Dark GeeseGeneral - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C2 | Upcoming | |
| Ducks and MergansersGeneral - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C1Closed area Section 3 subsection c after Nov. 14. Species restrictions apply. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks and MergansersGeneral - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C1A (Goshen and Platte counties)Closed areas Section 3 subsection b; subsection a after Nov. 13. Species restrictions apply. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks and MergansersGeneral - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C2Species restrictions apply. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks, Mergansers and CootsYouth/Veteran/Active Military Special Days · Pacific Flyway and Central Flyway Zone C2Only qualifying youths (17 and under, accompanied by adult 18+), veterans, and active military may take ducks, mergansers, coots and geese. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. Areas in Section 3 (b), (d), (e) and (f) closed. | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers and CootsExtended Falconry - Split 1 · Central Flyway - Zone C2Falconry aggregate bag/possession limits. | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers and CootsYouth/Veteran/Active Military Special Days · Central Flyway Zones C1 and C1AOnly qualifying youths (17 and under, accompanied by adult 18+), veterans, and active military may take ducks, mergansers, coots and geese. Additional blue-winged teal limit does not apply. Areas in Section 3 (b), (d), (e) and (f) closed. | Closed | |
| Ducks, Mergansers and CootsExtended Falconry · Central Flyway - Zone C1 and C1AClosed area Section 3 subsection b. Falconry aggregate bag/possession limits. | Upcoming | |
| Ducks, Mergansers and CootsExtended Falconry - Split 2 · Central Flyway - Zone C2Falconry aggregate bag/possession limits. | Upcoming | |
| Light GeeseGeneral · Pacific FlywayClosed areas Section 3 subsections d, e; subsection f through Oct. 8. | Open | |
| Light GeeseGeneral - Season 1 · Central FlywayClosed areas Section 3 subsection b; subsection a after Nov. 13; subsection c after Nov. 14. | Open | |
| Light GeeseGeneral - Season 2 · Central FlywayClosed areas Section 3 subsections a, b, c. | Upcoming | |
| Light GeeseConservation Order · Central Flyway portion of WyomingClosed areas Section 3 subsections a(ii), a(iii), b, c. Conservation Order Special Management Permit required. Shotguns not required to be plugged. Electronic calls allowed. Shooting hours 1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset. Duck stamp and HIP permit not required for conservation order. | Upcoming |
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Wyoming Waterfowl Season FAQ
When does waterfowl season open in Wyoming?
September 1, 2026 is the earliest listed waterfowl opener in Wyoming — early season canada goose runs Sep 1-8, 2026. Confirm zone and permit details with Wyoming Game & Fish.
What are the 2026-27 waterfowl season dates in Wyoming?
Wyoming lists 32 waterfowl season windows: Early Season Canada Goose (Sep 1-8, 2026); Early Season Canada Goose (Sep 1-8, 2026); General - Split 1 Coots (Sep 26-Nov 29, 2026); General Coots (Sep 26, 2026-Jan 8, 2027); General - Split 1 Coots (Oct 3-20, 2026); General - Split 1 Coots (Oct 3-20, 2026); General - Split 2 Coots (Nov 14, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); General - Split 2 Coots (Nov 14, 2026-Jan 31, 2027); and more. Always verify against Wyoming Game & Fish before hunting.
Are there different waterfowl seasons in Wyoming?
Yes — Wyoming lists separate waterfowl seasons for Early Season Canada Goose, General - Split 1 Coots, General Coots, General - Split 2 Coots, General - Split 1 Dark Geese, General Dark Geese. Each can carry its own dates, zones, and weapon rules; see the table above and Wyoming Game & Fish.
Do I need a license to hunt waterfowl in Wyoming?
Yes. Wyoming generally requires the appropriate hunting license, and waterfowl hunting may also require tags, permits, stamps, or zone authorizations. Confirm requirements with Wyoming Game & Fish.