Arizona Duck Season
2026–2027
Season dates by zone, bag limits, youth days, and license requirements — verified against the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
- Earliest opener
- Oct 23
- Latest close
- Jan 31
- Daily bag
- 7 ducks
- Possession
- 21 ducks
Statewide
Statewide
Species limits apply
3× daily bag
Statewide opens in
30 days
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Season dates by zone
Duck season. Always confirm shooting hours with AZGFD.
Statewide
101 days
- Oct 23, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Other waterfowl seasonsCoot, Canada goose (regular), Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Coot
Statewide
- Oct 23, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Canada goose (regular)
Statewide
- Oct 23, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Statewide
- Oct 23, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Youth & special days
Youth waterfowl
- Statewide:
- Feb 6 – Feb 7, 2027
Bag limits
Daily limit is 7 ducks total. Within those, no more than:
Light geese: 20 daily, 60 in possession.
Scaup: 2 daily, 6 in possession.
What you need to hunt ducks in Arizona
Arizona Migratory Bird Stamp — Required with a valid hunting license for hunters age 18 and older.
Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp
Nontoxic shot — Lead shot is prohibited for waterfowl nationwide.
- Hunters ages 10–17 need only a Youth Combination Hunt and Fish License, which includes migratory bird stamp privileges — no separate stamp purchase.
- Children under 10 may hunt waterfowl without a license if accompanied by a properly licensed adult.
License and permit names and exemptions are set by the state and can change without notice, and fees aren’t listed here for the same reason. MarshHQ is not responsible for errors or out-of-date information — confirm current requirements directly with AZGFD (opens in a new tab) before you hunt.
Disclaimer: Bag limits and season dates are for reference only and may not reflect the most current regulations. Always verify with USFWS and your state wildlife agency before hunting. Dates and limits above reflect the Arizona Game and Fish Department’s published 2026–2027 waterfowl regulations as checked on 2026-08-09. Confirm with the official source before you hunt: azgfd-portal-wordpress-pantheon.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com (opens in a new tab)
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