Georgia Duck Season
2026–2027
Season dates by zone, bag limits, youth days, and license requirements — verified against the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
- Earliest opener
- Nov 21
- Latest close
- Jan 31
- Daily bag
- 6 ducks
- Possession
- 18 ducks
Statewide
Statewide
Species limits apply
3× daily bag
Statewide opens in
58 days
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Season dates by zone
Duck season. Always confirm shooting hours with Georgia DNR.
Statewide
60 days
- Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Other waterfowl seasonsCoot, Early teal, Early Canada goose, Canada goose (regular), White-fronted goose, Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s), Sea duck
Coot
Statewide
- Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Early teal
Statewide
- Sep 12 – Sep 20, 2026
Early Canada goose
Statewide
- Sep 5 – Sep 27, 2026
Canada goose (regular)
Statewide
- Oct 10 – Oct 25, 2026
- Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
White-fronted goose
Statewide
- Oct 10 – Oct 25, 2026
- Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Statewide
- Oct 10 – Oct 25, 2026
- Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Sea duck
Statewide
- Nov 21 – Nov 29, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Bag limits
Daily limit is 6 ducks total. Within those, no more than:
Light geese: 5 daily, 15 in possession.
Mergansers: 5 daily, 15 in possession.
Scaup: 1 daily, 3 in possession.
What you need to hunt ducks in Georgia
GA Waterfowl Migratory Bird License — Required for all migratory bird hunters age 16 and older, resident or nonresident.
Federal Duck Stamp
Nontoxic shot — Lead shot is prohibited for waterfowl nationwide.
- Included at no additional cost with a Sportsman's License, Youth Sportsman's License, Honorary License, or Lifetime License.
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 MarshHQ is not responsible for errors or out-of-date information — confirm current requirements directly with Georgia DNR (opens in a new tab) before you hunt.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 Georgia Department of Natural Resources’s published 2026–2027 waterfowl regulations as checked on 2026-08-09. Confirm with the official source before you hunt: publuu.com (opens in a new tab)
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