Nevada Duck Season
2026–2027
Season dates by zone, bag limits, youth days, and license requirements — verified against the Nevada Department of Wildlife.
- Earliest opener
- Sep 26
- Latest close
- Jan 31
- Daily bag
- 7 ducks
- Possession
- 21 ducks
Northeast Zone
Northwest Zone
Species limits apply
3× daily bag
Northeast Zone opens in
4 days
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Season dates by zone
Duck season, by zone. Always confirm shooting hours with NDOW.
Northeast Zone
105 days
- Sep 26 – Dec 1, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
Elko, Eureka, Lander & White Pine Counties (verbatim, CR 26-10 'Note regarding Waterfowl Zone designations').
Northwest Zone
105 days
- Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- Jan 6 – Jan 31, 2027
Carson City, Churchill, Douglas, Humboldt, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey & Washoe Counties (verbatim, CR 26-10 'Note regarding Waterfowl Zone designations').
South Zone (excluding Moapa Valley)
105 days
- Oct 17 – Oct 25, 2026
- Oct 28, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
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Esmeralda, Lincoln, Nye & Clark Counties (verbatim, CR 26-10 'Note regarding Waterfowl Zone designations'), excluding the Moapa Valley portion of Clark County (to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers), which NDOW schedules on its own separate season under this same South Zone designation.
South Zone - Moapa Valley (to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers)
93 days
- Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
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Moapa Valley area of Clark County, Nevada, extending to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers (CR 26-10 'OPEN AREAS: SOUTH ZONE — Moapa Valley to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers').
Other waterfowl seasonsCoot, Canada goose (regular), White-fronted goose, Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Coot
Northeast Zone
- Sep 26 – Dec 1, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
Coot
Northwest Zone
- Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- Jan 6 – Jan 31, 2027
Coot
South Zone (excluding Moapa Valley)
- Oct 17 – Oct 25, 2026
- Oct 28, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Coot
South Zone - Moapa Valley (to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers)
- Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Canada goose (regular)
Northeast Zone
- Sep 26 – Dec 1, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
Canada goose (regular)
Northwest Zone
- Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- Jan 6 – Jan 31, 2027
Canada goose (regular)
South Zone (excluding Moapa Valley)
- Oct 17 – Oct 25, 2026
- Oct 28, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Canada goose (regular)
South Zone - Moapa Valley (to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers)
- Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
White-fronted goose
Northeast Zone
- Sep 26 – Dec 1, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
White-fronted goose
Northwest Zone
- Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- Jan 6 – Jan 31, 2027
White-fronted goose
South Zone (excluding Moapa Valley)
- Oct 17 – Oct 25, 2026
- Oct 28, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
White-fronted goose
South Zone - Moapa Valley (to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers)
- Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Northeast Zone
- Oct 10 – Dec 1, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
- Feb 22 – Mar 7, 2027
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Northwest Zone
- Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027
- Jan 6 – Jan 31, 2027
- Feb 22 – Mar 7, 2027
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
South Zone (excluding Moapa Valley)
- Oct 17 – Oct 25, 2026
- Oct 28, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
South Zone - Moapa Valley (to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers)
- Oct 31, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Youth & special days
Youth waterfowl
- Northeast Zone:
- Sep 19 – Sep 20, 2026
- Northwest Zone:
- Oct 3, 2026 · Feb 13, 2027
- South Zone (excluding Moapa Valley):
- Feb 13 – Feb 14, 2027
- South Zone - Moapa Valley (to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers):
- Oct 24, 2026 · Feb 13 – Feb 14, 2027
Bag limits
Daily limit is 7 ducks total. Within those, no more than:
Light geese: 20 daily, 60 in possession.
Scaup (Northeast Zone): 2, then 2, then 0 daily, 6 in possession.
Scaup (Northwest Zone): 0, then 2, then 2 daily, 6 in possession.
Scaup (South Zone - Moapa Valley (to the confluence of the Muddy and Virgin Rivers)): 0, then 2 daily, 6 in possession.
Scaup (South Zone (excluding Moapa Valley)): 0, then 0, then 2 daily, 6 in possession.
What you need to hunt ducks in Nevada
Federal Duck Stamp — Required for hunters 16 and older, signed across the face.
HIP registration — Harvest Information Program registration for Nevada.
Nevada hunting license — Plus any state waterfowl permit or stamp the agency requires.
Nontoxic shot — Lead shot is prohibited for waterfowl nationwide.
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 NDOW (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 Nevada Department of Wildlife’s published 2026–2027 waterfowl regulations as checked on 2026-07-28. Confirm with the official source before you hunt: ndow.org (opens in a new tab)
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