Oklahoma Duck Season
2026–2027
Season dates by zone, bag limits, youth days, and license requirements — verified against the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation.
- Earliest opener
- Oct 10
- Latest close
- Jan 31
- Daily bag
- 6 ducks
- Possession
- 18 ducks
High Plains Mallard Management Unit (Panhandle)
Zones 1 & 2
Species limits apply
3× daily bag
High Plains Mallard Management Unit (Panhandle) opens in
16 days
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Season dates by zone
Duck season, by zone. Always confirm shooting hours with ODWC.
High Plains Mallard Management Unit (Panhandle)
96 days
- Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027
Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver Counties (the Oklahoma Panhandle).
Zones 1 & 2
74 days
- Nov 14 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
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All Oklahoma counties other than the Panhandle (Cimarron, Texas, and Beaver Counties). Zones 1 and 2 exist as separate zones in ODWC's framework but carry IDENTICAL 2026-27 duck dates, so they are modeled as one combined zone here — splitting them would change nothing the app enforces or displays.
Other waterfowl seasonsCoot, Early teal, Early Canada goose, Canada goose (regular), White-fronted goose, Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s), Light goose conservation order
Coot
High Plains Mallard Management Unit (Panhandle)
- Oct 10, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027
Coot
Zones 1 & 2
- Nov 14 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Jan 31, 2027
Early teal
Statewide
- Sep 12 – Sep 20, 2026
Early Canada goose
Statewide
- Sep 12 – Sep 21, 2026
Canada goose (regular)
Statewide
- Nov 7 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
White-fronted goose
Statewide
- Nov 7 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Feb 7, 2027
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Statewide
- Nov 7 – Dec 6, 2026
- Dec 12, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027
Light goose conservation order
Statewide
- Feb 15 – Mar 30, 2027
Youth & special days
Youth waterfowl
- High Plains Mallard Management Unit (Panhandle):
- Oct 3, 2026 · Jan 30, 2027
- Zones 1 & 2:
- Nov 7, 2026 · Feb 6, 2027
Bag limits
Daily limit is 6 ducks total. Within those, no more than:
Light geese: 50 daily.
Light goose (snow, blue, Ross’s)
Light geese: No daily limit daily.
Light goose conservation order
Scaup: 1 daily, 3 in possession.
What you need to hunt ducks in Oklahoma
Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting License — Required in addition to a base hunting license, for residents ages 18–64 and nonresidents 18 and older.
HIP Permit — Required of all migratory bird hunters, unless exempt.
Federal Duck Stamp — Required for hunters 16 and older, signed across the face.
Nontoxic shot — Lead shot is prohibited for waterfowl nationwide.
- Hunters under 18 with a youth license, residents 65 and older, lifetime license holders, resident landowners hunting their own property, and Lifetime Duck Stamp holders are exempt from the Oklahoma Waterfowl Hunting 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 ODWC (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 Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation’s published 2026–2027 waterfowl regulations as checked on 2026-07-28. Confirm with the official source before you hunt: wildlifedepartment.com (opens in a new tab)
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