Florida is part of the Atlantic Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 6 through February 7, 2026, with 15 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
Florida Waterfowl Permit required
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September Canada Goose | Sep 6 | Sep 28 | 5 | 15 |
| First Split | Nov 22 | Nov 30 | 5 | 15 |
| Second Split | Dec 1 | Jan 30 | 5 | 15 |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 | Sep 24 | 6 | 18 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Day 1 | Nov 15 | Nov 15 | 6 | 18 |
| Youth Day 2 | Feb 7 | Feb 7 | 6 | 18 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Split | Nov 22 | Nov 30 | 6 | 18 |
| Second Split | Dec 6 | Jan 25 | 6 | 18 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Split | Nov 22 | Nov 30 | 15 | 45 |
| Second Split | Dec 6 | Jan 25 | 15 | 45 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Split | Nov 22 | Nov 30 | 15 | 45 |
| Second Split | Dec 6 | Jan 25 | 15 | 45 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Split | Nov 22 | Nov 30 | 5 | 15 |
| Second Split | Dec 6 | Jan 25 | 5 | 15 |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31 | Feb 1 | 6 | 18 |
Season dates and bag limits are verified against official state wildlife agency publications and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Data shown is for the 2025-2026 season. This data was verified on March 9, 2026. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.