Georgia 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 January 25, 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 Department of Natural Resources within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September Canada Goose | Sep 6 | Sep 28 | 5 | 15 |
| Early Season | Oct 11 | Oct 26 | 5 | 15 |
| First Split | Nov 22 | Nov 30 | 5 | 15 |
| Second Split | Dec 6 | Jan 25 | 5 | 15 |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 | Sep 21 | 6 | 18 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Season | Oct 11 | Oct 26 | 5 | 15 |
| First Split | Nov 22 | Nov 30 | 5 | 15 |
| Second Split | Dec 6 | Jan 25 | 5 | 15 |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 | Nov 16 | 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 | 5 | 15 |
| Second Split | Dec 6 | Jan 25 | 5 | 15 |
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.