Massachusetts is part of the Atlantic Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from September 1 through April 15, 2026, with 34 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | 15 | 45 |
| Regular Canada Goose - First Split | Oct 11 | Nov 28 | 3 | 9 |
| Regular Canada Goose - Second Split | Dec 15 | Jan 3 | 3 | 9 |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27 | Sep 28 | 6 | 18 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Duck Season - First Split | Oct 11 | Nov 28 | 6 | 18 |
| Regular Duck Season - Second Split | Dec 15 | Jan 3 | 6 | 18 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Goose Season - First Split | Oct 11 | Nov 28 | 25 | – |
| Snow Goose Season - Second Split | Dec 15 | Jan 3 | 25 | – |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coot Season - First Split | Oct 11 | Nov 28 | 15 | 45 |
| Coot Season - Second Split | Dec 15 | Jan 3 | 15 | 45 |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7 | Apr 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 has not yet been verified against official sources for this season. Always confirm with your state's official regulations before hunting.