Manitoba is part of the Central Flyway, one of four major migratory bird corridors in North America. The 2025–2026 waterfowl season runs from August 15 through December 6, 2025, with 12 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Manitoba Natural Resources and Northern Development within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3 - Northern1 | Sep 8 – Nov 30 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Zone 4 - Far North1 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Zone 2 - Central1 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Zone 1 - Southern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 Regular Duck Season | 8 | 24 |
| Species | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Mallard No more than 2 hens | 4 | 12 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Pintail (Northern) | 1 | 3 |
1Verified ECCC 2025-26. 8/24 bag. DB zones mapped: Z1(Southern)=Official Z4, Z2(Central)=Z3, Z3(Northern)=Z2, Z4(Far North)=Z1. Official MB has resident/non-resident date splits not captured. No individual duck species sub-limits in MB regs except Z4 non-resident canvasback/redhead 4 combined.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 4 - Far North1 | Sep 1 – Oct 31 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 15 |
| Zone 3 - Northern1 | Sep 8 – Nov 30 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 15 |
| Zone 2 - Central1 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 15 |
| Zone 1 - Southern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 Canada/Cackling Goose Season | 5 | 15 |
1Verified ECCC 2025-26. 5/15 bag (non-resident limit). Official resident limit is 8/24 for dark geese. White-fronted geese included in same category. DB uses non-resident limits as conservative default.
| Zone / Season | Dates | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 4 - Far North1 | Aug 15 – Oct 31 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
| Zone 3 - Northern1 | Sep 1 – Nov 30 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
| Zone 2 - Central1 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
| Zone 1 - Southern1 | Sep 1 – Dec 6 Snow/Ross Goose Season | 50 | – |
1Verified ECCC 2025-26. Fixed 20/60→50/no limit. Species also fixed. Z4(Far North) opens Aug 15 per ECCC special early season. Spring conservation harvest (Mar-May) not captured as separate season.
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.