Pennsylvania 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 41 distinct season segments covering ducks, geese, coots, and other migratory game birds. Season dates and bag limits are set annually by the Game Commission within frameworks established by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September Canada Goose | Sep 1 | Sep 25 | 8 | 24 |
| Regular Canada Goose - Split 1 | Oct 25 | Nov 28 | 5 | 15 |
| Regular Canada Goose - Split 2 | Dec 15 | Jan 17 | 5 | 15 |
| Late Canada Goose | Jan 30 | Feb 21 | 5 | 15 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Zone Duck Season - Split 1 | Oct 11 | Nov 28 | 6 | 18 |
| Northwest Zone Duck Season - Split 2 | Dec 22 | Jan 10 | 6 | 18 |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Goose Season - Split 1 | Oct 11 | Nov 28 | 25 | – |
| Snow Goose Season - Split 2 | Dec 22 | Jan 10 | 25 | – |
| Segment | Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coot Season - Split 1 | Oct 11 | Nov 28 | 15 | 45 |
| Coot Season - Split 2 | Dec 22 | Jan 10 | 15 | 45 |
| Opens | Closes | Daily Bag | Possession |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1 | 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.