Georgia Duck Season 2026-27: Dates, Teal and Bag Limits
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Duck season
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season (first segment) | Statewide | Nov. 21, 2026 to Nov. 29, 2026 | Opens in 26 days |
| Regular Season (second segment) | Statewide | Dec. 12, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027 | Opens in 47 days |
One season for the whole state, in two segments: Nov. 21-29 and Dec. 12-Jan. 31. Covers ducks, mergansers and coots.
Early teal and special days
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Teal | Statewide | Sept. 12, 2026 to Sept. 20, 2026 | Closed |
| Youth, Veterans and Active Military Days | Statewide | Nov. 14, 2026 to Nov. 15, 2026 | Opens in 19 days |
Daily bag limits
| Species | Daily limit |
|---|---|
| Total ducks | 6 |
| Mallards (hens) | 2 (1) |
| Wood ducks | 3 |
| Canvasbacks | 2 |
| Redheads | 2 |
| Black or mottled ducks | 1 |
| Pintails | 1 |
| Scaup | 1 |
| Sea ducks | 4 |
| Mergansers | 5 |
| Coots | 15 |
Georgia allows 2 mallards a day, only 1 a hen, and 1 pintail. Harlequin ducks and brant are closed.
Youth, veterans and active military days
Nov. 14-15, the weekend before the regular season opens. Youth under 16 may hunt ducks and geese with an adult at least 18 years old who does not hunt. Veterans and active-duty military may hunt the same days.
Falconry
Falconers have a longer migratory bird season: Sept. 5-27, Oct. 10-25, Nov. 14-15, Nov. 21-Dec. 6 and Dec. 12-Jan. 31, with a limit of 3 a day and 9 in possession. A falconry permit and hunting license are required.
Shooting hours and stamps
- One-half hour before sunrise to sunset for all migratory birds.
- Under the Duck Stamp Modernization Act, an electronic Federal Duck Stamp is valid from purchase through June 30. The physical stamp is mailed after March 10.
Federal waterfowl rules
- Only approved nontoxic shot may be used or possessed for ducks and coots.
- Shotguns may hold no more than three shells unless plugged with a one-piece filler.
- Hunting over bait and using live birds as decoys are prohibited.
Frequently asked questions
When does duck season start in Georgia?
The regular season opens Nov. 21, 2026. Early teal runs Sept. 12-20, and the youth, veterans and military days are Nov. 14-15.
When does duck season end in Georgia?
Jan. 31, 2027. The season closes Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 between its two segments.
How many mallards can you shoot in Georgia?
Two a day, and only one of them may be a hen.
What is the duck limit in Georgia?
Six ducks a day, with no more than 2 mallards (1 hen), 3 wood ducks, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 1 black or mottled duck, 1 pintail, 1 scaup and 4 sea ducks.
Duck season in other states
Texas · Pennsylvania · Michigan · Wisconsin · Ohio · New York · Missouri · Minnesota · Indiana · Virginia · North Carolina · Kentucky · Tennessee · Alabama.
Deer seasons are on the Georgia deer season page, and turkey seasons on the Georgia turkey season page.
Source: Georgia Hunting Regulations 2026-27, linked by Georgia DNR, Migratory Birds Seasons. Federal rules: 50 CFR 20.21 and 20.108.
Verified on Oct. 24, 2026.
Always check the WMA rules and federal regulations before hunting waterfowl in Georgia.