Mississippi Duck Season 2026-27: Dates, Splits and Limits
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Duck, merganser and coot season
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season (first segment) | Statewide | Nov. 27, 2026 to Nov. 29, 2026 | Opens in 25 days |
| Regular Season (second segment) | Statewide | Dec. 4, 2026 to Dec. 6, 2026 | Opens in 32 days |
| Regular Season (third segment) | Statewide | Dec. 9, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027 | Opens in 37 days |
One statewide season: Thanksgiving weekend, the first weekend of December, then a 54-day run from Dec. 9 to Jan. 31.
Teal, youth, veterans and military
| Season | Zone | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September Teal | Statewide | Sept. 19, 2026 to Sept. 27, 2026 | Closed |
| Youth, Veterans and Active Military Days | Statewide | Feb. 6, 2027 to Feb. 7, 2027 | Opens in 96 days |
Daily bag limits
| Species | Daily limit |
|---|---|
| Total ducks | 6 |
| Mallards (hens) | 4 (2) |
| Wood ducks | 3 |
| Pintails | 3 |
| Canvasbacks | 2 |
| Redheads | 2 |
| Black ducks | 2 |
| Mottled ducks | 1 |
| Scaup | 1, then 2 |
| Mergansers (hooded) | 5 (2) |
| Coots | 15 |
Scaup: 1 a day Nov. 27 to 29, Dec. 4 to 6 and Dec. 9 to 17; 2 a day Dec. 18 to Jan. 31. Possession is three times the daily limit. Shooting hours for all migratory game birds are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
September teal
Sept. 19, 2026 to Sept. 27, 2026, 6 a day and 18 in possession.
Geese
| Species | Daily | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Canada geese | 5 | 15 |
| White-fronted geese | 3 | 9 |
| Snow, blue and Ross's geese | 20 | No limit |
| Brant | 1 | 3 |
The regular goose season runs Nov. 13 to 29, Dec. 4 to 6 and Dec. 9 to Jan. 31. The September Canada goose season ran Sept. 1 to 30, 5 a day, and was closed on Roebuck Lake in Leflore County.
Light goose conservation order
Oct. 1 to Nov. 12, Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, Feb. 1 to 5 and Feb. 8 to March 31, with no limit. Hunters need a Mississippi hunting license, a state waterfowl stamp and a free permit number from MDWFP; a federal duck stamp is not required. Electronic calls and unplugged shotguns are allowed, nontoxic shot is required, and shooting runs from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Federal waterfowl rules
- Only approved nontoxic shot may be used or possessed for ducks and coots.
- Outside the conservation order, 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 Mississippi?
Nov. 27, 2026, the day after Thanksgiving, for three days. A second weekend runs Dec. 4, 2026 to Dec. 6, 2026, and the main segment Dec. 9, 2026 to Jan. 31, 2027.
Does Mississippi have duck zones?
No. Mississippi has one statewide zone for ducks, mergansers and coots.
How many scaup can you shoot in Mississippi?
One a day through Dec. 17, and two a day from Dec. 18 to Jan. 31.
When are the Mississippi youth and veterans waterfowl days?
Feb. 6, 2027 to Feb. 7, 2027, after the regular season, with regular-season limits.
When does goose season open in Mississippi?
Nov. 13 for Canada, white-fronted, snow, blue and Ross's geese and brant, two weeks before ducks. A September Canada goose season ran Sept. 1 to 30.
Duck season in other states
Texas · Pennsylvania · Michigan · Wisconsin · Ohio · Georgia · New York · Missouri · Minnesota · Indiana · Virginia · North Carolina · Kentucky · Tennessee · Alabama · Arkansas · Louisiana.
Deer seasons are on the Mississippi deer season page.
Source: Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, 2026-2027 Hunting Seasons (June 26, 2026). Federal rules: 50 CFR 20.21 and 20.108.
Verified on Nov. 2, 2026.
Always check the MDWFP rules for the WMA where you hunt.