Maryland Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Opens in 13 daysMaryland's waterfowl season opens 2026-10-10 and closes 2027-01-30.
Last verified September 25, 2026Maryland wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Opens in 79 days
AP Zone
Regular (segment 2)
- Opens
- December 15, 2026
- Closes
- January 30, 2027
- Bag limit
- Segment 1 Nov 24-27, 2026
- Opens in 13 days
Eastern Zone
Regular (segment 1)
- Opens
- October 10, 2026
- Closes
- October 17, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 48 days
Eastern Zone
Regular (segment 2)
- Opens
- November 14, 2026
- Closes
- November 27, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 79 days
Eastern Zone
Regular (segment 3)
- Opens
- December 15, 2026
- Closes
- January 30, 2027
- Bag limit
- Western Zone: Oct 3-17, Nov 21-27, Dec 15-Jan 30
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
Frequently asked questions
Maryland's waterfowl season opens 2026-10-10 and closes 2027-01-30.
Regulations change every year and can vary by county or unit. Hunting Season by State is a reference tool, not a substitute for the official regulation book — always verify dates, zones, and bag limits with the state wildlife agency before you hunt.