Massachusetts Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Opens in 13 daysMassachusetts's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-27. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
Zones & dates
- Closed
Statewide
Early
- Opens
- September 1, 2026
- Closes
- September 25, 2026
- Bag limit
- Regular goose seasons vary by zone; late season through mid-February
- Opens in 13 days
Central Zone
Regular - split 1
- Opens
- October 10, 2026
- Closes
- November 28, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 13 days
Coastal Zone
Regular - split 1
- Opens
- October 10, 2026
- Closes
- October 17, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 15 days
Berkshire Zone
Regular - split 1
- Opens
- October 12, 2026
- Closes
- November 28, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 61 days
Coastal Zone
Regular - split 2
- Opens
- November 27, 2026
- Closes
- January 27, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 78 days
Berkshire Zone
Regular - split 2
- Opens
- December 14, 2026
- Closes
- January 2, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 79 days
Central Zone
Regular - split 2
- Opens
- December 15, 2026
- Closes
- January 2, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
Key rules
- Dates and units
- Use the zone or region shown for your hunt. Dates may vary by unit, hunt number, permit, or local closure.
- Official regulations
- Confirm license, permit, legal shooting hours, bag limits, and special requirements with the state agency before hunting.
- Important warning
- This listing includes dates that vary by unit, draw, permit, or regulation. The official source controls.
Frequently asked questions
Massachusetts's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-01 and closes 2027-01-27. Dates, permits, or availability vary by unit, hunt, or regulation; check the official source before hunting.
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.