Minnesota Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Open nowMinnesota's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-05 and closes 2026-12-06.
Last verified September 25, 2026Minnesota wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Closed
Statewide
Early
- Opens
- September 5, 2026
- Closes
- September 20, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Open now
North Zone
Regular
- Opens
- September 26, 2026
- Closes
- November 24, 2026
- Bag limit
- Canada goose North Zone Sept 26 - Dec 25
- Open now
Central Zone
Regular - split 1
- Opens
- September 26, 2026
- Closes
- October 4, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Open now
South Zone
Regular - split 1
- Opens
- September 26, 2026
- Closes
- October 4, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 13 days
Central Zone
Regular - split 2
- Opens
- October 10, 2026
- Closes
- November 29, 2026
- Bag limit
- Corrected online; printed booklet had an error
- Opens in 20 days
South Zone
Regular - split 2
- Opens
- October 17, 2026
- Closes
- December 6, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Closed
Statewide
Early teal
- Opens
- September 5, 2026
- Closes
- September 9, 2026
- Bag limit
- Sunrise to sunset
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
Minnesota's waterfowl season opens 2026-09-05 and closes 2026-12-06.
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.