Montana Waterfowl Season 2026-27
Opens in 6 daysMontana's waterfowl season opens 2026-10-03 and closes 2027-01-19.
Last verified September 25, 2026Montana wildlife agency
Zones & dates
- Opens in 6 days
Central Flyway Zone 1
Regular
- Opens
- October 3, 2026
- Closes
- January 7, 2027
- Bag limit
- Geese Oct 3 - Jan 15
- Opens in 6 days
Central Flyway Zone 2
Regular - split 1
- Opens
- October 3, 2026
- Closes
- October 11, 2026
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
- Opens in 27 days
Central Flyway Zone 2
Regular - split 2
- Opens
- October 24, 2026
- Closes
- January 19, 2027
- Bag limit
- Geese second split to Jan 27
- Opens in 6 days
Pacific Flyway
Regular
- Opens
- October 3, 2026
- Closes
- January 15, 2027
- Bag limit
- See official regulations for bag limits.
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
Montana's waterfowl season opens 2026-10-03 and closes 2027-01-19.
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.