Notable changes to waterfowl seasons
The NCWRC recently announced the approved season dates, bag limits and applicable regulations for the 2025-26 waterfowl, webless migratory game bird (including doves) and extended falconry seasons. The dates are available on the agency’s website and will be published in the 2025-26 Inland Fishing, Hunting and Trapping Regulations Digest this August.
The majority of seasons remain unchanged from the previous year, but some notable changes include:
- The daily bag limit for Northern pintail increases to 3 birds
- September teal season has been shortened to 9 days
- The first Youth/Veterans/Military waterfowl day is Dec. 6
- Second Youth/Veterans/Military waterfowl day is Feb. 7
- The definition of “youth” has been updated to include only hunters ages 15 or younger.
For more information, visit the NCWRC’s regulations website.
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