2025-2026 Waterfowl Seasons
Illinois waterfowl hunters are reminded of the season dates and bag limits for the 2025-2026 seasons.
Central Zone goes until 1/31/2026 and North Zone goes until 1/15/2026. During the regular season, Canada goose limits will be three (3) with a possession limit of nine (9).
The regular seasons include 60-day duck seasons in each of the state’s four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the North and Central zones (15 days in September, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of “regular” goose season), 96 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South Central Zone, and 84 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South Zone. Goose season lengths are shorter in the South Central and South zones to coincide with duck season dates and to match hunter preferences.
Illinois waterfowl hunters are reminded of the season dates and bag limits for the 2025-2026 seasons.
Central Zone goes until 1/31/2026 and North Zone goes until 1/15/2026. During the regular season, Canada goose limits will be three (3) with a possession limit of nine (9).
The regular seasons include 60-day duck seasons in each of the state’s four waterfowl hunting zones, along with 107 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the North and Central zones (15 days in September, two days of youth hunting and 90 days of “regular” goose season), 96 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South Central Zone, and 84 days of Canada goose hunting opportunity in the South Zone. Goose season lengths are shorter in the South Central and South zones to coincide with duck season dates and to match hunter preferences.