Waterfowl hunting zones
Ducks, coots, mergansers
| Zone | Hunting dates |
|---|---|
| North | Sept. 22 - Nov. 20 |
| Central | Sept. 22 - Sept. 30; Oct. 6 - Nov. 25 |
| South | Sept. 22 - Sept. 30; Oct. 13 - Dec. 2 |
Geese
| Zone | Hunting dates |
|---|---|
| Early goose (statewide) | Sept. 1-16 |
| North | Sept. 22-Dec. 21 |
| Central | Sept. 22-30; Oct. 6-Dec. 26 |
| South | Sept. 22-30; Oct. 13-Jan. 2, 2019 |
Information
- The 2017 waterfowl season: A study of hunter's opinions and activities
- Spring light goose management
- Buy your license - find license agents, get applications or purchase licenses by phone or the Internet.
- HIP (Harvest Information Program) - certification necessary for hunting migratory birds.
- Hunting & Trapping Regulations
- Sunrise and sunset data
- Additional waterfowl information
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02/18/19 - 04/30/19 | Statewide |
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North Ottawa Flood Control Project
Moist Soils & Shallow Lakes
The DNR intensively manages restored wetlands by keeping them dry during a portion of the summer growing season and flooding them during spring and fall. This creates shallow waters that ducks favor.
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Waterfowl information
Ducks
Geese
- Spring light goose regulations
- Lac qui Parle Goose Hunting Guide
- Learn the difference between swans and snow geese
- Goose hunting tips
General information