Plan a duck hunt in Montana Unit Pacific Flyway. Review season dates, license options, then browse available private-land hunts and book directly from landowners.
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September 26, 2026 – September 27, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth Waterfowl Season | — | — |
| Eligibility: Youth |
October 3, 2026 – December 27, 2026
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard bag limit | — | — |
| Standard bag limit. Please note Pacific Flyway exceptions. |
October 3, 2026 – January 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconry: Ducks (including Mergansers), Coots and Geese | Falconry | — |
| For all permitted migratory birds, the bag limit is 2 daily and 6 in possession, singly or in the aggregate, during the regular hunting season. See Exceptions for Ducks, Coots & Geese. |
December 28, 2026 – January 15, 2027
| Opportunity | Method | Availability | License or Permit | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard bag limit excluding scaup | — | — |
| Standard bag limit excluding scaup. Please note Pacific Flyway exceptions. |
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Duck season in Montana’s Pacific Flyway includes youth waterfowl season from September 26 through September 27, 2026, Standard bag limit from October 3 through December 27, 2026, Falconry: Ducks (including Mergansers), Coots and Geese from October 3, 2026 through January 15, 2027, and Standard bag limit excluding scaup from December 28, 2026 through January 15, 2027. Check the current regulations for exact dates and license requirements.