Waterfowl/Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons & Bag Limits

A Includes all species of ducks, with the following restrictions: No more than 4 mallards (2 of which may be a hen), 2 black ducks, 3 wood ducks, 3 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 1 scaup, and no more than 3 scoters, 3 long-tailed ducks, or 3 eiders (1 of which may be a hen). The harlequin duck season is closed. Possession limits are three times the daily bag limit (e.g. The mallard possession limit is 12, of which 6 may be hens).

B The daily bag limit of 5 mergansers is in addition to the daily bag limit of 6 ducks. Possession limits are three times the daily bag limit.

C Sea ducks are part of the general duck bag in all zones. The daily bag limit for sea ducks is 4 and the possession limit is 12. Sea duck species include: common eider, surf scoter, white-winged scoter, black scoter, long-tailed duck, bufflehead and common goldeneye.

D Veteran & Active Military Personnel: Veterans (as defined in section 101 of title 38, U.S. Code) and members of the Armed Forces on active duty, including members of the National Guard and Reserves on active duty (other than for training), may participate. All hunters must possess a Federal Duck Stamp. Proof of eligibility is required and must be carried on person while hunting. These special waterfowl hunting days apply to hunters licensed in New Hampshire only. Hunters may hunt the Connecticut River Zone but must launch from New Hampshire.