Goose Seasons & Limits
Goose season dates
Early Canada Geese Season
East Zone
- Sept. 9 - 24, 2023
Light and Dark Geese
West Zone
- Nov. 4, 2023 - Feb. 4, 2024
East Zone
- Nov. 4, 2023 - Jan. 28, 2024
Light Geese (Conservation Order)
West Zone
- Feb. 5 - Mar. 10, 2024
East Zone
- Jan. 29 - Mar. 10, 2024
Goose Hunting Opportunity for Youth
It is legal for youth hunters to take geese during the youth-only waterfowl seasons associated with each of the duck zones. See duck regulations for season dates and zones.
Western Zone Bag Limits
| Animal | Daily Bag Limit | Daily Bag Aggregate | Possession Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Geese Limits | 5 birds | No more than 2 white-fronted geese | 3 times daily bag |
| Light Geese Limits | 10 birds | In the aggregate | None |
| Conservation Order Light Geese Limits | None | None | None |
Eastern Zone Bag Limits
| Animal | Daily Bag Limit | Daily Bag Aggregate | Possession Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Canada Geese Limits | 5 birds | In the aggregate | 3 times daily bag |
| Dark Geese Limits | 5 birds | No more than 2 white-fronted geese | 3 times daily bag |
| Light Geese Limits | 10 birds | In the aggregate | None |
| Conservation Order Light Geese Limits | None | None | None |
Western Zone
West of a line from the International Toll Bridge at Laredo, north following IH-35 and 35W to Fort Worth, northwest along U.S. Hwy. 81 and 287 to Bowie, north along U.S. Hwy. 81 to the Texas-Oklahoma state line.
Eastern Zone
Remainder of the state.
