Latest dates for the duck Hunting Season Alabama 2016-2017
| Species | Season Dates | Bag Limits (Daily) | Possession Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Teal season | Sept 12 to Sept 27 | 6 | 18 |
| Special Canada Goose season | Sept 1 to Sept 15 | 5 | 15 |
| Ducks | Nov 27 to Nov 28 Dec 5 to Jan 31 | 6 Ducks in aggregate no more than: 4 mallards (Max 2 hens) 3 wood ducks 3 scaup 2 pintails 2 redheads 2 canvasback 1 mottled duck 1 black duck | 3 times daily bag limit |
| Mergansers | Nov 27 to Nov 28 Dec 5 to Jan 31 | 5 (Max 2 hooded mergansers) | 3 times daily bag limit |
| Coots | Nov 27 to Nov 28 Dec 5 to Jan 31 | 15 | 45 |
| Dark Geese | Sept 26 to Oct 13 Nov 27 to Nov 28 Dec 5 to Jan 31 | 5 Dark Geese - Canada, White-fronted, Brant (Max 3 Canada Geese OR 1 Brant) | 3 times daily bag limit |
| Light Geese | Sept 26 to Oct 13 Nov 27 to Nov 28 Dec 5 to Jan 31 | 5 Light Geese - Snow, Blue, Rosss | 3 times daily bag limit |
| Special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days | Nov 21 AND Feb 6 | Same as Duck season above | |
For more detailed info check out the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website.