Nov 19, 2012 posted by: Kelli Steele - WGMD News
Waterfowl Hunting Split Seasons Opens TODAY
DNREC’s Division of Fish and Wildlife is reminding waterfowlers that the next split season dates for hunting migratory ducks, Canada geese and white-fronted geese, are today through Thursday, Nov. 29.
There is a daily limit of six ducks; the possession limit is two times the daily limit.
ForCanada geese and brant, each has a daily bag limit of two, with a possession limit of four birds.
The season on harlequin ducks remains closed.
Other current or upcoming waterfowl seasons are:
- Third split for duck, Canada goose and white-fronted goose: Thursday, Dec. 13 – Saturday, Jan. 26; daily bag limit two; possession limit four. Hunters may take a total of two geese of either species for the daily limit and four geese of either species for the possession limit.
- Brant: Saturday, Dec. 1 – Saturday, Jan. 26; daily bag limit two; possession limit four
- Snow geese: Monday, Oct. 1 – Saturday, Jan. 26; daily bag limit 25, no possession limit; including Ross’ geese. Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge open Monday, Wednesday and Friday with permission of refuge manager.
