Nevada · Northwest Zone · 2026–27
Duck season opens Saturday
The Northwest Zone duck opener is Saturday, October 17, 2026. The first segment runs through January 3, closes January 4–5, and reopens January 6–31, 2027.
Opening morning, Stillwater
6:37 AM
Legal shooting time
7:07 AM
Sunrise
6:12 PM
Shooting ends (sunset)
Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Times are calculated for Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge near Fallon. The refuge can set its own rules, so check refuge regulations before you go.
Species limits under 7
| Species | Daily | Possession |
|---|---|---|
| Hen mallard (incl. Mexican duck) | 2 | 6 |
| Northern pintail | 3 | 9 |
| Redhead | 2 | 6 |
| Canvasback | 2 | 6 |
| Scaup (greater & lesser) | 2 | 6 |
These count toward the overall limit of 7 ducks and mergansers per day (21 in possession). Drake mallards, teal, gadwall, wigeon, shoveler, wood duck and other species have no separate cap.