This article originally appeared in Wisconsin Waterfowl Association’s June, 2020 Open Water Newsletter edition.
Following review of relevant science and extensive public input presented by staff, the NRB approved the 2020 bag limits and season dates. Highlights from the season structure include:
- North duck zone will open one week earlier than last season, resulting in two statewide openers, one for the North on Sept. 26 and one for the South and Mississippi zones on Oct. 3. The regular duck season will run for 60 days;
- A 92-day regular goose season with a second split in the South Canada goose zone resulting in a goose season that is open during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays;
- An increase in the hen mallard daily bag limit (from one to two) based on US Fish and Wildlife Service season framework; and
- A decrease in the scaup bag limit to one scaup for 15 days and two scaup for 45 days based on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service season framework.