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Public Duck and Goose Hunting Area Permit Information

Public Duck/Goose Hunting Online Application Periods:

First Lottery: August 16 – 31

  • Residents Only

Second Lottery: September 1 – 15

  • Unsuccessful residents from the first lottery and non-residents

Third Lottery: September 16 – 28

  • Any and all applicants can apply for 1st or 2nd permits

First-come, first-served permits

Hunters can acquire additional permits on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8:00 a.m. on October 1st. Permits will remain available until reserved permit quotas are depleted or until 72 hours prior to the hunt date.

  • 3 more permits (for those who have already received 2 permits), or
  • 4 more permits (for those who have already received 1 permit), or
  • 5 permits (for those who have not received any permits)

Public Duck/Goose Hunting Online Application and Information:

Youth Waterfowl Hunting (Duck/Goose) Application

  • Youth Waterfowl Hunting (Duck/Goose) Paper Application (print/mail) will be available between September 1 and October 1.