2026 South Australian Duck Season Summary

Field & Game Australia - 2026 South Australian Duck Season Summary

The 2026 South Australian Duck Season will run from sunrise, Saturday 21st March 2026, to sunset on Sunday, 28th June 2026.

Duck & Stubble Quail Season – 2026 Key Details

Duck Season:

Season Dates:

Opening: Sunrise on Saturday, 21st March 2026

Closing: Sunset on Sunday, 28th June 2026

Non-permitted duck species:

Pink-eared Duck
Hardhead
Blue Winged Shoveler

Daily Bag Limit: 8

Stubble Quail Season:

Season Dates:

Opening: Sunrise on Saturday, 25th April 2026

Closing: Sunset on Sunday, 2nd August 2026

Bag limit: 15

For more information on the season requirements please go to - https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/topics/animals-and-plants/sustainable-use-of-animals-and-plants/hunting/native-bird-hunting/duck-hunting

Growing Our Hunting Community

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