White-fronted Goose (Specklebelly)
hunting regulations.
Huntable in 22 states — 22 with general season. Click any state for the state-specific page.
Greater white-fronted geese ("specklebellies") are mid-sized geese (5-6 pounds) that breed in the Arctic and winter primarily on the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast and the California Sacramento Valley. Their white face mask and barred breast distinguish them from Canadas. Population is healthy and supports moderate hunting.
Most Mississippi and Central Flyway states allow 2-3 specklebellies daily within the goose aggregate. They concentrate in flooded ag fields and prairie wetlands and decoy more readily than Canadas in many situations. Their meat is among the highest-rated of any goose species.
Hunting regulations change. The information on this page reflects what we know about species presence and hunt availability based on state agency listings. For current season dates, bag limits, weapon restrictions, tag requirements, and reporting obligations, verify directly with your state wildlife agency. You are responsible for confirming current regulations before hunting.
Where white-fronted goose (specklebelly) can be hunted
22 states- AlabamaAlabama Wildlife & Freshwater FisheriesYGeneral seasonVerify →
- AlaskaAlaska Department of Fish and GameYGeneral seasonVerify →
- ArkansasArkansas Game and Fish CommissionYGeneral seasonVerify →
- CaliforniaCalifornia Department of Fish and WildlifeYGeneral seasonVerify →
- ColoradoColorado Parks and WildlifeYGeneral seasonVerify →
- IdahoIdaho Department of Fish and GameYGeneral seasonVerify →
- KansasKansas Department of Wildlife and ParksYGeneral seasonVerify →
- LouisianaLouisiana Department of Wildlife and FisheriesYGeneral seasonVerify →
- MinnesotaMinnesota DNRYGeneral seasonVerify →
- MississippiMississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and ParksYGeneral seasonVerify →
- MissouriMissouri Department of ConservationYGeneral seasonVerify →
- MontanaMontana Fish, Wildlife & ParksYGeneral seasonVerify →
- NebraskaNebraska Game and Parks CommissionYGeneral seasonVerify →
- New MexicoNew Mexico Department of Game and FishYGeneral seasonVerify →
- North DakotaND Game and Fish DepartmentYGeneral seasonVerify →
- OklahomaOklahoma Department of Wildlife ConservationYGeneral seasonVerify →
- OregonOregon Department of Fish and WildlifeYGeneral seasonVerify →
- South DakotaSD Game, Fish and ParksYGeneral seasonVerify →
- TexasTexas Parks and WildlifeYGeneral seasonVerify →
- UtahUtah Division of Wildlife ResourcesYGeneral seasonVerify →
- WashingtonWashington Department of Fish and WildlifeYGeneral seasonVerify →
- WyomingWyoming Game and Fish DepartmentYGeneral seasonVerify →
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