Maryland 2023 - 2024 Light Goose Harvest Survey

​​​Please take a few minutes to accurately and completely fill out this survey by May 1, 2024. We would like to hear from you, even if you​ did not hunt in the Conservation Order Snow Goose Season. P​lease fill out the survey regardless of your hunt status.

The special Conservation Season for light geese (greater and lesser snow geese, Ross’s geese) is designed to add additional hunting opportunity for​​ these birds in the Atlantic Flyway. The Wildlife and Heritage Service needs your help in collecting information on hunter participation, the use of the special regulations and overall light goose harvest during the Conservation Order season. This information helps managers assess the effectiveness of this special hunting opportunity.

2023-2024 Light Goose Conservation Season Regulations in Maryland
  • Season dates: November 27 – December 9, 2023; February 1 – February 2, 2024; February 5 – April 15, 2024
  • Daily bag limit: No limit
  • Electronic calls allowed: Yes
  • Unplugged guns allowed: Yes
  • Shooting hours: ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour past sunset