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Bufflehead · State-by-state

Bufflehead hunting regulations.

Buffleheads are small (12-15 ounces), striking diving ducks that breed in tree cavities across boreal Canada and Alaska and winter on coastal bays and inland reservoirs across most of the US. Drakes display a distinctive black-and-white head pattern with a prominent white patch behind the eye. Population is stable.

Huntable in 49 US states

Bag limits typically include buffleheads in the duck aggregate. They're easy to identify on the wing and decoy readily to small diver spreads. Their small size makes them more of a passing-shot bird than a primary target for most duck hunters.

State-by-state legal status

50 states + DC

Tap a state to view bufflehead regulations and other species huntable there. Bield Hunt does not yet publish specific season dates or bag limits — verify with your state F&W agency before hunting.

Status legend

  • YGeneral season
  • DDraw / limited entry
  • PPrivate land / specific zones
  • SSpecial permit / depredation
  • RRestricted (subspecies / units)
  • -Not huntable

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