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Goldeneye (Common / Barrow's) · State-by-state

Goldeneye (Common / Barrow's) hunting regulations.

Common goldeneye and Barrow's goldeneye are mid-sized diving ducks that breed in tree cavities across the boreal forest. Drakes display white-and-black plumage with a circular white patch on the cheek (common) or a comma-shaped patch (Barrow's). They winter on coastal bays and large inland lakes throughout the US.

Huntable in 49 US states

Bag limits typically include goldeneyes within the aggregate duck bag. They're commonly encountered on big water during late season. Their tendency to dive at the moment of the shot has earned them the nickname "whistler" for the wing-beat sound — but they call little, so most hunters spot them on the wing rather than hear them coming.

State-by-state legal status

50 states + DC

Tap a state to view goldeneye (common / barrow's) 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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