This regulation establishes hunting season dates, bag and possession limits and shooting hours for migratory game bird species (ducks, geese, mergansers, coots, sandhill crane, mourning dove, rail, snipe and Canada goose) and falconry seasons.  It also establishes rules for the taking of light geese during the Light Goose Conservation Order and addresses licensing, permitting and reporting requirements as well as season dates, specific limitations and shooting hours.
 

2024 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons and Light Goose Conservation Order - This regulation has been signed by the Commission, but is not in effect until approved by the Governor. The approval process may take up to 75 days.

2024 Migratory Game Bird Hunt Area Map

2024 Sandhill Crane Hunt Area Map

2023 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Seasons and Light Goose Conservation Order  
2023 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Area Map
2023 Sandhill Crane Hunting Area Map

2023 Upland Game Bird and Small Game, Migratory Game Bird and Wild Turkey Hunting Brochure

USFWS Waterfowl Hunting and Baiting Information
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