Harvest Information Program

The Harvest Information Program (HIP) is a legally required certification for migratory bird hunters that helps biologists manage migratory birds. 

Get HIP

Get HIP if you intend to harvest migratory game bird species:

  • Ducks
  • Geese
  • Doves
  • Cranes
  • Rails
  • Coots
  • Gallinules
  • Woodcock
  • Snipe.
Image of migratory game birds

Skip HIP

Skip HIP if you intend to harvest non migratory game bird species:

  • Quail
  • Fish
  • Turkey
  • Deer
Image of non migratory game birds species

Inform the clerk you intend to hunt migratory game birds and need to be HIP-certified.