2017-2018 Woodcock Seasons & Regulations

One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

Hunting License

All migratory game bird hunters must have a valid hunting license.

Texas Migratory Game Bird Stamp Endorsement

Required to hunt any migratory game bird (waterfowl, coot, rail, gallinule, snipe, dove, sandhill crane, and woodcock). A valid Federal Duck Stamp and HIP Certification are also required of waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older.

Harvest Information Program

When you purchase a hunting license, indicate to the license clerk that you intend to hunt migratory game birds and need to be HIP certified by answering a few simple questions.

• Definitions
• General Rules
• Methods
• License Requirements
• Species Illegal to Hunt
• Waterfowl Banding Maps
• Nontoxic Lethality Table