2019-2020 Woodcock Seasons & Regulations

Migratory Game Bird Endorsement & HIP Certification Required
Regular Season
Statewide Dec. 18, 2019 - Jan. 31, 2020
Falconry
Statewide Jan. 27 - Feb. 9, 2020

Bag Limits

Hunt TypeDaily Bag LimitPossession Limit
Regular Season 3 birds 9 birds
Falconry 3 birds
in the aggregate		 9 birds
in the aggregate
Bag and possession limits for regular and falconry seasons

Hunting Hours

One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.

License Requirements

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.

 

Migratory Game Bird Regulations