Woodcock2022-2023 Seasons & Regulations

Season Dates & County Regulations

Migratory Game Bird Endorsement,HIP Certification & Federal Duck Stamp Required

Regular Season

Statewide
Dec. 18, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023

Falconry

Statewide
Jan. 30 - Feb. 13, 2023

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

A Migratory Game Bird Endorsement is 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

Definitions

General Rules

Methods

License, Permit and Endorsement Requirements

Species Illegal to Hunt

Waterfowl Banding Maps