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License requirements to hunt small game:
The general hunting regulations are a condensed summary of the full regulations and legal descriptions found in this wildlife conservation order, issued by the Natural Resources Commission.
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Season dates:
Sept. 15 - Nov. 14 and Dec. 1 - Jan. 1
Bag limits and additional info:
Bag limit: 5 (daily), 10 (possession) in zones 1 and 2; and 3 (daily), 6 (possession) in Zone 3
Full details and pheasant unit boundaries can be found in the Small game hunting regulations summary.
Bag limit: 2 (daily), 4 (possession)
Sept 15 - Mar 31
Bag limit: 5 (daily), 10 (possession, combined)
Sept. 15 - Oct. 29
Bag limit: 3 (daily), 9 (possession)
Notes: Shotguns must be plugged so they are capable of holding no more than three shells. All woodcock hunters must obtain a free woodcock stamp in addition to a valid base license, available from all license agents or online. The woodcock stamp includes registration with the federal Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program (HIP). A current-year HIP endorsement must be carried when hunting migratory birds. Hunters can promote sound woodcock management by promptly reporting all banded birds harvested, including date and location taken. To report bands, go to Banded Bird Encounter Reporting, or call 800-327-BAND.
Season dates:
Aug. 1 - Sept. 30 and Feb. 1 - March 31
Bag limits and additional info:
Bag limit: No limit
Season dates:
Oct. 10-31
Bag limits and additional info:
Bag limit: 2 (daily), 4 (possession), 6 (season)
Oct. 20 - Nov. 14
Bag limit: 5 (daily), 10 (possession)
Gray squirrel and fox squirrel
Sept. 15 - March 31
Bag limit: 5 (daily), 10 (possession)
Opossum, porcupine, weasel, red squirrel, skunk, ground squirrel, woodchuck, Russian boar, feral pigeon, starling and house sparrow
Year-round
Bag limit: No limit
Note: Please see Chapter VII of the Wildlife Conservation Order for more information on hunting in state parks and recreation areas.
