← All states

Migratory birds 2026-27

Connecticut dove & migratory bird hunting

American Woodcock · Wilson's Snipe · Sora · Virginia Rail

Open now
1
Sora & Virginia Rail
Nonresident cost
$108.00
For the season · $52.00 for a 3-day trip
Dove
—
No dove season
Species
4
American Woodcock, Wilson's Snipe, Sora…

How nonresidents hunt dove and migratory birds in Connecticut

Nonresidents need the 3-day out-of-state bird hunting license (or the firearms hunting license) plus the Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp; covers woodcock, snipe and rail. No dove season (protected songbird). No clapper or king rail season.

Rail Sept. 1 - Oct. 15 and Oct. 23 - Nov. 27.

Season calendar

SepOctNovDecJan
Wilson's Snipe
Sora & Virginia Rail
American Woodcock
Today

Seasons & bag limits

Wilson's Snipe

Regular
  • Sep 1 – Oct 10, 2026
  • Oct 17, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027
Wilson's Snipe8 daily24 poss.

Source · checked Oct 4, 2026 ·

Report a correction

Wilson's Snipe

Sora & Virginia Rail

Regular
  • Sep 1 – Oct 15, 2026
  • Oct 23 – Nov 27, 2026
Sora & Virginia rail (combined)25 daily75 poss.

Source · checked Oct 4, 2026 ·

Report a correction

Sora & Virginia Rail

American Woodcock

Regular
  • Oct 22 – Dec 12, 2026
American Woodcock3 daily9 poss.

Source · checked Oct 4, 2026 ·

Report a correction

American Woodcock

What a nonresident needs to buy

Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp
Ages 12+ · Includes HIP. Calendar-year stamp.
Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

Report a correction

Connecticut Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp

$17.00
Hunting license: choose one
3-Day Out-of-State Bird Hunting License: Migratory and resident game birds for 3 consecutive days; no migratory bird hunting on Sundays.
Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

Report a correction

Nonresident Firearms Hunting License

$91.00
Total for the season
Pick a license above to compare
$108.00
Official sources

Last checked Oct 14, 2026.

Spotted something out of date?

Report a correction

Connecticut migratory bird page

. How we check this data.

Founding members

Never miss a draw deadline again

Deadline reminders, DIY trip plans and founding-member pricing are on the way. Join the list and you'll hear first.

I hunt

No spam; unsubscribe anytime. Privacy