BirdHuntWilson's Snipe
- Sep 1 – Dec 15, 2026
Wilson's Snipe8 daily24 poss.
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Migratory birds 2026-27
Massachusetts dove & migratory bird hunting
American Woodcock · Wilson's Snipe · Sora · Virginia Rail
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Wilson's Snipe, Sora, Virginia Rail, American Woodcock
Dove
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No dove season
Species
4
American Woodcock, Wilson's Snipe, Sora…
How nonresidents hunt dove and migratory birds in Massachusetts
Nonresidents need the hunting license (or 3-day nonresident license) plus free HIP registration; covers woodcock, snipe and rail. No dove season (protected songbird).
Rail Sept. 1 - Nov. 6.
Season calendar
SepOctNovDec
Wilson's Snipe
Sora
Virginia Rail
American Woodcock
Today
Seasons & bag limits
Sora
- Sep 1 – Nov 6, 2026
Sora5 daily15 poss.
Virginia Rail
- Sep 1 – Nov 6, 2026
Virginia Rail10 daily30 poss.
American Woodcock
- Oct 1 – Nov 21, 2026
American Woodcock3 daily9 poss.
What a nonresident needs to buy
Official sources
Massachusetts migratory bird regulationsMassWildlife (Division of Fisheries and Wildlife)Licenses & fees
Last checked Oct 14, 2026.
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