Migratory birds 2026-27

New Hampshire dove & migratory bird hunting

American Woodcock · Wilson's Snipe

Home state

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Wilson's Snipe, American Woodcock

Nonresident cost

$53.00

For the season · $25.00 for a 3-day trip

Dove

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No dove season

Species

American Woodcock, Wilson's Snipe

How nonresidents hunt dove and migratory birds in New Hampshire

Nonresidents need the small game license (or the 3-day nonresident license) plus free HIP registration; covers woodcock and snipe. No dove season (protected songbird). Rail (sora and Virginia) is closed statewide.

Season calendar

SepOctNov

Wilson's Snipe

American Woodcock

Today

Seasons & bag limits

Wilson's Snipe

Regular

Sep 15 – Nov 14, 2026

Wilson's Snipe8 daily24 poss.

American Woodcock

Regular

Oct 1 – Nov 14, 2026

American Woodcock3 daily9 poss.

What a nonresident needs to buy

HIP Registration

Free; required for all migratory game bird hunting.

Source · checked Oct 2, 2026 ·

Free

Hunting license: choose one

Nonresident Small Game Hunting License: Plus the $2.50 annual wildlife habitat fee.

Nonresident 3-Day Small Game Hunting License: Consecutive days.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$53.00

Total for the season

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$53.00

Official sources

New Hampshire migratory bird regulations New Hampshire Fish and Game Department

Last checked Oct 14, 2026.

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New Hampshire dove & migratory bird hunting

How nonresidents hunt dove and migratory birds in New Hampshire

Season calendar

Seasons & bag limits

Wilson's Snipe

American Woodcock

What a nonresident needs to buy

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