Migratory birds 2026-27

New York dove & migratory bird hunting

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

Home state

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Wilson's Snipe, Sora & Virginia Rail, American Woodcock

Nonresident cost

$100.00

For the season

Dove

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No dove season

Species

American Woodcock, Wilson's Snipe, Sora…

How nonresidents hunt dove and migratory birds in New York

Nonresidents need the nonresident hunting license plus free HIP registration; covers woodcock, snipe and rail. No dove season (protected songbird). Clapper and king rail are closed statewide.

Rail Sept. 1 - Nov. 9.

Season calendar

SepOctNov

Wilson's Snipe

Sora & Virginia Rail

American Woodcock

Today

Seasons & bag limits

Wilson's Snipe

Regular

Sep 1 – Nov 9, 2026

Wilson's Snipe8 daily24 poss.

Sora & Virginia Rail

Regular

Sep 1 – Nov 9, 2026

Sora & Virginia rail (combined)8 daily24 poss.

American Woodcock

Regular

Oct 1 – Nov 14, 2026

American Woodcock3 dailyNo limit poss.

What a nonresident needs to buy

HIP Registration

Required in New York even if registered in another state.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

Free

Nonresident Hunting License

License year runs September 1 through August 31. New York has no state duck stamp.

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$100.00

Total for the season

Annual or season licenses

$100.00

Official sources

New York migratory bird regulations New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Last checked Oct 14, 2026.

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New York dove & migratory bird hunting

How nonresidents hunt dove and migratory birds in New York

Season calendar

Seasons & bag limits

Wilson's Snipe

Sora & Virginia Rail

American Woodcock

What a nonresident needs to buy

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