Migratory birds 2026-27

Vermont dove & migratory bird hunting

American Woodcock · Wilson's Snipe

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American Woodcock, Wilson's Snipe

Nonresident cost

$50.00

For the season

Dove

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No dove season

Species

American Woodcock, Wilson's Snipe

How nonresidents hunt dove and migratory birds in Vermont

Nonresidents need the small game license (or the full hunting license) plus free HIP registration; covers woodcock and snipe. No dove season (protected songbird).

Snipe Sept. 26 - Nov. 9.

Season calendar

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American Woodcock

Wilson's Snipe

Today

Seasons & bag limits

American Woodcock

Regular

Sep 26 – Nov 9, 2026

American Woodcock3 daily9 poss.

Wilson's Snipe

Regular

Sep 26 – Nov 9, 2026

Wilson's Snipe8 daily24 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

Source · checked Sep 28, 2026 ·

$50.00

Total for the season

Annual or season licenses

$50.00

Official sources

Vermont migratory bird regulations Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department

Last checked Oct 14, 2026.

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Vermont dove & migratory bird hunting

How nonresidents hunt dove and migratory birds in Vermont

Season calendar

Seasons & bag limits

American Woodcock

Wilson's Snipe

What a nonresident needs to buy

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