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Small Game Seasons
Species |
Inclusive Dates |
Wildlife |
Daily Limit |
Season Limit |
Cottontail Rabbit |
Oct. 1–Jan. 31, 2022 |
H2, K, L, M |
2 |
No |
Falconry Season: |
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Gray Squirrel |
Sept. 1–Jan. 31, 2022 |
All |
5 |
No |
Pheasant* |
Oct. 1–Dec. 31 |
All |
2 |
10 |
Due to safety concerns, the pheasant season will be closed statewide until noon on in-season stocking days. These closures will occur on Thursdays and Fridays, October 7–8, 14–15, and 21–22. |
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Ruffed Grouse (Partridge) |
Oct. 1–Dec. 31 |
All |
4 |
No |
Quail, Chukar, Hungarian/European Partridge |
Oct. 1–Dec. 31 |
All |
4 |
No |
Snowshoe Hare |
Oct. 1, 2021– |
A, B, C1, C2, D1, D2, E, F, G, J1 |
3 |
No |
H1, H2, I1, I2, J2, K, L, M |
2 |
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* Pheasant License required. |