Quail Regulations
Bobwhite & Scaled
License Requirements
Residents & Nonresidents: A hunting license or proof of exemption. The adult nonresident 5-day hunting license is not valid for hunting quail.
Any nonresident hunting game birds on a WMA (this includes any GMA, PHA, WRP, WDU, or WMU), must possess a game bird permit.
Dates & Open Areas
Nov. 8, 2025 - Feb. 15, 2026; statewide. Some WMAs closed to nonresidents after Jan 31.
Daily Limit
10 daily, 20 in possession after the first day.
Legal Means of Taking
Shotgun (conventional or muzzleloading), longbow, legal raptors and as otherwise provided under General Hunting Regulations.
Pot Shooting
At no time may any quail or covey be shot while resting on the ground, commonly called “pot shooting.”
Public Lands
Seasons on public lands may vary from statewide seasons. Consult public hunting lands special regulations.
Shooting Hours
Official sunrise to official sunset.
