Woodcock Seasons & Limits
Regular Season
Statewide
Dec. 18, 2021 - Jan. 31, 2022
Falconry
Statewide
Jan. 31 - Feb. 14, 2022
Bag Limits
Hunt Type | Daily Bag Limit | Possession Limit |
---|---|---|
Regular Season | 3 birds | 9 birds |
Falconry | 3 birds in the aggregate | 9 birds in the aggregate |
Hunting Hours
One-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
License Requirements
Hunting License
All migratory game bird hunters must have a valid hunting license.
Texas Migratory Game Bird Stamp Endorsement
Required to hunt any migratory game bird (waterfowl, coot, rail, gallinule, snipe, dove, sandhill crane, and woodcock). A valid Federal Duck Stamp and HIP Certification are also required of waterfowl hunters 16 years of age or older.
Harvest Information Program
When you purchase a hunting license, indicate to the license clerk that you intend to hunt migratory game birds and need to be HIP certified by answering a few simple questions.