2009 Early Migratory Game Bird Seasons & Regulations (pdf)
| Species |
Hunting Dates |
| Rails (Sora only) |
Sept. 1 - Nov. 9 |
| Daily bag - 25 and possession limit - 25 Shooting hours - half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required |
| Species |
Hunting Dates |
| Mourning Doves |
Sept. 1 - Oct. 18 Nov. 6 - Nov. 27 |
| Daily bag limit - 15 and Possession limit - 30 Shooting hours - half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required |
| Species |
Hunting Dates |
| Moorhens (Common) |
Closed |
| Species |
Hunting Dates |
| Woodcock |
Oct. 15 - Nov. 28 |
| Daily bag limit - 3 and Possession limit - 6 Shooting hours - half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required NOTE: Woodcock hunters must wear exposed at all times as an outer garment one or more of the following articles that is solid hunter orange in color: a vest, coat, jacket, coveralls, hat or cap. |
| Species |
Hunting Dates |
| Snipe (Common) |
Sept. 1 - Dec. 16 |
| Daily bag limit - 8 and Possession limit - 16 Shooting hours - half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required |
| Species |
Hunting Dates |
| Teal (Blue- and green-winged only)* |
Sept. 5 - Sept. 20 |
| Daily bag limit - 4 and Possession limit - 8 Shooting hours - sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required *No teal hunting on Kankakee FWA. |
Stamps - Valid federal and Indiana migratory waterfowl stamps are required.
Shot restrictions - Approved non-toxic shot only.
| Species |
Hunting Dates |
| Canada Goose* |
Sept. 1 - Sept. 15 |
| Daily bag limit - 5 and Possession limit - 10 Shooting hours - half-hour before sunrise to sunset HIP Registration Required *No goose hunting on Kankakee FWA and Hovey Lake FWA |
Stamps - Valid federal and Indiana migratory waterfowl stamps are required.
Shot restrictions - Approved non-toxic shot only.