Sep 19 – Nov 2, 2026
DNR's entry
Species: Woodcock
Dates: Sept. 19-Nov. 2
Daily Bag Limit: 3
Legal weapons
ShotgunBow and arrowCrossbow
Bag limit
Daily limit 3
Special rules during this season
Required
Blaze orange or fluorescent pink during firearm deer seasons
Required
Blaze orange or fluorescent pink on ground blinds on DNR lands during firearm deer seasons
Required
Non-toxic shot for migratory and upland game birds on national wildlife refuges and federal waterfowl production areas
Required
No baiting small game
Zone
Statewide
Shooting hours over the season
DNR's shooting hours for Zone A. Other zones add their minutes (DNR's Map of Zones for Shooting Hours): Zone B +4 min, Zone C +8 min, Zone D +12 min, Zone E +16 min, Zone F +20 min.
| Date | Northern Area | Southern Area |
|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19 | 6:04 AM – 6:53 PM | 6:05 AM – 6:54 PM |
| Sun, Sep 20 | 6:05 AM – 6:51 PM | 6:06 AM – 6:52 PM |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 6:14 AM – 6:38 PM | 6:14 AM – 6:39 PM |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 6:22 AM – 6:24 PM | 6:22 AM – 6:26 PM |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 6:31 AM – 6:11 PM | 6:30 AM – 6:14 PM |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 6:41 AM – 5:59 PM | 6:39 AM – 6:02 PM |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 6:50 AM – 5:47 PM | 6:48 AM – 5:51 PM |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 6:00 AM – 4:37 PM | 5:57 AM – 4:41 PM |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 6:02 AM – 4:35 PM | 5:58 AM – 4:40 PM |