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Hunting Migratory Game Birds in Massachusetts

Find season dates, bag limits, and waterfowl zones for hunting migratory birds, such as ducks and geese.

Here, you can learn about the state and federal government regulations for hunting migratory game birds. You can also take the Harvest Information Program (HIP) survey, which is required annually if you want to hunt woodcock, snipe, coots, rails, ducks, or geese.

What Would You Like to Do?

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View migratory game bird regulations 
Buy your hunting license 

All tasks:

Buy your federal duck stamp 
Complete the Harvest Information Program (HIP) survey 

What you need to know

Who needs a hunting license, permits and stamps? 

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Additional Resources

Massachusetts General Laws: Inland Fisheries and Game
Code of Massachusetts Regulations (CMR)
2017-2018 migratory game bird regulations (PDF 1.36 MB)
Image credits:  MassWildlife
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