Dove Season VA

• First Segment: September 2 - October 22 (Bag Limit: 15 per day, Possession Limit: 45)
• Second Segment: November 18 - November 26 (Bag Limit: 15 per day, Possession Limit: 45)
• Third Segment: December 22 - January 20 (Bag Limit: 15 per day, Possession Limit: 45)

Wildlife Management Areas Dove Seasons

• First Segment: September 2 - October 21 (Bag Limit: 15 per day, Possession Limit: 45)
• Second Segment: November 18 - November 26 (Bag Limit: 15 per day, Possession Limit: 45)
• Third Segment: December 22 - January 20 (Bag Limit: 15 per day, Possession Limit: 45)

Rails and Gallinules Seasons VA

Clapper/King Rails Season

• First Segment: September 11 - November 5 (Bag Limit: 15 combined daily, only one king rail, Possession Limit: 45, only 3 king rails)
• Second Segment: November 13 - November 26

Sora/Virginia Rails Season

• First Segment: September 11 - November 5 (Bag Limit: 25, Possession Limit: 75)
• Second Segment: November 13 - November 26

Common and Purple Gallinule Season

• First Segment: September 11 - November 5 (Bag Limit: 15, Possession Limit: 45)
• Second Segment: November 13 - November 26

Woodcock Season VA

• First Segment: November 10 - November 27 (Bag Limit: 3 per day, Possession Limit: 9)
• Second Segment: December 26 - January 21

Snipe Season VA

• First Segment: September 25 - November 26 (Bag Limit: 8 per day, Possession Limit: 24)
• Second Segment: December 19 - January 31 (Bag Limit: 8 per day, Possession Limit: 24)

Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations: Bag Limits

Doves

• Daily Limit: 15 doves
• Possession Limit: 45 doves

Rails

• Clapper/King Rails: Combined daily limit of 15, with only 1 allowed to be a king rail.
• Possession Limit: Total of 45 rails, but no more than 3 as king rails.

Sora/Virginia Rails

• Combined daily limit of 25 rails.
• Possession Limit: 75 rails.

Gallinules

• Daily Limit: 5 gallinules.
• Possession Limit: 45 gallinules.

Woodcock

• Daily Limit: 3 woodcocks.
• Possession Limit: 9 woodcocks.

Snipe

• Daily Limit: 8 snipes.
• Possession Limit: 24 snipes.

Hunters engaged in migratory bird hunting in Virginia must adhere to these specific season dates and bag/possession limits. Additionally, it's important to follow all relevant hunting regulations, including licensing requirements and the use of non-toxic shot. As always, ethical hunting practices should be prioritized to ensure a sustainable and respectful approach to wildlife conservation.