The 2012 Indiana early migratory bird season dates have been submitted to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service by the Indiana DNR.

As in other years, these dates are not final until the USFWS approves them, which typically happens by the end of August. The season dates fall within the framework provided by USFWS, so no changes are anticipated. A later Wild Bulletin will notify you of approval or change.

Indiana’s requested seasons have never been altered by USFWS after submission; however, there is always the slight possibility of change; therefore, the dates below should not be interpreted as being final.

Mourning Doves: Statewide, 15-bird bag/30-bird possession limit: Sept. 1–Oct. 23 & Nov. 9–25.

Sora Rails: Statewide, 25-bird bag/25-bird possession limit: Sept. 1–Nov. 9.

Woodcock: Statewide, three-bird bag/six-bird possession limit: Oct. 15–Nov. 28.

Common Snipe: Statewide, eight-bird bag/16-bird possession limit: Sept. 1–Dec. 16.

September Teal: Statewide, four-bird bag/eight-bird possession limit, blue-and green-winged teal only: Sept. 1–16.

Canada Geese: Statewide, five-bird bag/10-bird possession limit: Sept. 1–15.

Bag limit, possession limit and licensing information can be found at www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild.