A State-by-State Guide to Grouse and Woodcock Hunting for the 2018 – 2019 Season:
You must review and comply with all rules, laws and regulations in the state or province where you hunt. The Ruffed Grouse Society and American Woodcock Society are not liable for any reliance upon the information provided here and strongly encourage adhering to increased safety practices by wearing blaze orange during your hunt.
| State/Province | 2018-19 Season Dates | Daily Bag Limits | Blaze Orange Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Woodcock: 12/14 – 1/27 | 3 | 144 Square Inches |
| Alaska | Grouse: Varies by Unit | Varies with Mixed Bag | Not Required |
Alberta  | Grouse: Varies by Unit | 5 | Not Required |
| Arkansas | Woodcock: 11/3 – 12/17 | 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| British Columbia | Grouse: Varies by Unit | 10 | Not Required |
| California | Grouse: 9/8 – 10/8 | 2 | Not Required |
| Connecticut | G: 10/20 – 11/30 W: 10/22 – 11/17 & 11/19 – 12/12 | Grouse – 1 Woodcock – 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| Delaware | Woodcock: 11/19 – 11/24 & 12/15 – 1/29 | 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| Florida | Woodcock: 12/18 – 1/31 | 3 | Not Required |
| Georgia | G: 10/15 – 2/28 W: 12/8 – 1/21 | Grouse: 3 Woodcock: 3 | 400 Square Inches* |
| Idaho | Grouse: Varies by Area | 4 | Not Required |
| Illinois | Woodcock: Not yet updated for 2017 | 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| Indiana | Woodcock: 10/15 – 11/28 | 3 | 1 or More Hat, Vest and/or Coat |
| Iowa | G: 10/6 – 1/31 W: 10/6 – 11/19 | Grouse: 3 Woodcock: 3 | Hat |
| Kansas | Woodcock: 10/13 – 11/26 | 3 | Urged |
| Kentucky | G: 11/1 – 11/9 & 11/12 – 2/28 Grouse Zone only W: 10/27 – 11/9 & 11/12 – 12/12 | Grouse: 4 Woodcock: 3 | (Unavailable) |
| Louisiana | Woodcock: 12/18 – 1/31 | 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| Maine | G: 9/28 – 12/31 W: 10/1 – 11/21 | Grouse: 4 Woodcock: 3 | Not Required |
| Manitoba | G: Varies by Zone W: 9/1 – 12/18 | Grouse: 6 Woodcock: 8 | (Unavailable) |
| Maryland | G: 10/6 – 1/31 W: 10/24 – 11/23 & 1/7 – 1/26 | Grouse: 2 Woodcock: 3 | 250 Square Inches |
| Massachusetts | G: 10/13 – 11/24 W: 10/4 – 11/24 | Grouse: – 3 Woodcock: – 3 | Hat |
| Michigan | G: 9/15 – 11/14 & 12/1 – 1/1 W: 9/22 – 11/5 | Grouse: 5 Woodcock: 3 | 1 or More Hat, Vest and/or Coat |
| Minnesota | G: 9/15 – 1/1 W: 9/22 – 11/5 | Grouse: 5 Woodcock: 3 | 1 Item Above Waist |
| Mississippi | Woodcock: 12/18 – 1/31 | 3 | (Unavailable) |
| Missouri | Woodcock: 10/15 – 11/28 | 3 | Hat/cap and shirt/vest/coat |
| Montana | Grouse: 9/1 – 1/1 | 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| Nebraska | Woodcock: 9/23 – 11/6 | 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| New Brunswick | G: 10/1 – 12/31 W: 9/15 – 10/1 | Grouse: 6 Woodcock: – 8 | A hat/cap and an additional400 Square Inches |
| Newfoundland | G: Varies W: Not yet released | Grouse: Varies Woodcock: – | (Unavailable) |
| New Hampshire | G: 10/1 – 12/31 W: 10/1 – 11/14 | Grouse: 4 Woodcock: 3 | Recommended |
| New Jersey | G: Varies by Unit W: Varies by Unit | Grouse: 2 Woodcock: 3 | 200 Square Inches |
| New York | G: Varies by Unit W: 10/1 – 11/14 | Grouse: 4 Woodcock: 3 | Recommended |
| North Carolina | G: 10/15 – 2/28 W: Not yet released | Grouse: 3 Woodcock: 3 | Outer Garment |
| North Dakota | Grouse: 9/8 – 1/6 | 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| Nova Scotia | G: 10/1 – 12/31 W: 10/1 – 11/30 | Grouse: 5 Woodcock: 8 | Hat/cap and a Shirt, Vest, or Coat |
| Northwest Territories | Grouse: 9/1 – 4/30 | 5 | Recommended |
| Ohio | G: 10/13 – 1/31 W: 10/12 – 11/25 | Grouse: 2 Woodcock: 3 | Vest, Coat or Jacket |
| Oklahoma | Woodcock: 11/1 – 12/15 | 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| Ontario | G: Area Dependent W: Area Dependent | Grouse: Area Dependent Woodcock: Area Dependent | (Unavailable) |
| Oregon | Grouse: 9/1 – 1/31 | 3 in Combination with Other Species | 17 years and younger – hat and/or outer garment |
| Pennsylvania | G: 10/13 – 11/24 & 12/10 – 12/24 W: 10/13 – 11/24 & 12/10 – 12/18 | Grouse: 2 Woodcock: 3 | 250 Square Inches |
| Prince Edward Is. | G: Not yet released W: Not yet released | Grouse: 3 Woodcock: 8 | Recommended |
| Quebec | G: Varies by District W: Varies by District | Grouse: 5 Woodcock: 8 | 400 Square Inches |
| Rhode Island | Woodcock: 10/20 – 12/3 | Woodcock: 3 | 200 Square Inches |
| Saskatchewan | Grouse: 9/15 – 12/31 | 10 | (Unavailable) |
| South Carolina | G: Game Zone 1 Only 11/22 – 3/1 W: 12/18 – 1/31 | Grouse: 3 Woodcock: 3 | 1 or More Hat, Vest and/or Coat |
| South Dakota | Grouse: 9/15 – 1/6 | 3 in Combination with Other Species | (Unavailable) |
| Tennessee | G: East of I-65 10/14 – 2/28 W: 11/11 – 12/25 | Grouse: 3 Woodcock: 3 | (Unavailable) |
| Texas | W: 12/18 – 1/31 | Woodcock: 3 | 144 Square Inches |
| Utah | G: 9/1 – 12/31 | Grouse: 4 | (Unavailable) |
| Vermont | G: 9/29 – 12/31 W: Not yet announced | Grouse: 4 Woodcock: 3 | Recommended |
| Virginia | G: West of I-95 10/27 – 2/9 W: 10/27 – 11/2 & 12/8 – 1/14 | Grouse: 3 Woodcock: 3 | (Unavailable) |
| Washington | Grouse: 9/1 – 12/31 | 3 | 400 Square Inches |
| West Virginia | G: 10/13 – 2/28 W: 10/13 – 11/17 11/26 – 12/4 | Grouse: 4 Woodcock: 3 | (Unavailable) |
| Wisconsin | G: Zone A 9/15 – 1/31 Zone B 10/20 – 12/11 W: 9/22 – 11/5 | Grouse: Zone A: 5 Zone B: 2 Woodcock: 3 | (Unavailable) |
| Wyoming | G: 9/1 – 12/31 | Grouse: (Area 1) 3 | (Unavailable) |
| Yukon | Grouse: 9/1 – 11/30 (in open zones) | 10 | Recommended |
