Bag Limit

The maximum number of a species you can legally harvest in a day or season, helping regulate wildlife populations.

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Quail

A small upland game bird found in brushy or grassy habitats; known for covey flushes requiring qu...

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Small Game

Generally refers to smaller species like squirrels, rabbits, or upland birds; often requires fewe...

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Legal Shooting Hours

The specific times of day (e.g., half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset) during which...

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Permit

An official document granting specific hunting privileges, such as antlerless harvest or special ...

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Closed Season

The period when it’s illegal to hunt a particular species, often to protect breeding populations.

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Game Animal

Any wildlife species legally hunted for food or sport, such as deer, elk, waterfowl, or turkeys.

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Youth Hunt

A special season or event allowing young hunters priority or exclusive hunting opportunities, typ...

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Hunting License

Official authorization from a state wildlife agency to hunt certain species; often requires hunte...

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Open Season

The legal timeframe when a particular game species can be hunted, established to manage wildlife ...

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Whitetail Deer

One of the most common North American deer species, easily identified by the white underside of i...

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Game Tag

A physical or electronic permit attached to harvested animals, proving a legal take and preventin...

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Resident License

A hunting license for those who meet a state’s residency requirements, typically less expensive t...

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Possession Limit

The total number of game animals a person can have in their possession at any given time, often s...

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Harvest Record

Documentation of animals taken, used by wildlife agencies for data on population management and e...

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Migratory Game Birds

Bird species that migrate across states or countries, such as ducks, geese, and doves; regulated ...

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Hunting Seasons

Scheduled periods when hunting specific species is permitted, designed to manage populations and ...

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Tag

A permit (physical or electronic) attached to a harvested game animal, confirming legality and pr...

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David Harrison · February 27, 2025