| Window | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Season | 01 SEP – 09 NOV 2026 | 70d |
As publishedSept. 1, 2026 - Nov. 9, 2026
KDFWR's Hunting Guide for Migratory Birds and Waterfowl gives a real season for Virginia and sora rail, Sept. 1-Nov. 9, 2026, daily bag 25 (singly or combined) / possession 75. The same source notes king rails are protected and cannot be hunted in Kentucky; clapper rail is not separately mentioned.
No formal population survey program exists for this species in this state.
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