| Window | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Window 1 | 19 SEP – 27 SEP 2026 | 9d |
| Window 2 | 07 NOV 2026 – 06 JAN 2027 | 61d |
As publishedSept. 19, 2026 - Sept. 27, 2026 and Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 6, 2027
Fresh primary-source check per plan 8's 1b (existing raw capture was silent on a rail schedule row). Season dates sourced via WebSearch synthesis to LDWF's 2026-2027 Hunting & WMA Regulations (updated July 7, 2026, wlf.louisiana.gov, direct WebFetch blocked this session): Sept. 19-27, 2026 and Nov. 7, 2026-Jan. 6, 2027, statewide, same source as the sibling snipe record. Louisiana splits rail into Sora/Virginia rail (25 daily / 75 possession, aggregate) and King/Clapper rail (15 daily / 45 possession, aggregate), plus a Gallinule category (15/45); these bag/possession figures were sourced from a 2024-25-season citation, not independently reconfirmed for 2026-27 -- lower confidence than the dates.