| Window | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
| Season | 01 SEP – 20 NOV 2026 | 81d |
As publishedSept. 1, 2026 - Nov. 20, 2026
Fresh primary-source check per plan 8's 1b (existing raw capture was silent).WebSearch synthesis (pa.gov blocked for direct fetch this session), sourced to the same PA Game Commission newsroom announcement as the sibling snipe record, gives Sept. 1-Nov. 20, 2026 for Virginia rail and sora, daily bag 3 / possession 9, singly or in the aggregate. The same source states Clapper and King rail have 'no open season' in Pennsylvania -- a confirmed negative for that category.