PointsAfieldSeason2026–27

Texas · MigratoryRail (Virginia rail & sora)

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Season 2026-27
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Season windows

WindowDatesDays
Window 119 SEP – 27 SEP 20269d
Window 207 NOV 2026 – 06 JAN 202761d

As publishedSept. 19, 2026 - Sept. 27, 2026 and Nov. 7, 2026 - Jan. 6, 2027

What you may take, and when

Take and hours

Bag limit
25 daily / 75 possession, aggregate (Sora & Virginia rail; King & Clapper rail is a separate category, 15/45 aggregate, same dates)

License and requirements

HIP required
Required
Exceptions posted at the boundary

TPWD's 2026-2027 Hunting Regulations booklet gives a real split season for Sora and Virginia Rails, Sept. 19-27, 2026 and Nov. 7, 2026-Jan. 6, 2027, daily bag 25 in the aggregate / possession 75 in the aggregate. The same table separately lists King and Clapper Rails, same dates, daily bag 15 / possession 45 (both in the aggregate).

Population outlook

Texas 2026

Awaiting survey — Texas 2026

No formal population survey program exists for this species in this state.

Issuing agencyTexas Parks and Wildlife Departmenttpwd.texas.govRecord year 2026
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