Bag and Possession Limits for Sandhill Cranes

ZONE A

Daily Bag Limit: 3

Possession Limit: 9

ZONE B

Daily Bag Limit: 3

Possession Limit: 9

ZONE C

Daily Bag Limit: 2

Possession Limit: 6

• A Federal Sandhill Crane Hunting Permit is required to hunt Sandhill Cranes, in addition to a valid Texas hunting license, Texas Miratory Game Bird Stamp Endorsement, and HIP Certification.
• A Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp ("Duck Stamp") is NOT required to hunt Sandhill Cranes.
• Sandhill Cranes MAY be taken with lead shot. However, Wildlife Management Areas and Federal Wildlife Refuges have special regulations requiring nontoxic shot for ALL game bird hunting, including Sandhill Cranes.