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.
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