Sora and Virginia Rail Regulations

Valid Permits

• Daily Small Game Hunting Permit
• Migratory Bird Hunting Permit
• Nonresident Small Game Hunting Permit
• Resident Hunting and Fishing Permit
• Resident Small Game Hunting Permit

Season & Limits

Additional Information

Bag Limit Notice

Bag limits are combined total of all species.

Permit and Stamp Requirements

To pursue, take, possess and transport doves, rails, snipe and woodcock in Missouri, a hunter must possess and carry the following, unless exempt: 

1. a Missouri permit to hunt small game (Missouri residents age 16 through 64; Nonresidents age 16 and older)
2. Missouri Migratory Bird Hunting Permit (Residents and nonresidents age 16 and older)