For this regulation, migratory game birds are wild ducks, geese, brant, coot, rails, gallinules, woodcock and snipe.
Migratory waterfowl are wild ducks, geese, brant and coot.
All migratory game bird hunters must carry a valid New York State small game hunting license, except for persons not required to have a hunting license. At the end of the call or visit, you will be given a confirmation number that you can record on the back of your hunting license as proof of participation. Stamps do not have to be attached to your license. Duck stamps are not required to hunt coot, rails, gallinules, woodcock, or snipe. Duck stamps are not required by minors 12-15 years of age hunting migratory waterfowl in New York State.