Hunting
Common gallinule (Moorhen)
Gallinules
Summary for convenience; official FWC rules control. Not legal advice.
Where these rules apply
Freeport is in Zone D, deer management unit D1. Wildlife management areas and military land set their own seasons: see Where to go.
Season and limits
- Season
- Open through Mon, Nov 9
- Open dates
- Sep 1–Nov 9
- Bag
- 15 a day per person, 45 in possession
- Also needed
- Hunting license; Migratory bird permit (no cost)
- Taking purple gallinule is prohibited
Source: FWC, Migratory bird seasons and bag limits · last checked Oct 4, 2026
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