Hunting hours differ depending on the time of year and location (northern or southern half of the state). Reminder: It is not legal to use bait when hunting bobcats.Ĭheck the Fall 2023 - Spring 2024 Combined Hunting Regulations  for complete season dates and requirements information. Since so many species fall under this category, hunters should spend extra time reviewing the season dates and regulations for their target game species. A wide variety of species are included in the category 'small game,' such as upland game birds, migratory game birds, small game mammals and furbearers. Small game hunting is a favorite way to enjoy the outdoors and put wild game on the table.