# Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
> **US Fish and Wildlife Service** · Final rule. · Published 2012-09-21 · Effective 2012-09-22 · 77 FR 58628
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-23074
- **Category:** migratory-bird
- **Sub-agency:** US Fish and Wildlife Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 58628
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 20
- **Publication date:** 2012-09-21
- **Effective date:** 2012-09-22
- **Interior docket:** Docket No. FWS-R9-MB-2012-0005
## Abstract

This rule prescribes the hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for general waterfowl seasons and those early seasons for which States previously deferred selection. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 2012-13 season.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/09/21/2012-23074/migratory-bird-hunting-late-seasons-and-bag-and-possession-limits-for-certain-migratory-game-birds)
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