Migratory Bird Hunting; Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
migratory-bird · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2016-07-25 · Effective 2016-07-25 · 81 FR 48648
Document
Document number
2016-17330
Federal Register citation
81 FR 48648
CFR reference
50 CFR 20
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
migratory-bird
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2016-07-25
Effective date
2016-07-25
Interior docket
Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2015-0034
Abstract
This rule prescribes the hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for migratory game birds. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 2016-17 season.