Migratory Bird Hunting; 2025-26 Seasons for Certain Migratory Game Birds
migratory-bird · US Fish and Wildlife Service · Published 2025-08-25 · Effective 2025-08-22 · 90 FR 41306
Document
Document number
2025-16192
Federal Register citation
90 FR 41306
CFR reference
50 CFR 20
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
migratory-bird
Sub-agency
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Publication date
2025-08-25
Effective date
2025-08-22
Interior docket
Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2024-0127
Abstract
This rule prescribes the seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for hunting migratory game birds. Taking of migratory game birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 2025-26 season.