# Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
> **US Fish and Wildlife Service** · Final rule. · Published 1997-09-30 · Effective 1997-09-30 · 62 FR 51298
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-25796
- **Category:** migratory-bird
- **Sub-agency:** US Fish and Wildlife Service
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 51298
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 20
- **Publication date:** 1997-09-30
- **Effective date:** 1997-09-30
## 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 1997-98 season.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/09/30/97-25796/migratory-bird-hunting-late-seasons-and-bag-and-possession-limits-for-certain-migratory-game-birds)
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