Fish and Wildlife Proposes 2025 Bird Hunting Guidelines
Published Date: 4/24/2025
Proposed Rule
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is setting the rules for the 2025-26 migratory bird hunting season, letting States choose season dates, limits, and other options within these guidelines. Hunters, States, and Tribes will be affected by these changes, which aim to keep bird populations healthy while supporting fun and safe hunting. Decisions and season choices will happen soon, helping everyone plan ahead without extra costs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
2025-26 Hunting Season Frameworks
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing frameworks for the 2025-26 migratory game bird hunting season that set outside dates, season lengths, shooting hours, bag and possession limits, and areas. States may select their specific season dates and limits within those frameworks, which affects when and how hunters may legally hunt and how many birds they may take.
Planning Ahead Without Added Costs
The proposed timing for decisions and season choices for the 2025-26 hunting season is intended to let hunters, States, and Tribes plan ahead without incurring extra costs. This should help those groups prepare for the upcoming season under the announced frameworks.
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