FWS Releases 2025-2026 Proposed Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations

What: On April 24, 2025, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) published its annual proposed framework for states to select season dates, limits, and other options for the 2025–26 migratory game bird hunting season.

Why: The annual framework is necessary to allow state selections of seasons and limits and to allow harvest at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions.

Action: Comments on the proposed rule are due May 27, 2025.


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