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RuleSignificant2019-183542019-08-28

Migratory Bird Hunting; Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds

Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service

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 2019-20 season.

Action & Dates

Action
Final rule.
Dates
This rule takes effect on August 28, 2019.
Effective Date
2019-08-28

CFR References

Topics

ExportsHuntingImportsReporting and recordkeeping requirementsTransportationWildlife

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 20 [Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2018-0030; FF09M21200-189-FXMB1231099BPP0] RIN 1018-BD10 AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: 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 2019-20 season. DATES: This rule takes effect on August 28, 2019. ADDRESSES: You may inspect comments received on the migratory bird hunting regulations during normal business hours at the Service's office at 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, Virginia. You may obtain copies of referenced reports from the street address above, or from the Division of Migratory Bird Management's website at http://www.fws.gov/​migratorybirds/​ , or at http://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2018-0030. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron W. Kokel, Division of Migratory Bird Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, (703) 358-1714. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Regulations Schedule for 2018 On June 14, 2018, we published a proposal to amend title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) at part 20 ( 83 FR 27836 ). The proposal provided a background and overview of the migratory bird hunting regulations process, and addressed the establishment of seasons, limits, and other regulations

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Full Document

Citation: 84 FR 45077