Rule lifecycle · RIN:1018-BI04

Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service — observed across 2 documents over 0 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Fish and Wildlife Service is updating how it approves and authorizes hunting seasons for migratory birds like ducks and geese. If you run a hunting guide, outfitter, or tourism business tied to bird hunting, monitor how these new rules affect your season dates and client planning through the comment deadline on July 27.

First seen

Jun 26, 2026

Last seen

Jun 26, 2026

Latest stage

Proposed Rule

PRORULE → RULE

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Comments close

Monday, July 27, 2026

Stage timeline

  1. Final·Jun 26, 2026·91 FR 38543

    Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

    effective Aug 25, 2026comments close Jul 27, 2026#2026-12951

  2. Proposed·Jun 26, 2026·91 FR 38643

    Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

    comments close Jul 27, 2026#2026-12955