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Vol. 1 · No. 1118

Friday, October 9, 2026

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Rule lifecycle · RIN:1018-BI04

Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service — observed across 3 documents over 66 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.

In plain English

The Fish and Wildlife Service establishes formal procedures that authorize hunting for migratory game birds during seasonal periods. If you run a hunting guide service or lodge, review the new authorization steps now to ensure your business stays compliant and operations start on time each season.

First seen

Jun 26, 2026

Last seen

Aug 31, 2026

Latest stage

Rule

PRORULE → RULE

0d

Effective on

Monday, August 31, 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

  3. Final·Aug 31, 2026·91 FR 55794

    Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

    effective Aug 31, 2026#2026-17733