FWS Switches to Triennial Memoranda for Migratory Bird Hunting Rules
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is changing how it sets the rules for hunting migratory game birds. Instead of publishing a new federal regulation every year, the agency will now issue a memorandum every three years to establish the basic limits and authorize the season.
Why it matters: This is primarily an administrative efficiency measure. The goal is to reduce the paperwork, cost, and complexity of creating new federal regulations annually. It allows the agency to streamline its workflow while maintaining the same conservation standards and legal requirements under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
Who it affects
- Migratory bird hunters who rely on federal regulations for season dates and limits
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service published this rule in the Federal Register; readers should check the original document for specific implementation details and effective dates.
Agency: Interior Department, Fish and Wildlife Service
Source: Federal Register — read the official document