IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 174 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons for migratory 
ducks and geese should be modified so that individuals have a fair 
and equitable opportunity to harvest such birds. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 22, 2007 
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons 
for migratory ducks and geese should be modified so 
that individuals have a fair and equitable opportunity 
to harvest such birds. 
Whereas the vast majority of ducks and geese that hatch, 
fledge, and nest on the North Slope of Alaska migrate 
south beyond the boundaries of that State before the na-
tional hunting season opening date of September 1, thus 
denying hunters in Alaska an equitable opportunity to 
harvest these species; 
Whereas ducks and geese are some of the most widely distrib-
uted and harvested game birds in North America; 
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•HCON 174 IH 
Whereas current regulated hunting for ducks and geese has 
been conclusively found to cause no significant effects on 
recruitment of fledglings in duck and geese populations; 
Whereas sportsmen have a strong commitment to the health, 
conservation, and enjoyment of wildlife, as demonstrated 
by the billions of dollars they have voluntarily paid over 
the past 70 years into the Federal Aid to Wildlife Res-
toration Fund established by the Pittman-Robertson 
Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.); 
Whereas migratory waterfowl hunting has been a cherished 
and honored tradition in the United States for genera-
tions; 
Whereas migratory bird hunters provide millions of dollars to 
wildlife conservation and local economies; and 
Whereas hunters in Alaska are currently unable to experience 
hunting conditions similar to conditions in other regions 
of the country with respect to game availability because 
of the current unfair hunting season restrictions: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that, to pro-
vide a fair and equitable opportunity for individuals to 
hunt for ducks and geese— 
(1) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 
should be modified to allow for duck and goose hunt-
ing during the last week of August in areas north 
of 49 degrees north latitude, as approved by the par-
ties to the appropriate international agreement; 
(2) such an extended hunting season will— 
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•HCON 174 IH 
(A) improve hunting opportunities in Alas-
ka without causing negative impacts on water-
fowl populations; 
(B) through the sale of hunting permits, 
generate additional revenue that may be used 
for the better management and conservation of 
ducks, geese, and other wildlife species in Alas-
ka; and 
(C) continue to provide for the conserva-
tion and enhancement of waterfowl populations; 
and 
(3) the United States should take immediate 
steps to begin discussions with the appropriate par-
ties to ensure that all Americans have an oppor-
tunity to harvest migratory ducks and geese in an 
equitable manner. 
Æ 
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