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50 CFR 20.109 - Extended seasons, limits, and hours for taking migratory game birds by falconry. | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
CFR › Title 50 › Chapter I › Subchapter B › Part 20 › Subpart K › Section 20.109 50 CFR 20.109 - Extended seasons, limits, and hours for taking migratory game birds by falconry.
§ 20.109 Extended seasons, limits, and hours for taking migratory game birds by falconry.
This section provides annual regulations by which falconers may take permitted migratory game birds.
[ 44 FR 7148, Feb. 6, 1979]
This is a list of United States Code sections, Statutes at Large, Public Laws, and Presidential Documents, which provide rulemaking authority for this CFR Part.This list is taken from the Parallel Table of Authorities and Rules provided by GPO [Government Printing Office].It is not guaranteed to be accurate or up-to-date, though we do refresh the database weekly. More limitations on accuracy are described at the GPO site.United States CodeU.S. Code: Title 16 - CONSERVATION§ 703 - Taking, killing, or possessing migratory birds unlawful§ 704 - Determination as to when and how migratory birds may be taken, killed, or possessed§ 705 - Transportation or importation of migratory birds; when unlawful§ 706 - Arrests; search warrants§ 707 - Violations and penalties; forfeitures§ 708 - State or Territorial laws or regulations§ 709 - Omitted§ 709a - Authorization of appropriations§ 710 - Partial invalidity; short title§ 711 - Breeding and sale for food supply§ 712 - Treaty and convention implementing regulations; seasonal taking of migratory birds for essential needs of indigenous Alaskans to preserve and maintain stocks of the birds; protection and conservation of the birds§ 742a - Declaration of policy§ 742b - United States Fish and Wildlife Service§ 742b-1§ 742c - Loans for financing or refinancing of cost of purchasing, constructing, equipping, maintaining, repairing, or operating commercial fishing vessels or gear§ 742c-1§ 742d - Investigations; preparation and dissemination of information; reports§ 742d-1§ 742e - Transfer of functions to Secretary§ 742f - Powers of Secretaries of the Interior and Commerce§ 742f-1§ 742g - Cooperation with State Department§ 742h - Reports on fishery products§ 742i - Effect on rights of States and international commissions§ 742j - Authorization of appropriations
Title 50 published on 03-May-2017 05:17The following are ALL rules, proposed rules, and notices (chronologically) published in the Federal Register relating to 50 CFR Part 20 after this date.2017-02-09; vol. 82 # 26 - Thursday, February 9, 201782 FR 10222 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Frameworks for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2017-02684 RIN1018-BB40 FF09M21200-167-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2016-0051 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; supplemental. You must submit comments on the proposed migratory bird hunting frameworks by March 13, 2017. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) is proposing to establish the 2017-18 hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds. We annually prescribe frameworks, or outer limits, for dates and times when hunting may occur and the number of birds that may be taken and possessed in hunting seasons. These frameworks are necessary to allow State selections of seasons and limits and to allow recreational harvest at levels compatible with population and habitat conditions.
2016-09-09; vol. 81 # 175 - Friday, September 9, 201681 FR 62404 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2016-17 Season
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-21739 RIN1018-BA70 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2015-0034 FF09M21200-167-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on September 9, 2016. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes special migratory bird hunting regulations for certain Tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off-reservation trust lands, and ceded lands. This rule responds to tribal requests for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) recognition of their authority to regulate hunting under established guidelines. This rule allows the establishment of season bag limits and, thus, harvest at levels compatible with populations and habitat conditions.
2016-08-16; vol. 81 # 158 - Tuesday, August 16, 201681 FR 54514 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-19447 RIN1018-BA70 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2015-0034 FF09M21200-167-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule; correction. This correction is effective August 16, 2016. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryWe, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, published a final rule in the Federal Register on July 25, 2016, that prescribes the hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for migratory game birds during the 2016-17 season. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. In that final rule, we identified several errors concerning season dates, and bag and possession limits, for certain States, as well as a number of formatting and other errors in tables and table notes. With this document, we correct those errors.
2016-08-12; vol. 81 # 156 - Friday, August 12, 201681 FR 53391 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Supplemental Proposals for Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations for the 2017-18 Hunting Season; Notice of Meetings
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-19221 RIN1018-BB40 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2016-0051 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; supplemental. Comments: We will accept comments on this proposed rule and any subsequent proposed rules resulting from upcoming SRC meetings until January 15, 2017. Meetings: The SRC will meet to consider and develop proposed regulations for the 2017-18 migratory game bird hunting seasons on October 25-26, 2016. Meetings on both days will commence at approximately 8:30 a.m. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryWe, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), proposed in an earlier document this year to establish annual hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds for the 2017-18 hunting season. This supplement to that proposed rule provides the regulatory alternatives for the 2017-18 duck hunting seasons, announces the Service Migratory Bird Regulations Committee (SRC) and Flyway Council meetings, and provides Flyway Council recommendations resulting from their March meetings.
2016-07-25; vol. 81 # 142 - Monday, July 25, 201681 FR 48648 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-17330 RIN1018-BA70 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2015-0034 FF09M21200-167-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on July 25, 2016. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis 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 2016-17 season.
2016-06-10; vol. 81 # 112 - Friday, June 10, 201681 FR 38050 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2017-18 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals; Notice of Meetings
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-13766 RIN1018-BB40 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2016-0051 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; availability of supplemental information. Comments: Following subsequent Federal Register notices, the public will be given an opportunity to submit comments on this proposed rule and the subsequent proposed frameworks by January 15, 2017. Tribes must submit proposals and related comments on or before December 1, 2016. Meetings: The SRC will conduct an open meeting on June 15, 2016, to identify and discuss preliminary issues concerning the 2017-18 migratory bird hunting regulations. The meeting will commence at approximately 11:00 a.m. EDT. The SRC will meet to consider and develop proposed regulations for the 2017-18 migratory game bird hunting seasons on October 25-26, 2016. Meetings on both days will commence at approximately 8:30 a.m. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter the Service or we) proposes to establish annual hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds for the 2017-18 hunting season. We annually prescribe outside limits (frameworks) within which States may select hunting seasons. This proposed rule provides the regulatory schedule, announces the Service Migratory Bird Regulations Committee (SRC) and Flyway Council meetings, describes the proposed regulatory alternatives for the 2017-18 duck hunting seasons, and requests proposals from Indian tribes that wish to establish special migratory game bird hunting regulations on Federal Indian reservations and ceded lands. Migratory game bird hunting seasons provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and permit harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions.
2016-05-27; vol. 81 # 103 - Friday, May 27, 201681 FR 34226 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2016-17 Season
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-12576 RIN1018-BA70 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2015-0034 FF09M21200-167-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule. You must submit comments on the proposed regulations by June 27, 2016. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter, Service or we) proposes special migratory bird hunting regulations for certain Tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off-reservation trust lands, and ceded lands for the 2016-17 migratory bird hunting season.
2016-04-12; vol. 81 # 70 - Tuesday, April 12, 201681 FR 21480 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-08326 RIN1018-BA70 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2015-0034 FF09M21200-167-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule; correction. This correction is effective April 12, 2016. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryWe, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, published a final rule in the Federal Register on March 28, 2016, that prescribes final frameworks from which States may select season dates, limits, and other options for the 2016-17 migratory bird hunting seasons. In that rule, we made an error in the daily bag limit for canvasbacks in Alaska. We intended to increase the daily bag limit for canvasbacks in Alaska, as we did for the rest of the United States, to 2 birds. We also included an incorrect description for the Special Early Canada Goose Unit in South Dakota. With this document, we correct our errors.
2016-03-28; vol. 81 # 59 - Monday, March 28, 201681 FR 17302 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2016-06601 RIN1018-BA70 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2015-0034 FF09M21200-167-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on March 28, 2016. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) prescribes final frameworks from which States may select season dates, limits, and other options for the 2016-17 migratory bird hunting seasons. The effect of this final rule is to facilitate the States&apos; selection of hunting seasons and to further the annual establishment of the migratory bird hunting regulations. We annually prescribe frameworks, or outer limits, for dates and times when hunting may occur and the number of birds that may be taken and possessed in hunting seasons. These frameworks are necessary to allow State selections of seasons and limits and to allow recreational harvest at levels compatible with population and habitat conditions.
2015-12-11; vol. 80 # 238 - Friday, December 11, 201580 FR 77088 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Frameworks for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-31169 RIN1018-BA70 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2015-0034 FF09M21200-167-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; supplemental. You must submit comments on the proposed migratory bird hunting frameworks by January 11, 2016. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) is proposing to establish the 2016-17 hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds. We annually prescribe frameworks, or outer limits, for dates and times when hunting may occur and the number of birds that may be taken and possessed in hunting seasons. These frameworks are necessary to allow State selections of seasons and limits and to allow recreational harvest at levels compatible with population and habitat conditions.
2015-09-25; vol. 80 # 186 - Friday, September 25, 201580 FR 58158 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2015-16 Late Season
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-24162 RIN1018-BA67 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ- MB-2014-0064 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on September 26, 2015. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes special late-season migratory bird hunting regulations for certain tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off-reservation trust lands, and ceded lands. This rule responds to tribal requests for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) recognition of their authority to regulate hunting under established guidelines. This rule allows the establishment of season bag limits and, thus, harvest at levels compatible with populations and habitat conditions.
80 FR 58166 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-24166 RIN1018-BA67 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule is effective on September 26, 2015. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes the hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for general waterfowl seasons and those early seasons for which States previously deferred selection. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 2015-16 season.
2015-09-24; vol. 80 # 185 - Thursday, September 24, 201580 FR 57664 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Late-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-24048 RIN1018-BA67 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on September 24, 2015. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) prescribes final late-season frameworks from which States may select season dates, limits, and other options for the 2015-16 migratory bird hunting seasons. These late seasons include most waterfowl seasons, the earliest of which commences on September 26, 2015. The effect of this final rule is to facilitate the States&apos; selection of hunting seasons and to further the annual establishment of the late-season migratory bird hunting regulations.
2015-09-01; vol. 80 # 169 - Tuesday, September 1, 201580 FR 52645 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Early Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds in the Contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-21596 RIN1018-BA67 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064: FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule is effective on September 1, 2015. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes the hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits of mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped doves; band-tailed pigeons; rails; moorhens and gallinules; woodcock; common snipe; sandhill cranes; sea ducks; early (September) waterfowl seasons; migratory game birds in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands; youth waterfowl day; and some extended falconry seasons. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits taking of designated species during the 2015-16 season.
80 FR 52663 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2015-16 Early Season
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-21595 RIN1018-BA67 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on September 1, 2015. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes special early-season migratory bird hunting regulations for certain Tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off-reservation trust lands, and ceded lands. This rule responds to Tribal requests for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) recognition of Tribal authority to regulate hunting under established guidelines. This rule allows the establishment of season bag limits and, thus, harvest, at levels compatible with populations and habitat conditions.
2015-08-25; vol. 80 # 164 - Tuesday, August 25, 201580 FR 51658 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Frameworks for Late-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-20371 RIN1018-BA67 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; supplemental. You must submit comments on the proposed migratory bird hunting late-season frameworks by September 4, 2015. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) is proposing to establish the 2015-16 late-season hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds. We annually prescribe frameworks, or outer limits, for dates and times when hunting may occur and the number of birds that may be taken and possessed in late seasons. These frameworks are necessary to allow State selections of seasons and limits and to allow recreational harvest at levels compatible with population and habitat conditions.
2015-08-21; vol. 80 # 162 - Friday, August 21, 201580 FR 51090 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Early-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-20636 RIN1018-BA67 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on August 21, 2015 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes final early-season frameworks from which the States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands may select season dates, limits, and other options for the 2015-16 migratory bird hunting seasons. Early seasons are those that generally open prior to October 1, and include seasons in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The effect of this final rule is to facilitate the selection of hunting seasons by the States and Territories to further the annual establishment of the early-season migratory bird hunting regulations.
2015-08-04; vol. 80 # 149 - Tuesday, August 4, 201580 FR 46218 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2015-16 Season
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-19053 RIN1018-BA67 FF09M21200-134-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule. You must submit comments on the proposed regulations by August 14, 2015. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter, Service or we) proposes special migratory bird hunting regulations for certain Tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off-reservation trust lands, and ceded lands for the 2015-16 migratory bird hunting season.
2015-07-21; vol. 80 # 139 - Tuesday, July 21, 201580 FR 43266 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Frameworks for Early-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations; Notice of Meetings
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-17718 RIN1018-BA67 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; supplemental. Comments: You must submit comments on the proposed early-season frameworks by July 31, 2015. Meetings: The Service Migratory Bird Regulations Committee (SRC) will meet to consider and develop proposed regulations for late-season migratory bird hunting and the 2016 spring/summer migratory bird subsistence seasons in Alaska on July 29-30, 2015. All meetings will commence at approximately 8:30 a.m. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) is proposing to establish the 2015-16 early-season hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds. We annually prescribe frameworks, or outer limits, for dates and times when hunting may occur and the maximum number of birds that may be taken and possessed in early seasons. Early seasons may open as early as September 1, and include seasons in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These frameworks are necessary to allow State selections of specific final seasons and limits and to allow recreational harvest at levels compatible with population status and habitat conditions. This proposed rule also provides the regulatory alternatives for the 2015-16 duck hunting seasons.
2015-06-11; vol. 80 # 112 - Thursday, June 11, 201580 FR 33223 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Supplemental Proposals for Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations for the 2015-16 Hunting Season; Notice of Meetings
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-14128 RIN1018-BA67 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; supplemental. Comments: You must submit comments on the proposed regulatory alternatives for the 2015-16 duck hunting seasons on or before June 26, 2015, as detailed in the proposed rule published in the Federal Register on April 13, 2015 (80 FR 19852). Following subsequent Federal Register notices, you will be given an opportunity to submit comments for proposed early-season frameworks by July 29, 2015, and for proposed late-season frameworks by August 29, 2015. Meetings: The Service Migratory Bird Regulations Committee will meet to consider and develop proposed regulations for early-season migratory bird hunting on June 24 and 25, 2015; and for late-season migratory bird hunting and the 2015 spring/summer Alaskan migratory bird subsistence season on July 29 and 30, 2015. All meetings will commence at approximately 8:30 a.m. and are open to the public. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryWe, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), proposed in an earlier document to establish annual hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds for the 2015-16 hunting season. This supplement to the proposed rule provides the regulatory schedule, announces the Service Migratory Bird Regulations Committee and Flyway Council meetings, and provides Flyway Council recommendations resulting from their March meetings.
2015-05-27; vol. 80 # 101 - Wednesday, May 27, 201580 FR 30205 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Service Regulations Committee Meeting
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-12665 RIN1018-BA70 FF09M21200-145-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-R9-HQ-2015-0034 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Notice of meeting. The meeting will be held June 25, 2015. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service) will conduct an open meeting on June 25, 2015, to identify and discuss preliminary issues concerning the 2016-17 migratory bird hunting regulations.
2015-04-13; vol. 80 # 70 - Monday, April 13, 201580 FR 19852 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed 2015-16 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations (Preliminary) With Requests for Indian Tribal Proposals and Requests for 2017 Spring and Summer Migratory Bird Subsistence Harvest Proposals in Alaska
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2015-08152 RIN1018-BA67 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064 FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; availability of supplemental information. You must submit comments on the proposed regulatory alternatives for the 2015-16 duck hunting seasons on or before June 26, 2015. Following subsequent Federal Register notices, you will be given an opportunity to submit comments for proposed early-season frameworks by July 29, 2015, and for proposed late-season frameworks and subsistence migratory bird seasons in Alaska by August 29, 2015. Tribes must submit proposals and related comments on or before June 5, 2015. Proposals from the Alaska Migratory Bird Co-management Council for the 2017 spring and summer migratory bird subsistence harvest season must be submitted to the Flyway Councils and the Service on or before June 13, 2015. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter the Service or we) proposes to establish annual hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds for the 2015-16 hunting season. We annually prescribe outside limits (frameworks) within which States may select hunting seasons. This proposed rule provides the regulatory schedule, describes the proposed regulatory alternatives for the 2015-16 duck hunting seasons, requests proposals from Indian tribes that wish to establish special migratory game bird hunting regulations on Federal Indian reservations and ceded lands, and requests proposals for the 2017 spring and summer migratory bird subsistence season in Alaska. Migratory game bird hunting seasons provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and permit harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions.
2014-12-30; vol. 79 # 249 - Tuesday, December 30, 201479 FR 78379 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Service Regulations Committee Meeting
2014-09-26; vol. 79 # 187 - Friday, September 26, 201479 FR 58198 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
2013-09-23; vol. 78 # 184 - Monday, September 23, 201378 FR 58204 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Late Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-22862 RIN1018-AY87 FF09M21200-134-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2013-0057 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule is effective on September 21, 2013. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes the hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for general waterfowl seasons and those early seasons for which States previously deferred selection. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 2013-14 season.
78 FR 58233 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2013-14 Late Season
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-22872 RIN1018-AY87 FF09M21200-134-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2013-0057 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on September 21, 2013. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes special late-season migratory bird hunting regulations for certain tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off-reservation trust lands, and ceded lands. This rule responds to tribal requests for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) recognition of their authority to regulate hunting under established guidelines. This rule allows the establishment of season bag limits and, thus, harvest at levels compatible with populations and habitat conditions.
2013-09-20; vol. 78 # 183 - Friday, September 20, 201378 FR 58124 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Late-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-22870 RIN1018-AY87 FF09M21200-134-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2013-0057 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on September 20, 2013. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) prescribes final late-season frameworks from which States may select season dates, limits, and other options for the 2013-14 migratory bird hunting seasons. These late seasons include most waterfowl seasons, the earliest of which commences on September 21, 2013. The effect of this final rule is to facilitate the States&apos; selection of hunting seasons and to further the annual establishment of the late-season migratory bird hunting regulations.
2013-08-28; vol. 78 # 167 - Wednesday, August 28, 201378 FR 53200 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Early Seasons and Bag and Possession Limits for Certain Migratory Game Birds in the Contiguous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-20984 RIN1018-AY87 FF09M21200-134-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2013-0057 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule is effective on September 1, 2013. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes the hunting seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits of mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped doves; band-tailed pigeons; rails; moorhens and gallinules; woodcock; common snipe; sandhill cranes; sea ducks; early (September) waterfowl seasons; migratory game birds in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands; youth waterfowl day; and some extended falconry seasons. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits taking of designated species during the 2013-14 season.
78 FR 53218 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2013-14 Early Season
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-20981 RIN1018-AY87 FF09M21200-134-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2013-0057 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on September 1, 2013. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes special early-season migratory bird hunting regulations for certain tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off-reservation trust lands, and ceded lands. This rule responds to tribal requests for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) recognition of tribal authority to regulate hunting under established guidelines. This rule allows the establishment of season bag limits and, thus, harvest, at levels compatible with populations and habitat conditions.
2013-08-23; vol. 78 # 164 - Friday, August 23, 201378 FR 52658 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Early-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-20607 RIN1018-AY87 FF09M21200-134-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2013-0057 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Final rule. This rule takes effect on August 23, 2013. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThis rule prescribes final early-season frameworks from which the States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands may select season dates, limits, and other options for the 2013-14 migratory bird hunting seasons. Early seasons are those that generally open prior to October 1, and include seasons in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The effect of this final rule is to facilitate the selection of hunting seasons by the States and Territories to further the annual establishment of the early-season migratory bird hunting regulations.
2013-08-22; vol. 78 # 163 - Thursday, August 22, 201378 FR 52338 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Frameworks for Late-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2013-20381 RIN1018-AY87 FF09M21200-134-FXMB1231099BPP0 Docket No.FWS-HQ-MB-2013-0057 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; supplemental. You must submit comments on the proposed migratory bird hunting late-season frameworks by September 3, 2013. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryThe Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter Service or we) is proposing to establish the 2013-14 late-season hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds. We annually prescribe frameworks, or outer limits, for dates and times when hunting may occur and the number of birds that may be taken and possessed in late seasons. These frameworks are necessary to allow State selections of seasons and limits and to allow recreational harvest at levels compatible with population and habitat conditions.
2013-08-02; vol. 78 # 149 - Friday, August 2, 201378 FR 47136 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Proposed Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2013-14 Season
2012-09-26; vol. 77 # 187 - Wednesday, September 26, 201277 FR 59158 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Application for Approval of Copper-Clad Iron Shot and Fluoropolymer Shot Coatings as Nontoxic for Waterfowl Hunting
typeregulations.gov FR Doc.2012-23657 RINs 1018-AY61, 1018-AY66 FF09M21200-123-FXMB1231099BPP0L2 Docket No.s No. FWS-R9-MB-2012-0028 and FWS-R9-MB-2012-0038 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Fish and Wildlife Service Proposed rule; availability of draft environmental assessments. Electronic comments on this proposal via http://www.regulations.gov must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern time on October 26, 2012. Comments submitted by mail must be postmarked no later than October 26, 2012. 50 CFR Part 20 SummaryWe, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, propose to approve copper-clad iron shot and fluoropolymer coatings for hunting waterfowl and coots. We published a notice of application for nontoxic shot approval for copper-clad iron shot in the Federal Register on June 20, 2012 (77 FR 36980), and one for the fluoropolymer shot coatings on July 6, 2012 (77 FR 39983). Having completed our review of the application materials for both, we have concluded that neither the shot nor the coatings are likely to adversely affect fish, wildlife, or their habitats.