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25 Aug 2025

🦆Economic Impact of 2025-26 Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations

Migratory Bird Hunting; 2025-26 Seasons for Certain Migratory Game Birds

Summary

This rule prescribes the seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for hunting migratory game birds. Taking of migratory game birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during the 2025-26 season.

Agencies

  • Interior Department
  • Fish and Wildlife Service

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

The content outlines regulatory requirements for hunting migratory birds, which directly affect businesses such as sporting goods stores, lodging, and restaurants as they cater to hunters during the specified seasons. It presents economic impacts with estimated hunter expenditures of about $2.5 billion, making it relevant to business owners.

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