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2026 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulatory Conditions Announcement

This notice provides regulatory guidance for the 2026 Migratory Game Bird Hunting season: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - Purpose: - Announces the availability of the 2026 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Memorandum - Sets authorization conditions for States and Tribes to establish hunting regulations for migratory game birds - Key Regulatory Details: - Specifies eligible species, season dates, season lengths, shooting hours, bag and possession limits, and hunting areas - Includes other restrictions to ensure harvest levels are compatible with bird population status and habitat conditions - Public Participation: - Invites public comments on the memorandum - Provides information on how to submit comments and access supporting documents - Procurement Relevance: - No products or services are being requested or procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory announcement, not a procurement opportunity

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the availability of the 2026 Migratory Game Bird Hunting Memorandum which sets forth the authorization conditions within which States and Tribes may establish their hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds. These conditions include species for which seasons may be opened, season dates, season lengths, shooting hours, bag and possession limits, areas where hunting may occur, and other restrictions. The memorandum aims to allow harvest at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions. Public comments on the memorandum are invited until September 30, 2026.

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