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

Key Points

• 1The rule establishes specific dates when hunters can legally hunt various migratory bird species during the 2025-26 season
• 2It sets bag limits—the maximum number of birds each hunter can take per day—to prevent overhunting and protect bird populations
• 3Different regions of the country have different hunting seasons based on bird migration patterns and local conditions
• 4The rule affects millions of hunters nationwide who pursue waterfowl and upland game birds each year
• 5States must follow these federal guidelines when creating their own hunting regulations and issuing hunting licenses

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