# Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Interior Department; Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-31 |
| Effective | 2026-08-31 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 50 CFR 20 |
| Summary | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) is changing the administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird hunting in the United States. Migratory game bird hunting regulations are currently promulgated annually to provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and Tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and allow harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions. The Service is adopting a more efficient administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird hu |
| Document number | 2026-17733 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17733/process-for-authorizing-seasonal-migratory-game-bird-hunting). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T09:17:43.641Z.
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