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The distances involved in bird migration mean that they often cross political boundaries of countries and conservation measures require international cooperation. Several international treaties have been signed to protect migratory species including the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 of the US.
Duck hunting using decoys in the Chippewa National Forest, 1938. The waterfowl hunting season is generally in the autumn and winter. Hunting seasons are set by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service in the United States. [14] In the autumn, the ducks and geese have finished raising their young and are migrating to warmer areas to feed. [15]
The non-hunting season for elk is from late winter to early fall. During this non-hunting season the cow elk are giving birth to calves while the bull elk are preparing to grow back a new set of antlers. [5] Although all states control most hunting seasons and regulations, the season for migratory waterfowl is controlled by the federal government.
The regular duck hunting season starts with a week in November, from Nov. 18-26, followed by a longer stretch from Dec. 9 through Jan. 28. ... During the regular waterfowl and migratory bird ...
May 27—The 2022-2023 migratory bird season hunting dates and regulations were recently approved by the Board of Natural Resources, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources ...
The Commission recently approved hunting regulation changes, set quotas on black bear and elk season, set dates for migratory bird season and more.
Boundary Bay, British Columbia, has been listed as an Important Bird Area by the Canadian government in recognition of its value to migratory birds. Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge, in southwest Washington, is a major staging area for shorebirds. Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, in Harney County, southeastern Oregon
Several waterfowl and migratory birds will open the fall hunting season on Sept. 1: early teal, early goose, and woodcock, to name a few.