The US government just set the rules for hunting migratory birds in 2025-26

The US Fish and Wildlife Service has published the specific dates, times, and limits for hunting migratory game birds for the 2025-26 season. This means hunters will know exactly when and where they can legally hunt species like ducks, geese, and doves.

Every year, the US Fish and Wildlife Service sets the rules for hunting migratory birds. This document is the annual update that makes hunting these birds legal for the upcoming season. Without these specific rules, hunting migratory birds would be entirely prohibited. It allows a specific recreational activity to continue under defined limits.