[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 169 (Friday, August 30, 2024)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 70545-70579]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-19420]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 20

[Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113; FXMB1231099BPP0-245-FF09M32000]
RIN 1018-BG63


Migratory Bird Hunting; 2024-25 Seasons for Certain Migratory 
Game Birds

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: This rule prescribes the seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag 
and possession limits for hunting migratory birds. Taking of migratory 
birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for by annual 
regulations. This rule permits the taking of designated species during 
the 2024-25 season.

DATES: This rule takes effect on August 29, 2024.

ADDRESSES: You may inspect comments received on the migratory bird 
hunting regulations at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-
HQ-MB-2023-0113. You may obtain copies of referenced reports from the 
Division of Migratory Bird Management's website at https://www.fws.gov/program/migratory-birds or at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. 
FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerome Ford, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Department of the Interior, (703) 358-2606. Individuals in the 
United States who are deaf, deafblind, hard of hearing, or have a 
speech disability may dial 711 (TTY, TDD, or TeleBraille) to access 
telecommunications relay services. Individuals outside the United 
States should use the relay services offered within their country to 
make international calls to the point-of-contact in the United States.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Regulations Schedule for 2024

    On February 8, 2024, we published in the Federal Register (89 FR 
8631) a proposal to amend title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations 
(CFR) at part 20. The proposal provided a background and overview of 
the migratory bird hunting regulations process and addressed the 
establishment of seasons, limits, and other regulations for hunting 
migratory game birds under Sec. Sec.  20.100 through 20.107, 20.109, 
and 20.110 of subpart K. Major steps in the 2024-25 regulatory cycle 
relating to open public meetings and Federal Register notifications 
were illustrated in the diagram at the end of the February 8, 2024, 
proposed rule.
    We provided the meeting dates and locations for the Service 
Regulations Committee (SRC) on our website at https://www.fws.gov/event/us-fish-and-wildlife-service-migratory-bird-regulations-committee-meeting and Flyway Council meetings on flyway calendars 
posted on our website at https://www.fws.gov/partner/migratory-bird-program-administrative-flyways. On October 10, 2023, we held open 
meetings with the Flyway Council Consultants, at which the participants 
reviewed information on the current status of migratory game birds and 
developed recommendations for the 2024-25 regulations for these 
species. The February 8, 2024, proposed rule provided detailed 
information on the proposed 2024-25 regulatory schedule.
    On May 13, 2024, we published in the Federal Register (89 FR 41522) 
the proposed frameworks for migratory game bird hunting regulations 
during the 2024-25 season. On August 26, 2024, we published in the 
Federal Register (89 FR 68500) the final frameworks for migratory game 
bird hunting regulations, from which State wildlife conservation agency 
officials selected seasons, hours, areas, and limits for hunting 
migratory birds during the 2024-25 season.
    The final rule described here is the final in the series of 
proposed, supplemental, and final rulemaking documents for migratory 
game bird hunting regulations for the 2024-25 season and deals 
specifically with amending subpart K of 50 CFR part 20. It sets hunting 
seasons, hours, areas, and limits for migratory game bird species. This 
final rule is the culmination of the

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annual rulemaking process allowing migratory game bird hunting, which 
started with the February 8, 2024, proposed rule. As discussed 
elsewhere in this document, we supplemented that proposal on May 13, 
2024, and published final season frameworks on August 26, 2024, that 
provided the regulatory frameworks from which the States selected their 
hunting seasons. This final rule sets the migratory game bird hunting 
seasons based on that input from the States.

Required Determinations

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Consideration

    The programmatic document, ``Second Final Supplemental 
Environmental Impact Statement: Issuance of Annual Regulations 
Permitting the Sport Hunting of Migratory Birds (EIS 20130139),'' filed 
with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on May 24, 2013, 
addresses NEPA compliance by the Service for issuance of the annual 
framework regulations for hunting of migratory game bird species. We 
published a notice of availability in the Federal Register on May 31, 
2013 (78 FR 32686), and our Record of Decision on July 26, 2013 (78 FR 
45376). We also address NEPA compliance for waterfowl hunting 
frameworks through the annual preparation of separate environmental 
assessments, the most recent being ``Duck Hunting Regulations for 2024-
25,'' with its corresponding 2024 finding of no significant impact, 
available at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-
0113.

Endangered Species Act Consideration

    Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 
U.S.C. 1531 et seq.), provides that the Secretary shall insure that any 
action authorized, funded, or carried out is not likely to jeopardize 
the continued existence of any endangered species or threatened species 
or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical 
habitat. Consequently, we conducted formal consultations to ensure that 
actions resulting from these regulations would not likely jeopardize 
the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result 
in the destruction or adverse modification of their critical habitat. 
Findings from these consultations are included in a biological opinion, 
which concluded that the regulations are not likely to jeopardize the 
continued existence of any endangered or threatened species. 
Additionally, these findings may have caused modification of some 
regulatory measures previously proposed, and the final frameworks (89 
FR 68500, August 26, 2024) reflect any such modifications. The 
biological opinion is available from https://www.regulations.gov at 
Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.

Regulatory Planning and Review--Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 
14094

    Executive Order 14094 amends and reaffirms the principles of E.O. 
12866 and E.O. 13563. Regulatory analysis should facilitate agency 
efforts to develop regulations that serve the public interest, advance 
statutory objectives, and are consistent with E.O. 12866, E.O. 13563, 
and the Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2021 (Modernizing 
Regulatory Review). Regulatory analysis, as practicable and 
appropriate, shall recognize distributive impacts and equity, to the 
extent permitted by law. We have developed this final rule in a manner 
consistent with these requirements.
    E.O. 12866, as reaffirmed by E.O. 13563 and amended by E.O. 14094, 
provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) 
in the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will review all 
significant rules. This action is a ``significant regulatory action,'' 
as defined under section 3(f)(1) of E.O. 12866 (58 FR 51735, October 4, 
1993), as amended by E.O. 14094 (88 FR 21879, April 11, 2023).
    An economic analysis was prepared for the 2024-25 migratory bird 
hunting season. This analysis was based on data from the 2011 and the 
2016 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated 
Recreation (National Survey), the most recent years for which data are 
available. See discussion under Required Determinations, Regulatory 
Flexibility Act, below. This analysis estimated consumer surplus for 
four alternatives for duck hunting regulations. As defined by OMB in 
Circular A-4, consumers' surplus is the difference between what a 
consumer pays for a unit of a good or service and the maximum amount 
the consumer would be willing to pay for that unit. The duck hunting 
regulatory alternatives are (1) not opening a hunting season, (2) 
issuing restrictive regulations that allow fewer days than the 2023-24 
season, (3) issuing moderate regulations that allow more days than in 
Alternative 2 but fewer days than the 2023-24 season, and (4) issuing 
liberal regulations that allow days similar to the 2023-24 season. The 
estimated consumer surplus associated with liberal regulations issued 
for the 2024-25 season across all flyways was $606 million to $797 
million (2023$). We also chose Alternative 4 (liberal regulations) for 
the 2009-10 through 2023-24 seasons. The 2024-25 analysis is part of 
the record for this rulemaking action and is available at https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    The annual migratory bird hunting regulations have a significant 
economic impact on substantial numbers of small entities under the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). An initial 
regulatory flexibility analysis was prepared to analyze the economic 
impacts of the annual hunting regulations on small business entities. 
This analysis is updated annually. The primary source of information 
about hunter expenditures for migratory game bird hunting is the 
National Survey, which is generally conducted at 5-year intervals. The 
2022 National Survey did not collect migratory bird expenditure data, 
so the 2024-25 migratory bird hunting season analysis is based on the 
2011 and 2016 National Surveys and the U.S. Department of Commerce's 
County Business Patterns, from which it is estimated that migratory 
bird hunters will spend approximately $2.6 billion (2023$) at small 
businesses during the 2024-25 migratory bird hunting season. Copies of 
the analysis are available upon request from the person listed above 
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT or from https://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2023-0113.

Congressional Review Act

    The Congressional Review Act (CRA; 5 U.S.C. 801 et seq.) was signed 
into law as part of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness 
Act (SBREFA; title II of Pub. L. 104-121, March 29, 1996). Pursuant to 
the CRA, OIRA designated this action as a major rule, as defined by 5 
U.S.C. 804(2), because it is likely to result in an annual effect on 
the economy of $100 million or more. However, because this final rule 
establishes a regulatory program for an activity related to hunting and 
because hunting seasons are time sensitive, we establish the effective 
date of this final rule using the exemption in the CRA at 5 U.S.C. 
808(1).

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This rule does not contain any new collection of information that 
requires approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 
the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). OMB has 
previously approved the information collection requirements

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associated with migratory bird surveys and the procedures for 
establishing annual migratory bird hunting seasons under the following 
OMB control numbers:
     1018-0019, ``North American Woodcock Singing Ground 
Survey'' (expires 02/28/2027).
     1018-0023, ``Migratory Bird Surveys, 50 CFR 20.20'' 
(expires 05/31/2026). Includes Migratory Bird Harvest Information 
Program, Migratory Bird Hunter Surveys, Sandhill Crane Survey, and 
Parts Collection Survey.
     1018-0171, ``Establishment of Annual Migratory Bird 
Hunting Seasons, 50 CFR part 20'' (expires 10/31/2024).
    You may view the information collection request(s) at https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAMain. An agency may not conduct or 
sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of 
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    We have determined and certify, in compliance with the requirements 
of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, 2 U.S.C. 1501 et seq., that this 
final rulemaking does not include any Federal mandate that may result 
in the expenditure by State, local, and Tribal governments, in the 
aggregate, or by the private sector, of $100 million or more (adjusted 
for inflation) in any 1 year and does not significantly or uniquely 
affect small governments.

Civil Justice Reform--Executive Order 12988

    The Department, in promulgating this final rule, has determined 
that this rule will not unduly burden the judicial system and that it 
meets the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of E.O. 12988.

Takings Implication Assessment--Executive Order 12630

    In accordance with E.O. 12630, this final rule, authorized by the 
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA; 16 U.S.C. 703-711), does not have 
significant takings implications and does not affect any 
constitutionally protected property rights. This final rule will not 
result in the physical occupancy of property, the physical invasion of 
property, or the regulatory taking of any property. In fact, this final 
rule allows hunters to exercise otherwise unavailable privileges and, 
therefore, reduces restrictions on the use of private and public 
property.

Energy Effects--Executive Order 13211

    E.O. 13211 requires agencies to prepare statements of energy 
effects when undertaking certain actions. While this final rule is a 
significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866, it is not likely to 
have a significant adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use 
of energy and has not been designated by OIRA as a significant energy 
action. Therefore, no statement of energy effects is required.

Government-to-Government Relationship With Tribes

    In accordance with the President's memorandum of April 29, 1994, 
``Government-to-Government Relations with Native American Tribal 
Governments'' (59 FR 22951), E.O. 13175, and 512 DM 2, we have 
evaluated possible effects on federally recognized Indian Tribes with 
respect to impacts to Tribes' treaty rights to hunt waterfowl, and we 
have determined that there are de minimis effects on Indian Tribes for 
that aspect of their treaty rights. Through this process to establish 
annual hunting regulations, we regularly coordinate with Tribes that 
are affected by this final rulemaking action. This final rule will not 
have substantial direct effects on one or more Indian Tribes, on the 
relationship between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes, or on 
the distribution of power and responsibilities between the Federal 
Government and Indian Tribes. This rule is general in nature and does 
not directly affect any specific Tribal lands, treaty rights, or Tribal 
trust resources. In addition, this final rule does not interfere with 
the ability of Tribes to manage themselves or their funds or to 
regulate migratory bird activities on Tribal lands. We recognize that, 
in certain cases, conflicts may arise between States and specific 
Tribes on aspects of other Tribal treaty rights. The Service actively 
supports the parties reaching a mutually agreeable solution to such 
conflicts. Therefore, we conclude that this final rule does not have 
``Tribal implications'' under section 1(a) of E.O. 13175 with respect 
to waterfowl treaty rights. Thus, formal government-to-government 
consultation is not required by E.O. 13175 and related policies of the 
Department of the Interior. We will continue to collaborate with Tribes 
on concerns related to migratory bird hunting regulations.

Federalism Effects--Executive Order 13132

    Due to the migratory nature of certain species of birds, the 
Federal Government has been given responsibility over these species by 
the MBTA. We annually prescribe frameworks from which the States make 
selections regarding the hunting of migratory birds, and we employ 
guidelines to establish special regulations on Federal Indian 
reservations and ceded lands. This process preserves the ability of the 
States and Tribes to determine which seasons meet their individual 
needs. We recognize that, in certain cases, conflicts may arise between 
States and specific Tribes on aspects of other Tribal treaty rights. 
The Service actively supports the parties reaching a mutually agreeable 
solution to such conflicts.
    Any State or Tribe may be more restrictive in its regulations than 
the Federal frameworks at any time. The frameworks are developed in a 
cooperative process with the States and the Flyway Councils. This 
process allows States to participate in the development of frameworks 
from which they will make selections, thereby having an influence on 
their own regulations. This final rule will not have substantial direct 
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national 
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and 
responsibilities among the various levels of government. Therefore, in 
accordance with E.O. 13132, this final regulation does not have 
federalism implications and does not warrant the preparation of a 
federalism summary impact statement.

Review of Public Comments

    The February 8, 2024, proposed (preliminary) rulemaking (89 FR 
8631) opened the public comment period for 2024-25 migratory game bird 
hunting regulations. We previously addressed all pertinent comments in 
our May 13, 2024, proposed rule (see 89 FR 41522) and August 26, 2024, 
final rule (89 FR 68500).

Regulations Promulgation

    The rulemaking process for migratory game bird hunting, by its 
nature, operates under a time constraint as seasons must be established 
each year or hunting seasons remain closed. However, we intend that the 
public be provided extensive opportunity for public input and 
involvement in compliance with Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 
subchapter II) requirements. Thus, when the preliminary proposed 
rulemaking was published, we established what we concluded were the 
longest periods possible for public comment and the most opportunities 
for public involvement. We also provided

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notification of our participation in multiple Flyway Council meetings, 
opportunities for additional public review and comment on all Flyway 
Council proposals for regulatory change, and opportunities for 
additional public review during the SRC meeting. Therefore, we conclude 
that sufficient public notice and opportunity for involvement have been 
given to affected persons.
    Further, States need sufficient time to communicate these season 
selections to their affected publics, and to establish and publicize 
the necessary regulations and procedures to implement these seasons. 
Thus, we find that ``good cause'' exists, within the terms of 5 U.S.C. 
553(d)(3) of the Administrative Procedure Act, and, therefore, under 
authority of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (July 3, 1918), as amended 
(16 U.S.C. 703-711), these regulations will take effect less than 30 
days after publication. Accordingly, with each conservation agency 
having had an opportunity to participate in selecting the hunting 
seasons desired for its State or Territory on those species of 
migratory birds for which open seasons are now prescribed, and 
consideration having been given to all other relevant matters 
presented, certain sections of title 50, chapter I, subchapter B, part 
20, subpart K, are hereby amended as set forth below.

Signing Authority

    Shannon Estenoz, Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and 
Parks, approved this action on July 31, 2024, for publication. On 
August 22, 2024, Shannon Estenoz authorized the undersigned to sign and 
submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for 
publication electronically as an official document of the Department of 
the Interior.

List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 20

    Exports, Hunting, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping 
requirements, Transportation, Wildlife.

Maureen D. Foster,
Chief of Staff, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife 
and Parks.

    For the reasons set out in the preamble, title 50, chapter I, 
subchapter B, part 20, subpart K of the Code of Federal Regulations is 
amended as follows:

PART 20--MIGRATORY BIRD HUNTING

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1. The authority citation for part 20 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq., and 16 U.S.C. 742a-j.

    Note:  The following annual hunting regulations provided for by 
Sec. Sec.  20.101 through 20.107 and 20.109 of 50 CFR part 20 will 
not appear in the Code of Federal Regulations because of their 
seasonal nature.


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2. Section 20.101 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  20.101  Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for Puerto Rico and 
the Virgin Islands.

    Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of 
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates 
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession 
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as 
follows:
    Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until 
sunset.
    CHECK COMMONWEALTH REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY 
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS.
    (a) Puerto Rico.
    Restrictions: In Puerto Rico, the season is closed on the ruddy 
duck, white-cheeked pintail, West Indian whistling duck, fulvous 
whistling duck, masked duck, purple gallinule, American coot, Caribbean 
coot, white-crowned pigeon, and plain pigeon.
    Closed Areas: Closed areas are described in the August 26, 2024, 
Federal Register (89 FR 68500).

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Doves and Pigeons:
    Zenaida, white-winged, and mourning      Sept. 7-Nov. 4.....................              30              90
     doves (1).
    Scaly-naped pigeons....................  Sept. 7-Nov. 4.....................               5              15
Ducks......................................  Nov. 16-Dec. 23 & Jan. 11-Jan. 27..               6              18
Common Gallinules..........................  Nov. 16-Dec. 23 & Jan. 11-Jan. 27..               6              18
Snipe......................................  Nov. 16-Dec. 23 & Jan. 11-Jan. 27..               8              24
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(1) The daily bag limit for Zenaida, white-winged, and mourning doves is in the aggregate and may include not
  more than 10 Zenaida and 3 mourning doves. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

    (b) Virgin Islands.
    Restrictions: In the Virgin Islands, the seasons are closed for 
ground or quail doves, pigeons, ruddy duck, white-cheeked pintail, West 
Indian whistling duck, fulvous whistling duck, masked duck, and all 
other ducks, and purple gallinule.
    Closed Areas: Ruth Cay, just south of St. Croix, is closed to the 
hunting of migratory game birds. All Offshore Cays under jurisdiction 
of the Virgin Islands Government are closed to the hunting of migratory 
game birds.

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                  Species                                Season dates            -------------------------------
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Zenaida doves..............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 30...................              10              10
Ducks......................................  Closed.............................  ..............  ..............
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3. Section 20.102 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  20.102  Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for Alaska.

    Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of 
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates 
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession 
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as 
follows:

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    Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until 
sunset. Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, 
Federal Register (89 FR 68500).

    Note:  Light geese include lesser snow (including blue) geese, 
greater snow geese, and Ross's geese.

    Falconry: The total combined bag and possession limit for migratory 
game birds taken with the use of a raptor under a falconry permit is 3 
per day, 9 in possession, and may not exceed a more restrictive limit 
for any species listed in this section.
    Special Tundra Swan Season: In Game Management Units (Units) 17, 
18, 22, and 23, in the North Zone, the tundra swan season is from 
September 1 through October 31 with a season limit of 3 tundra swans 
per hunter. This season is by State permit only; hunters will be issued 
1 permit allowing the take of up to 3 tundra swans. Hunters will be 
required to file a harvest report with the State after the season is 
completed. Up to 500 permits may be issued in Unit 18; 300 permits each 
in Units 22 and 23; and 200 permits in Unit 17.
    CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL 
RESTRICTIONS.

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                  Area                             Season dates
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North Zone.............................  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Gulf Coast Zone........................  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Southeast Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 30.
                                         Dec. 16-Dec. 31.
Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone.....  Oct. 8-Jan. 22.
Kodiak Zone............................  Oct. 8-Jan. 22.
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                                                                                              Daily bag and possession limits
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                                                                              Canada &    White-
                              Area                                            Cackling   Fronted     Light                Emperor               Sandhill
                                                                  Ducks (1)    geese      geese      geese      Brant      geese      Snipe      cranes
                                                                             (2)(3)(4)    (5)(6)                           (7)(8)                 (9)
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North Zone......................................................      10-30       4-12       4-12       6-18        2-6        1-1       8-24        3-9
Gulf Coast Zone.................................................       8-24       4-12       4-12       6-18        2-6        1-1       8-24        2-6
Southeast Zone..................................................       7-21       4-12       4-12       6-18        2-6        1-1       8-24        2-6
Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone..............................       7-21       4-12       4-12       6-18        2-6        1-1       8-24        2-6
Kodiak Zone.....................................................       7-21       4-12       4-12       6-18        2-6        1-1       8-24        2-6
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(1) The basic duck bag limits may include no more than 2 canvasbacks daily and may not include sea ducks. In addition to the basic duck limits, the sea
  duck limit is 10 daily, including no more than 6 each of either harlequin or long-tailed ducks. Sea ducks include scoters, common and king eiders,
  harlequin ducks, long-tailed ducks, and common, hooded, and red-breasted mergansers. The season for Steller's and spectacled eiders is closed.
(2) Daily bag and possession limits are in the aggregate for the two species.
(3) In Game Management Units (Units) 5 and 6, in the Gulf Coast Zone, the taking of Canada and cackling geese is only permitted from September 28
  through December 16. In the Middleton Island portion of Unit 6, the taking of Canada and cackling geese is by special permit only. The maximum number
  of Canada and cackling geese permits is 10 for the season. A mandatory goose-identification class is required. Hunters must check in and out. The
  daily bag and possession limits are 1 Canada or cackling goose. The season will close if harvest includes 5 dusky Canada geese. A dusky Canada goose
  is any dark-breasted Canada goose (Munsell 10 YR color value five or less) with a bill length between 40 and 50 millimeters.
(4) In Unit 10, in the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone, for Canada and cackling geese, the daily bag limit is 6 and the possession limit is 18.
(5) In Unit 9, in the Gulf Coast Zone, Unit 10, in the Pribilof and Aleutian Islands Zone, and Unit 17, in the North Zone, for white-fronted geese, the
  daily bag limit is 6 and the possession limit is 18.
(6) In Unit 18, in the North Zone, for white-fronted geese, the daily bag limit is 10 and the possession limit is 30.
(7) In Unit 8, in the Kodiak Zone, the Kodiak Island Roaded Area is closed to emperor goose hunting. The Kodiak Island Roaded Area consists of all lands
  and water (including exposed tidelands) east of a line extending from Crag Point in the north to the west end of Saltery Cove in the south and all
  lands and water south of a line extending from Termination Point along the north side of Cascade Lake extending to Anton Larsen Bay. Marine waters
  adjacent to the closed area are closed to harvest within 500 feet from the water's edge. The offshore islands are open to harvest, for example: Woody,
  Long, Gull and Puffin Islands.
(8) Emperor goose hunting is by State permit only; no more than 1 emperor goose may be harvested per hunter per season. Hunters will be required to file
  a harvest report with the State after harvesting an emperor goose. Total emperor goose harvest may not exceed 500 birds. See State regulations for
  specific dates, times, and conditions of permit hunts and closures.
(9) In Unit 17, in the North Zone, for sandhill cranes, the daily bag limit is 2 and the possession limit is 6.


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4. Section 20.103 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  20.103  Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for doves and 
pigeons.

    Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of 
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates 
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession 
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as 
follows:
    Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until 
sunset except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in 
the August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
    CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL 
RESTRICTIONS.
    (a) Doves.

    Note:  Unless otherwise specified, the seasons listed below are 
for mourning and white-winged doves. The daily bag and possession 
limits are in the aggregate for the two species.


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                    Area                                 Season dates            -------------------------------
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                                             EASTERN MANAGEMENT UNIT
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Alabama:
    North Zone:
        12 noon to sunset..................  Sept. 7 only.......................              15              15
        \1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset  Sept. 8-Oct. 20 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 &               15              45
                                              Dec. 14-Jan. 19.
    South Zone:
        12 noon to sunset..................  Sept. 14 only......................              15              15
        \1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset  Sept. 15-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 &              15              45
                                              Dec. 14-Jan. 19.
Delaware...................................  Sept. 1-Sept. 29 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27               15              45
                                              & Dec. 6-Jan. 26.
Florida....................................  Sept. 28-Oct. 20 & Nov. 9-Dec. 1 &               15              45
                                              Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
Georgia....................................  Sept. 7-Oct. 13 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 &               15              45
                                              Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
Illinois (1)...............................  Sept. 1-Nov. 14 & Dec. 26-Jan. 9...              15              45
Indiana....................................  Sept. 1-Oct. 20 & Nov. 1-Dec. 1 &                15              45
                                              Dec. 21-Dec. 29.
Kentucky:
    11 a.m. to sunset......................  Sept. 1 only.......................              15              15
    \1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset....  Sept. 2-Oct. 26 & Nov. 28-Dec. 8 &               15              45
                                              Dec. 21-Jan. 12.
Louisiana:
    North Zone.............................  Sept. 7-Sept. 28 & Oct. 5-Nov. 9 &               15              45
                                              Dec. 21-Jan. 21.
    South Zone.............................  Sept. 7-Sept. 21 & Oct. 19-Nov. 30               15              45
                                              & Dec. 14-Jan. 14.
Maryland:
    12 noon to sunset......................  Sept. 2-Oct. 19....................              15              45
    \1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset....  Oct. 26-Nov. 29 & Dec. 21-Jan. 10..              15              45
Mississippi:
    North Zone.............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 29 & Oct. 12-Nov. 10               15              45
                                              & Dec. 27-Jan. 26.
    South Zone.............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 29 & Oct. 12-Nov. 10               15              45
                                              & Dec. 27-Jan. 26.
North Carolina.............................  Sept. 2-Oct. 5 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 &                15              45
                                              Dec. 16-Jan. 31.
Ohio (1)...................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 3 & Dec. 7-Jan. 1.....              15              45
Pennsylvania...............................  Sept. 2-Nov. 29 & Dec. 21-Jan. 4...              15              45
Rhode Island...............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Oct. 19-Dec. 17.              15              45
South Carolina.............................  Sept. 2-Oct. 5 & Nov. 16-Nov. 30 &               15              45
                                              Dec. 22-Jan. 31.
Tennessee:
    12 noon to sunset......................  Sept. 1 only.......................              15              15
    \1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset....  Sept. 2-Sept. 28 & Oct. 12-Nov. 3 &              15              45
                                              Dec. 8-Jan. 15.
Virginia:
    12 noon to sunset......................  Sept. 2 only.......................              15              15
    \1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset....  Sept. 3-Oct. 20 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 &               15              45
                                              Dec. 20-Jan. 20.
West Virginia:
    12 noon to sunset......................  Sept. 1 only.......................              15              15
    \1/2\ hour before sunrise to sunset....  Sept. 2-Oct. 12 & Nov. 4-Nov. 17 &               15              45
                                              Dec. 16-Jan. 18.
Wisconsin..................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 29....................              15              45
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                                             CENTRAL MANAGEMENT UNIT
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Arkansas...................................  Sept. 7-Oct. 27 & Dec. 8-Jan. 15...              15              45
Colorado...................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 29....................              15              45
Iowa.......................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 29....................              15              45
Kansas.....................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 29....................              15              45
Minnesota..................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 29....................              15              45
Missouri...................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 29....................              15              45
Montana....................................  Sept. 1-Oct. 30....................              15              45
Nebraska...................................  Sept. 1-Oct. 30....................              15              45
New Mexico:
    North Zone.............................  Sept. 1-Nov. 29....................              15              45
    South Zone.............................  Sept. 1-Oct. 28 & Dec. 1-Jan. 1....              15              45
North Dakota...............................  Sept. 1-Nov. 29....................              15              45
Oklahoma...................................  Sept. 1-Oct. 31 & Dec. 1-Dec. 29...              15              45
South Dakota...............................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................              15              45
Texas (2):
    North Zone.............................  Sept. 1-Nov. 10 & Dec. 20-Jan. 7...              15              45
    Central Zone...........................  Sept. 1-Oct. 27 & Dec. 13-Jan. 14..              15              45
    South Zone.............................  Sept. 14-Oct. 27 & Dec. 13-Jan. 21.              15              45
    Special White-winged Dove Area.........  Sept. 1-Sept. 2 & Sept. 6-Sept. 8 &              15              45
                                              Sept. 13 only.
Wyoming....................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 29....................              15              45
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Arizona (3)................................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 15-Dec. 29.              15              45
California (3).............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 9-Dec. 23..              15              45

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Idaho......................................  Sept. 1-Oct. 30....................              15              45
Nevada.....................................  Sept. 1-Oct. 30....................              15              45
Oregon:
    Zone 1.................................  Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 15-Dec. 14.              15              45
    Zone 2.................................  Sept. 1-Oct. 30....................              15              45
Utah.......................................  Sept. 2-Oct. 30....................              15              45
Washington.................................  Sept. 1-Oct. 30....................              15              45
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                                                OTHER POPULATIONS
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Hawaii (4).................................  Nov. 2-Jan. 12.....................              10              30
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(1) In Illinois and Ohio, shooting hours are sunrise to sunset.
(2) In Texas, the daily bag limit is 15 mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped doves in the aggregate, of
  which no more than 2 may be white-tipped doves with a maximum 90-day season. Possession limits are three times
  the daily bag limit. During the special season in the Special White-winged Dove Area of the South Zone, the
  daily bag limit is 15 mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped doves in the aggregate, of which no more than 2
  may be mourning doves and no more than 2 may be white-tipped doves. Possession limits are three times the
  daily bag limit. Shooting hours in the Special White-winged Dove area are from noon to sunset.
(3) In Arizona and California, the daily bag limit is 15 mourning and white-winged doves in the aggregate, of
  which no more than 10 may be white-winged doves.
(4) In Hawaii, the season is open only on the islands of Hawaii and Maui. On the island of Hawaii, the daily bag
  limit is 10 mourning doves, spotted doves, and chestnut-bellied sandgrouse in the aggregate. On the island of
  Maui, the daily bag limit is 10 mourning doves. Shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise through
  one-half hour after sunset. See State regulations for additional restrictions on hunting dates and areas.

    (b) Band-tailed Pigeons.

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                                                                                              Limits
                    Area                                 Season dates            -------------------------------
                                                                                        Bag         Possession
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Arizona....................................  Sept. 27-Oct. 10...................               2               6
California:
    North Zone.............................  Sept. 21-Sept. 29..................               2               6
    South Zone.............................  Dec. 21-Dec. 29....................               2               6
Colorado (1)...............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 14...................               2               6
New Mexico (1):
    North Zone.............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 14...................               2               6
    South Zone.............................  Oct. 1-Oct. 14.....................               2               6
Oregon.....................................  Sept. 15-Sept. 23..................               2               6
Utah (1)...................................  Sept. 2-Sept. 14...................               2               6
Washington.................................  Sept. 15-Sept. 23..................               2               6
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(1) Each band-tailed pigeon hunter must have a band-tailed pigeon hunting permit issued by the State.


0
5. Section 20.104 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  20.104  Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for rails, woodcock, 
and snipe.

    Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of 
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates 
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession 
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as 
follows:
    Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until 
sunset except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in 
the August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500).

    Note:  Unless otherwise specified, the daily bag and possession 
limits for sora and Virginia rails are in the aggregate, and the 
daily bag and possession limits for clapper and king rails are in 
the aggregate.

    CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL 
RESTRICTIONS.

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                                   Sora and Virginia   Clapper and King
              Area                       rails               rails             Woodcock              Snipe
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Daily bag limit.................  25................  15................  3.................  8
Possession limit................  75................  45................  9.................  24
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                                                 ATLANTIC FLYWAY
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Connecticut (1).................  Sept. 2-Oct. 22 &   Sept. 2-Oct. 22 &   Oct. 24-Dec. 14...  Sept. 2-Oct. 11 &
                                   Nov. 1-Nov. 30.     Nov. 1-Nov. 30.                         Oct. 18-Dec. 31.
Delaware (2)....................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Nov. 25-Dec. 1 &    Sept. 24-Dec. 1 &
                                                                           Dec. 21-Jan. 27.    Dec. 21-Jan. 27
Florida.........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Dec. 18-Jan. 31...  Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Georgia.........................  Sept. 16-Sept. 23   Sept. 16-Sept. 23   Dec. 7-Jan. 20....  Nov. 15-Feb. 28.
                                   & Oct. 15-Dec. 15.  & Oct. 15-Dec. 15.
Maine (3).......................  Sept. 2-Nov. 7....  Closed............  Oct. 3-Nov. 30....  Sept. 2-Dec. 16.
Maryland (1)....................  Sept. 2-Nov. 21...  Sept. 2-Nov. 21...  Oct. 26-Nov. 29 &   Sept. 28-Jan. 30.
                                                                           Jan. 13-Jan. 29.

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Massachusetts (4)...............  Sept. 2-Nov. 7....  Closed............  Oct. 3-Nov. 30....  Sept. 2-Dec. 16.
New Hampshire...................  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 1-Nov. 14....  Sept. 15-Nov. 14.
New Jersey (2)(5):
    North Zone..................  Sept. 2-Nov. 21...  Sept. 2-Nov. 21...  Oct. 19-Oct. 26 &   Sept. 7-Jan. 9.
                                                                           Oct. 29-Nov. 30.
    South Zone..................  Sept. 2-Nov. 21...  Sept. 2-Nov. 21...  Nov. 9-Dec. 7 &     Sept. 7-Jan. 9.
                                                                           Dec. 19-Dec. 31.
New York (6)....................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Oct. 1-Nov. 14....  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.
North Carolina..................  Sept. 2-Nov. 21...  Sept. 2-Nov. 21...  Dec. 11-Jan. 31...  Oct. 28-Feb. 28.
Pennsylvania (7)................  Sept. 2-Nov. 21...  Closed............  Oct. 19-Nov. 29 &   Oct. 19-Nov. 29 &
                                                                           Dec. 16-Dec. 24.    Dec. 16-Dec. 24.
Rhode Island (8)................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Oct. 19-Dec. 2....  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.
South Carolina..................  Sept. 18-Sept. 22   Sept. 18-Sept. 22   Dec. 18-Jan. 31...  Nov. 14-Feb. 28.
                                   & Oct. 16-Dec. 19.  & Oct. 16-Dec. 19.
Vermont.........................  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 28-Nov. 11..  Sept. 28-Nov. 11.
Virginia (9)....................  Sept. 13-Nov. 3 &   Sept. 13-Nov. 3 &   Nov. 11-Nov. 30 &   Sept. 30-Dec. 1 &
                                   Nov. 14-Dec. 1.     Nov. 14-Dec. 1.     Dec. 27-Jan. 20.    Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
West Virginia (10)..............  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Oct. 12-Nov. 23 &   Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
                                                                           Dec. 2-Dec. 3.
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                                               MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
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Alabama (11)....................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29   Sept. 14-Sept. 29   Dec. 7-Dec. 8 &     Nov. 9-Feb. 23.
                                   & Nov. 29-Jan. 21.  & Nov. 29-Jan. 21.  Dec. 14-Jan. 25.
Arkansas........................  Sept. 14-Nov. 22..  Closed............  Nov. 2-Dec. 16....  Nov. 1-Feb. 15.
Illinois (12)...................  Sept. 7-Nov. 15...  Closed............  Oct. 19-Dec. 2....  Sept. 7-Dec. 22.
Indiana (13)....................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Oct. 15-Nov. 28...  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Iowa (14).......................  Sept. 7-Nov. 15...  Closed............  Oct. 5-Nov. 18....  Sept. 7-Nov. 30.
Kentucky........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Oct. 26-Nov. 8 &    Sept. 18-Oct. 27 &
                                                                           Nov. 11-Dec. 11.    Nov. 28-Feb. 2.
Louisiana.......................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29   Sept. 14-Sept. 29   Dec. 18-Jan. 31...  Nov. 2-Dec. 8 &
                                   & Nov. 9-Jan. 1.    & Nov. 9-Jan. 1.                        Dec. 21-Feb. 28.
Michigan........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Sept. 15-Oct. 29..  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.
Minnesota.......................  Sept. 1-Nov. 4....  Closed............  Sept. 21-Nov. 4...  Sept. 1-Nov. 4.
Mississippi.....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 30 &  Sept. 1-Sept. 30 &  Dec. 18-Jan. 31...  Nov. 14-Feb. 28.
                                   Nov. 22-Dec. 31.    Nov. 22-Dec. 31.
Missouri........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Oct. 18-Dec. 1....  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Ohio (12).......................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Oct. 12-Nov. 25...  Sept. 1-Nov. 20 &
                                                                                               Dec. 7-Jan. 1.
Tennessee.......................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Nov. 9-Dec. 1 &     Nov. 14-Feb. 28.
                                                                           Jan. 10-Jan. 31.
Wisconsin.......................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Sept. 21-Nov. 4...  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.
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                                                 CENTRAL FLYWAY
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Colorado........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Kansas..........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Oct. 12-Nov. 25...  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Montana.........................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Nebraska (10)...................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Oct. 5-Nov. 18....  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
New Mexico (15).................  Sept. 14-Nov. 22..  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 12-Jan. 26.
North Dakota....................  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 21-Nov. 4...  Sept. 14-Dec. 1.
Oklahoma........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Oct. 26-Dec. 9....  Sept. 28-Jan. 12.
South Dakota (16)...............  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 1-Oct. 31.
Texas...........................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29   Sept. 14-Sept. 29   Dec. 18-Jan. 31...  Nov. 2-Feb. 16.
                                   & Nov. 2-Dec. 25.   & Nov. 2-Dec. 25.
Wyoming.........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
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                                                 PACIFIC FLYWAY
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Arizona:
    North Zone..................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 23-Jan. 31.
    South Zone..................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 23-Jan. 31.
California......................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 26-Feb. 9.
Colorado........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Idaho:
    Zone 1......................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.
    Zone 2......................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.
    Zone 3......................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 19-Jan. 31.
    Zone 4......................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.
Montana.........................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
Nevada:
    Northeast Zone..............  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 28-Dec. 3 &
                                                                                               Dec. 14-Jan. 20.
    Northwest Zone..............  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 12-Jan. 6 &
                                                                                               Jan. 9-Jan. 26.
    South Zone (17).............  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 12-Oct. 20 &
                                                                                               Oct. 23-Jan. 26.
New Mexico......................  Sept. 14-Nov. 22..  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 17-Jan. 31.
Oregon:
    Zone 1......................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Nov. 2-Feb. 16.
    Zone 2......................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 12-Jan. 26.
Utah:
    Northern Zone...............  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 5-Jan. 18.
    Southern Zone...............  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 12-Jan. 25.

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Washington:
    East Zone...................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 12-Oct. 20 &
                                                                                               Oct. 23-Jan. 26.
West Zone.......................  Closed............  Closed............  Closed............  Oct. 12-Oct. 20 &
                                                                                               Oct. 23-Jan. 26.
Wyoming.........................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9....  Closed............  Closed............  Sept. 1-Dec. 16.
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(1) In Connecticut and Maryland, the daily bag limit for clapper and king rails is 10 and may include no more
  than 1 king rail. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
(2) In Delaware and New Jersey, the limits for clapper and king rails are 10 daily and 30 in possession.
(3) In Maine, the daily bag and possession limit for sora and Virginia rails is 25.
(4) In Massachusetts, the limits for sora are 5 daily and 15 in possession; the limits for Virginia rails are 10
  daily and 30 in possession.
(5) In New Jersey, the season for king rail is closed by State regulation.
(6) In New York, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 8 daily and 24 in possession. Seasons for sora and
  Virginia rails and snipe are closed on Long Island.
(7) In Pennsylvania, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 3 daily and 9 in possession.
(8) In Rhode Island, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 3 daily and 9 in possession, the limits for
  clapper and king rails are 1 daily and 3 in possession, and the limits for snipe are 5 daily and 15 in
  possession.
(9) In Virginia, the limit for king rail is 1 daily and 3 in possession.
(10) In West Virginia and Nebraska, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 10 daily and 30 in possession.
(11) In Alabama, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 15 daily and 45 in possession.
(12) In Illinois and Ohio, shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(13) In Indiana, the season on Virginia rails is closed.
(14) In Iowa, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 12 daily and 36 in possession.
(15) In New Mexico, in the Central Flyway portion of the State, the limits for sora and Virginia rails are 10
  daily and 20 in possession.
(16) In South Dakota, the snipe limits are 5 daily and 15 in possession.
(17) In Nevada, the snipe season in that portion of the South Zone including Moapa Valley to the confluence of
  the Muddy and Virgin rivers is only open October 26 through January 26.


0
6. Section 20.105 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  20.105  Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for waterfowl, coots, 
and gallinules.

    Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of 
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates 
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession 
limits for the species designated in this section are prescribed as 
follows:
    Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until 
sunset, except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in 
the August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
    CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL 
RESTRICTIONS.
    (a) Gallinules.

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                                                                                              Limits
                    Area                                 Season dates            -------------------------------
                                                                                        Bag         Possession
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 ATLANTIC FLYWAY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Delaware...................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................              15              45
Florida (1)................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................              15              45
Georgia....................................  Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26....              15              45
New Jersey.................................  Sept. 2-Nov. 21....................               1               3
New York:
    Long Island............................  Closed.............................  ..............  ..............
    Remainder of State.....................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................               8              24
North Carolina.............................  Sept. 2-Nov. 21....................              15              45
Pennsylvania...............................  Sept. 2-Nov. 21....................               3               9
South Carolina.............................  Sept. 18-Sept. 22 & Oct. 16-Dec. 19              15              45
Virginia...................................  Sept. 13-Nov. 3 & Nov. 14-Dec. 1...              15              45
West Virginia..............................  Oct. 1-Oct. 14 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31....              15              45
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                                               MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
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Alabama....................................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 29-Jan. 21              15              45
Arkansas...................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................              15              45
Kentucky...................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................               3               9
Louisiana..................................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 9-Jan. 1..              15              45
Michigan...................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................               1               3
Minnesota (2):
    North Zone.............................  Sept. 21-Nov. 19...................              15              45
    Central Zone...........................  Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24.              15              45
    South Zone.............................  Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24.              15              45
Mississippi................................  Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 22-Dec. 31.              15              45
Ohio (3)...................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................              15              45
Tennessee..................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................              15              45
Wisconsin..................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................               8              24
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                                                 CENTRAL FLYWAY
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New Mexico:
    Zone 1.................................  Sept. 14-Nov. 22...................               1               3
    Zone 2.................................  Sept. 14-Nov. 22...................               1               3
Oklahoma...................................  Sept. 1-Nov. 9.....................              15              45

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Texas......................................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29 & Nov. 2-Dec. 25.              15              45
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                                                 PACIFIC FLYWAY
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All States.................................  Seasons are in the aggregate with coots and listed in paragraph
                                              (d).
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(1) The season applies to common gallinules only.
(2) In Minnesota, the daily bag limit is 15 and the possession limit is 45 coots and gallinules in the
  aggregate.
(3) In Ohio, shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.

    (b) Early (September) Duck Seasons.

    Note:  Unless otherwise specified, the seasons listed below are 
for teal only.


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                                                                                              Limits
                    Area                                 Season dates            -------------------------------
                                                                                        Bag         Possession
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                                                 ATLANTIC FLYWAY
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Delaware (1)...............................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Florida (2)................................  Sept. 21-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Georgia....................................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Maryland (1)...............................  Sept. 16-Sept. 30..................               6              18
North Carolina (1).........................  Sept. 12-Sept. 30..................               6              18
South Carolina (3).........................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Virginia (1):
    Area East of Interstate 95.............  Sept. 16-Sept. 30..................               6              18
    Area West of Interstate 95.............  Sept. 21-Sept. 30..................               6              18
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                                               MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Alabama....................................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Arkansas (3)...............................  Sept. 15-Sept. 30..................               6              18
Illinois (3)...............................  Sept. 7-Sept. 22...................               6              18
Indiana (3)................................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Iowa (3)...................................  Sept. 1-Sept. 16...................               6              18
Kentucky (2)...............................  Sept. 21-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Louisiana..................................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Michigan...................................  Sept. 1-Sept. 16...................               6              18
Minnesota (3)(4)...........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 5....................               6              18
Mississippi................................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Missouri (3)...............................  Sept. 7-Sept. 22...................               6              18
Ohio (3)...................................  Sept. 7-Sept. 22...................               6              18
Tennessee (2)..............................  Sept. 14-Sept. 22..................               6              18
Wisconsin..................................  Sept. 1-Sept. 9....................               6              18
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                                                 CENTRAL FLYWAY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Colorado (1)...............................  Sept. 14-Sept. 22..................               6              18
Kansas (1):
    Low Plains.............................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
    High Plains............................  Sept. 21-Sept. 29..................               6              18
Nebraska (1)(5):
    Low Plains.............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 16...................               6              18
    High Plains............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 9....................               6              18
New Mexico.................................  Sept. 14-Sept. 22..................               6              18
Oklahoma...................................  Sept. 7-Sept. 22...................               6              18
Texas:
    High Plains............................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
    Rest of State..........................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               6              18
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(1) Area restrictions. See State regulations.
(2) In Florida, Kentucky, and Tennessee, the daily bag limit for the first 5 days of the season is 6 wood ducks
  and teal in the aggregate, of which no more than 2 may be wood ducks. During the last 4 days of the season,
  the daily bag limit is 6 teal only. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
(3) Shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(4) In Minnesota, within the boundaries of the Leech Lake Reservation, the taking of teal during the early-teal
  season is prohibited within one-half mile of wild rice beds that are posted open to rice harvest by Tribal
  authorities. Within the boundaries of the White Earth Reservation, taking teal during the early-teal season is
  prohibited on wild rice beds that are posted open to rice harvesting by Tribal authorities.
(5) In Nebraska, the season is open to both Tier I and Tier II licensed holders.


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    (c) Special Early Canada and Cackling Geese Seasons.

    Note:  Unless otherwise specified, the daily bag and possession 
limits for Canada and cackling geese are in the aggregate.


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                                                                                              Limits
                    Area                                 Season dates            -------------------------------
                                                                                        Bag         Possession
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                 ATLANTIC FLYWAY
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Connecticut (1):
    North Zone.............................  Sept. 2-Sept. 30...................              15              45
    South Zone.............................  Sept. 14-Sept. 30..................              15              45
    Delaware...............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................              15              45
    Florida................................  Sept. 7-Sept. 29...................               5              15
    Georgia................................  Sept. 7-Sept. 29...................               5              15
Maine:
    North Zone.............................  Sept. 2-Sept. 25...................               8              24
    South Zone.............................  Sept. 2-Sept. 25...................              10              30
    Coastal Zone...........................  Sept. 2-Sept. 25...................              10              30
Maryland (1)(2):
    Eastern Unit...........................  Sept. 2-Sept. 14...................               8              24
    Western Unit...........................  Sept. 2-Sept. 25...................               8              24
Massachusetts:
    Central Zone...........................  Sept. 2-Sept. 21...................              15              45
    Coastal Zone...........................  Sept. 2-Sept. 21...................              15              45
    Western Zone...........................  Sept. 2-Sept. 21...................              15              45
New Hampshire..............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................               5              15
New Jersey (1)(2)(3).......................  Sept. 2-Sept. 30...................              15              45
New York (4):
    Lake Champlain Zone....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................               8              24
    Northeastern Zone......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................              15              45
    East Central Zone......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................              15              45
    Hudson Valley Zone.....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................              15              45
    West Central Zone......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................              15              45
    South Zone.............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................              15              45
    Western Long Island Zone...............  Closed.............................
    Central Long Island Zone...............  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................              15              45
    Eastern Long Island Zone...............  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................              15              45
North Carolina (5)(6)......................  Sept. 2-Sept. 30...................              15              45
Pennsylvania (7)(8)(9):....................  Sept. 2-Sept. 25...................               8              24
Rhode Island (1)...........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 30...................              15              45
South Carolina.............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 30...................              15              45
Vermont:
    Lake Champlain Zone....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................               8              24
    Interior Vermont Zone..................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................               8              24
    Connecticut River Zone (10)............  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................               5              15
Virginia (11)..............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 25...................              10              30
West Virginia..............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15...................               5              15
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North Dakota:
    Missouri River Zone....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 7....................              15              45
    Western ND Canada, and Cackling Goose    Sept. 1-Sept. 15...................              15              45
     Zone.
    Remainder of State.....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 20...................              15              45
Oklahoma...................................  Sept. 7-Sept. 16...................               8              24
South Dakota (12)..........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 30...................              15              45
Texas:
    East Goose Zone (12)...................  Sept. 14-Sept. 29..................               5              15
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Colorado...................................  Sept. 1-Sept. 9....................               5              15
Idaho:
    Zone 4.................................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15...................               5              15
Oregon:
    Northwest Permit Zone..................  Sept. 7-Sept. 15...................               5              15
    Southwest Zone.........................  Sept. 7-Sept. 11...................               5              15
    Eastern Zone...........................  Sept. 7-Sept. 11...................               5              15
    Mid-Columbia Zone......................  Sept. 7-Sept. 11...................               5              15
Washington:
    Area 1.................................  Sept. 7-Sept. 12...................               5              15
    Area 2 Inland..........................  Sept. 7-Sept. 15...................               5              15
    Area 2 Coast (13)......................  Sept. 7-Sept. 15...................               5              15
    Area 3.................................  Sept. 7-Sept. 12...................               5              15
    Area 4.................................  Sept. 7-Sept. 8....................               5              10

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    Area 5.................................  Sept. 7-Sept. 8....................               5              10
Wyoming:
    Teton County Zone......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 8....................               5              15
    Balance of State Zone..................  Sept. 1-Sept. 8....................               5              15
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(1) Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
(2) The use of shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shotshells is allowed.
(3) The use of electronic calls is allowed.
(4) In New York, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, the use of
  shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shotshells is allowed, and the use of electronic calls is allowed,
  except during Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days in Lake Champlain, Northeastern, and Southeastern Goose Hunting
  Areas. During the designated Youth Waterfowl Hunting Days in these areas, shooting hours are one-half hour
  before sunrise to sunset, shotguns must be capable of holding no more than 3 shotshells, and electronic calls
  are not allowed. See State regulations for further details.
(5) In North Carolina, the use of unplugged guns and electronic calls is allowed in that area west of U.S.
  Highway 17 only.
(6) In North Carolina, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset in that
  area west of U.S. Highway 17 only.
(7) In Pennsylvania, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset from
  September 2 to September 20, and September 23 to September 25. On September 21, shooting hours are one-half
  hour before sunrise to sunset.
(8) In Pennsylvania, the area south of State Route (SR) 198 from the Ohio State line to intersection of I-79,
  west of I-79 to SR 358, north of SR 358 to the Ohio State line: The season dates are Sept. 2-Sept. 14. The
  daily limit is 1 Canada goose with a possession limit of 3 geese. The season is closed on State Game Lands
  214. Note: this restriction does not apply to youth participation on youth waterfowl hunting days when regular
  season regulations apply.
(9) In Pennsylvania, in the area of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties north of the Pennsylvania Turnpike I-76, east
  of SR 501 to SR 419, south of SR 419 to the Lebanon-Berks County line, west of the Lebanon-Berks County line
  and the Lancaster-Berks County line to SR 1053, west of SR 1053 to the Pennsylvania Turnpike I-76, the daily
  bag limit is 1 goose with a possession limit of 3 geese. On State Game Lands No. 46 (Middle Creek Wildlife
  Management Area), the season is closed. However, during youth waterfowl hunting days, regular season
  regulations apply.
(10) In Vermont, the season in the Connecticut River Zone is the same as the New Hampshire Inland Zone season,
  set by New Hampshire.
(11) In Virginia, shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset from September 1
  to September 16 in the area east of I-95. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour
  after sunset from September 1 to September 20 in the area west of I-95.
(12) See State regulations for additional information and restrictions.
(13) In Washington, in Pacific County, the daily bag and possession limits are 15 and 45 Canada and cackling
  geese in the aggregate, respectively.

    (d)Waterfowl, Coots, and Pacific-Flyway Seasons for Gallinules.
Definitions
    Atlantic Flyway: Includes Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, 
Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, 
North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, 
Virginia, and West Virginia.
    Mississippi Flyway: Includes Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, 
Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, 
Ohio, Tennessee, and Wisconsin.
    Central Flyway: Includes Colorado (east of the Continental Divide), 
Kansas, Montana (Blaine, Carbon, Fergus, Judith Basin, Stillwater, 
Sweetgrass, Wheatland, and all counties east thereof), Nebraska, New 
Mexico (east of the Continental Divide except that the Jicarilla Apache 
Indian Reservation is in the Pacific Flyway), North Dakota, Oklahoma, 
South Dakota, Texas, and Wyoming (east of the Continental Divide).
    Pacific Flyway: Includes the States of Arizona, California, 
Colorado (west of the Continental Divide), Idaho, Montana (including 
and to the west of Hill, Chouteau, Cascade, Meagher, and Park 
Counties), Nevada, New Mexico (the Jicarilla Apache Indian Reservation 
and west of the Continental Divide), Oregon, Utah, Washington, and 
Wyoming (west of the Continental Divide including the Great Divide 
Basin).
    Light Geese: Includes lesser snow (including blue) geese, greater 
snow geese, and Ross's geese.
    Dark Geese: Includes Canada geese, cackling geese, white-fronted 
geese, brant (except in California, Oregon, Washington, and the 
Atlantic Flyway), and all other goose species except light geese.

    Note:  Unless otherwise specified, the daily bag and possession 
limits for Canada and cackling geese are in the aggregate.

Atlantic Flyway

Flyway-Wide Restrictions

    Duck Limits: The daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no more 
than 4 mallards (2 female mallards), 1 scaup (except as footnoted 
below), 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, 1 mottled duck, 1 fulvous whistling-
duck, 3 wood ducks, 2 redheads, 2 canvasbacks, 4 sea ducks (including 
no more than 3 scoters, 3 long-tailed ducks, and 3 eiders [and no more 
than 1 may be a hen eider]). The possession limit is three times the 
daily bag limit.

    Note:  Notwithstanding the provisions of this part, the shooting 
of crippled waterfowl from a motorboat under power will be permitted 
in Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, 
New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, 
South Carolina, and Virginia in those areas described, delineated, 
and designated in their respective hunting regulations as special 
sea duck hunting areas.

    Harlequin Ducks: All areas of the Flyway are closed to harlequin 
duck hunting.
    Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit is 5 mergansers. In States 
that include mergansers in the duck bag limit, the daily limit is the 
same as the duck bag limit. The possession limit is three times the 
daily bag limit.

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                                                                                              Limits
                    Area                                 Season dates            -------------------------------
                                                                                        Bag         Possession
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Connecticut:
    Ducks and Mergansers (1):
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Jan. 9....               6              18

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        South Zone.........................  Nov. 11-Jan. 18....................               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
     Geese (2):
        Atlantic Flyway Resident Population  Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 23-Feb. 15..               5              15
         (AFRP) Unit.
        North Atlantic Population (NAP)      Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Jan. 9....               2               6
         High Unit.
        Late Season........................  Jan. 15-Feb. 15....................               5              15
        Atlantic Population (AP) Unit......  Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30...               3               9
        Special Season.....................  Dec. 16-Feb. 15....................               5              15
    Light Geese............................  Oct. 1-Jan. 11 & Feb. 20-Mar. 10...              25
    Brant
        North Zone.........................  Dec. 6-Jan. 9......................               1               3
        South Zone.........................  Dec. 16-Jan. 18....................               1               3
Delaware:
    Ducks..................................  Oct. 26-Nov. 3 & Nov. 25-Dec. 1 &                 6              18
                                              Dec. 14-Jan. 26.
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted      Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 21-Jan. 15...               2               6
     Geese (2).
    Light Geese (3)........................  Oct. 18-Feb. 1.....................              25  ..............
    Brant..................................  Dec. 21-Jan. 5 & Jan. 18-Jan. 31...               1               3
Florida:
    Ducks (4)..............................  Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26....               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese..............  Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 1-Jan. 30....               5              15
    Light Geese............................  Same as for Ducks..................              15  ..............
Georgia:
    Ducks..................................  Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26....               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted      Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 &                5              15
     Geese (2).                               Dec. 7-Jan. 26.
    Light Geese............................  Same as for Canada, Cackling, and                 5              15
                                              White-fronted Geese.
    Brant..................................  Closed.............................
Maine:
    Ducks (5):
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 23-Nov. 30...................               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Oct. 30-Dec. 25...               6              18
        Coastal Zone.......................  Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Nov. 7-Jan. 7.....               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
     Geese (2):
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 1-Dec. 9......................               2               6
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Oct. 30-Dec. 25...               2               6
        Coastal Zone.......................  Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Oct. 26-Jan. 7....               3               9
    Light Geese............................  Oct. 1-Jan. 31.....................              25
    Brant:
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 23-Oct. 26...................               1               3
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Oct. 30-Nov. 20...               1               3
        Coastal Zone.......................  Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Dec. 12-Jan. 7....               1               3
Maryland:
    Ducks and Mergansers (6)(7):
        Eastern Zone.......................  Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 16-Nov. 29 &               6              18
                                              Dec. 16-Jan. 31.
        Western Zone.......................  Oct. 5-Oct. 19 & Nov. 23-Nov. 29 &                6              18
                                              Dec. 16-Jan. 31.
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
     Geese (2):
        Resident Population (RP) Zone......  Nov. 23-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Mar. 10..               5              15
        AP Zone............................  Dec. 20-Jan. 4 & Jan. 15-Feb. 1....               2               6
    Light Geese............................  Oct. 1-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Jan. 31 &               25              75
                                              Feb. 8 only.
    Brant..................................  Dec. 28-Jan. 31....................               1               3
Massachusetts:
    Ducks (8)(9):
        Western Zone.......................  Oct. 14-Nov. 30 & Dec. 16-Jan. 4...               6              18
        Central Zone.......................  Oct. 12-Nov. 30 & Dec. 17-Jan. 4...               6              18
        Coastal Zone.......................  Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 28-Jan. 28..               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese:
        NAP Zone:
        Central Zone.......................  Oct. 12-Nov. 30 & Dec. 17-Jan. 4...               2               6
        Late Season........................  Jan. 16-Feb. 15....................               5              15

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        Coastal Zone.......................  Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 28-Jan. 28..               2               6
        Late Season (10)...................  Jan. 29-Feb. 15....................               5              15
        Western Zone.......................  Oct. 14-Nov. 16....................               3               9
        Late Season........................  Dec. 18-Feb. 15....................               5              15
    Light Geese:
        Western Zone.......................  Oct. 14-Nov. 30 & Dec. 16-Jan. 4...              15              45
        Central Zone.......................  Oct. 12-Nov. 30 & Dec. 17-Jan. 4 &               15              45
                                              Jan. 16-Feb. 15.
        Coastal Zone (10)..................  Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 28-Jan. 28 &              15              45
                                              Jan. 27-Feb. 15.
    Brant:
        Western and Central Zones..........  Closed.............................
        Coastal Zone.......................  Dec. 9-Jan. 11.....................               1               3
New Hampshire:
    Ducks:
        Northern Zone......................  Oct. 2-Nov. 30.....................               6              18
        Inland Zone........................  Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22...               6              18
        Coastal Zone.......................  Oct. 3-Oct. 9 & Nov. 27-Jan. 18....               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Canada and Cackling Geese:.............  Same as for Ducks..................               2               6
    Light Geese:...........................  Same as for Ducks..................              25
    Brant:
        Northern Zone......................  Oct. 2-Oct. 31.....................               1               3
        Inland Zone........................  Oct. 9-Nov. 7......................               1               3
        Coastal Zone.......................  Oct. 3-Oct. 9 & Nov. 27-Dec. 19....               1               3
New Jersey:
    Ducks (11):
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 16-Jan. 16..               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 19-Oct. 26 & Nov. 23-Jan. 23..               6              18
        Coastal Zone.......................  Nov. 9-Nov. 13 & Nov. 28-Jan. 31...               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
     Geese (2):
        North Zone.........................  Nov. 28-Nov. 30 & Dec. 26-Jan. 25..               3               9
        Special Season.....................  Jan. 27-Feb. 15....................               5              15
        South Zone.........................  Nov. 28-Nov. 30 & Dec. 26-Jan. 25..               3               9
        Special Season.....................  Jan. 27-Feb. 15....................               5              15
        Coastal Zone.......................  Nov. 9-Nov. 13 & Nov. 28-Jan. 31...               2               6
    Light Geese:
        North, South, and Coastal Zones....  Oct. 17-Feb. 15....................              25              75
    Brant:
        North Zone.........................  Nov. 16-Nov. 30 & Dec. 14-Jan. 2...               1               3
        South Zone.........................  Nov. 23-Nov. 30 & Dec. 14-Jan. 9...               1               3
        Coastal Zone.......................  Nov. 28-Dec. 7 & Dec. 14-Jan. 7....               1               3
New York:
    Ducks and Mergansers (12):
        Long Island Zone...................  Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26....               6              18
        Lake Champlain Zone................  Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Nov. 23-Dec. 29...               6              18
        Northeastern Zone..................  Oct. 12-Dec. 1 &...................
                                             Dec. 14-Dec. 22....................               6              18
        Southeastern Zone..................  Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Nov. 9-Dec. 29...               6              18
        Western Zone.......................  Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Dec. 7-Jan. 12....               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
     Geese (2):
        Western Long Island (RP)...........  Oct. 5-Oct. 20 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1 &                 8              24
                                              Dec. 7-Feb. 22.
        Central Long Island (NAP-L)........  Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Feb. 5.....               3               9
        Eastern Long Island (NAP-H)........  Dec. 3-Jan. 31.....................               2               6
        Lake Champlain (AP) Zone...........  Oct. 12-Nov. 10....................               3               9
        Late Season........................  Dec. 1-Jan. 19.....................               5              15
        Northeast (AP) Zone................  Oct. 26-Nov. 15 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1...               3               9
        East Central (AP) Zone.............  Oct. 26-Nov. 15 & Nov. 23-Dec. 1...               3               9
        Hudson Valley (AP) Zone............  Oct. 27-Nov. 9 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5....               3               9
        West Central (AP) Zone.............  Nov. 9-Nov. 24 & Jan. 11-Jan. 24...               3               9
        South (AFRP) Zone..................  Oct. 26-Nov. 15 & Nov. 23-Jan. 19..               5              15
    Light Geese (13):
        Long Island Zone...................  Nov. 25-Mar. 10....................              25
        Lake Champlain Zone................  Oct. 1-Dec. 31.....................              25
        Northeastern Zone..................  Oct. 1-Jan. 15.....................              25
        Southeastern Zone..................  Oct. 1-Jan. 15.....................              25
        Western Zone.......................  Oct. 1-Jan. 15.....................              25
    Brant:
        Long Island Zone...................  Dec. 28-Jan. 26....................               1               3

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        Lake Champlain Zone................  Oct. 12-Nov. 10....................               1               3
        Northeastern Zone..................  Oct. 12-Nov. 10....................               1               3
        Southeastern Zone..................  Oct. 12-Nov. 10....................               1               3
        Western Zone.......................  Oct. 12-Nov. 10....................               1               3
North Carolina:
    Ducks (14)(15):
        Coastal Zone.......................  Oct. 25-Oct. 26 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 &                6              18
                                              Dec. 18-Jan. 31.
        Inland Zone........................  Oct. 17-Oct. 19 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 &                6              18
                                              Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
    Mergansers (16)........................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
     Geese (2):
        RP Zone............................  Oct. 17-Oct. 26 & Nov. 9-Nov. 30 &                5              15
                                              Dec. 18-Feb. 8.
        Northeast Zone.....................  Dec. 28-Jan. 31....................               1               3
    Light Geese............................  Oct. 8-Feb. 8......................              25
    Brant..................................  Dec. 28-Jan. 31....................               1               3
Pennsylvania:
    Ducks (17):
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 26 & Nov. 19-Jan. 11..               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 19 & Nov. 19-Jan. 18..               6              18
        Northwest Zone.....................  Oct. 12-Nov. 29 & Dec. 23-Jan. 11..               6              18
        Lake Erie Zone.....................  Nov. 4-Jan. 11.....................               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
     Geese (2)(18):
        AP Zone............................  Nov. 23-Nov. 29 & Dec. 23-Jan. 18..               3               9
        RP Zone............................  Oct. 26-Nov. 29 & Dec. 16-Jan. 18 &               5              15
                                              Jan. 31-Feb. 22.
    Light Geese:
        AP Zone............................  Oct. 1-Jan. 25.....................              25
        RP Zone............................  Oct. 22-Feb. 22....................              25
    Brant..................................  Oct. 12-Nov. 15....................               1               3
Rhode Island:
    Ducks (19).............................  Oct. 11-Oct. 14 & Nov. 27-Dec. 1 &                6              18
                                              Dec. 7-Jan. 26.
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese..............  Nov. 23-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26....               2               6
        Special Season.....................  Feb. 1-Feb. 15.....................               5              15
    Light Geese............................  Oct. 12-Jan. 26....................              25
    Brant..................................  Dec. 28-Jan. 26....................               1               3
South Carolina:
    Ducks (20)(21)(22).....................  Nov. 16 & Nov. 23-Nov. 30 & Dec. 12-              6              18
                                              Jan. 31.
    Mergansers (20)........................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted      Nov. 23-Nov. 30 & Dec. 12-Jan. 31 &               5              15
     Geese (2)(23).                           Feb. 15-Mar. 1.
    Light Geese............................  Same as for Canada, Cackling, and                25
                                              White-fronted Geese.
    Brant..................................  Jan. 2-Jan. 31.....................               1               3
Vermont:
    Ducks (24):
        Lake Champlain Zone................  Oct. 12-Nov. 3 & Nov. 23-Dec. 29...               6              18
        Interior Zone......................  Oct. 12-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Dec. 22..               6              18
        Connecticut River Zone.............  Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22...               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
     Geese (2):
        Lake Champlain Zone................  Oct. 12-Nov. 10....................               3               9
        Late Season........................  Dec. 1-Jan. 19.....................               5              15
        Interior Zone......................  Oct. 12-Nov. 10....................               3               9
        Late Season........................  Dec. 1-Jan. 19.....................               5              15
        Connecticut River Zone.............  Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22...               2               6
        Late season........................  Dec. 23-Jan. 11....................               5              15
    Light Geese:
        Lake Champlain Zone................  Oct. 1-Dec. 31 & Feb. 26-Mar. 10...              25
        Interior Zone......................  Oct. 1-Dec. 31 & Feb. 26-Mar. 10...              25
        Connecticut River Zone.............  Oct. 9-Nov. 11 & Nov. 27-Dec. 22...              25
    Brant:
        Lake Champlain Zone................  Oct. 12-Nov. 10....................               1               3
        Interior Zone......................  Oct. 12-Nov. 10....................               1               3
        Connecticut River Zone.............  Oct. 9-Nov. 7......................               1               3
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    Ducks (25)(26).........................  Oct. 11-Oct. 14 & Nov. 20-Dec. 1 &                6              18
                                              Dec. 19-Jan. 31.
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted
     Geese (2):
        AP Zone............................  Dec. 19-Jan. 1 & Jan. 16-Jan. 31...               2               6
        RP Zone............................  Dec. 20-Jan. 1 & Dec. 19-Feb. 23...               5              15
    Light Geese............................  Oct. 17-Jan. 31....................              25              75
    Brant..................................  Dec. 23-Dec. 31 & Jan. 11-Jan. 31..               1               3
West Virginia:
    Ducks (27)(28).........................  Oct. 1-Oct. 14 & Nov. 11-Nov. 16 &                6              18
                                              Dec. 23-Jan. 31.
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada, Cackling, and White-fronted      Oct. 1-Oct. 20 & Nov. 11-Nov. 16 &                5              15
     Geese (2).                               Dec. 9-Jan. 31.
    Light Geese............................  Same as for Canada, Cackling, and                 5              15
                                              White-fronted Geese.
    Brant..................................  Jan. 2-Jan. 31.....................               1               3
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(1) In Connecticut, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 18 through January 9 in the North Zone and
  from December 27 through January 18 in the South Zone.
(2) The daily bag and possession limits for Canada geese, cackling geese, and white-fronted geese are in the
  aggregate.
(3) In Delaware, the Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge snow goose season is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and
  Fridays only.
(4) In Florida, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 7 through January 26.
(5) In Maine, the daily bag limit may include no more than 4 of any species, with no more than 12 of any one
  species in possession. The season for Barrow's goldeneye is closed. Scaup daily bag limit is 1 for the entire
  season. Eider daily bag limit is 2.
(6) In Maryland, the black duck season is closed in the first (October) segment. Two black ducks may be
  harvested as part of the daily duck bag limit during the 2nd and 3rd season segments of the regular duck
  season in both the Eastern and Western Duck Zones. Additionally, the daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no
  more than 4 sea ducks, of which no more than 3 may be scoters, eiders, or long-tailed ducks (no more than 1
  hen eider). Where the Sea Duck Zone (defined by State regulation 08.03.07.04) is not overlain by the Offshore
  Waterfowl Hunting Zone (defined by State regulation 08.03.07.07), only sea ducks (scoters, long-tailed ducks,
  and eiders) may be taken during the regular duck season.
(7) In Maryland, during the regular duck season the daily bag limit for scaup is 1 during all portions of the
  regular duck season that occur prior to January 9. The daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 9 through
  January 31 in both the Eastern and Western duck zones.
(8) In Massachusetts, the daily bag limit may include no more than 4 of any single species in addition to the
  flyway-wide bag restrictions.
(9) In Massachusetts, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 6 through January 28 in the Coastal Zone.
(10) In Massachusetts, the February 1 through 15 portion of the season in the Coastal Zone is restricted to that
  portion of the Coastal Zone north of the Cape Cod Canal.
(11) In New Jersey, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 25 through January 16 in the North Zone,
  from January 1 through January 23 in the South Zone, and from January 9 through January 31 in the Coastal
  Zone. Also, the daily bag limit for black-bellied whistling-duck or fulvous whistling-duck in the aggregate is
  1.
(12) In New York, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 21 through December 1 and December 14 through
  December 22 in the Northeast Zone, from December 24 through January 12 in the Western Zone, from December 10
  through December 29 in the Southeast Zone, from January 7 through January 26 in the Long Island Zone, and from
  December 10 through December 29 in the Lake Champlain Zone.
(13) In New York, the use of electronic calls and shotguns capable of holding more than 3 shotshells are allowed
  for hunting of light geese on any day when all other waterfowl hunting seasons are closed.
(14) In North Carolina, the season is closed for black ducks and mottled ducks October 17 through November 22.
(15) In North Carolina, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 9 through January 31.
(16) In North Carolina, the daily bag limit for mergansers is 5 of which no more than 2 may be hooded
  mergansers.
(17) In Pennsylvania, during the regular duck season in the North Zone, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from
  December 20 through January 11. During the regular duck season in the South Zone, the daily bag limit for
  scaup is 2 from December 27 through January 18. During the regular duck season in the Northwest Zone, the
  daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 28 through November 29 and from December 23 through January 11.
  During the regular duck season in the Lake Erie Zone, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 20
  through January 11.
(18) In Pennsylvania, the daily bag limit is 3 Canada geese with a possession limit of 9 geese in the area south
  of SR 198 from the Ohio State line to the intersection of I-79, west of I-79 to SR 358, north of SR 358 to the
  Ohio State line.
(19) In Rhode Island, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 7 through January 26.
(20) In South Carolina, the daily bag limit of 6 may not exceed 1 black-bellied whistling-duck or hooded
  merganser. Further, the black duck/mottled duck limit is as follows: (1) For areas east and south of
  Interstate 95, either 1 black or 1 mottled duck in the daily bag in the aggregate; (2) for areas west and
  north of Interstate 95, either 2 black ducks, or 1 black duck and 1 mottled duck in the daily bag.
(21) In South Carolina, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 on November 16, November 23 through November 30, and
  December 12 through December 22.
(22) In South Carolina, on November 16, only hunters 17 years of age or younger can hunt ducks [2 scaup], coots,
  and mergansers. The youth must be accompanied by a person 21 years of age or older who is properly licensed,
  including State and Federal waterfowl stamps. Youth who are 16 or 17 years of age who hunt on this day are not
  required to have a State license or State waterfowl stamp but must possess a Federal waterfowl stamp and
  migratory bird permit.
(23) In South Carolina, the daily bag limit may include no more than 2 white-fronted geese.
(24) In Vermont, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 within the Lake Champlain Zone: From December 10 through
  December 29. Within the Interior Zone: From December 3 through December 22. Within the Connecticut River Zone:
  During the regular duck season the scaup bag limit will be 1 for the entire season.
(25) In Virginia, the season is closed for black ducks October 11 through October 14.
(26) In Virginia, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 12 through January 31.
(27) In West Virginia, the season is closed for eiders, whistling-ducks, and mottled ducks.
(28) In West Virginia, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from January 12 through January 31.


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Mississippi Flyway

Flyway-Wide Restrictions

    Duck Limits: The daily bag limit of 6 ducks may include no more 
than 4 mallards (no more than 2 of which may be females), 1 mottled 
duck, 2 black ducks, 1 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 1 scaup 
(except as footnoted below), and 3 wood ducks. The possession limit is 
three times the daily bag limit.
    Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit is 5 mergansers and may 
include no more than 2 hooded mergansers. In States that include 
mergansers in the duck bag limit, the daily limit is the same as the 
duck bag limit, of which only 2 may be hooded mergansers. The 
possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.

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                                                                                              Limits
                    Area                                 Season dates            -------------------------------
                                                                                        Bag         Possession
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Alabama:
    Ducks..................................  Nov. 29-Dec. 1 & Dec. 6-Jan. 31....               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese.............................  Sept. 7-Oct. 6 & Oct. 19-Nov. 2 &                 5              15
                                              Nov. 29-Dec. 1 & Dec. 6-Jan. 31.
    Light Geese............................  Same as for Dark Geese.............               5              15
Arkansas:
    Ducks..................................  Nov. 23-Dec. 2 & Dec. 10-Dec. 23 &                6              18
                                              Dec. 27-Jan. 31.
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              10
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese..............  Sept. 1-Oct. 15 & Nov. 23-Dec. 2 &                2               6
                                              Dec. 10-Dec. 23 & Dec. 27-Jan. 31.
    White-fronted Geese....................  Oct. 26-Nov. 3 & Nov. 23-Dec. 2 &                 2               6
                                              Dec. 10-Dec. 23 & Dec. 27-Jan. 31.
    Brant..................................  Closed.............................  ..............  ..............
    Light Geese............................  Same as for White-fronted Geese....              20
Illinois:
    Ducks (1):
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 19-Dec. 17....................               6              18
        Central Zone.......................  Oct. 26-Dec. 24....................               6              18
        South Central Zone.................  Nov. 16-Jan. 14....................               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Nov. 30-Jan. 28....................               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Jan. 16.               3               9
        Central Zone.......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Oct. 26-Nov. 3 &               3               9
                                              Nov. 12-Jan. 31.
        South Central Zone.................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 16-Jan. 31.               3               9
        South Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 30-Jan. 31.               3               9
    White-fronted Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 21-Jan. 16....................               2               6
        Central Zone.......................  Nov. 5-Jan. 31.....................               2               6
        South Central Zone.................  Nov. 16-Jan. 31....................               2               6
        South Zone.........................  Nov. 30-Jan. 31....................               2               6
    Light Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 19-Jan. 16....................              20
        Central Zone.......................  Oct. 26-Jan. 31....................              20
        South Central Zone.................  Nov. 16-Jan. 31....................              20
        South Zone.........................  Nov. 30-Jan. 31....................              20
    Brant..................................  Same as for Light Geese............               1               3
Indiana:
    Ducks (2):
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 19-Dec. 8 & Dec. 28-Jan. 5....               6              18
        Central Zone.......................  Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Jan. 12...               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Nov. 9-Nov. 10 & Nov. 30-Jan. 26...               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese (3):
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27                5              15
                                              & Nov. 23-Feb. 9.
        Central Zone.......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 2-Nov. 10 &               5              15
                                              Nov. 23-Feb. 9.
        South Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 9-Nov. 10 &               5              15
                                              Nov. 23-Feb. 15.
    White-fronted Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Feb. 9...               2               6
        Central Zone.......................  Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Feb. 9....               2               6
        South Zone.........................  Nov. 9-Nov. 10 & Nov. 23-Feb. 15...               2               6
    Light Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20
        Central Zone.......................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20
        South Zone.........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20
Iowa:

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    Ducks (4):
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 28-Oct. 4 & Oct. 12-Dec. 3...               6              18
        Central Zone.......................  Oct. 5-Oct. 11 & Oct. 19-Dec. 10...               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 18 & Oct. 26-Dec. 17..               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese:
        North Zone (5).....................  Sept. 14-Sept. 22 & Sept. 21-Oct. 6               5              15
                                              & Oct. 12-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 11.
        Central Zone (5)...................  Sept. 14-Sept. 22 & Sept. 28-Oct.                 5              15
                                              13 & Oct. 19-Dec. 10 & Dec. 21-
                                              Jan. 18.
        South Zone (5).....................  Oct. 5-Oct. 20 & Oct. 26-Dec. 17 &                5              15
                                              Dec. 28-Jan. 25.
    Light Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 21-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 3 &               20
                                              Dec. 14-Jan. 11.
        Central Zone.......................  Sept. 28-Oct. 13 & Oct. 19-Dec. 10               20
                                              & Dec. 21-Jan. 18.
        South Zone.........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20
Kentucky:
    Ducks (6):
        West Zone..........................  Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31....               6              18
        East Zone..........................  Same as West Zone..................               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese:
        Eastern Zone.......................  Sept. 16-Sept. 30 & Nov. 28-Feb. 15               3               9
        Western Zone.......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Nov. 28-Feb. 15.               3               9
    White-fronted Geese....................  Nov. 28-Feb. 15....................               2               6
    Brant..................................  Nov. 28-Feb. 15....................               1               3
    Light Geese............................  Nov. 28-Feb. 15....................              20              60
Louisiana:
    Ducks (7):
        East Zone..........................  Nov. 16-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26...               6              18
        West Zone..........................  Nov. 9-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5 &                  6              18
                                              Jan. 18-Jan. 31.
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese:
        East Zone..........................  Nov. 2-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26....               1               3
        West Zone..........................  Nov. 2-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5 &                  1               3
                                              Jan. 18-Feb. 7.
    White-fronted Geese....................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                   3               9
                                              Geese.
    Brant..................................  Closed.............................
    Light Geese............................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  20
                                              Geese.
Michigan:
    Ducks (8):
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 28-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Dec. 1..               6              18
        Middle Zone........................  Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Dec. 15....               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Dec. 8 & Dec. 28-Dec. 29...               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese (9):
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Dec. 16....................               5              15
        Middle Zone........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Oct. 5-Dec. 20..               5              15
        South Zone:
            Muskegon Wastewater Game         Oct. 15-Dec. 21....................               5              15
             Management Unit (GMU).
            Allegan County GMU.............  Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Nov. 19-Dec. 8 &               5              15
                                              Dec. 21-Feb. 15.
            Remainder of South Zone........  Sept. 1-Sept. 30 & Oct. 12-Dec. 8 &               5              15
                                              Dec. 28-Jan. 5 & Feb. 1-Feb. 10.
    Light Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
        Middle Zone........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
        South Zone:
            Muskegon Wastewater GMU........  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
            Allegan County GMU.............  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
            Remainder of South Zone........  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
Minnesota:
    Ducks (10):
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 21-Nov. 19...................               6              18
        Central Zone.......................  Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24.               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Sept. 21-Sept. 29 & Oct. 5-Nov. 24.               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots (11).............................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45

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    Dark Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Sept. 21-Dec. 21               5              15
        Central Zone.......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Sept. 21-Sept.                 5              15
                                              29 & Oct. 5-Dec. 26.
        South Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15 & Sept. 21-Sept.                 5              15
                                              29 & Oct. 5-Dec. 26.
    Light Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
        Central Zone.......................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
        South Zone.........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
Mississippi:
    Ducks (6)..............................  Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31....               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese..............  Sept. 1-Sept 30 & Nov. 11-Nov. 24 &               5              15
                                              Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31.
    White-fronted Geese....................  Nov. 11-Nov. 24 & Nov. 28-Dec. 1 &                3               9
                                              Dec. 7-Jan. 31.
    Brant..................................  Same as for White-fronted Geese....               1               3
    Light Geese............................  Same as for White-fronted Geese....              20
Missouri:
    Ducks and Mergansers (12):
        North Zone.........................  Nov. 2-Dec. 31.....................               6              18
        Middle Zone........................  Nov. 2-Nov. 10 & Nov. 16-Jan. 5....               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Nov. 28-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 31....               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
     (13):
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 5-Oct. 13 & Nov. 11-Feb. 6....               3               9
        Middle Zone........................  Same as North Zone.................               3               9
        South Zone.........................  Same as North Zone.................               3               9
    White-fronted Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Nov. 11-Feb. 6.....................               2               6
        Middle Zone........................  Same as North Zone.................               2               6
        South Zone.........................  Same as North Zone.................               2               6
    Light Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Nov. 11-Feb. 6.....................              20
        Middle Zone........................  Same as North Zone.................              20
        South Zone.........................  Same as North Zone.................              20
Ohio:
    Ducks (14):
        Lake Erie Marsh Zone...............  Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 9-Dec. 22...               6              18
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 16-Jan. 5...               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26...               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese (15):
        Lake Erie Goose Zone...............  Sept. 7-Sept. 15 & Oct. 12-Oct. 27                5              15
                                              & Nov. 16-Feb. 3.
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 7-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27                5              15
                                              & Nov. 9-Feb. 3.
        South Zone.........................  Sept. 7-Sept. 15 & Oct. 19-Oct. 27                5              15
                                              & Nov. 16-Feb. 10.
    Light Geese:
        Lake Erie Goose Zone...............  Same as for Dark Geese.............              10              30
        North Zone.........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              10              30
        South Zone.........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              10              30
Tennessee:
    Ducks (6):
        Reelfoot Zone......................  Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 31....               6              18
        Rest of State......................  Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 31....               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese:
        Reelfoot Zone......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 22...................               5              15
                                             Oct. 12-Oct. 22 & Nov. 30-Dec. 1 &                3               9
                                              Dec. 5-Feb. 9.
        Rest of State......................  Sept. 1-Sept. 22...................               5              15
                                             Oct. 12-Oct. 22 & Nov. 30-Dec. 1 &                3               9
                                              Dec. 5-Feb. 9.
    White-fronted Geese:
        Reelfoot Zone......................  Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Feb. 9.....               3               9
        Rest of State......................  Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Feb. 9.....               3               9
    Brant..................................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                   1               3
                                              Geese.
    Light Geese............................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  20
                                              Geese.
Wisconsin:
    Ducks (16):
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 21-Nov. 19...................               6              18

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        South Zone.........................  Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1...               6              18
        Open Water Zone....................  Oct. 12-Dec. 10....................               6              18
    Mergansers.............................  Same as for Ducks..................               5              15
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese:
        North Zone (17)....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15...................               5              15
                                             Sept. 16-Dec. 16...................               3               9
        South Zone (17)....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15...................               5              15
                                             Sept. 16-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 &                3               9
                                              Dec. 21-Jan. 9.
        Mississippi River Zone (17)........  Sept. 1-Sept. 15...................               5              15
                                             Sept. 16-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 &                3               9
                                              Dec. 21-Jan. 9.
    Light Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Dec. 16....................              20
        South Zone.........................  Sept. 1-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 &                20
                                              Dec. 21-Jan. 9.
        Mississippi River Zone.............  Sept. 1-Oct. 6 & Oct. 12-Dec. 1 &                20
                                              Dec. 21-Jan. 9.
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(1) In Illinois, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 during the first 45 days in each of the 4 Zones.
(2) In Indiana, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 3 through December 8 and from December 28
  through January 5 in the North Zone, from November 29 through January 12 in the Central Zone, and from
  December 13 through January 26 in the South Zone.
(3) In Indiana, the daily bag limit for dark geese is 5 per day in the aggregate. The possession limit is three
  times the daily bag limit. White-fronted geese are excluded from this aggregation.
(4) In Iowa, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 for the last 45 days of the season.
(5) In Iowa, Canada and cackling geese only September 14 through September 22, for the North and Central Zones.
  Beginning September 21, the dark goose daily bag limit is 5 and may not include more than 2 Canada and
  cackling geese September 21 through October 6 in the North Zone, September 28 through October 13 in the
  Central Zone, and October 5 through October 20 in the South Zone. No more than 3 Canada and cackling geese
  thereafter, until the end of the season.
(6) In Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from December 18 through January
  31.
(7) In Louisiana, the daily bag limit for scaup daily bag limit is 2 after November 23 in the West Zone and
  after November 30 in the East Zone. The mottled duck daily bag limit is 0 for the first 15 days of the season
  in each zone and 1 thereafter.
(8) In Michigan, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from September 28 through November 11 in the North Zone,
  from October 21 through December 1 and December 14 through December 15 in the Middle Zone, and from October 28
  through December 8 and December 28 through December 29 in the South Zone.
(9) In Michigan, the dark goose daily bag limit is 5 and may not include more than 1 brant.
(10) In Minnesota, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 Statewide from October 11 through the remainder of the
  season.
(11) In Minnesota, the daily bag limit is 15, and the possession limit is 45 coots and gallinules in the
  aggregate.
(12) In Missouri, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from November 2 through December 16 in the North Zone, from
  November 2 through November 10 and November 16 through December 21 in the Middle Zone, and from November 28
  through December 1 and December 7 through January 16 in the South Zone.
(13) In Missouri, Canada and cackling geese and brant have an aggregate daily bag and possession limits of 3 and
  9, respectively.
(14) In Ohio, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 on October 27 and from November 9 through December 22 in the
  Lake Erie Zone, from November 22 through January 5 in the North Zone, and from December 13 through January 26
  in the South Zone.
(15) In Ohio, the daily bag limit for dark geese may include no more than 1 brant, and only Canada and cackling
  geese during the first segment (September 7 through September 15).
(16) In Wisconsin, the daily bag limit for scaup is 2 from September 21 through November 4 in the North Zone,
  from October 18 through December 1 in the South Zone, and from October 12 through November 25 in the Open
  Water Zone.
(17) In Wisconsin, Canada and cackling geese only September 1 through 15. After September 15, the bag limit for
  dark geese is 3 and the possession is 9. The limit and possession for white-fronted geese and brant may be no
  more than 1 and 3, in the aggregate with Canada and cackling geese.

Central Flyway

Flyway-Wide Restrictions

    Duck and Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit is 6 ducks 
(including mergansers), which may include no more than 5 mallards (2 
female mallards), 1 pintail, 2 canvasbacks, 2 redheads, 1 scaup, 3 wood 
ducks, and 6 mergansers. The possession limit is three times the daily 
bag limit.

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                                                                                              Limits
                    Area                                 Season dates            -------------------------------
                                                                                        Bag         Possession
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Colorado:
    Ducks and Mergansers:
        Southeast Zone.....................  Oct. 28-Jan. 31....................               6              18
        Northeast Zone.....................  Oct. 19-Dec. 1 & Dec. 11-Jan. 31...               6              18
        Mountain/Foothills Zone............  Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Dec. 25-Jan. 31....               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese:
        South Park Unit....................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................               5              15
        San Luis Valley Unit...............  Oct. 5-Oct. 23 & Nov. 23-Feb. 16...               5              15
        North Park Unit....................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................               5              15
        Rest of State in Central Flyway....  Nov. 4-Feb. 16.....................               5              15
    Light Geese:
        Statewide..........................  Nov. 2-Feb. 16.....................              50
Kansas:
    Ducks and Mergansers:

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        High Plains........................  Oct. 12-Jan. 5 & Jan. 17-Jan. 26...               6              18
        Low Plains:
        Early Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 5....               6              18
        Late Zone..........................  Oct. 26-Dec. 29 & Jan. 18-Jan. 26..               6              18
        Southeast Zone.....................  Nov. 9-Jan. 5 & Jan. 11-Jan. 26....               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese (1).........................  Oct. 26-Oct. 27 & Nov. 6-Feb. 16...               6              18
    White-fronted Geese....................  Oct. 26-Dec. 29 & Jan. 25-Feb. 16..               2               6
    Light Geese............................  Oct. 26-Oct. 27 & Nov. 6-Feb. 16...              50
Montana:
    Ducks and Mergansers (2):
        Zone 1.............................  Sept. 28-Jan. 2....................               6              18
        Zone 2.............................  Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Oct. 26-Jan. 21..               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese:
        Zone 1.............................  Sept. 28-Jan. 10...................               5              15
        Zone 2.............................  Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Oct. 26-Jan. 29..               5              15
    Light Geese:
        Zone 1.............................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
        Zone 2.............................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
Nebraska:
    Ducks and Mergansers (3):
        High Plains Unit...................  Jan. 8-Jan. 29.....................               6              18
        Zone 1.............................  Oct. 12-Dec. 24....................               6              18
        Zone 2.............................  Oct. 5-Dec. 17.....................               6              18
        Zone 3.............................  Oct. 26-Jan. 7.....................               6              18
        Zone 4.............................  Oct. 26-Jan. 7.....................               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese:
        Niobrara Unit......................  Oct. 28-Feb. 9.....................               5              15
        North Central Unit.................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................               5              15
        Platte River Unit..................  Oct. 28-Feb. 9.....................               5              15
    White-fronted Geese....................  Oct. 12-Dec. 22 & Jan. 25-Feb. 9...               2               6
    Light Geese............................  Oct. 12-Jan. 8 & Jan. 25-Feb. 9....              50
New Mexico:
    Ducks and Mergansers (4):
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Jan. 15....................               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 28-Jan. 31....................               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese:
        Middle Rio Grande Unit.............  Dec. 19-Jan. 31....................               2               2
        Rest of State......................  Oct. 17-Jan. 31....................               5              15
    Light Geese............................  Oct. 17-Jan. 31....................              50
North Dakota:
    Ducks and Mergansers (2):
        High Plains........................  Sept. 21-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Dec 29....               6              18
        Low Plains.........................  Sept. 21-Dec. 1....................               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant
     (5):
        Missouri River Zone................  Sept. 21-Dec. 27...................               5              15
        Western ND Zone....................  Sept. 21-Dec. 21...................               8              24
        Rest of State......................  Sept. 21-Dec. 16...................               8              24
    White-fronted Geese....................  Sept. 21-Dec. 1....................               3               9
    Light Geese............................  Sept. 21-Dec. 27...................              50               -
Oklahoma:
    Ducks and Mergansers:
        High Plains........................  Oct. 5-Jan. 1......................               6              18
        Low Plains:
        Zone 1.............................  Nov. 9-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Jan. 26...               6              18
        Zone 2.............................  Nov. 9-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Jan. 26...               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant (1)  Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Feb. 9....               8              24
    White-fronted Geese....................  Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Feb. 2....               2               6
    Light Geese............................  Nov. 2-Nov. 24 & Nov. 30-Feb. 9....              50
South Dakota:
    Ducks and Mergansers (2)(3):
        High Plains........................  Oct. 12-Jan. 16....................               6              18
        Low Plains:
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 21-Dec. 3....................               6              18
        Middle Zone........................  Sept. 21-Dec. 3....................               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 26-Jan. 7.....................               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45

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    Canada and Cackling Geese:
        Unit 1.............................  Oct. 1-Dec. 16.....................               8              24
        Unit 2.............................  Nov. 4-Feb. 16.....................               4              12
        Unit 3.............................  Oct. 19-Dec. 22 & Jan. 11-Jan. 19..               4              12
    White-fronted Geese....................  Sept. 28-Dec. 10...................               3               9
    Light Geese............................  Sept. 28-Jan. 10...................              50
Texas:
    Ducks and Mergansers (6):
        High Plains........................  Oct. 26-Oct. 27 & Nov. 1-Jan. 26...               6              18
        Low Plains:
        North Zone.........................  Nov. 9-Dec. 1 & Dec. 7-Jan. 26.....               6              18
        South Zone.........................  Nov. 2-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26....               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Canada and Cackling Geese and Brant
     (7):
        Southeast Goose Zone...............  Nov. 2-Jan. 26.....................               5              15
        Northeast Goose Zone...............  Nov. 2-Jan. 26.....................               5              15
        West Goose Zone....................  Nov. 2-Feb. 2......................               5              15
    White-fronted Geese (7):
        Southeast Goose Zone...............  Nov. 2-Jan. 26.....................               2               6
        Northeast Goose Zone...............  Nov. 2-Jan. 26.....................               2               6
        West Goose Zone....................  Nov. 2-Feb. 2......................               2               6
    Light Geese:
        Southeast Goose Zone...............  Nov. 2-Feb. 14.....................              10
        Northeast Goose Zone...............  Nov. 2-Feb. 14.....................              10
        West Goose Zone....................  Nov. 2-Feb. 2......................              10
Wyoming:
    Ducks and Mergansers (2):
        Zone C1............................  Sept. 28-Oct. 13 & Nov. 2-Jan. 21..               6              18
        Zone C2............................  Sept. 21-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 7...               6              18
        Zone C3............................  Same as Zone C2....................               6              18
    Coots..................................  Same as for Ducks..................              15              45
    Dark Geese:
        Zone G1A (8).......................  Sept. 28-Oct. 9....................               2               6
                                             Nov. 16-Feb. 16....................               4              12
        Zone G1............................  Sept. 28-Oct. 6 & Nov. 2-Nov. 24 &                5              15
                                              Dec. 6-Feb. 16.
        Zone G2............................  Sept. 21-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 15..               5              15
        Zone G3............................  Same as Zone G2....................               5              15
        Zone G4............................  Same as Zone G1....................               5              15
    Light Geese............................  Sept. 28-Dec. 29 & Feb. 5-Feb. 16..              20              60
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(1) In Kansas and Oklahoma, dark geese include Canada, cackling geese, brant, and all other geese except white-
  fronted geese and light geese.
(2) In Montana, during the first 9 days of the duck season, and in North Dakota, South Dakota (Tier I license),
  and Wyoming, during the first 16 days of the duck season, the daily bag and possession limit may include 2 and
  6 additional blue-winged teal, respectively.
(3) In Nebraska and South Dakota, for hunters possessing a Tier II license, the daily bag limit is 3 ducks or
  mergansers of any species in the aggregate, and the possession limit is 9.
(4) In New Mexico, Mexican ducks are included in the aggregate with mallards.
(5) In North Dakota, see State regulations for additional shooting hour restrictions.
(6) In Texas, the daily bag limit is 6 ducks, which may include no more than 5 mallards (only 2 of which may be
  females), 2 redheads, 3 wood ducks, 1 scaup, 2 canvasbacks, 1 pintail, and 1 dusky duck (mottled duck, Mexican
  duck, black duck and their hybrids). The season for dusky ducks is closed the first 5 days of the season in
  all zones. The possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
(7) In Texas, in the Southeast, Northeast, and West Goose Zones, the daily bag limit for dark geese is 5 in the
  aggregate and may include no more than 2 white-fronted geese. Possession limits are three times the daily bag
  limits.
(8) In Wyoming, for Dark Goose Zone G1A, see State regulations for additional restrictions.

Pacific Flyway

Flyway-Wide Restrictions

    Duck and Merganser Limits: The daily bag limit of 7 ducks 
(including mergansers) may include no more than 2 female mallards, 1 
pintail, 2 redheads, 2 scaup, and 2 canvasbacks. The possession limit 
is three times the daily bag limit.
    Coot and Gallinule Limits: Daily bag and possession limits are in 
the aggregate for the two groups.

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                                                                                              Limits
                    Area                                 Season dates            -------------------------------
                                                                                        Bag         Possession
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Arizona:
    Ducks (1):
        North Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 7-Jan. 31.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 23-Jan. 31....................               7              21
        South Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 7-Jan. 31.....................               2               6

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            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 23-Jan. 31....................               7              21
    Coots and Gallinules...................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              75
    Dark Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Oct. 23-Jan. 31....................               5              15
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 23-Jan. 31....................               5              15
    Light Geese............................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
California:
    Ducks:
        Northeastern Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Dec. 19-Jan. 15....               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 5-Jan. 15.....................               7              21
        Colorado River Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 7-Jan. 31.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 23-Jan. 31....................               7              21
        Southern Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 7-Jan. 31.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 26-Jan. 31....................               7              21
        Southern San Joaquin Valley Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 7-Jan. 31.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 26-Jan. 31....................               7              21
        Balance of State Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 7-Jan. 31.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 26-Jan. 31....................               7              21
    Coots and Gallinule....................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              75
    Canada and Cackling Geese (2)(3):
        Northeastern Zone (4)..............  Oct. 5-Jan. 12.....................              10              30
        Klamath Basin Special Management     Oct. 5-Jan. 12.....................              10              30
         Area.
        Colorado River Zone................  Oct. 23-Jan. 31....................               5              15
        Southern Zone......................  Oct. 26-Jan. 31....................               3               9
        Balance of State Zone..............  Sept. 28-Sept. 30 & Oct. 26-Jan. 31              10              30
                                              & Feb. 8-Feb. 9.
        North Coast Special Management Area  Oct. 5-Dec. 21 & Feb. 12-Mar. 10...              10              30
    White-fronted Geese (2):
        Northeastern Zone..................  Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Jan. 3-Jan. 15 &                 10              30
                                              Feb. 5-Mar.10.
        Klamath Basin Special Management     Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              10              30
         Area.
        Colorado River Zone................  Oct. 23-Jan. 31....................               5              15
        Southern Zone......................  Oct. 26-Jan. 31....................               3               9
        Balance of State Zone..............  Oct. 26-Jan. 31 & Feb. 8-Feb. 12...              10              30
        Sacramento Valley Special            Oct. 26-Dec. 21....................               3               9
         Management Area.
    Light Geese:
        Northeastern Zone..................  Oct. 5-Dec. 1 & Jan. 3-Jan. 15 &                 20              60
                                              Feb. 5-Mar. 10.
        Klamath Basin Special Management     Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              20              60
         Area.
        Colorado River Zone................  Oct. 23-Jan. 31....................              20              60
        Southern Zone......................  Oct. 26-Jan. 31....................              20              60
        Imperial County Special Management   Nov. 4-Jan. 31 & Feb. 3-Feb. 9 &                 20              60
         Area.                                Feb. 12-Feb. 20.
        Balance of State Zone..............  Oct. 26-Jan. 31 & Feb. 8-Feb. 12...              20              60
    Brant:
        Northern Zone......................  Nov. 18-Dec. 14....................               2               6
        Balance of State Zone..............  Nov. 19-Dec. 15....................               2               6
Colorado:
    Ducks:
        East Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Oct. 5-Dec. 29.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................               7              21
        West Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Oct. 5-Oct. 22 & Nov. 6-Jan. 12....               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 5-Oct. 22 & Nov. 6-Jan. 31....               7              21
    Coots..................................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              75
    Dark Geese:
        East Zone..........................  Oct. 5-Jan. 8......................               5              15
        West Zone..........................  Oct. 5-Oct. 13 & Nov. 6-Jan. 31....               5              15
    Light Geese............................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              10              30
Idaho:
    Ducks:
        Zone 1:
            Scaup..........................  Oct. 5-Dec. 29.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................               7              21
        Zone 2:
            Scaup..........................  Oct. 24-Jan. 17....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................               7              21
        Zone 3:
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 7-Jan. 31.....................               2               6

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            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 19-Jan. 31....................               7              21
        Zone 4:
            Scaup..........................  Oct. 5-Dec. 29.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................               7              21
    Coots..................................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              75
    Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
     (5):
        Zone 1.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................               5              15
        Zone 2.............................  Oct. 19-Jan. 31....................               5              15
        Zone 3.............................  Oct. 19-Jan. 31....................               5              15
        Zone 4.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 2......................               5              15
        Zone 5.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................               5              15
        Zone 6.............................  Oct. 5-Oct. 20.....................               5              15
                                             Nov. 4-Jan. 31.....................               5              15
    White-fronted Geese:
        Zone 1.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              10              30
        Zone 2.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              10              30
        Zone 3.............................  Oct. 19-Jan. 31....................              10              30
        Zone 4.............................  Nov. 4-Feb. 16.....................              10              30
        Zone 5.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              10              30
        Zone 6.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              10              30
    Light Geese:
        Zone 1.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              20              60
        Zone 2.............................  Oct. 5-Dec. 10 & Feb. 1-Mar. 10....              20              60
        Zone 3.............................  Nov. 26-Mar. 10....................              20              60
        Zone 4.............................  Oct. 19-Jan. 31....................              20              60
        Zone 5.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              20              60
        Zone 6.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              20              60
        Zone 7.............................  Oct. 5-Jan. 17.....................              20              60
Montana:
    Ducks:
        Scaup..............................  Sept. 28-Dec. 22...................               2               6
        Other Ducks........................  Sept. 28-Jan. 10...................               7              21
    Coots..................................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              25
    Dark Geese (6).........................  Sept. 28-Jan. 10...................               5              15
    Light Geese (6)........................  Same as for Dark Geese.............              20              60
Nevada:
    Ducks:
        Northeast Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 1...               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 20..               7              21
        Northwest Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Oct. 31-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26....               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 12-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26....               7              21
        South Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 2-Jan. 26.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26..               7              21
        Moapa Valley Special Management
         Area (7):
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 2-Jan. 26.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 26-Jan. 26....................               7              21
    Coots and Gallinule....................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              75
    Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
     (5):
        Northeast Zone.....................  Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 20..               5              15
        Northwest Zone.....................  Oct. 12-Jan. 6 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26....               5              15
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26..               5              15
        Moapa Valley Special Management      Oct. 26-Jan. 26....................               5              15
         Area (7):
    White-fronted Geese:
        Northeast Zone.....................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese, and Brant.
        Northwest Zone.....................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese, and Brant.
        South Zone.........................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese, and Brant.
        Moapa Valley Special Management      Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
         Area (7):.                           Geese, and Brant.
    Light Geese:
        Northeast Zone (8).................  Sept. 28-Dec. 3 & Dec. 14-Jan. 4 &               20              60
                                              Feb. 22-Mar. 9.
        Northwest Zone (9).................  Nov. 2-Jan. 9 & Jan. 9-Jan. 26 &                 20              60
                                              Feb. 20-Mar. 9.
        South Zone.........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26..              20              60
        Moapa Valley Special Management      Oct. 26-Jan. 26....................              20              60
         Area (7):
New Mexico:
    Ducks:
        Scaup..............................  Oct. 19-Jan. 12....................               2               6
        Other Ducks........................  Oct. 19-Jan. 31....................               7              21
    Coots and Gallinules...................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              75
    Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
     (5):
        North Zone.........................  Sept. 21-Oct. 6 & Nov. 2-Jan. 31...               5              15

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        South Zone.........................  Oct. 17-Jan. 31....................               5              15
    White-fronted Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese, and Brant.
        South Zone.........................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese, and Brant.
    Light Geese:
        North Zone.........................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  20              60
                                              Geese, and Brant.
        South Zone.........................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  20              60
                                              Geese, and Brant.
Oregon:
    Ducks (10):
        Zone 1:
            Columbia Basin Unit and Rest of
             Zone 1:
                Scaup......................  Nov. 2-Jan. 26.....................               2               6
                Other Ducks................  Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Oct. 31-Jan. 26..               7              21
        Zone 2:
            Scaup..........................  Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 8.....               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 5-Jan. 26....               7              21
    Coots..................................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              75
    Canada and Cackling Geese:
        Northwest Permit Zone (11)(12).....  Oct. 19-Oct. 27 & Nov. 23-Jan. 16 &               3               9
                                              Feb. 8-Mar. 10.
        Southwest Zone.....................  Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 5-Jan. 26...               4              12
        South Coast Zone...................  Oct. 5-Dec. 8 & Dec. 21-Jan. 11 &                 6              18
                                              Feb. 22-Mar. 10.
        Eastern Zone.......................  Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 10-Jan. 26...               4              12
        Mid-Columbia Zone..................  Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 5-Jan. 26...               4              12
    White-fronted Geese:
        Northwest Permit Zone (11).........  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese.
        Southwest Zone.....................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese.
        South Coast Zone...................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese.
        Eastern Zone (13)..................  Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Jan. 16-Mar. 10...              10              30
        Mid-Columbia Zone..................  Oct. 12-Jan. 1 & Feb. 1-Feb. 23....              10              30
    Light Geese:
        Northwest Permit Zone (11).........  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  20              60
                                              Geese.
        Southwest Zone.....................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  20              60
                                              Geese.
        South Coast Zone...................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  20              60
                                              Geese.
        Eastern Zone.......................  Same as for White-fronted Geese....              20              60
        Mid-Columbia Zone..................  Same as for White-fronted Geese....              20              60
    Brant..................................  Nov. 30-Dec. 15....................               2               6
Utah:
    Ducks:
        Northern Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Oct. 5-Dec. 29.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 5-Jan. 18.....................               7              21
        Southern Zone:
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 1-Jan. 25.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 12-Jan. 25....................               7              21
    Coots..................................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              75
    Canada and Cackling Geese, and Brant
     (5):
        East Box Elder County Zone.........  Oct. 5-Jan. 18.....................               5              15
        Wasatch Front Zone.................  Oct. 5-Oct. 13 & Nov. 11-Feb. 15...               5              15
        Northern Zone......................  Oct. 5-Oct. 12 & Oct. 26-Jan. 31...               5              15
        Southern Zone......................  Oct. 12-Jan. 25....................               5              15
    White-fronted Geese:
        East Box Elder County Zone.........  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese, and Brant.
        Wasatch Front Zone.................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese, and Brant.
        Northern Zone......................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese, and Brant.
        Southern Zone......................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese, and Brant.
    Light Geese
        Southern Zone......................  Oct. 25-Dec. 15 & Jan. 15-Mar. 10..              20              60
        Rest of State......................  Oct. 15-Dec. 22 & Feb. 1-Mar. 10...              20              60
Washington:
    Ducks (14):
        East and West Zones (15):
            Scaup..........................  Nov. 2-Jan. 26.....................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Oct. 12-Oct 20 & Oct. 23-Jan. 26...               7              21
    Coots..................................  Same as for Other Ducks............              25              75
    Canada and Cackling Geese:
        Area 1 (16)........................  Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26...               4              12
        Area 2 Inland (17)(18).............  Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 20-Jan. 12 &               3               9
                                              Feb. 8-Mar. 5.
        Area 2 Coast (17)(18)..............  Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 18-Jan. 19 &                3               9
                                              Feb. 8-Feb. 19.
        Area 3 (16)........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 24 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26...               4              12
        Area 4 (16)........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Oct. 30 only &                  4              12
                                              Nov. 2-Jan. 26.
        Area 5 (16)........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 28 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26...               4              12

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    White-fronted Geese:
        Area 1 (16)........................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese.
        Area 2 Inland (17).................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese.
        Area 2 Coast (17)..................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese.
        Area 3 (16)........................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese.
        Area 4 (16)........................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese.
        Area 5 (16)........................  Same as for Canada and Cackling                  10              30
                                              Geese.
    Light Geese (19):
        Area 1 (16)........................  Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-Jan. 26 &               20              60
                                              Feb. 8-Feb. 18.
        Area 2 Inland (17).................  Oct. 12-Oct. 27 & Nov. 20-Jan. 12 &              20              60
                                              Feb. 8-Mar. 5.
        Area 2 Coast (17)..................  Oct. 12-Dec. 1 & Dec. 18-Jan. 19 &               20              60
                                              Feb. 8-Feb. 19.
        Area 3 (16)........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 24 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26...              20              60
        Area 4 (16)........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 20 & Nov. 9-Jan. 26 &               20              60
                                              Feb. 15-Mar. 2.
        Area 5 (16)........................  Oct. 12-Oct. 28 & Nov. 2-Jan. 26...              20              60
    Brant (20):
        Coastal Zone.......................  Jan. 4-Jan. 26.....................               2               6
        Puget Sound Zone...................  Jan. 11-Jan. 26....................               2               6
Wyoming:
    Ducks:
        Snake River and Balance of State
         Zones:
            Scaup..........................  Sept. 21-Dec. 15...................               2               6
            Other Ducks....................  Sept. 21-Jan. 3....................               7              21
        Coots..............................  Same as for Other Ducks............              15              45
    Dark Geese.............................  Sept. 21-Dec. 26...................               5              15
    Light Geese............................  Sept. 21-Dec. 26...................              10              30
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(1) In Arizona, the daily bag limit may include no more than either 2 female mallards or 2 Mexican ducks, or 1
  of each; and no more than 6 female mallards and Mexican ducks, in the aggregate, may be in possession. For
  black-bellied whistling-ducks, the daily bag limit is 1 and the possession limit is 3.
(2) In California, the daily bag and possession limits for Canada geese, cackling geese, and white-fronted geese
  are in the aggregate.
(3) In California, small Canada geese are cackling and Aleutian cackling geese, and large Canada geese are
  western and lesser Canada geese.
(4) In California, in the Northeastern Zone, the daily bag limit may include no more than 2 large Canada geese.
(5) In Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, the daily bag and possession limits for Canada and cackling geese
  and brant are in the aggregate.
(6) In Montana, check State regulations for special seasons and exceptions.
(7) In Nevada, youth 17 years of age or younger are allowed to hunt on October 19 on the Moapa Valley portion of
  Overton Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Youth must be accompanied by an adult who is 18 years of age or older.
(8) In Nevada, in the Northeast Zone, there is no open season on light geese in Ruby Valley within Elko and
  White Pine Counties.
(9) In Nevada, in the Northwest Zone, the season is closed in Mason Valley and Scripps WMAs and Washoe Lake
  State Park from February 20 to March 9.
(10) In Oregon, the daily bag limit may include no more than 1 harlequin duck.
(11) In Oregon, in the Northwest Permit Zone, see State regulations for specific dates, times, and conditions of
  permit hunts and closures.
(12) In Oregon, in the Northwest Permit Zone, the season for dusky Canada geese is closed.
(13) In Oregon, in Lake County, the daily bag and possession limits for white-fronted geese are 1 and 3,
  respectively.
(14) In Washington, the hunting of harlequin ducks is by State-issued permit only. See State regulations for
  additional information.
(15) In Washington, the daily bag limit in the West Zone may include no more than 2 scoters, 2 long-tailed
  ducks, and 2 goldeneyes, with the possession limit three times the daily bag limit.
(16) In Washington, in Areas 1, 3, and 5, hunting is allowed each day. In Area 4, hunting is allowed only on
  Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, and certain holidays, except hunting is allowed each day only for light geese
  during the February and March portion of the season. See State regulations for details, including shooting
  hours.
(17) In Washington, in Areas 2 Inland and 2 Coast, see State regulations for specific dates, times, and
  conditions of permit hunts and closures.
(18) In Washington, in Areas 2 Inland and 2 Coast, the season for dusky Canada geese is closed.
(19) In Washington, the daily bag limit for light geese is 10 on or before January 30.
(20) In Washington, brant may be hunted in Clallam, Pacific, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties only; see State
  regulations for specific dates.

    (e) Youth and Veteran--Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting 
Days.
    The following seasons are open only to youth and veteran--active 
military personnel, except where noted. Youth must be accompanied into 
the field by an adult 18 years of age or older. This adult cannot duck 
hunt but may participate in other open seasons.
    Limits: Bag limits may include ducks, geese, swans, mergansers, 
coots, and gallinules. The bag and possession limits are the same as 
those allowed in the regular season except in States that are allowed a 
daily bag limit of 1 or 2 scaup during different portions of the 
season, in which case the daily bag limit is 2 scaup per day and the 
possession limit is 4 scaup. Flyway species and area restrictions 
remain in effect.
Definitions
    Youth: States may use their established definition of age for youth 
hunters. However, youth hunters may not be older than 17 years of age. 
Youth hunters 16 years of age and older must possess a Federal 
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (also known as Federal 
Duck Stamp). Swans may be taken only by participants possessing 
applicable swan permits.
    Veteran--Active Military Personnel: Veterans (as defined in section 
101 of title 38, U.S. Code) and members of the Armed Forces on active 
duty, including members of the National Guard and Reserves on active 
duty (other than for training), may participate. All hunters must 
possess a Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (also 
known as Federal Duck Stamp). Swans may be taken only by participants 
possessing applicable swan permits.

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                 Area                               Species                           Season dates
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                                                 ATLANTIC FLYWAY
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Connecticut (1).......................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Oct. 5 & Nov. 2.
                                         geese, and brant.
Delaware (1)(2)(3)....................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Oct. 20 & Feb. 1.
                                         gallinules, geese, brant, and
                                         tundra swans.
Florida:..............................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,
                                         gallinules, Canada geese, and
                                         light geese.
    Youth.............................  ..............................  Nov. 16 & Feb. 8.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel.  ..............................  Feb. 1 & 2.
Georgia...............................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Nov. 16 & 17.
                                         gallinules, dark geese, and
                                         brant.
Maine (1):............................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,
                                         geese, and brant.
    North Zone........................  ..............................  Sept. 14 & Dec. 7.
    South Zone........................  ..............................  Sept. 21 & Oct. 19.
    Coastal Zone......................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & Oct. 26.
Maryland (4)(5).......................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Nov. 2 & Feb. 8.
                                         geese, brant, and light geese.
Massachusetts:........................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Sept. 21 & Oct. 5.
                                         Canada and cackling geese,
                                         and light geese.
New Hampshire.........................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       ........................................
                                         Canada and cackling geese,
                                         and brant.
    Youth.............................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel.  ..............................  Jan. 25 & 26.
New Jersey:...........................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,
                                         gallinules, geese, and brant.
    Youth:
        North Zone....................  ..............................  Oct. 5 & Feb. 1.
        South Zone....................  ..............................  Oct. 12 & Feb. 1.
        Coastal Zone..................  ..............................  Oct. 26 & Feb. 1.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel.  ..............................  Nov. 2 & Feb. 1.
New York:.............................  Ducks, mergansers, coots, dark
                                         geese, and brant.
    Youth:
        Long Island Zone..............  ..............................  Nov. 9 & 10.
        Lake Champlain Zone...........  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
        Northeastern Zone.............  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
        Southeastern Zone.............  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
        Western Zone..................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel:
        Long Island Zone..............  ..............................  Nov. 16 & 17.
        Northeastern Zone.............  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
        Southeastern Zone.............  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
        Western Zone..................  ..............................  Nov. 9 & Nov. 10.
North Carolina (6)(3).................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Feb. 1 & 8.
                                         geese, brant, and tundra
                                         swans.
Pennsylvania (7):.....................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,
                                         gallinules, dark geese, and
                                         brant.
    Youth:
        North Zone....................  ..............................  Sept. 21 & Nov. 2.
        South Zone....................  ..............................  Sept. 21 & Nov. 9.
        Northwest Zone................  ..............................  Sept. 21 & Sept. 28.
        Lake Erie Zone................  ..............................  Sept. 21 & Oct. 26.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel:
        North Zone....................  ..............................  Nov. 2 & Jan. 18.
        South Zone....................  ..............................  Nov. 9 & Jan. 25.
        Northwest Zone................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & Jan. 18.
        Lake Erie Zone................  ..............................  Oct. 26 & Jan. 18.
Rhode Island (1)......................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Oct. 26 & 27.
                                         Canada and cackling geese,
                                         light geese, and brant.
South Carolina........................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Feb. 1 & 8.
                                         gallinules, and geese.
Vermont (1)...........................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Sept. 28 & 29.
                                         geese, and brant.
Virginia (3)..........................  Ducks, mergansers, coots, dark  Oct. 26 & Feb. 8.
                                         geese, and tundra swans.
West Virginia (1).....................  Ducks, mergansers, coots,       Sept. 21 & Nov. 9.
                                         gallinules, geese, and brant.
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                                               MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
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Alabama...............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,       Nov. 23 & Feb. 8.
                                         coots, and gallinules.
Arkansas:.............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,
                                         coots, and gallinules.
    Youth.............................  ..............................  Feb. 8 & Feb. 9.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel.  ..............................  Feb. 9 only.
Illinois (1):.........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
                                         coots.
    North Zone........................  ..............................  Oct. 12 & 13.
    Central Zone......................  ..............................  Oct. 19 & 20.
    South Central Zone................  ..............................  Nov. 9 & 10.
    South Zone........................  ..............................  Nov. 16 & 17.
Indiana:..............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and   ........................................
                                         coots.
    North Zone........................  ..............................  Oct. 12 & 13.
    Central Zone......................  ..............................  Oct. 26 & 27.
    South Zone........................  ..............................  Nov. 2 & 3.
Iowa (1):.............................  Ducks, mergansers, and coots..
    North Zone........................  ..............................  Sept. 21 & 22.
    Central Zone......................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & Sept. 29.
    South Zone........................  ..............................  Oct. 5 & 6.
Kentucky:.............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,       ........................................
                                         coots, and gallinules.

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    Youth.............................  ..............................  Nov. 23 & Feb. 8.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel.  ..............................  Nov. 24 & Feb. 9.
Louisiana:............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,
                                         coots, and gallinules.
    Youth:
        East Zone.....................  ..............................  Nov. 9 & Feb. 1.
        West Zone.....................  ..............................  Nov. 2 & 3.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel:
        East Zone.....................  ..............................  Nov. 9 & Feb. 1.
        West Zone.....................  ..............................  Feb. 1 & 2.
Michigan..............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,       Sept. 21 & 22.
                                         coots, and gallinules.
Minnesota (1).........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,       Sept. 7 & 8.
                                         coots, and gallinules.
Mississippi...........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,       Feb. 8 & 9.
                                         coots, and gallinules.
Missouri (1):.........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and   ........................................
                                         coots.
    North Zone........................  ..............................  Oct. 26 & 27.
    Middle Zone.......................  ..............................  Oct. 26 & 27.
    South Zone........................  ..............................  Nov. 23 & 24.
Ohio..................................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,       Sept. 28 & Sept. 29.
                                         coots, and gallinules.
Tennessee:
    Youth.............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,       Feb. 1 & 8.
                                         coots, and gallinules.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel.  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and   Feb. 2 & 9.
                                         coots.
Wisconsin (1).........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,       Sept. 14 & 15.
                                         coots, and gallinules.
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                                                 CENTRAL FLYWAY
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Colorado:.............................  Ducks, dark geese, mergansers,
                                         and coots.
    Mountain/Foothills Zone...........  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
    Northeast Zone....................  ..............................  Oct. 12 & 13.
    Southeast Zone....................  ..............................  Oct. 19 & 20.
Kansas (8):...........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
                                         coots.
    High Plains.......................  ..............................  Oct. 5 & 6.
    Low Plains:
        Early Zone....................  ..............................  Oct. 5 & 6.
        Late Zone.....................  ..............................  Oct. 19 & 20.
        Southeast Zone................  ..............................  Nov. 2 & 3.
Montana (1)...........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and   Sept. 21 & 22.
                                         coots.
Nebraska (9):.........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
                                         coots.
    Zone 1............................  ..............................  Oct. 5 & 6.
    Zone 2............................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
    Zone 3............................  ..............................  Oct. 19 & 20.
    Zone 4............................  ..............................  Oct. 19 & 20.
New Mexico (1):.......................  Ducks, mergansers, coots, and
                                         gallinules.
    North Zone........................  ..............................  Oct. 5 & 6.
    South Zone........................  ..............................  Oct. 26 & 27.
North Dakota..........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and   Sept. 14 & 15.
                                         coots.
Oklahoma:.............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
                                         coots.
    High Plains.......................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & Feb. 1.
    Low Plains:
        Zone 1........................  ..............................  Nov. 2 & Feb. 1.
        Zone 2........................  ..............................  Nov. 2 & Feb. 1.
South Dakota (1)(9)...................  Ducks, Canada and cackling      Sept. 7 & 8.
                                         geese, mergansers, and coots.
Texas:................................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,
                                         coots, and gallinules.
    High Plains.......................  ..............................  Oct. 19 & 20.
    Low Plains:
        North Zone....................  ..............................  Nov. 2 & 3.
        South Zone....................  ..............................  Oct. 26 & Oct. 27.
Wyoming:..............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
                                         coots.
    Zone C1...........................  ..............................  Sept. 21 & 22.
    Zone C2...........................  ..............................  Sept. 14 & 15.
    Zone C3...........................  ..............................  Sept. 14 & 15.
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                                                 PACIFIC FLYWAY
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Arizona (1)...........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers,       Feb. 8 & 9.
                                         coots, and gallinules.
California:
    Youth:............................  Ducks, geese, brant,
                                         mergansers, coots, and
                                         gallinules.
        Northeastern Zone.............  ..............................  Sept. 21 & 22.
        Colorado River Zone...........  ..............................  Feb. 8 & 9.
        Southern Zone.................  ..............................  Feb. 1 & 2.
        Southern San Joaquin Valley     ..............................  Feb. 1 & 2.
         Zone.
        Balance of State Zone.........  ..............................  Feb. 1 & 2.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel:  Ducks, mergansers, coots, and
                                         gallinules.
        Northeastern Zone.............  ..............................  Jan. 18 & 19.
        Southern Zone.................  ..............................  Feb. 8 & 9.

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        Southern San Joaquin Valley     ..............................  Feb. 8 & 9.
         Zone.
        Balance of State Zone.........  ..............................  Feb. 8 & 9.
Colorado:.............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
                                         coots.
    East Zone.........................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & 29.
    West Zone.........................  ..............................  Oct. 26 & 27.
Idaho.................................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and   Sept. 28 & 29.
                                         coots.
Montana (1)...........................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and   Sept. 21 & 22.
                                         coots.
Nevada (1)(3):........................  Ducks, geese, swans,
                                         mergansers, coots, and
                                         gallinules.
    Northeast Zone....................  ..............................  Sept. 21 & 22.
    Northwest Zone....................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & Feb. 8.
    South Zone........................  ..............................  Feb. 8 & 9.
New Mexico (1)........................  Ducks, mergansers, coots, and   Oct. 12 & 13.
                                         gallinules.
Oregon................................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and
                                         coots.
    Youth.............................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & Sept. 29.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel.  ..............................  Feb. 1.
Utah (1)(3):..........................  Ducks, dark geese, swans,
                                         mergansers, and coots.
    Northern Zone.....................  ..............................  Sept. 21.
    Southern Zone.....................  ..............................  Sept. 28.
Washington (10):......................  Ducks, geese, brant,
                                         mergansers, and coots.
    Youth:
        East Zone.....................  ..............................  Sept. 28 & Feb. 1.
        West Zone.....................  ..............................  Sept. 21 & Feb. 1.
    Veteran-Active Military Personnel.  ..............................  Feb. 1.
Wyoming...............................  Ducks, geese, mergansers, and   Sept. 14 & 15.
                                         coots.
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(1) The season is open to youth hunters only.
(2) In Delaware, tundra swans may be taken only on February 1.
(3) In Delaware, North Carolina, Virginia, Nevada, and Utah, the daily bag limit may not include swans except by
  permit.
(4) In Maryland, youth hunter(s) must be accompanied by an adult 21 years of age or older that holds a valid
  Maryland hunting license or is exempt from the hunting license requirements. One adult may take one or more
  young hunters, and that adult may call waterfowl, assist with decoys, and retrieve downed birds but may not
  possess a hunting weapon and may not participate in other seasons that are open on the youth waterfowl hunting
  days. Active military and honorably discharged veterans, of any age, that possess a valid Maryland hunting
  license or are exempt from the hunting license requirements may also hunt waterfowl on November 2, 2024, and
  February 8, 2025. Active military and honorably discharged veterans at least 21 years of age or older may
  possess hunting weapons and hunt while also providing assistance to eligible youth hunters.
(5) In Maryland, the bag limit for Canada and cackling geese is 2 in the AP Zone and 5 in the RP Zone.
(6) In North Carolina, a permit is no longer required to hunt Canada geese or white-fronted geese in the
  Northeast Zone.
(7) In Pennsylvania, the second youth day in each duck zone is open to youth, veterans, and active-duty
  military.
(8) In Kansas, youth 17 years of age and younger may participate in the youth waterfowl hunting days.
(9) In Nebraska and South Dakota, Tier II license holders may take 3 ducks or mergansers of any species in the
  aggregate, and the possession limit is 9.
(10) In Washington, the brant and light goose seasons are closed in September.


0
7. Section 20.106 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  20.106  Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for sandhill cranes.

    Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of 
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates 
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession 
limits on the species designated in this section are as follows:
    Shooting and hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until 
sunset, except as otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in 
the August 26, 2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500).
    Federally authorized, State-issued permits are issued to 
individuals, and only the individual whose name and address appears on 
the permit at the time of issuance is authorized to take sandhill 
cranes at the level allowed by the permit, in accordance with 
provisions of both Federal and State regulations governing the hunting 
season. The permit must be carried by the permittee when exercising its 
provisions and must be presented to any law enforcement officer upon 
request. The permit is not transferable or assignable to another 
individual, and may not be sold, bartered, traded, or otherwise 
provided to another person. If the permit is altered or defaced in any 
way, the permit becomes invalid.
    CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR AREA DESCRIPTIONS AND ANY ADDITIONAL 
RESTRICTIONS.

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                                                                                      Limits
                Area                         Season dates        -----------------------------------------------
                                                                         Bag                  Possession
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                                               MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
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Alabama (1)(2):
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    North Zone.....................  Nov. 29-Jan. 26............                   3 per season.
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
Kentucky (1)(2)....................  Dec. 7-Jan. 31.............                  2  3 per season.
Minnesota (1):
    NW Zone........................  Sept. 14-Oct. 20...........                  2  6.
Tennessee (1)(4):
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------

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    Southeast Zone.................  Dec. 3-Jan. 31.............                   2 per season.
    Rest of State..................  Dec. 3-Jan. 31.............                   2 per season.
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                                                 CENTRAL FLYWAY
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Colorado (1).......................  Oct. 5-Dec. 1..............                  3  9.
Kansas (1)(2)(3):
    West Zone......................  Oct. 19-Dec. 15............                  3  9.
    Central Zone...................  Nov. 6-Jan. 2..............                  3  9.
Montana:
    Regular Season Area (1)........  Sept. 28-Nov. 24...........                  3  9
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Special Season Area (4)........  Sept. 1-Oct. 30............                   2 per season.
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
New Mexico:
    Regular Season Area (1)........  Oct. 26-Jan. 23............                  3  6.
    Middle Rio Grande Valley Area    Nov. 16-Nov. 17............                  3  6 per season.
     (4)(5).
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                     Nov. 23....................                   3 per season.
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
                                     Nov. 30-Dec. 1 & Dec. 14-                    3  6 per season.
                                      Dec. 15 & Jan. 4-Jan. 5 &
                                      Jan. 11-Jan. 12.
    Southwest Area (4).............  Nov. 2-Nov. 10.............                  3  6.
                                     Jan. 4-Jan. 5..............                  3  6 per season.
    Estancia Valley (4)(6).........  Nov. 2-Nov. 10.............                  3  6.
North Dakota (1):
    Area 1.........................  Sept. 14-Nov. 10...........                  3  9.
    Area 2.........................  Sept. 14-Nov. 10...........                  2  6.
Oklahoma (1).......................  Oct. 19-Jan. 19............                  3  9.
South Dakota (1)...................  Sept. 28-Nov. 24...........                  3  9.
Texas (1):
    Zone A.........................  Oct. 26-Jan. 26............                  3  9.
    Zone B.........................  Nov. 22-Jan. 26............                  3  9.
    Zone C.........................  Dec. 14-Jan. 19............                  2  6.
Wyoming:
    Regular Season (Area 7)(1).....  Sept. 7-Nov. 3.............                  3  9.
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Riverton-Boysen Unit (Area       Sept. 28-Oct. 20...........                   1 per season.
     4)(4).
    Big Horn, Hot Springs, Park,     Sept. 14-Oct. 6............                   1 per season.
     and Washakie Counties (Area
     6)(4).
    Johnson, Natrona, and Sheridan   Sept. 1-Sept. 30...........                   1 per season.
     Counties (Area 8) (4).
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Arizona (4):
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Zone 1 (7).....................  Nov. 8-Dec. 15.............                   3 per season.
    Zone 2 (8).....................  Dec. 6-Dec. 15.............                   3 per season.
    Zone 3 (9).....................  Nov. 23-Dec. 15............                   3 per season.
Idaho (4):
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Areas 1, 3, 4, 5, & 6..........  Sept. 1-Sept. 30...........                   2 per season.
    Area 2.........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15...........                   2 per season.
Montana (4):
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Zones 1 & 5....................  Sept. 1-Oct. 30............                   1 per season.
    Zones 2, 3, 4 & 6..............  Sept. 1-Oct. 30............                   2 per season.
Utah (4):
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Cache County...................  Sept. 7-Sept. 15...........                   1 per season.
    East Box Elder County..........  Sept. 7-Nov. 5.............                   1 per season.
    Rich County....................  Sept. 7-Sept. 15...........                   1 per season.
    Uintah Basin Zone..............  Sept. 28-Nov. 26...........                   1 per season.
Wyoming (4):
                                                                 -----------------------------------------------
    Areas 1, 2, & 5................  Sept. 1-Sept. 15...........                   1 per season.
    Area 3.........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 8............                   1 per season.
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(1) Each person participating in the regular sandhill crane seasons must have a valid sandhill crane hunting
  permit and/or a State-issued Harvest Information Program (HIP) certification for game bird hunting in their
  possession while hunting.
(2) In Alabama, Kansas, and Kentucky, shooting hours are from sunrise to sunset.
(3) In Kansas, each person desiring to hunt sandhill cranes is required to pass an annual, online sandhill crane
  identification examination.
(4) Hunting is by State permit only. See State regulations for further information.

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(5) In New Mexico, in the Middle Rio Grande Valley Area (Bernardo and Casa Colorado Wildlife Management Areas),
  the season is only open for youth hunters on November 23. See State regulations for further details.
(6) In New Mexico, in the Estancia Valley Area, the season will be closed to crane hunting on November 6.
(7) In Arizona, in Zone 1, season dates are November 8 to 10, November 15 to 17, November 19 to 21, November 23
  to 25, November 27 to 29, December 1 to 3, December 6 to 8, and December 13 to 15. November 8 to 10 is
  restricted to archery hunters only, and December 6 to 8 is restricted to youth hunters only.
(8) In Arizona, in Zone 2, season dates are December 6 to 8 and December 13 to 15.
(9) In Arizona, in Zone 3, season dates are November 23 to 25, November 27 to 29, December 1 to 3, December 5 to
  7, December 9 to 11, and December 13 to 15.


0
8. Section 20.107 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  20.107  Seasons, limits, and shooting hours for swans.

    Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of 
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates 
inclusive), shooting and hawking hours, and daily bag and possession 
limits on the species designated in this section are as follows:
    Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset, 
except as otherwise restricted by State regulations. Shooting and 
hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset, except as 
otherwise noted. Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 
2024, Federal Register (89 FR 68500). Hunting is by State permit only.
    Federally authorized, State-issued permits are issued to 
individuals, and only the individual whose name and address appears on 
the permit at the time of issuance is authorized to take swans at the 
level allowed by the permit, in accordance with provisions of both 
Federal and State regulations governing the hunting season. The permit 
must be carried by the permittee when exercising its provisions and 
must be presented to any law enforcement officer upon request. The 
permit is not transferable or assignable to another individual, and may 
not be sold, bartered, traded, or otherwise provided to another person. 
If the permit is altered or defaced in any way, the permit becomes 
invalid.

    Note: Successful permittees must immediately validate their 
harvest by that method required in State regulations.

    CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND 
DELINEATIONS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY ON 
FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS AND FEDERAL INDIAN RESERVATIONS.

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            Area                  Season dates             Limits
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                             ATLANTIC FLYWAY
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Delaware....................  Nov. 9-Jan. 31......  1 tundra swan per
                                                     permit.
North Carolina..............  Nov. 9-Jan. 31......  1 tundra swan per
                                                     permit.
Virginia....................  Nov. 15-Jan. 31.....  1 tundra swan per
                                                     permit.
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                           CENTRAL FLYWAY (1)
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Montana (2).................  Sept. 28-Jan. 2.....  1 swan per permit.
North Dakota (1)............  Sept. 28-Dec. 27....  1 tundra swan per
                                                     permit.
South Dakota................  Sept. 28-Jan. 10....  1 swan per permit.
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                           PACIFIC FLYWAY (1)
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Idaho (2)...................  Oct. 5-Dec. 1.......  1 swan per season.
Montana (2).................  Oct. 5-Nov. 29......  1 swan per season.
Nevada (3)(4)...............  Oct. 12-Jan. 6 &      1 swan per day, 2
                               Jan. 9-Jan. 26.       per season.
Utah (3)(4).................  Oct. 5-Dec. 8.......  1 swan per season.
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(1) See State regulations for description of area open to swan hunting.
(2) In Idaho and Montana, all harvested swans must be reported by way of
  a bill measurement card within 3 days of harvest.
(3) In Nevada and Utah, all harvested swans and tags must be checked or
  registered within 3 days of harvest.
(4) Harvests of trumpeter swans are limited to 20 in Utah and 10 in
  Nevada. When it has been determined that the quota of trumpeter swans
  allotted to Nevada and Utah have been filled, the season for taking of
  any swan species in the respective State will be closed by either the
  Director upon giving public notice through local information media at
  least 48 hours in advance of the time and date of closing, or by the
  State through State regulations with such notice and time (not less
  than 48 hours) as they deem necessary.


0
9. Section 20.109 is revised to read as follows:


Sec.  20.109  Extended seasons, limits, and hours for taking migratory 
game birds by falconry.

    Subject to the applicable provisions of the preceding sections of 
this part, areas open to hunting, respective open seasons (dates 
inclusive), hawking hours, and daily bag and possession limits for the 
species designated in this section are prescribed as follows:
    Hawking hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset except 
as otherwise restricted by State regulations.
    Area descriptions were published in the August 26, 2024, Federal 
Register (89 FR 68500).
    Limits: The daily bag limit may include no more than 3 migratory 
game birds in the aggregate. The possession limit is three times the 
daily bag limit. These limits apply to falconry during both regular 
hunting seasons and extended falconry seasons, unless further 
restricted by State regulations. The falconry bag and possession limits 
are not in addition to regular season limits.
    Although many States permit falconry during the gun seasons, only 
extended falconry seasons are shown below. Please consult State 
regulations for details.
    CHECK STATE REGULATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS AND 
DELINEATIONS OF GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS. SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY ON 
FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC HUNTING AREAS AND FEDERAL INDIAN RESERVATIONS.

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                  Area                       Extended falconry dates
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                             ATLANTIC FLYWAY
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Delaware:
    Doves..............................  Feb. 1-Feb. 17.
    Rails..............................  Dec. 1-Jan. 6.
    Woodcock...........................  Oct. 1-Oct. 29 & Feb. 6-Mar.
                                          10.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Feb. 3-Mar. 3.
    Brant..............................  Feb. 1-Feb. 6 & Feb. 10-Feb.
                                          15.
Florida:
    Doves..............................  Feb. 1-Feb. 17.
    Rails..............................  Nov. 10-Dec. 16.
    Woodcock...........................  Nov. 24-Dec. 17 & Feb. 1-Mar.
                                          10.
    Gallinules.........................  Nov. 10-Dec. 13.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Nov. 3-Nov. 12 & Feb. 2-Feb.
                                          26.
Georgia:
    Ducks, dark geese, and gallinules..  Dec. 2-Dec. 6.
Maine:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        North Zone.....................  Dec. 16-Feb. 5.
        South & Coastal Zones..........  Jan. 8-Feb. 28.
Maryland:
    Doves..............................  Jan. 11-Jan. 30.
    Rails..............................  Nov. 22-Jan. 3.
    Woodcock...........................  Oct. 1-Oct. 25 & Jan. 30-Mar.
                                          8.
    Ducks..............................  Feb. 1-Mar. 8.
    Brant..............................  Feb. 1-Mar. 8.
    Light Geese........................  Feb. 22-Mar. 8.
Massachusetts:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Oct. 12-Feb.11.
New Hampshire:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        Northern Zone..................  Dec. 1-Jan. 12.
        Inland Zone....................  Nov. 12-Nov. 26 & Dec. 23-Jan.
                                          19.
        Coastal Zone...................  Jan. 27-Mar. 10.
New Jersey:
    Woodcock:
        North Zone.....................  Oct. 1-Oct. 18 & Dec. 2-Jan.
                                          31.
        South Zone.....................  Oct. 1-Nov. 8 & Dec. 9-Dec. 18
                                          & Jan. 1-Jan. 31.
    Ducks, mergansers, coots, and
     brant:
        North Zone.....................  Jan. 17-Mar. 10.
        South Zone.....................  Jan. 24-Mar. 10.
        Coastal Zone...................  Feb. 1-Mar. 10.
New York:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        Long Island Zone...............  Nov. 1-Nov. 22 & Dec. 2-Dec. 6
                                          & Jan. 27-Feb. 13.
        Northeastern Zone..............  Oct. 1-Oct. 11 & Dec. 2-Dec. 13
                                          & Dec. 23-Jan. 13.
        Southeastern Zone..............  Oct. 1-Oct. 11 & Oct. 21-Nov. 8
                                          & Dec. 30-Jan. 13.
        Western Zone...................  Oct. 1-Oct. 11 & Nov. 4-Dec. 6
                                          & Jan. 13 only.
North Carolina:
    Doves..............................  Oct. 7-Oct. 19.
    Rails and gallinules...............  Dec. 7-Jan. 11.
    Woodcock...........................  Dec. 2-Dec. 10 & Feb. 1-Feb.
                                          22.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Oct. 1-Oct. 12 & Feb. 1-Feb. 8.
Pennsylvania:
    Doves..............................  Nov. 30-Dec. 19.
    Rails..............................  Nov. 22-Jan. 3.
    Woodcock and snipe.................  Sept. 2-Oct. 18 & Nov. 30-Dec.
                                          14 & Dec. 26-Jan. 4.
    Gallinules.........................  Nov. 22-Jan. 1.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        North Zone.....................  Oct. 28-Nov. 18 & Feb. 8-Mar.
                                          10.
        South Zone.....................  Oct. 21-Nov. 18 & Feb. 15-Mar.
                                          10.
        Northwest Zone.................  Nov. 30-Dec. 21 & Feb. 10-Mar.
                                          10.
        Lake Erie Zone.................  Jan. 17-Mar. 10.
    Canada, cackling, and white-fronted
     geese:
        AP Zone........................  Jan. 20-Mar. 10.
        RP Zone........................  Mar. 6-Mar. 10.
South Carolina:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Nov. 4-Nov. 22 & Dec. 1-Dec.
                                          11.
Virginia:
    Doves..............................  Jan. 21-Jan. 31.
    Rails, gallinules..................  Nov. 4-Nov. 13 & Dec. 2-Dec.
                                          26.
    Woodcock...........................  Oct. 17-Nov. 10 & Dec. 1-Dec.
                                          26 & Jan. 21-Jan. 31.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Dec. 2-Dec. 18 & Feb. 1-Feb. 9.
    Canada, cackling, and white-fronted
     geese:

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        Eastern (AP) Zone..............  Nov. 20-Dec. 1 & Jan. 2-Jan. 15
                                          & Feb. 1-Feb. 23.
        Brant..........................  Oct. 17-Dec. 22 & Jan. 1-Jan.
                                          10.
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                           MISSISSIPPI FLYWAY
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Arkansas:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Feb. 1-Feb. 15.
Illinois:
    Doves..............................  Nov. 15-Dec. 1.
    Rails..............................  Sept. 1-Sept. 6 & Nov. 16-Dec.
                                          16.
    Woodcock...........................  Sept. 1-Oct. 18 & Dec. 3-Dec.
                                          16.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Feb. 10-Mar. 10.
Indiana:
    Doves..............................  Oct. 21-Oct. 31 & Jan. 4-Jan.
                                          9.
    Woodcock...........................  Sept. 20-Oct. 14 & Nov. 29-Jan.
                                          4.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        North Zone.....................  Sept. 27-Sept. 30 & Feb. 14-
                                          Mar. 10.
        Central Zone...................  Oct. 26-Nov. 1 & Feb. 17-Mar.
                                          10.
        South Zone.....................  Nov. 2-Nov. 8 & Feb. 17-Mar.
                                          10.
Iowa:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Jan. 4-Feb. 1.
Kentucky:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Dec. 2-Dec. 6 & Feb. 1-Feb. 23.
Louisiana:
    Doves..............................  Sept. 14-Sept. 30.
    Rails and gallinules:
        East Zone......................  Nov. 2-Nov. 15 & Jan. 4-Jan.
                                          26.
        West Zone......................  Nov. 2-Nov. 15 & Jan. 4-Jan.
                                          26.
    Woodcock...........................  Nov. 4-Dec. 17.
    Ducks:
        East Zone......................  Nov. 2-Jan. 29.
        West Zone......................  Nov. 2-Jan. 29.
Michigan:
    Ducks, mergansers, coots, and        Dec. 30-Jan. 12 & Feb. 22-Mar.
     gallinules.                          10.
Minnesota:
    Doves..............................  Nov. 30-Dec. 16.
    Rails and snipe....................  Nov. 5-Dec. 16.
    Woodcock...........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Nov. 5-Dec.
                                          16.
    Ducks, mergansers, coots, and        Dec. 7-Jan. 20.
     gallinules.
Mississippi:
    Doves..............................  Dec. 10-Dec. 26.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Feb. 1-Mar. 1.
Missouri:
    Doves..............................  Nov. 30-Dec. 16.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Sept. 7-Sept. 22 & Feb. 11-Mar.
                                          10.
Tennessee:
    Doves..............................  Sept. 29-Sept. 30 & Jan. 16-
                                          Jan. 30.
    Rails..............................  Nov. 10-Dec. 14.
    Woodcock...........................  Nov. 1-Nov. 8 & Dec. 2-Jan. 9 &
                                          Feb. 1-Feb. 15.
    Snipe..............................  Nov. 14-Feb. 28.
    Gallinules.........................  Nov. 10-Dec. 14.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        Reelfoot Zone..................  Dec. 2-Dec. 4 & Feb. 1-Feb. 28.
    Remainder of the State.............  Dec. 2-Dec. 4 & Feb. 1-Feb. 28.
Wisconsin:
    Rails, snipe, and gallinules:
        North Zone.....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Nov. 20-Dec.
                                          1.
        South Zone.....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 27 & Oct. 7-Oct.
                                          11.
    Open Water Zone....................  Sept. 1-Oct. 11.
    Woodcock...........................  Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Nov. 5-Dec.
                                          16.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Sept. 14-Sept. 15 & Jan. 10-
                                          Feb. 14.
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                             CENTRAL FLYWAY
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Kansas:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        Low Plains: Early Zone.........  Feb. 24-Mar. 10.
        Low Plains: Late Zone..........  Feb. 24-Mar. 10.
        Southeast Zone.................  Feb. 24-Mar. 10.
Montana: \1\
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        Zone 1.........................  Sept. 18-Sept. 27.
        Zone 2.........................  Sept. 18-Sept. 27.
Nebraska:

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    Ducks, mergansers, and coots: \2\
        Zone 1.........................  Feb. 25-Mar. 10.
        Zone 2.........................  Feb. 25-Mar. 10.
        Zone 3.........................  Closed.
        Zone 4.........................  Feb. 25-Mar. 10.
New Mexico:
    Doves:
        North Zone.....................  Nov. 30-Dec. 4 & Dec. 21-Jan.
                                          1.
        South Zone.....................  Oct. 29-Nov. 5 & Nov. 22-Nov.
                                          30.
    Band-tailed pigeons:
        North Zone.....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 14.
        South Zone.....................  Oct. 1-Oct. 14.
    Ducks and coots....................  Sept. 14-Sept. 22.
    Sandhill cranes \3\................  Oct. 12-Oct. 25 & Nov. 11-Dec.
                                          31.
    Gallinules.........................  Nov. 23-Dec. 28.
    Sora and Virginia rails............  Nov. 23-Dec. 28.
North Dakota:
    Ducks, mergansers, coots, and snipe  Sept. 2-Sept. 6.
                                         Sept. 9-Sept. 13.
Oklahoma:
    Doves..............................  Feb. 18-Mar. 5.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        Low Plains Zones 1 and 2.......  Feb. 10-Feb. 24.
    Gallinules and rails...............  Feb. 1-Mar. 9.
    Woodcock...........................  Dec. 10-Feb. 9.
    Sandhill cranes....................  Jan. 20-Feb. 2.
South Dakota:
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        High Plains....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 8.
        Low Plains:
        North Zone.....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Dec. 4-Dec.
                                          14.
        Middle Zone....................  Sept. 1-Sept. 20 & Dec. 4-Dec.
                                          14.
        South Zone.....................  Oct. 1-Oct. 19 & Jan. 8-Jan.
                                          19.
Texas:
    Doves..............................  Nov. 15-Dec. 1.
    Rails, gallinules, and woodcock....  Jan. 27-Feb. 10.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        Low Plains--North and South      Jan. 27-Feb. 10.
         Zones.
Wyoming:
    Doves..............................  Nov. 30-Dec. 16.
    Rails..............................  Nov. 10-Dec. 16.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots:
        Zone C1........................  Oct. 14-Oct. 21.
        Zone C2........................  Sept. 16-Sept. 20 &Dec. 2-Dec.
                                          4.
        Zone C3........................  Same as Zone C2.
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                             PACIFIC FLYWAY
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Arizona:
    Doves..............................  Sept. 16-Nov. 1.
    Ducks, mergansers, coots, and        Feb. 1-Feb. 4.
     gallinules.
California:
    Ducks, mergansers, coots, and
     gallinules:
        Colorado River Zone............  Feb. 1-Feb. 4.
        Southern Zone..................  Feb. 15-Feb. 19.
        Southern San Joaquin Valley      Feb. 15-Feb. 19.
         Zone.
        Balance of State Zone..........  Feb. 15-Feb. 19.
Idaho:
    Doves..............................  Jan. 23-Mar. 10.
New Mexico:
    Dove:
        North Zone.....................  Nov. 30-Dec. 4 & Dec. 21-Jan.
                                          1.
        South Zone.....................  Oct. 29-Nov. 5 & Nov. 22-Nov.
                                          30.
Oregon:
    Doves:
        Zone 1.........................  Oct. 1-Nov. 14 & Dec. 15-Dec.
                                          16.
        Zone 2.........................  Oct. 31-Dec. 16.
    Band-tailed pigeons \4\............  Sept. 1-Sept. 14 & Sept. 24-
                                          Dec. 16.
Utah:
    Doves..............................  Oct. 31-Dec. 16.
    Band-tailed pigeons................  Oct. 31-Dec. 16.
Washington:
    Doves..............................  Oct. 31-Dec. 16.
    Ducks, mergansers, coots, and dark
     geese:

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        East Zone......................  Sept. 28 & Feb. 1.
        West Zone......................  Sept. 21 & Feb. 1.
    Light geese and brant..............  Feb. 1.
Wyoming:
    Doves..............................  Nov. 30-Dec. 16.
    Sora and Virginia rails............  Nov. 10-Dec. 16.
    Ducks, mergansers, and coots.......  Sept. 14-Sept. 15.
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\1\ In Montana, the limits are 2 daily and 6 in possession.
\2\ In Nebraska, only the portion of Zone 2 that is considered low
  plains is open.
\3\ In New Mexico, the limits for sandhill cranes are 3 daily and 6 in
  possession.
\4\ In Oregon, no more than 1 pigeon daily in bag or possession.


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