Rule2021-17438
Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2021-22 Season
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Published
August 17, 2021
Effective
August 17, 2021
Issuing agencies
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Abstract
This rule prescribes special migratory bird hunting regulations for certain Tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off- reservation trust lands, and ceded lands. This rule responds to Tribal requests for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter "Service" or "we") recognition of their authority to regulate hunting under established guidelines. This rule allows the establishment of season bag limits and, thus, harvest at levels compatible with populations and habitat conditions.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 156 (Tuesday, August 17, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 45909-45922]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-17438]
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 20
[Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2020-0032;FF09M220002012;2012;FXMB1231099BPP0]
RIN 1018-BE34
Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on
Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2021-22
Season
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This rule prescribes special migratory bird hunting
regulations for certain Tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off-
reservation trust lands, and ceded lands. This rule responds to Tribal
requests for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (hereinafter ``Service'' or
``we'') recognition of their authority to regulate hunting under
established guidelines. This rule allows the establishment of season
bag limits and, thus, harvest at levels compatible with populations and
habitat conditions.
DATES: This rule is effective August 17, 2021.
ADDRESSES: You may inspect comments received on the migratory bird
hunting regulations at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> at Docket No. FWS-HQ-
MB-2020-0032. You may obtain copies of referenced reports from the
Division of Migratory Bird Management's website at <a href="http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/">http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/</a> or at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> at Docket No. FWS-HQ-
MB-2020-0032.
Information Collection Requirements: Written comments and
suggestions on the information collection requirements may be submitted
at any time to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: PRB (JAO/3W),
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 (mail); or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0b99e969fafb39f9c9cb0968783de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="f3ba9d959cacb09c9f9fb3958480dd949c85">[email protected]</span></a> (email).
Please reference ``OMB Control Number 1018-0171'' in the subject line
of your comments.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jerome Ford, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Department of the Interior, (202) 208-2012;1050.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of July 3, 1918 (16 U.S.C. 703
et seq.), authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Department of the
Interior, having due regard for the zones
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of temperature and for the distribution, abundance, economic value,
breeding habits, and times and lines of flight of migratory game birds,
to determine when, to what extent, and by what means such birds or any
part, nest, or egg thereof may be taken, hunted, captured, killed,
possessed, sold, purchased, shipped, carried, exported, or transported.
In the May 4, 2021, Federal Register (86 FR 23641), we proposed
special migratory bird hunting regulations for the 2021-22 hunting
season for certain Indian Tribes, under the guidelines described in the
June 4, 1985, Federal Register (50 FR 23467). The guidelines respond to
Tribal requests for Service recognition of their reserved hunting
rights, and for some Tribes, recognition of their authority to regulate
hunting by both Tribal members and nonmembers on their reservations.
The guidelines include possibilities for:
(1) On-reservation hunting by both Tribal members and nonmembers,
with hunting by nontribal members on some reservations to take place
within Federal frameworks but on dates different from those selected by
the surrounding State(s);
(2) On-reservation hunting by Tribal members only, outside of usual
Federal frameworks for season dates and length, and for daily bag and
possession limits; and
(3) Off-reservation hunting by Tribal members on ceded lands,
outside of usual framework dates and season length, with some added
flexibility in daily bag and possession limits.
In all cases, the regulations established under the guidelines must
be consistent with the March 10-September 1 closed season mandated by
the 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty with Canada.
In the October 9, 2020, Federal Register (85 FR 64097), we
requested that Tribes desiring special hunting regulations in the 2021-
22 hunting season submit a proposal including details on:
(1) Harvest anticipated under the requested regulations;
(2) Methods that would be employed to measure or monitor harvest
(such as bag checks, mail questionnaires, etc.);
(3) Steps that would be taken to limit level of harvest, where it
could be shown that failure to limit such harvest would adversely
impact the migratory bird resource; and
(4) Tribal capabilities to establish and enforce migratory bird
hunting regulations.
No action is required if a Tribe wishes to observe the hunting
regulations established by the State(s) in which an Indian reservation
is located. We have successfully used the guidelines since the 1985-86
hunting season. We finalized the guidelines beginning with the 1988-89
hunting season (53 FR 31612, August 18, 1988).
The final rule described here is the final in the series of
proposed and final rulemaking documents for migratory bird hunting
regulations on certain Federal Indian reservations and ceded lands for
the 2021-22 season. This rule sets hunting seasons, hours, areas, and
limits for migratory game bird species on reservations and ceded
territories. This final rule is the culmination of the rulemaking
process for the Tribal migratory game bird hunting seasons, which
started with the October 9, 2020, proposed rule. This final rule sets
the migratory bird hunting regulations on certain Federal Indian
reservations and ceded lands for the 2021-22 season.
Population Status and Harvest
Each year we publish reports that provide detailed information on
the status and harvest of certain migratory game bird species. These
reports are available at the address indicated under FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT or from our website at <a href="https://www.fws.gov/birds/surveys-and-data/reports-and-publications/population-status.php">https://www.fws.gov/birds/surveys-and-data/reports-and-publications/population-status.php</a>.
We used the following annual reports published in August 2020 in
the development of proposed frameworks for the migratory bird hunting
regulations: Adaptive Harvest Management, 2021 Hunting Season; American
Woodcock Population Status, 2020; Band-tailed Pigeon Population Status,
2020; Migratory Bird Hunting Activity and Harvest During the 2018-19
and 2019-20 Hunting Seasons; Mourning Dove Population Status, 2020;
Status and Harvests of Sandhill Cranes, Mid-continent, Rocky Mountain,
Lower Colorado River Valley and Eastern Populations, 2020; and
Waterfowl Population Status, 2020.
Our long-term objectives continue to include providing
opportunities to harvest portions of certain migratory game bird
populations and to limit harvests to levels compatible with each
population's ability to maintain healthy, viable numbers. Having taken
into account the zones of temperature and the distribution, abundance,
economic value, breeding habits, and times and lines of flight of
migratory birds, we conclude that the hunting seasons provided for
herein are compatible with the current status of migratory bird
populations and long-term population goals. Additionally, we are
obligated to, and do, give serious consideration to all information
received during the public comment period.
Comments and Issues Concerning Tribal Proposals
For the 2021-22 migratory bird hunting season, we proposed
regulations for 32 Tribes or Indian groups that followed the 1985
guidelines and were considered appropriate for final rulemaking.
However, at that time, we noted in the May 4, 2021, proposed rule (86
FR 23641) that we were proposing seasons for five Tribes who submitted
proposals in past years but from whom we had not yet received proposals
this year. We did not receive proposals from any of those Tribes for
the 2021-22 migratory bird hunting season and, therefore, have not
included regulations for those Tribes in this final rule.
The comment period for the May 4, 2021, proposed rule closed on
June 3, 2021. We received seven comments on our proposed rule. Four
commenters supported the proposed rule, whereas three commenters were
against any hunting of migratory birds. Two of the commenters in
support of the proposed rule appreciated the acknowledgment of Tribal
rights to co-manage the migratory bird resource. The Service
appreciates the opportunity to establish special migratory bird hunting
regulations in recognition of the Tribes' reserved hunting rights, and
for some Tribes, recognition of their authority to regulate hunting by
both Tribal members and nonmembers on their reservations. For the three
commenters that were against any hunting of migratory birds, we
addressed this comment in our Final 2021-22 Frameworks for Migratory
Bird Hunting Regulations, and Special Procedures for Issuance of Annual
Hunting Regulations.
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
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hunting frameworks through the annual preparation of separate
environmental assessments, the most recent being ``Duck Hunting
Regulations for 2021-22,'' with its corresponding May 2021 finding of
no significant impact. The programmatic document, as well as the
separate environmental assessment, is available on our website at
<a href="https://www.fws.gov/birds/index.php">https://www.fws.gov/birds/index.php</a>.
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. After we published the October 9, 2020, proposed rule (85 FR
64097), 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. The
biological opinion resulting from this section 7 consultation is
available as indicated under ADDRESSES.
Regulatory Planning and Review--Executive Orders 12866 and 13563
Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 provides that the Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) will review all significant
rules. OIRA has reviewed documents related to this final rule and has
determined that the annual migratory bird hunting regulations are
significant because they have an annual effect of $100 million or more
on the economy.
E.O. 13563 reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 while calling for
improvements in the nation's regulatory system to promote
predictability, to reduce uncertainty, and to use the best, most
innovative, and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends.
E.O. 13563 directs agencies to consider regulatory approaches that
reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for the
public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and consistent
with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes further that
regulations must be based on the best available science and that the
rulemaking process must allow for public participation and an open
exchange of ideas. We have developed this rule in a manner consistent
with these requirements.
An economic analysis was prepared for the 2021-22 season. This
analysis was based on data from the 2016 National Survey of Fishing,
Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation (National Survey), the most
recent year for which data are available (see discussion under
Regulatory Flexibility Act, below). This analysis estimated consumer
surplus for three alternatives for duck hunting regulations. As defined
by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (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) issue restrictive regulations allowing fewer days than those
issued during the 2020-21 season, (2) issue moderate regulations
allowing more days than those in alternative 1, and (3) issue liberal
regulations similar to the regulations in the 2020-21 season. For the
2021-22 season, we chose Alternative 3, with an estimated consumer
surplus across all flyways of $270-$358 million with a mid-point
estimate of $314 million. We also chose Alternative 3 for the 2009-10
through 2020-21 seasons. The 2021-22 analysis is part of the record for
this rule and is available as described in ADDRESSES.
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.). A final 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 2021
analysis is based on the 2016 National Survey and the U.S. Department
of Commerce's County Business Patterns, from which it is estimated that
migratory bird hunters will spend approximately $2.2 billion at small
businesses in 2021. Copies of the analysis are available as set forth
in ADDRESSES.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
The annual migratory bird hunting regulations constitute a major
rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act as they will have an annual effect on the economy of $100
million or more. However, because this rule establishes hunting
seasons, which are time sensitive, we do not plan to defer the
effective date under the exemption contained in 5 U.S.C. 808(1).
Paperwork Reduction Act
This final rule contains existing and new information collections
that we have submitted to the OMB for review and approval under the
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). All
information collections require approval under the Paperwork Reduction
Act of 1995 (PRA, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.). We may not conduct or
sponsor and you are not required to respond to a collection of
information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
The OMB has reviewed and approved the information collection
requirements associated with migratory bird surveys and the procedures
for establishing annual migratory bird hunting seasons under the
following OMB control numbers:
<bullet> 1018-0019, ``North American Woodcock Singing Ground
Survey'' (expires 2/29/2024).
<bullet> 1018-0023, ``Migratory Bird Surveys, 50 CFR 20.20''
(expires 4/30/2023).
<bullet> 1018-0171, ``Establishment of Annual Migratory Bird
Hunting Seasons, 50 CFR part 20'' (expires 2/29/2024).
The information collection requirements associated with the
procedures for establishing annual migratory bird hunting seasons are
described below (to include those labeled as ``(NEW)'' under ``(2)
Reports'') require OMB approval:
Migratory game birds are those bird species so designated in
conventions between the United States and several foreign nations for
the protection and management of these birds. Under the Migratory Bird
Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-712), the Secretary of the Interior is
authorized to determine when ``hunting, taking, capture, killing,
possession, sale, purchase, shipment, transportation, carriage, or
export of any * * * bird, or any part, nest, or egg'' of migratory game
birds can take place, and to adopt regulations for this purpose. These
regulations are written after giving due regard to ``the zones of
temperature and to the distribution, abundance, economic value,
breeding habits, and times and lines of migratory flight of such
birds'' and are updated annually (16 U.S.C. 704(a)). This
responsibility has been delegated to the Service as the lead Federal
agency for managing and
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conserving migratory birds in the United States. However, migratory
game bird management is a cooperative effort of State, Tribal, and
Federal governments. Migratory game bird hunting seasons provide
opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and
Tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and
permit harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird
population status and habitat conditions.
The Service develops migratory game bird hunting regulations by
establishing the frameworks, or outside limits, for season lengths, bag
limits, and areas for migratory game bird hunting. Acknowledging
regional differences in hunting conditions, the Service has
administratively divided the Nation into four Flyways for the primary
purpose of managing migratory game birds. Each Flyway (Atlantic,
Mississippi, Central, and Pacific) has a Flyway Council, a formal
organization generally composed of one member from each State and
Province in that Flyway. The Flyway Councils, established through the
Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, also assist in researching
and providing migratory game bird management information for Federal,
State, and Provincial governments, as well as private conservation
entities and the general public.
We request the following information to establish annual migratory
bird hunting seasons:
(1) Information Requested to Establish Annual Migratory Bird
Hunting Seasons:
(A) Tribes that wish to use the guidelines to establish special
hunting regulations for the annual migratory game bird hunting season
are required to submit a proposal that includes:
(i) The requested migratory game bird hunting season dates and
other details regarding the proposed regulations;
(ii) Harvest anticipated under the proposed regulations; and
(iii) Tribal capabilities to enforce migratory game bird hunting
regulations.
(B) State and U.S. territory governments that wish to establish
annual migratory game bird hunting seasons are required to provide the
requested dates and other details for hunting seasons in their
respective States or Territories.
(2) Reports: The following reports, requested from the States and
Tribes, are submitted either annually or every 3 years as explained in
the following text.
(A) Reports from Experimental Hunting Seasons and Season Structure
Changes:
Atlantic Flyway Council:
<bullet> Delaware--Experimental tundra swan season (yearly updates and
final report)
Mississippi Flyway Council:
<bullet> Alabama--Experimental sandhill crane season (yearly updates
and final report)
<bullet> Minnesota--Experimental teal-only season (yearly updates and
final report) (NEW)
Central Flyway Council:
<bullet> New Mexico--Experimental sandhill crane season in Estancia
Valley (yearly updates and final report). Now operational--Annual data
are still required, but there is not a final report, since this
monitoring will occur in perpetuity (or as long as the State has that
hunt area).
<bullet> South Dakota and Nebraska--Experimental two-tier hunting
regulations study (yearly updates and final report) (NEW)
<bullet> Wyoming--Split (3-way) season for Canada geese (final report
only)
Pacific Flyway Council:
<bullet> California--Zones and split season for white-fronted geese
(final report only)
<bullet> Idaho--Experimental swan season (yearly updates and final
report) (NEW)
(B) Additional State-specific Annual Reports:
<bullet> Arizona--Sandhill crane subspecies composition of the harvest
conducted at 3-year intervals
<bullet> North Carolina and Virginia--Tundra swan harvest and hunter
participation data
<bullet> Montana (Central Flyway portion), North Dakota, and South
Dakota--Tundra swan harvest and hunter participation data (yearly)
<bullet> Montana (Pacific Flyway portion)--Swan harvest-monitoring
program to measure species composition (yearly)
<bullet> Montana (Pacific Flyway portion), Utah, and Nevada--Swan
harvest-monitoring program to measure the species composition and
report detailing swan harvest, hunter participation, reporting
compliance, and monitoring of swan populations in designated hunt areas
(yearly)
Reports and monitoring are used for a variety of reasons. Some are
used to monitor species composition of the harvest for those areas
where species intermingling can confound harvest management and
potential overharvest of one species can be a management concern.
Others are used to determine overall harvest for those species and/or
areas that are not sampled well by our overall harvest surveys due to
either the limited nature/area of the hunt or season or where the
harvest needs to be closely monitored. Experimental season reports are
used to determine whether the experimental season is achieving its
intended goals and objectives, without causing unintended harm to other
species and ultimately whether the experimental season should proceed
to operational status. Most experimental seasons are 3-year trials with
yearly reports and a final report. Most of the other reports and
monitoring are conducted either annually or at 3-year intervals.
Title: Establishment of Annual Migratory Bird Hunting Seasons, 50
CFR part 20.
OMB Control Number: 1018-0171.
Service Form Number: None.
Type of Request: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Description of Respondents: State and Tribal governments.
Respondent's Obligation: Required to obtain or retain a benefit.
Frequency of Collection: Annually.
Estimated Number of Annual Respondents: 82 (from 52 State
governments and Territories and 30 Tribal governments).
Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 99 (includes State and Tribal
governments and additional reports from States).
Average Completion Time per Response: Varies from 4 hours to 650
hours, depending on the activity.
Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 9,878.
Estimated Annual Non-hour Burden Cost: None.
On May 4, 2021, we published in the Federal Register (86 FR 23641)
a proposed rule announcing to the public our intent to request that OMB
approve our proposed revisions to this information collection. In that
proposed rule, we solicited comments for 60 days, ending on July 6,
2021. We did not receive any comments in response to that proposed
rule.
As part of our continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent
burdens, and in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we again invite the
public and other Federal agencies to comment on any aspect of this
proposed information collection, including:
(1) Whether or not the collection of information is necessary for
the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including
whether or not the information will have practical utility;
(2) The accuracy of our estimate of the burden for this collection
of information, including the validity of the methodology and
assumptions used;
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(3) Ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and
(4) Ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on
those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate
automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection
techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting
electronic submission of response.
This final rule is effective immediately upon publication, for the
reasons set forth below under Regulations Promulgation. We will,
however, accept and consider all public comments concerning the
information collection requirements received in response to this final
rule. Send your written comments and suggestions on this information
collection to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 5275 Leesburg Pike, MS: PRB (JAO/3W),
Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 (mail); or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3970575f56667a565555795f4e4a175e564f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="91d8fff7feced2fefdfdd1f7e6e2bff6fee7">[email protected]</span></a> (email).
Please reference ``OMB Control Number 1018-BE34'' in the subject line
of your comments.
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
We have determined and certify, in compliance with the requirements
of the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act, 2 U.S.C. 1502 et seq., that this
rulemaking will not impose a cost of $100 million or more in any given
year on local or State government or private entities. Therefore, this
rule is not a ``significant regulatory action'' under the Unfunded
Mandates Reform Act.
Civil Justice Reform--Executive Order 12988
The Department, in promulgating this 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
In accordance with E.O. 12630, this rule, authorized by the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act, does not have significant takings
implications and does not affect any constitutionally protected
property rights. This 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 rule will allow hunters to exercise
otherwise unavailable privileges and, therefore, will reduce
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 rule is a
significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866, it is not expected to
adversely affect energy supplies, distribution, or use. Therefore, this
action is not a significant energy action and 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 and
have determined that there are de minimis effects on Indian trust
resources. We solicited proposals for special migratory bird hunting
regulations for certain Tribes on Federal Indian reservations, off-
reservation trust lands, and ceded lands for the 2021-22 migratory bird
hunting season in the October 9, 2020, proposed rule (85 FR 64097). The
resulting proposals were published in a separate proposed rule (86 FR
23641, May 4, 2021). Through this process to establish annual hunting
regulations, we regularly coordinate with Tribes that are affected by
this rule.
Federalism Effects
Due to the migratory nature of certain species of birds, the
Federal Government has been given responsibility over these species by
the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. 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. 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. These rules do not have a
substantial direct effect on fiscal capacity, change the roles or
responsibilities of Federal or State governments, or intrude on State
policy or administration. Therefore, in accordance with E.O. 13132,
these regulations do not have significant federalism effects and do not
have sufficient federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a
federalism summary impact statement.
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
requirements (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.). Thus, when the preliminary
proposed rulemaking was published on October 9, 2020 (85 FR 64097), we
established what we concluded were the longest periods possible for
public comment and the most opportunities for public involvement. We
also provided 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 Service
Regulations Committee meeting. Therefore, sufficient public notice and
opportunity for involvement have been given to affected persons
regarding the migratory bird hunting frameworks for the 2021-22 hunting
season.
For the reasons cited above, we find that ``good cause'' exists,
within the terms of the Administrative Procedure Act at 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3) for these regulations to take effect immediately upon
publication.
Accordingly, with each participating Tribe having had an
opportunity to participate in selecting the hunting seasons desired for
its reservation or ceded 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.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 20
Exports, Hunting, Imports, Reporting and recordkeeping
requirements, Transportation, Wildlife.
Accordingly, part 20, subchapter B, chapter I of title 50 of the
Code of Federal Regulations is amended as follows:
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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 hunting regulations provided for by 50 CFR
20.110 will not appear in the Code of Federal Regulations because of
their seasonal nature.
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2. Section 20.110 is revised to read as follows:
Sec. 20.110 Seasons, limits, and other regulations for certain
Federal Indian reservations, Indian Territory, and ceded lands.
Unless specifically provided for in the following entries, all of
the regulations contained in 50 CFR part 20 apply to the seasons listed
herein.
(a) Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Flathead Indian
Reservation, Pablo, Montana (Tribal Members and Nontribal Hunters).
Tribal Members Only
Ducks (Including Mergansers)
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 9, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: The Tribe does not have specific
bag and possession restrictions for Tribal members. The season on
harlequin duck is closed.
Coots
Season Dates: Same as ducks.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Same as ducks.
Geese
Season Dates: Same as ducks.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Same as ducks.
Nontribal Hunters
Ducks (Including Mergansers), Coot, and Geese
Season Dates: Same as Pacific Flyway portion of Montana.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Same as Pacific Flyway portion of
Montana.
General Conditions: Tribal and nontribal hunters must comply with
all basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations contained in 50
CFR part 20 regarding manner of taking. In addition, shooting hours are
sunrise to sunset, and each waterfowl hunter 16 years of age or older
must carry on his/her person a valid Migratory Bird Hunting and
Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp) signed in ink across the stamp face.
Special regulations established by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai
Tribes also apply on the reservation.
(b) Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Cloquet,
Minnesota (Tribal Members Only).
Ducks
1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 18 ducks, including no more than 12 mallards (only
3 of which may be hens), 9 black ducks, 9 scaup, 9 wood ducks, 9
redheads, 9 pintails, and 9 canvasbacks.
Reservation:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 12 ducks, including no more than 8 mallards (only
2 of which may be hens), 6 black ducks, 6 scaup, 6 redheads, 6
pintails, 6 wood ducks, and 6 canvasbacks.
Mergansers
1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 15 mergansers, including no more than 6 hooded
mergansers.
Reservation:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 mergansers, including no more than 4 hooded
mergansers.
Canada Geese
All Areas:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 geese.
Coots and Common Moorhens (Common Gallinules)
All Areas:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 coots and common moorhens, singly or in the
aggregate.
Sandhill Cranes
1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Three sandhill cranes. Crane carcass tags are
required prior to hunting.
Sora and Virginia Rails
All Areas:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 25 sora and Virginia rails, singly or in the
aggregate.
Common Snipe
All Areas:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Eight common snipe.
Woodcock
All Areas:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Three woodcock.
Mourning Doves
All Areas:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 30 mourning doves.
Tundra and Trumpeter Swans
Reservation Only:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Two swans. A swan carcass tag is required prior to
hunting.
General Conditions:
1. While hunting waterfowl, a Tribal member must carry on his/her
person a valid Ceded Territory License.
2. Shooting hours for migratory birds are one-half hour before
sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
3. Except as otherwise noted, Tribal members will be required to
comply with Tribal codes that will be no less restrictive than the
provisions of Chapter 10 of the Model Off-Reservation Code. Except as
modified by Service rules, these amended regulations parallel Federal
requirements in 50 CFR part 20 as to hunting methods, transportation,
sale, exportation, and other conditions generally applicable to
migratory bird hunting.
4. Band members in each zone will comply with State regulations
providing for closed and restricted waterfowl hunting areas.
5. There are no possession limits for migratory birds. For purposes
of enforcing bag limits, all migratory birds in the possession or
custody of band members on ceded lands will be considered to have been
taken on those lands unless tagged by a Tribal or State conservation
warden as having been taken on-reservation. All migratory birds that
fall on reservation lands will not count as part of any off-reservation
bag or possession limit.
(c) Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Suttons
Bay, Michigan (Tribal Members Only).
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 20, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 35 ducks, which may include no more than 8
pintail, 4 canvasback, 8 black ducks, 5 hooded merganser, 10 wood
ducks, 8 redheads, and 20 mallards (only 10 of which may be hens).
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Canada and Snow Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 15, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 15 geese.
Other Geese (White-Fronted Geese and Brant)
Season Dates: Open September 20 through December 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Five geese.
Sora Rails, Common Snipe, and Woodcock
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 rails, 10 snipe, and 5 woodcock.
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 25 mourning doves.
Sandhill Cranes
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Two sandhill cranes, with a season limit of 10.
General Conditions: A valid Grand Traverse Band Tribal license is
required and must be in possession before taking any wildlife. Shooting
hours for migratory birds are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half
hour after sunset. All other basic regulations contained in 50 CFR part
20 are valid. Other Tribal regulations apply and may be obtained at the
Tribal office in Suttons Bay, Michigan.
(d) Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Odanah,
Wisconsin (Tribal Members Only).
The 2021-22 waterfowl hunting season regulations apply to all
treaty areas (except where noted):
Ducks
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 50 ducks in the 1837 and 1842 Treaty Area; 30
ducks in the 1836 Treaty Area.
Mergansers
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 mergansers.
Geese
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2021. In
addition, any portion of the ceded territory that is open to State-
licensed hunters for goose hunting outside of these dates will also be
open concurrently for Tribal members.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 geese in aggregate.
Other Migratory Birds
Coots and Common Moorhens (Common Gallinules)
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 coots and common moorhens (common gallinules),
singly or in the aggregate.
Sora and Virginia Rails
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 20, singly, or in the aggregate,
25.
Common Snipe
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 16 common snipe.
Woodcock: 1837 and 1842 Ceded Territories
Season Dates: Begin September 3 and end December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 woodcock.
Woodcock
1836 Ceded Territories:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 woodcock.
Mourning Doves
1837 and 1842 Ceded Territories Only:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 29, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 15 mourning doves.
Sandhill Cranes
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Five cranes in the 1837 and 1842 Treaty Area and
no season bag limit; three cranes and no season bag limit in the 1836
Treaty Area.
Swans
1837 and 1842 Ceded Territories Only:
Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag/Season Limit: Five swans. All harvested swans must be
registered by presenting the fully feathered carcass to a Tribal
registration station or GLIFWC warden, to be identified to species. If
the total number of trumpeter swans harvested reaches 20, the swan
season will be closed by emergency Tribal rule.
General Conditions:
A. All Tribal members are required to obtain a valid Tribal
waterfowl hunting permit.
B. Except as otherwise noted, Tribal members are required to comply
with Tribal codes that are no less restrictive than the model ceded
territory conservation codes approved by Federal courts in the Lac
Courte Oreilles v. State of Wisconsin (Voigt) and Mille Lacs Band v.
State of Minnesota cases. Chapter 10 in each of these model codes
regulates ceded territory migratory bird hunting. Both versions of
Chapter 10 parallel Federal requirements as to hunting methods,
transportation, sale, exportation, and other conditions generally
applicable to migratory bird hunting. They also automatically
incorporate by reference the Federal migratory bird regulations.
C. Particular regulations of note include:
1. Nontoxic shot is required for all waterfowl hunting by Tribal
members.
2. Tribal members in each zone must comply with Tribal regulations
providing for closed and restricted waterfowl hunting areas. These
regulations generally incorporate the same restrictions contained in
parallel State regulations.
3. There are no possession limits, with the exception of 25 rails
(in the aggregate). For purposes of enforcing bag limits, all migratory
birds in the possession and custody of Tribal members on ceded lands
are considered to have been taken on those lands unless tagged by a
Tribal or State conservation warden as taken on reservation lands. All
migratory birds that fall on reservation lands do not count as part of
any off-reservation bag or possession limit.
4. There are no shell limit restrictions.
5. Hunting hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes
after sunset, except that, within the 1837 and 1842 ceded territories,
hunters may use non-mechanical nets or snares that are operated by hand
to take those birds subject to an open hunting season at any time.
Hunters shall be permitted to capture, without the aid of other devices
(i.e., by hand) and immediately kill birds subject to an open season,
regardless of time of day. Further explanation is provided at #7.
6. An experimental application of electronic calls (e-calls) will
be continued in the 1837 and 1842 ceded territories. Up to 50 Tribal
hunters will be allowed to use e-calls. Individuals using e-calls will
be required to obtain a special permit; they will be required to
complete a hunt diary for each hunt where e-calls are used; and they
will be required to submit the hunt diary to the Commission within 2
weeks of the end of the season in order to be eligible to obtain an e-
call permit for the following year. Required information will include
the date, time, and location of the hunt; number of hunters; the number
of each
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species harvested per hunting event; if other hunters were in the area,
any interactions with other hunters; and other information deemed
appropriate. Diary results will be summarized and documented in a
Commission report, which will be submitted to the Service. Barring
unforeseen results, this experimental application would be replicated
for 3 years, after which a full evaluation would be completed.
7. Within the 1837 and 1842 ceded territories, Tribal members will
be allowed to use non-mechanical, hand-operated nets (i.e., throw/cast
nets or hand-held nets typically used to land fish) and/or hand-
operated snares, and may chase and capture migratory birds without the
aid of hunting devices (i.e., by hand). At this time, unattended nets
or snares shall not be authorized under this regulation. Tribal members
using nets or snares to take migratory birds, or taking birds by hand,
will be required to obtain a special permit; they will be required to
complete a hunt diary for each hunt where these methods are used; and
they will be required to submit the hunt diary to the Commission within
2 weeks of the end of the season in order to be eligible to obtain a
permit to net migratory birds for the following year. Required
information will include the date, time, and location of the hunt;
number of hunters; the number of each species harvested per hunting
event; and other information deemed appropriate. Diary results will be
summarized and documented in a Commission report, which will be
submitted to the Service. Barring unforeseen results, this experimental
application would be replicated for 3 years, after which a full
evaluation would be completed.
(e) Jicarilla Apache Tribe, Jicarilla Indian Reservation, Dulce,
New Mexico (Tribal Members and Nontribal Hunters).
Ducks (Including Mergansers)
Season Dates: Open October 2 through November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: The daily bag limit is seven,
including no more than two hen mallards, one pintail, two redheads, two
canvasback, and two scaup. The possession limit is three times the
daily bag limit.
Canada Geese
Season Dates: Open October 2 through November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four, respectively.
General Conditions: Tribal and nontribal hunters must comply with
all basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20
regarding shooting hours and manner of taking. In addition, each
waterfowl hunter 16 years of age or older must carry on his/her person
a valid Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp)
signed in ink across the stamp face. Special regulations established by
the Jicarilla Tribe also apply on the reservation.
(f) Kalispel Tribe, Kalispel Reservation, Usk, Washington (Tribal
Members and Nontribal Hunters).
Nontribal Hunters on Reservation and Ceded Lands
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 18 and 19, 2021; open September 25 and
26, 2021; and open October 1, 2021, through January 8, 2022. During
these periods, days to be hunted are specified by the Kalispel Tribe.
Nontribal hunters should contact the Tribe for more detail on hunting
days.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 Canada geese for the early
season, and 20 light geese, 10 white-fronted geese, and 4 Canada geese,
for the late season. The daily bag limit is 2 brant (when the State's
season is open) and is in addition to dark goose limits for the late
season. The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 18 and 19, 2021; open September 25 and
26, 2021; and open October 1, 2021, through January 8, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more
than two female mallards, one pintail, two canvasback, two scaup, and
two redheads. The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.
Tribal Members on Ceded Lands
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 15, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Six light geese and four dark
geese. The daily bag limit is two brant and is in addition to dark
goose limits for the late season. The possession limit is twice the
daily bag limit.
Ducks
Season Dates: Open October 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more
than two female mallards, two pintail, two canvasback, two scaup, and
two redheads. The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.
General Conditions: Tribal members must possess a valid Migratory
Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp and a Tribal ceded lands permit.
(g) Klamath Tribe, Chiloquin, Oregon (Tribal Members Only).
Ducks and Coots
Season Dates: Open October 5, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 9 and 18, respectively.
Geese
Season Dates: Open October 5, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 9 and 18, respectively.
General Conditions: Nontoxic shot is required. Use of live decoys,
bait, and commercial use of migratory birds are prohibited. Waterfowl
may not be pursued or taken while using motorized craft. Shooting hours
are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
(h) [Reserved]
(i) Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Manistee, Michigan (Tribal
Members Only).
1836 Ceded Territory and Tribal Reservation:
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 12 ducks, including no more than 8 mallards (4 of
which may be hens), 4 black ducks, 4 redheads, 6 wood ducks, 2 pintail,
and 4 canvasback.
Merganser
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 (only 2 of which may be hooded merganser).
Coots and Gallinules
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 30 coots and 30 gallinules.
Canada Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 15, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 geese.
White-Fronted Geese, Brant, and Snow Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 15, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 singly or in the aggregate.
Mourning Dove
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 1, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 25.
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Woodcock, Snipe, and Sora and Virginia Rails
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 woodcock and 25 of the other species.
Sandhill Cranes
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Two.
General Conditions:
A. All Tribal members will be required to obtain a valid Tribal
resource card and 2021-22 hunting license.
B. Except as modified by Service rules, these regulations parallel
all Federal regulations contained in 50 CFR part 20. Shooting hours
will be from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset.
C. Particular regulations of note include:
(1) Nontoxic shot will be required for all waterfowl hunting by
Tribal members.
(2) Tribal members in each zone will comply with Tribal regulations
providing for closed and restricted waterfowl hunting areas. These
regulations generally incorporate the same restrictions contained in
parallel State regulations.
D. Tribal members hunting in Michigan will comply with Tribal codes
that contain provisions parallel to Michigan law regarding duck blinds
and decoys.
E. Possession limits are three times the daily bag limits.
(j) The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Petoskey,
Michigan (Tribal Members Only).
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 ducks, including no more than 5 hen mallards, 5
black ducks, 5 redheads, 5 wood ducks, 5 pintail, 5 scaup, and 5
canvasback.
Mergansers
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 mergansers, including no more than 5 hooded
mergansers.
Coots and Gallinules
Season Dates: Open September 15 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20.
Canada Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 8, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate.
Sora and Virginia Rails
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20.
Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 15.
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 15.
Woodcock
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 1, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10.
Sandhill Cranes
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 1, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Two.
General Conditions: Possession limits are twice the daily bag
limits.
(k) Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Lower Brule Reservation, Lower Brule,
South Dakota (Tribal Members and Nontribal Hunters).
Tribal Members
Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Six ducks, including no more than
two hen mallard and five mallards total, one pintail, two redheads, two
canvasback, three wood ducks, three scaup, two bonus teal during
September 1 through 16, 2021, and one mottled duck. Coot daily bag
limit is 15. Merganser daily bag limit is five, including no more than
two hooded mergansers. The possession limit is three times the daily
bag limit.
Canada Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 6 and 18, respectively.
White-Fronted Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and six, respectively.
Light Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 20.
Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 15.
Nontribal Hunters
Ducks (Including Mergansers and Coots)
Season Dates: Open October 2, 2021, through January 6, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Six ducks, including five mallards
(no more of which can be two hen mallards), one scaup, two canvasback,
two redheads, three wood ducks, one mottled duck, one pintail, and two
bonus blue-winged teal during October 3 through 18, 2021. Coot daily
bag limit is 15. Merganser daily bag limit is five, including no more
than two hooded mergansers. The possession limit is three times the
daily bag limit.
Canada Geese
Season Dates: Open October 23, 2021, through February 6, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 6 and 18, respectively.
White-Fronted Geese
Season Dates: Open October 23, 2021, through January 18, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and six, respectively.
Light Geese
Season Dates: Open October 23, 2021, through February 6, 2022, and
open February 7 through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 50 and no possession limit.
Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 29, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 15.
General Conditions: All hunters must comply with the basic Federal
migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20, including the use
of steel shot and shooting hours. Nontribal hunters must possess a
valid Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp. The Lower Brule
Sioux Tribe has an official Conservation Code that hunters must adhere
to when hunting in areas subject to control by the Tribe.
(l) [Reserved]
(m) [Reserved]
(n) Makah Indian Tribe, Neah Bay, Washington (Tribal Members).
Band-Tailed Pigeons
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Two band-tailed pigeons.
Ducks and Coots
Season Dates: Open September 25, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Seven ducks including no more than five mallards
(only two of which can be a hen), one
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redhead, one pintail, three scaup, and one canvasback. The seasons on
wood duck and harlequin are closed. The coot daily bag limit is 25.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 25, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Four. The season on dusky Canada geese is closed.
Brant
Season Dates: Open September 25, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Two per day.
General Conditions:
All other Federal regulations contained in 50 CFR part 20 apply.
The following restrictions also apply:
1. As per Makah Ordinance 44, only shotguns may be used to hunt any
species of waterfowl.
2. Additionally, shotguns must not be discharged within 300 feet of
an occupied area. Hunters must be eligible, enrolled Makah Tribal
members and must carry their Indian Treaty Fishing and Hunting
Identification Card while hunting. No tags or permits are required to
hunt waterfowl.
3. The use of live decoys and/or baiting to pursue any species of
waterfowl is prohibited.
4. Only Service-approved nontoxic shot is allowed; the use of lead
shot is prohibited.
5. The use of dogs is permitted to hunt waterfowl.
6. Shooting hours for all species of waterfowl are one-half hour
before sunrise to sunset.
7. Open hunting areas: Makah Reservation except for designated
wilderness areas and within 1 mile of the Cape Flattery and Shi-shi
Trails. Off-Reservation hunting areas are specified in the general
hunting regulations.
(o) Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, Auburn, Washington (Tribal Members
Only).
Band-Tailed Pigeons, Mourning Doves, and Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 2, 15, and 8, respectively.
Ducks (Including Coots)
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Seven ducks, including no more than two hen
mallards, one mottled duck, two canvasback, three scaup, two redheads,
two scoter, two long-tailed ducks, two goldeneye, and two pintail. Coot
daily bag limit is 25. The Tribe has a limit on harlequin ducks of one
per season.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 4 Canada geese, 6 light geese, 10 white-fronted
geese, and 2 brant. There is a year-round closure on dusky Canada
geese.
All other Federal regulations contained in 50 CFR part 20 apply.
The following restrictions also apply:
1. Hunting can occur on reservation and off reservation on lands
where the Tribe has treaty-reserved hunting rights or has documented
traditional use.
2. Shooting hours for all species of waterfowl are one-half hour
before sunrise to one-half after sunset.
3. Hunters must be eligible, enrolled Muckleshoot Tribal members
and must carry their Tribal identification while hunting.
4. Tribal members hunting migratory birds must also have a combined
Migratory Bird Hunting Permit and Harvest Report Card.
5. The use of live decoys and/or baiting to pursue any species of
waterfowl is prohibited.
6. Hunting for migratory birds is with shotgun only. Only steel,
tungsten-iron, tungsten-polymer, tungsten-matrix, and tin shot are
allowed for hunting waterfowl. It is unlawful to use or possess lead
shot while hunting waterfowl.
(p) Navajo Nation, Navajo Indian Reservation, Window Rock, Arizona
(Tribal Members and Nontribal Hunters).
Band-Tailed Pigeons
Season Dates: Open September 1 through 30, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 and 10 pigeons, respectively.
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1 through 30, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 doves, respectively.
Ducks (Including Mergansers and Coots)
Season Dates: Open September 25, 2021, through January 31, 2022,
for 107 days total.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more
than two hen mallards, one mottled duck, two canvasback, two scaup
(when open; see ``Scaup'' entry), two redheads, and one pintail. Coot
daily bag limit is 25. Merganser daily bag limit is seven. The
possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
Scaup
Season Dates: Open September 25, 2021, through January 31, 2022,
for 86 days total.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two scaup. Scaup count towards the
daily bag limit for ducks and mergansers; see entry ``Ducks (Including
Mergansers and Coots).'' The possession limit is three times the daily
bag limit.
Canada Geese
Season Dates: Open September 25, 2021, through January 31, 2022,
for 107 days total.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 4 and 12, respectively.
General Conditions: Tribal and nontribal hunters will comply with
all basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20,
regarding shooting hours and manner of taking. In addition, each
waterfowl hunter 16 years of age or older must carry on his/her person
a valid Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp)
signed in ink across the face. Special regulations established by the
Navajo Nation also apply on the reservation.
(q) Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, Oneida, Wisconsin (Tribal
Members Only).
Ducks (Including Mergansers)
Season Dates: Open September 11 through December 5, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Six, including no more than six
mallards (three hen mallards), two redhead, two pintail, and one hooded
merganser. The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 Canada geese and 5 white geese,
with a possession limit of 20. A seasonal quota of 500 birds is
adopted. If the quota is reached before the season concludes, the
season will be closed at that time.
Brant
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 brant, with a possession limit
of 10.
Woodcock
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 7, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four woodcock,
respectively.
Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 7, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 doves, respectively.
General Conditions: Tribal member shooting hours are one-half hour
before
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sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. Nontribal members hunting on the
Reservation or on lands under the jurisdiction of the Tribe must comply
with all State of Wisconsin regulations, including season dates,
shooting hours, and bag limits, which differ from Tribal member
seasons. Tribal members and nontribal members hunting on the
Reservation or on lands under the jurisdiction of the Tribe will
observe all basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations found in
50 CFR part 20, with the following exceptions: Tribal members are
exempt from the purchase of the Migratory Waterfowl Hunting and
Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp); and shotgun capacity is not limited to
three shells.
(r) Point No Point Treaty Council, Kingston, Washington (Tribal
Members Only).
Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe
Duck and Merganser
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven, including no more than one
harlequin duck per season. Possession limit is three times the daily
bag limit.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: The daily bag limits for Canada
geese, light geese, and white-fronted geese are 5, 6, and 10,
respectively. There is a year-round closure on dusky Canada geese.
Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
Brant
Season Dates: Open January 15 through 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and six, respectively.
Coots
Season Dates: Open September 7, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 7 and 21 coots, respectively.
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 7, 2021, through January 20, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 30 doves, respectively.
Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8 and 24 snipe, respectively.
Band-Tailed Pigeons
Season Dates: Open September 15 through November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and six pigeons, respectively.
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
Duck and Merganser
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven, including no more than one
harlequin duck per season. Possession limit is three times the daily
bag limit.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: The daily bag limits for Canada
geese, light geese, and white-fronted geese are 5, 6, and 10,
respectively. There is a year-round closure on dusky Canada geese.
Possession limit is three times the daily bag limit.
Brant
Season Dates: Open January 1 through 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and six, respectively.
Coots
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 7 and 21 coots, respectively.
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 30 doves, respectively.
Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8 and 24 snipe, respectively.
Band-Tailed Pigeons
Season Dates: Open September 15 through November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and six pigeons, respectively.
General Conditions: Tribal members must possess a Tribal hunting
permit from the Point No Point Tribal Council pursuant to Tribal law.
Hunting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. Hunters
must observe all other basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations
in 50 CFR part 20.
(s) The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, Isabella
Reservation, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan (Tribal Members Only).
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 25 doves.
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 20, including no more than 5 hen mallards, 5 wood
ducks, 5 black ducks, 5 pintails, 5 redheads, 5 scaup, and 5
canvasbacks.
Mergansers
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 10, including no more than 5 hooded mergansers.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate.
Coots and Gallinule
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate.
Woodcock
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 woodcock.
Common Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 16.
Sora and Virginia Rails
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate.
Sandhill Cranes
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: One.
General Conditions: Possession limits are twice the daily bag
limits except for rails, of which the possession limit equals the daily
bag limit (20). Tribal members must possess a Tribal hunting permit
from the Saginaw Tribe pursuant to Tribal law. Shooting hours are one-
half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset. Hunters must
observe all other basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in
50 CFR part 20.
(t) Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe, Darrington, Washington (Tribal
Members Only).
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 doves.
Band-Tailed Pigeons
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 pigeons.
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
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Daily Bag Limit: 20.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 geese.
Coots
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 25 coots.
Brant
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Five brant.
General Conditions: Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise
until one-half hour after sunset. Hunters must observe all other basic
Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20.
(u) Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Sault Ste. Marie,
Michigan (Tribal Members Only).
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 doves.
Teal
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate.
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20, including no more than 10 mallards (only 5 of
which may be hens), 5 canvasback, 5 black ducks, and 5 wood ducks.
Mergansers
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 in the aggregate.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate.
Coots and Gallinule
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate.
Woodcock
Season Dates: Open September 2 through December 1, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10.
Common Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 16.
Sora and Virginia Rails
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate.
General Conditions: Possession limits are twice the daily bag
limits except for rails, of which the possession limit equals the daily
bag limit (20). Tribal members must possess a Tribal hunting permit
from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe pursuant to Tribal law. Shooting hours
are one-half hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset.
Hunters must observe all other basic Federal migratory bird hunting
regulations in 50 CFR part 20.
(v) Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, Fort Hall Indian Reservation, Fort
Hall, Idaho (Nontribal Hunters).
Ducks, Including Mergansers
Duck Season Dates: Open October 2, 2021, through January 18, 2022.
Scaup Season Dates: Open October 2 through December 27, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks and mergansers,
including no more than two hen mallards, one pintail, two scaup (when
open), two canvasback, and two redheads. The possession limit is three
times the daily bag limit.
Coots
Season Dates: Same as ducks.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 25 coots. The possession limit is
three times the daily bag limit.
Common Snipe
Season Dates: Same as ducks.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8 and 24 snipe, respectively.
Canada Geese
Season Dates: Open October 2, 2021, through January 18, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 4 and 12, respectively.
White-Fronted Geese
Season Dates: Open October 2, 2021, through January 18, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 30, respectively.
Light Geese
Season Dates: Open October 2, 2021, through January 18, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 20 and 60, respectively.
General Conditions: Nontribal hunters must comply with all basic
Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20 regarding
shooting hours and manner of taking. In addition, each waterfowl hunter
16 years of age or older must possess a valid Migratory Bird Hunting
and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp) signed in ink across the stamp
face. Other regulations established by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes also
apply on the reservation.
(w) [Reserved]
(x) Spokane Tribe of Indians, Wellpinit, Washington (Tribal Members
Only).
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 2, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more
than two hen mallards, one pintail, two scaup, two canvasback, and two
redheads. The daily bag limit on harlequin duck is one per season. The
possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 2, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 4 Canada geese, 10 white-fronted
geese, and 20 light geese. The possession limit is twice the daily bag
limit.
General Conditions: Tribal members must possess a Tribal hunting
permit from the Spokane Indian Tribe pursuant to Tribal law. Shooting
hours are one-half hour before sunrise until sunset. Hunters must
observe all other basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in
50 CFR part 20.
(y) [Reserved]
(z) Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, Arlington, Washington (Tribal
Members Only).
Common Snipe
Season Dates: Open October 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20, respectively.
Ducks
Season Dates: Open October 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 ducks, including no more than 7
mallards (only 3 of which may be hens), 3 pintails, 3 redheads, 3
scaup, and 3 canvasback. The possession limit is twice the daily bag
limit.
Coots
Season Dates: Open October 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 25 coots. The possession limit is
twice the daily bag limit.
Geese
Season Dates: Open October 1, 2021, through March 10, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 6 Canada geese, 12 white-fronted
geese,
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and 8 snow geese. The possession limit is three times the daily bag
limit. The season on brant is closed.
Swans
Season Dates: Open October 1, 2021, through January 31, 2022.
Bag Limit: Two per season.
General Conditions: Tribal members hunting on lands will observe
all basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations found in 50 CFR
part 20, which will be enforced by the Stillaguamish Tribal Law
Enforcement. Tribal members are required to use steel shot or a
nontoxic shot as required by Federal regulations. The swan season is by
special draw permit only.
(aa) Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, LaConner, Washington
(Tribal Members Only).
Ceded Territory and Swinomish Reservation
Ducks and Mergansers
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 9, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 20 and 40, respectively.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 9, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 geese, respectively.
Brant
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 9, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 and 10 brant, respectively.
Coots
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 9, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 25 and 75 coots, respectively.
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 9, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 15 and 30 mourning doves,
respectively.
Band-Tailed Pigeons
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 9, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Three and six band-tailed pigeons,
respectively.
Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through March 9, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 15 and 30 snipe, respectively.
General Conditions: Shooting hours are from 30 minutes before
sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset. Tribal members are required to
use steel shot or a nontoxic shot as required by Federal regulations.
(bb) The Tulalip Tribes of Washington, Tulalip Indian Reservation,
Marysville, Washington (Tribal Members Only).
Ducks and Mergansers
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 15 ducks, including no more than 1
pintail and 2 canvasback. Possession limit is twice the daily bag
limit.
Sea Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 15 sea ducks, including no more
than 4 harlequin. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 geese, including no more than 4
cackling Canada geese and no dusky Canada geese. Possession limit is
twice the daily bag limit.
Brant
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 and 10 brant, respectively.
Coots
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 25 and 25 coots, respectively.
Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8 and 16 snipe, respectively.
General Conditions: All Tribal hunters must have a valid Tribal
identification card on his or her person while hunting. All nontribal
hunters must obtain and possess while hunting a valid Tulalip Tribe
hunting permit and be accompanied by a Tulalip Tribal member. Shooting
hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset, and steel or
federally approved nontoxic shot is required for all migratory bird
hunting. Hunters must observe all other basic Federal migratory bird
hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20.
(cc) Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Sedro Woolley, Washington (Tribal
Members Only).
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 12 and 15 mourning doves,
respectively.
Ducks
Season Dates: Open October 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 15 and 20, respectively.
Coots
Season Dates: Open October 1, 2021, through February 15, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 20 and 30, respectively.
Geese
Season Dates: Open October 1, 2021, through February 28, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 7 and 10 geese, respectively.
Brant
Season Dates: Open November 1 through 10, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and two, respectively.
General Conditions: Tribal members must have the Tribal
identification and harvest report card on their person to hunt. Tribal
members hunting on the Reservation will observe all basic Federal
migratory bird hunting regulations found in 50 CFR part 20, except
shooting hours would be 15 minutes before official sunrise to 15
minutes after official sunset.
(dd) Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Aquinnah, Massachusetts (Tribal
Members Only).
Teal
Season Dates: Open October 5, 2021, through February 12, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 teal.
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 21, 2021, through January 22, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Six ducks, including no more than four hen
mallards, six black ducks, four mottled ducks, one fulvous whistling
duck, four mergansers, three scaup, two hooded merganser, three wood
ducks, one canvasback, two redheads, and two pintail. The season is
closed for harlequin ducks.
Sea Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 21, 2021, through January 22, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Seven ducks including no more than four of any one
species (only one of which may be a hen eider).
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Woodcock
Season Dates: Open October 5 through November 13, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Three woodcock.
Canada Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1 through 11, 2021, and open November
23, 2021, through January 15, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Eight Canada geese.
Snow Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1 through 11, 2021, and open November
23, 2021, through February 12, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: 15 snow geese.
Sora and Virginia Rails
Season Dates: Open September 1 through October 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 5 sora and 10 Virginia rails.
Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 3 through December 4, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Eight snipe.
General Conditions: Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise
to sunset. Nontoxic shot is required. All other basic Federal migratory
bird hunting regulations contained in 50 CFR part 20 will be observed.
(ee) White Earth Band of Ojibwe, White Earth, Minnesota (Tribal
Members Only).
Ducks
Season Dates: Open September 11 through December 12, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 ducks, including no more than 2 female
mallards, 2 pintails, and 2 canvasback.
Mergansers
Season Dates: Open September 11 through December 13, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: Five mergansers, including no more than two hooded
mergansers.
Geese
Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 13, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 geese through September 24, and 5 thereafter.
Coots
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 20 coots.
Snipe
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 snipe.
Mourning Doves
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 25 mourning doves.
Woodcock
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 10 woodcock.
Rail
Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2021.
Daily Bag Limit: 25 rail.
General Conditions: Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise
to one-half hour after sunset. Nontoxic shot is required. All other
basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations contained in 50 CFR
part 20 will be observed.
(ff) White Mountain Apache Tribe, Fort Apache Indian Reservation,
Whiteriver, Arizona (Tribal Members and Nontribal Hunters).
Band-Tailed Pigeons (Wildlife Management Unit 10 and Areas South of Y-
70 and Y-10 in Wildlife Management Unit 7, Only)
Season Dates: Open September 1 through 15, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Three and six pigeons,
respectively.
Mourning Doves (Wildlife Management Unit 10 and Areas South of Y-70 and
Y-10 in Wildlife Management Unit 7, Only)
Season Dates: Open September 1 through 15, 2021.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 doves, respectively.
Ducks and Mergansers
Season Dates: Open October 16, 2021, through January 23, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Seven, including no more than two redheads, one
pintail, two scaup (when open; see entry ``Scaup''), seven mallards
(including no more than two hen mallards), and two canvasback.
Possession Limits: Twice the daily bag limit.
Scaup
Season Dates: Open November 6, 2021, through January 23, 2022.
Daily Bag Limit: Two scaup. Scaup count towards the daily bag limit
for ducks and mergansers; see entry ``Ducks and Mergansers.''
Possession Limits: Twice the daily bag limit.
Coots
Season Dates: Open October 16, 2021, through January 23, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 25 and 50, respectively.
Canada Geese
Season Dates: Open October 16, 2021, through January 23, 2022.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Three and six Canada geese,
respectively.
General Conditions: All nontribal hunters hunting band-tailed
pigeons and mourning doves on Reservation lands shall have in their
possession a valid White Mountain Apache Daily or Yearly Small Game
Permit. In addition to a small game permit, all nontribal hunters
hunting band-tailed pigeons must have in their possession a White
Mountain Special Band-tailed Pigeon Permit. Other special regulations
established by the White Mountain Apache Tribe apply on the
reservation. Tribal and nontribal hunters will comply with all basic
Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20 regarding
shooting hours and manner of taking.
Shannon A. Estenoz,
Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 2021-17438 Filed 8-16-21; 8:45 am]
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