Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service: Migratory Bird Hunting; Final Frameworks for Late-Season Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations

GAO-09-73R October 8, 2008
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Summary

GAO reviewed the Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service's (FWS) new rule on final frameworks for late-season migratory bird hunting regulations. GAO found that (1) the final rule establishes the late-season frameworks from which the states may select season dates, limits, and other options for the 2008-2009 migratory bird hunting seasons; and (2) FWS complied with the applicable requirements in promulgating the rule.