The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing a new rule to update the migratory bird subsistence harvest regulations in Alaska. This rule will clarify language on regional species closures, remove emperor geese from the harvest list due to population concerns, and update the names of specific bird species. It also eliminates the permit requirement for hunting in the Kodiak Island Roaded Area while keeping certain bird species protected. Public comments are being accepted until February 20, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wants to change the rules about which birds people can hunt for food in Alaska; they need people's thoughts on these changes, like no longer needing a special paper to hunt some birds in one area, by February 20, 2025.