80 FR 52663 - Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2015-16 Early Season
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 169 (September 1, 2015)
Fish and Wildlife Service
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 169 (September 1, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-21595 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 1, 2015)] [Rules and Regulations] [Pages 52663-52673] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-21595] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Part 20 [Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064; FF09M21200-156-FXMB1231099BPP0] RIN 1018-BA67 Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Certain Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands for the 2015-16 Early Season AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior. ACTION: Final rule. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: This rule prescribes special early-season 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 Tribal 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 takes effect on September 1, 2015. ADDRESSES: You may inspect comments received on the special hunting regulations and Tribal proposals during normal business hours U.S. Fish and Wildlife Headquarters, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041- 3803, or at http://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2014- 0064. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron W. Kokel, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, MS: MB, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; (703) 358-1967. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of July 3, 1918 (40 Stat. 755; 16 U.S.C. 703 et seq.), authorizes and directs the Secretary of the Department of the Interior, having due regard for the zones 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 August 4, 2015, Federal Register (80 FR 46218), we proposed special migratory bird hunting regulations for the 2015-16 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. We have successfully used the guidelines since the 1985-86 hunting season. We finalized the guidelines beginning with the 1988-89 hunting season (August 18, 1988, Federal Register [53 FR 31612]). In the April 13, 2015, Federal Register (80 FR 19852), we requested that Tribes desiring special hunting regulations in the 2015-16 hunting season submit a proposal for our review. 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. On August 4, 2015, we published a proposed rule (80 FR 46218) that included special migratory bird hunting regulations for 31 Indian Tribes, based on the input we received in response to the April 13, 2015, proposed rule and previous rules. All the regulations contained in this final rule were either submitted by the Tribes or approved by the Tribes and follow our proposals in the August 4 proposed rule. Although the August 4 proposed rule included generalized regulations for both early- and late-season hunting, this rulemaking addresses only the early-season proposals. Therefore, it includes information for only 23 Tribes. The letter designations for the paragraphs pertaining to each Tribe in this rule are discontinuous because they follow the letter designations for the 31 Tribes discussed in the August 4 proposed rule, which set forth paragraphs (a) through (ee). Late-season hunting will be addressed in late September. As a general rule, early seasons begin during September each year and have a primary emphasis on such species as mourning and white-winged doves. Late seasons begin about October 1 or later each year and have a primary emphasis on waterfowl. [[Page 52664]] Population Status and Harvest Information on the status of waterfowl and information on the status and harvest of migratory shore and upland game birds, including detailed information on methodologies and results, is available at the address indicated under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT or from our Web site at http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/NewsPublicationsReports.html. Comments and Issues Concerning Tribal Proposals For the 2015-16 migratory bird hunting season, we proposed regulations for 31 Tribes and/or Indian groups that followed the 1985 guidelines. Some of the tribal proposals had both early- and late- season elements. However, as noted earlier, only those with early- season proposals are included in this final rulemaking; 23 Tribes have proposals with early seasons. The comment period for the proposed rule, published on August 4, 2015, closed on August 14, 2015. Because of the necessary brief comment period, we will respond to any comments on the proposed rule and/or these regulations postmarked by August 21, but not received prior to final action by us, in the September late-season final rule. At this time, we have received four comments. Written Comments: A commenter protested the entire migratory bird hunting regulations process, the killing of all migratory birds, and status and habitat data on which the migratory bird hunting regulations are based. Several commenters supported the tribal regulations process. Service Response: 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 believe 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 as public comment. We believe that the Flyway-Council system of migratory bird management has been a longstanding, successful example of State-Federal cooperative management since its establishment in 1952. However, as always, we continue to seek new ways to improve the process. Written Comments: We received one comment on Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission's (GLIFWC's) initial proposal from the Mississippi Flyway Council. The Mississippi Flyway Council recommended approving GLIFWC's mourning dove hunting season extension from the previous 70-day season to a 90-day season and denying their waterfowl hunting season request regarding the use of electronic calls. Service Response: The GLIFWC 2015 proposal has two changes from regulations approved last season: In the 1837 and 1842 Treaty Areas, the GLIFWC proposal would extend the mourning dove season from 70 days to 90 days and would allow the use of electronic calls. GLIFWC states that the regulatory changes are intended to provide tribal members a harvest opportunity within the scope of rights reserved in their various treaties and increase tribal subsistence harvest opportunities, while protecting migratory bird populations. Under the GLIFWC's proposed regulations, GLIFWC expects total ceded territory harvest to be approximately 1,650 ducks, 375 geese, 20 sandhill cranes, and 20 swans, which is roughly similar to anticipated levels in previous years for those species for which seasons were established. GLIFWC further anticipates that tribal harvest will remain low given the small number of tribal hunters and the limited opportunity to harvest more than a small number of birds on most hunting trips. Recent GLIFWC harvest surveys (1996-98, 2001, 2004, 2007-08, 2011, and 2012) indicate that tribal off-reservation waterfowl harvest has averaged fewer than 1,100 ducks and 250 geese annually. In the latest survey year for which we have specific results (2012), an estimated 86 hunters took an estimated 1,090 trips and harvested 1,799 ducks (1.7 ducks per trip) and 822 geese. Analysis of hunter survey data over 1996-2012 indicates a general downward trend in both harvest and hunter participation. While we acknowledge that tribal harvest and participation has declined in recent years, we do not believe that allowing the use of electronic calls for migratory game bird hunting in GLIFWC's 2015-16 proposal for tribal waterfowl seasons on ceded lands in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota is in the best interest of the conservation of migratory birds. However, we are in favor of allowing a longer mourning dove season. More specific discussion follows below. Allowing Electronic Calls As we have stated the last 4 years (76 FR 54676, September 1, 2011; 77 FR 54451, September 5, 2012; 78 FR 53218, August 28, 2013; 79 FR 52226, September 3, 2014), the issue of allowing electronic calls and other electronic devices for migratory game bird hunting has been highly debated and highly controversial over the last 40 years, similar to other prohibited hunting methods such as baiting. Electronic calls, i.e., the use or aid of recorded or electronic amplified bird calls or sounds, or recorded or electrically amplified imitations of bird calls or sounds to lure or attract migratory game birds to hunters, was Federally prohibited in 1957, because of their effectiveness in attracting and aiding the harvest of ducks and geese and are generally not considered a legitimate component of hunting. In 1999, after much debate, the migratory bird regulations were revised to allow the use of electronic calls for the take of light geese (lesser snow geese and Ross geese) during a light-goose-only season when all other waterfowl and crane hunting seasons, excluding falconry, were closed (64 FR 7507, February 16, 1999; 64 FR 71236, December 20, 1999; 73 FR 65926, November 5, 2008). The regulations were also changed in 2006, to allow the use of electronic calls for the take of resident Canada geese during Canada-goose-only September seasons when all other waterfowl and crane seasons, excluding falconry, were closed (71 FR 45964, August 10, 2006). In both instances, these changes were made in order to significantly increase the take of these species due to serious population overabundance, depredation issues, or public health and safety issues, or a combination of these. In our previous responses on this issue, we have also provided discussion on available information from the use of electronic calls during the special light-goose seasons and our belief to its applicability to most waterfowl species. Given available evidence on the effectiveness of electronic calls, we continue to be concerned about the large biological uncertainty surrounding any widespread use of electronic calls. Additionally, given the fact that tribal waterfowl hunting covered by GLIFWC's proposal would occur on ceded lands that are not in the ownership of the Tribes, we remain very concerned that the use of electronic calls to take waterfowl would lead to confusion on the part of the public, wildlife-management agencies, and law [[Page 52665]] enforcement officials in implementing the requirements of 50 CFR part 20. Further, similar to the impacts of baiting, uncertainties concerning the zone of influence attributed to the use of electronic calls could potentially increase harvest from nontribal hunters operating within areas electronic calls are being used during the dates of the general hunt. Notwithstanding our concerns, we understand GLIFWC's position on this issue, their desire to increase tribal hunter opportunity, harvest, and participation, and the importance that GLIFWC has ascribed to these issues. In our recent discussions with them this summer, they have expressed a willingness to work with us to further discuss these issues, all the uncertainties and difficulties surrounding them, and the overall Federal-Tribal process for addressing these and other such issues. However, we have only recently begun such discussions. As such, we are not yet at a point that would allow our approval of this proposal, or any such proposal. Further, we believe it would be premature at his time to approve such a measure, or any such measure, until we finalize the Federal-Tribal process, roles, and responsibilities for addressing this and other such issues. It is our hope that over the next year, we can continue these discussions. We remain hopeful that we can reach a mutually agreeable resolution. Thus, at this time, removal of the electronic call prohibition, even with the GLIFWC's proposed limited and experimental design, would be inconsistent with our long-standing concerns, and we do not support allowing the use of electronic calls in the 1837 and 1842 Treaty Areas for any open season. National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 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 2015- 16,'' with its corresponding August 2015 finding of no significant impact. In addition, an August 1985 environmental assessment entitled ``Guidelines for Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded Lands'' is available from the person indicated under the caption FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. 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 review other programs administered by him and utilize such programs in furtherance of the purposes of this Act'' (and) 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 . . . .'' Conse quently, 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 rule reflects any such modifications. Our biological opinions resulting from this section 7 consultation are public documents available for public inspection at the address indicated under ADDRESSES. Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Orders 12866 and 13563) Executive Order 12866 provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) will review all significant rules. OIRA has reviewed this rule and has determined that this rule is significant because it would have an annual effect of $100 million or more on the economy. Executive Order 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. The executive order 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 updated economic analysis was prepared for the 2013-14 season. This analysis was based on data from the newly released 2011 National Hunting and Fishing Survey, the most recent year for which data are available (see discussion in Regulatory Flexibility Act section below). This analysis estimated consumer surplus for three alternatives for duck hunting (estimates for other species are not quantified due to lack of data). The alternatives were: (1) Issue restrictive regulations allowing fewer days than those issued during the 2012-13 season, (2) issue moderate regulations allowing more days than those in alternative 1, and (3) issue liberal regulations identical to the regulations in the 2012-13 season. For the 2013-14 season, we chose Alternative 3, with an estimated consumer surplus across all flyways of $317.8-$416.8 million. For the 2015-16 season, we have also chosen alternative 3. We also chose alternative 3 for the 2009-10, the 2010-11, the 2011-12, the 2012-13, and the 2014-15 seasons. The 2013-14 analysis is part of the record for this rule and is available at http://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064. 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.). We analyzed the economic impacts of the annual hunting regulations on small business entities in detail as part of the 1981 cost-benefit analysis. This analysis was revised annually from 1990-95. In 1995, the Service issued a Small Entity Flexibility Analysis (Analysis), which was subsequently updated in 1996, 1998, 2004, 2008, and 2013. The primary source of information about hunter expenditures for migratory game bird hunting is the National Hunting and Fishing Survey, which is conducted at 5- year intervals. The 2013 Analysis was based on the 2011 National Hunting and Fishing Survey and the U.S. Department of Commerce's County Business Patterns, from which it was estimated that migratory bird hunters would spend approximately $1.5 billion [[Page 52666]] at small businesses in 2013. Copies of the Analysis are available upon request from the Division of Migratory Bird Management (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) or from our Web site at http://www.fws.gov/migratorybirds/NewReportsPublications/SpecialTopics/SpecialTopics.html#HuntingRegs or at http://www.regulations.gov at Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2014-0064. Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act This rule is a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. For the reasons outlined above, this rule will have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more. However, because this rule establishes hunting seasons, we are not deferring the effective date under the exemption contained in 5 U.S.C. 808(1). Paperwork Reduction Act This final rule does not contain any new information collection that requires approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. OMB has reviewed and approved the information collection requirements associated with migratory bird surveys and assigned the following OMB control numbers:1018-0019--North American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey (expires 5/31/2018). 1018-0023--Migratory Bird Surveys (expires 6/30/2017). Includes Migratory Bird Harvest Information Program, Migratory Bird Hunter Surveys, Sandhill Crane Survey, and Parts Collection Survey. 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 Executive Order 12988. Takings Implication Assessment In accordance with Executive Order 12630, this rule, authorized by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (16 U.S.C. 703-711), 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 allows hunters to exercise otherwise unavailable privileges and, therefore, reduces restrictions on the use of private and public property. Energy Effects--Executive Order 13211 Executive Order 13211 requires agencies to prepare Statements of Energy Effects when undertaking certain actions. While this rule is a significant regulatory action under Executive Order 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), Executive Order 13175, and 512 DM 2, we have evaluated possible effects on Federally recognized Indian tribes and have determined that there are no effects on Indian trust resources. However, in the April 13, 2015, Federal Register, 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 2015-16 migratory bird hunting season. The resulting proposals were contained in a separate August 4, 2015, proposed rule (80 FR 46218). By virtue of these actions, we have consulted with affected Tribes. 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 Indian tribe may be more restrictive 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 Executive Order 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 must, by its nature, operate under severe time constraints. However, we intend that the public be given the greatest possible opportunity to comment. Thus, when the preliminary proposed rulemaking was published, we established what we believed were the longest periods possible for public comment. In doing this, we recognized that when the comment period closed, time would be of the essence. That is, if there were a delay in the effective date of these regulations after this final rulemaking, Tribes would have insufficient time to publicize the necessary regulations and procedures to their hunters. We therefore find that ``good cause'' exists, within the terms of 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) of the Administrative Procedure Act, and this rule will, therefore, 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: [[Page 52667]] PART 20--[AMENDED] 0 1. The authority citation for part 20 continues to read as follows: Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40 Stat. 755, 16 U.S.C. 703-712; Fish and Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C. 742a-j; Pub. L. 106-108, 113 Stat. 1491, Note Following 16 U.S.C. 703. (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.) 0 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 below, all of the regulations contained in 50 CFR part 20 apply to the seasons listed herein. (a) Colorado River Indian Tribes, Colorado River Indian Reservation, Parker, Arizona (Tribal Members and Nontribal Hunters). Doves Season Dates: Open September 1 through 15, 2015; then open November 7 through December 20, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: For the early season, daily bag limit is 10 mourning or white-winged doves, singly, or in the aggregate. For the late season, the daily bag limit is 15 mourning doves. Possession limits are twice the daily bag limits after the first day of the season. General Conditions: All persons 14 years and older must be in possession of a valid Colorado River Indian Reservation hunting permit before taking any wildlife on tribal lands. Any person transporting game birds off the Colorado River Indian Reservation must have a valid transport declaration form. Other tribal regulations apply, and may be obtained at the Fish and Game Office in Parker, Arizona. The early season will be open from one-half hour before sunrise until noon. For the late season, shooting hours are from one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. (b) Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Flathead Indian Reservation, Pablo, Montana (Tribal Hunters). Tribal Members Only Ducks (Including Mergansers) Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through March 9, 2016. 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. 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 one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after 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. (c) Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Cloquet, Minnesota (Tribal Members Only). Ducks 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories Season Dates: Begin September 12 and end November 30, 2015. 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, 2015. 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 12 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 15 mergansers, including no more than 6 hooded mergansers. Reservation Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10 mergansers, including no more than 4 hooded mergansers. Canada Geese 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 20 geese. Reservation Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 20 geese. Coots and Common Moorhens (Common Gallinules) 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories Season Dates: Begin September 12 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 20 coots and common moorhens, singly or in the aggregate. Reservation Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. 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, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: One sandhill crane. Crane carcass tags are required prior to hunting. Sora and Virginia Rails 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 25 sora and Virginia rails, singly or in the aggregate. Reservation Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 25 sora and Virginia rails, singly or in the aggregate. Common Snipe 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Eight common snipe. Reservation Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Eight common snipe. Woodcock 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Three woodcock. Reservation Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Three woodcock. Mourning Doves 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. [[Page 52668]] Daily Bag Limit: 30 mourning doves. Reservation Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 30 mourning doves. General Conditions 1. While hunting waterfowl, a tribal member must carry on his/her person a valid tribal waterfowl hunting permit. 2. 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. These 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. 3. Band members in each zone will comply with State regulations providing for closed and restricted waterfowl hunting areas. 4. There are no possession limits on any species, unless otherwise noted above. For purposes of enforcing bag and possession 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. 5. Shooting hours for migratory birds are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. (d) Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Suttons Bay, Michigan (Tribal Members Only). Ducks Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 15, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: 25 ducks, which may include no more than 6 pintail, 4 canvasback, 6 black ducks, 1 hooded merganser, 6 wood ducks, 5 redheads, and 12 mallards (only 6 of which may be hens). Canada and Snow Geese Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: 10 geese. Other Geese (White-Fronted Geese and Brant) Season Dates: Open September 20 through December 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Five geese. Sora Rails, Common Snipe, and Woodcock Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10 rails, 10 snipe, and 5 woodcock. Mourning Doves Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10 mourning doves. Sandhill Crane Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Two sandhill crane, with a season limit of six. 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. (e) Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, Odanah, Wisconsin (Tribal Members Only). The 2015-16 waterfowl hunting season regulations apply to all treaty areas (except where noted): Ducks Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 1837 and 1842 Ceded Territories: 50 ducks. 1836 Ceded Territory: 30 ducks. Mergansers Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10 mergansers. Geese Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2015. In addition, any portion of the ceded territory that is open to State- licensed hunters for goose hunting after December 31 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, 2015. 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, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 20 sora and Virginia rails, singly or in the aggregate, 25. Common Snipe Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 16 common snipe. Woodcock Season Dates: Begin September 2 and end December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10 woodcock. Mourning Doves: 1837 and 1842 Ceded Territories Only Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end November 29, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 15 doves. Sandhill Cranes: 1837 and 1842 Ceded Territories Only Season Dates: Begin September 1 and end December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Two cranes. Swans: 1837 and 1842 Ceded Territories Only Season Dates: Begin November 1 and end December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Two swans. Additional Restrictions: All harvested swans must be registered by presenting the fully-feathered carcass to a tribal registration station or GLIFWC warden. If the total number of trumpeter swans harvested reaches 10, the swan season will close 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 [[Page 52669]] regulations generally incorporate the same restrictions contained in parallel State regulations. 3. There are no possession limits, with the exception of 2 swans (in the aggregate) and 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. The baiting restrictions included in the respective section 10.05(2)(h) of the model ceded territory conservation codes will be amended to include language which parallels that in place for nontribal members as published at 64 FR 29799, June 3, 1999. 5. There are no shell limit restrictions. 6. Hunting hours are from 30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset. (f) [Reserved] (g) Kalispel Tribe, Kalispel Reservation, Usk, Washington (Tribal Members and Nontribal Hunters) Nontribal Hunters on Reservation Geese Season Dates: Open September 5 through September 13, 2015, for the early season, and open October 3, 2015, through January 17, 2016, for the late season. During this period, 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: Five Canada geese for the early season, and three light geese and four dark geese for the late season. The daily bag limit is two 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 through September 20, 2015, and open September 25 through September 27, 2015, for the early season; and open October 3, 2015, through January 17, 2016, for the late season. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more than two female mallards, two pintail, one canvasback, three scaup, and two redheads. The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Tribal Hunters Within Kalispel Ceded Lands Ducks Season Dates: Open October 3, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more than two female mallards, two pintail, one canvasback, three scaup, and two redheads. The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Geese Season Dates: Open September 5, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: Six light geese and four dark geese. The daily bag limit is two brant and is in addition to dark goose limits. General: Tribal members must possess a validated Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp and a tribal ceded lands permit. (h) [Reserved] (i) Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Cass Lake, Minnesota (Tribal Members Only). Ducks Season Dates: Open September 15 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limits: 10 ducks, including no more than 5 pintail, 5 canvasback, and 5 black ducks. Geese Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limits: 10 geese. General: Possession limits are twice the daily bag limits. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. 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. (j) Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Manistee, Michigan (Tribal Members Only). 1836 Ceded Territory and Tribal Reservation: Ducks Season Dates: Open September 12, 2015, through January 25, 2016. Daily Bag Limits: 12 ducks, including no more than 6 mallards (2 of which may be hens), 3 black ducks, 3 redheads, 3 wood ducks, 2 pintail, 1 hooded merganser, and 2 canvasback. Canada Geese Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through February 8, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: Five. White-Fronted Geese, Brant, and Snow Geese Season Dates: Open September 20 through November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Five. Woodcock, Mourning Doves, Snipe, and Sora and Virginia Rails Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 5 woodcock and 10 each of the other species. General: Possession limits are twice the daily bag limits. (k) The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Petoskey, Michigan (Tribal Members Only). Ducks Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limits: 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, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limits: 10 mergansers, including no more than 5 hooded mergansers. Coots and Gallinules Season Dates: Open September 15 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 20. Canada Geese Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through February 8, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate. Sora and Virginia Rails Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 20. Snipe Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 16. Mourning Doves Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 15. Woodcock Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 1, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10. Sandhill Cranes Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 1, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: One. General: Possession limits are twice the daily bag limits. [[Page 52670]] (l) 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, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Six ducks, including no more five mallards (only two of which may be hens), three scaup, one mottled duck, two redheads, three wood ducks, two canvasback, and two pintail. 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, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 6 and 18, respectively. White-Fronted Geese Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and six, respectively. Light Geese Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: 20. 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. Nontribal hunters must possess a validated 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. (m) [Reserved] (n) Makah Indian Tribe, Neah Bay, Washington (Tribal Members). Band-Tailed Pigeons Season Dates: Open September 12 through October 25, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Two band-tailed pigeons. Ducks and Coots Season Dates: Open September 26, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: Seven ducks including no more than five mallards (only two of which can be a hen), one 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 26, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: Four, including no more than one brant. The seasons on Aleutian and dusky Canada geese are closed. General 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. Additionally, shotguns must not be discharged within 0.25 miles of an occupied area. 2. 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 Cape Flattery area is open to waterfowl hunting, except in designated wilderness areas, or within 1 mile of Cape Flattery Trail, or in any area that is closed to hunting by another ordinance or regulation. 4. The use of live decoys and/or baiting to pursue any species of waterfowl is prohibited. 5. Steel or bismuth shot only for waterfowl is allowed; the use of lead shot is prohibited. 6. The use of dogs is permitted to hunt waterfowl. 7. Shooting hours for all species of waterfowl are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. 8. Open hunting areas are: GMUs 601 (Hoko), a portion of the 602 (Dickey) encompassing the area north of a line between Norwegian Memorial and east to Highway 101, and 603 (Pysht). (o) Navajo Nation, Navajo Indian Reservation, Window Rock, Arizona (Tribal Members and Nontribal Hunters). Band-Tailed Pigeons Season Dates: Open September 1 through 30, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 and 10 pigeons, respectively. Mourning Doves Season Dates: Open September 1 through 30, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 doves, 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 over 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. (p) Oneida Tribe of Indians of Wisconsin, Oneida, Wisconsin (Tribal Members Only). Ducks (including mergansers) Season Dates: Open September 19 through November 20, 2015, and open November 30 through December 6, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Six, including no more than six mallards (three hen mallards), six wood ducks, one redhead, two pintail, and one hooded merganser. The possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Geese Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 20, 2015, and open November 30 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 and 10 Canada geese, respectively, from September 1 through November 20, 2015, and November 30 through 31, 2015. Hunters will be issued five tribal tags for geese in order to monitor goose harvest. An additional five tags will be issued each time birds are registered. 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. Woodcock Season Dates: Open September 5 through November 1, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four woodcock, respectively. Doves Season Dates: Open September 5 through November 1, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 doves, respectively. General Conditions: Tribal member shooting hours are one-half hour before 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 [[Page 52671]] shotgun capacity is not limited to three shells. (q) Point No Point Treaty Council, Kingston, Washington (Tribal Members Only). Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe Ducks Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more than two hen mallards, one pintail, one canvasback, four scoters, and two redheads. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Bag and possession limits for harlequin ducks is one per season. Geese Season Dates: Open September 9, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Four geese, and may include no more than three light geese. The season on dusky Canada geese is closed. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Brant Season Dates: Open January 10 through January 25, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four, respectively. Coots Season Dates: Open September 13, 2015, through February 1, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 7 and 14 coots, respectively. Mourning Doves Season Dates: Open September 13, 2015, through January 18, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 doves, respectively. Snipe Season Dates: Open September 13, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8 and 16 snipe, respectively. Band-Tailed Pigeons Season Dates: Open September 13, 2015, through January 18, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four pigeons, respectively. Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe Ducks Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more than two hen mallards, one pintail, one canvasback, four scoters, and two redheads. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Bag and possession limits for harlequin ducks is one per season. Geese Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Four geese, and may include no more than three light geese. The season on dusky Canada geese is closed. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Brant Season Dates: Open November 9, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four, respectively. Coots Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 7 and 14 coots, respectively. Mourning Doves Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 doves, respectively. Snipe Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8 and 16 snipe, respectively. Band-tailed Pigeons Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through March 10, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four pigeons, respectively. General: 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. (r) The Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan, Isabella Reservation, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan (Tribal Members Only) Mourning Doves Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: 25 doves. Ducks Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limits: 20, including no more than 5 hen mallard, 5 wood duck, 5 black duck, 5 pintail, 5 redhead, 5 scaup, and 5 canvasback. Mergansers Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: 10, including no more than 5 hooded mergansers. Canada Geese Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate. Coots and Gallinule Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate. Woodcock Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limits: 10. Common Snipe Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limits: 16. Sora and Virginia Rails Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limits: 20 in the aggregate. Sandhill Crane Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag Limits: One. General: 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. (s) Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan (Tribal Members Only). Mourning Doves Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 14, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10 doves. Teal Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limits: 20 in the aggregate. Ducks Season Dates: Open September 15 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limits: 20, including no more than 10 mallards (only 5 of which may be hens), 5 canvasback, 5 black duck, and 5 wood duck. Mergansers Season Dates: Open September 15 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10 in the aggregate. Geese Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. [[Page 52672]] Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate. Coots and Gallinule Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate. Woodcock Season Dates: Open September 2 through December 1, 2015. Daily Bag Limits: 10. Common Snipe Season Dates: Open September 15 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limits: 16. Sora and Virginia Rails Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag Limits: 20 in the aggregate. General: 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. (t) [Reserved] (u) Skokomish Tribe, Shelton, Washington (Tribal Members Only). Ducks Season Dates: Open September 16, 2015, through February 28, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more than two hen mallards, one pintail, one canvasback, one harlequin per season, and two redheads. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit (except for harlequin). Geese Season Dates: Open September 16, 2015, through February 28, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Four geese, and may include no more than three light geese. The season on Aleutian Canada geese is closed. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Brant Season Dates: Open November 1, 2015, through February 15, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four brant, respectively. Coots Season Dates: Open September 16, 2015, through February 28, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 25 and 50 coots, respectively. Mourning Doves Season Dates: Open September 16, 2015, through February 28, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 doves, respectively. Snipe Season Dates: Open September 16, 2015, through February 28, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8 and 16 snipe, respectively. Band-Tailed Pigeons Season Dates: Open September 16, 2015, through February 28, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four pigeons, respectively. General Conditions: All hunters authorized to hunt migratory birds on the reservation must obtain a tribal hunting permit from the respective Tribe. Hunters are also required to adhere to a number of special regulations available at the tribal office. Hunters must observe all other basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20. (v) Spokane Tribe of Indians, Spokane Indian Reservation and Ceded Lands, Wellpinit, Washington (Tribal Members Only). Ducks Season Dates: Open September 2, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more than two hen mallards, two pintail, two canvasback, three scaup, and two redheads. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Geese Season Dates: Open September 2, 2015, through January 31, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Four dark geese and six light geese. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. General Conditions: All tribal hunters must have a valid Tribal identification card on his or her person while hunting. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset, and steel shot is required for all migratory bird hunting. Hunters must observe all other basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20. (w) Squaxin Island Tribe, Squaxin Island Reservation, Shelton, Washington (Tribal Members Only) Ducks Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 15, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Five ducks, which may include only one canvasback. The season on harlequin ducks is closed. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Geese Season Dates: Open September 15, 2015, through January 15, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Four geese, and may include no more than two snow geese. The season on Aleutian and cackling Canada geese is closed. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Brant Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four brant, respectively. Coots Season Dates: Open September 1, 2015, through January 15, 2016. Daily Bag Limits: 25 coots. Snipe Season Dates: Open September 15, 2015, and through January 15, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8 and 16 snipe, respectively. Band-Tailed Pigeons Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 and 10 pigeons, respectively. General Conditions: All tribal hunters must obtain a Tribal Hunting Tag and Permit from the Tribe's Natural Resources Department and must have the permit, along with the member's treaty enrollment card, on his or her person while hunting. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, and steel shot is required for all migratory bird hunting. Other special regulations are available at the tribal office in Shelton, Washington. Hunters must observe all other basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20. (x) [Reserved] (y) [Reserved] (z) The Tulalip Tribes of Washington, Tulalip Indian Reservation, Marysville, Washington (Tribal Members Only). Ducks and Mergansers Season Dates: Open September 2, 2015, through February 29, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven ducks, including no more than two hen mallards, two pintail, two canvasback, three scaup, and two redheads. Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Geese Season Dates: Open September 2, 2015, through February 29, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Seven geese, including no more than four cackling and dusky Canada geese. [[Page 52673]] Possession limit is twice the daily bag limit. Brant Season Dates: Open September 2, 2015, through February 29, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two and four brant, respectively. Coots Season Dates: Open September 2, 2015, through February 29, 2016. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 25 and 25 coots, respectively. Snipe Season Dates: Open September 2, 2015, through February 29, 2016. 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 shot is required for all migratory bird hunting. Hunters must observe all other basic Federal migratory bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20. (aa) Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Sedro Woolley, Washington (Tribal Members Only). Mourning Doves Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 31, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 12 and 15 mourning doves, respectively. 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 fifteen minutes before official sunrise to 15 minutes after official sunset. (bb) [Reserved] (cc) White Earth Band of Ojibwe, White Earth, Minnesota (Tribal Members Only). Ducks Season Dates: Open September 12 through December 15, 2015. Daily Bag Limit for Ducks: 10 ducks, including no more than 2 female mallards, 1 pintail, and 1 canvasback. Mergansers Season Dates: Open September 12 through December 15, 2015. Daily Bag Limit for Mergansers: Five mergansers, including no more than two hooded mergansers. Geese Season Dates: Open September 1 through December 15, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 12 geese through September 25, and 5 thereafter. Coots Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 20 coots. Snipe Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10 snipe. Mourning Dove Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 25 mourning dove. Woodcock Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: 10 woodcock. Rail Season Dates: Open September 1 through November 30, 2015. 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. (dd) 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, 2015. 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, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 and 20 doves, 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. (ee) [Reserved] Dated: August 26, 2015. Karen Hyun, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks. [FR Doc. 2015-21595 Filed 8-31-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4310-55-P
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Extended falconry dates
Oregon:
Doves: ................................................................................................................ Oct. 31–Dec. 16.
Band-tailed pigeons (4) ...................................................................................... Sept. 1–Sept. 14 & Sept. 24–Dec. 16.
Utah:
Doves ................................................................................................................. Nov. 1–Dec. 16.
Band-tailed pigeons ........................................................................................... Oct. 1–Dec. 16.
Washington:
Doves ................................................................................................................. Oct. 31–Dec. 16.
Wyoming:
Sora and Virginia rails ....................................................................................... Nov. 10–Dec. 16.
Ducks, mergansers, and coots (1) .................................................................... Sept. 19–Sept. 20.
(1) Additional days occurring after September 30 will be published with the late-season selections.
(2) In Montana, the bag limit is 2 and the possession limit is 6.
(3) In New Mexico, the bag limit for sandhill cranes in the Estancia Valley Area is 2 per day and the possession limit is 2 per season.
(4) In Oregon, no more than 1 pigeon daily in bag or possession.
[FR Doc. 2015–21596 Filed 8–31–15; 8:45 am] MB, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, be consistent with the March 10–
BILLING CODE 4310–55–P VA 22041–3803; (703) 358–1967. September 1 closed season mandated by
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The the 1916 Migratory Bird Treaty with
Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of Canada. We have successfully used the
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR July 3, 1918 (40 Stat. 755; 16 U.S.C. 703 guidelines since the 1985–86 hunting
et seq.), authorizes and directs the season. We finalized the guidelines
Fish and Wildlife Service Secretary of the Department of the beginning with the 1988–89 hunting
Interior, having due regard for the zones season (August 18, 1988, Federal
50 CFR Part 20 of temperature and for the distribution, Register [53 FR 31612]). In the April 13,
[Docket No. FWS–HQ–MB–2014–0064; abundance, economic value, breeding 2015, Federal Register (80 FR 19852),
FF09M21200–156–FXMB1231099BPP0] habits, and times and lines of flight of we requested that Tribes desiring
migratory game birds, to determine special hunting regulations in the 2015–
RIN 1018–BA67
when, to what extent, and by what 16 hunting season submit a proposal for
Migratory Bird Hunting; Migratory Bird means such birds or any part, nest, or our review.
Hunting Regulations on Certain egg thereof may be taken, hunted, No action is required if a Tribe wishes
Federal Indian Reservations and captured, killed, possessed, sold, to observe the hunting regulations
Ceded Lands for the 2015–16 Early purchased, shipped, carried, exported, established by the State(s) in which an
Season or transported. Indian reservation is located. On August
In the August 4, 2015, Federal 4, 2015, we published a proposed rule
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Register (80 FR 46218), we proposed (80 FR 46218) that included special
Interior. special migratory bird hunting migratory bird hunting regulations for
ACTION: Final rule. regulations for the 2015–16 hunting 31 Indian Tribes, based on the input we
season for certain Indian Tribes, under received in response to the April 13,
SUMMARY: This rule prescribes special the guidelines described in the June 4, 2015, proposed rule and previous rules.
early-season migratory bird hunting 1985, Federal Register (50 FR 23467). All the regulations contained in this
regulations for certain Tribes on Federal The guidelines respond to Tribal final rule were either submitted by the
Indian reservations, off-reservation trust requests for Service recognition of their Tribes or approved by the Tribes and
lands, and ceded lands. This rule reserved hunting rights, and for some follow our proposals in the August 4
responds to Tribal requests for U.S. Fish Tribes, recognition of their authority to proposed rule.
and Wildlife Service (hereinafter regulate hunting by both tribal members
Service or we) recognition of Tribal and nonmembers on their reservations. Although the August 4 proposed rule
authority to regulate hunting under The guidelines include possibilities for: included generalized regulations for
established guidelines. This rule allows (1) On-reservation hunting by both both early- and late-season hunting, this
the establishment of season bag limits tribal members and nonmembers, with rulemaking addresses only the early-
and, thus, harvest, at levels compatible hunting by nontribal members on some season proposals. Therefore, it includes
with populations and habitat reservations to take place within Federal information for only 23 Tribes. The
conditions. frameworks but on dates different from letter designations for the paragraphs
those selected by the surrounding pertaining to each Tribe in this rule are
DATES: This rule takes effect on discontinuous because they follow the
September 1, 2015. State(s);
(2) On-reservation hunting by tribal letter designations for the 31 Tribes
ADDRESSES: You may inspect comments members only, outside of usual Federal discussed in the August 4 proposed
received on the special hunting frameworks for season dates and length, rule, which set forth paragraphs (a)
regulations and Tribal proposals during and for daily bag and possession limits; through (ee). Late-season hunting will
normal business hours U.S. Fish and and be addressed in late September. As a
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Wildlife Headquarters, 5275 Leesburg (3) Off-reservation hunting by tribal general rule, early seasons begin during
Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041–3803, or members on ceded lands, outside of September each year and have a primary
at http://www.regulations.gov at Docket usual framework dates and season emphasis on such species as mourning
No. FWS–HQ–MB–2014–0064. length, with some added flexibility in and white-winged doves. Late seasons
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ron daily bag and possession limits. begin about October 1 or later each year
W. Kokel, U.S. Fish and Wildlife In all cases, the regulations and have a primary emphasis on
Service, Department of the Interior, MS: established under the guidelines must waterfowl.
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enforcement officials in implementing assessments, the most recent being and freedom of choice for the public
the requirements of 50 CFR part 20. ‘‘Duck Hunting Regulations for 2015– where these approaches are relevant,
Further, similar to the impacts of 16,’’ with its corresponding August 2015 feasible, and consistent with regulatory
baiting, uncertainties concerning the finding of no significant impact. In objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes
zone of influence attributed to the use addition, an August 1985 environmental further that regulations must be based
of electronic calls could potentially assessment entitled ‘‘Guidelines for on the best available science and that
increase harvest from nontribal hunters Migratory Bird Hunting Regulations on the rulemaking process must allow for
operating within areas electronic calls Federal Indian Reservations and Ceded public participation and an open
are being used during the dates of the Lands’’ is available from the person exchange of ideas. We have developed
general hunt. indicated under the caption FOR this rule in a manner consistent with
Notwithstanding our concerns, we FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. these requirements.
understand GLIFWC’s position on this An updated economic analysis was
issue, their desire to increase tribal Endangered Species Act Consideration prepared for the 2013–14 season. This
hunter opportunity, harvest, and Section 7 of the Endangered Species analysis was based on data from the
participation, and the importance that Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 newly released 2011 National Hunting
GLIFWC has ascribed to these issues. In et seq.), provides that, ‘‘The Secretary and Fishing Survey, the most recent
our recent discussions with them this shall review other programs year for which data are available (see
summer, they have expressed a administered by him and utilize such discussion in Regulatory Flexibility Act
willingness to work with us to further programs in furtherance of the purposes section below). This analysis estimated
discuss these issues, all the of this Act’’ (and) shall ‘‘insure that any consumer surplus for three alternatives
uncertainties and difficulties action authorized, funded, or carried out for duck hunting (estimates for other
surrounding them, and the overall . . . is not likely to jeopardize the species are not quantified due to lack of
Federal-Tribal process for addressing continued existence of any endangered data). The alternatives were: (1) Issue
these and other such issues. However, species or threatened species or result in restrictive regulations allowing fewer
we have only recently begun such the destruction or adverse modification days than those issued during the 2012–
discussions. As such, we are not yet at of [critical] habitat . . . .’’ Consequently, 13 season, (2) issue moderate
a point that would allow our approval we conducted formal consultations to regulations allowing more days than
of this proposal, or any such proposal. ensure that actions resulting from these those in alternative 1, and (3) issue
Further, we believe it would be regulations would not likely jeopardize liberal regulations identical to the
premature at his time to approve such the continued existence of endangered regulations in the 2012–13 season. For
a measure, or any such measure, until or threatened species or result in the the 2013–14 season, we chose
we finalize the Federal-Tribal process, destruction or adverse modification of Alternative 3, with an estimated
roles, and responsibilities for addressing their critical habitat. Findings from consumer surplus across all flyways of
this and other such issues. It is our hope these consultations are included in a $317.8–$416.8 million. For the 2015–16
that over the next year, we can continue biological opinion, which concluded season, we have also chosen alternative
these discussions. We remain hopeful that the regulations are not likely to 3. We also chose alternative 3 for the
that we can reach a mutually agreeable jeopardize the continued existence of 2009–10, the 2010–11, the 2011–12, the
resolution. any endangered or threatened species. 2012–13, and the 2014–15 seasons. The
Thus, at this time, removal of the Additionally, these findings may have 2013–14 analysis is part of the record
electronic call prohibition, even with caused modification of some regulatory for this rule and is available at http://
the GLIFWC’s proposed limited and measures previously proposed, and the www.regulations.gov at Docket No.
experimental design, would be final rule reflects any such FWS–HQ–MB–2014–0064.
inconsistent with our long-standing modifications. Our biological opinions
concerns, and we do not support Regulatory Flexibility Act
resulting from this section 7
allowing the use of electronic calls in consultation are public documents The annual migratory bird hunting
the 1837 and 1842 Treaty Areas for any available for public inspection at the regulations have a significant economic
open season. address indicated under ADDRESSES. impact on substantial numbers of small
entities under the Regulatory Flexibility
National Environmental Policy Act Regulatory Planning and Review Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). We analyzed
(NEPA) (Executive Orders 12866 and 13563) the economic impacts of the annual
The programmatic document, Executive Order 12866 provides that hunting regulations on small business
‘‘Second Final Supplemental the Office of Information and Regulatory entities in detail as part of the 1981 cost-
Environmental Impact Statement: Affairs (OIRA) will review all significant benefit analysis. This analysis was
Issuance of Annual Regulations rules. OIRA has reviewed this rule and revised annually from 1990–95. In 1995,
Permitting the Sport Hunting of has determined that this rule is the Service issued a Small Entity
Migratory Birds (EIS 20130139),’’ filed significant because it would have an Flexibility Analysis (Analysis), which
with the Environmental Protection annual effect of $100 million or more on was subsequently updated in 1996,
Agency (EPA) on May 24, 2013, the economy. 1998, 2004, 2008, and 2013. The
addresses NEPA compliance by the Executive Order 13563 reaffirms the primary source of information about
Service for issuance of the annual principles of E.O. 12866 while calling hunter expenditures for migratory game
framework regulations for hunting of for improvements in the nation’s bird hunting is the National Hunting
migratory game bird species. We regulatory system to promote and Fishing Survey, which is conducted
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published a notice of availability in the predictability, to reduce uncertainty, at 5-year intervals. The 2013 Analysis
Federal Register on May 31, 2013 (78 and to use the best, most innovative, was based on the 2011 National Hunting
FR 32686), and our Record of Decision and least burdensome tools for and Fishing Survey and the U.S.
on July 26, 2013 (78 FR 45376). We also achieving regulatory ends. The Department of Commerce’s County
address NEPA compliance for waterfowl executive order directs agencies to Business Patterns, from which it was
hunting frameworks through the annual consider regulatory approaches that estimated that migratory bird hunters
preparation of separate environmental reduce burdens and maintain flexibility would spend approximately $1.5 billion
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PART 20—[AMENDED] Coots Reservation
Season Dates: Same as ducks. Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
■ 1. The authority citation for part 20
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: end November 30, 2015.
continues to read as follows: Daily Bag Limit: 20 geese.
Same as ducks.
Authority: Migratory Bird Treaty Act, 40
Stat. 755, 16 U.S.C. 703–712; Fish and Geese Coots and Common Moorhens
Wildlife Act of 1956, 16 U.S.C. 742a–j; Pub. (Common Gallinules)
Season Dates: Same as ducks.
L. 106–108, 113 Stat. 1491, Note Following 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories
Daily Bag and Possession Limits:
16 U.S.C. 703. Season Dates: Begin September 12
Same as ducks.
(Note: The following hunting regulations General Conditions: Tribal and and end November 30, 2015.
provided for by 50 CFR 20.110 will not nontribal hunters must comply with all Daily Bag Limit: 20 coots and
appear in the Code of Federal Regulations common moorhens, singly or in the
basic Federal migratory bird hunting
because of their seasonal nature.) aggregate.
regulations contained in 50 CFR part 20
■ 2. Section 20.110 is revised to read as regarding manner of taking. In addition, Reservation
follows: shooting hours are one-half hour before
sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
§ 20.110 Seasons, limits, and other end November 30, 2015.
regulations for certain Federal Indian and each waterfowl hunter 16 years of
Daily Bag Limit: 20 coots and
reservations, Indian Territory, and ceded age or older must carry on his/her
common moorhens, singly or in the
lands. person a valid Migratory Bird Hunting
aggregate.
Unless specifically provided for and Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp)
below, all of the regulations contained signed in ink across the stamp face. Sandhill Cranes: 1854 and 1837 Ceded
in 50 CFR part 20 apply to the seasons Special regulations established by the Territories
listed herein. Confederated Salish and Kootenai Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
(a) Colorado River Indian Tribes, Tribes also apply on the reservation. end November 30, 2015.
Colorado River Indian Reservation, (c) Fond du Lac Band of Lake Daily Bag Limit: One sandhill crane.
Parker, Arizona (Tribal Members and Superior Chippewa Indians, Cloquet, Crane carcass tags are required prior to
Nontribal Hunters). Minnesota (Tribal Members Only). hunting.
Doves Ducks Sora and Virginia Rails
Season Dates: Open September 1 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories
through 15, 2015; then open November Season Dates: Begin September 12
7 through December 20, 2015. Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
and end November 30, 2015. end November 30, 2015.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: For Daily Bag Limit: 18 ducks, including
the early season, daily bag limit is 10 Daily Bag Limit: 25 sora and Virginia
no more than 12 mallards (only 3 of rails, singly or in the aggregate.
mourning or white-winged doves, which may be hens), 9 black ducks, 9
singly, or in the aggregate. For the late scaup, 9 wood ducks, 9 redheads, 9 Reservation
season, the daily bag limit is 15 pintails, and 9 canvasbacks. Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
mourning doves. Possession limits are
Reservation end November 30, 2015.
twice the daily bag limits after the first
Daily Bag Limit: 25 sora and Virginia
day of the season. Season Dates: Begin September 1 and rails, singly or in the aggregate.
General Conditions: All persons 14 end November 30, 2015.
years and older must be in possession Daily Bag Limit: 12 ducks, including Common Snipe
of a valid Colorado River Indian no more than 8 mallards (only 2 of 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories
Reservation hunting permit before which may be hens), 6 black ducks, 6
taking any wildlife on tribal lands. Any Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
scaup, 6 redheads, 6 pintails, 6 wood
person transporting game birds off the end November 30, 2015.
ducks, and 6 canvasbacks.
Colorado River Indian Reservation must Daily Bag Limit: Eight common snipe.
have a valid transport declaration form. Mergansers
Reservation
Other tribal regulations apply, and may 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories
be obtained at the Fish and Game Office Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
in Parker, Arizona. The early season Season Dates: Begin September 12 end November 30, 2015.
will be open from one-half hour before and end November 30, 2015. Daily Bag Limit: Eight common snipe.
sunrise until noon. For the late season, Daily Bag Limit: 15 mergansers, Woodcock
shooting hours are from one-half hour including no more than 6 hooded
before sunrise to sunset. mergansers. 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories
(b) Confederated Salish and Kootenai Reservation Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
Tribes, Flathead Indian Reservation, end November 30, 2015.
Pablo, Montana (Tribal Hunters). Season Dates: Begin September 1 and Daily Bag Limit: Three woodcock.
end November 30, 2015.
Tribal Members Only Daily Bag Limit: 10 mergansers, Reservation
Ducks (Including Mergansers) including no more than 4 hooded Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
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mergansers. end November 30, 2015.
Season Dates: Open September 1,
2015, through March 9, 2016. Canada Geese Daily Bag Limit: Three woodcock.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: The Mourning Doves
Tribe does not have specific bag and 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories
possession restrictions for Tribal Season Dates: Begin September 1 and 1854 and 1837 Ceded Territories
members. The season on harlequin duck end November 30, 2015. Season Dates: Begin September 1 and
is closed. Daily Bag Limit: 20 geese. end November 30, 2015.
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regulations generally incorporate the Tribal Hunters Within Kalispel Ceded White-Fronted Geese, Brant, and Snow
same restrictions contained in parallel Lands Geese
State regulations. Ducks Season Dates: Open September 20
3. There are no possession limits, through November 30, 2015.
with the exception of 2 swans (in the Season Dates: Open October 3, 2015,
Daily Bag Limit: Five.
aggregate) and 25 rails (in the aggregate). through January 31, 2016.
For purposes of enforcing bag limits, all Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Woodcock, Mourning Doves, Snipe, and
migratory birds in the possession and Seven ducks, including no more than Sora and Virginia Rails
custody of tribal members on ceded two female mallards, two pintail, one Season Dates: Open September 1
lands are considered to have been taken canvasback, three scaup, and two through November 14, 2015.
on those lands unless tagged by a tribal redheads. The possession limit is twice Daily Bag Limit: 5 woodcock and 10
or State conservation warden as taken the daily bag limit. each of the other species.
on reservation lands. All migratory birds Geese General: Possession limits are twice
that fall on reservation lands do not the daily bag limits.
count as part of any off-reservation bag Season Dates: Open September 5, (k) The Little Traverse Bay Bands of
or possession limit. 2015, through January 31, 2016. Odawa Indians, Petoskey, Michigan
4. The baiting restrictions included in Daily Bag Limit: Six light geese and (Tribal Members Only).
the respective section 10.05(2)(h) of the four dark geese. The daily bag limit is
two brant and is in addition to dark Ducks
model ceded territory conservation
codes will be amended to include goose limits. Season Dates: Open September 1,
language which parallels that in place General: Tribal members must possess 2015, through January 31, 2016.
for nontribal members as published at a validated Migratory Bird Hunting and Daily Bag Limits: 20 ducks, including
64 FR 29799, June 3, 1999. Conservation Stamp and a tribal ceded no more than 5 hen mallards, 5 black
lands permit. ducks, 5 redheads, 5 wood ducks, 5
5. There are no shell limit restrictions.
(h) [Reserved] pintail, 5 scaup, and 5 canvasback.
6. Hunting hours are from 30 minutes
before sunrise to 30 minutes after (i) Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, Cass Mergansers
sunset. Lake, Minnesota (Tribal Members Only).
Season Dates: Open September 1,
(f) [Reserved] Ducks 2015, through January 31, 2016.
(g) Kalispel Tribe, Kalispel Daily Bag Limits: 10 mergansers,
Season Dates: Open September 15
Reservation, Usk, Washington (Tribal including no more than 5 hooded
through December 31, 2015.
Members and Nontribal Hunters) mergansers.
Daily Bag Limits: 10 ducks, including
Nontribal Hunters on Reservation no more than 5 pintail, 5 canvasback, Coots and Gallinules
and 5 black ducks. Season Dates: Open September 15
Geese
Geese through December 31, 2015.
Season Dates: Open September 5 Daily Bag Limit: 20.
through September 13, 2015, for the Season Dates: Open September 1
early season, and open October 3, 2015, through December 31, 2015. Canada Geese
through January 17, 2016, for the late Daily Bag Limits: 10 geese. Season Dates: Open September 1,
season. During this period, days to be General: Possession limits are twice 2015, through February 8, 2016.
hunted are specified by the Kalispel the daily bag limits. Shooting hours are Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate.
Tribe. Nontribal hunters should contact one-half hour before sunrise to one-half
the Tribe for more detail on hunting Sora and Virginia Rails
hour after sunset. Nontoxic shot is
days. required. Use of live decoys, bait, and Season Dates: Open September 1
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Five commercial use of migratory birds are through December 31, 2015.
Canada geese for the early season, and prohibited. Waterfowl may not be Daily Bag Limit: 20.
three light geese and four dark geese for pursued or taken while using motorized Snipe
the late season. The daily bag limit is craft.
two brant (when the State’s season is (j) Little River Band of Ottawa Season Dates: Open September 1
open) and is in addition to dark goose Indians, Manistee, Michigan (Tribal through December 31, 2015.
limits for the late season. The Members Only). Daily Bag Limit: 16.
possession limit is twice the daily bag 1836 Ceded Territory and Tribal Mourning Doves
limit. Reservation: Season Dates: Open September 1
Ducks Ducks through November 14, 2015.
Daily Bag Limit: 15.
Season Dates: Open September 18 Season Dates: Open September 12,
through September 20, 2015, and open 2015, through January 25, 2016. Woodcock
September 25 through September 27, Daily Bag Limits: 12 ducks, including Season Dates: Open September 1
2015, for the early season; and open no more than 6 mallards (2 of which through December 1, 2015.
October 3, 2015, through January 17, may be hens), 3 black ducks, 3 Daily Bag Limit: 10.
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2016, for the late season. redheads, 3 wood ducks, 2 pintail, 1
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: hooded merganser, and 2 canvasback. Sandhill Cranes
Seven ducks, including no more than Canada Geese Season Dates: Open September 1
two female mallards, two pintail, one through December 1, 2015.
canvasback, three scaup, and two Season Dates: Open September 1, Daily Bag Limit: One.
redheads. The possession limit is twice 2015, through February 8, 2016. General: Possession limits are twice
the daily bag limit. Daily Bag Limit: Five. the daily bag limits.
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(l) Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, Lower Geese Hunting and Conservation Stamp (Duck
Brule Reservation, Lower Brule, South Season Dates: Open September 26, Stamp) signed in ink across the face.
Dakota (Tribal Members and Nontribal 2015, through January 31, 2016. Special regulations established by the
Hunters). Daily Bag Limit: Four, including no Navajo Nation also apply on the
more than one brant. The seasons on reservation.
Tribal Members
Aleutian and dusky Canada geese are (p) Oneida Tribe of Indians of
Ducks, Mergansers, and Coots closed. Wisconsin, Oneida, Wisconsin (Tribal
Season Dates: Open September 1, Members Only).
General
2015, through March 10, 2016. Ducks (including mergansers)
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Six All other Federal regulations
contained in 50 CFR part 20 apply. The Season Dates: Open September 19
ducks, including no more five mallards through November 20, 2015, and open
(only two of which may be hens), three following restrictions also apply:
1. As per Makah Ordinance 44, only November 30 through December 6,
scaup, one mottled duck, two redheads, 2015.
three wood ducks, two canvasback, and shotguns may be used to hunt any
species of waterfowl. Additionally, Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Six,
two pintail. Coot daily bag limit is 15. including no more than six mallards
Merganser daily bag limit is five, shotguns must not be discharged within
0.25 miles of an occupied area. (three hen mallards), six wood ducks,
including no more than two hooded one redhead, two pintail, and one
2. Hunters must be eligible, enrolled
mergansers. The possession limit is hooded merganser. The possession limit
Makah tribal members and must carry
three times the daily bag limit. is twice the daily bag limit.
their Indian Treaty Fishing and Hunting
Canada Geese Identification Card while hunting. No Geese
tags or permits are required to hunt
Season Dates: Open September 1, Season Dates: Open September 1
waterfowl.
2015, through March 10, 2016. 3. The Cape Flattery area is open to through November 20, 2015, and open
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 6 waterfowl hunting, except in designated November 30 through December 31,
and 18, respectively. wilderness areas, or within 1 mile of 2015.
Cape Flattery Trail, or in any area that Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5
White-Fronted Geese
is closed to hunting by another and 10 Canada geese, respectively, from
Season Dates: Open September 1, ordinance or regulation. September 1 through November 20,
2015, through March 10, 2016. 4. The use of live decoys and/or 2015, and November 30 through 31,
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two baiting to pursue any species of 2015. Hunters will be issued five tribal
and six, respectively. waterfowl is prohibited. tags for geese in order to monitor goose
5. Steel or bismuth shot only for harvest. An additional five tags will be
Light Geese issued each time birds are registered. A
waterfowl is allowed; the use of lead
Season Dates: Open September 1, shot is prohibited. seasonal quota of 500 birds is adopted.
2015, through March 10, 2016. 6. The use of dogs is permitted to If the quota is reached before the season
Daily Bag Limit: 20. hunt waterfowl. concludes, the season will be closed at
General Conditions: All hunters must 7. Shooting hours for all species of that time.
comply with the basic Federal migratory waterfowl are one-half hour before Woodcock
bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part sunrise to sunset.
20, including the use of steel shot. 8. Open hunting areas are: GMUs 601 Season Dates: Open September 5
Nontribal hunters must possess a (Hoko), a portion of the 602 (Dickey) through November 1, 2015.
validated Migratory Bird Hunting and encompassing the area north of a line Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two
Conservation Stamp. The Lower Brule between Norwegian Memorial and east and four woodcock, respectively.
Sioux Tribe has an official Conservation to Highway 101, and 603 (Pysht). Doves
Code that hunters must adhere to when (o) Navajo Nation, Navajo Indian
Reservation, Window Rock, Arizona Season Dates: Open September 5
hunting in areas subject to control by through November 1, 2015.
the Tribe. (Tribal Members and Nontribal
Hunters). Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10
(m) [Reserved] and 20 doves, respectively.
(n) Makah Indian Tribe, Neah Bay, Band-Tailed Pigeons General Conditions: Tribal member
Washington (Tribal Members). shooting hours are one-half hour before
Season Dates: Open September 1
Band-Tailed Pigeons through 30, 2015. sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5 Nontribal members hunting on the
Season Dates: Open September 12 and 10 pigeons, respectively. Reservation or on lands under the
through October 25, 2015. jurisdiction of the Tribe must comply
Daily Bag Limit: Two band-tailed Mourning Doves with all State of Wisconsin regulations,
pigeons. Season Dates: Open September 1 including season dates, shooting hours,
Ducks and Coots through 30, 2015. and bag limits, which differ from tribal
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 member seasons. Tribal members and
Season Dates: Open September 26, and 20 doves, respectively. nontribal members hunting on the
2015, through January 31, 2016. General Conditions: Tribal and Reservation or on lands under the
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Daily Bag Limit: Seven ducks nontribal hunters will comply with all jurisdiction of the Tribe will observe all
including no more than five mallards basic Federal migratory bird hunting basic Federal migratory bird hunting
(only two of which can be a hen), one regulations in 50 CFR part 20, regarding regulations found in 50 CFR part 20,
redhead, one pintail, three scaup, and shooting hours and manner of taking. In with the following exceptions: Tribal
one canvasback. The seasons on wood addition, each waterfowl hunter 16 members are exempt from the purchase
duck and harlequin are closed. The coot years of age or over must carry on his/ of the Migratory Waterfowl Hunting and
daily bag limit is 25. her person a valid Migratory Bird Conservation Stamp (Duck Stamp); and
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Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate. Mourning Doves Geese
Coots and Gallinule Season Dates: Open September 16, Season Dates: Open September 15,
2015, through February 28, 2016. 2015, through January 15, 2016.
Season Dates: Open September 1 Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Four
through December 31, 2015. and 20 doves, respectively. geese, and may include no more than
Daily Bag Limit: 20 in the aggregate. two snow geese. The season on Aleutian
Snipe
Woodcock and cackling Canada geese is closed.
Season Dates: Open September 16, Possession limit is twice the daily bag
Season Dates: Open September 2 2015, through February 28, 2016. limit.
through December 1, 2015. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8
Daily Bag Limits: 10. and 16 snipe, respectively. Brant
Common Snipe Band-Tailed Pigeons Season Dates: Open September 1
through December 31, 2015.
Season Dates: Open September 15 Season Dates: Open September 16, Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two
through December 31, 2015. 2015, through February 28, 2016. and four brant, respectively.
Daily Bag Limits: 16. Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two
and four pigeons, respectively. Coots
Sora and Virginia Rails General Conditions: All hunters
Season Dates: Open September 1,
authorized to hunt migratory birds on
Season Dates: Open September 1 2015, through January 15, 2016.
the reservation must obtain a tribal Daily Bag Limits: 25 coots.
through December 31, 2015.
hunting permit from the respective
Daily Bag Limits: 20 in the aggregate. Tribe. Hunters are also required to Snipe
General: Possession limits are twice adhere to a number of special
the daily bag limits except for rails, of Season Dates: Open September 15,
regulations available at the tribal office. 2015, and through January 15, 2016.
which the possession limit equals the Hunters must observe all other basic
daily bag limit (20). Tribal members Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8
Federal migratory bird hunting and 16 snipe, respectively.
must possess a tribal hunting permit regulations in 50 CFR part 20.
from the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe pursuant (v) Spokane Tribe of Indians, Spokane Band-Tailed Pigeons
to tribal law. Shooting hours are one- Indian Reservation and Ceded Lands,
half hour before sunrise until one-half Season Dates: Open September 1
Wellpinit, Washington (Tribal Members through December 31, 2015.
hour after sunset. Hunters must observe Only). Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 5
all other basic Federal migratory bird
Ducks and 10 pigeons, respectively.
hunting regulations in 50 CFR part 20.
General Conditions: All tribal hunters
(t) [Reserved] Season Dates: Open September 2,
must obtain a Tribal Hunting Tag and
(u) Skokomish Tribe, Shelton, 2015, through January 31, 2016.
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Permit from the Tribe’s Natural
Washington (Tribal Members Only). Resources Department and must have
Seven ducks, including no more than
Ducks two hen mallards, two pintail, two the permit, along with the member’s
canvasback, three scaup, and two treaty enrollment card, on his or her
Season Dates: Open September 16,
redheads. Possession limit is twice the person while hunting. Shooting hours
2015, through February 28, 2016.
daily bag limit. are one-half hour before sunrise to one-
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: half hour after sunset, and steel shot is
Seven ducks, including no more than Geese required for all migratory bird hunting.
two hen mallards, one pintail, one Other special regulations are available at
canvasback, one harlequin per season, Season Dates: Open September 2,
2015, through January 31, 2016. the tribal office in Shelton, Washington.
and two redheads. Possession limit is Hunters must observe all other basic
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Four
twice the daily bag limit (except for Federal migratory bird hunting
dark geese and six light geese.
harlequin). regulations in 50 CFR part 20.
Possession limit is twice the daily bag
Geese limit. (x) [Reserved]
General Conditions: All tribal hunters (y) [Reserved]
Season Dates: Open September 16, must have a valid Tribal identification (z) The Tulalip Tribes of Washington,
2015, through February 28, 2016. card on his or her person while hunting. Tulalip Indian Reservation, Marysville,
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Four Shooting hours are one-half hour before Washington (Tribal Members Only).
geese, and may include no more than sunrise to sunset, and steel shot is
three light geese. The season on Ducks and Mergansers
required for all migratory bird hunting.
Aleutian Canada geese is closed. Hunters must observe all other basic Season Dates: Open September 2,
Possession limit is twice the daily bag Federal migratory bird hunting 2015, through February 29, 2016.
limit. regulations in 50 CFR part 20. Daily Bag and Possession Limits:
Brant (w) Squaxin Island Tribe, Squaxin Seven ducks, including no more than
Island Reservation, Shelton, Washington two hen mallards, two pintail, two
Season Dates: Open November 1, (Tribal Members Only) canvasback, three scaup, and two
2015, through February 15, 2016. redheads. Possession limit is twice the
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two Ducks daily bag limit.
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and four brant, respectively. Season Dates: Open September 1,
2015, through January 15, 2016. Geese
Coots
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Five Season Dates: Open September 2,
Season Dates: Open September 16, ducks, which may include only one 2015, through February 29, 2016.
2015, through February 28, 2016. canvasback. The season on harlequin Daily Bag and Possession Limits:
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 25 ducks is closed. Possession limit is Seven geese, including no more than
and 50 coots, respectively. twice the daily bag limit. four cackling and dusky Canada geese.
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Possession limit is twice the daily bag Geese Permit. Other special regulations
limit. Season Dates: Open September 1 established by the White Mountain
through December 15, 2015. Apache Tribe apply on the reservation.
Brant
Daily Bag Limit: 12 geese through Tribal and nontribal hunters will
Season Dates: Open September 2, comply with all basic Federal migratory
September 25, and 5 thereafter.
2015, through February 29, 2016. bird hunting regulations in 50 CFR part
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: Two Coots 20 regarding shooting hours and manner
and four brant, respectively. Season Dates: Open September 1 of taking.
Coots through November 30, 2015. (ee) [Reserved]
Daily Bag Limit: 20 coots. Dated: August 26, 2015.
Season Dates: Open September 2,
2015, through February 29, 2016. Snipe Karen Hyun,
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 25 Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
Season Dates: Open September 1 for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
and 25 coots, respectively. through November 30, 2015. [FR Doc. 2015–21595 Filed 8–31–15; 8:45 am]
Snipe Daily Bag Limit: 10 snipe.
BILLING CODE 4310–55–P
Season Dates: Open September 2, Mourning Dove
2015, through February 29, 2016. Season Dates: Open September 1
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 8 through November 30, 2015. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
and 16 snipe, respectively. Daily Bag Limit: 25 mourning dove.
General Conditions: All tribal hunters National Oceanic and Atmospheric
must have a valid Tribal identification Woodcock Administration
card on his or her person while hunting. Season Dates: Open September 1
All nontribal hunters must obtain and through November 30, 2015. 50 CFR Part 679
possess while hunting a valid Tulalip Daily Bag Limit: 10 woodcock. [Docket No. 141021887–5172–02]
Tribe hunting permit and be
accompanied by a Tulalip Tribal Rail RIN 0648–XE152
member. Shooting hours are one-half Season Dates: Open September 1
through November 30, 2015. Fisheries of the Exclusive Economic
hour before sunrise to sunset, and steel
Daily Bag Limit: 25 rail. Zone Off Alaska; Exchange of Flatfish
shot is required for all migratory bird
General Conditions: Shooting hours in the Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
hunting. Hunters must observe all other
are one-half hour before sunrise to one- Management Area
basic Federal migratory bird hunting
regulations in 50 CFR part 20. half hour after sunset. Nontoxic shot is AGENCY: National Marine Fisheries
(aa) Upper Skagit Indian Tribe, Sedro required. All other basic Federal Service (NMFS), National Oceanic and
Woolley, Washington (Tribal Members migratory bird hunting regulations Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),
Only). contained in 50 CFR part 20 will be Commerce.
observed. ACTION: Temporary rule; reallocation.
Mourning Doves (dd) White Mountain Apache Tribe,
Season Dates: Open September 1 Fort Apache Indian Reservation, SUMMARY: NMFS is exchanging unused
through December 31, 2015. Whiteriver, Arizona (Tribal Members Community Development Quota (CDQ)
Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 12 and Nontribal Hunters). for CDQ acceptable biological catch
and 15 mourning doves, respectively. (ABC) reserves. This action is necessary
Band-Tailed Pigeons (Wildlife
Tribal members must have the tribal to allow the 2015 total allowable catch
Management Unit 10 and areas south of
identification and harvest report card on of flathead sole, rock sole, and yellowfin
Y–70 and Y–10 in Wildlife Management
their person to hunt. Tribal members sole in the Bering Sea and Aleutian
Unit 7, Only)
hunting on the Reservation will observe Islands management area to be
all basic Federal migratory bird hunting Season Dates: Open September 1 harvested.
regulations found in 50 CFR part 20, through 15, 2015.
DATES: Effective September 1, 2015.
except shooting hours would be fifteen Daily Bag and Possession Limits:
Three and six pigeons, respectively. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
minutes before official sunrise to 15
minutes after official sunset. Steve Whitney, 907–586–7228.
Mourning Doves (Wildlife Management SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS
(bb) [Reserved] Unit 10 and areas south of Y–70 and Y–
(cc) White Earth Band of Ojibwe, manages the groundfish fishery in the
10 in Wildlife Management Unit 7, Bering Sea and Aleutian Islands
White Earth, Minnesota (Tribal Only)
Members Only). management area (BSAI) according to
Season Dates: Open September 1 the Fishery Management Plan for
Ducks through 15, 2015. Groundfish of the Bering Sea and
Season Dates: Open September 12 Daily Bag and Possession Limits: 10 Aleutian Islands Management Area
through December 15, 2015. and 20 doves, respectively. (FMP) prepared by the North Pacific
Daily Bag Limit for Ducks: 10 ducks, General Conditions: All nontribal Fishery Management Council under
including no more than 2 female hunters hunting band-tailed pigeons authority of the Magnuson-Stevens
mallards, 1 pintail, and 1 canvasback. and mourning doves on Reservation Fishery Conservation and Management
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lands shall have in their possession a Act. Regulations governing fishing by
Mergansers valid White Mountain Apache Daily or U.S. vessels in accordance with the FMP
Season Dates: Open September 12 Yearly Small Game Permit. In addition appear at subpart H of 50 CFR part 600
through December 15, 2015. to a small game permit, all nontribal and 50 CFR part 679.
Daily Bag Limit for Mergansers: Five hunters hunting band-tailed pigeons The 2015 flathead sole, rock sole and
mergansers, including no more than two must have in their possession a White yellowfin sole CDQ reserves specified in
hooded mergansers. Mountain Special Band-tailed Pigeon the BSAI are 2,545 metric tons (mt),
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| Category | Regulatory Information | |
| Collection | Federal Register | |
| sudoc Class | AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: | |
| Publisher | Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration | |
| Section | Rules and Regulations | |
| Action | Final rule. | |
| Dates | This rule takes effect on September 1, 2015. | |
| Contact | Ron W. Kokel, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, MS: MB, 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803; (703) 358-1967. | |
| FR Citation | 80 FR 52663 | |
| RIN Number | 1018-BA67 | |
| CFR Associated | Exports; Hunting; Imports; Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements; Transportation and Wildlife |
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