On Thursday, August 27, 2009, the Fisheries and Wildlife Board held a public hearing in Hubbardston and then voted on regulations establishing the 2009-2010 migratory game bird seasons, bag limits, and methods of take. Migratory game bird regulations and a map outlining waterfowl hunting zones are posted on the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife website at
www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/recreation/hunting/waterfowl/waterfowl_hunting_home.htm. Hard copies of the Migratory Game Bird regulations will be available by mid-September. Hunters planning to hunt ducks, geese, woodcock, and other migratory game birds are reminded that they must obtain a free Harvest Information Program (HIP) number by calling 1-800-WETLAND (938-5263). In order to be eligible for the free HIP number, hunters must possess a 2009 hunting license and complete a voice survey of any past migratory bird hunting activities. Online license buyers can complete the HIP survey on the MassOutdoors website. Anyone finding a banded bird should report the band information to the federal government at
www.reportband.gov or call 1-800-327-BAND.
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