HCONRES 275 · 107th Congress · Animals
Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons for migratory mourning doves should be modified so that individuals have a fair and equitable opportunity to hunt such birds.
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EnactedLatest: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.(2002-03-07)
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Expresses the sense of Congress that, to provide a fair and equitable opportunity for individuals to hunt for mourning doves: (1) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 should be modified to allow for mourning dove hunting during the last week in August in areas north of 37 degrees north latitude; (2) the United States should begin discussions with the appropriate parties to ensure that all Americans have an opportunity to harvest migratory mourning doves in an equitable manner; and (3) hunters and wildlife management agencies in States north of 37 degrees north latitude should support an earlier opening date for the mourning dove hunting season.…
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