# Fish and Wildlife Service 14 documents across 10 days of the archive, 3 of them final rules. The five most recent days are below. [HTML](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/fish-and-wildlife-service/) · [the long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/fish-and-wildlife-service/archive.md) · [the daily issue](https://downstream.sh/daily/index.md) ## Dates this agency has set that have not yet arrived | Date | Offset | What | Document | Agency | |---|---|---|---|---| | 2026-09-09 | +5d | Comments close | [Foreign Endangered Species; Receipt of Permit Applications](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/10/2026-16260/foreign-endangered-species-receipt-of-permit-applications) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-09-10 | +6d | Comments close | [Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities; Proposed Incidental Harassment Authorization for Southwest Alaska Stock of Northern Sea Otters in Unalaska, Alaska](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/11/2026-16367/marine-mammals-incidental-take-during-specified-activities-proposed-incidental-harassment) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-09-11 | +7d | Comments close | [Marine Mammals; Incidental Take During Specified Activities; Proposed Incidental Harassment Authorization for Southeast Alaska Stock of Northern Sea Otters in Juneau, Alaska](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/12/2026-16379/marine-mammals-incidental-take-during-specified-activities-proposed-incidental-harassment) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-09-14 | +10d | Comments close | [Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; North American Woodcock Singing Ground Survey](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16520/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget-north) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-09-21 | +17d | Comments close | [General Conservation Plan for the Alabama beach mouse; Categorical Exclusion; Baldwin County, AL](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/21/2026-17152/general-conservation-plan-for-the-alabama-beach-mouse-categorical-exclusion-baldwin-county-al) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-09-30 | +26d | Comments close | [Authorization Conditions and State Seasons for Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17732/authorization-conditions-and-state-seasons-for-seasonal-migratory-game-bird-hunting) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-10-01 | +27d | Comments close | [National Wildlife Refuge System; 2026-2027 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/01/2026-17895/national-wildlife-refuge-system-2026-2027-station-specific-hunting-and-sport-fishing-regulations) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-10-02 | +28d | Comments close | [Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, Experimental Populations](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17936/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-10-02 | +28d | Comments close | [Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Non-Federal Oil and Gas Operations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17935/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-10-05 | +31d | Comments close | [Endangered Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18070/endangered-species-receipt-of-recovery-permit-applications) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | | 2026-10-13 | +39d | Comments close | [Agency Information Collection Activities; Federal Fish and Wildlife Permit Applications and Reports-Migratory Birds](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/13/2026-16534/agency-information-collection-activities-federal-fish-and-wildlife-permit-applications-and) | Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service | ## 4 September 2026 — 1 document [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-04.md) > The Fish and Wildlife Service found nine species not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened under the Endangered Species Act. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/fish-and-wildlife-service/#s-2026-09-04 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Nine Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species *Rule* — Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), announce findings that nine species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA or Act). After a thorough review of the best scientific and commercial data available, we find that it is not warranted at this time to list the Big Bar hesperian (Vespericola pressleyi), Chesapeake logperch (Percina bimaculate), Kirtland's snake (Clonophis kirtlandii), orangefin madtom (Noturus gilberti), Shasta chaparral (Trilobopsis roperi), Shasta hesperian (Vespericola shasta), Shasta sideband (Monadenia troglodytes troglodytes), tall western penstemon (Penstemon hesperius), and Wintu sideband (Monadenia troglodytes wintu). However, we ask the public to submit to us at any time any new information relevant to the status of any of the species mentioned above or their habitats. 91 FR 56783 · FR Doc. 2026-18123 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-04/pdf/2026-18123.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/04/2026-18123/endangered-and-threatened-wildlife-and-plants-nine-species-not-warranted-for-listing-as-endangered) ## 3 September 2026 — 1 document [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-03.md) > The Fish and Wildlife Service invited public comment on recovery permit applications to conduct activities for endangered species under the Endangered Species Act. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/fish-and-wildlife-service/#s-2026-09-03 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Endangered Species; Receipt of Recovery Permit Applications *Notice* — Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) invites the public, as well as local, State, Tribal, and Federal agencies, to comment on recovery permit applications to conduct activities intended to enhance the propagation and survival of endangered species under section 10(a)(1)(A) of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). With some exceptions, the ESA prohibits activities affecting ESA-listed species unless the Service issues a federal authorization, such as a permit, to allow for those activities. Prior to issuing 10(a)(1) permits for endangered species the Service must invite public comment and to consider any information received during the public comment period. We will consider all information received during the public comment period, before issuing any of the requested permits. - **Comments close** 5 October 2026 (in 31 days) 91 FR 56659 · FR Doc. 2026-18070 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-03/pdf/2026-18070.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/03/2026-18070/endangered-species-receipt-of-recovery-permit-applications) ## 2 September 2026 — 2 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-02.md) > Fish and Wildlife Service published notices proposing to renew five information collections under the Paperwork Reduction Act. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/fish-and-wildlife-service/#s-2026-09-02 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Endangered and Threatened Wildlife, Experimental Populations *Notice* — Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew three information collections without change. - **Comments close** 2 October 2026 (in 28 days) 91 FR 56460 · FR Doc. 2026-17936 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-02/pdf/2026-17936.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17936/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget) ### Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget; Non-Federal Oil and Gas Operations on National Wildlife Refuge System Lands *Notice* — Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an existing information collection without change. - **Comments close** 2 October 2026 (in 28 days) 91 FR 56467 · FR Doc. 2026-17935 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-02/pdf/2026-17935.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/02/2026-17935/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-the-office-of-management-and-budget) ## 1 September 2026 — 1 document [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-09-01.md) > The Fish and Wildlife Service published a rule opening or expanding hunting and sport fishing opportunities on 111 field stations within the National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/fish-and-wildlife-service/#s-2026-09-01 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### National Wildlife Refuge System; 2026-2027 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations *Rule* — Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS or Service), open or expand hunting opportunities on 111 field stations, including 107 units of the National Wildlife Refuges System (Refuge System or NWRS) and 4 units of the National Fish Hatchery System (Hatchery System or NFHS). This includes opening hunting or sport fishing opportunities for the first time on 14 National Wildlife Refuges (NWR) and 3 National Fish Hatcheries (NFH). These actions will open or expand more than 1,450 opportunities for hunting and fishing across the NWRS and NFHS in order to increase access for the American public. In accordance with Secretary's Order (S.O.) 3447 and Director's Order (D.O.) 233, we also make changes to existing station-specific regulations in order to improve the clarity and accuracy of regulations, reduce the regulatory burden on the public, ensure consistency across FWS lands and waters, and comply with a Presidential mandate for plain-language standards. - **Comments close** 1 October 2026 (in 27 days) - **Takes effect** 31 August 2026 (4 days ago) 91 FR 56290 · FR Doc. 2026-17895 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-09-01/pdf/2026-17895.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/09/01/2026-17895/national-wildlife-refuge-system-2026-2027-station-specific-hunting-and-sport-fishing-regulations) ## 31 August 2026 — 2 documents [the whole issue for this day](https://downstream.sh/daily/2026-08-31.md) > Fish and Wildlife Service published a rule changing the administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird hunting to issue limits once every three years instead of annually. — via Downstream, https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/fish-and-wildlife-service/#s-2026-08-31 *Machine-written by `claude-haiku-4-5-20251001` from the documents below.* ### Process for Authorizing Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting *Rule · significant under E.O. 12866* — Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) is changing the administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird hunting in the United States. Migratory game bird hunting regulations are currently promulgated annually to provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance; aid Federal, State, and Tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds; and allow harvests at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions. The Service is adopting a more efficient administrative process for authorizing seasonal migratory game bird hunting. The Service will issue a memorandum to establish the limits and authorize seasonal migratory game bird hunting once every 3 years. The Service will continue to make annual decisions on harvest levels and will update the memorandum sooner than 3 years if changes are prescribed by our decision frameworks. The process eliminates the need for subsequent annual Federal regulation promulgation and rulemaking and is expected to increase efficiency; better meet State, Tribal, and Federal rulemaking constraints; and reduce the complexity and costs. Our goal is to better serve State partners and the hunting public while continuing to meet the legal and conservation purposes of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Tribes are already authorized under a similar process. - **Takes effect** 31 August 2026 (4 days ago) 91 FR 55794 · FR Doc. 2026-17733 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-31/pdf/2026-17733.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17733/process-for-authorizing-seasonal-migratory-game-bird-hunting) ### Authorization Conditions and State Seasons for Seasonal Migratory Game Bird Hunting *Notice* — Interior Department · Fish and Wildlife Service The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service or we) announces the availability of the 2026 Migratory Game Bird Hunting (MGBH) Memorandum setting forth the authorization conditions (conditions or limits) within which States and Tribes may establish their hunting regulations for certain migratory game birds. The conditions include species for which seasons may be opened, season dates, season lengths, shooting hours, bag and possession limits, areas where migratory game bird hunting may occur, and other restrictions. The conditions are necessary to allow States and Tribes to establish their migratory game bird hunting regulations and to allow harvest at levels compatible with migratory game bird population status and habitat conditions. Migratory game bird hunting seasons provide opportunities for recreation and sustenance, and aid Federal, State, and Tribal governments in the management of migratory game birds. We are also announcing the availability of the 2026 memorandum with seasons, hours, areas, and daily bag and possession limits for migratory game bird hunting in certain States that requested we publish these. Taking of migratory birds is prohibited unless specifically provided for in this memorandum and other applicable State and Federal regulations. - **Comments close** 30 September 2026 (in 26 days) 91 FR 55892 · FR Doc. 2026-17732 · [official PDF](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-08-31/pdf/2026-17732.pdf) · [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/31/2026-17732/authorization-conditions-and-state-seasons-for-seasonal-migratory-game-bird-hunting) ## Earlier 5 further days are in the [long-form archive](https://downstream.sh/daily/agency/fish-and-wildlife-service/archive.md). ## Ask an assistant instead Everything on this page is also a tool call. 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