August 17, 2010
Delta to USFWS: States Need Flexible Zoning Options for Hunter Opportunity
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service should allow states to have greater zoning options beginning for the 2011 waterfowl-hunting season, according to Delta Waterfowl Senior Vice President John Devney.
In a letter to acting USFWS Director Rowan Gould, Devney wrote, "States face myriad challenges when establishing hunting regulations and, in some cases, a lack of flexibility can make distribution of hunting opportunities a difficult task."
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife will consider new zoning options this fall. The idea is supported by the four Flyway Councils, the National Flyway Council and the Service Regulations Committee (SRC).
Read the entire letter (PDF)