H.Con.Res. 90 · 108th Congress
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.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Butch Otter
- Introduced
- 2003-03-11
- Latest action
- 2003-03-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Fisheries Conservation, Wildlife and Oceans.
Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (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.