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Federal Register · Docket FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1223
● PROPOSED — NOT YET LAW · COMMENT OPEN UNTIL JUNE 26, 11:59 PM ET

111 new hunting
grounds
proposed across 32 states

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to open or expand hunting and fishing access at 111 National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries for the 2026-2027 season — including 16 stations being opened to public hunting for the very first time. Find what is changing in your state below.

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02 · Public Comment Open

Public comment closes June 26

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is collecting public comment on this proposed rule until June 26, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time. Comments are posted publicly on regulations.gov — avoid including personal information you do not want published.

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03 · All Proposed Changes

111 stations · 32 states

Filter by your state to see what is being proposed near you. Each station can have changes in up to four categories: migratory bird, upland game, big game, and fishing.

About this data

Data sourced from Federal Register Docket FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1223, Attachment A. Categories reflect the federal classification (migratory bird, upland game, big game, sport fishing) — which specific species are huntable depends on state regulations. This is a proposed rule, not yet law. Hunting access within any refuge varies by unit, season, and species. Always check the official station regulations before hunting: fws.gov/refuges.

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