The Association Applauds New Hunting and Fishing Opportunities
Sep 3, 2025, 11:46 AM
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) applauds the Department of the Interior (Department) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) for opening and expanding hunting and fishing opportunities within the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) and National Fish Hatchery System (NFHS). Yesterday, the 2025-2026 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations took effect, providing 42 new opportunities for hunting and angling across more than 87,000 acres within the NWRS and NFHS.
