Proposed Regulations for Migratory Birds 



23s 



Shore birds. — The closed season on black-breasted and golden plover, 

 jacksnipe or Wilson snipe, and greater and lesser yellowlegs shall be between 

 December 16 and September 1, next following, except as follows: 



Exceptions: In Alabama the closed season shall be between December 16 and 

 November 1. 



In Louisiana and Tennessee the closed season shall be between December 16 

 and October 1. 



In Arizona the closed season shall be between December 16 and October 15. 



In Utah, on snipe the closed season shall be between December 16 and October 

 1, and on plover and yellowlegs shall be until September 1, 19 18. 



Regulation 10. Hearings 



Persons recommending changes in the regulations or desiring to submit 

 evidence in person or by attorney as to the necessity for such changes should 

 make application to the Secretary of Agriculture. Whenever possible hearings 

 will be arranged at central points, and due notice thereof given by publication 

 or otherwise as may be deemed appropriate. Persons recommending changes 

 should be prepared to show the necessity for such action and to submit evidence 

 other than that based on reasons of personal convenience or a desire to kill 

 game during a longer open season. 



LONG-EARED OWL. 

 Photographed at Camden, N. J., February 9, 1013, by Julian K. Potter 



