Which act regulates the hunting of migratory birds?

The Migratory Bird Treaty Act is the key piece of legislation that regulates the hunting of migratory birds. This act was established to protect migratory bird populations by making it unlawful to hunt, kill, possess, or sell any migratory bird or its parts without a permit. The act emerged from international treaties between the United States and other countries, aiming to address the conservation of migratory birds that traverse national borders. It serves as a critical framework for ensuring that hunting practices are sustainable and that bird populations remain healthy.

Other laws, such as the Endangered Species Act, focus on the protection of species that are at risk of extinction rather than specifically managing migratory bird populations. The Wildlife Conservation Act aims at broader wildlife preservation and does not specifically target migratory birds. Similarly, the Federal Hunting Regulations Act does not exist as a recognized title and does not have the specified focus on migratory birds that the Migratory Bird Treaty Act does.