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National call to federal protection for migratory birds
New York officials and national groups urge Congress to pass the Weeks bill. It would place migratory birds under federal custody and let the Department of Agriculture set closed seasons across interstate routes, while not altering state laws for resident species. Support from Audubon societies and ornithologists emphasizes uniform protections to safeguard crops and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uncle Sam
National Association of Audubon Societies
Congress
Sportsmen's
Audubon
Washington
Committee On Agriculture
House of Representatives
Department of Agriculture
American
Ornithologists’ Union
New York Association For the Protection of Game
Minnesota
Oklahoma
William Dutcher
Broadway