Accepting Public Comments on Proposed Hunting and Fishing Program Changes
The FWS is seeking public review and comment on the proposed opening or expansion of hunting and/or fishing. The public is invited to review the draft documents, including the draft plan(s), compatibility determination(s) as appropriate, and NEPA compliance documentation. The draft documents are available through the Federal Register docket number: FWS–HQ–NWRS–2026–1223.
The comment period on the proposed hunting and sport fishing regulations across Service-managed lands and waters will stay open for 30-days from May 27 through June 26, 2026. Please submit your comments directly through the Federal Register.
The National Wildlife Refuge System is the largest network of lands in the nation dedicated to wildlife conservation, with 565 national wildlife refuges covering more than 150 million acres. A hundred years in the making, the refuge system is a network of habitats that benefits wildlife, provides unparalleled outdoor experiences for all Americans, and protects a healthy environment.
Great Thicket NWR is currently in an interim period which is defined by policy as the “time between establishment of a new refuge… and the completion of an approved Comprehensive Conservation Plan.
Great Thicket NWR is currently in an interim period which is defined by policy as the “time between establishment of a new refuge… and the completion of an approved Comprehensive Conservation Plan.