Great Lakes Migratory Bird Research and Management Act

H.R. 5089, the Great Lakes Migratory Bird Research and Management Act, would authorize the Great Lakes Fishery Commission to study how migratory birds impact commercial and recreational fishing in the Great Lakes region. The bill would require the Department of the Interior to issue permits to state, federal, and tribal agencies, allowing them to manage or remove certain migratory birds to prevent them from over-consuming fish populations. For citizens, this legislation aims to protect the economic and recreational value of Great Lakes fisheries by reducing the damage caused by bird predation on local fish stocks.