KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA), along with the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (NRCA), is inviting licensed hunters and other interested stakeholders to participate in its 2026 Game Bird Hunters’ Forum.

The virtual forum is set for Thursday, August 13 at 4:00 pm.

According to NEPA in a press release, participants will be briefed on important changes to this year’s bird shooting season as well as regulations governing the staging of the event.

“The changes to the 2026 game bird hunting season were necessary in view of the impact of Hurricane Melissa on the nation’s bird population and the need for conservation of the species. Representatives from NEPA, the NRCA and other relevant stakeholders will provide guidance and details on the shortened four-weekend hunting season, changes to bag limits, restrictions on the hunting of White-crowned Pigeons in specified parishes, and areas where no game bird hunting is permitted, among other matters,” NEPA said.

The forum will also allow hunters to ask questions and receive clarification from technical and legal experts on the updated requirements.

NEPA and the NRCA are encouraging all licensed hunters to participate to ensure they are fully aware of the regulations and other important information ahead of the start of the 2026 game bird hunting season.

The meeting link will be available through NEPA’s social media pages on Facebook, Instagram and X (@nepajamaica).