The purpose of the proposed rule amendment is to clarify that migratory birds may be taken with centerfire shotguns during established area seasons when one or more migratory game birds are legal to take, except when prohibited by specific area rule; revise rule language related to the possession or use of guns for taking freshwater fish and wildlife; and allow the Executive Director or designee to issue permits to santioned raccoon or fox hunting organizations to allow raccoon hunting or fox chasing during otherwise closed seasons and at times and places designated in the permit. The effect of the proposed rule amendment would standardize rules on wildlife management areas and wildlife and environmental areas (WEAs) and enable the agency to better manage fish and wildlife resources and public use on WEAs.