### Question
What does hunting year mean?


### Answer
**Hunting year** has the following meaning in *16 U.S.C. § 718j*:

> the 1-year period beginning on July 1 of each year

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 718j*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-PROTECTION OF MIGRATORY GAME AND INSECTIVOROUS BIRDS > SUBCHAPTER IV-HUNTING AND CONSERVATION STAMP TAX**

