closed season

American

noun

a period, usually for a specific part of the year, during which angling or hunting for a given species is legally prohibited.

closed season on ducks.

Example Sentences

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Still another proposal calls for a closed season on conch.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2023

TCI does have an annual three-month "closed" season on exports but environmentalists say it falls far short of what is required.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2020

The Golden Knights closed season 6-3-2, with the regulation losses coming against non-playoff teams: Arizona, Edmonton and Calgary.

From Washington Times • Apr. 9, 2018

Fillol's suspension will take into account the closed season, covering a 10-week period from April 6 until June 16 and then another four weeks between July 15 and August 11.

From The Guardian • Apr. 11, 2013

At various times a closed season was in force, but at present there is no limitation as to season.

From The Lobster Fishery of Maine Bulletin of the United States Fish Commission, Vol. 19, Pages 241-265, 1899 by Cobb, John N. (John Nathan)

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