0 a period of the year in which the hunting of a particular type of animal, for example birds or fish, is not allowed:
That appears to give the birds greater protection throughout the season, in particular the closed season.
Is it not the case that before the war some fishermen had a closed season during the year?
He is, of course, in the closed season.
It seems about as irrelevant to have a closed season for salmon as it would be to have a closed season for growing battery hens.
Having a closed season is certainly an effective means of preserving fish stocks, and this has been borne out in practical and scientific terms.
It would have provided a closed season for roe deer and would have stopped a number of brutal practices.
He suggested that it should be permitted for a limited period with a closed season.
There is talk of a six weeks' closed season.
