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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 32
RIN 1018-AA71
Refuge-Specific Hunting and Fishing Regulations
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) amends certain
regulations that pertain to migratory game bird hunting, upland game
hunting, big game hunting and sport fishing on individual national
wildlife refuges. Refuge hunting and fishing programs are reviewed
annually to determine whether the individual refuge regulations
governing these programs should be modified, deleted or have additions
made to them. Changing environmental conditions, State and Federal
regulations, and other factors affecting wildlife populations and
habitat may warrant modifications to insure the continued compatibility
of hunting and fishing with the purposes for which the individual
refuges were established. Modifications are designed, to the extent
practical, to make refuge hunting and fishing programs consistent with
State regulations.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective February 11, 1994.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duncan L. Brown, Division of Refuges,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street, NW., MS 670 ARLSQ,
Washington, DC 20240; Telephone (703) 358-1744.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 50 CFR part 32 contains provisions governing
hunting and fishing on national wildlife refuges. Hunting and fishing
are regulated on refuges to (1) insure compatibility with refuge
purposes, (2) properly manage the wildlife resource, (3) protect other
refuge values, and (4) insure refuge user safety. On many refuges, the
Service policy of adopting State hunting regulations is adequate in
meeting these objectives. On other refuges, it is necessary to
supplement State regulations with more restrictive Federal regulations
to insure that the Service meets its management responsibilities, as
outlined under the section entitled ``Conformance with Statutory and
Regulatory Authorities.'' Refuge-specific hunting and fishing
regulations may be issued only after a wildlife refuge is opened to
migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big game hunting or
sport fishing through publication in the Federal Register. These
regulations may list the wildlife species that may be hunted or are
subject to sport fishing, seasons, bag limits, methods of hunting or
fishing, descriptions of open areas, and other provisions as
appropriate. Previously issued refuge-specific regulations for hunting
and fishing are contained in 50 CFR part 32. Many of the amendments to
these sections are being promulgated to standardize and clarify the
existing language of these regulations.
In the September 22, 1993, issue of the Federal Register, 58 FR
49382, the Service published a proposed rulemaking and invited public
comment. The Service received no outside comments to the rulemaking and
minor administrative corrections were made as submitted by the Regional
Offices. Any further delay in the finalization of the refuge-specific
regulations would hinder the effective administration of the hunts
already scheduled for this year. Therefore, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3),
the Service finds good cause to make this rule effective upon
publication.
Conformance with Statutory and Regulatory Authorities
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (NWRSAA) of
1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 668dd), and the Refuge Recreation Act of
1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k) govern the administration and public use of
national wildlife refuges. Specifically, Section 4(d)(1)(A) of the
NWRSAA authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to permit the use of
any area within the Refuge System for any purpose, including but not
limited to, hunting, fishing and public recreation, accommodations and
access, when he determines that such uses are compatible with the major
purpose(s) for which the area was established.
The Refuge Recreation Act authorizes the Secretary to administer
areas within the Refuge System for public recreation as an appropriate
incidental or secondary use only to the extent that it is practicable
and not inconsistent with the primary purpose(s) for which the areas
were established. The Refuge Recreation Act also authorizes the
Secretary to issue regulations to carry out the purposes of the Act.
Hunting and sport fishing plans are developed for each refuge prior to
opening it to hunting or fishing. In many cases, refuge-specific
hunting and fishing regulations are included in the hunting and sport
fishing plans to ensure the compatibility of the hunting and sport
fishing programs with the purposes for which the refuge was
established. Initial compliance with the NWRSAA and Refuge Recreation
Act is ensured when hunting and sport fishing plans are developed, and
the determinations required by these acts are made prior to the
addition of refuges to the lists of areas open to hunting and fishing
in 50 CFR. Continued compliance is ensured by annual review of hunting
and sport fishing programs and regulations.
This rulemaking has been reviewed by the Office of Management and
Budget under Executive Order 12866.
Paperwork Reduction Act
The information collection requirements for part 32 are found in 50
CFR part 25 and have been approved by the Office of Management and
Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and assigned clearance number 1018-
0014. The information is being collected to assist the Service in
administering these programs in accordance with statutory authorities
which require that recreational uses be compatible with the primary
purposes for which the areas were established. The information
requested in the application form is required to obtain a benefit.
The public reporting burden for the application form is estimated
to average six (6) minutes per response, including time for reviewing
instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing the form.
Direct comments on the burden estimate or any other aspect of this form
to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street NW., MS 224 ARLSQ, Washington, DC
20240; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction
Project (1018-0014), Washington, DC 20503.
Environmental Considerations
Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969
(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4332(C)) and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
U.S.C. 1531-1543) is ensured when hunting and sport fishing plans are
developed, and the determinations required by these acts are made prior
to the addition of refuges to the lists of areas open to hunting and
fishing in 50 CFR. Refuge-specific hunting and fishing regulations are
subject to a categorical exclusion from the NEPA process if they do not
significantly alter the existing use of a particular national wildlife
refuge. The changes proposed in this rulemaking would not substantially
alter the existing uses of the refuges involved. Information regarding
hunting and fishing permits and the conditions that apply to individual
refuge hunts, sport fishing activities and maps of the respective areas
are retained at refuge headquarters and can be obtained from the
regional offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the addresses
listed below:
Region 1--California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Eastside Federal Complex, suite 1692, 911 NE. 11th
Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181; Telephone (503) 231-6214.
Region 2--Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103; Telephone
(505) 766-1829.
Region 3--Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio,
and Wisconsin.
Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Federal Building, Fort Snelling, Twin Cities,
Minnesota 55111; Telephone (612) 725-3507.
Region 4--Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Puerto Rico,
and the Virgin Islands.
Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75 Spring Street
SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303; Telephone (404) 331-0833.
Region 5--Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 300 W. Gate Center Drive, Hadley, Massachusetts
01035; Telephone (413) 253-8200.
Region 6--Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South
Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.
Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, Box 25486, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado
80225; Telephone (303) 236-8145.
Region 7--Alaska (hunting and fishing on Alaska refuges is in
accordance with State regulations. There are no refuge-specific hunting
and fishing regulations for these refuges).
Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, Alaska 99503; Telephone
(907) 786-3538.
Duncan L. Brown, Division of Refuges, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, Washington, DC 20240, is the primary author of this rulemaking
document.
List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 32
Hunting, Fishing, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,
Wildlife, Wildlife refuges.
Accordingly, part 32 of chapter I of title 50 of the Code of
Federal Regulations is amended as set forth below:
PART 32--[AMENDED]
1. The authority citation for part 32 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd, and 715i.
Sec. 32.71 [Amended]
2. Section 32.7 is amended by adding the alphabetical listings of
``Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge'' under the state of
Arizona, ``Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge'' and ``Kakahaia National
Wildlife Refuge'' under the state of Hawaii, ``Stillwater Management
Area'' and ``Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge'' under the state of
Nevada, and by removing the listing of ``Willow Creek National Wildlife
Refuge'' under the state of California.
3. Section 32.20 Alabama is amended by revising paragraph D. of
Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph D.1. of
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.20 Alabama.
* * * * *
Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing, boating and public access are permitted only from
one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
2. Frogging, turtle trapping and bowfishing are not permitted.
3. The use of trot lines, snag lines, set lines, nets or traps
is not permitted.
4. Airboats and jet skis are prohibited.
5. Fishing or entry is not permitted in the waterfowl sanctuary
areas from December 1 through March 1.
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing.* * *
1. Fishing, frogging and turtle trapping are permitted year-
round in all refuge waters contiguous with the Walter F. George
Reservoir, with the following exception: no bank fishing is allowed
from the Bradley, Houston or Kennedy Units from November 1 through
February 29, annually.
* * * * *
4. Section 32.22 Arizona is amended by adding Bill Williams River
National Wildlife Refuge to the alphabetical listing; revising
paragraphs B. and C. of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising introductory text of paragraph A., revising paragraphs A.1.,
A.2., A.4., A.6, and A.7., B.1., B.2., B.3., and removing paragraphs
B.4., B.5., and B.6., and revising paragraphs C. and D. of Cibola
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising introductory text of paragraph
A., revising paragraphs A.3. and adding new paragraphs A.4. and A.5.,
revising paragraphs B.4., C., and D. of Havasu National Wildlife
Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B.1., B.2., B.3., and adding new
paragraphs B.4. and B.5., and revising paragraph D. of Imperial
National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph B.1. and removing
paragraph B.3. of Kofa National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.22 Arizona.
* * * * *
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning and
white-winged doves is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Hunters shall possess and use,
while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and cottontail rabbit
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following conditions:
1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
2. Only shotguns are permitted.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of desert bighorn sheep is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted in designated
areas.
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of cottontail rabbit,
jackrabbit, coyote, fox, skunks, badger, weasel, raccoon, ringtail
and bobcat is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule and white-tailed deer,
javelina and feral hogs is permitted on designated areas of the
refuge.
* * * * *
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots, moorhens, common snipe, mourning and white-winged dove is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Only shotguns are permitted.
2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
4. Payment of a hunt fee is required.
* * * * *
6. Hunting is permitted until 3 p.m.
7. Temporary blinds, boats, and decoys must be removed from the
refuge following each day's hunt.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Only shotguns and bows and arrows are permitted.
2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
3. Hunting is permitted until 3 p.m.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule deer is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:
During the waterfowl season, hunting of deer is not permitted on
farm Unit 2 before 12 p.m. each day.
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and frogging are permitted subject to
the following conditions:
1. Cibola Lake and all adjoining land East of the Colorado River
Dry Cut in Zone III is open to fishing from March 15 through Labor
Day.
2. Cibola Lake and all adjoining land East of the Colorado River
Dry Cut in Zone III is closed to frogging after Labor Day.
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning and
white-winged doves, ducks, coots, moorhens, geese and common snipe
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following conditions:
* * * * *
3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
4. The following apply only to Pintail Slough (all refuge lands
north of the north dike):
i. A fee is required for waterfowl hunting.
ii. Dove hunting is permitted only during the September season.
5. Temporary blinds, boats, and decoys must be removed from the
refuge following each day's hunt.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
4. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of desert bighorn sheep is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following condition: Designated portions
of the Topock Marsh are closed to all entry from October 1 through
January 31.
Imperial National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning and
white-winged doves, ducks, coot, moorhens, geese and common snipe is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Pits and permanent blinds are not allowed.
2. Temporary blinds, boats and decoys must be removed from the
refuge following each day's hunt.
3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Allowed methods of take for quail and cottontail rabbit are
shotgun and bow and arrow.
2. Nontoxic shot is required for hunting quail and cottontail
rabbit.
3. Cottontail rabbit hunting is permitted September 1-February
7.
4. Permits are required for hunting coyote, bobcat and fox.
5. Coyote, bobcat and fox hunting is permitted October 8-
February 28 only, except that it is not permitted during the State
general deer season.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and frogging for bullfrogs (Rana
catesbeiana) are permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject
to the following condition: Designated portions of the Martinez Lake
and Ferguson Lake are closed to entry from October 1 to March 1.
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Hunting of coyote, fox, and bobcat is permitted October 8-
February 28 except as provided below.
* * * * *
5. Section 32.23 Arkansas is amended by revising paragraph D.1. and
adding new paragraph D.7 to Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraph D.1. of Cache River National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraphs A., B. and C. of Felsenthal National Wildlife
Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B. and C. of Overflow National
Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph D. of Wapanocca National
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.23 Arkansas.
* * * * *
Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing is permitted from March 1 through October 31 with the
following exceptions: Bank fishing is permitted at any time in the
area around Floodway Dam south of the Highway 18 bridge, and fishing
only from sunrise to sunset from nonmotorized boats and boats with
electric motors is permitted in the Sand Slough-Mud Slough Area from
November 1 through the end of February.
* * * * *
7. The taking of largemouth bass is permitted in accordance with
the posted length and/or slot limits.
Cache River National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing or entry is not permitted in the waterfowl sanctuary
areas from November 15 through February 28.
* * * * *
Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks, geese,
coots, and woodcock is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit,
raccoon, and opossum is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
Overflow National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks, geese,
coots, and woodcock is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit,
raccoon, and opossum is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing is permitted from March 15 through September 30 only
from sunrise to sunset.
2. The use of live carp, shad, buffalo, and goldfish for bait is
not permitted.
3. The use of yo-yos, jugs, drops, trotlines and all commercial
fishing tackle is not permitted.
4. Big Creek and Ditch 8 are closed to fishing.
5. The taking of largemouth bass is permitted in accordance with
the posted length and/or slot limits.
* * * * *
6. Section 32.24 California is amended by revising paragraph
A.2. of Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs
A. and B. of Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new
paragraphs A.4. and A.5., and revising paragraphs B. and D. of
Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B. of Kern
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Kesterson
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.6. and B.1. of
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge; by removing paragraph A.5.
and revising paragraph B. of Merced National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraphs A.4. and B. of Modoc National Wildlife Refuge;
by revising paragraph A.4. and adding paragraph A.5., and by
revising paragraph B. of Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraph A. of Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraph A.3. of Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge; by
removing paragraph A.6. of San Francisco Bay National Wildlife
Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.3. and B. of San Luis National
Wildlife Refuge; by removing paragraph A.5. of San Pablo Bay
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A. and B. of Sutter
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.7. and B.1. of
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge; and by removing the alphabetical
listing of Willow Creek National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.24 California.
* * * * *
Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots, moorhens and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the
refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
2. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the
field.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only.
Bicycles and other conveyances are not permitted.
2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Delevan National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
5. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the
field.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted only in
the free roam areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. A special one-day pheasant hunt is permitted in the spaced
blind unit on the first Monday after the opening of the State
pheasant hunting season.
2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and
other conveyances are not permitted.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted during daylight hours
only from February 15 through October 1.
* * * * *
Kern National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Pheasant hunting is only permitted in the free roam unit.
2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shot.
* * * * *
Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots and moorhens is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following conditions:
1. Hunters must travel to and from parking areas and blind sites
with firearms unloaded.
2. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shells per day.
3. Hunters are restricted to their original spaced blind except
for retrieving downed birds, placing decoys, or traveling to and
from the parking area.
4. Hunters must hunt from their original spaced blind except
when shooting to retrieve crippled birds.
* * * * *
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
6. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Merced National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
* * * * *
Modoc National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:
Hunting is by permit only and is limited to junior hunters
possessing a valid Junior Hunting license. Hunters shall possess and
use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
5. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the
field.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. A special one-day only pheasant hunt is permitted in the
spaced blind unit on the first Monday after the opening of the State
pheasant hunting season.
2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and
other conveyances are not permitted.
* * * * *
Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots, and moorhens is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
* * * * *
Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
3. Firearms must be unloaded while being transported between
parking areas and blind sites.
* * * * *
San Luis National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:
Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic
shot.
* * * * *
Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game BirdsSec. . Hunting of geese,
ducks, coots, moorhens and snipe is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
2. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the
field.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
2. Access is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and other
conveyances are not permitted.
* * * * *
Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
7. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
7. Section 32.28 Florida is amended by revising paragraph D. of
J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs
D.1. and D.2. of Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge; by revising
the refuge heading and paragraph D. of Merritt Island National Wildlife
Refuge; and by revising paragraphs C. and D. of St. Vincent National
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.28 Florida.
* * * * *
J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and crabbing are permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing is permitted in refuge waters except in the Mangrove
Head Pond, Tower Pond, and Tarpon Bay Slough at the Bailey Tract.
2. Taking of blue crabs is permitted with the use of dip nets
only. The use of lines, traps, and bait are not permitted.
3. Daily limit of 20 blue crabs per person of which no more than
10 can be females.
4. The taking of horseshoe crabs, stone crabs and spider crabs
is prohibited.
* * * * *
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing is permitted in interior creeks, sloughs and ponds
year-round from sunrise to sunset except that fishing is not
permitted during quota big game hunts.
2. Boats are not permitted in refuge ponds. Boats may not be
left on the refuge overnight.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing, crabbing, clamming, oystering and
shrimping are permitted in designated areas of the refuge subject to
the following conditions:
1. Night fishing is permitted from a boat only in Mosquito
Lagoon, Indian River, Banana River, and Haulover Canal. A night
fishing permit is required.
2. Fishing lines must be attended at all times.
3. Vehicle access north and south Haulover Canal is limited to
designated public access routes and launch areas.
4. Boat launching off Black Point Wildlife Drive is prohibited.
5. Air thrust boats are prohibited.
6. Boat launching or mooring between sunset and sunrise is
permitted only at Beacon 42 fish camp and Bair's Cove at Haulover
Canal Recreation Area.
7. Motorized boats are prohibited year round in the Banana River
Manatee Sanctuary (north of KARS Park on the west side of the Barge
Channel and north of the Air Force power line on the east side of
the Barge Channel). This includes any boat having an attached motor
or a non-attached motor that is capable of use (including electric
trolling motors).
* * * * *
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer, sambar deer,
and feral hogs is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing is permitted only from sunrise to sunset.
2. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors are
permitted.
3. The use of live minnows as bait is not permitted.
4. Fishing is permitted in Lakes 1, 2, and Oyster Pond from
April 1 through September 30.
5. Fishing is permitted in Lakes 3, 4, and 5 from May 15 through
September 30.
8. Section 32.29. Georgia is amended by adding paragraphs D.4. and
D.5. to Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D.1.
and adding new paragraph D.5. to Blackbeard Island National Wildlife
Refuge; by revising paragraph D.2. and adding a new paragraph D.3. to
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new paragraphs D.4. and
D.5. to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs
D.1., D.2. and D.3. of Savannah National Wildlife Refuge to read as
follows:
Sec. 32.29 Georgia.
* * * * *
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
4. The daily creel limit is 5 largemouth bass, 5 channel
catfish, and 25 of any one, or combination, of bream or sunfish.
Possession of more than the daily creel limit at any time is not
permitted.
5. The taking of largemouth bass smaller than 14 inches is not
permitted.
Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Freshwater fishing is permitted from March 15 through October
25 from sunrise to sunset.
* * * * *
5. Bank fishing into estuarine waters is permitted only from
sunrise to sunset.
* * * * *
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
2. Bank fishing into estuarine waters is permitted only from
sunrise to sunset.
3. The Barbour River public boat ramp is closed to public access
and use from March 1 through August 31.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
4. The daily creel limit is 5 largemouth bass, 5 channel
catfish, and 25 of any one, or combination, of bream or sunfish.
Possession of more than the daily creel limit is not permitted.
5. The taking of largemouth bass smaller than 14 inches is not
permitted.
* * * * *
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing is permitted on refuge impoundments from March 15
through October 31.
2. Fishing is permitted from boats into tidal creeks from
February 1 through October 31.
3. Fishing is permitted from sunrise to sunset.
* * * * *
9. Section 32.30 Hawaii is amended by revising paragraph C. of
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge; and by adding the alphabetical
listings of Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and Kakahaia National
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.30 Hawaii.
* * * * *
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of feral pigs is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:
Reservations are required for hunters accessing Maulua Tract through
Maulua Gate.
* * * * *
Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge.
Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge.
10. Section 32.31 Idaho is amended by revising paragraph A. of Bear
Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A. and B. of
Camas National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.3., adding a
new paragraph B.4., and revising paragraph D.2. of Deer Flat National
Wildlife Refuge; by removing paragraph A.4. of Kootenai National
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A. and B. of Minidoka National
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.31 Idaho.
* * * * *
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots and common snipe is permitted on designated areas of the
refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Air-thrust boats are not permitted.
2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Camas National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall possess and
use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant and grouse is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Pheasant hunters shall possess and use, while in the
field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
4. Pheasant, quail and partridge hunters shall possess and use,
while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
2. Nonmotorized boats are permitted from \1/2\ hour before
sunrise to \1/2\ hour after sunset from October 1 through April 14,
within the area bounded by the water's edge extending to a point 200
yards lakeward in front of the lower dam fishing area A, and in
front of the upper dam, fishing area B.
* * * * *
Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks and
coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, partridge and
cottontail rabbits, including pygmy rabbit, is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Hunting is permitted only during the waterfowl season.
2. Pheasant hunters shall possess and use, while in the field,
only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
11. Section 32.32 Illinois is amended by revising paragraph D. of
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B.1. and
C.3., and adding new paragraph D.7 to Crab Orchard National Wildlife
Refuge; by revising paragraphs C., D.2. and D.4. of Mark Twain National
Wildlife Refuge; and by revising the refuge heading and paragraphs
A.1., A.2., B.1., B.2., B.3., C.1., C.2., C.3., C.4., and adding new
paragraph C.5. to Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge to
read as follows:
Sec. 32.32 Illinois.
* * * * *
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Sport fishing, and the harvest of frogs and turtles, are
allowed on all refuge waters during daylight hours from December 15
through October 15. Sport fishing is not allowed in the Waterfowl
Hunting Area during waterfowl hunting season.
2. A 10 mile per hour boat speed limit is in effect throughout
the entire sport fishing area.
3. Private boats may not be left in refuge waters overnight.
4. Motorboats are restricted to ``slow speed/minimum wake.''
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Upland game hunting is not permitted in the controlled goose
hunting areas during the permitted waterfowl hunting season.
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
3. Deer hunting is not permitted in the controlled goose hunting
areas during the permitted waterfowl hunting season.
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
7. Organizers of all fishing events must possess a special use
permit issued by the refuge.
Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Hunting of deer is permitted on the Gardner and Big Timber
Divisions and on Turkey and Otter Islands.
2. Hunting of white tailed deer on the Delair Division is
allowed with permit only. Hunters may only use historic weapons, and
must check in and out of the refuge each day of hunting. Stands must
be removed each day; the construction or use of permanent blinds,
platforms or ladders is not permitted. Hunting is permitted from one
half hour before sunrise to 3 p.m.
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
2. Fishing is permitted in the Louisa Division, Iowa, from
February 1 until September 15, with the exception of certain
designated areas adjacent to the Port Louisa Road which are open to
fishing all year.
* * * * *
4. Fishing is permitted in the Calhoun, Batchtown, and Gilbert
Lake Divisions, Illinois, from December 16 through October 14.
Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
1. Hunting of all migratory birds is prohibited on refuge areas
posted ``Area Closed,'' and on the Goose Island ``No Hunting'' Zone
in Pool 8.
2. Permits are required for Potters Marsh in Pool 13 except
during the early teal season.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Hunting is allowed until season closure, or March 1,
whichever date occurs first, except that hunting of turkey is
permitted during the State wild turkey season.
2. Hunting is permitted on refuge areas posted ``Area Closed''
beginning the day after the close of the regular duck season until
season closure or March 1, whichever occurs first, except that
hunting of turkey is permitted during the State spring wild turkey
season.
3. Hunting is prohibited at all times on the Goose Island ``No
Hunting'' Zone in Pool 8.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Hunting is allowed until season closure, or March 1,
whichever date occurs first.
2. Hunting is permitted on refuge areas posted ``Area Closed''
beginning the day after the close of the regular duck season until
season closure or March 1, whichever date occurs first.
3. Hunting is prohibited at all times on the Goose Island ``No
Hunting'' Zone in Pool 8.
4. Construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms or ladders
is not permitted.
5. All stands must be removed from the refuge at the end of each
day's hunt.
* * * * *
12. Section 32.34 Iowa is amended by revising paragraphs A.2., A.3.
and D.4. of DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph
D.1. of Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.34 Iowa.
* * * * *
De Soto National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
2. Hunting is permitted until noon each day from November 1
through the second Friday in December.
3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 15 shells per day.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
4. Only the use of pole and line, or rod and reel, is permitted
from April 15 through October 14 with the exception that archery and
spear fishing are permitted only for nongame fish from April 15 to
October 14.
* * * * *
Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing is permitted from March 1 through September 30.
* * * * *
13. Section 32.37 Louisiana is amended by revising paragraphs D.1.
and D.2. and adding new paragraph D.3. to Bogue Chitto National
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs C. and D. of Cameron Prairie
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B., D.2., D.3., and
D.4. of Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D. of
Delta National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., C. and D. of
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new paragraph D.6 to Lake
Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A. and D. of
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph D. of Tensas
River National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.37 Louisiana.
* * * * *
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing is permitted year-round.
2. Camping is permitted in designated areas only.
3. Only cotton limb lines are permitted.
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Permits are required.
2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for
hunting must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge hunting
brochure.
D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted on the Gibbstown
Unit and sport fishing and castnetting are permitted on the East
Cove Unit subject to the following conditions:
1. Refuge permits are required.
2. Any person entering, using or occupying the refuge must abide
by all terms and conditions set forth in the appropriate refuge
fishing brochure.
Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel and rabbit is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Daily permits are required.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
2. Boat launching on all refuge waters is permitted as
designated in refuge brochure. Only nonmotorized boats or boats with
motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted. Boats may not be left
on the refuge overnight.
3. Cowpen Bayou is open to fishing year-round.
4. Duck Lake, Muddy Bayou, all outlet waters, and all flooded
woodlands are open to fishing and boating from March 1 through
October 31.
* * * * *
Delta National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and crabbing are permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing and crabbing are permitted year-round from sunrise to
sunset except during the refuge waterfowl hunting season.
2. Only fishing with rod and reel or pole and line is permitted.
3. Camping is permitted year-round on designated areas only.
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks, and
coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following conditions:
1. Permits are required.
2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for
waterfowl hunting must abide by all the terms and conditions in the
refuge hunting brochure.
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Permits are required.
2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for hunt
must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge hunting
brochure.
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and crayfishing are permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:
Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for fishing or
crayfishing must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge
fishing brochure.
Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
6. The length limit for largemouth bass taken from Lake Ophelia
is a minimum of 14 inches. Largemouth bass under 14 inches must be
immediately released unharmed. Possession of largemouth bass under
14 inches is prohibited.
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks, and
coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following conditions:
1. Refuge hunting permits are required.
2. Any person entering, using or occupying the refuge must abide
by all the terms and conditions set forth in the hunting permit.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing, crabbing, and shrimp cast netting are
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Refuge sport fishing permits are required.
2. Any person entering, using or occupying the refuge must abide
by all the terms and conditions set forth in the sport fishing
permit.
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted on designated areas
of the refuge subject to the following condition: Permits are
required.
* * * * *
14. Section 32.39 Maryland is amended by revising paragraph C. of
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.39 Maryland.
* * * * *
Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Permits are required.
2. Only archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader hunting is permitted.
3. Loaded weapons are not permitted in parking areas or on
blacktopped roads.
4. Hunters must wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest and
back a minimum of 400 square inches of solidcolored hunter orange
clothing or material.
* * * * *
15. Section 32.40 Massachusetts is amended by revising paragraphs
A. and C. of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.40 Massachusetts.
* * * * *
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of waterfowl and
coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following conditions:
1. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shells per day.
2. Hunters using Area B must set out a minimum of six waterfowl
decoys and hunt within 50 yards of these decoys.
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
during planned refuge hunts subject to the following conditions:
1. Hunters must be in compliance with applicable State hunting
regulations and the refuge permit.
2. Possession of a valid State hunting license and a refuge
hunting permit is required.
* * * * *
16. Section 32.41 Michigan is amended by revising paragraph C. and
adding text to paragraph D. of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge to
read as follows:
Sec. 32.41 Michigan.
* * * * *
Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Permits may be required.
2. Hunters must wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest and
back a minimum of 400 square inches of solid colored hunter orange
clothing or material.
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following condition: Fishing is only
permitted from boats; no bank fishing is allowed.
17. Section 32.42 Minnesota is amended by revising paragraphs A.,
B., and C. of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge; by revising
paragraphs B., C.3., and D. of Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge; and
by removing paragraph A.3., revising paragraphs D.1., D.2. and adding
paragraph D.4. to Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.42 Minnesota.
* * * * *
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Permits may be required for
special hunts and in selected areas.
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, grey and fox
squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and turkey is permitted on designated
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: permits are
required.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Permits may be required.
2. The construction or use of permanent blinds or platforms is
not permitted.
3. All portable stands must be removed from the refuge at the
end of each day's hunt.
* * * * *
Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of sharp-tailed grouse, ruffed
grouse, spruce grouse, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit and
snowshoe hare is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
3. Permits are required for firearms hunting.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing from non-motorized boats or boats powered by electric
motors is permitted only in designated areas.
2. Ice fishing is permitted on Mandy Lake when ice conditions
are safe.
3. Ice fishing shelters must be removed from the refuge
following each day's fishing activity.
* * * * *
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing is permitted in North Tamarac Lake, Wauboose Lake,
and Two Island Lake, all year in accordance with State and/or White
Earth Reservation regulations.
2. Fishing is permitted in Blackbird Lake and Lost Lake from the
first day of the State walleye season through Labor Day under State
and/or White Earth Reservation regulations.
* * * * *
4. Fishing is permitted in Pine Lake from December 1 until March
31.
* * * * *
18. Section 32.43 Mississippi is amended by adding text to
paragraph D. of Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to read as
follows:
Sec. 32.43 Mississippi.
* * * * *
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing and frogging are permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing is permitted on all refuge waters year-round except
during refuge firearms deer hunts.
2. Frogging is permitted on all refuge waters during the State
bullfrog season.
3. Trotlines and limb lines are permitted on Lake George,
Landside Ditch, and the Auxiliary Channel only.
4. Commercial fishing is not permitted.
* * * * *
19. Section 32.44 Missouri is amended by removing paragraphs C.1.
and C.3., redesignating paragraphs C.2. and C.4. as paragraphs C.1. and
C.2., and revising paragraph D.2. of Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to
read as follows:
Sec. 32.44 Missouri.
* * * * *
Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
2. Only non-motorized boats are permitted in the designated
wilderness area. On refuge waters outside the wilderness area, hand
powered boats, and boats with electric trolling motors may be used.
* * * * *
20. Section 32.45 Montana is amended by revising paragraph C. of
Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph C.
of Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge; and by removing the erroneous
alphabetical listing of Willow Creek National Wildlife Refuge to read
as follows:
Sec. 32.45 Montana.
* * * * *
Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of big game is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge.
* * * * *
Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed and mule deer is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
* * * * *
21. Section 32.47 Nevada is amended by revising paragraph A. of Ash
Meadows National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.2. and adding
paragraph A.3., and adding text to paragraph B. of Pahranagat National
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Ruby Lake National
Wildlife Refuge; and by adding the listings of Stillwater Management
Area and Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.47 Nevada.
* * * * *
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots, moorhens, snipe and doves is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall
possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
2. Hunting of waterfowl, coots, moorhens and snipe is permitted
only on the opening weekend and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
throughout the remainder of the season.
3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and rabbit is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Hunting of jackrabbit is permitted only during the
regular State season for cottontail rabbit.
* * * * *
Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots, moorhens, and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the
refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall
possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Stillwater Management Area
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting is allowed as per
State law.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law.
D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is allowed as per State law with
certain restrictions as posted.
Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting is allowed as per
State law.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law.
D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is allowed as per State law with
certain restrictions as posted.
22. Section 32.50 New Mexico is amended by revising paragraphs
A.1., A.2., A.3., adding new paragraph A.4., and by revising paragraphs
B., C., and D. of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising
paragraphs A., B., D.1., and D.2. of Bosque del Apache National
Wildlife Refuge; by revising introductory text of paragraph A. and
revising paragraphs A.1. and A.5. of Las Vegas National Wildlife
Refuge; by revising paragraphs D.1., D.2., D.3. and adding new
paragraph D.4. to Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising
paragraph A.2. and removing paragraph A.3. of Sevilleta National
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.50 New Mexico.
* * * * *
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
1. Hunting is permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays of each week from sunrise to 1 p.m. only.
2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
3. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.
4. Neither hunters nor dogs may enter closed areas to retrieve
game.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasants is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:
Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic
shot.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated
areas of the refuge.
D. Sport Fishing. The taking of carp only, is permitted with the
use of archery equipment within designated areas of the refuge,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Bow fishing is permitted from April 1 through October 15 from
sunrise to sunset.
2. Bow fishing is permitted from shoreline areas only.
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning and
white-winged doves is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Hunters shall possess and use,
while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and cottontail rabbit
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following conditions:
1. Only shotguns and bows and arrows are permitted.
2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing is permitted from April 1 through September 30.
2. Fishing is permitted from 1 hour before sunrise until 1 hour
after sunset.
* * * * *
Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning doves
and Canada geese is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following conditions:
1. Permits and payment of a fee are required.
* * * * *
5. Canada goose hunting is permitted only on designated days of
the week at certain hours as identified on the permit.
* * * * *
Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing is permitted from noon March 1 through October 31.
2. Fishing is permitted only in Lakes 13 and 14.
3. Boats are permitted on Lakes 13 and 14 only during the
fishing season.
4. Fishing is not permitted within 150 feet of headgates.
Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
2. Permanent blinds are not permitted.
* * * * *
23. Section 32.51 New York is amended by revising paragraphs A., B.
and C. of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.51 New York.
* * * * *
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of waterfowl is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Permits/reservations are required.
2. Hunting is permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Saturdays during established refuge seasons set within the New York
State western zone seasons.
3. Each hunter shall not have more than 15 steel shot shells in
his/her possession.
4. Only motorless boats are permitted on the refuge hunting
area.
5. Completion of the New York State Waterfowl Identification
Course is required.
6. Hunting ends each day at 12 noon local time.
All hunters must check out at the Route 89 Check Station by 1:00
p.m. local time.
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. All hunters must possess and return at day's end a valid
daily hunt permit card.
2. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated portions of the
refuge by archery, shotgun, or muzzleloader only during established
refuge seasons set within the general State deer season.
3. Hunters are permitted on the refuge one hour before legal
sunrise and one hour after legal sunset.
4. Only portable tree stands may be used and must be removed
from the refuge each day.
5. All firearms must be unloaded before legal sunrise and after
legal sunset.
6. All bows must be disassembled, locked, or cased before legal
sunrise and after legal sunset.
7. Hunters during the refuge firearms season, must wear in a
conspicuous manner on head, chest and back a minimum of 400 square
inches of solid-colored hunter orange clothing or material.
* * * * *
24. Section 32.52 North Carolina is amended by revising paragraphs
D.2, D.4 and D.5 of Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge; and by
revising paragraphs A.2. and B.3, adding paragraphs B.5. and B.6., and
revising paragraph C.3. of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge to
read as follows:
Sec. 32.52 North Carolina.
* * * * *
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
2. Bank fishing and crabbing are permitted year-round along the
Highway 94 Causeway and in the immediate vicinity of the Lake
Landing water control structure, the Rose Bay water control
structure, and the Outfall Canal water control structure. Other
areas open to this activity are the Central Canal and East and West
Main Canal as signed. Bank fishing and crabbing is permitted from
one half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset except
that the Highway 94 Causeway is open to fishing and crabbing 24
hours per day.
* * * * *
4. All fish lines and crabbing equipment must be attended.
Crabbing equipment is restricted to five handlines and/or hand-
activated traps per person. The catch/possession limit is 12 blue
crabs per day per person.
5. Airboats, sailboats, wind surfers, and jet skis are not
permitted.
* * * * *
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
2. Firearms must be unloaded and encased while being transported
by a vehicle or boat under power.
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
3. Firearms must be unloaded and encased while being transported
by a vehicle or boat under power.
* * * * *
5. Hunters must wear 500 square inches of fluorescent orange
material above the waist, visible from all directions.
6. Possession of buckshot or slugs while hunting with dogs is
prohibited.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
3. Firearms must be unloaded and encased while being transported
by a vehicle or boat under power.
* * * * *
25. Section 32.55 Oklahoma is amended by revising paragraphs B. and
D. of Little River National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B.
and C. of Optima National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.1.
and adding new paragraph A.3., and by revising paragraphs B., C.,
introductory text of D., paragraphs D.1., D.3., D.4., D.5. and by
removing paragraphs D.6., D.7., and D.8 of Salt Plains National
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B., D.1., and D.2. of
Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B.1.,
B.2., adding new paragraph B.3., revising paragraphs C. and D. of
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B., and
D.1., D.4., D.5., and removing paragraph D.6. of Washita National
Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph D.1, and adding new
paragraphs D.4., D.5., and D.6. to Wichita Mountains National Wildlife
Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.55 Oklahoma.
* * * * *
Little River National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel and rabbit is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Possession of lead shot for shotguns is prohibited.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge.
Optima National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, bobwhite and scaled
quail, cottontail rabbit and jackrabbit is permitted on the refuge
subject to the following conditions:
1. Only shotguns are permitted.
2. Seasons open following the State of Oklahoma firearms deer
season.
3. Rabbit season closes in conjunction with the close of quail
season.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule deer, white-tailed deer and
turkey is permitted on the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Archery and shotguns are permitted during spring turkey
season.
2. Only archery hunting is permitted during fall seasons.
* * * * *
Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
3. Hunting ends at noon.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and pheasant is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
2. Hunters are required to check in and out of the refuge.
3. Hunting ends at noon.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Permits and payment of a fee are required.
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Designated areas of the Great Salt Plains Reservoir are
closed.
* * * * *
3. Trotlines are not permitted within 500 feet of the shoreline
of the Jet Recreation Area.
4. Posts used to secure or anchor trotlines must reach a minimum
of two feet above the water surface and must be marked so that they
are clearly visible to boaters.
5. Taking any type of bait from refuge lands or waters is not
permitted.
Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of waterfowl, doves,
coots, rail, snipe and woodcock is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following condition: All hunters shall
possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel, quail, and rabbit
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following special conditions:
1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
2. Only shotguns and bows and arrows are permitted.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing and frogging are permitted from March 1 through
September 30 in specified posted areas delineated on refuge maps.
2. Fishing and frogging are not permitted in the Sandtown Bottom
area from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.
* * * * *
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning doves
and waterfowl is permitted on the Tishomingo Wildlife Management
Unit of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. The Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit is open during
seasons, dates and times as posted by signs and/or indicated on
refuge leaflets, special regulations, permits and maps.
2. Hunters are required to check in and out of the unit at
designated areas.
3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
4. Dove hunting is permitted from September 1 through September
30th only.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Upland game hunting is not permitted during deer archery and
dark goose seasons.
2. Only shotguns using nontoxic shot and bows and arrows are
permitted.
3. Hunters are required to check in and out of the unit at
designated areas.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey is
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Deer hunting on the Wildlife Management Unit is permitted
only during the statewide deer archery season.
2. Refuge bonus deer gun hunts are by special permit only.
3. Turkey hunting is permitted in the Wildlife Management Unit
during the statewide spring shotgun season and during the fall
archery season.
4. Turkey hunters shall possess and use, while in the field,
only nontoxic shot.
5. Hunters are required to check in and out of the unit at
designated areas.
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing with hook and line is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions
and exceptions:
1. Fishing, boating and the use of flotation devices are
permitted on all refuge waters from March 1 through September 30.
2. The use of trotlines, juglines, throwlines, limblines and yo-
yo's is permitted only in Cumberland Pool of Lake Texoma and the
Washita River from March 1 through September 30, and must be removed
from these waters by October 1.
3. Rod and reel fishing is permitted in the immediate area of
the refuge headquarters boat launching ramp, Goose Pen Pond, Dick's
Pond, Big Sandy Creek, Bell Creek and Rock Creek year round, except
during the special fall deer hunts.
4. Bow fishing is permitted only in the Wildlife Management
Unit.
5. Taking of frogs, turtles and mussels is not permitted.
6. Taking any type of bait from refuge lands or waters is not
permitted.
Washita National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese and
sandhill cranes is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Permits and payment of a fee are
required.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and rabbit is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
conditions:
1. Shotguns only are permitted.
2. Rabbit season closes in conjunction with the close of quail
season.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fishing and frogging are permitted from March 15 through
October 14 on the Washita River and Foss Reservoir. Bank fishing
from the Lakeview Recreation Area to the Pits Creek Recreation Area
is open year long.
* * * * *
4. Taking any type of bait from refuge lands and waters is not
permitted.
5. The use of firearms for taking frogs is not permitted.
Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Fish may be taken only with pole and line or rod and reel.
* * * * *
4. Lake Elmer Thomas is closed to fishing.
5. Hand-powered boats are permitted only on Jed Johnson, Rush,
Quanah Parker, and French Lakes.
6. Electric trolling motors are permitted on boats 14' or less
in length only on Jed Johnson, Rush and Quanah Parker Lakes.
26. Section 32.56 Oregon is amended by revising paragraph A. of
Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Bandon
Marsh National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Baskett
Slough National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Bear
Valley National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.5. and adding
new paragraphs A.6. and A.7, by revising paragraph B.3. and adding new
paragraphs B.4. and B.5., by revising paragraph D.2 and adding new
paragraphs D.4. and D.5. to Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraphs A.2. and B. of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge;
by revising paragraph B. of Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraph A.2. of Klamath Forest National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraph A. of Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraphs A.4. and B. of Lower Klamath National Wildlife
Refuge; by revising paragraph A. and by adding new paragraph B.3. to
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.4. and adding
new paragraphs A.6. and A.7., revising paragraph B.4. and adding new
paragraph B.5., and by revising paragraph D. of McKay Creek National
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.6. and B.2., and adding new
paragraph B.5, and by revising paragraphs D.3. and D.4. of Umatilla
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.2. of Upper Klamath
National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph A. of William L.
Finley National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.56 Oregon.
* * * * *
Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of doves and pigeons
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following condition: Dove and pigeon hunters must check in and out
of the refuge by use of self-service permits.
* * * * *
Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots, snipe, doves and pigeons is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters must
possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]
* * * * *
Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]
* * * * *
Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
5. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to 1\1/2\ hours after sunset,
October 1 through January 31.
6. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
7. Hunters may not possess or use more than 20 shells per day.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
3. Hunting is permitted only by shotgun and bow and fluflu
arrow.
4. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the
field, only nontoxic shot.
5. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to 1\1/2\ hours after sunset,
October 1 through January 31.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
2. Bank fishing only is permitted from October 1 through the
last day of February from the west inlet canal across the face of
the dam.
* * * * *
4. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to 1\1/2\ hours after sunset.
5. Only fishing with rod and reel or pole and line is permitted.
Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game is permitted on
the Snake River Sector subject to the following conditions:
1. Hunting is not permitted from February 1 through May 31.
2. Pheasant, quail, and partridge hunters shall possess and use,
while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of partridge is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge.
* * * * *
Klamath Forest National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall possess and
use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Only unloaded firearms may be taken through posted retrieving
zones when traveling to and from hunting areas.
2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of doves, geese,
ducks, coots, common snipe and pigeons is permitted on designated
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Motorized boats are not permitted.
2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
3. Pheasant, quail and partridge hunters shall possess and use,
while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
4. The use of boats or floating devices is not permitted.
* * * * *
6. Hunters may not possess or use more than 20 shells per day.
7. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
4. Hunting is permitted only by shotgun and bow and flu-flu
arrow.
5. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the
field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing is permitted from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., March 1 through
September 30.
2. Only the use of pole and line or rod and reel is permitted.
* * * * *
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
6. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
2. In the McCormack Unit, hunting is permitted only on
Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Years Day.
* * * * *
5. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the
field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
3. Fishing is permitted on refuge impoundments and ponds only from
5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
4. Only the use of pole and line or rod and reel is permitted.
Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of doves and pigeons
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following condition: Dove and pigeon hunters must check in and out
of the refuge by use of self-service permits.
* * * * *
27. Section 32.57 Pennsylvania is amended by revising the
introductory text in paragraph B. for Erie National Wildlife Refuge to
read as follows:
Sec. 32.57 Pennsylvania.
* * * * *
Erie National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of grouse, quail, squirrel,
rabbit, woodchuck, raccoon, skunk, fox and opossum is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
28. Section 32.60 South Carolina is amended by revising paragraph
D.2. of Santee National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.60 South Carolina.
* * * * *
Santee National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
2. Fishing is permitted in Cantey Bay, Black Bottom, Savannah
Branch and refuge ponds and impoundments from March 1 through October
10.
* * * * *
29. Section 32.62 Tennessee is amended by revising paragraphs A.
B., and D. of Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge; by revising
paragraphs B., C. and D. of Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge; by
adding paragraph D.3. to Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge; and by
revising paragraphs A., B. and D. of Lower Hatchie National Wildlife
Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.62 Tennessee.
* * * * *
Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks, geese and
coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following condition: Permits are required.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail,
raccoon and opossum is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing is permitted with pole and line or rod and reel only.
2. The waterfowl sanctuary area is closed to fishing from
November 15 through March 15.
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:
Permits are required.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Permits are required.
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing is permitted in refuge pools and reservoirs from
March 15 through October 31.
2. Bow and arrows, trotlines, limblines, jugs, and slat baskets
are not permitted in refuge pools and reservoirs.
3. Taking of frogs is not permitted.
4. The length limit for largemouth bass taken from Elk and South
Cross Creeks reservoirs is less than 12 inches and more than 15
inches. Largemouth bass from 12 inches to 15 inches must be
immediately released unharmed. Possession of largemouth bass between
12 and 15 inches is prohibited.
* * * * *
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
3. Fishing with bow and arrow is not permitted.
Lower Hatchee National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of migratory game
birds is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following condition: Permits are required.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail,
raccoon and opossum is permitted on designated areas of the refuge
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing is permitted with pole and line or rod and reel only.
2. The waterfowl sanctuary area and the Sunk Lake Natural Area
are closed to fishing from November 15 through March 15.
* * * * *
30. Section 32.63 Texas is amended by revising paragraphs A.1.,
A.2., and D.1 of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge; by revising
paragraphs C.4. through C.9., introductory text of D., D.1. and D.4.,
by adding paragraph C.10. and by removing D.5. of Aransas National
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Big Boggy National
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.1., A.2. and D. of Brazoria
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B. of Buffalo Lake
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., and the
introductory text of B., B.3., C., D.1., and D.2., and adding paragraph
B.4. to Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs C.1.
through C.6. and D. and by removing paragraph C.7. of Laguna Atascosa
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.1. through A.6., and
D. and by removing A.7. of McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraphs A.1., A.2. and D. and removing paragraph A.3. of
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs A.1.,
A.3., A.4. and A.5., and removing A.6. of Texas Point National Wildlife
Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.63 Texas.
* * * * *
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
1. The East Unit is open to hunting only on designated days of
the week. Notice of hunting days is issued in the refuge hunting
brochure. Permits and payment of a fee are required.
2. The Pace Tract is open to hunting everyday of the early teal
and regular waterfowl season.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Boats and other flotation devices are not permitted on inland
waters. Boats may be launched into East Bay at designated ramps.
* * * * *
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
4. Payment of a hunt fee is required.
5. Archery hunting is permitted in October within the deer
season for the county on specified days listed in the refuge hunt
brochure.
6. Archery hunt bag limit is three deer, no more than two bucks
per hunter and no limit on feral hogs.
7. Permits are required for the firearms hunt.
8. Firearms hunting is permitted in November within the deer
season for the county on specified days listed in the refuge hunt
brochure.
9. Firearms hunters must wear a total of 400 sq. in. of hunter
orange including 144 sq. in. visible in front and 144 sq. in.
visible in rear.
10. Firearms hunt bag limit is two deer per hunter and no limit
on feral hogs.
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing access to saltwater bays is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following special
conditions:
1. Fishing access is permitted from April 15 through October 15
from sunrise to sunset. Fishermen must be off the refuge by sunset.
* * * * *
4. Fisherman must register at the Wildlife Interpretive Center
at refuge headquarters.
Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks and
coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the
following condition: Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.
* * * * *
Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
1. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.
2. Permits are required to hunt on certain portions of the
hunting area.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following condition: Fishing is permitted
only on Nick's Lake, Salt Lake and Lost Lake and along the Salt Lake
Weir Dike and the Bastrop Bayou Public Fishing Areas.
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Permits and payment of a fee are required.
2. Hunters may hunt only one day each year.
3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
4. Hunting is limited to five days, opening on Saturday in
accordance with the opening of the State of Texas hunting season,
and the subsequent Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
5. Hunting hours will be from 9 a.m. to the close of legal
shooting time as listed in the State of Texas pheasant hunting
regulations.
6. All hunters must check in and out at refuge headquarters.
7. Only shotguns are permitted.
* * * * *
Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning doves is
permitted in the month of September on designated areas of the
refuge, subject to the following conditions:
1. Hunters are required to check in and check out at the hunt
area.
2. Only shotguns are permitted.
3. No shot larger than No. 4 may be possessed on the hunting
area.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail is permitted in the
month of February and squirrel and rabbit may be hunted in February
and September, on designated areas of the refuge, subject to the
following conditions:
* * * * *
3. No shot larger than No. 4 and no broadheads or field points
may be brought onto the area.
4. Shotguns must be plugged to hold no more than 3 shells during
the September dove season.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
by archery only, on designated areas of the refuge, subject to the
following condition: Permits and payment of a fee are required.
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Lake Texoma and connected streams are open to fishing year
round.
2. Fishing in ponds and stock tanks is permitted from April 1
through September 30.
* * * * *
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Permits and payment of a fee are required.
2. Archery hunting and firearms hunting are permitted in
December on specific days listed in the refuge hunt information
sheet.
3. Bag limits for white-tailed deer will be determined annually.
4. There is no limit on feral hogs.
5. Firearm hunters must wear a total of 400 sq. in. of hunter
orange, including 144 sq. in. visible in front and 144 sq. in.
visible in rear. Some hunter orange must appear on head gear.
6. Hunters shall be at least 12 years of age. Hunters between
the ages of, and including, 12 and 17 must hunt under supervision of
an adult 18 years of age or older.
D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing and crabbing are permitted on
designated areas subject to the following condition: Fishing and
crabbing are permitted only within Adolph Thomae, Jr. County Park.
McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
1. Permits and payment of a fee are required to hunt on certain
portions of the hunting area.
2. Hunting is permitted only designated days of the week during
the dates designated for the county. Notice of hunting days is
issued in the refuge hunting brochure.
3. Hunting is permitted until noon.
4. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.
5. Only shotguns are permitted.
6. Use of airboats is permitted in accordance with the
guidelines issued in the refuge hunting brochure.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and crabbing are permitted on
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:
Fishing in inland waters is permitted only with pole and line, rod
and reel, or hand-held line.
San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
1. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.
2. Permits and payment of a fee are required to hunt on certain
portions of the hunting area.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following condition: Fishing is permitted
only on the refuge portions of Cow Trap Lakes and Cedar Lakes and
along Cedar Lake Creek.
Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
1. Hunting is permitted only on designated days of the week
during the dates designated for the county. Notice of hunting days
is issued in the refuge hunting brochure.
* * * * *
3. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.
4. Only shotguns are permitted.
5. Use of airboats is permitted only in accordance with specific
guidelines issued in the refuge hunting brochure.
* * * * *
31. Section 32.64 Utah is amended by revising paragraph A. of Ouray
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.64 Utah.
* * * * *
Ouray National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks, geese and
coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
* * * * *
32. Section 32.67 Washington is amended by revising paragraph A.3.
and adding new paragraph B.3. to Columbia National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraphs A. and B. of Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge;
by revising the refuge heading and paragraph A. of Julia Butler Hansen
Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer; by revising paragraphs
A.4., A.8, introductory text of paragraph B., B.2., and by adding new
paragraph B.3. to McNary National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new
paragraphs A.3. and B.3. to Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge; by
revising paragraph A.5. and adding a new paragraph B.4 to Umatilla
National Wildlife Refuge; and by removing paragraph A.5. from Willapa
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
Sec. 32.67 Washington.
* * * * *
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
3. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the
field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of doves, geese,
ducks, coots, and common snipe is permitted on designated areas of
the refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall
possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
* * * * *
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,
coots and common snipe is permitted on designated areas of the
refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall
possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
McNary National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
8. On Youth Hunt Day, only youth aged 10-17 and an adult 18 or
over accompanying a youth may hunt.
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on the
McNary Division of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
2. Hunting is permitted only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays,
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
3. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the
field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge
A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
5. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
4. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the
field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
33. Section 32.69 Wisconsin is amended by revising paragraphs C.1.,
C.3. and D.3. of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising
paragraphs B., C. and D.2. of Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge to
read as follows:
Sec. 32.69 Wisconsin.
* * * * *
Necedah National Wildlife Refuge * * *
* * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. The possession of a loaded rifle or shotgun within 50 feet of
the centerline of all paved or graveled roads and designated trails,
or discharging these weapons from, across, down, or alongside these
roads and trails within the refuge are prohibited.
* * * * *
3. Portable tree stands must be removed from the tree at the
close of shooting hours each day. All blinds, stands, platforms and
ladders must be removed from the refuge at the end of the hunting
season.
* * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
3. Non-motorized boats are permitted in Sprague-Goose Pools only
when these pools are open to fishing. Motorized boats are permitted
in Suk Cerney Pool.
Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of ring-necked pheasant, ruffed
grouse, grey and fox squirrels and cottontail rabbits is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Permits are required.
C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following
condition: Permits are required.
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
2. Ice fishing shelters must be removed from the refuge
following each day's fishing activity.
Dated: December 2, 1993.
Richard N. Smith,
Acting Director.
[FR Doc. 94-1537 Filed 2-10-94; 8:45 am]
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