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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.
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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.
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    31. Section 32.64 Utah is amended by revising paragraph A. of Ouray 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.64  Utah.

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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.

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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.

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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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