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50 CFR Part 32




Refuge-Specific Hunting and Fishing Regulations; Proposed Rule
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 32

RIN 1018-AC59

 
Refuge-Specific Hunting and Fishing Regulations

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) proposes to amend 
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 ensure 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.

DATES: Comments on this proposed rule will be accepted on or before 
September 19, 1994.

ADDRESSES: Address comments to: Assistant Director--Refuges and 
Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 670 
ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duncan L. Brown, Esq. at the above 
address; 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) ensure compatibility with refuge 
purposes, (2) properly manage the wildlife resource, (3) protect other 
refuge values, and (4) ensure 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 ensure 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 proposed 
amendments to these sections are being promulgated to standardize and 
clarify the existing language of these regulations.

Request for Comments

    Department of the Interior policy is, whenever practicable, to 
afford the public a meaningful opportunity to participate in the 
rulemaking process. A 60-day comment period is specified in order to 
facilitate public input. Accordingly, interested persons may submit 
written comments concerning this proposed rule to the person listed 
above under the heading ADDRESSES. All substantive comments will be 
reviewed and considered.

Statutory Authority

    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 part 32. Continued compliance is ensured by annual review of 
hunting and sport fishing programs and regulations.

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.

Economic Effect

    This rulemaking was not subject to the Office of Management and 
Budget review under Executive Order 12866. In addition, a review under 
the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) has been 
done to determine whether the rulemaking would have a significant 
effect on a substantial number of small entities, which include 
businesses, organizations or governmental jurisdictions. This proposed 
rule would have minimal effect on such entities.

Federalism

    This proposed rule will not have substantial direct effects on the 
States, on the relationship between the national government and the 
States, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the 
various levels of government. Therefore, in accordance with Executive 
Order 12612, it is determined that this rule does not have sufficient 
Federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism 
Assessment.

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 part 32. The amendment of 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 B.(5) Service exclusion is 
employed here as these amendments are considered ``[m]inor changes in 
the amounts or types of public use on FWS or State-managed lands, in 
accordance with regulations, management plans, and procedures.'' These 
proposed refuge-specific hunting and fishing revisions to existing 
regulations simply qualify or otherwise define an existing hunting or 
fishing activity for purposes of resource management. 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 
N.E. 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, 1875 Century Boulevard, Room 324, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30345; Telephone (404) 679-7152.
    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 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, Massachusetts 
01035; Telephone (413) 253-8550.
    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. Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and 
Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, 
Alaska 99503; Telephone (907) 786-3545.
    Duncan L. Brown, Esq., 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 proposed to be amended as follows:

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.

    2. Section 32.7 is amended by adding the alphabetical listings of 
``Fergus Falls Wetland Management District'' and ``Morris Wetland 
Management District'' under the State of Minnesota, ``North Platte 
National Wildlife Refuge'' under the State of Nebraska, and ``Lake Ilo 
National Wildlife Refuge'' under the State of North Dakota.
    3. Section 32.20 Alabama is amended by revising paragraphs B., 
D.2., D.3., D.4., D.5., and adding new paragraphs D.6., D.7. and D.8 of 
Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs A. and B. 
of Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.20  Alabama.

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Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon and 
opossum is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Fishing is permitted year-round unless otherwise marked by 
signs as closed to public entry or fishing.
    3. Only fish, according to State regulations, may be taken or 
possessed. Bowfishing is not permitted.
    4. Taking, possessing, or attempting to take frogs and turtles 
is prohibited.
    5. The use of trotlines, snag lines, soap lines, set lines, 
drops, gigs and jugs is not permitted.
    6. Entry and use of airboats, hovercraft, and personalized 
watercraft such as jet skis, watercycles or waterbikes are 
prohibited.
    7. All gill nets must be actively attended at all times.
    8. A refuge permit is required for commercial fishing of all 
nets, traps, baskets, boxes and seine used in refuge waters. 
Information on harvest data is required.

Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks and 
mourning doves is permitted on designated areas of the refuge 
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of rabbit is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 
Permits are required.
* * * * *
    4. Section 32.22 Arizona is amended by adding paragraph B.3. to 
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B. 
of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge; by adding paragraph B.4. to 
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B.2. and C. of 
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge; by revising introductory language of 
paragraph B., and by revising paragraphs B.3. and B.5. of Imperial 
National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph B. of Kofa National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.22  Arizona.

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Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Hunting of cottontail rabbits is permitted from September 1 
to the close of the State quail season.
* * * * *

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of cottontail rabbit, coyote, 
and skunks is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
* * * * *

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Hunting of cottontail rabbits is permitted from September 1 
to the end of the State quail season.
* * * * *

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Hunting of cottontail rabbits is permitted from September 1 
to the close of the State quail season, except in Pintail Slough 
where rabbit hunting is permitted only during September.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of desert bighorn sheep is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge with a valid State 
permit.
* * * * *

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, cottontail rabbit, 
coyote, and fox is permitted on designated areas of the refuge 
subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    3. Cottontail rabbit hunting is permitted September 1 to the 
close of the State quail season.
* * * * *
    5. Coyote and fox hunting is permitted only during the State 
quail season, except that it is not permitted during the State 
general deer season.
* * * * *

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, cottontail rabbit, 
coyote, and fox is permitted on designated areas of the refuge 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunting of coyote, fox, and cottontail rabbit is permitted 
during the State quail season only, except as provided below.
    2. Hunting of coyote and fox is not permitted during the deer 
season except that deer hunters with valid Unit 45A, 45B, and 45C 
deer permits may take these predators until a deer is taken.
    3. Allowed method of take of cottontail rabbits is shotgun only.
* * * * *
    5. Section 32.23 Arkansas is amended by revising paragraph C. of 
Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B. and C. 
of Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B. and 
C. of Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs 
A., B., and C. of Overflow National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.23  Arkansas.

* * * * *

Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    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.
* * * * *

Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks, 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, 
beaver, raccoon, opossum and nutria 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 feral hogs 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: Permit are required.
* * * * *

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of raccoon, opossum, squirrel, 
rabbit, beaver and coyote 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, 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, 
beaver raccoon, opossum, and nutria 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 feral hogs 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
    6. Section 32.24 California is amended by adding paragraphs A.3. 
and B.3. to Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs 
A.2. and A.4., and adding new paragraph B.4. to Delevan National 
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Kesterson National 
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.2. and A.7. of Lower Klamath 
National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new paragraphs A.6 and B.4. to 
Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge; by removing paragraph A.6. and 
revising paragraph D.1. of San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge; 
by removing paragraph A.5. from San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge; 
by adding paragraphs A.3. and B.3. to Sutter National Wildlife Refuge; 
by revising paragraphs A.2. and A.3. of Tule Lake National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.24  California.

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Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
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    3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and 
other conveyances are not permitted.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
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    3. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
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Delevan National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Snipe hunting is only permitted in the free roam areas.
* * * * *
    4. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and 
other conveyances are not permitted.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
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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. Only shotguns legal for refuge hunts are permitted, and 
shotguns must be unloaded while en route to, or from, parking areas 
or blinds.
    2. Vehicles may stop only at designated parking areas; the 
dropping off of passengers or equipment, or stopping between 
designated parking areas is prohibited.
    3. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    4. Within the spaced blind area, hunters are restricted to their 
originally assigned, spaced blind, except while traveling to or from 
the parking area, placing decoys, or when shooting to retrieve 
crippled birds.
    5. The Freitas Unit is open to waterfowl, coot, and moorhen 
hunting only.
    6. On the Freitas Unit, only portable or temporary blinds are 
permitted; construction of permanent blinds is prohibited, and 
portable blinds must be removed from the refuge following each day's 
hunt.
* * * * *

Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Shooting hours end at 1:00 p.m. daily on all California 
portions of the refuge, except that up to three one-day special 
youth or disabled hunter hunts per season may be designated by the 
refuge manager after 1:00 p.m.
* * * * *
    7. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors are 
permitted in Units 4b and 4c.
* * * * *

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    6. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycle and 
other conveyances are not permitted.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
* * * * *

San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Fishing from designated shoreline trail fishing areas and 
from the Dumbarton Pier is permitted during the hours posted at the 
pier and refuge headquarters.
* * * * *

Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and 
other conveyances are not permitted.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
* * * * *

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Hunting is permitted until 1:00 p.m. each day, except that up 
to three one-day special youth or disabled hunter hunts per season 
may be designated by the refuge manager after 1:00 p.m.
    3. In the designated spaced blind areas, possession of any 
loaded firearms more than 200 feet from the established blind stakes 
is not permitted. Hunters select blind sites by lottery at the 
beginning of each hunt day. Hunters may shoot only from within their 
assigned blind sites.
* * * * *
    7. Section 32.28 Florida is amended by revising paragraph A. of 
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge; by revising 
paragraphs A., B. and C. of Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge; 
and by revising paragraph C. of Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge 
to read as follows:


Sec. 32.28  Florida.

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Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks and coots 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *

Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks and coots 
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 and 
armadillo 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 feral hogs 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hogs 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
    8. Section 32.29 Georgia is amended by revising paragraph D.1. of 
Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.29  Georgia.

* * * * *

Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Freshwater fishing is permitted from September 1 through 
February 28 from sunrise to sunset, except during managed deer 
hunts.
* * * * *
    9. Section 32.32 Illinois is amended by revising paragraph D.1. of 
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge; by adding a new sentence to the 
end of paragraph D.1. and revising paragraph D.3, and removing 
paragraphs D.4. and D.5. and redesignating paragraphs D.6. and D.7. as 
paragraphs D.4. and D.5, respectively, of Crab Orchard National 
Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A., the introductory language of 
paragraph B., and paragraphs B.1. and C. of Cypress Creek National 
Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph C.2. and adding new 
paragraph C.3. to Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec. 32.32  Illinois.

* * * * *

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Sport fishing is allowed on all refuge waters during daylight 
hours from January 15 through October 15. Sport fishing is not 
allowed in the Waterfowl Hunting Area during waterfowl hunting 
season.
* * * * *

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. * * * It is unlawful to use jug or trot-lines with any 
flotation device that has previously contained any petroleum based 
materials or toxic substances.
* * * * *
    3. It is unlawful to jug or trot-line fish in Devils Kitchen or 
Little Grassy Lakes.

Cypress Creek 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 conditions:
    1. Dove hunting on sunflower fields south of Hogue Woods is 
allowed by permit only.
    2. Duck hunting is not permitted on the Brushy Bottoms moist 
soil unit which is south of Century School, nor on the Frank 
Bellrose Waterfowl Reserve.
    3. Goose hunting is only allowed in the Frank Bellrose Waterfowl 
Reserve following the closure of the regular duck hunting season. 
Special goose hunting conditions for this unit are posted and made 
available by refuge staff.
    4. Boats, decoys and blinds must be removed from the refuge at 
the conclusion of each day's hunt.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of bob-white quail, rabbit, 
squirrel, raccoon, opossum, coyote, red fox and grey fox is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Hunters must report daily harvests if hunter check-in/check-
out post is provided.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted 
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
condition: Hunters must report harvest at State deer check station 
and indicate approximate location of deer killed by shotgun on map 
provided.
* * * * *

Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Hunting of white-tailed deer on the Delair Division is 
allowed by permit only. Hunters must check in and out of the refuge 
each day. 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 o'clock p.m.
    3. Hunting of white-tailed deer on the Clarence Cannon unit is 
allowed by permit only.
* * * * *
    10. Section 32.33 Indiana is amended by revising paragraph D.3. of 
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.33  Indiana.

* * * * *

Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Ice fishing is permitted only when indicated by refuge signs.
* * * * *
    11. Section 32.34 Iowa is amended by revising paragraph A. of De 
Soto 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. Hunting of migratory game 
birds is permitted only as posted.
* * * * *

Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Fishing is permitted from March 1 through November 15.
* * * * *
    12. Section 37.37 Louisiana is amended by revising paragraphs D.1., 
D.2., D.3., D.4., D.5., and D.6 of Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife 
Refuge; by revising paragraph B. of Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge; 
by revising paragraph C.1. of D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge; by 
revising paragraphs D.1. and D.2. of Delta National Wildlife Refuge; 
and by revising paragraph C.1. of Upper Ouachita National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 37.37  Louisiana.

* * * * *

Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Fishing is permitted during daylight hours only.
    2. Sport fishing and shellfishing are permitted year round on 
all refuge lands south of the Intracoastal Waterway; from the banks 
of U.S. Highway 11; and within the banks of the borrow canal and 
borrow pits between U.S. Highway 11 and Interstate 10.
    3. Only sport fishing with hand-held rod and reel or hand-held 
rod and line is permitted. Gait shrimp may be taken with cast nets 8 
feet in diameter or less. Crawfish and crabs can be taken (up to 100 
pounds per person) with wire nets up to 20 inches in diameter. All 
fishing, crabbing and crawfishing equipment must be attended at all 
times.
    4. The use of trotlines, limblines, slat traps, gar sets, nets 
or alligator lines is prohibited on the refuge.
    5. Only outboard motors 25 horsepower or less are permitted in 
waterways inside the hurricane protection levee.
    6. Airboats, aircraft, motorized pirogues and go-devils are 
prohibited in refuge waters.
* * * * *

Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of raccoon, squirrel and rabbit 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *

D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Either-sex deer hunting with firearms is permitted for two 
consecutive days beginning with the second either-sex season in 
Union Parish and two consecutive days beginning with the third 
either-sex season.
* * * * *

Delta National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Recreational fishing and crabbing are permitted only from 
sunrise to sunset.
    2. The use of trotlines, limblines, slat traps, gar sets, nets 
or alligator lines is prohibited.
* * * * *

Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Either-sex deer hunting with firearms is permitted for two 
consecutive days beginning with the second either-sex season in 
Union Parish and two consecutive days beginning with the third 
either-sex season.
* * * * *
    13. Section 32.40 Massachusetts is amended by revising paragraph C. 
of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.40  Massachusetts.

* * * * *

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: Hunting 
will be conducted in compliance with a refuge issued permit and 
State hunting regulations, as applicable.
* * * * *
    14. Section 32.42 Minnesota is amended by adding the alphabetical 
listing of Fergus Falls Wetland Management District; by revising 
paragraph B. of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge; and by 
adding the alphabetical listing of the Morris Wetland Management 
District to read as follows:


Sec. 32.42  Minnesota.

* * * * *

Fergus Falls Wetland Management District

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of migratory game 
birds is permitted throughout the district except that no hunting is 
permitted on the Townsend, Headquarters, or Mavis Waterfowl 
Production Areas in Otter Tail County.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Upland game hunting is permitted 
throughout the district except that no hunting is permitted on the 
Townsend, Headquarters, or Mavis Waterfowl Production Areas in Otter 
Tail County.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Big game hunting is permitted throughout 
the district except that no hunting is permitted on the Townsend, 
headquarters, or Mavis Waterfowl Production Areas in Otter Tail 
County.
    D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted throughout the 
district except that no fishing is permitted on the Townsend, 
Headquarters, or Mavis Waterfowl Production Areas in Otter Tail 
County.

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    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:
    1. Permits may be required.
    2. Only shotguns and bows and arrows are permitted.
* * * * *

Morris Wetland Management District

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of migratory game 
birds is permitted throughout the district except that no hunting is 
permitted on designated portions of the Edwards-Long Lake Waterfowl 
Production Area in Stevens County.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Upland game hunting is permitted 
throughout the district except that no hunting is permitted on 
designated portions of the Edwards-Long Lake Waterfowl Production 
Area in Stevens County.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Big game hunting is permitted throughout 
the district except that no hunting is permitted on designated 
portions of the Edwards-Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area in 
Stevens County.
    D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted throughout the 
district except that no fishing is permitted on designated portions 
of the Edwards-Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Stevens 
County.
* * * * *
    15. Section 32.43 Mississippi is amended by revising paragraphs A., 
B., C., D.4., D.5., D.6., and adding paragraph D.7 to Noxubee National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.43  Mississippi.

* * * * *

Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of waterfowl, coots, 
and woodcock is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject 
to the following condition: Permits are required except for 
woodcock.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, 
beaver, raccoon and opossum is permitted on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Only shotguns with shot size no larger than #4 and rifles 
larger than .22 standard caliber are permitted.
    2. Only non-toxic shot is permitted in greentree reservoirs.
    3. Squirrel and rabbit dogs are permitted after the last day of 
the refuge deer hunt.
    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 except for turkey.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    4. All trotline material must be cotton twine. Each trotline 
must have floats attached at each end with the name and address of 
the owner. One trotline per person and no more than two trotlines 
per boat. Trotlines must be tended every 24 hours and removed when 
not in use.
    5. Jug fishing is permitted. Each jug must have the name and 
address of the owner attached and jugs must be removed after 48 
hours.
    6. The length limit for largemouth bass taken from Bluff and 
Loakfoma lakes is 14 inches. Largemouth bass less than 14 inches 
must be immediately released unharmed.
    7. Boats are restricted to a no-wake, idle speed only on all 
refuge waters. Boats are not permitted in spillways.
* * * * *
    16. Section 32.46 Nebraska is amended by adding the alphabetical 
listing of North Platte National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.46  Nebraska.

* * * * *

North Platte National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved.]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved.]
    C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved.]
    D. Sport Fishing. Designated areas of the refuge are open to 
sport fishing in accordance with State fishing regulations.
* * * * *
    17. Section 32.49 New Jersey is amended by adding paragraph C.5. to 
Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.49  New Jersey.

* * * * *

Sapawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    5. Single projectile ammunition may only be used when hunting 
from a stand elevated at least six feet above ground level and only 
in shotguns equipped with adjustable sights or a scope.
* * * * *
    18. Section 32.52 North Carolina is amended by revising the 
introductory language of paragraph A. and adding new paragraph A.4. to 
Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D.3. of 
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising the introductory 
language of paragraph A. and adding new paragraph A.4. to Swanquarter 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.52  North Carolina.

* * * * *

Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks and coots 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following conditions:
* * * * *
    4. Ducks and coots may be taken only during the State waterfowl 
seasons occurring during November, December and January.
* * * * *

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Herring (alewife) dipping is permitted from March 1 to May 15 
only from \1/2\ hour before sunrise to \1/2\ hour after sunset or as 
posted.
* * * * *

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks and coots 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following conditions:
* * * * *
    4. Ducks and coots may be taken only during the State waterfowl 
seasons occurring during November, December and January.
* * * * *
    19. Section 32.53 North Dakota is amended by adding the 
alphabetical listing of Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec. 32.53  North Dakota.

* * * * *

Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved.]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved.]
    C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved.]
    D. Sport Fishing. Designated areas of the refuge are open to 
sport fishing in accordance with State regulations.
* * * * *
    20. Section 32.55 Oklahoma is amended by revising paragraph C. of 
Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.55  Oklahoma.

* * * * *

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of elk and white-tailed deer is 
permitted on designated areas subject to the following condition: 
Permits and payment of a fee is required.
* * * * *
    21. Section 32.56 Oregon is amended by revising paragraph D.1. of 
Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.56  Oregon.

* * * * *

Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Fishing is permitted in Pelican Bay, Recreation Creek, 
Crystal Creek, Odessa Creek, Pelican Cut and that portion of Upper 
Klamath Lake located on the east side of the refuge.
* * * * *
    22. Section 32.57 Pennsylvania is amended by adding paragraph B.4. 
to Erie National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.57  Pennsylvania.

* * * * *

Erie National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Pheasant hunting is not permitted on the Sugar Lake Division.
* * * * *
    23. Section 32.60 South Carolina is amended by revising paragraphs 
B. and C. of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising 
paragraphs A. and D.2. of Santee National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec. 32.60  South Carolina.

* * * * *

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel and raccoon 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.
* * * * *

Santee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning doves, 
ducks, and coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge 
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Fishing is permitted in Cantey Bay, Black Bottom, Savannah 
Branch and refuge ponds and impoundments from March 1 through 
October 31.
* * * * *
    24. Section 32.62 Tennessee is amended by revising paragraph D. of 
Lower Hatchee National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.62  Tennessee.

* * * * *

Lower Hatchee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of 
the refuge subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
    25. Section 32.63 Texas is amended by revising paragraph C.9. of 
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.63  Texas.

* * * * *

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    9. Firearm hunters must wear a total of 400 square-inches of 
hunter orange including 144 square-inches visible in front and 144 
square-inches visible in rear. Some hunter orange must appear on 
head gear.
* * * * *
    26. Section 32.67 Washington is amended by removing paragraph A.1., 
redesignating paragraphs A.2. and A.3. as A.1. and A.2., respectively, 
by revising redesignated paragraph A.1, revising introductory language 
of paragraph B., revising paragraphs B.1. and D.2., removing paragraph 
D.3. and redesignating paragraph D.4. as paragraph D.3. to Columbia 
National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D. of Julia Butler 
Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer; by revising 
paragraphs C. and D. of Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge; 
and by revising paragraph A.1. of Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge to 
read as follows:


Sec. 32.67  Washington.

* * * * *

Columbia National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
    1. In Marsh Unit 1, hunting is permitted only on Wednesdays, 
Saturdays and Sundays.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, quail, and 
partridge is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. Hunting of upland game birds is permitted only during State 
seasons that run concurrently with the State waterfowl season.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Motorized boats and nonmotorized boats are permitted on all 
other refuge waters open to fishing.
* * * * *

Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of 
the refuge.

Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of big game is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge.
    D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted on designated areas 
of the refuge.
* * * * *

Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
    1. In the designated blind areas, hunting is permitted only 
within 50 feet of designated blind sites except when shooting to 
retrieve crippled birds.
* * * * *
    27. Section 32.70 Wyoming is amended by revising paragraph B. of 
Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.70  Wyoming.

* * * * *

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Designated areas of the refuge are open 
to upland game hunting.
* * * * *
    28. Section 32.71 Pacific Islands Territory is amended by revising 
the introductory language of paragraph D., revising paragraph D.2., and 
adding new paragraphs D.4., D.5. and D.6. to Johnston Atoll National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.71  Pacific Islands Territory.

* * * * *

Johnston Atoll National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing, lobstering, and shell collecting are 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
* * * * *
    2. The use of traps or nets, except throw nets, is prohibited.
* * * * *
    4. The collecting or taking of all forms of live or dead coral 
is prohibited.
    5. The export of coral by any means will be prohibited after 
September 11, 1994.
    6. It is prohibited to export any fish or invertebrates except 
for the following: members of the tuna fish family known as 
Scombridae, dolphin fish family known as Coryphaenidae, and sailfish 
family known as Istiophoridae.

    Dated: June 27, 1994.
George T. Frampton, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 94-17345 Filed 7-19-94; 8:45 am]
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