[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 158 (Wednesday, August 16, 1995)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 42668-42677]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-20037]




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Part III





Department of the Interior





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Fish and Wildlife Service



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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-AC80


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 15, 1995.

ADDRESSES: 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 amendments to 
these sections are being promulgated to standardize and clarify the 
existing language of these regulations.
    Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge in Tennessee was opened to 
migratory game bird hunting in 1984; however, this hunting was 
suspended for geese for several years. Now, in cooperation with the 
State of Tennessee, the resident Canada geese hunt is being restored. 
Text is being added to paragraph A. (Hunting of Migratory Game Birds) 
of that refuge listing to reflect this change. The Service has made a 
grammatical correction in paragraph C. (Big Game Hunting) of Wichita 
Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma in correcting the 
``conditions'' language from is permitted to are permitted. The State 
of Alaska made no revisions to its regulations. The alphabetical 
listing of North Platte National Wildlife Refuge is added under the 
State of Nebraska. The refuge has been officially opened to sport 
fishing under State fishing regulations; however, it was inadvertently 
dropped from the listing when refuge hunting and fishing regulations 
were consolidated in 1993. [58 FR 5064, January 19, 1993].

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 30-day comment period is specified in order to 
facilitate public input prior to the opening of the 1995-1996 hunting 
season. 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, D.C. 
20240; and the Office 

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of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (1018-0014), 
Washington, D.C. 20530.

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 proposed 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 proposed 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)) is ensured when hunting and sport fishing 
plans are developed, and the determinations required by this act are 
made prior to the addition of refuges to the lists of areas open to 
hunting and fishing in 50 CFR part 32. The changes in hunting and 
fishing herein proposed have been reviewed with regard to Section 7 of 
the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) and have been 
found to either have no affect on or are not likely to adversely 
affected listed species or critical habitat. 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 Service 
exclusion found at 516 DM 6, App. 1, 1.4B(5) 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 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. 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.


Sec. 32.7  [Amended].

    2. Section 32.7 is amended by adding the alphabetical listing of 
``North Platte National Wildlife Refuge'' under the State of Nebraska.
    3. Section 32.22 Arizona is amended by revising paragraph A. of 
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge; and by adding paragraphs 
A.8. through A.13. inclusive, revising paragraph B.4. and adding 
paragraphs B.5. and B.6. to Cibola 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: Legal weapon is shotgun only.
* * * * *

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    8. Hunting is not permitted within 50 yards of any road or 
levee.
    9. Decoys are required for waterfowl hunting and must be removed 
from the refuge daily.
    10. Waterfowl hunters are limited to 10 shells per day in Farm 
Unit 2.
    11. During the Arizona waterfowl season, Farm Unit 2 is closed 
to dove hunting until noon each day.
    12. In Farm Unit 2, waterfowl hunters must remain within 50 feet 
of designated station while hunting except when actively retrieving 
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    13. During the goose season the Hart Mine Marsh Area is closed 
to hunting until 10 a.m. daily.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Hunting of cottontail rabbit is permitted from September 1 
through the last day of the respective State's quail season.
    5. During the Arizona waterfowl season, hunting of quail and 
rabbit is not permitted in Farm Unit 2 until noon.
    6. Hunting is not permitted within 50 yards of any road or 
levee.
* * * * *
    4. Section 32.23 Arkansas is amended by revising paragraphs B. 
and C. of Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge; by revising 
paragraphs B. and C. of Overflow National Wildlife Refuge; and by 
revising paragraphs D.1. and D.4. of White River National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.23  Arkansas.

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Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, 
raccoon, opossum, beaver, nutria, 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, turkey and 
feral hogs is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *

Overflow National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, 
raccoon, opossum, beaver, nutria, 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, turkey, and 
feral hogs is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *

White River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Fishing is permitted from March 1 through November 30 except 
as posted and as follows: fishing is permitted year-round in 
LaGrueu, Essex, Prairie, and Brooks Bayous, Big Island Chute, Moon 
Lake and Belknap Lake next to Arkansas Highway 1, Indian Bay, the 
Arkansas Post Canal and adjacent drainage ditches, those borrow 
ditches located adjacent to the West bank of that portion of the 
White River Levee north of the Arkansas Power and Light Company 
power line right-of-way, and all refuge owned waters located North 
of Arkansas Highway 1.
* * * * *
    4. Frogging is permitted on all refuge owned waters open for 
sport fishing as follows: South of Arkansas Highway 1, frogging is 
permitted from the beginning of the State season through November 
30; North of Arkansas Highway 1, frogging is permitted for the 
entire State season. The use of bow and arrow for taking bullfrogs 
is prohibited.
    5. Section 32.24 California is amended by revising paragraphs A.1., 
A.2., and A.3. of Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new 
paragraph A.5. to Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge; by revising 
paragraphs A.1. and A.2. of Modoc National Wildlife Refuge; by revising 
paragraphs A.1., A.2., and B.1. of Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge; 
and by adding new paragraph A.5. and revising paragraph B. of San Luis 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.24  California.

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Delevan National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds.* * *
    1. Firearms must be unloaded while being transported between 
parking areas and spaced blind areas.
    2. Snipe hunting is not permitted in the spaced blind area.
    3. Hunters assigned to the spaced blind area are restricted to 
within 100 feet of their assigned hunt site except for retrieving 
downed birds, placing decoys, or traveling to and from the area.
* * * * *

Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    5. Access to Salt Slough is via boats only. Boats may only be 
launched at the Highway 140 (Fremont Ford State Recreational Area) 
and Highway 165 access points. The use of air-thrust and/or inboard 
water thrust boats is not permitted. The speed limit of 5 mph is in 
effect.
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Modoc National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
    1. A permit issued by the refuge to hunters with advance 
reservations only is required for the first weekend.
    2. After the first weekend of the open season, hunting is 
permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Hunters must 
check in and out of the refuge by use of self-service permits.
* * * * *

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
    1. Firearms must be unloaded while being transported between 
parking areas and spaced blind areas.
    2. Snipe hunting is not permitted in the spaced blind area.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. A special one-day only pheasant hunt is permitted in the 
spaced blind area on the first Monday after the opening of the State 
pheasant hunting season.
* * * * *

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    5. Vehicles may stop only at designated parking areas; the 
dropping of passengers or equipment, or stopping between designated 
parking areas is prohibited.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasants is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shotshells.
    2. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shotshells while in the 
field.
* * * * *
    6. Section 32.25 Colorado is amended by revising paragraphs A. and 
B. of Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.25  Colorado.

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    Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of migratory game 
birds is allowed on designated areas of the refuge pursuant to State 
law.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Upland game hunting is allowed on 
designated areas of the refuge pursuant to State law and subject, 
also, to the following condition: Hunters shall possess and use, 
while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
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    7. Section 32.27 Delaware is amended by adding new paragraph B.4., 
revising introductory language of paragraph C., and adding new 
paragraph C.4. to Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge; and by adding 
new paragraph B.4. to Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec. 32.27  Delaware.

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Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Shotgun hunters will possess and use, while in the field, 
only non-toxic shot.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer and turkey is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    4. A valid State permit is required for turkey hunting.
* * * * *
Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Shotgun hunters will possess and use, while in the field, 
only non-toxic shot.
* * * * *
    8. Section 32.31 Idaho is amended by revising paragraph D. of 
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National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.31  Idaho.

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Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge

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    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted only on Myrtle Creek 
subject to the following condition: Only bank fishing is permitted. 
Fishing from boats, float tubes, or other personal flotation devices 
is prohibited.
* * * * *
    9. Section 32.32 Illinois is amended by revising paragraph D.1. and 
adding new paragraph D.5. to Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge; by 
adding new paragraphs A.3., A.4. and B.3. to Crab Orchard National 
Wildlife Refuge; by adding new paragraph B.3., and revising paragraph 
C. of Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new paragraph 
B.3. to Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge; and by adding new 
paragraph B.4. to Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge to 
read as follows:


Sec. 32.32  Illinois.

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Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Sport fishing is allowed on Lake Chautauqua from February 15 
through October 15. Sport fishing is not allowed in the Waterfowl 
Hunting Area during waterfowl hunting season.
* * * * *
    5. Weis Lake on the Cameron Unit is closed to all public entry 
from October 16 through February 14.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Waterfowl hunters may not possess more than 20 shells during the 
combined duck and goose seasons. Goose hunters may not possess more 
than 10 shells during the goose season.
    4. Hunting in the Cambria Neck dove field is closed on Tuesdays and 
Thursdays. All Cambria Neck dove hunters are required to sign in and 
out and report their harvest.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
all permitted birds, except wild turkeys. The possession and use of 
lead shot is still permitted for wild turkey hunting.
* * * * *

Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
bobwhite quail.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted 
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Hunters must check in and out of the refuge each day of 
hunting.
    2. Hunting blinds may not be left over night on the refuge.
* * * * *

Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
all permitted birds, except wild turkeys. The possession and use of 
lead shot is still permitted for wild turkey hunting.
* * * * *

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
squirrels, and all permitted birds, except wild turkeys. The 
possession and use of lead shot is still permitted for wild turkey 
hunting.
* * * * *
    10. Section 32.33 Indiana is amended by adding new paragraph B.4. 
to Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.33  Indiana.

* * * * *

Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
for bobwhite quail.
* * * * *
    11. Section 32.34 Iowa is amended by revising paragraph B. of Union 
Slough National Wildlife Refuge; and by adding new paragraph B.3. to 
Walnut Creek National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.34  Iowa.

* * * * *

Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game is permitted in 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 
Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting all 
permitted birds, except wild turkeys. The possession and use of lead 
shot is still permitted for wild turkey hunting.
* * * * *

Walnut Creek National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. All hunters must wear one or more of the following articles 
of visible, external, solid blaze orange clothing: a vest, coat, 
jacket, sweatshirt, sweater, shirt or coveralls.
* * * * *
    12. Section 32.35 Kansas is amended by revising paragraphs B. and 
C. of Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs 
A. and B. of Quivira National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.35  Kansas.

* * * * *

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Dogs may not be used for hunting furbearing animals or non-
game animals.
    2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shot or rimfire firearms.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of big game is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Only shotguns, muzzleloading firearms, or bow and arrow are 
permitted except during controlled hunts.
    2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shot while shotgun hunting for turkey.
* * * * *

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks, 
coots, rails (Virginia and Sora only), mourning doves, and common 
snipe is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: Non-toxic shot is required when hunting any 
game on the refuge. The possession of lead shot in the field is 
prohibited.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, bobwhite quail, 
squirrel, and rabbit is permitted on designated areas of the refuge 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. The refuge is closed to all hunting from March 1 through 
August 31.
    2. Squirrels and rabbits may only be hunted during the portion 
of the Kansas seasons that fall outside the March 1 through August 
31 closed period.
* * * * *
    13. Section 32.36 Kentucky is amended by revising paragraph D.1. of 
Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.36  Kentucky.

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Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Fishing is permitted on the Long Point Unit (north of Upper 
Blue Basin) from March 15 through November 15 and on the Grassy 
Island Unit (south of the Upper Blue Basin) from February 1 through 
November 15.
* * * * *
    14. Section 32.37 Louisiana is amended by revising paragraphs B., 
D.1., D.4. and removing paragraph D.5. of Catahoula National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.37  Louisiana.

* * * * *

Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of raccoon, squirrel, rabbit, 
and feral hogs is permitted on designated areas of the refuge 
subject to the following condition: Permits are required.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Fishing is permitted from one hour before sunrise until one-
half hour after sunset. Only pole and line or rod and reel fishing 
is permitted. Snagging is prohibited.
* * * * *
    4. All other refuge waters, including Duck Lake, Muddy Bayou, 
ditches, all outlet waters, and all flooded woodlands are open to 
fishing and boating from March 1 through October 31.
* * * * *
    15. Section 32.38 Maine is amended by revising paragraph B.2. of 
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs A. 
and B. of Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.38  Maine.

* * * * *

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Hunters will possess and use, while in the field, only non-toxic 
shot.

Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of migratory game 
birds is permitted on designated areas of the refuge pursuant to 
State law.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 
Shotgun hunters will and possess and use, while in the field, only 
non-toxic shot.
    16. Section 32.39 Maryland is amended by adding new paragraph B.6. 
to Patuxent Wildlife Research Center to read as follows:


Sec. 32.39  Maryland.

* * * * *

Patuxent Wildlife Research Center

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. Shotgun hunters will possess and use, while in the field, 
only non-toxic shot.
* * * * *
    17. Section 32.40 Massachusetts is amended by adding new paragraph 
B.3. to Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.40  Massachusetts.

* * * * *

Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Hunters will possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shot.
* * * * *
    18. Section 32.42 Minnesota is amended by adding new paragraph B.1. 
to Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new paragraph B.3. to 
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., 
B., C., and D. of Morris Wetland Management District; by adding new 
paragraph B.1. and revising paragraph C.4. of Rice Lake National 
Wildlife Refuge; by adding new paragraph B.1. to Sherburne National 
Wildlife Refuge; and by revising introductory language of paragraph A. 
and revising paragraph B. of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge to read 
as follows:


Sec. 32.42  Minnesota.

* * * * *

Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
for partridge or ring-necked pheasant.
* * * * *

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *

    3. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
for ring-necked pheasant.
* * * * *

Morris Wetland Management District

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of migratory game 
birds is permitted throughout the district.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Upland game hunting is permitted 
throughout the district.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Big game hunting is permitted throughout 
the district.
    D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted throughout the 
district.

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
for sharp-tailed grouse, ruffed grouse, or spruce grouse.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *

    4. Hunting of deer on the Rice Lake Unit is by firearm and 
archery; hunting on the Sandstone Unit is by archery only.
* * * * *

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
for ruffed grouse or ring-necked pheasant.
* * * * *

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks, 
coots, woodcock and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *

    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of ruffed grouse, gray and fox 
squirrel, cottontail rabbit, jackrabbit, snowshoe hare, red fox, 
raccoon, and striped skunk is permitted on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunting by tribal members is in accordance with White Earth 
Indian Reservation regulations on those parts of the Reservation 
that are part of the refuge.
    2. Red fox, raccoon, and striped skunk may be hunted only from 
one-half hour before sunrise until sunset during open seasons for 
other small game species. Dogs may not be used for fox or raccoon 
hunting.
* * * * *

    19. Section 32.45 Montana is amended by revising paragraph B. of 
Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge; by adding paragraph B.3. to 
Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B. of Lake 
Mason National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., C., and D. 
of Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph B. 
of Warhorse National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.45  Montana.

* * * * *

Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 

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condition: Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only 
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *

Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only 
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *

Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game 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.
* * * * *

Lee Metcalf 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. Hunters may not use or possess more than 15 shells per day.
    2. Shooting is permitted only from or within 10 feet of 
designated blinds.
    3. Maximum of 5 hunters per blind.
    4. Hunters are required to record hunt information at Hunter 
Access Points.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and mule deer 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. Only archery hunting is permitted.
    2. Hunters are required to enter and exit and record hunt 
information at Hunter Access Points.
    3. Deer stands left on the refuge must be identified with a name 
and address and be accessible to other hunters.
    4. Deer may not be retrieved from closed areas without prior 
consent from refuge staff.
    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of 
the refuge. All fishing is pursuant to State law.
* * * * *

Warhorse National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game birds 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.
* * * * *
    20. Section 32.46 Nebraska is amended by revising paragraph D. of 
North Platte National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.46  Nebraska.

* * * * *

North Platte National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is allowed on designated areas 
of the refuge pursuant to State law.
* * * * *
    21. Section 32.47 Nevada is amended by revising paragraphs A. and 
B. of Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph 
C. of Desert 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 dove is permitted on designated areas of 
the refuge.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, cottontail rabbits and 
jackrabbits is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject 
to the following conditions:
    1. Hunting of cottontail rabbits and jackrabbits is permitted 
only during the State quail hunting season.
    2. Only shotguns are permitted.
* * * * *

Desert National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of bighorn sheep is permitted on 
designated areas of the range subject to the following conditions:
    1. Bighorn sheep guides are required to obtain a Special Use 
Permit prior to taking clients onto the range.
    2. Natural bighorn sheep mortality (pick-up heads) found on the 
range are government property and possession or removal of them from 
the range is not permitted.
* * * * *
    22. Section 32.50 New Mexico is amended by adding new paragraphs 
A.5. and A.6., and revising paragraphs B. and C. of Bitter Lake 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.50  New Mexico.

* * * * *

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    5. Hunting in Hunt Area B is permitted on all days within the 
State authorized season.
    6. Hunting in Hunt Area C is permitted from mid-October through 
the end of January, on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday of each week 
from one-half hour before sunrise to 1 p.m. Dove hunting is 
prohibited in Hunt Area C.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, quail, cottontail, 
and jack rabbits 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. Hunting in Hunt Area B is permitted on all days within the 
State authorized seasons.
    3. The hunting of rabbit and quail is prohibited in Hunt Area C.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule deer and white-tailed deer 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
* * * * *
    23. Section 32.51 New York is amended by adding new paragraph B.4. 
to Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.51  New York.

* * * * *

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Shotgun hunters will possess and use, while in the field, 
only non-toxic shot.
* * * * *
    24. Section 32.52 North Carolina is amended by revising paragraph 
D.1. of Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising introductory 
language of paragraph B., revising paragraph C.2., and adding new 
paragraphs B.7., B.8., C.8. and C.9. to Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.52  North Carolina.

* * * * *

Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Fishing is permitted from March 15 through October 15.
* * * * *

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, squirrel, raccoon, 
opossum, rabbit, and fox is permitted on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    7. Hunters shall use only shotguns and/or 22 caliber rim-fire 
rifles for upland game hunts.
    8. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only 
nontoxic shot on designated areas of the refuge.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Only shotguns, muzzle-loaders, and bow and arrow are allowed 
for big game hunts.
* * * * *
    8. Archery hunting on the Pungo Unit is permitted during the 
regular State archery season and from November 1 through 30. State 
bag limits apply.
    9. Shotgun, muzzle loaders, and bow and arrow are permitted on 
the Pungo Unit subject to the following condition: Permits are 
required.
* * * * *
    25. Section 32.53 North Dakota is amended by revising paragraph B. 
of Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B., C.1., 
C.2., and adding paragraphs C.3. through C.7. inclusive to Audubon 
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Refuge; by adding paragraph B.3. to J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife 
Refuge; by revising paragraph B. of Lake Alice National Wildlife 
Refuge; by revising paragraph C. of Lake Nettie National Wildlife 
Refuge; by revising paragraphs B., C., and D. of Long Lake National 
Wildlife Refuge; by adding paragraph B.3. to Lostwood National Wildlife 
Refuge; by revising paragraph C. of Slade National Wildlife Refuge; and 
by revising paragraphs B. and C. of Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge 
to read as follows:


Sec. 32.53  North Dakota.

* * * * *

Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed 
grouse, partridge, rabbit and fox is permitted on designated areas 
of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunting is permitted from December 1st through the end of the 
regular seasons.
    2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only 
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *

Audubon National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of ring-necked pheasants, gray 
partridge and sharp-tailed grouse is permitted on designated areas 
of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunting is permitted from December 1 until the close of the 
State season.
    2. Only non-toxic shot is permitted for upland game hunting.
    3. All islands are closed to hunting.
    4. Vehicle use is restricted to the tour route road only.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Rifle and muzzleloader deer hunting opens according to State 
regulations.
    2. Refuge and State permits are required for the first one and 
one-half days of the State rifle season.
    3. Orange clothing is required for deer hunters as per State 
regulations.
    4. Hunting with bow and arrow is permitted only the day 
following the close of the State deer firearms season through the 
close of the State archery season.
    5. All islands are closed to hunting.
    6. All refuge roads are closed for use by rifle deer hunters 
except for retrieval of deer.
    7. Muzzleloader and archery deer hunters may use the auto tour 
route for access during the hunt and all roads for retrieval of 
deer.
* * * * *

J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only 
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *

Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game and fox 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.
* * * * *

Lake Nettie 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. Deer hunting with rifle and muzzleloader is subject to all 
State regulations and license units.
    2. Deer archery hunting is open the day following the close of 
the rifle deer hunting season through the close of the State archery 
season.
* * * * *

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of ring-necked pheasant, sharp-
tailed grouse and gray partridge is permitted on designated areas of 
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Only steel shot may be used.
    2. Upland gamebird season is from December 1 through the end of 
the State season.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer only is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters must enter the refuge on foot only.
    2. Archery hunting is not allowed during the firearm deer 
season.
    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of 
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. bank fishing is restricted to public use areas on Unit 1, 
Unit 2, and Long Lake Creek.
    2. Boat fishing is restricted to Unit 1.
    3. Boats are restricted to 25 HP maximum.
    4. Boats are restricted to the period from May 1 through 
September 30.
    5. Ice fishing is restricted to Unit 1.
    6. Ice houses must be removed by March 1 annually.
* * * * *

Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only 
nontoxic shot.
* * * * *

Slade National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. Deer hunting is permitted on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters may enter the refuge on foot only.
    2. Archery hunting is not allowed during the firearm deer 
season.
* * * * *

Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of ring-necked pheasant is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted 
on designated areas of the refuge.
* * * * *
    26. Section 32.55 Oklahoma is amended by revising paragraphs C. 
and D.4. of Wichita Mountains 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 of the refuge subject to the following 
condition: Permits and payment of a fee are required.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Lake Elmer Thomas is open to fishing. Bass fishing on Lake 
Elmer Thomas is restricted to catch and release.

    27. Section 32.56 Oregon is amended by revising paragraphs A.1., 
A.2., A.5., B., D.1., D.3., and removing paragraphs A.6., A.7., B.5., 
and D.5. of Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge; by revising 
paragraphs A.2. and B.1. of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge; by 
revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.4., A.5., A.6., B., D.1., and D.2., 
and adding new paragraph D.3., and removing paragraph A.7. of McKay 
Creek National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs A.1., A.4., 
A.5., revising introductory language of paragraph B., revising 
paragraphs B.1., B.3., B.4., B.5., D.1. through D.4. inclusive, and 
removing paragraphs A.6. through A.8. inclusive of Umatilla National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.56  Oregon.

* * * * *

Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset. Decoys and other personal property may not be left on 
the refuge overnight.
    2. Hunting is permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
* * * * *
    5. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant and quail is 
permitted on 

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designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset.
    2. Hunting is permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
    3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shot.
    4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Use of non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors is 
permitted from March 1 through September 30.
* * * * *
    3. Fishing is permitted only with hook and line.
* * * * *

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Snipe and dove hunters shall possess and use, while in the 
field, only non-toxic shot.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Hunting of pheasant, quail, partridge, and rabbit is 
permitted from the third Saturday in November to the end of the 
State pheasant season in designated zones of the Blitzen Valley east 
of Highway 205. Hunting is also permitted on Malheur Lake during the 
waterfowl hunting season.
* * * * *

McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset. Decoys and other personal property may not be left on 
the refuge overnight.
    2. Hunting is permitted only on Tuesdays, Saturdays, 
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
* * * * *
    4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    5. Permits are required for the opening weekend of the season 
when it coincides with the season opening for upland game birds.
    6. The use of boats is prohibited.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant and quail is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset.
    2. Hunting is permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
    3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shot.
    4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    5. Permits are required for the opening weekend of the season.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset.
    2. Fishing is permitted from March 1 through September 30.
    3. Fishing is permitted only with hook and line.
* * * * *
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset except for the Hunter Check Station parking lot at the 
McCormack Unit which is open each morning two hours prior to State 
shooting hours for waterfowl. Decoys, boats and other personal 
property must be removed from the refuge following each day's hunt.
* * * * *
    4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    5. Permits are required for hunting on the McCormack Unit.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant and quail is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Hunting of upland game birds is not allowed until noon of 
each hunt day.
* * * * *
    3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shot.
    4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    5. Permits are required for hunting on the McCormack Unit.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset.
    2. Fishing is permitted on refuge impoundments and ponds from 
February 1 through September 30. Other refuge waters (Columbia River 
and its backwaters) are open in accordance with State regulation.
    3. Only non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors are 
permitted on refuge impoundments and ponds.
    4. Fishing is permitted only with hook and line.
* * * * *
    28. Section 32.57 Pennsylvania is amended by adding new 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. Shotgun hunters will possess and use, while in the field, 
only non-toxic shot.
* * * * *
    29. Section 32.60 South Carolina is amended by revising paragraph 
A. of Santee National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.60  South Carolina.

* * * * *

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.
* * * * *
    30. Section 32.61 South Dakota is amended by revising paragraph B. 
of Pocasse National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.61  South Dakota.

* * * * *

Pocasse National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    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.
* * * * *
    31. Section 32.62 Tennessee is amended by revising paragraphs A. 
and D.1. of Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising 
introductory language of paragraph D. and revising paragraph D.1. of 
Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.62  Tennessee.

* * * * *

Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of resident Canada 
geese during the Special State September season is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 
Permits are required.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    1. Fishing is permitted on refuge pools and reservoirs from 
March 15 through October 31 from sunrise to sunset.
* * * * *

Lake Isom 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 October 15 only 
from sunrise to sunset.
* * * * *
    32. Section 32.64 Utah is amended by revising paragraph B. of Ouray 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.64  Utah.

* * * * *

Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 

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Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.
* * * * *
    33. Section 32.65 Vermont is amended by revising paragraphs B.1., 
B.2., and adding new paragraphs B.3., B.4., C.3. and C.4. to Missisquoi 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.65  Vermont.

* * * * *

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. All hunters must register at Refuge Headquarters prior to 
hunting on the refuge.
    2. The use of rifles is not permitted on that portion of the 
refuge lying east of the Missisquoi River.
    3. Hunting is not permitted from January 1 through August 31.
    4. Shotgun hunters will possess and use, while in the field, 
only non-toxic shot.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. All hunters must register at Refuge Headquarters prior to 
hunting on the refuge.
    4. Only portable tree stands are allowed. Unattended tree stands 
are prohibited.
* * * * *
    34. Section 32.67 Washington is amended by revising paragraphs A.2 
through A.7. inclusive, removing paragraph A.8., revising introductory 
language of paragraph B., revising paragraphs B.1. and D., and adding 
paragraphs B.4., B.5, and B.6. to McNary National Wildlife Refuge; by 
revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.3., B., and adding new paragraph A.4. 
to Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs A.3., 
A.4., A.5., introductory language of paragraph B., B.1., B.3., and D., 
and removing paragraph A.6. of Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge to 
read as follows:


Sec. 32.67  Washington.

* * * * *

McNary National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    2. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset. Decoys and other personal property may not be left on 
the refuge overnight.
    3. Hunting is permitted only Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, 
Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
    4. Hunters in the marked hunt site area of the McNary Division 
must hunt within fifty (50) feet of designated blind sites except 
when shooting to retrieve crippled birds.
    5. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    6. On the first Saturday in December, only youth aged 10-17 and 
an accompanying adult aged 18 or over may hunt.
    7. The furthest downstream island (Columbia River mile 341-343) 
in the Hanford Islands Division is closed to hunting.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant and quail is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Hunting of upland game birds is not allowed until noon of 
each hunt day.
* * * * *
    4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    5. On the first Saturday in December, only youth aged 10-17 and 
an accompanying adult aged 18 or over may hunt.
    6. The furthest downstream island (Columbia River mile 341-343) 
in the Hanford Islands Division is closed to hunting.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of 
the McNary Division subject to the following conditions:
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset.
    2. Fishing is permitted from February 1 through September 30.
    3. The use of boats and other floatation devices is not 
permitted.
    4. Fishing is permitted only with hook and line.
* * * * *

Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset. Decoys and other personal property may not be left on 
the refuge overnight.
    2. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    3. Hunters in the marked hunt site areas must hunt within fifty 
(50) feet of designated blind sites except when shooting to retrieve 
crippled birds.
    4. On the first Saturday in December, only youth aged 10-17 and 
an accompanying adult aged 18 or over may hunt.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant and quail is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Hunting of upland game birds is not allowed until noon of 
each hunt day.
    2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shot.
    3. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    4. On the first Saturday in December, only youth aged 10-17 and 
an accompanying adult aged 18 or over may hunt.
* * * * *

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    3. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset. Decoys, boats, and other personal property may not be 
left on the refuge overnight.
    4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    5. Digging or hunting from pit blinds is prohibited.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant and quail is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Hunting of upland game birds is not allowed until noon of 
each hunt day.
* * * * *
    3. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of 
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to one and one-half hours 
after sunset.
    2. Fishing is permitted on refuge impoundments and ponds from 
February 1 through September 30. Other refuge waters (Columbia River 
and its backwaters) are open in accordance with State regulations.
    3. Fishing is permitted only with hook and line.
* * * * *
    35. Section 32.68 West Virginia is amended by adding new 
paragraph B.4. to Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge to 
read as follows:


Sec. 32.68 West Virginia.

* * * * *

Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Hunters will possess and use, while in the field, only non-
toxic shot.
* * * * *
    36. Section 32.70 Wyoming is amended by revising paragraph B. of 
Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph B. of 
Seeskadee National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.70  Wyoming.

* * * * *

Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of sage grouse and cottontail 
rabbit 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.
* * * * *

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of sage grouse and cottontail 
rabbit 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.
* * * * *
    37. Section 32.69 Wisconsin is amended by adding new paragraph B.1. 
to Horicon National Wildlife Refuge; and by adding new paragraph B.4. 
to 

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Necedah National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.69  Wisconsin.

* * * * *

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
for ring-necked pheasant or gray partridge.
* * * * *

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Only non-toxic shot may be used or possessed while hunting 
for ruffed grouse.
* * * * *
    Dated: July 31, 1995.
George T. Frampton, Jr.,
Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 95-20037 Filed 8-15-95; 8:45 am]
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