[Federal Register Volume 67, Number 119 (Thursday, June 20, 2002)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 41920-41936]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 02-14900]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Parts 25 and 32

RIN 1018-AI34


2002-2003 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service (we or the Service) proposes to 
add seven additional refuges to the list of areas open for hunting and/
or sport fishing activities and increase the activities available at 
eight other refuges, along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations 
for such activities, and amend certain regulations on other refuges 
that pertain to migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big 
game hunting, and sport fishing for 2002-2003.

DATES: We must receive your comments on or before July 22, 2002.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Chief, Division of Conservation 
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 670, Arlington, VA 22203. 
See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for information on electronic submission.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie A. Marler, (703) 358-2397; Fax 
(703) 358-2248.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System 
Administration Act of 1966 (NWRSAA) closes national wildlife refuges to 
all uses until opened. The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) may 
open refuge areas to any use, including hunting and/or fishing, upon a 
determination that such uses are compatible with the purposes of the 
refuge. The action also must be in accordance with provisions of all 
laws applicable to the areas, developed in coordination with the 
appropriate State wildlife agency(ies), consistent with the principles 
of sound fish and wildlife management and administration, and otherwise 
in the public interest. These requirements ensure that we maintain the 
biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of the 
National Wildlife Refuge System (System) for the benefit of present and 
future generations of Americans.
    We annually review refuge hunting and fishing programs to determine 
whether to include additional refuges or whether individual refuge 
regulations governing existing programs need modifications, deletions, 
or additions made to them. Changing environmental conditions, State and 
Federal regulations, and other factors affecting fish and wildlife 
populations and habitat may warrant modifications to refuge-specific 
regulations to ensure the continued compatibility of hunting and 
fishing programs and that these programs will not materially interfere 
with or detract from the fulfillment of the purposes of the refuge or 
the System's mission.
    You may find provisions governing hunting and fishing on national 
wildlife refuges in Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 
32. We regulate hunting and fishing on refuges to:
     Ensure compatibility with the purpose(s) of the refuge;
     Properly manage the fish and wildlife resource;
     Protect other refuge values;
     Ensure refuge visitor safety; and
     Provide opportunities for high-quality recreational and 
educational experiences.
    On many refuges where we decide to allow hunting and fishing, our 
general policy of adopting regulations identical to State hunting and 
fishing regulations is adequate in meeting these objectives. On other 
refuges, we must supplement State regulations with more restrictive 
Federal regulations to ensure that we meet our management 
responsibilities, as outlined under the section entitled ``Statutory 
Authority.'' We issue refuge-specific hunting and sport fishing 
regulations when we open wildlife refuges to either migratory game bird 
hunting, upland game hunting, big game hunting, or sport fishing. These 
regulations list the wildlife species that you may hunt or those 
species subject to sport fishing, seasons, bag limits, methods of 
hunting or fishing, descriptions of areas open to hunting or fishing, 
and other provisions as

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appropriate. You may find previously issued refuge-specific regulations 
for hunting and fishing in 50 CFR part 32. In this rulemaking, we are 
promulgating many of the amendments to these sections to standardize 
and clarify the existing language of these regulations.

Plain Language Mandate

    In this rule some of the revisions to the individual refuge units 
are to comply with a Presidential mandate to use plain language in 
regulations and do not modify the substance of the previous 
regulations. These types of changes include using ``you'' to refer to 
the reader and ``we'' to refer to the Service, using the word ``allow'' 
instead of ``permit'' when we do not require the use of a permit for an 
activity, and using active voice.

Statutory Authority

    The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (NWRSAA) of 
1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee, as amended), and the Refuge Recreation Act 
(RRA) of 1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k-460k-4) govern the administration and 
public use of national wildlife refuges.
    Amendments enacted by the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Improvement Act of 1997 (NWRSIA or Act) amend and build upon the NWRSAA 
in a manner that provided an ``Organic Act'' for the System similar to 
those that exist for other public Federal lands. The Act served to 
ensure that we effectively manage the System as a national network of 
lands, waters, and interests for the protection and conservation of our 
Nation's wildlife resources. The NWRSAA states first and foremost that 
we focus the mission of the System on conservation of fish, wildlife, 
and plant resources and their habitats. This Act requires the 
Secretary, before allowing a new use of a refuge, or before expanding, 
renewing, or extending an existing use of a refuge, to determine that 
the use is compatible and promotes public safety. The Act established 
as the policy of the United States that wildlife-dependent recreation, 
when compatible, is a legitimate and appropriate public use of the 
System, through which the American public can develop an appreciation 
for fish and wildlife. The Act established six wildlife-dependent 
recreational uses, when compatible, as the priority general public uses 
of the System. Those priority uses are: Hunting, fishing, wildlife 
observation and photography, and environmental education and 
interpretation.
    The RRA authorizes the Secretary to administer areas within the 
System for public recreation as an appropriate incidental or secondary 
use only to the extent that doing so is practicable and not 
inconsistent with the primary purpose(s) for which Congress and the 
Service established the areas. The RRA requires that any recreational 
use of refuge lands be compatible with the primary purpose(s) for which 
we established the refuge and not inconsistent with other previously 
authorized operations.
    The NWRSAA and RRA also authorize the Secretary to issue 
regulations to carry out the purposes of the acts and regulate uses.
    We develop hunting and sport fishing plans for each refuge prior to 
opening it to hunting or fishing. In many cases, we develop refuge-
specific regulations to ensure the compatibility of the programs with 
the purpose(s) for which we established the refuge. We have ensured 
initial compliance with the NWRSAA and the RRA for hunting and sport 
fishing on newly acquired refuges through an interim determination of 
compatibility made at or near the time of acquisition. These 
regulations ensure that we make the determinations required by these 
acts prior to adding refuges to the lists of areas open to hunting and 
fishing in 50 CFR part 32. We ensure continued compliance by the 
development of Comprehensive Conservation Plans, hunting and sport 
fishing plans, and by annual review of hunting and sport fishing 
programs and regulations.
    In preparation for new openings, we include the following documents 
in the refuges' ``opening package'' (which the Region completes, the 
Regional Director signs, and sends a copy to Headquarters Office): (1) 
Step-down hunting and/or fishing management plan; (2) appropriate NEPA 
documentation (Categorical Exclusion, Environmental Assessment, or 
Environmental Impact Statement); (3) appropriate decision documentation 
(e.g., Finding of No Significant Impact); (4) Section 7 Endangered 
Species Act evaluation; (5) copies of letters requesting State and, 
where appropriate, Tribal involvement and the results of the request; 
(6) draft news release; (7) outreach plan; and (8) draft refuge-
specific regulation. Upon review of these documents, we have determined 
that the opening of these national wildlife refuges to hunting and 
fishing is compatible with the principles of sound fish and wildlife 
management and administration and otherwise will be in the public 
interest.
    In accordance with the NWRSAA and RRA, we have determined that 
these openings are compatible and consistent with the purpose(s) for 
which we established the respective refuges. A copy of the 
compatibility determinations for these respective refuges is available 
by request to the Regional contact noted under the heading ``Available 
Information for Specific Refuges''.
    We propose to allow the following wildlife-dependent recreational 
activities:
    Hunting of migratory game birds on seven refuges, including:

 Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge, Kansas
 Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, Texas
 Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin

    Hunting of upland game on five refuges, including:

 Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Montana
 Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia

    Big game hunting on eight refuges, including:
 Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge, Montana
 Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia
 Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia
 Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia
 Washita National Wildlife Refuge, Oklahoma

    Sport fishing on three refuges, including:

 Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana
 Rydell National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota

    We also propose several administrative changes. In Sec. 25.41 we 
will clarify that refuge managers have the authority to issue permits 
required by subchapter C of 50 CFR. In Sec. 25.43

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we will clarify that refuge managers may terminate or revoke permits. 
These two changes will not alter our current practice but rather 
explicitly state the delegation to the refuge manager. In Sec. 32.2(f) 
we are revising the section designation in the last sentence of the 
paragraph of the refuge-specific regulations from Secs. 32.20 through 
32.71 to read Secs. 32.20 through 32.72 to reflect the addition of 
Guam. In Sec. 32.2(f), Sec. 32.3(e), Sec. 32.5(e), Sec. 32.6(e), and 
the introductory text of Sec. 32.7 we are revising the section 
designations to reflect the addition of Guam. Additionally in 
Sec. 32.3(e) we will explain that the refuge manager may adopt and 
issue relevant refuge-specific season dates and times after the State 
establishes its hunting seasons by publication through one or more of 
the methods identified in 50 CFR 25.31 We are authorizing this limited 
departure from the existing process because seasons are set too late in 
the year for us to include in our annual regulations. In Sec. 32.2(l) 
we reiterate that in addition to adopting the various items enumerated 
in the refuge-specific regulations (Sec. 32.20 through Sec. 32.72), we 
will continue to notify the public of those items described in refuge 
permits and brochures available at that area's headquarters. Finally, 
we propose that each refuge describe the designated areas where we 
allow hunting and/or fishing in the refuge-specific regulations, if 
practicable.

Request for Comments

    You may comment on this proposed rule by any one of several 
methods:
    1. You may mail comments to: Chief, Division of Conservation 
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room 670, Arlington, VA 22203.
    2. You may comment via the Internet to: 
[email protected]. Please submit Internet comments as 
an ASCII file avoiding the use of special characters and any form of 
encryption. Please also include: ``Attn: 1018-AI34'' and your full name 
and return mailing address in your Internet message. If you only use 
your e-mail address, we will consider your comment to be anonymous. If 
you do not receive a confirmation from the system that we have received 
your Internet message, contact us directly at (703) 358-1744.
    3. You may fax comments to: Chief, Division of Conservation 
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife Refuge System at (703) 358-2248.
    4. Finally, you may hand-deliver or courier comments to the address 
mentioned above. In light of recent increased security measures, please 
call (703) 358-1744 before hand-delivering comments.
    We seek comments on this proposed rule and will accept comments by 
any of the methods described above. Our practice is to make comments, 
including the names and home addresses of respondents, available for 
public review during regular business hours. Individual respondents may 
request that we withhold their home address from the rulemaking record, 
which we will honor to the extent allowable by law. In some 
circumstances, we would withhold from the rulemaking record a 
respondent's identity, as allowable by law. If you wish for us to 
withhold your name and/or address, you must state this request 
prominently at the beginning of your comment. However, we will not 
consider anonymous comments. We will make all submissions from 
organizations or businesses and from individuals identifying themselves 
as representatives or officials of organizations or businesses, 
available for public inspection in their entirety.
    Department of the Interior policy is, whenever practicable, to 
afford the public a meaningful opportunity to participate in the 
rulemaking process. We considered providing a 60-day rather than a 30-
day comment period. However, we determined that an additional 30-day 
delay in processing these refuge-specific hunting and fishing 
regulations would hinder the effective planning and administration of 
our hunting and fishing programs. That delay would jeopardize 
establishment of hunting and fishing programs this year, or shorten 
their duration. Many of these rules also relieve restrictions and allow 
the public to participate in recreational activities on a number of 
refuges. In addition, in order to continue to provide for previously 
authorized hunting opportunities while at the same time provide for 
adequate resource protection, we must be timely in providing 
modifications to certain hunting programs on some refuges.
    When finalized, we will incorporate this regulation into 50 CFR 
parts 25 and 32. Part 32 contains general provisions and refuge-
specific regulations for hunting and sport fishing on national wildlife 
refuges. Part 25 contains the administrative provisions for the 
National Wildlife Refuge System.

Clarity of This Regulation

    Executive Order 12866 requires each agency to write regulations 
that are easy to understand. We invite your comments on how to make 
this rule easier to understand, including answers to questions such as 
the following: (1) Are the requirements in the rule clearly stated? (2) 
Does the rule contain technical language or jargon that interferes with 
its clarity? (3) Does the format of the rule (grouping and order of 
sections, use of headings, paragraphing, etc.) aid or reduce its 
clarity? (4) Would the rule be easier to understand if it were divided 
into more (but shorter) sections? (5) Is the description of the rule in 
the ``Supplementary Information'' section of the preamble helpful in 
understanding the rule? (6) What else could we do to make the rule 
easier to understand?

Regulatory Planning and Review

    In accordance with the criteria in Executive Order 12866, the 
Service asserts that this rule is not a significant regulatory action. 
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) makes the final determination 
under Executive Order 12866.
    a. This rule will not have an annual economic effect of $100 
million or adversely affect an economic sector, productivity, jobs, the 
environment, or other units of the government. A cost-benefit and full 
economic analysis is not required. The purpose of this rule is to open 
15 refuges to hunting and/or fishing activities. Eight of these refuges 
are already open to certain activities, and the remaining seven refuges 
will open to hunting and/or fishing activities for the first time. The 
refuges are located in the States of Virginia, Montana, Louisiana, 
Wisconsin, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Minnesota, and Georgia. 
Fishing and hunting are two of the wildlife-dependent uses of national 
wildlife refuges that Congress recognizes as legitimate and 
appropriate, and we should facilitate their pursuit, subject to such 
restrictions or regulations as may be necessary to ensure their 
compatibility with the purpose of each refuge. Many of the 538 existing 
national wildlife refuges already have programs where we allow fishing 
and hunting. Not all refuges have the necessary resources and landscape 
that would make fishing and hunting opportunities available to the 
public. By opening these refuges to new activities, we have determined 
that we can make quality experiences available to the public. This rule 
establishes hunting and/or fishing programs at the following refuges: 
Occoquan Bay, Rappahannock River Valley, Wallops Island, Lost Trail, 
Bayou Teche, Cat Island, Catahoula, Whittlesey Creek, Washita, Trinity 
River, Bosque del Apache, Marais des Cygnes, Rydell,

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Okefenokee, and Black Bayou Lake. We state impacts in 2001 real 
dollars.
    Following a best case scenario, if the refuges establishing new 
fishing and hunting programs were a pure addition to the current supply 
of such activities, it would mean a consumer surplus of $706,000 
annually and an estimated increase of 10,320 user days of hunting and 
575 user days of fishing (Table 1). However, the participation trend is 
flat in fishing and hunting activities because the number of Americans 
participating in these activities has been stagnant since 1991. Any 
increase in the supply of these activities introduced by adding refuges 
where the activity is available will most likely be offset by other 
sites losing participants, especially if the new sites have higher 
quality fishing and/or hunting opportunities. Using the value of the 
difference in the upper and lower bounds of the 95 percent confidence 
interval for average consumer surplus to represent the estimate of the 
increase in consumer surplus for higher quality fishing and hunting 
(Walsh, Johnson, and McKean, 1990) \1\ yields an estimated increase in 
consumer surplus of $185,000 annually, which is a true estimate of the 
benefits. Consequently, this rule will have a small measurable economic 
benefit on the U.S. economy.
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    \1\ Article presented at the Western Regional Science 
Association Annual meeting in Molokai, Hawaii, on February 22, 1990.

    Table 1.--Estimated Changes in Consumer Surplus From Additional Fishing and Hunting Opportunities in 2002
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                                                                                                    Fishing and
                             Refuge                                 Additional      Additional        hunting
                                                                   fishing days    hunting days      combined
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Occoquan Bay....................................................  ..............              50              50
Rappahannock River Valley.......................................  ..............             500             500
Wallops Island..................................................  ..............              30              30
Lost Trail......................................................  ..............           2,000           2,000
Bayou Teche.....................................................              25              75             100
Cat Island......................................................             250             750           1,000
Catahoula.......................................................  ..............           2,000           2,000
Whittlesey Creek................................................  ..............             100             100
Washita.........................................................  ..............              50              50
Trinity River...................................................  ..............             675             675
Bosque del Apache...............................................  ..............              90              90
Marais des Cygnes...............................................  ..............             500             500
Rydell..........................................................             300  ..............             300
Okefenokee......................................................  ..............             500             500
Black Bayou Lake................................................  ..............           3,000           3,000
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      Total Days per Year.......................................             575          10,320          10,895
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Consumer Surplus per Day........................................          $61.19          $64.99  ..............
Consumer Surplus for Quality Change.............................          $23.23          $16.62  ..............
Change in Total Consumer Surplus................................         $35,184        $670,736        $705,921
Change in Quality Consumer Surplus..............................         $13,357        $171,505       $184,862
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Note: All estimates are stated in 2001 real dollars.

    b. This proposed rule will not create inconsistencies with other 
agencies' actions. This action pertains solely to the management of the 
National Wildlife Refuge System. The fishing and hunting activities 
located on national wildlife refuges account for approximately 1 
percent of the available supply in the United States. Any small, 
incremental change in the supply of fishing and hunting opportunities 
will not measurably impact any other agency's existing programs.
    c. This proposed rule will not materially affect entitlements, 
grants, user fees, loan programs, or the rights and obligations of 
their recipients. This proposed rule does not affect entitlement 
programs. There are no grants or other Federal assistance programs 
associated with public use of national wildlife refuges.
    d. This proposed rule will not raise novel legal or policy issues. 
This proposed rule opens seven additional refuges for fishing and 
hunting activities and increases the activities available at eight 
other refuges. This proposed rule continues the practice of allowing 
recreational public use of national wildlife refuges. Many refuges in 
the System currently have opportunities for the public to hunt and fish 
on refuge lands.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    We certify that this rule will not have a significant economic 
effect on a substantial number of small entities as defined under the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). A Regulatory 
Flexibility Analysis is not required. Accordingly, a Small Entity 
Compliance Guide is not required.
    Congress created the National Wildlife Refuge System to conserve 
fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats and facilitated this 
conservation mission by providing Americans opportunities to visit and 
participate in compatible wildlife-dependent recreation, including 
fishing and hunting, as priority general public uses on national 
wildlife refuges and to better appreciate the value of, and need for, 
wildlife conservation.
    This proposed rule does not increase the types of recreation 
allowed on the System but establishes hunting and/or fishing programs 
on 15 refuges. As a result, opportunities for wildlife-dependent 
recreation on national wildlife refuges will increase. The changes in 
the amount of permitted use are likely to increase visitor activity on 
these national wildlife refuges. But, as stated above, this is likely 
to be a substitute site for the activity and not necessarily an 
increase in participation

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rates for the activity. To the extent visitors spend time and money in 
the area of the refuge that they would not have spent there anyway, 
they contribute new income to the regional economy and benefit local 
businesses.
    For purposes of analysis, we will assume that any increase in 
refuge visitation is a pure addition to the supply of the available 
activity. This will result in a best case scenario, and we expect to 
overstate the benefits to local businesses. The latest information on 
the distances traveled for fishing and hunting activities indicates 
that over 80 percent of the participants travel less than 100 miles 
from home to engage in the activity. This indicates that participants 
will spend travel-related expenditures in their local economies. Since 
participation is scattered across the country, many small businesses 
benefit. The 1996 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife 
Associated Recreation identifies expenditures for food and lodging, 
transportation, and other incidental expenses. Using the average 
expenditures for these categories with the expected maximum additional 
participation on the Refuge System as a result of this proposed rule 
yields the following estimates (Table 2) compared to total business 
activity for these sectors.

   Table 2.--Estimation of the Additional Expenditures With an Increase of Activities in Eight Refuges and the
                           Opening of Seven Refuges to Fishing and/or Hunting for 2002
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                                                                                                     Possible
                                                    U.S. total        Average     Current refuge    additional
                                                   expenditures    expenditures   expenditures w/     refuge
                                                      in 1996         per day      o duplication   expenditures
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Anglers:
    Total Days Spent............................         626 Mil  ..............         6.7 Mil             575
    Total Expenditures..........................       $42.7 Bil             $68      $456.2 Mil         $39,194
        Trip Related............................       $17.4 Bil             $28      $185.7 Mil         $15,950
            Food and Lodging....................        $6.8 Bil             $11       $72.3 Mil          $6,211
            Transportation......................        $4.2 Bil              $7       $45.0 Mil          $3,868
            Other...............................        $6.4 Bil             $10       $68.3 Mil          $5,871
Hunters:
    Total Days Spent............................         257 Mil  ..............         2.0 Mil          10,320
    Total Expenditures..........................       $23.3 Bil             $91      $182.4 Mil        $935,492
        Trip Related............................        $5.8 Bil             $23       $45.6 Mil        $233,962
            Food and Lodging....................        $2.8 Bil             $11       $22.2 Mil        $114,007
            Transportation......................        $2.0 Bil              $8       $15.7 Mil         $80,761
            Other...............................        $1.0 Bil              $4        $7.6 Mil        $39,194
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 Note: All estimates are in 2001 real dollars.

    Using a national impact multiplier for wildlife-associated 
recreation developed for the report ``1996 National and State Economic 
Impacts of Wildlife Watching'' for the estimated increase in direct 
expenditures yields a total economic impact of over $2.8 million (2001 
dollars). Since we know that most of the fishing and hunting occur 
within 100 miles of a participant's residence, then it is unlikely that 
most of this spending would be ``new'' money coming into a local 
economy and, therefore, would be offset with a decrease in some other 
sector of the local economy. The net gain to the local economies would 
be no more than $2.8 million and most likely considerably less. Since 
80 percent of the participants travel less than 100 miles to engage in 
hunting and fishing activities, their spending patterns would not add 
new money into the local economy and, therefore, the real impact would 
be on the order of $570,000 annually. The maximum increase (if all 
spending were new money) at most would be less than 1 percent for local 
retail trade spending (Table 3).
    A large percentage of the retail trade establishments in the 
majority of affected counties qualify as small businesses. With the 
small increase in overall spending anticipated from this proposed rule, 
it is unlikely that a substantial number of small entities will have 
more than a small benefit from the increased recreationist spending 
near the affected refuges.

    Table 3.--Comparative Expenditures for Retail Trade Associated With Additional Refuge Visitation for 2002
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                                                   Retail     Estimated
                                                  trade in     maximum                     Total       Establ.
              Refuge/County(ies)                 1997 (2001    addition    Addition as     retail      with  10
                                                  dollars)     from new   a % of total    establ.        emp.
                                                 (millions)     refuge
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Occoquan Bay, Prince William, VA..............         $283       $4,550         0.002          915          560
Rappahannock River Valley, Northumberland, VA.          4.9       45,500         0.93            54           45
Wallops Island, Accomack, VA..................          199        2,730         0.001          208          152
Lost Trail, Flathead, MT......................          768      182,000         0.02           475          398
Bayou Teche, St. Mary, LA.....................          437        8,525         0.002          256          176
Cat Island, Avoyelles, LA.....................          234       85,250         0.04           169          129
Catahoula.....................................  ...........      182,000         0.13   ...........  ...........
    LaSalle, LA...............................           75  ...........  ............           64           49
    Catahoula, LA.............................           69  ...........  ............           52           33
Whittlesey Creek, Ashland, WI.................          165        9,100         0.01           113           87
Washita, Custer, OK...........................          259        4,550         0.002          172          119
Trinity River, Liberty, TX....................          487       61,425         0.01           204          151

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Bosque del Apache, Socorro, NM................           78        8,190         0.01            57           40
Marais des Cygnes, Linn, KS...................           33       45,500         0.14            34           27
Rydell Polk, MN...............................          234       20,400         0.01           152           97
Okefenokee, Charlton, GA......................           35       45,500         0.13            49           47
Black Bayou Lake, Ouachita, LA................        1,600      273,000         0.02           753          519
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    Many small businesses may benefit from some increased wildlife 
refuge visitation. However, we expect that much of this benefit will be 
offset as recreationists spend the same money in a different location. 
We expect that the incremental recreational opportunities will be 
scattered, and so we do not expect that the rule will have a 
significant economic effect (benefit) on a substantial number of small 
entities in any region or nationally.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

    The proposed rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the 
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule:
    a. Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or 
more. The additional fishing and hunting opportunities at the 15 
refuges that do not currently have these programs would generate 
expenditures by anglers and hunters with an economic impact estimated 
at $2.8 million per year (2001 dollars). Consequently, the maximum 
benefit of this rule for businesses both small and large would not be 
sufficient to make this a major rule. The impact would be scattered 
across the country and would most likely not be significant in any 
local area.
    b. Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for 
consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government 
agencies, or geographic regions. This proposed rule will have only a 
slight effect on the costs of hunting and fishing opportunities of 
Americans. Under the assumption that any additional hunting and fishing 
opportunities would be of high quality, participants would be attracted 
to the refuge. If the refuge were closer to the participants' 
residences, then a reduction in travel costs would occur and benefit 
the participants. The Service does not have information to quantify 
this reduction in travel cost but assumes that, since most people 
travel less than 100 miles to hunt and fish, the reduced travel cost 
would be small for the additional days of hunting and fishing generated 
by this proposed rule. We do not expect this proposed rule to affect 
the supply or demand for fishing and hunting opportunities in the 
United States and, therefore, it should not affect prices for fishing 
and hunting equipment and supplies, or the retailers that sell 
equipment. Additional refuge hunting and fishing opportunities would 
account for less than 0.001 percent of the available opportunities in 
the United States.
    c. Does not have significant adverse effects on competition, 
employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of 
United States-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based 
enterprises. Because this proposed rule represents such a small 
proportion of recreational spending of a small number of affected 
anglers and hunters, approximately a maximum of $2.8 million annually 
in impact, This rule will have no measurable economic effect on the 
wildlife-dependent industry, which has annual sales of equipment and 
travel expenditures of $72 billion nationwide. This proposed rule adds 
seven refuges to the list of refuges that have hunting and/or fishing 
programs and increases the type of activities offered at eight other 
refuges. Refuges that establish hunting and fishing programs may hire 
additional staff from the local community to assist with the programs, 
but this would not be a significant increase with only seven refuges 
adding new programs and eight refuges increasing programs by this 
proposed rule. Consequently, we anticipate no significant employment or 
small business effects.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Since this rule applies to public use of federally owned and 
managed refuges, it does not impose an unfunded mandate on State, 
local, or Tribal governments or the private sector of more than $100 
million per year. The rule does not have a significant or unique effect 
on State, local, or Tribal governments or the private sector. A 
statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates 
Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is not required.

Takings (Executive Order 12630)

    In accordance with Executive Order 12630, the rule does not have 
significant takings implications. This regulation will affect only 
visitors at national wildlife refuges and describe what they can do 
while they are on a refuge.

Federalism (Executive Order 13132)

    As discussed in the Regulatory Planning and Review and Unfunded 
Mandates Reform Act sections above, this rule does not have sufficient 
federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism 
Assessment under Executive Order 13132. In preparing this proposed 
rule, we worked with State governments.

Civil Justice Reform (Executive Order 12988)

    In accordance with Executive Order 12988, the Office of the 
Solicitor has determined that the rule does not unduly burden the 
judicial system and meets the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) 
of the Order. The regulation will clarify established regulations and 
result in better understanding of the regulations by refuge visitors.

Energy Supply, Distribution or Use (Executive Order 13211)

    On May 18, 2001, the President issued Executive Order 13211 on 
regulations that significantly affect energy supply, distribution, and 
use. Executive Order 13211 requires agencies to prepare Statements of 
Energy Effects when undertaking certain actions. Because this rule 
opens 15 refuges to hunting and/or sport fishing programs and makes 
minor changes to other refuges open to those activities, it is not a 
significant regulatory action under Executive Order 12866 and is not 
expected to significantly affect energy supplies, distribution, and 
use. Therefore, this action is a not a

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significant energy action and no Statement of Energy Effects is 
required.

Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments 
(Executive Order 13175)

    In accordance with Executive Order 13175, we have evaluated 
possible effects on federally recognized Indian tribes and have 
determined that there are no effects. We coordinate recreational use on 
national wildlife refuges with Tribal governments having adjoining or 
overlapping jurisdiction before we propose the regulations. This 
regulation is consistent with and not less restrictive than Tribal 
reservation rules.

Paperwork Reduction Act

    This regulation does not contain any information collection 
requirements other than those already approved by the Office of 
Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act (OMB Control 
Number is 1018-0102). See 50 CFR 25.23 for information concerning that 
approval. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not 
required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a 
currently valid OMB control number.

Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation

    In preparation for new openings, we include Section 7 consultation 
documents approved by the Service's Endangered Species program in the 
refuge's ``openings package'' for Regional review and approval from the 
Headquarters Office. We reviewed the changes in hunting and fishing 
regulations herein with regard to Section 7 of the Endangered Species 
Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543, as amended) (ESA). For the national 
wildlife refuges proposed to open for hunting and/or fishing we have 
determined that Rappahannock River Valley, Trinity River, Bosque del 
Apache, Okefenokee, and Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuges will not 
likely adversely affect and Catahoula, Washita, Rydell, Marais des 
Cygnes, Black Bayou Lake, Cat Island, Occoquan Bay, Whittlesey Creek, 
Lost Trail, and Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuges will not 
affect any endangered or threatened species or designated critical 
habitat.
    We also comply with Section 7 of the ESA when developing 
Comprehensive Conservation Plans, step-down management plans for public 
use of refuges, and prior to implementing any new or revised public 
recreation program on a refuge as identified in 50 CFR 26.32. We also 
make determinations when required by the ESA before the addition of a 
refuge to the lists of areas open to hunting or fishing as contained in 
50 CFR 32.7.

National Environmental Policy Act

    We analyzed this rule in accordance with the criteria of the 
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4332(C)) 
and 516 DM 6, Appendix 1. This rule does not constitute a major Federal 
action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment. An 
environmental impact statement/assessment is not required.
    A categorical exclusion from NEPA documentation applies to this 
amendment of refuge-specific hunting and fishing regulations since it 
is technical and procedural in nature, and the environmental effects 
are too broad, speculative, or conjectural to lend themselves to 
meaningful analysis (516 DM 2, Appendix 1.10).
    Prior to the addition of a refuge to the list of areas open to 
hunting and fishing in 50 CFR part 32, we develop hunting and fishing 
plans for the affected refuges. We incorporate these proposed refuge 
hunting and fishing activities in the refuge Comprehensive Conservation 
Plans (CCPs) and/or other step-down management plans, pursuant to our 
refuge planning guidance in 602 FW 1, 3, and 4. We prepare these CCPs 
and step-down plans in compliance with section 102(2)(C) of NEPA, and 
the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations for implementing 
NEPA in 40 CFR parts 1500-1508. We invite the affected public to 
participate in the review, development, and implementation of these 
plans.

Available Information for Specific Refuges

    Individual refuge headquarters retain information regarding public 
use programs and the conditions that apply to their specific programs 
and maps of their respective areas. You may also obtain information 
from the Regional offices at the addresses listed below:

Region 1--California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. 
Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 
Service, Eastside Federal Complex, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, 
Oregon 97232-4181; Telephone (503) 231-6214.
Region 2--Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Regional Chief, 
National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, P.O. 
Box 1306, 500 Gold Avenue, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103; Telephone 
(505) 248-6804.
Region 3--Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, 
and Wisconsin. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, 1 Federal Drive, Federal Building, Fort 
Snelling, Minnesota 55111; Telephone (612) 713-5400.
Region 4--Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, 
Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, 
and the Virgin Islands. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge 
System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30345; Telephone (404) 679-7154.
Region 5--Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New 
Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, 
Virginia, and West Virginia. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge 
System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, 
Hadley, Massachusetts 01035-9589; Telephone (413) 253-8302.
Region 6--Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South 
Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge 
System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 134 Union Blvd., Lakewood, 
Colorado 80228; Telephone (303) 236-8145.
Region 7--Alaska. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. 
Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, Alaska 99503; 
Telephone (907) 786-3354.

Primary Author

    Leslie A. Marler, Management Analyst, Division of Conservation 
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and 
Wildlife Service, Arlington, VA 22203, is the primary author of this 
rulemaking document.

List of Subjects

50 CFR Part 25

    Administrative practice and procedure, Concessions, Reporting and 
recordkeeping requirements, Safety, Wildlife refuges.

50 CFR Part 32

    Fishing, Hunting, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, 
Wildlife, Wildlife refuges.
    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, we propose to amend 
Title 50, Chapter I, subchapter C of the Code of Federal Regulations as 
follows:

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PART 25--[AMENDED]

    1. The authority citation for part 25 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 260k, 664 dd, 715i, and 3901 
et seq.; and Pub. L. 102-402, 106 Stat. 1961.

    2. Revise Sec. 25.41 to read as follows:


Sec. 25.41  Who issues refuge permits?

    We authorize the refuge manager of the facility where the activity 
is to take place to issue permits required by this subchapter C unless 
the regulations in this subchapter C require the applicant to obtain 
the applicable permit from the Director or Secretary. In those 
situations, the refuge manager will so inform the applicant, giving the 
applicant all necessary information as to how and where to apply.
    3. Revise Sec. 25.43 to read as follows:


Sec. 25.43  Who may terminate or revoke a permit and why?

    The refuge manager may terminate or revoke a permit at any time for 
noncompliance with the terms of the permit or of the regulations in 
this subchapter C: for nonuse; for violation of any law; regulation, or 
order applicable to the refuge; or to protect public health or safety 
or the resources of a national wildlife refuge.

PART 32--[AMENDED]

    4. The authority citation for part 32 continues to read as follows:

    Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd-668ee, and 
715i.

    5. In Sec. 32.2 by revising the section heading and paragraph (f) 
and adding paragraph (l) to read as follows:


Sec. 32.2  What are the requirements for hunting on areas of the 
National Wildlife Refuge System?

* * * * *
    (f) Each person must comply with the provisions of any refuge-
specific regulations governing hunting on the wildlife refuge area. 
Regulations, special conditions, and maps of the hunting areas for a 
particular wildlife refuge are available at that area's headquarters. 
In addition, refuge-specific hunting regulations for migratory game 
bird, upland game, and big game hunting appear in Secs. 32.20 through 
32.72.
* * * * *
    (l) The refuge-specific regulations (Sec. 32.20 through Sec. 32.72) 
include the items discussed in Sec. 32.3(b). Refuge permits and 
brochures should also include those items and any special conditions 
allowed by paragraph (f) of this section. If practicable, we will 
include in the refuge-specific regulations a description of the 
designated areas where we allow hunting and/or fishing.
    6. In Sec. 32.3 by revising the section heading and paragraph (e) 
to read as follows:


Sec. 32.3  What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific 
hunting regulations?

* * * * *
    (e) We initially publish refuge-specific hunting regulations in the 
daily issue of the Federal Register, and subsequently they appear in 
Secs. 32.20 through 32.72, except that the refuge manager may adopt and 
issue relevant refuge-specific season dates and times after the State 
establishes its hunting seasons by publication through one or more of 
the methods identified in Secs. 25.31 of this subchapter C.
* * * * *
    7. In Sec. 32.5 by revising the section heading and paragraph (e) 
to read as follows:


Sec. 32.5  What are the general provisions regarding fishing on 
wildlife refuges?

* * * * *
    (e) Each person shall comply with the provisions of any refuge-
specific regulation governing fishing on the wildlife refuge area. 
Regulations for a particular wildlife refuge are available at its 
headquarters office. In addition, refuge-specific fishing regulations 
appear in Secs. 32.20 through 32.72.
    8. In Sec. 32.6 by revising the section heading and paragraph (e) 
to read as follows:


Sec. 32.6  What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific 
fishing regulations?

* * * * *
    (e) We initially publish refuge-specific fishing regulations in the 
daily issue of the Federal Register, and subsequently they appear in 
Secs. 32.20 through 32.72.
* * * * *
    9. In Sec. 32.7 ``What refuge units are open to hunting and/or 
fishing?'' by:
    a. Revising the introductory text as set forth below;
    b. Alphabetically adding Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge and 
Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Louisiana;
    c. Alphabetically adding Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge in the 
State of Montana;
    d. Alphabetically adding Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge, 
Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge, and Wallops Island 
National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Virginia; and
    e. Alphabetically adding Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge 
in the State of Wisconsin.


Sec. 32.7  What refuge units are open to hunting and/or fishing?

    Refuge units open to hunting and/or fishing in accordance with the 
provisions of subpart A of this part and Secs. 32.20-32.72, inclusive, 
are as follows:
* * * * *
    10. In Sec. 32.22 Arizona by revising paragraph B. of Buenos Aires 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.22  Arizona.

* * * * *

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, 
coyote, and skunks on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: We require refuge permits for hunting of 
coyotes and skunks.
* * * * *
    11. In Sec. 32.24 California by:
    a. Revising paragraph A.2. of Merced National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraph A.2. of Modoc National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraph A. of Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Adding paragraph A.11. of San Luis National Wildlife Refuge; and
    e. Revising paragraphs A. and B. of San Pablo Bay National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.24  California.

* * * * *

Merced National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    2. You may possess no more than 25 approved nontoxic shotshells 
per day while in the field.
* * * * *

Modoc National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    2. After the first weekend of the open season, we allow hunting 
only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hunters must check in 
and out of the refuge by using self-service permits.
* * * * *

Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese, 
ducks, coots, and moorhens on designated areas of the refuge subject 
to the following conditions:
    1. You may possess no more than 25 approved nontoxic shotshells 
per day while in the field.
    2. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We do not 
allow bicycles and other

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conveyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the 
refuge manager for allowed conveyances.
    3. You must keep firearms unloaded until you are within the 
designated hunt area.
* * * * *

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    11. We do not allow vehicle trailers of any type or size to be 
in the refuge hunt areas at any time or to be left unattended at any 
locations on the refuge.
* * * * *

San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese, 
ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge and subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. You may possess no more than 25 approved nontoxic shotshells 
while in the field.
    2. Access is by boat only.
    3. You must remove all portable blinds, decoys, and personal 
equipment following each day's hunt.
    4. We allow floating blinds on the refuge, and they are 
available to any hunter on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Floating blinds require refuge manager approval or are subject to 
removal. Floating blinds may be left overnight, but hunters must 
remove them from the refuge at the end of the waterfowl season.
    5. We prohibit digging into levees or slough channels.
    6. We allow only dogs engaged in hunting activities on the 
refuge during waterfowl season. We allow no other domesticated 
animals or pets.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulation 
and subject to the following conditions:
    1. You may possess no more than 25 approved nontoxic shotshells 
while in the field.
    2. You may access the Tolay Creek Unit by foot and bicycle only.
    3. We allow only dogs engaged in hunting activities on the 
refuge during pheasant season. We allow no other domesticated 
animals or pets.
* * * * *
    12. In Sec. 32.28 Florida by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Lower Suwannee National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraph A.3. and adding paragraph D.9. of Merritt 
Island National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C., and adding paragraph D.11. 
of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge; and
    d. Revising paragraph C. of St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge to 
read as follows:


Sec. 32.28  Florida.

* * * * *

Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of 
migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We require a refuge permit.
    2. Parents or adult guardians over the age of 21 are responsible 
for supervising hunters under the age of 16 and must remain within 
sight and normal voice contact of the juvenile hunter. Parents or 
adult guardians are responsible for ensuring that hunters under the 
age of 16 do not engage in conduct that would constitute a violation 
of the refuge regulations.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require a refuge permit.
    2. Parents or adult guardians over the age of 21 are responsible 
for supervising hunters under the age of 16 and must remain within 
sight and normal voice contact of the juvenile hunter. Parents or 
adult guardians are responsible for ensuring that hunters under the 
age of 16 do not engage in conduct that would constitute a violation 
of the refuge regulations.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require a refuge permit.
    2. Parents or adult guardians over the age of 21 are responsible 
for supervising hunters under the age of 16 and must remain within 
sight and normal voice contact of the juvenile hunter. Parents or 
adult guardians are responsible for ensuring that hunters under the 
age of 16 do not engage in conduct that would constitute a violation 
of the refuge regulations.
* * * * *

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    3. You may hunt only in four designated areas of the refuge 
subject to delineation in the refuge hunting map and brochure, 
including the open waters of Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River, and 
designated impoundments outside the NASA security area. We do not 
allow hunting in the Banana River. You may not hunt in or enter any 
portion of the refuge south of Haulover Canal and east of the 
western boundary when the Kennedy Space Center activates its outer 
security perimeter.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    9. You may not fish in or enter any portion of the refuge south 
of Haulover Canal and east of the western boundary when the Kennedy 
Space Center activates its outer security perimeter.
* * * * *

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks 
and coots in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
condition: We require refuge permits.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, 
and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: We require refuge permits.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, 
turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following condition: We require refuge permits.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    11. While on the refuge, anglers must keep all harvested fish in 
whole condition.

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, 
sambar deer, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject 
to the following condition: We require refuge permits.
* * * * *
    13. In Sec. 32.29 Georgia by revising paragraph B. of Okefenokee 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.29  Georgia.

* * * * *

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, squirrel, 
bobwhite quail, and turkey in the Cowhouse Unit of the refuge. The 
season will be consistent with the adjacent Dixon Memorial Wildlife 
Management Area and subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require sign in/sign out.
    2. We allow no vehicles on the refuge portion of Cowhouse 
Island.
    3. We allow no dogs except for pointing dogs during quail hunts.
* * * * *
    14. In Sec. 32.32 Illinois by revising paragraph A.2. and C.3. of 
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.32  Illinois.

* * * * *

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We only allow the use of portable or temporary blinds. Blinds 
must be a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. You must remove 
portable or temporary blinds, any material brought onto the refuge 
for blind construction, boats, decoys, and all other personal 
property from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We prohibit deer hunting with a firearm in the controlled 
goose hunting areas or on all refuge lands north of Illinois State 
Route 13. We allow deer hunting in the controlled goose hunting 
areas and on all refuge lands north of Illinois State Route 13 only 
with

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archery equipment and in accordance with State regulations.
* * * * *
    15. In Sec. 32.35 Kansas by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Flint Hills National 
Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Revising paragraph A. of Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.35  Kansas.

* * * * *

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese, 
ducks, coots, mourning doves, rails (Virginia and sora only), and 
common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with 
State regulations and subject to the following condition: You may 
use only approved nontoxic shot.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, 
prairie chicken, rabbit, squirrel, and crow on designated areas of 
the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We prohibit centerfire rifles and pistols.
    2. You may use only approved nontoxic shot for all shotgun 
hunting.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of turkey and deer on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
and subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow only shotguns, muzzleloading firearms, or bow and 
arrow.
    2. You may use only approved nontoxic shot for turkey hunting.
* * * * *

Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks, 
geese, rails (sora), coots, common snipe, and woodcock on designated 
areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject 
to the following conditions:
    1. We restrict motor vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles 
(ATVs), to public roads and parking lots.
    2. We restrict outboard motor use to the westernmost 5.5-mile 
(8.8 km) section of the Marais des Cygnes River. You may use 
nonmotorized boats and electric trolling motors on all open portions 
of the refuge, including the eastern 4-mile (6.4 km) section of the 
Marais des Cygnes River. Property boundaries are at the center of 
the River. Where sections of the River border private property, only 
the half of the River adjacent to public property is open to public 
use.
    3. You must remove decoys each day.
    4. We prohibit discharge of firearms within 150 yards (135 m) of 
any residence or other occupied building.
* * * * *
    16. In Sec. 32.37 Louisiana by:
    a. Revising paragraph B. of Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    b. Adding Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Black Bayou Lake National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Adding Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge; and
    e. Revising Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.37  Louisiana.

* * * * *

Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of rabbit, 
squirrel, raccoon, beaver, feral hog, and coyote on designated areas 
of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a 
refuge permit.
* * * * *

Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of 
migratory game birds in designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We require the use of either refuge-issued Self-clearing 
daily permits or Lottery permits.
    2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for 
hunting must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge 
brochure.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, 
raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We require refuge-issued Self-clearing daily permits.
    2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for 
hunting must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge 
brochure.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We require the use of either refuge-issued Self-clearing 
daily permits or Lottery permits.
    2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for 
hunting must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge 
brochure.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following condition: Any person entering, 
using, or occupying the refuge for fishing must abide by all terms 
and conditions in the refuge brochure.
* * * * *

Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of 
migratory game birds in designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We require refuge permits.
    2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for 
hunting must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge hunting 
brochure.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon, opossum, 
squirrel, rabbit, quail, woodcock, coyote, and beaver on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require refuge permits.
    2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for 
hunting must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge hunting 
brochure.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery hunting of white-tailed 
deer on the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require refuge permits.
    2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for 
hunting must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge hunting 
brochure.
* * * * *

Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks, 
geese, coots, woodcock, and common snipe on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the 
following condition: We require refuge permits.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, 
raccoon, beaver, nutria, and coyote on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the 
following condition: We require refuge permits.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, 
turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in 
accordance with State regulations and subject to the following 
condition: We require refuge permits.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crayfishing on designated 
areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject 
to the following conditions:
    1. We require refuge permits.
    2. The ends of trotlines must consist of a length of cotton line 
that extends from the points of attachment into the water.

Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of 
migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following condition: We require refuge permits.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon, squirrel, 
rabbit, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following condition: We require refuge permits.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
condition: We require refuge permits.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow fishing from 1 hour before sunrise until \1/2\-hour 
after sunset.
    2. We allow boat launching on all refuge waters as designated in 
the refuge brochure. We allow only nonmotorized boats or boats with 
motors of 10 horsepower or less, except on Bushley Creek, Big 
Bushley Creek, and Little Bushley Creek where there is no horsepower 
restriction.
    3. Cowpen Bayou, the Highway 28 borrow pits, and Bushley Bayou 
Unit are open to fishing all year.
    4. All other refuge waters on the Headquarters Unit, including 
Duck Lake, Muddy Bayou, Willow Lake, ditches, all

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outlet waters, and all flooded woodlands are open to fishing and 
boating from March 1 through October 31.
    5. On the Headquarters Unit we allow only pole and line or rod 
and reel fishing. We prohibit snagging.
    6. On the Bushley Bayou Unit we allow fishing and crayfishing 
subject to the following conditions:
    i. Anglers must reset trotlines when receding water levels 
expose them, and trotlines must consist of a length of cotton line 
that extends from the points of attachment into the water.
    ii. Anglers must attend yo-yos during daylight hours only.
    iii. We allow recreational gear (slat traps, wire nets, hoop 
nets) only by refuge permit and only in Bushley Creek, Big Bushley 
Creek, and Little Bushley Creek.
    iv. We prohibit commercial fishing and crayfishing.
* * * * *

    17. In Sec. 32.38 Maine by revising paragraphs C. and D. of 
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.38  Maine.

* * * * *

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. During firearms big game season hunters must wear in a 
conspicuous manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square 
inches (2,600 cm2) solid-colored hunter orange clothing 
or material.
    2. Hunters harvesting a deer on the refuge must notify the 
refuge office within 24 hours and present the field-dressed deer for 
inspection by refuge personnel.
    3. Hunters who wish to use portable tree stands or blinds must 
register at the refuge office prior to placement of the stand or 
blind.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow nonmotorized boats only on Bearce and Conic Lakes.
    2. We allow fishing during daylight hours only.

* * * * *
    18. In Sec. 32.41 Michigan by revising paragraphs C. and D. of 
Seney National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.41  Michigan.

* * * * *

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and bear on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 
We do not allow the use of dogs while bear or deer hunting.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We do not allow the use of fishing weights or lures 
containing lead.
    2. We allow ice fishing from January 1 through the end of 
February during daylight hours only.
    3. We do not allow ice shanties, houses, or shelters on F Pool.
    4. When ice fishing, we do not allow snowmobiles or all-terrain 
vehicles.
    5. We allow fishing from May 15 through September 30 during 
daylight hours only.
    6. We allow summer fishing on the Creighton Driggs and 
Manistique Rivers.
    7. We allow only bank fishing in refuge pools.
    8. We limit access to Driggs and Creighton Rivers to canoes 
without motors and to foot traffic along these watercourses.

* * * * *
    19. In Sec. 32.42 Minnesota by:
    a. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A. of Litchfield 
Wetland Management District;
    b. Revising paragraph D. of Rydell National Wildlife Refuge; and
    c. Adding paragraph B.4. of Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge to 
read as follows:

Sec. 32.42  Minnesota.

* * * * *

Litchfield Wetland Management District

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of 
migratory game birds throughout the district except you may not hunt 
on the Phare Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Renville County. All 
hunting is subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *

Rydell National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We only allow fishing from the fishing pier on 
Tamarac Lake beginning May 1 through July 15 during refuge open 
hours.
* * * * *

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We require hunters to wear at least one article of blaze 
orange clothing visible above the waist.
* * * * *

    20. In Sec. 32.45 Montana by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A., C., and D. of Lee Metcalf National 
Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Adding Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.45  Montana.

* * * * *

Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks, 
geese, and coots from established blinds in designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the 
following conditions (consult refuge manager prior to hunting to 
learn of changes or updates):
    1. Hunting Access: We number blinds and assign them to a 
specific access point designated in the refuge hunting leaflet. 
Hunters must park at the appropriate access point and numbered 
parking space and walk to a blind along mowed trails designated on 
the hunting leaflet. We open access points to hunters who intend to 
immediately hunt on the refuge. We prohibit wildlife observation, 
scouting, and loitering at access points and parking areas.
    2. Hunting Hours: We open the hunting area, defined by the 
refuge boundary fence, 2 hours before and require departure 2 hours 
after the waterfowl hunting hours, as defined by Montana Department 
of Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
    3. Registration: Each hunter must record his or her name and 
Conservation License Number at the appropriate register before 
hunting, must set the appropriate blind selector before and after 
hunting, and must record hunting data at the appropriate register 
before departing the hunting area.
    4. Blind selection is on a first-come, first-served basis with 
the exception of the opening weekend of waterfowl season. We will 
distribute blind permits for the opening weekend by a public 
drawing. We will announce the drawing time and place in local 
newspapers.
    5. Hunters with a documented mobility disability may reserve an 
accessible blind in advance by contacting a refuge officer.
    6. No more than four hunters may use a single blind at one time.
    7. You may not possess more than 20 approved nontoxic shotshells 
per day.
    8. You must conduct all hunting from within 10 feet (3 m) of a 
blind.
    9. All hunters must have a visible means of retrieving waterfowl 
such as a float tube, chest-high waders, or a dog capable of 
retrieving.
    10. Hunters must deploy a minimum of six decoys per blind in 
order to hunt from blinds 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 14.
    11. We prohibit attempting to ``reserve'' a blind for use later 
in the day by depositing a vehicle or other equipment on the refuge. 
A hunter must be physically present in the hunting area in order to 
use a blind.
    12. We prohibit falconry hunting.
    13. We prohibit blocking access to refuge gates.
    14. We prohibit boats, fishing gear, fires, alcoholic beverages, 
and littering. Litter includes food products, animal parts, and 
spent shells.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery hunting of white-tailed 
deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations and subject to the following conditions (consult refuge 
manager prior to hunting to learn of changes or updates):
    1. Hunting Access: Hunters must enter and exit through 
designated archery hunting

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access points. Access points are open to hunters intending to 
immediately hunt on the refuge. We prohibit wildlife observation, 
scouting, and loitering at access points and parking areas.
    2. Hunting Hours: We open the hunting area, defined by the 
refuge boundary fence, 2 hours before and require departure 2 hours 
after the big game hunting hours as defined by Montana Department of 
Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
    3. Registration: Each hunter must record his or her name and 
Conservation License Number at the appropriate register before 
hunting and must record hunting data at the appropriate register 
before departing the hunting area.
    4. Tree Stands and Blinds: We allow only portable tree stands 
and blinds. We prohibit leaving tree stands or ground blinds on the 
refuge overnight. We prohibit the use of screw-in tree steps or 
climbing spikes. We prohibit the use of nails, wire, screws, or 
bolts to attach a stand to a tree, or hunting from a tree into which 
a hunter has driven a metal object for support.
    5. We prohibit pre-season entry or scouting.
    6. Hunters may not enter or retrieve deer from closed areas of 
the refuge without the consent of a refuge officer.
    7. We prohibit boats, fishing gear, fires, firearms, alcoholic 
beverages, and littering.
    8. Hunters with a documented mobility disability may access 
designated locations in the hunting area to hunt from ground blinds. 
To access these areas, hunters must contact the refuge manager in 
advance to obtain a special use permit.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations in effect on the 
Bitterroot River from Tucker Crossing to Florence Bridge subject to 
specific regulations detailed in refuge publications, signs, and 
brochures.

Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of turkey and mountain 
grouse in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations and subject to the following conditions:
    1. We do not allow hunting in areas around the refuge 
headquarters, maintenance buildings, and quarters posted as ``Closed 
to Hunting.''
    2. We prohibit guiding and outfitting.
    3. We allow use of riding or pack stock on access routes 
designated through the refuge to access off-refuge lands as 
designated in the public use leaflet.
    4. You may not use dogs for hunting of any species.
    5. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while on the 
refuge.
    6. We prohibit overnight camping.
    7. We prohibit retrieval of game through areas closed to hunting 
without prior consent by the refuge manager.
    8. We allow only portable or temporary blinds and tree stands.
    9. We allow parking in designated areas only.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of elk, white-tailed deer, 
and mule deer within designated areas of the refuge in accordance 
with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
    1. We do not allow hunting in areas around the refuge 
headquarters, maintenance buildings, and quarters posted as ``Closed 
to Hunting.''
    2. We prohibit guiding and outfitting.
    3. We allow use of riding or pack stock on access routes 
designated through the refuge to access off-refuge lands as 
designated in the public use leaflet.
    4. You may not use dogs for hunting of any species.
    5. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while on the 
refuge.
    6. We prohibit overnight camping.
    7. We prohibit open fires.
    8. We prohibit retrieval of game through areas closed to hunting 
without prior consent by the refuge manager.
    9. We allow only portable or temporary blinds and tree stands.
    10. We allow parking in designated areas only.
    11. The first week of the archery and the first week of general 
elk and deer hunting season are open to youth-only (ages 12 and 13 
only) hunting.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
* * * * *
    21. In Sec. 32.47 Nevada by:
    a. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., removing 
paragraph A.2., and redesignating paragraph A.3. as paragraph A.2, and 
revising paragraphs D.2., D.3., D.4., D.5., D.6., and D.7. of Ruby Lake 
National Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Revising Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.47  Nevada.

* * * * *

Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of dark 
geese, ducks, coots, moorhens, and common snipe on designated areas 
of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to 
the following conditions:
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We allow fishing by wading and from personal flotation 
devices (float tubes) and bank fishing in designated areas.
    3. You may use only artificial lures in the Collection Ditch and 
adjoining spring ponds.
    4. We do not allow boats on refuge waters from January 1 through 
June 14.
    5. During the boating season, we allow boats only on the South 
Marsh. Beginning June 15 through July 31, we allow only motorless 
boats or boats with battery-powered electric motors. Anglers must 
remove all gasoline-powered motors. Beginning August 1 through 
December 31, we allow only motorless boats and boats propelled with 
motors with a total of 10 horsepower or less.
    6. We allow launching of boats only from designated landings.
    7. We prohibit the possession of live or dead bait fish, any 
amphibians (including frogs), and crayfish on the refuge.
* * * * *

Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of 
migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance 
with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
    1. We close the following areas to all hunting: The area south 
of Division Road, south of Stillwater Farms, and east of West County 
Road; and other areas as posted.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shotshells while in 
the field.
    3. On refuge units open to boating, we allow boating during the 
waterfowl hunting season only, except for Swan Check Lake that is 
open to nonmotorized boating all year.
    4. We do not allow boats on Swan Lake, the northeast portion of 
North Nutgrass Lake, and the north portion of Pintail Bay. We allow 
use of nonmotorized carts, sleds, floating blinds, and other 
floating devices on these units only for transporting hunting 
equipment and concealing hunters but not for transporting hunters.
    5. We allow motorized boats (except air-thrust boats) only on 
Lead Lake, Tule Lake, Goose Lake, South Nutgrass Lake, and the 
portions of North Nutgrass Lake and Pintail Bay open to boats.
    6. We allow air-thrust boats only on Goose Lake, South Nutgrass 
Lake, and the portions of North Nutgrass Lake and Pintail Bay open 
to boats.
    7. Air-thrust boat owners must obtain a Special Use Permit from 
the refuge manager prior to operating or allowing others to operate 
their air-thrust boat on the refuge.
    8. We allow nonmotorized boats on all refuge units open to 
boating.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of authorized upland 
game species on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with 
State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
    1. We close the following areas to all hunting: the area south 
of Division Road, south of Stillwater Farms, and east of West County 
Road; and other areas as posted.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shotshells while on 
the refuge.
    3. We allow shotgun hunting only.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer on designated 
areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject 
to the following conditions:
    1. We close the following areas to all hunting: the area south 
of Division Road, south of Stillwater Farms, and east of West County 
Road; and other areas as posted.
    2. We allow shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery hunting only.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

    22. In Sec. 32.50 New Mexico by:
    a. Revising paragraph C. of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge; 
and
    b. Revising paragraphs A. and C. of Bosque del Apache National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

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Sec. 32.50  New Mexico.

* * * * *

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer, white-tailed 
deer, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following condition: We allow hunting during seasons, dates, times, 
and areas as posted by signs and/or indicated on refuge leaflets, 
special regulations, and maps available at the refuge office.
* * * * *

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of mourning 
and white-winged doves and snow geese on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. You may hunt snow geese on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 
during the second full week of January.
    2. We require a refuge permit and payment of a fee to hunt snow 
geese.
    3. You may possess only nontoxic shot while in the field.
    4. We allow use of hunting dogs for bird retrieval.
    5. We do not allow hunters and dogs to retrieve dead or wounded 
birds in closed areas.
    6. Each hunter must successfully complete a New Mexico crane and 
snow goose hunter identification training course for hunting on 
State and Federal refuges in the Middle Rio Grande Valley.
    7. Snow goose hunters must report to the refuge headquarters by 
4:45 a.m. each hunt day. Shooting time will be 6:45 a.m. to 10:00 
a.m. local time.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer and oryx on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Refer to the refuge map for designated areas.
    2. Hunts are subject to State regulations and seasons.
    3. Oryx hunters should contact the refuge manager for special 
hunt dates.
* * * * *

    23. In Sec. 32.52 North Carolina by:
    a. Revising Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraph D. of Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge; 
and
    c. Adding paragraph A.5. and revising paragraphs B.3. and C.3. of 
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.52  North Carolina.

* * * * *

Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of swans, 
geese, ducks, coots, common snipe, mourning doves, and woodcock on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions;
    1. We require possession of a refuge permit.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot in the field.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, 
quail, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require possession of a refuge permit.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while on the 
refuge when hunting with a shotgun, except you may possess slugs and 
buckshot containing lead to hunt deer.
    3. We require possession of a refuge Special Use Permit to hunt 
raccoon and opossum at night.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 
We require possession of a refuge hunting permit.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. You may fish year-round from only \1/2\ hour before sunrise 
to \1/2\ hour after sunset. We require possession of a refuge 
special use permit to fish at night.
    2. You may use only a pole and line, rod and reel, hand line, 
dip net, or cast net for fishing.
    3. You may take frogs only at night from April 1 through August 
31. We require possession of a refuge Special Use Permit to take 
frogs.
* * * * *

Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit fishing and crabbing in North Pond, South Pond, 
Newfield, North Carolina Department of Transportation Mitigation and 
other impoundments west of North Carolina Highway 12.
    2. You may fish year around only from \1/2\ hour before sunrise 
to \1/2\ hour after sunset. You may surf fish at night from 
September 15 through May 31 east of North Carolina Highway 12. We 
require possession of a refuge permit to surf fish at night.
    3. You may use only pole and line, rod and reel, hand line, dip 
net, or cast net for fishing and crabbing.
* * * * *

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    5. You must unload, encase, or dismantle firearms transported 
via motorized vehicle or in a boat under power.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. You must unload, encase, or dismantle firearms transported 
via motorized vehicle or in a boat under power.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. You must unload, encase, or dismantle firearms transported 
via motorized vehicle or in a boat under power.
* * * * *

    24. In Sec. 32.53 North Dakota by:
    a. Revising paragraphs B.3. and B.4. and by adding paragraphs B.5. 
and B.6. of Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Revising paragraphs B., C., and D. of Long Lake National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.53  North Dakota.

* * * * *

Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Upland game bird and rabbit season opens annually on the day 
following the close of the regular firearm deer season through the 
end of the State season.
    4. The upland game bird and rabbit falconry season opens 
annually on the day following the close of the regular firearm deer 
season through March 31.
    5. Fox hunting opens annually on the day following the close of 
the regular firearm deer season through March 31.
    6. Turkey hunting is subject to all State regulations, license 
requirements, units, and dates.
* * * * *

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked 
pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and gray partridge on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the 
field.
    2. The upland game bird season opens annually on the day 
following the close of the firearm deer season and runs through the 
close of the State season.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer only on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters must enter the refuge on foot only.
    2. We allow archery hunting. We restrict open archery areas to 
those areas of the refuge open to firearms during the firearm 
season.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We restrict bank fishing to public use areas on Unit 1, Unit 
2, and Long Lake Creek.
    2. We restrict boat fishing to Long Lake Creek.
    3. We restrict boats to 25 horsepower maximum.
    4. We restrict boats to the period from May 1 through September 
30.
    5. We restrict ice fishing to Unit 1 and Long Lake Creek.
* * * * *


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    25. In Sec. 32.55 Oklahoma by revising paragraph C. to Washita 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.55  Oklahoma.

* * * * *

Washita National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We allow hunting during the special refuge season in 
accordance with the refuge hunt information sheet.
    2. You must obtain a refuge hunt permit and pay a fee (fee 
waived for Youth Hunt participants).
    3. You must check in and out of hunt areas daily at the refuge 
office or check station.
    4. You must take bagged deer and/or hog to the refuge check 
station.
    5. We will determine bag limits on deer annually.
    6. We prohibit the use of bait.
    7. A nonhunting mentor of 21 years of age or older must 
accompany, and be in the immediate presence of, participants in the 
Youth Hunt, who must be between the ages of 12 and 18. Hunters and 
mentors must BOTH wear hunter orange clothing meeting or exceeding 
the minimum State requirements.
    8. We prohibit handguns.
* * * * *

    26. In Sec. 32.56 Oregon by:
    a. Revising paragraph C. of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Revising McNary National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.56  Oregon.

* * * * *

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and pronghorn 
during authorized State seasons only on the refuge area west of 
Highway 205 and south of Foster Flat Road.
* * * * *

McNary National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of doves on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated 
areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject 
to the following condition: We allow shotgun and archery hunting 
only.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
* * * * *

    27. In Sec. 32.57 Pennsylvania by revising the introductory text of 
paragraph C. and adding paragraphs C.4. and C.5. to Erie National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.57  Pennsylvania

* * * * *

Erie National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, bear, and turkey 
on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
* * * * *
    4. We prohibit organized deer drives by three or more persons in 
hunt area B of the refuge. We define a ``drive'' as three or more 
individuals involved in the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or 
otherwise directing game as to make the animals more susceptible to 
harvest.
    5. We require a refuge Special Use Permit for hunting of bear.
* * * * *
    28. In Sec. 32.60 South Carolina by:
    a. Revising paragraph C. of ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Revising Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec. 32.60  South Carolina.

* * * * *

ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
condition: We require a refuge permit.
* * * * *

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of marsh 
hens/rails only on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We require a refuge hunt permit.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 
We require a refuge hunt permit.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 
We require a refuge hunt permit.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, crabbing, and shell fishing 
on designated areas of the refuge subject to State regulations and 
the following condition: Marsh Island, White Banks, and Bird Island 
are open from September 15 through February 15. We close them the 
rest of the year to protect nesting birds.
* * * * *
    29. In Sec. 32.62 Tennessee by revising paragraphs B.1. and C.1. of 
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.62  Tennessee.

* * * * *

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. We require annual refuge hunting permits.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. We require annual refuge hunting permits.
* * * * *
    30. In Sec. 32.63 Texas by:
    a. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.3., and removing paragraphs A.5. and A.6. of 
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Removing paragraph A.3 from Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.3., removing paragraphs A.4., A.5., and A.7., 
and redesignating paragraph A.6. as paragraph A.4. of McFaddin National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Removing paragraph A.3. from San Bernard National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    e. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraph A.1., A.2., removing paragraphs A.3., A.4., and A.6., and 
redesignating paragraph A.5 as paragraph A.3. of Texas Point National 
Wildlife Refuge; and
    f. Revising paragraph A. of Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge 
to read as follows:


Sec. 32.63  Texas.

* * * * *

Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese, 
ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We require a permit to hunt on all hunting units of the 
refuge, and hunters must have this permit in their possession while 
hunting. The annually issued waterfowl hunting permit contains all 
refuge-specific waterfowl hunting regulations. Any person entering, 
using, or occupying the refuge for hunting must abide by all terms 
and conditions in the waterfowl hunting permit.
    2. We require payment of a fee to hunt on portions of the 
refuge.
    3. You may hunt only on designated days of the week and on 
designated areas during the general waterfowl hunting season. You 
may hunt on designated areas during all days of the September teal 
season. We annually issue notice of hunting days and maps depicting 
areas open to hunting in the refuge hunting permit.
* * * * *

McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese, 
ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We require a permit to hunt on all hunting units of the 
refuge, and hunters must have this permit in their possession while 
hunting. The annually issued waterfowl hunting permit contains all 
refuge-specific

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waterfowl hunting regulations. Any person entering, using, or 
occupying the refuge for hunting must abide by all terms and 
conditions in the waterfowl hunting permit.
    2. We require payment of a fee to hunt on portions of the 
refuge.
    3. You may hunt only on designated days of the week and on 
designated areas during the general waterfowl hunting season. You 
may hunt on designated areas during all days of the September teal 
season. We annually issue notice of hunting days and maps depicting 
areas open to hunting in the refuge permit.
* * * * *

Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese, 
ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We require a permit to hunt on all hunting units of the 
refuge, and the hunter must have this permit in his or her 
possession while hunting. The annually issued waterfowl hunting 
permit contains all refuge-specific waterfowl hunting regulations. 
Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for hunting must 
abide by all terms and conditions in the waterfowl hunting permit.
    2. You may hunt only on designated days of the week and on 
designated areas during the general waterfowl hunting season. You 
may hunt on designated areas during all days of the September teal 
season. We annually issue notice of hunting days and maps depicting 
areas open to hunting in the refuge hunting permit.
* * * * *

Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow hunting on Champion Lake by drawing only.
    2. We require an application fee for participants to enter the 
drawing. We will issue a refuge permit to those drawn, and the 
hunter must carry the permit at all times when hunting.
    3. We allow hunting on Saturday and Sunday during the State duck 
and teal season. Hunters may not enter the refuge before 4 a.m. and 
must be off the hunt area by 12 p.m.(noon). We may require hunters 
to check in and out.
    4. We allow only temporary blinds. Hunters must remove blinds 
and decoys daily.
    5. We limit motors to 10 horsepower or less.
    6. We allow retrievers, but they must be under the control of 
the owner.
    7. Youth hunters, 17 years of age and under, must be under 
direct supervision of an adult, 18 years of age or older.
    8. You must unload and encase all shotguns while in transit 
through the refuge.
    9. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot.
    10. The minimum distance we allow between hunt parties is 150 
yards (135 m).
    11. We prohibit the use, possession, or being under the 
influence of alcoholic beverages while hunting in or accessing or 
returning from the field.
* * * * *
    In Sec. 32.64 Utah by revising paragraph A. of Fish Springs 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.64  Utah.

* * * * *

Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks 
and coots on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations and the following conditions:
    1. All hunters must register individually at the visitor 
information station before entering the open hunting area and prior 
to exiting the refuge.
    2. We do not allow hunters or dogs to enter closed areas to 
retrieve birds.
    3. You may only possess firearms legally used to hunt waterfowl 
unless you case or break them down.
    4. You may construct nonpermanent blinds. You must remove all 
blinds constructed out of materials other than vegetation at the end 
of a hunt day.
    5. We allow use of small boats (15' or less). We do not allow 
gasoline motors and air boats.
    6. You may enter the refuge 2 hours prior to sunrise and must 
exit the refuge by 1\1/2\ hours after sunset. You may not leave 
decoys, boats, vehicles, and other personal property on the refuge 
overnight.
    7. We have a Special Blind Area for use by the disabled. We 
prohibit trespass for any reason by any individual not registered to 
utilize that area.

* * * * *
    31. In Sec. 32.66 Virginia by:
    a. Revising paragraph C. of James River National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Adding Occoquan National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraph C. of Presquile National Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Adding Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge; and
    e. Adding Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec. 32.66  Virginia.

* * * * *

James River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters must carry a refuge permit at all times on the 
refuge.
    2. You may not discharge a firearm or archery equipment across 
or within any refuge road, as designated on the refuge hunt maps.
    3. We close the refuge to all hunting from December 1 until the 
end of the State hunting season to protect roosting and nesting bald 
eagles.
    4. Hunters in the field shall retrieve and maintain in their 
custody all crippled and killed game, if possible.
    5. You may not transport a loaded firearm in any vehicle on the 
refuge.
    6. Deer hunters, when hunting with guns, must wear a minimum of 
400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid blaze orange 
visible from 360 degrees on the refuge.
    7. We allow only portable tree stands on the refuge, and hunters 
must remove them at the end of the day.
    8. We prohibit hunting with dogs.
    9. We prohibit camping on refuge lands.
    10. We prohibit the use of open fires.
    11. Report all accidents and injuries to the refuge office as 
soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after the accident.
* * * * *

Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
and subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require a refuge permit.
    2. Hunters must have in their possession at all times a copy of 
the refuge permit containing the refuge regulations, their hunting 
license, and, if issued, their State-issued deer management 
assistance program (DMAP) tag.
    3. We will select specific hunting dates within the State 
seasons. Consult the refuge office for information on specific hunt 
dates.
    4. You may not transport a loaded firearm in any vehicle on any 
refuge road or right of way.
    5. Hunters must wear in a conspicuous manner on chest and back a 
minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm\2\) of solid hunter orange 
clothing or material and a hunter orange cap or hat.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
* * * * *

Presquile National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters must carry a refuge permit at all times on the 
refuge.
    2. You may not discharge a firearm or archery equipment across 
or within any refuge road, as designated on the refuge hunt maps.
    3. We close the refuge to all hunting from December 1 until the 
end of the State hunting season to protect roosting and nesting bald 
eagles.
    4. Hunters in the field shall retrieve and maintain in their 
custody all crippled and killed game, if possible.
    5. You may not transport a loaded firearm in any vehicle on the 
refuge.
    6. Deer hunters, when hunting with guns, must wear a minimum of 
400 square inches (2,600 cm\2\) of solid blaze orange visible from 
360 degrees on the refuge.
    7. We allow only portable tree stands on the refuge, and hunters 
must remove them at the end of the day.

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    8. We prohibit hunting with dogs.
    9. We prohibit camping on refuge lands.
    10. We prohibit the use of open fires.
    11. Report all accidents and injuries to the refuge office as 
soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after the accident.
* * * * *

Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters must carry a refuge permit at all times on the 
refuge.
    2. You may not discharge a firearm or archery equipment across 
or within any refuge road, as designated on the refuge hunt maps.
    3. We close the refuge to all hunting from December 1 until the 
end of the State hunting season to protect roosting and nesting bald 
eagles.
    4. Hunters in the field shall retrieve and maintain in their 
custody all crippled and killed game, if possible.
    5. You may not transport a loaded firearm in any vehicle on the 
refuge.
    6. Deer hunters, when hunting with guns, must wear a minimum of 
400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid blaze orange 
visible from 360 degrees on the refuge.
    7. We allow only portable tree stands on the refuge, and hunters 
must remove them at the end of each hunt day.
    8. We prohibit hunting with dogs.
    9. We prohibit camping on refuge lands.
    10. We prohibit the use of open fires.
    11. Report all accidents and injuries to the refuge office as 
soon as possible but no later than 24 hours after the accident.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
and the following conditions:
    1. We require a refuge permit
    2. We do not allow dogs.
    3. We allow only portable tree stands on the refuge, and hunters 
must remove them at the end of each hunt day.
    4. Hunters must comply with refuge check-in and check-out 
procedures as specified on the hunt permit.
    5. During firearms big game season, including scouting days, 
hunters must wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest, and back a 
minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored 
hunter orange clothing or material.
    6. We prohibit camping.
    7. We prohibit the use of open fires.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

    32. In Sec. 32.67 Washington by:
    a. Adding paragraphs A.4., A.5., A.6., A.7., B.4., and B.5., 
revising the introductory text of paragraph C., and adding paragraphs 
C.3. and C.4. of Hanford Reach National Monument/Saddle Mountain 
National Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Revising McNary National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.67  Washington.

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Hanford Reach National Monument/Saddle Mountain National Wildlife 
Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We do not allow hunters or dogs to enter closed areas to 
retrieve game.
    5. We do not allow permanent or pit blinds or cutting vegetation 
on the refuge. You must remove all blind materials, decoys, and 
other equipment (including spent casings) following each day's hunt.
    6. We allow nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors on 
the WB-10 Ponds (Wahluke Lake), with walk-in access only.
    7. You must unload and encase or dismantle firearms before 
transporting them in a vehicle or boat within the boundaries of the 
refuge or along public rights of way.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We do not allow hunters or dogs to enter closed areas to 
retrieve game.
    5. You must unload and encase or dismantle firearms before 
transporting them in a vehicle or boat within the boundaries of the 
refuge or along public rights of way.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and elk on the 
Wahluke Unit of the Monument/Refuge in accordance with State 
regulations and subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    3. We do not allow hunters to enter closed areas to retrieve 
game.
    4. You must unload and encase or dismantle firearms before 
transporting them in a vehicle or boat within the boundaries of the 
refuge or along public rights of way.
* * * * *

McNary National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese, 
ducks, coots, doves, and common snipe on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the 
field.
    2. You may not leave decoys and other personal property on the 
refuge overnight.
    3. On the McNary Division, we allow hunting by refuge permit 
only. This area is open to hunting from 5:00 a.m. to 1\1/2\ hours 
after sunset. You may possess no more than 25 shells while in the 
field.
    4. On the Wallula and Two Rivers Units, we allow waterfowl 
hunting 7 days a week during State waterfowl seasons. We allow dove 
hunting in accordance with State regulations.
    5. On the Wallula Unit, we close the Walla Walla Delta to 
hunting from February 1 to September 30.
    6. On the Peninsula Unit we allow dove hunting in accordance 
with State regulations. We allow waterfowl hunting subject to the 
following conditions:
    i. We allow duck hunting Wednesdays through Sundays only.
    ii. We allow goose hunting Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays 
only.
    iii. On Wednesdays we allow waterfowl hunting only from the 
goose pits.
    iv. Hunting on the east side of the peninsula and in the goose 
pits is by assigned blinds on a first-come, first-served basis.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Except on the Peninsula Unit, you may possess only approved 
nontoxic shot while on the refuge.
    2. On the McNary Division we allow hunting on Wednesdays, 
Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's 
Day only. We do not allow hunting until noon of each hunt day. We 
allow hunting of pheasant and quail only. You may possess no more 
than 25 shells while in the field.
    3. On the Wallula and Two River Units, we allow upland game 
hunting in accordance with State regulations.
    4. On the Peninsula Unit, we do not allow hunting until noon on 
legal goose hunting days.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer only on the 
Peninsula, Two Rivers, and Wallula Units in accordance with State 
regulations and subject to the following condition: We allow shotgun 
and archery hunting only.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. On the McNary Division the refuge is open to fishing from 
sunrise to sunset only. We do not allow use of boats and other 
flotation devices.
    2. We allow fishing only with hook and line.
* * * * *
    33. In Sec. 32.69 Wisconsin by adding Whittlesey Creek National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.69  Wisconsin.

* * * * *

Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of 
migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We allow only the use of portable or temporary blinds.
    2. You must remove portable or temporary blinds and any material 
brought on to the refuge for blind construction at the end of each 
day's hunt.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

    34. In Sec. 32.70 Wyoming by revising Seedskadee National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:

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Sec. 32.70  Wyoming.

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Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks, 
coots, dark geese, common snipe, rails, and mourning doves on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
and the following conditions:
    1. Waterfowl hunters may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal 
shooting hours to set up decoys and blinds.
    2. You may use only portable blinds or blinds constructed from 
dead or downed wood. We prohibit digging pit blinds.
    3. You must unload and encase or dismantle all firearms when 
transporting them in a vehicle or boat under power.
    4. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of sage grouse, 
cottontail rabbit, red fox, jackrabbit, raccoon, and skunk on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
and the following conditions:
    1. You must unload and encase or dismantle all firearms when 
transporting them in a vehicle or boat under power.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot.
    3. We prohibit the shooting of prairie dogs, coyotes, and other 
species not listed.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pronghorn, mule deer, 
and moose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations and the following condition: You must unload and encase 
or dismantle all firearms when transporting them in a vehicle or 
boat under power.
    D. Sport Fishing. You may sportfish on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations and general refuge 
regulations.

    35. In Sec. 32.72 Guam by adding paragraphs D.5., D.6., and D.7., 
of Guam National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec. 32.72  Guam.

* * * * *

Guam National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    5. We prohibit use of Self Contained Underwater Breathing 
Apparatus (SCUBA) to take fish or invertebrates.
    6. We prohibit anchoring of boats on the refuge.
    7. We prohibit sailboards or motorized personal watercraft on 
the refuge.

    Dated: June 4, 2002.
Paul Hoffman,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 02-14900 Filed 6-19-02; 8:45 am]
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