[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 35 (Wednesday, February 23, 2005)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 8748-8749]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-55501]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 32


Hunting and Fishing

CFR Correction

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In Title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations, parts 18 to 199, 
revised as of October 1, 2004, in part 32, make the following 
corrections:
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1. In Sec.  32.24, on page 211, remove the first heading for ``San 
Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge''.
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2. In Sec.  32.28, on page 219, under ``St. Vincent National Wildlife 
Refuge'', the first paragraph ``C. Big Game Hunting'' is removed.
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3. In Sec.  32.29, on page 222, under ``Blackbeard Island National 
Wildlife Refuge'' paragraph D is added after paragraph C.17, and on 
page 226, under ``Savannah National Wildlife Refuge'' paragraph D is 
added after paragraph C.10, to read as follows:


Sec.  32.29  Georgia.

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Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge

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    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of 
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Anglers may fish in freshwater year-round from sunrise to 
sunset, except during managed deer hunts.
    2. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors are 
permitted.
    3. The use of live minnows as bait is not permitted.
    4. Boats may not be left on the refuge overnight.
    5. Anglers may bank fish into estuarine waters daily from 
sunrise to sunset only.
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Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

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    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Anglers may fish in refuge impoundments and canals from March 
1 through November 30 annually.
    2. Anglers may fish in Kingfisher Pond year round.
    3. We allow fishing from sunrise to sunset.
    4. Anglers may bank fish year round in the canals adjacent to 
the wildlife drive.
    5. Boats may not be left on the refuge overnight.

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    6. Anglers may only use non-motorized boats and boats with 
electric motors within impounded waters.
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4. In Sec.  32.34, on page 236, under ``Neal Smith National Wildlife 
Refuge'' in the second column, the second paragraph B.1 through 3 and 
paragraph C is removed.
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5. In Sec.  32.40, on page 270, the entry for ``Great Meadows National 
Wildlife Refuge'' is added after the introductory paragraph, and on 
page 272, under ``Parker River National Wildlife Refuge'' paragraph D 
is added after paragraph C.11 to read as follows:


Sec.  32.40  Massachusetts.

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Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted in designated areas of 
the refuge subject to the following condition:
    1. Fishing is permitted along the main channel of the Sudbury 
River, Concord River and along designated banks of Heard Pond with 
the following exception: Fishing is not permitted within refuge 
impoundments.
    2. Only foot access is permitted.
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Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

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    D. Sport Fishing. Saltwater fishing is permitted on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow saltwater fishing on the ocean beach and the 
surrounding waters of the Broad Sound.
    2. A permit is required for night fishing and for the use of 
over-the-sand surf-fishing vehicles.
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6. In Sec.  32.46, on page 297, under ``North Platte National Wildlife 
Refuge'' the second paragraph B.`` Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]'' is 
removed.
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7. In Sec.  32.66, on page 362, under ``Rappahannock River Valley 
National Wildlife Refuge'' after paragraph C.10 add text to paragraph D 
to read as follows:


Sec.  32.66  Virginia.

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Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge

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    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of Wilna 
Pond in Richmond County subject to the following conditions:
    1. As we implement the new fishing program at Wilna Pond, we 
intend to be open on a daily basis, legal sunrise to legal sunset. 
If unexpected law enforcement issues arise, we may restrict hours of 
access for fishing.
    2. From March 15 through June 30, we allow fishing from the 
Wilna Pond pier only (no boat or bank fishing).
    3. During the period when we open the Wilna Tract for deer 
hunting, we will close it to all other uses, including fishing.
    4. We prohibit fishing by any means other than by use of one or 
more attended poles with hook and line attached.
    5. We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle.
    6. We require catch and release fishing only for largemouth 
bass. Anglers may take other finfish species in accordance with 
State regulations.
    7. We prohibit the take of any reptile, amphibian, or 
invertebrate species for use as bait or for any other purpose.
    8. We prohibit the use of live minnows as bait.
    9. We prohibit use of boats propelled by gasoline motors, sail, 
or mechanically operated paddle wheel. We only permit car-top boats; 
and we prohibit trailers.
    10. Prescheduled environmental education field trips will have 
priority over other uses, including sport fishing, on the Wilna Pond 
pier at all times.

[FR Doc. 05-55501 Filed 2-22-05; 8:45 am]
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