[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 141 (Monday, July 24, 2006)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 41864-41907]
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50 CFR Part 32



2006-2007 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations; 
Proposed Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 32

RIN 1018-AU61


2006-2007 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 proposes to add three refuges to 
the list of areas open for hunting and/or sport fishing programs and 
increase the activities available at six other refuges. We also propose 
to implement pertinent refuge-specific regulations for those 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 the 2006-2007 season.

DATES: We must receive your comments on or before August 16, 2006.

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 ``Request for Comments'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for 
information on electronic submission. For information on specific 
refuges' public use programs and the conditions that apply to them or 
for copies of compatibility determinations for any refuge(s), contact 
individual programs at the addresses/phone numbers given in ``Available 
Information for Specific Refuges'' under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.

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 closes national wildlife refuges in all 
States except Alaska to all uses until opened. The Secretary of the 
Interior (Secretary) may open refuge areas to any use, including 
hunting and/or sport fishing, upon a determination that such uses are 
compatible with the purposes of the refuge and National Wildlife Refuge 
System (Refuge System or our/we) mission. The action also must be in 
accordance with provisions of all laws applicable to the areas, 
developed in coordination with the appropriate State fish and 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 Refuge System for the 
benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
    We annually review refuge hunting and sport fishing programs to 
determine whether to include additional refuges or whether individual 
refuge regulations governing existing programs need modifications. 
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 sport fishing programs and to 
ensure that these programs will not materially interfere with or 
detract from the fulfillment of refuge purposes or the Refuge System's 
mission.
    Provisions governing hunting and sport fishing on refuges are in 
title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 32 (50 CFR part 
32). We regulate hunting and sport fishing on refuges to:
     Ensure compatibility with refuge purpose(s);
     Properly manage the fish and wildlife resource(s);
     Protect other refuge values;
     Ensure refuge visitor safety; and
     Provide opportunities for quality fish and wildlife-
dependent recreation.
    On many refuges where we decide to allow hunting and sport fishing, 
our general policy of adopting regulations identical to State hunting 
and sport 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 in the ``Statutory Authority'' section. 
We issue refuge-specific hunting and sport fishing regulations when we 
open wildlife refuges to migratory game bird hunting, upland game 
hunting, big game hunting, or sport fishing. These regulations list the 
wildlife species that you may hunt or fish, seasons, bag or creel 
(container for carrying fish) limits, methods of hunting or sport 
fishing, descriptions of areas open to hunting or sport fishing, and 
other provisions as appropriate. You may find previously issued refuge-
specific regulations for hunting and sport fishing in 50 CFR part 32. 
In this rulemaking, we are also proposing to standardize and clarify 
the language of existing regulations.

Plain Language Mandate

    In this proposed rule we made some of the revisions to the 
individual refuge units to comply with a Presidential mandate to use 
plain language in regulations; as such, these particular revisions 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 Refuge System, using the word ``allow'' instead of 
``permit'' when we do not require the use of a permit for an activity, 
and using active voice (i.e., ``We restrict entry into the refuge'' vs. 
``Entry into the refuge is restricted'').

Statutory Authority

    The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 
U.S.C. 668dd-668ee, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Improvement Act of 1977 [Improvement Act]) (Administration Act) and the 
Refuge Recreation Act of 1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k-460k-4) (Recreation Act) 
govern the administration and public use of refuges.
    Amendments enacted by the Improvement Act built upon the 
Administration Act in a manner that provides an ``organic act'' for the 
Refuge System similar to those that exist for other public Federal 
lands. The Improvement Act serves to ensure that we effectively manage 
the Refuge System as a national network of lands, waters, and interests 
for the protection and conservation of our Nation's wildlife resources. 
The Administration Act states first and foremost that we focus our 
Refuge System mission on conservation of fish, wildlife, and plant 
resources and their habitats. The Improvement 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 with the mission for which the refuge was 
established. The Improvement Act established as the policy of the 
United States that wildlife-dependent recreation, when compatible, is a 
legitimate and appropriate public use of the Refuge System, through 
which the American public can develop an appreciation for fish and 
wildlife. The Improvement Act established six wildlife-dependent 
recreational uses, when compatible, as the priority general public uses 
of the Refuge System. These uses are: Hunting, fishing, wildlife 
observation and photography, and environmental education and 
interpretation.
    The Recreation Act authorizes the Secretary to administer areas 
within the Refuge System for public recreation as an appropriate 
incidental or secondary use only to the extent that doing so is 
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the primary purpose(s) for which Congress and the Service established 
the areas. The Recreation Act 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 Administration Act and Recreation Act also authorize the 
Secretary to issue regulations to carry out the purposes of the Acts 
and regulate uses.
    We develop specific management plans for each refuge prior to 
opening it to hunting or sport 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 and the Refuge 
System mission. We ensure initial compliance with the Administration 
Act and the Recreation Act 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 sport fishing in 50 CFR part 
32. We ensure continued compliance by the development of comprehensive 
conservation plans, specific plans, and by annual review of hunting and 
sport fishing programs and regulations.

New Hunting and Sport Fishing Programs

    In preparation for new openings, we prepare and approve, at the 
appropriate Regional Office and in Washington, documentation of 
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species 
Act; and we consult with the State and, where appropriate, Tribal 
wildlife management agency. The Regional Director(s) certify that the 
opening of these refuges to hunting and/or sport fishing has been found 
to be compatible with the purpose(s) for which the respective refuge(s) 
were established, and the Refuge System mission. Copies of the 
compatibility determinations for these respective refuges are available 
by request to the Regional office noted under the heading ``Available 
Information for Specific Refuges.''
    The annotated chart below summarize our proposed changes for the 
2006-2007 season. The key below the chart explains the symbols used:

                                                 Table 1.--Changes for 2006-2007 Hunting/Fishing Season
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     National Wildlife Refuge             State        Migratory bird hunting       Upland hunting         Big  game hunting             Fishing
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Agassiz...........................  MN..............  B......................  B......................  Previously published...  .......................
Hamden Slough.....................  MN..............  A......................  .......................  A......................  .......................
Blackwater........................  MD..............  B......................  B......................  Previously published...  Previously published.
Cape May..........................  NJ..............  Previously published...  .......................  Previously published...  D
Whittlesey Creek..................  WI..............  Previously published...  .......................  B......................  .......................
Holt Collier*.....................  MS..............  .......................  A......................  A......................  .......................
Bayou Cocodrie**..................  LA..............  E......................  E......................  E......................  E
Tensas River......................  LA..............  E......................  E......................  E......................  Previously published.
Upper Ouachita....................  LA..............  E......................  E......................  C/E....................  E
Black Coulee......................  MT..............  Previously published...  Previously published...  F......................  .......................
Creedman Coulee...................  MT..............  Previously published...  F......................  F......................  .......................
Hewitt Lake.......................  MT..............  Previously published...  F......................  F......................  .......................
Lake Thibadeau....................  MT..............  Previously published...  F......................  F......................  .......................
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A = Refuge added and activities opened.
B = Refuge already listed, added hunt category.
C = Refuge already listed, added species to hunt category.
D = Refuge already listed, added fishing.
E = Refuge already listed and opened to this activity, added land.
F = Refuge opened to activity in past but omitted from 50 CFR due to administrative oversight.
* Refuge was created from existing land that was part of Yazoo NWR Complex, which was already open to all 3 hunting opportunities in 50 CFR.
** Current regulations not altered even though new land acquired.

    We are adding three refuges to the list of areas open for hunting 
and/or sport fishing and increasing opportunities at six refuges.
    Lands acquired as ``waterfowl production areas'' under the 
Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act (16 U.S.C. 718d(c)), 
which we generally manage as part of wetland management districts, are 
open to the hunting of migratory game birds, upland game, big game, and 
sport fishing subject to the provisions of State law and regulations 
(see 50 CFR 32.1 and 32.4). We are adding these existing wetland 
management districts (WMDs) to the list of refuges open for all four 
activities in 50 CFR part 32 this year: Benton Lake WMD, Bowdoin WMD, 
Charles M. Russell WMD, Northeast Montana WMD, and Northwest Montana 
WMD, all in the State of Montana.
    We are correcting administrative errors in 50 CFR part 32. We are 
correctly reflecting hunting opportunities for four refuges in the 
State of Montana (Black Coulee, Creedman Coulee, Hewitt Lake, and Lake 
Thibadeau). These refuges were open to all three hunting activities in 
the 1983 CFR. The publication of a final rule (49 FR 36737, September 
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administrative technical amendments, resulted in these four refuges 
being mistakenly dropped from the upland and/or big game hunting lists. 
We are now correcting those errors for these refuges.
    This document proposes to codify in the Code of Federal Regulations 
all of the Service's hunting and/or sport fishing regulations that are 
applicable at Refuge System units previously opened to hunting and/or 
sport fishing. We are doing this to better inform the general public of 
the regulations at each refuge, to increase understanding and 
compliance with these regulations, and to make enforcement of these 
regulations more efficient. In addition to now finding these 
regulations in 50 CFR part 32, visitors to our refuges will usually 
find them reiterated in literature distributed by each refuge or posted 
on signs.
    We have cross-referenced a number of existing regulations in 50 CFR 
parts 26, 27, and 32 to assist hunting and sport fishing visitors with 
understanding safety and other legal requirements on refuges. This 
redundancy is deliberate, with the intention of improving safety and 
compliance in our hunting and sport fishing programs.

Fish Advisory

    For health reasons, anglers should review and follow State-issued 
consumption advisories before enjoying recreational sport fishing 
opportunities on Service-managed waters. You can find information about 
current fish consumption advisories on the Internet at: http://www.epa.gov/ost/fish/.

Request for Comments

    You may comment on this proposed rule by any one of several 
methods:
    1. You may comment via e-mail to: refuge system policy 
[email protected]. Please submit e-mail comments as an ASCII file, 
avoiding the use of special characters and any form of encryption. 
Please also include: ``Attn: 1018-AU61'' and your full name and return 
mailing address in your e-mail message. If you only use your e-mail 
address, we will consider your comment to be anonymous and will not 
consider it in the final rule. If you do not receive a confirmation 
from the system that we have received your e-mail message, contact us 
directly at (703) 358-2036.
    2. U.S. mail or hand-delivery/courier: 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. In light of increased security measures, please call (703) 
358-2036 before hand delivering comments.
    3. You may fax comments to: Chief, Division of Conservation 
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife Refuge System, at (703) 358-
2248.
    4. Finally, Federal eRulemaking Portal at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions at that site for 
submitting 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 addresses from the rulemaking 
record, which we will honor to the extent allowable by law. Also, 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.

Public Comment

    Department of the Interior policy is, whenever practicable, to 
afford the public a meaningful opportunity to participate in the 
rulemaking process. The process of opening refuges is done in stages, 
with the fundamental work being performed on the ground at the refuge 
and in the community where the program is administered. In these 
stages, the public is given other opportunities to comment, for 
example, on the comprehensive conservation plans and the compatibility 
determinations. The second stage is this document, when we publish the 
proposed rule in the Federal Register for additional comment, commonly 
a 30-day comment period.
    There is nothing contained in this annual regulation outside the 
scope of the annual review process where we add refuges or determine 
whether individual refuges need modifications, deletions, or additions 
made to them. We make every attempt to collect all of the proposals 
from the refuges nationwide and process them expeditiously to maximize 
the time available for public review. We believe that a 30-day comment 
period, through the broader publication following the earlier public 
involvement, gives the public sufficient time to comment and allows us 
to establish hunting and fishing programs in time for the upcoming 
seasons. 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 providing for 
adequate resource protection, we must be timely in providing 
modifications to certain hunting programs on some refuges.
    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 sport fishing regulations 
would hinder the effective planning and administration of our hunting 
and sport fishing programs. Such a delay would jeopardize establishment 
of hunting and sport fishing programs this year, or shorten their 
duration.
    Even after issuance of a final rule, we accept comments, 
suggestions, and concerns for consideration for any appropriate 
subsequent rulemaking.
    When finalized, we will incorporate these regulations into 50 CFR 
part 32. Part 32 contains general provisions and refuge-specific 
regulations for hunting and sport fishing on refuges.

Clarity of This Rule

    Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 requires each agency to write 
regulations that are easy to understand. We invite your comments on how 
to make this proposed 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 
(e.g., grouping and order of sections, use of headings, paragraphing) 
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 proposed rule easier to understand? Send a copy of any 
comments on how we could make this proposed rule easier to understand 
to: Office of Regulatory Affairs, Department of the Interior, Room 
7229, 1849 C Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240. You may e-mail your 
comments to: [email protected].

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Regulatory Planning and Review

    In accordance with the criteria in Executive Order (E.O.) 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 E.O. 12866.
    a. This proposed 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. However, a brief assessment 
follows to clarify the costs and benefits associated with this proposed 
rule.
    The purpose of this proposed rule is to add three refuges to the 
list of areas open for hunting and/or sport fishing programs and 
increase the activities available at six other refuges. 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 545 existing national wildlife 
refuges already have programs which 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 proposed rule both 
establishes hunting and/or fishing programs and expands existing 
activities at the following refuges: Agassiz and Hamden Slough NWRs in 
Minnesota, Blackwater NWR in Maryland, Holt Collier NWR in Mississippi, 
Cape May NWR in New Jersey, Whittlesey Creek NWR in Wisconsin, and 
Bayou Cocodrie, Tensas River, and Upper Ouachita NWRs in Louisiana.
    The annotated table on pages 7 and 8 (Table 1) summarizes proposed 
changes (new refuges, new refuge hunting and/or fishing categories, 
added species, added land, and administrative corrections) for the 
2006-2007 season. The key below the table explains the symbols used.
    In addition to the proposed changes to refuge activities in Table 
1, we are correcting the following administrative errors in 50 CFR part 
32. The publication of a 1984 final rule (49 FR 36737, September 19, 
1984), which codified the 1984 CFR with administrative technical 
amendments, resulted in four refuges (Black Coulee, Creedman Coulee, 
Hewitt Lake, and Lake Thibadeau NWRs all in the State of Montana) being 
mistakenly dropped from the upland and big game hunting lists. This 
proposed rule corrects this error reflecting those hunting 
opportunities. There are no new economic impacts resulting from this 
correction because recreational activities never ceased at those 
refuges.
    We generally manage lands acquired as ``waterfowl production 
areas'' under the Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp Act (16 
U.S.C. 718d(c) as part of wetland management districts (WMDs). These 
WMDs are open to the hunting of migratory game birds, upland game, big 
game, and sport fishing subject to the provisions of State law and 
regulations (see 50 CFR 32.1 and 32.4). We are adding these existing 
WMDs, all in the State of Montana, to the list of refuges open for all 
four activities in part 32 this year: Benton Lake WMD, Bowdoin WMD, 
Charles M. Russell WMD, Northeast Montana WMD, and Northwest Montana 
WMD. We do not expect any change in visitation rates at these wetland 
management districts because recreationists currently have the option 
to participate in these activities. Therefore, there are no new 
economic impacts from the addition of these wetland management 
districts to the list in 50 CFR part 32.

Costs Incurred

    Costs incurred by this proposed regulation would be minimal, if 
any. We expect any law enforcement or other refuge actions related to 
recreational activities to be included in any usual monitoring of the 
refuge. Therefore, we expect any costs to be negligible.

Benefits Accrued

    Benefits from this proposed regulation would be derived from the 
new fishing and hunting days from opening the refuges to these 
activities. If the refuges establishing new fishing and hunting 
programs were a pure addition to the current supply of such activities, 
it would mean an estimated increase of 8,352 user days of hunting and 
975 user days of fishing (Table 2). These new fishing and hunting days 
would generate: (1) Consumer surplus,\1\ and (2) expenditures 
associated with fishing and hunting on the refuges.
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    \1\ The difference between the total value people receive from 
the consumption of a particular good and the total amount they pay 
for the good.

                   Table 2.--Estimated Change in Fishing and Hunting Opportunities in 2006/07
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                                           Current hunting                                      Total additional
                 Refuge                    and/or fishing      Additional        Additional        fishing and
                                             days (FY04)      fishing days      hunting days      hunting days
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Agassiz.................................               740  ................                75                75
Hamden Slough...........................                 0  ................               325               325
Blackwater..............................            11,390  ................               950               950
Cape May................................             8,550               500  ................               500
Whittlesey Creek........................               100  ................                30                30
Bayou Cocodrie..........................             7,400               140             1,122             1,262
Tensas River............................            28,850  ................             3,175             3,175
Upper Ouachita..........................            18,220               335             2,675             3,010
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    Total Days Per Year.................            75,250               975             8,352             9,327
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    Assuming the new days are a pure addition to the current supply, 
the additional days would create consumer surplus of approximately 
$454,000 annually ([975 days x $48.92 CS per day] + [8,352 days x 
$48.67 CS per day]) (Table 3). However, the participation trend is flat 
in fishing and hunting activities because the number of

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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. Therefore, 
the additional consumer surplus is likely to be smaller.

Table 3.--Estimated Change in Annual Consumer Surplus From Additional Fishing and Hunting Opportunities in 2006/
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                                                                                               Total fishing and
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Total Additional Days..................................                975              8,352              9,327
Avg. Consumer Surplus per Day \2\......................             $48.92             $48.67
Change in Total Consumer Surplus.......................            $47,697           $406,492           $454,189
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    In addition to benefits derived from consumer surplus, this 
proposed rule would also have benefits from the recreation-related 
expenditures. Due to the unavailability of site-specific expenditure 
data, we use the national estimates from the 2001 National Survey of 
Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Associated Recreation to identify 
expenditures for food and lodging, transportation, and other incidental 
expenses. Using the average expenditures for these categories with the 
maximum expected additional participation on the Refuge System yields 
approximately $68,700 in fishing-related expenditures and $831,300 in 
hunting-related expenditures (Table 4).
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    \2\ Due to the unavailability of consistent consumer surplus 
estimates for these various site-specific activities, benefit 
transfer is used. National average consumer surplus estimates for 
fishing and for hunting are used for this analysis. The estimates 
are from: Pam Kaval and John Loomis, ``Updated Outdoor Recreation 
Use Values with Emphasis on National Park Recreation,'' October 
2003.

 Table 4.--Estimation of the Additional Expenditures With an Increase of Activities in 7 Refuges and the Opening
                                of 1 Refuge to Fishing and/or Hunting for 2006/07
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                                                                                   Current refuge     Possible
                                        U.S. total expenditures in     Average    expenditures w/o   additional
                                                   2001             expenditures     duplication       refuge
                                                                       per day        (FY2004)      expenditures
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Fishing:
    Total Days Spent..................  557 Mil...................  ............         7,045,382           975
    Total Expenditures................  39.3 Bil..................           $70      $496,671,534       $68,734
    Trip Related......................  16.2 Bil..................           $29      $204,287,312       $28,271
    Food and Lodging..................  6.5 Bil...................           $12       $81,974,145       $11,344
    Transportation....................  3.9 Bil...................            $7       $49,005,482        $6,782
    Other.............................  5.8 Bil...................           $10       $73,307,685       $10,145
Hunting:
    Total Days Spent..................  228 Mil...................  ............         2,378,813         8,352
    Total Expenditures................  22.7 Bil..................          $100      $236,759,998      $831,263
    Trip Related......................  5.8 Bil...................           $25       $60,334,509      $211,834
    Food and Lodging..................  2.7 Bil...................           $12       $28,142,621       $98,809
    Transportation....................  2.0 Bil...................            $9       $20,554,019       $72,165
    Other.............................  1.1 Bil...................            $5       $11,637,870       $40,860
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    By having ripple effects throughout the economy, these direct 
expenditures are only part of the economic impact of waterfowl hunting. 
Using a national impact multiplier for hunting activities (2.73) 
derived from the report ``Economic Importance of Hunting in America'' 
and a national impact multiplier for sportfishing activities (2.79) 
from the report ``Sportfishing in America'' for the estimated increase 
in direct expenditures yields a total economic impact of approximately 
$2.5 million (2005 dollars) (Southwick Associates, Inc., 2003). (Using 
a local impact multiplier would yield more accurate and smaller 
results. However, we employed the national impact multiplier due to the 
difficulty in developing local multipliers for each specific region.)
    Since we know that most of the fishing and hunting occurs 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; 
therefore, this spending 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 $2.5 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 $492,000 annually.
    In summary, we estimate that the additional fishing and hunting 
opportunities would yield approximately $454,000 in consumer surplus 
and $492,000 in recreation-related expenditures annually. The 10-year 
quantitative benefit for this rule would be $4.9 million ($4.3 million 
discounted at 3 percent or $3.7 million discounted at 7 percent).
    b. This proposed rule will not create inconsistencies with other 
agencies' actions. This action pertains solely to the management of the 
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

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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 adds three refuges to the list of areas open for 
hunting and/or sport fishing programs and increases the activities 
available at seven other refuges. This proposed rule continues the 
practice of allowing recreational public use of national wildlife 
refuges. Many refuges in the Refuge System currently have opportunities 
for the public to hunt and fish on refuge lands.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (as amended by the Small 
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act [SBREFA] of 1996) (5 
U.S.C. 601, et seq.), whenever a Federal agency is required to publish 
a notice of rulemaking for any proposed or final rule, it must prepare 
and make available for public comment a regulatory flexibility analysis 
that describes the effect of the rule on small entities (i.e., small 
businesses, small organizations, and small government jurisdictions). 
However, no regulatory flexibility analysis is required if the head of 
an agency certifies that the rule would not have a significant economic 
impact on a substantial number of small entities. Thus, for a 
regulatory flexibility analysis to be required, impacts must exceed a 
threshold for ``significant impact'' and a threshold for a 
``substantial number of small entities.'' See 5 U.S.C. 605(b). SBREFA 
amended the Regulatory Flexibility Act to require Federal agencies to 
provide a statement of the factual basis for certifying that a rule 
would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of 
small entities.
    This proposed rule does not increase the number of recreation types 
allowed on the System but establishes hunting and/or fishing programs 
on three refuges and expands activities at six other refuges. As a 
result, opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation on national 
wildlife refuges will increase. The changes in the amount of allowed 
use(s) are likely to increase visitor activity on these national 
wildlife refuges. But, as stated in the Regulatory Planning and Review 
section, this is likely to be a substitute site for the activity and 
not necessarily an increase in participation 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.
    Many small businesses within the retail trade industry (such as 
hotels, gas stations, taxidermy shops, bait and tackle shops, etc.) may 
benefit from some increased refuge visitation. A large percentage of 
these retail trade establishments in the majority of affected counties 
qualify as small businesses (Table 5).
    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. Using the estimate derived in the 
Regulatory Planning and Review section, we expect approximately 
$492,000 to be spent in total in the refuges' local economies. The 
maximum increase ($2.5 million if all spending were new money) at most 
would be less than 1 percent for local retail trade spending (Table 5).

 Table 5.--Comparative Expenditures for Retail Trade Associated With Additional Refuge Visitation for 2006/2007
                                            [Thousands, 2005 dollars]
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                                                                Estimated
                                                                 maximum    Addition as     Total     Establish.
               Refuge/county(ies)                Retail trade    addition    a percent      number     with <10
                                                    in 2002      from new     of total      retail       emp.
                                                                activities                establish.
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Agassiz:
    Marshall, MN...............................     $77,841.0         $3.7        0.005           43          35
Hamden Slough:
    Becker, MN.................................     340,523.3         15.8        0.005          159         117
Blackwater:
    Dorchester, MD.............................     251,552.7         46.2        0.018          123          91
Cape May:
    Cape May, NJ...............................   1,501,452.1         24.5        0.002          776         643
Whittlesey Creek:
    Ashland, WI................................     179,600.0          1.5        0.001           94          70
Bayou Cocodrie:
    Concordia, LA..............................     131,726.0         61.5        0.047           82          60
Tensas River:
    Franklin, LA...............................     199,210.3         51.5        0.026           83          63
    Madison, LA................................      75,763.2         51.5        0.068           42          31
    Tensas, LA.................................      23,183.1         51.5        0.222           26          22
Upper Ouachita:
    Morehouse, LA..............................     224,510.3         73.3        0.033          115          91
    Union, LA..................................     123,511.2         73.3        0.059           70          57
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    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 
spending near the affected refuges. Therefore, we certify that this 
proposed 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.). An initial/final Regulatory

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Flexibility Analysis is not required. Accordingly, a Small Entity 
Compliance Guide is not required.

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. We anticipate no 
significant employment or small business effects. This rule:
    a. Would not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million 
or more. The additional fishing and hunting opportunities at these 
refuges would generate angler and hunter expenditures with an economic 
impact estimated at $2.5 million per year (2005 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. Would 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 would have only a 
slight effect on the costs of hunting and fishing opportunities for 
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. Would 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. This proposed rule represents only a small proportion of 
recreational spending of a small number of affected anglers and 
hunters, approximately a maximum of $2.5 million annually in impact. 
Therefore, this rule would have no measurable economic effect on the 
wildlife-dependent industry, which has annual sales of equipment and 
travel expenditures of $72 billion nationwide. 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 because we are only opening three refuges to 
hunting and/or fishing and only six refuges are increasing activities 
by this proposed rule.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Since this proposed rule would apply to public use of federally 
owned and managed refuges, it would not impose an unfunded mandate on 
State, local, or Tribal governments or the private sector of more than 
$100 million per year. The rule would 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 (E.O. 12630)

    In accordance with E.O. 12630, this proposed rule would not have 
significant takings implications. This regulation would affect only 
visitors at national wildlife refuges and describe what they can do 
while they are on a refuge.

Federalism (E.O. 13132)

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

Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988)

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

Energy Supply, Distribution or Use (E.O. 13211)

    On May 18, 2001, the President issued E.O. 13211 on regulations 
that significantly affect energy supply, distribution, and use. E.O. 
13211 requires agencies to prepare Statements of Energy Effects when 
undertaking certain actions. Because this proposed rule would add three 
refuges to the list of areas open for hunting and/or sport fishing and 
increase the activities at six refuges, and make minor changes to other 
refuges open to those activities, it is not a significant regulatory 
action under E.O. 12866 and is not expected to significantly affect 
energy supplies, distribution, and use. Therefore, this action is a not 
a significant energy action and no Statement of Energy Effects is 
required.

Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments (E.O. 
13175)

    In accordance with E.O. 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.

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 (44 U.S.C. 3501 
et seq.) (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. We 
are seeking further OMB approval for other necessary information 
collection.

Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation

    In preparation for new openings, we comply with section 7 of the 
Endangered Species Act. Copies of the section 7 evaluations may be 
obtained by contacting the regions listed under Available Information 
for Specific Refuges. For the proposals to open, or to add 
opportunities at, national wildlife refuges for hunting and/or fishing, 
we have determined that: At Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 
Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge (for the Louisiana black bear), 
and Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge the actions are not likely to 
adversely affect listed species or designated critical habitat. For the 
proposals at Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge (with regard to 
proposed black bear critical habitat and the bald eagle), Whittlesey 
Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Cape

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May National Wildlife Refuge, and Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, 
we have determined the actions will have no affect on any listed 
species or critical habitat. For Upper Ouachita National Wildlife 
Refuge and Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge we have determined the 
actions may affect but are not likely to adversely affect listed 
species/critical habitat.
    We also comply with section 7 of the ESA when developing 
Comprehensive Conservation Plans (CCPs) and 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.

National Environmental Policy Act

    We analyzed this proposed rule in accordance with the criteria of 
the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 
4332(C)) and 516 Departmental Manual (DM) 6, Appendix 1. This proposed 
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 
publication of proposed amendments to 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). 
Concerning the actions that are the subject of this proposed 
rulemaking, NEPA has been complied with at the project level where each 
proposal was developed. This is consistent with the Department of the 
Interior instructions for compliance with NEPA where actions are 
covered sufficiently by an earlier environmental document (516 DM 
3.2A).
    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 CCPs and/or other step-
down management plans, pursuant to our refuge planning guidance in 602 
Fish and Wildlife Service Manual (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. Copies of all plans and NEPA compliance are available from the 
refuges at the addresses provided below.

Available Information for Specific Refuges

    Individual refuge headquarters retain information regarding public 
use programs and conditions that apply to their specific programs and 
maps of their respective areas. If the specific refuge you are 
interested in is not mentioned below, then contact the appropriate 
Regional offices 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, Suite 1692, 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, Box 
1306, 500 Gold Avenue, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103; Telephone (505) 
248-7419
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, Twin Cities, Minnesota 55111; Telephone (612) 713-5401. 
Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge, 21212 210th Street, Audubon, 
Minnesota 56511; Telephone (218) 439-6319
Region 4--Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, 
Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, 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) 679-7166. Holt Collier National 
Wildlife Refuge, 728 Yazoo Refuge Road, Hollandale, Mississippi 38748; 
Telephone (662) 839-2638
Region 5--Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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-
8306. Cape May National Wildlife Refuge, 24 Kimbles Beach Road, Cape 
May Court House, New Jersey 08210; Telephone (609) 463-0994
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) 786-3545

Primary Author

    Leslie A. Marler, Management Analyst, Division of Conservation 
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife Refuge System is the primary 
author of this rulemaking document.

List of Subjects in 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:

PART 32--[AMENDED]

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

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

    2. Amend Sec.  32.7 ``What refuge units are open to hunting and/or 
sport fishing?'' by:
    a. Adding Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge in the State of 
Mississippi;
    b. Adding Benton Lake Wetland Management District, Bowdoin Wetland 
Management District, Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District, 
Northeast Montana Wetland Management District, and Northwest Montana 
Wetland Management District in the State of Montana; and
    c. Revising the name of ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge to read 
Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge in the State of 
South Carolina and placing the revised listing in the correct 
alphabetical order.
    3. Amend Sec.  32.20 Alabama by:
    a. Revising paragraph C.2. of Cahaba River National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraph B.7. of Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge; and
    c. Revising paragraphs B.5. and C.4. of Eufaula National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.20  Alabama.

* * * * *

Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

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    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We prohibit the use of firearms for hunting deer on the refuge. 
However, you may archery hunt in the portions of the refuge that are 
open for deer hunting during the archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader 
seasons established by the State.
* * * * *

Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    7. We prohibit the mooring and storing of boats from legal sunset 
to legal sunrise.
* * * * *

Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    5. We prohibit the mooring and storing of boats from 1\1/2\ hours 
after legal sunset to 1\1/2\ hours before legal sunrise.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. All youth hunters age 15 and under must remain within sight and 
normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. 
We allow youth gun deer hunting (ages 10-15) within the Bradley Unit on 
weekends during October where an adult must supervise youth age 15 or 
under. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.
* * * * *
    4. Amend Sec.  32.22 Arizona by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A.1 through A.3, B., and C.2. of Buenos 
Aires National Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Revising paragraph A.11.viii. and adding paragraphs A.13. and 
A.14. of Havasu National Wildlife Refuge;


Sec.  32.22  Arizona.

* * * * *

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We allow portable or temporary blinds and stands, but you must 
remove them at the end of each hunt day.
    2. We prohibit the use of flagging tape, reflective tape, or other 
signs or markers used to identify paths to mark tree stands, blinds, or 
other areas.
    3. The No-Hunt Zones include all Service property east of milepost 
7 of Arivaca Road within the Arivaca Creek Management Area, all Service 
property in Brown Canyon, all Service property within \1/4\ mile (.4 
km) of refuge residences, and the posted No-Hunt Zone encompassing 
refuge headquarters and area bounded by the 10-Mile (16 km) Pronghorn 
Drive auto tour loop.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, 
coyote, and skunk on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with 
State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. Conditions A1 through A3 apply.
    2. We require hunting groups using more than four horses to possess 
and carry a refuge special use permit.
    3. We require each hunter using horses to provide water and feed 
and clear all horse manure from campsites.
    4. We prohibit upland game hunting on the refuge from June 1 
through August 19.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Conditions A1 through A3, B2, and B3 apply.
* * * * *

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    11. * * *
* * * * *
    viii. We allow waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and 
Sundays. Waterfowl hunting ends at 12 p.m. (noon) MST. Hunters must be 
out of the slough area by 1 p.m. MST.
* * * * *
    13. We prohibit the use of all air-thrust boats and/or air-cooled 
propulsion engines, including floating aircraft.
    14. Hunting dogs must be under the immediate control of the hunter 
at all times.
* * * * *
    5. Amend Sec.  32.23 Arkansas by:
    a. Revising paragraphs B.6., B.12., adding paragraphs B.13., and 
B.14., revising paragraphs C., D.1., D.7., D.8., D.9., D.10., and 
adding paragraphs D.11. through D.14. of Holla Bend National Wildlife 
Refuge; and
    b. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.6., A.8., A.10., A.15., C.7., C.8., 
C.12., and C.16. of White River National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec.  32.23  Arkansas.

* * * * *

Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We prohibit possession or use of alcoholic beverage(s) while 
hunting (see Sec.  32.2(j)).
* * * * *
    12. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of roads and trails 
open to motor vehicle use.
    13. We prohibit marking trails with tape, ribbon, paint, or any 
other substance other than biodegradable materials.
    14. We allow the use of nonmotorized boats during the hunting 
season, but we prohibit hunters leaving boats on the refuge overnight 
(see Sec.  27.93 of this chapter).
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. Conditions B1 and B4 through B14 apply.
    2. Archery/crossbow season for deer and turkey begins October 1 and 
continues through December 10.
    3. The refuge will conduct one youth-only (between ages 12-15 at 
the beginning of the gun deer season in Zone 7) quota deer hunt. This 
hunt will take place after the archery season (typically in December). 
Specific hunt dates and application procedures will be available at the 
refuge office in September. We restrict hunt participants to those 
selected for a quota permit, except that one nonhunting adult age 21 or 
older must accompany the youth hunter during the youth hunt.
    4. We open spring and fall archery turkey hunting during the State 
spring and fall turkey season for this zone.
    5. We close spring archery turkey hunting during scheduled turkey 
quota gun hunts.
    6. The refuge will conduct one 2-day youth-only (age 15 and under 
at the beginning of the spring turkey season) quota spring turkey hunt 
and one 2-day quota spring turkey hunt (typically in April). Specific 
hunt dates and application procedures will be available at the refuge 
office in January. We restrict hunt participants to those selected for 
a quota permit, except that one nonhunting adult age 21 or older must 
accompany the youth hunter during the youth hunt.
    7. An adult age 21 or older must accompany and be within sight or 
normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and under. One adult may 
supervise no more than one youth hunter.
    8. We only allow portable deer stands. Hunters may erect stands 2 
days before the start of the season and must remove the stands from the 
refuge within 2 days after the season ends (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 
27.94 of this chapter).
    9. Hunters must permanently affix the owner's name and address to 
all deer stands on the refuge.

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    10. We prohibit the use of dogs during big game hunting.
    11. We prohibit hunting from paved, graveled, and mowed roads and 
mowed trails (see Sec.  27.31 of this chapter).
    12. We prohibit hunting with the aid of bait, salt, or ingestible 
attractant (see Sec.  32.2(h)).
    13. We prohibit all forms of organized drives.
    14. You must check all game at the refuge check station.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing and frogging in accordance 
with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. Conditions B7, B8, and B10 apply.
* * * * *
    7. We will allow only bank fishing in Long Lake year-round from 
legal sunrise to legal sunset. Access to this bank fishing area is 
through the parking area off of Hwy 155.
    8. We only allow bow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset 
during August.
    9. We allow frogging from May 1 to May 31. We only allow frogging 
on those areas of the old river channel that connect with the Arkansas 
River.
    10. Anglers must enter and exit the refuge from designated roads 
and parking areas.
    11. We prohibit anglers from leaving their boats unattended 
overnight on any portion of the refuge (see Sec.  27.93 of this 
chapter).
    12. We require a Special Use Permit for all commercial fishing 
activities on the refuge.
    13. We prohibit possessing turtle (see Sec.  27.21 of this 
chapter).
    14. We prohibit hovercraft, personal watercraft (Jet Skis, etc.), 
and airboats.
* * * * *

White River National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We allow duck hunting from legal shooting hours until 12:00 p.m 
(noon).
* * * * *
    6. You may take coot and woodcock during the State season.
* * * * *
    8. Waterfowl hunters may enter and access the refuge no earlier 
than 4:30 a.m.
* * * * *
    10. We prohibit boating December 1 through January 31 in the South 
Unit Waterfowl Hunt Area, except from 4:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on designated 
hunt days.
* * * * *
    15. We prohibit loaded weapons in a vehicle or boat while under 
power (see Sec.  27.42(b) of this chapter). We define ``loaded'' as 
shells in the gun or ignition device on a muzzleloader.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    7. You may hunt the North or South Unit by muzzleloader or modern 
gun with a quota hunt permit. You may only take one deer of either sex. 
We list the season in the refuge hunt brochure/permit.
    8. We allow muzzleloader hunting on the North Unit for 4 
consecutive days following the 3-day muzzleloader quota hunt.
* * * * *
    12. If you harvest deer and turkey on the refuge, you must 
immediately record the zone number on your hunting license and later at 
an official check station.
* * * * *
    16. We allow access and refuge use during quota hunt to anglers and 
nonconsumptive users.
* * * * *
    6. Amend Sec.  32.28 Florida by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.3., A.11., A.13., A.14., 
A.15., and adding paragraphs A.16., and A.17., revising paragraphs 
D.8., D.9., and removing paragraph D.10. of Arthur R. Marshall 
Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraphs D.2., D.4., D.5., and adding paragraphs 
D.6., D.7., and D.8. of Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraphs D.4. through D.14. and adding paragraphs 
D.15. through D.20. of J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Revising paragraphs A.7. and A.10., adding paragraph A.16., 
revising paragraphs B.1., B.2., B.3., C.1., C.7., and C.23., removing 
paragraph C.24., and redesignating paragraphs C.25. and C.26. as 
paragraphs C.24. and C.25. of Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge;
    e. Revising paragraphs A., D.2., D.3., D.9., and D.11. of Merritt 
Island National Wildlife Refuge;
    f. Revising paragraphs B.3. through B.9., revising the introductory 
text of paragraph C., revising paragraphs C.7. through C.10., and C.12. 
of St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge; and
    g. Revising paragraphs C., D.6., and D.7. and removing paragraphs 
D.8. and D.9. of St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec.  32.28  Florida.

* * * * *

Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge waterfowl hunt permit 
while hunting. Only original permits are lawful. Internet copies are 
not valid.
    2. We allow hunting in the interior of the refuge south of latitude 
line 26.27.130 and north of mile markers 12 and 14. We prohibit hunting 
from canals, levees, or those areas posted as closed.
    3. The refuge open waterfowl season is concurrent with the State 
season. The refuge participates in both the early experimental and 
regular seasons. Hunters may only take duck and coot.
* * * * *
    11. Hunters must complete a daily bag report card and place it in 
an entrance fee canister each day prior to exiting the refuge.
* * * * *
    13. We only allow boats equipped with outboards or electric motors 
and nonmotorized boats. We prohibit airboats, Hovercraft, and personal 
watercraft (Go Devils, Jet Skis, jet boats, and Wave Runners).
    14. We require all boats operating outside of the main perimeter 
canals (the L-40 Canal, L-39 Canal, L-7 Canal, and L-101 Canal) in 
interior areas of the refuge and within the hunt area, to fly a 12 inch 
by 12 inch (30 cm x 30 cm) orange flag, 10 feet (3 m) above the 
vessel's waterline.
    15. We prohibit motorized vehicles of any type on the levees and 
undesignated routes (see Sec.  27.31 of this chapter).
    16. Hunters, their vehicles, boats, equipment, and other belongings 
are subject to inspection by Service law enforcement officers.
    17. For emergencies or to report violations, contact law 
enforcement personnel at 1-800-307-5789. Law enforcement officers may 
be monitoring VHF Channel 16.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    8. Conditions A13, A14, A15, and A17 apply.
    9. Anglers, their vehicles, boats, equipment, and other belongings 
are subject to inspection by Service law enforcement officers.
* * * * *

Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge

    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We allow salt-water fishing along the Atlantic Ocean and Indian 
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Lagoon year-round in accordance with State recreational fishing 
regulations.
* * * * *
    4. We only allow the use of rods and reels and poles and lines, and 
anglers must attend them at all times.
    5. We allow only two poles per angler and those poles must be 
attended at all times (In conjunction with the Martin County, Florida 
two-pole ordinance.)
    6. We prohibit motorized vehicles of any type on the fire roads, 
undesignated routes, and areas posted as closed (see Sec.  27.31 of 
this chapter).
    7. Anglers, their vehicles, boats, equipment, and other belongings 
are subject to inspection by Service law enforcement officers.
    8. For emergencies or to report violations, contact law enforcement 
personnel at 1-800-307-5789. Law enforcement officers may be monitoring 
VHF Channel 16.

J. N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We allow the take of blue crab with the use of dip nets only.
    5. The daily limit of blue crab is 20 per person (including no more 
than 10 females).
    6. We prohibit kite surfing, kite boarding, wind surfing, sail 
boarding, and any similar type of activities.
    7. We only allow vessels propelled by polling, paddling, or 
floating in the post ``no-motor zone'' of the Ding Darling Wilderness 
Area. All motors, including electric motors, must be in a nonuse 
position (out of the water) when in the ``no-motor zone.''
    8. We prohibit camping on all refuge lands and overnight mooring of 
vessels on all refuge waters.
    9. You may only launch vessels at designated sites on the refuge.
    10. We allow public access to Wildlife Drive and Indigo Trail 
beginning at 7:30 a.m., except on Fridays, when we close Wildlife Drive 
to all public access.
    11. All visitors (e.g., anglers and photographers) must exit refuge 
lands and waters no later than \1/2\ hour after legal sunset.
    12. We allow fishing and crabbing from the bank on the impoundment 
side only (left side) of Wildlife Drive. We prohibit all public entry 
into the impoundments.
    13. We prohibit commercial fishing and crabbing (see Sec.  27.21 of 
this chapter).
    14. We prohibit the possession or use of seines or trot lines.
    15. We prohibit the use of cast nets from Wildlife Drive or any 
structure affixed to shore.
    16. All fish must remain in whole condition.
    17. We prohibit consumption of alcohol or possession of open 
alcohol containers on refuge lands and waters (see Sec.  32.2(j)).
    18. We prohibit airboats, Hovercraft, and personal watercraft (Go 
Devils, Jet Skis, jet boats, and Wave Runners).
    19. Vessels must not exceed slow speed/minimum wake in refuge 
waters.
    20. We close to public entry islands (including rookery islands) 
except for designated trails.
* * * * *

Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    7. We prohibit hunting from all refuge roads open to public vehicle 
travel. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of the Dixie 
Mainline and Lower Suwannee Nature Drive (Levy Loop Road).
* * * * *
    10. We prohibit guiding or participating in a guided hunt where a 
fee is charged.
* * * * *
    16. We prohibit cleaning of game within 1,000 feet (300 m) of any 
developed public recreation area, game check station, or gate.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A16 apply.
    2. You may only possess .22 caliber rimfire rifle (.22 magnum 
prohibited) firearms (see Sec.  27.42 of this chapter), shotguns with 
shot no larger than 4 common and bows with arrows that have judo or 
blunt tips. We prohibit possession of arrows capable of taking big game 
during the upland game hunting season.
    3. We allow night hunting in accordance with State regulations for 
raccoon and opossum on Wednesday through Saturday nights from legal 
sunset until legal sunrise during the month of February.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A16 apply.
* * * * *
    7. We prohibit hunting from a tree in which a metal object has been 
inserted (see Sec.  32.2(i)).
* * * * *
    23. You may only take bearded turkeys and only during the State 
spring turkey season.
* * * * *

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot 
on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. You must possess and carry a current signed Merritt Island 
National Wildlife Refuge hunt permit at all times while hunting 
waterfowl on the refuge.
    2. You must possess and carry (or hunt within 30 yards (27 m) of a 
hunter who possesses) a valid refuge waterfowl hunting quota permit 
while hunting areas 1 or 4 from the beginning of the regular waterfowl 
season through December 31. No more than four hunters will hunt using a 
single valid refuge waterfowl hunting quota permit.
    3. You may hunt Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all Federal 
holidays that fall within the State's waterfowl season.
    4. You may hunt in four designated areas of the refuge as 
delineated in the refuge hunting regulations map. We prohibit hunters 
to enter the normal or expanded restricted areas of the Kennedy Space 
Center.
    5. You may only hunt waterfowl on refuge-established hunt days from 
the legal shooting time until 1 p.m.
    6. You may enter no earlier than 4 a.m. for the purpose of 
waterfowl hunting.
    7. We require all hunters to successfully complete a State-approved 
hunter education course.
    8. We require an adult, age 18 or older, to supervise hunters under 
age 18.
    9. We prohibit accessing a hunt area from Black Point Wildlife 
Drive. You may not leave vehicles parked on Black Point Wildlife Drive, 
Playalinda Beach Road, or Scrub Ridge Trail (see Sec.  27.31 of this 
chapter).
    10. We prohibit construction of permanent blinds (see Sec.  27.92 
of this chapter) or digging into dikes.
    11. We prohibit hunting or shooting within 15 feet (4.5 m) or 
shooting from any portion of a dike, dirt road, or railroad grade.
    12. We prohibit hunting or shooting within 150 yards (135 m) of SR 
402, SR 406, or any paved road right-of-way.
    13. All hunters must stop at posted refuge waterfowl check stations 
and report statistical hunt information to refuge personnel.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We prohibit fishing after legal sunset or before legal sunrise, 
except that we allow fishing at night from a vessel in the open waters 
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Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, Banana River, and Haulover Canal.
    3. We allow launching of boats for night fishing activities only 
from Bair's Cove, Beacon 42, and Bio Lab boat ramps.
* * * * *
    9. Vessels must not exceed idle speed in Bairs Cove and KARS 
Marina.
* * * * *
    11. We prohibit fishing within the normal or expanded restricted 
areas of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), unless those areas are 
officially designated by KSC as special fishing opportunity sites.
* * * * *

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. You may use .22 caliber or small rim-fired rifles, shotguns with 
nontoxic shot (4 bird shot or smaller) (see Sec.  32.2(k)), or 
muzzleloaders. You may use shotgun slugs, buckshot, or archery 
equipment to take feral hogs. We prohibit the use or possession of 
other weapons.
    4. You must unload all firearms for transport in vehicles (uncap 
muzzleloaders) (see Sec.  27.42 of this chapter).
    5. We prohibit dogs in the hunt area.
    6. There is no limit on the size or number of feral hog that 
hunters may take.
    7. We allow hunting on designated areas of the refuge. Contact the 
refuge office for specific dates.
    8. We prohibit hunting from any named or numbered road.
    9. We prohibit cleaning of game within 1,000 feet (300 m) of any 
residence, developed public recreation area, or game check station.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, feral 
hog, and either-sex turkey in accordance with State regulations subject 
to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    7. We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, or reflective 
trail markers.
    8. There are two fall archery hunts: hunters may harvest either-sex 
deer, either-sex turkey, or feral hog during the fall archery hunts. 
There will be a fall archery hunt on the Panacea and Wakulla Units. We 
prohibit other weapons in the hunt area (see Sec.  27.43 of this 
chapter). Contact the refuge office for specific dates.
    9. There are two modern gun hunts. Modern guns must meet State 
requirements. We will hold one hunt on the Panacea Unit and one on the 
Wakulla Unit. See condition C10 for game limits. Contact the refuge 
office for specific dates.
    10. The bag limit for white-tailed deer is two deer per scheduled 
hunt period. We allow hunters to harvest two antlerless deer per 
scheduled hunt period. We define antlerless deer as no visible antler 
above the hairline. State daily bag limits apply to antlerless deer. Or 
hunters may harvest one antlerless deer and one antlered deer per hunt. 
Antlered deer must have at least 3 points, 1 inch (2.5 cm) or greater 
in length on one antler to be harvested. We prohibit harvesting of 
spike-antlered bucks. There is no limit on feral hogs. The scheduled 
hunt periods vary, contact the refuge office for specific dates.
* * * * *
    12. There is one mobility-impaired hunt on the Panacea Unit in the 
area west of County Road 372. Hunters may have an able-bodied hunter 
accompany them. You may transfer permits issued to able-bodied 
assistants. We limit those hunt teams to harvesting white-tailed deer 
and feral hog within the limits described in condition C10. Contact the 
refuge office for specific dates.
* * * * *

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, sambar 
deer, raccoon, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in 
accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require refuge permits. The permits are nontransferable, and 
the hunter must possess and carry them while hunting. Only signed 
permits are valid. We only allow people with a signed refuge hunt 
permit on the island during the hunt periods. Contact the refuge office 
for details on obtaining a permit. We will charge fees for the hunts.
    2. We restrict hunting to three hunting periods: sambar deer, 
raccoon, and feral hog (primitive weapons); white-tailed deer, raccoon, 
and feral hog (archery); and white-tailed deer, raccoon, and feral hog 
(primitive weapons). Contact the refuge office for specific dates. 
Hunters may check in and set up campsites and stands 1 day prior to the 
scheduled hunt. Hunters must leave the island and remove all equipment 
by 11 a.m. the day following the scheduled hunt.
    3. Hunters must check in at the check stations on the island. We 
restrict entry onto St. Vincent Island to the Indian Pass and West Pass 
Campsites. We restrict entry during the sambar deer hunt to the West 
Pass Campsite. All access to hunt areas will be on foot or by bicycle 
from these areas.
    4. Hunt hours are \1/2\ hour before legal sunrise until 3 p.m. for 
the sambar deer hunt. All other hunt times will be in accordance with 
State regulations.
    5. We restrict camping and fires (see Sec.  27.95(a) of this 
chapter) to the two designated camping areas. We may restrict or ban 
fires during dry periods.
    6. We prohibit the use or possession of alcoholic beverages during 
the refuge hunt period (see Sec.  32.2(j)).
    7. You may only set up tree stands after you check in, and you must 
remove them from the island at the end of the hunt (see Sec. Sec.  
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    8. You may only retrieve game from the closed areas if accompanied 
by a refuge officer.
    9. We issue permits for the sambar deer hunt by random drawing. You 
may obtain applications from the refuge office.
    10. We limit weapons to primitive weapons on the sambar deer hunt 
and the primitive weapons white-tailed deer hunt. We limit the archery 
hunt to bow and arrow. Weapons must meet all State regulations. We 
prohibit crossbows during our hunts except with State permit.
    11. We only allow stand, still, and stalk hunting. We prohibit game 
drives.
    12. We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, or reflective 
trail markers.
    13. We prohibit target practice on the refuge (see Sec.  27.42 of 
this chapter). You may discharge muzzleloaders at the designated 
discharge area between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m.
    14. Nonmovement stand hours for all hunts will be from legal 
morning shooting time until 9 a.m.
    15. We prohibit discharging of weapons (including cap firing) in 
campgrounds (see Sec.  27.42 of this chapter).
    16. Weapons must have the caps removed from muzzleloaders and 
arrows quivered before and after legal shooting hours.
    17. Hunters must check out at the check station prior to leaving 
the refuge at the end of their hunt. A refuge staff member or volunteer 
must check the campsites before the hunters leave the refuge.
    18. We prohibit motorized equipment, generators, or land vehicles 
(except bicycles).
    19. Bag limits:
    i. Sambar deer hunt--one sambar deer of either sex, no limit on 
feral hog or raccoon.
    ii. Archery hunt--one white-tailed deer of either sex (no spotted 
fawns or spike bucks), no limits on feral hog or raccoon.

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    iii. Primitive weapons hunt--one white-tailed deer buck having one 
or more forked antlers at least 5 inches (12.5 cm) in length visible 
above the hairline with points greater than 1 inch (12.5 cm) in length; 
we issue a limited number of either-sex permits. If you have an either-
sex permit, the bag limit is one deer that may be antlerless or a buck 
legal antler configuration. There is no limit on feral hog or raccoon.
    20. We prohibit bringing live game into the check station.
    21. Hunters must observe quiet time in the campground between 9 
p.m. and 5 a.m. We prohibit loud or boisterous behavior or activity.
    22. We prohibit domestic animals.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We only allow the use of rods and reels or poles and lines in 
the refuge lakes. You must attend your fishing equipment at all times.
    7. You may only take fish species and fish limits authorized by 
State regulations. We prohibit the taking of frog or turtle.
* * * * *
    7. Amend Sec.  32.29 Georgia by:
    a. Revising paragraph D.4. of Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Adding paragraph C.22. of Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraphs C.2., C.9., and D.3. of Harris Neck National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Revising paragraph C.2.v. of Okefenokee National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    e. Adding paragraph C.18. of Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge;
    f. Revising paragraphs C.3., C.5., redesignating paragraphs C.6. 
through C.10. as paragraphs C.7. through C.11. and adding a new 
paragraph C.6. of Savannah National Wildlife Refuge; and
    g. Revising paragraphs C.8. and C.9. of Wassaw National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.29  Georgia.

* * * * *

Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We prohibit swimming, wading, jet skiing, water skiing, and the 
use of airboats.
* * * * *

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    22. Youth hunters age 15 and under must remain within sight and 
normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older possessing a valid 
hunting license. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.
* * * * *

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Each hunter may place one stand on the refuge during the week 
preceding each hunt, but you must remove stands by the end of each hunt 
(see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
* * * * *
    9. During the archery hunt we allow only bows (no crossbows).
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We close the Barbour River Landing (boat ramp and parking areas) 
to the public from 12 a.m. (midnight) to 4 a.m.

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. * * *
* * * * *
    v. You must tag your deer with special refuge tags. There is a 
limit of two deer of either sex per day.
* * * * *

Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    18. Youth hunters age 15 and under must remain within sight and 
normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older possessing a valid 
hunting license. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.
* * * * *

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We only allow bows (no crossbows) for deer and hog hunting 
during the archery hunt.
* * * * *
    5. We only allow shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, and bows (no 
crossbows) for deer and hog hunting throughout the designated hunt area 
during the November gun hunt and the March hog hunt. However, we allow 
high-powered rifles north of Interstate Highway 95 only. We prohibit 
handguns.
    6. You may place one stand on the refuge for 2 consecutive days 
during the October archery hunt, the November gun hunt, and the March 
hog hunt. You must remove your stand by legal sunset of the second day 
of each 2-day period. Your name, address, and phone number must be 
marked on your stand.
* * * * *

Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    8. We allow bows (no crossbows) and muzzleloading rifles during the 
primitive weapons hunt.
    9. We allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larger (slugs only), centerfire 
rifles of .22 caliber or larger, bows (no crossbows), and primitive 
weapons during the gun hunt.
* * * * *
    8. Amend Sec.  32.32 Illinois by:
    a. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraph A.2., adding paragraph A.3., and revising paragraph D. of 
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraphs A., B.1., C.1., and D. of Cypress Creek 
National Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., B., C., and D.1. of Emiquon 
National Wildlife Refuge;
    e. Revising paragraphs D.3. and D.4. of Meredosia National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    f. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., B., C., and D. of Middle 
Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge; and
    g. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., B., C., and D.4. of Two Rivers 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.32  Illinois.

* * * * *

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials 
at the end of each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    3. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
or scaffolds (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We allow fishing on Lake Chautauqua from January 15 through

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October 15. We prohibit fishing in the Waterfowl Hunting Area during 
the waterfowl hunting season.
    2. We allow bank fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset from 
October 16 to January 14 between the boat ramp and the fishing trail in 
the North Pool and from Goofy Ridge Public Access to the west gate of 
the north pool water control structure.
    3. Motorboats must not exceed ``no-wake'' speeds.
    4. The public may not enter Weis Lake on the Cameron-Billsbach Unit 
of the refuge from October 16 through January 14.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters may hunt waterfowl, by daily permit drawing, on the 
controlled areas of Grassy Point, Carterville, and Greenbriar land 
areas, as well as on Orchard, Sawmill, Turkey, and Grassy islands from 
\1/2\ hour before legal sunrise to posted closing times each day during 
the goose season. Hunters may hunt waterfowl in these areas, including 
the lake shoreline, only from existing refuge blinds during the goose 
season.
    2. We prohibit waterfowl hunting in the restricted use area of Crab 
Orchard Lake.
    3. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
platforms, or scaffolds (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    4. Hunting blinds must be a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart.
    5. Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, blinds, blind materials, 
and other personal equipment (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt.
    6. Goose hunters outside the controlled goose hunting area on Crab 
Orchard Lake must hunt from a blind that is on shore or anchored a 
minimum of 200 yards (180 m) away from any shoreline. Waterfowl hunters 
may also hunt on the east shoreline in Grassy Bay.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit upland game hunting in the controlled goose hunting 
areas during the goose hunting season, except we allow furbearer 
hunting from legal sunset to legal sunrise.
    2. We prohibit upland game hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of all 
designated public use facilities, including but not limited to parking 
areas, picnic areas, campgrounds, marinas, boat ramps, public roads, 
and established hiking trails listed in the refuge trails brochure.
    3. We prohibit hunters using rifles or handguns with ammunition 
larger than .22 caliber rimfire, except they may use black powder 
firearms up to and including .40 caliber.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require all deer and turkey hunters using the restricted use 
area to check in at the refuge visitor contact station prior to 
hunting.
    2. We allow deer hunting with archery equipment only in the 
following areas:
    i. In the controlled goose hunting area;
    ii. On all refuge lands north of Illinois State Route 13; and
    iii. In the area north of the Crab Orchard Lake emergency spillway 
and west of Crab Orchard Lake.
    3. We prohibit big game hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of all 
designated public use facilities, including but not limited to parking 
areas, picnic areas, campgrounds, marinas, boat ramps, public roads, 
and established hiking trails listed in the refuge trails brochure.
    4. You must remove all portable hunting stands, blinds, and other 
hunting equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    5. Condition A3 applies.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. On Crab Orchard Lake west of Wolf Creek Road:
    i. Anglers may fish from boats all year.
    ii. Anglers must remove all trotlines/jugs from legal sunrise until 
legal sunset from the Friday immediately prior to Memorial Day through 
Labor Day.
    2. On Crab Orchard Lake east of Wolf Creek Road:
    i. Anglers may fish from boats March 15 through September 30.
    ii. Anglers may fish all year at the Wolf Creek and Route 148 
causeways.
    3. Anglers must check and remove fish from all jugs and trotlines 
daily.
    4. We prohibit using stakes to anchor any trotlines.
    5. Anglers must tag all trotlines with their name and address.
    6. We prohibit anglers using jugs or trotlines with any flotation 
device that has previously contained any petroleum-based material or 
toxic substance.
    7. Anglers must attach a buoyed device that is visible on the 
water's surface to all trotlines.
    8. Anglers may use all noncommercial fishing methods, except they 
may not use any underwater breathing apparatus.
    9. On A-41, Bluegill, Managers, Honkers, and Vistors Ponds:
    i. Anglers may fish only from legal sunrise to legal sunset March 
15 through September 30.
    ii. We prohibit anglers from using boats or floatation devices.
    10. Anglers may not submerge any pole or similar object to take or 
locate any fish.
    11. Organizers of all fishing events must possess a refuge-issued 
permit.
    12. We prohibit anglers from fishing within 250 yards (225 m) of an 
occupied waterfowl hunting blind.
    13. We restrict motorboats to slow speeds leaving ``no wake'' in 
Cambria Neck, and within 150 feet (45 m) of any shoreline, swimming 
area, marina entrance, boat ramp, or causeway tunnel on Crab Orchard, 
Little Grassy, or Devils Kitchen Lakes.

Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, 
coot, woodcock, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in 
accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require hunters to possess and carry a free refuge hunting 
permit while hunting on the refuge.
    2. Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, blinds, blind materials, 
stands, and platforms (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) 
brought onto the refuge at the end of each day's hunt.
    3. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, 
platforms, and scaffolds (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    4. We prohibit outboard motors larger than 10 hp.
    5. We prohibit the use of paint, flagging, reflectors, tacks, or 
other manmade materials to mark trails or hunting locations.
    6. We allow dove hunting beginning on September 1 and continuing on 
the following Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays throughout the State 
season.
    7. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dogs are under 
the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see Sec.  26.21(b) of 
this chapter).
    8. On the Bellrose Waterfowl Reserve:
    i. We prohibit all upland game hunting, big game hunting, and duck 
hunting.
    ii. You may only hunt goose following the closure of the State duck 
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    iii. We only allow goose hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 
and Sundays.
    iv. We allow hunting from \1/2\ hour before legal sunrise until 1 
p.m.
    v. Hunters must exit the Reserve by 2 p.m.
    vi. We prohibit entry to the Reserve prior to 4:30 a.m.
    vii. We prohibit hunting during the special snow goose seasons 
after closure of the regular goose seasons.
    viii. We prohibit construction or use of pit blinds (see Sec.  
27.92 of this chapter).
    ix. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of any private 
property boundary.
    x. All hunting parties must be at least 200 yards (180 m) apart.
    xi. All hunters must sign in and out and report daily harvest at 
the hunter registration station.
    xii. All hunting parties must hunt over a minimum of 12 decoys at 
each blind site.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, and A7 apply.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 apply.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Condition A4 applies.
    2. Anglers must remove all boats and fishing equipment (see Sec.  
27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the refuge at the end of each day's 
fishing activity.
    3. We prohibit the use of trotlines, jugs, yo-yos, nets, or any 
commercial fishing equipment except in areas where State regulation 
authorizes commercial tackle.
    4. We prohibit the use of more than two poles per angler and more 
than two hooks or lures per pole.
    5. We prohibit possession of bass less than 15 inches (37.5 cm) in 
length from refuge ponds.
    6. We prohibit possession of more than six channel catfish from 
refuge ponds.

Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
or scaffolds (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials 
(see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought onto the 
refuge at the end of each day's hunt.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on designated 
areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following condition: We allow access for hunting from 1 hour before 
legal sunrise until legal sunset.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, 
platforms, or ladders (see Sec.  27.93 of this chapter).
    2. You must remove all portable hunting stands and blinds from the 
area at the end of each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of 
this chapter).
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. We prohibit leaving boats on refuge waters overnight (see Sec.  
27.93 of this chapter).
* * * * *

Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We prohibit leaving boats on refuge waters overnight (see Sec.  
27.93 of this chapter).
    4. Motorboats must not exceed ``no-wake'' speeds.

Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
scaffolds, or platforms (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    2. Hunters must remove boats, blinds, blind materials, stands, 
decoys, and other hunting equipment (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of 
this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
condition: We allow hunting of furbearers only from legal sunrise to 
legal sunset.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
turkey on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. The Harlow and Meissner Island Divisions are only open to 
archery hunting.
    2. Conditions A1 and A2 apply.
    3. On refuge lands where archery and firearm hunting seasons 
(shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader) run concurrent, archery hunters must 
comply with firearm blaze-orange, safety requirements for the State in 
which they are hunting (i.e., Missouri or Illinois).
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with 
State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We close the Meissner Island Division to all sport fishing.
    2. We prohibit the taking of turtle and frog (see Sec.  27.21 of 
this chapter).
    3. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
    4. Anglers must remove all fishing devices (see Sec.  27.93 of this 
chapter) at the end of each day's fishing.
* * * * *

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
scaffolds, or platforms (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials 
(see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought onto the 
refuge at the end of each day's hunt.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting only on the 
Apple Creek Division and the portion of the Calhoun Division east of 
the Illinois River Road in accordance with State regulations subject to 
the following condition: We allow hunting from legal sunrise to legal 
sunset.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
turkey on the Apple Creek Division and the portion of the Calhoun 
Division east of the Illinois River Road in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, 
platforms, or ladders (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    2. Hunters must remove all portable hunting stands and blinds from 
the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 
27.94 of this chapter).
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Anglers must remove boats and all other fishing devices (see 
Sec.  27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day's fishing activity.
* * * * *
    9. Amend Sec.  32.33 Indiana by:
    a. Revising paragraphs B., C., and D. of Big Oaks National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraphs B., C., and D. of Muscatatuck National 
Wildlife Refuge; and
    c. Revising Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management 
Area to read as follows:


Sec.  32.33  Indiana.

* * * * *

Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel in accordance 
with

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State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require a refuge access permit.
    2. We allow the use of hunting dogs only during the squirrel 
hunting season. Hunters must ensure that all hunting dogs wear a collar 
displaying the owner's name, address, and telephone number.
    3. Hunters must hunt only in assigned areas. We prohibit trespass 
into an unassigned hunt area.
    4. In areas posted ``Area Closed,'' we prohibit entry, including 
hunting.
    5. We prohibit the use of flagging tape and reflective tacks.
    6. We allow the use of squirrel hunting dogs only in the day-use 
area.
    7. Permitted squirrel hunters are the only hunters authorized to 
possess a rifle (only .22 rimfire) on the refuge.
    8. Squirrel hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while 
in the field (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    9. We prohibit the use or possession of handguns on the refuge.
    10. We require that hunters check all harvested game taken on the 
refuge at the refuge check station.
    11. We require all refuge hunters to hunt with a partner. We 
require hunting partners to know the location of their partner while 
hunting. Youth hunters, anyone age 17 or under, must be directly 
supervised by a responsible adult age 18 or older.
    12. We prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages on the refuge 
(see Sec.  32.2(j)).
    13. Hunters must possess and carry a compass while hunting on the 
refuge.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. Conditions B1, B3, B4, B5, B9, B10, B11, B12, and B13 apply.
    2. The refuge access permit will contain bag limits and license 
requirements.
    3. We allow the use of portable hunting stands and blinds. All 
hunting stands and blinds may be left in the field overnight only if 
the hunter will be hunting that same location the following day. We 
prohibit tree steps or screw-in steps (see Sec.  32.2(i)).
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the Old Timbers Lake in 
accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require a refuge access permit.
    2. We only allow fishing with a rod and reel or pole and line.
    3. We prohibit the use of trotlines.
    4. We allow only boats rowed, paddled, or powered by an electric 
trolling motor on the Old Timbers Lake.
    5. We prohibit retaining black bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth 
bass, and spotted bass between 12 and 15 inches (30 and 37.5 cm).

Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, and 
rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit discharge of firearms within 100 yards (90 m) of an 
occupied dwelling.
    2. We only allow the use of hunting dogs for hunting rabbit and 
quail, provided the dogs are under the immediate control of the hunter 
at all times (see Sec.  26.21(b) of this chapter).
    3. We only allow .22 caliber rifles with rimfire ammunition and 
shotgun for upland game hunting.
    4. We prohibit quail, squirrel, and rabbit hunting during refuge 
deer hunts.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. Condition B1 applies.
    2. You must possess and carry a refuge permit during the State 
muzzleloader deer season.
    3. You must possess and carry a refuge permit during the deer 
archery hunting season that overlaps with the State muzzleloader deer 
season.
    4. Our late archery season deer hunt opens at the end of the State 
muzzleloader season and ends at the conclusion of the State late 
archery season.
    5. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, 
platforms, or ladders (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    6. Hunters may take only one deer per day from the refuge.
    7. We only allow spring turkey hunting on the refuge, and hunters 
must possess a refuge permit.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We only allow the use of boats on Stanfield Lake. We prohibit 
the use of gasoline-or electric-powered boat motors. We allow manual-
(foot or hand) propelled boats.
    2. We allow the use of belly boats or float tubes in all designated 
fishing areas.
    3. We only allow fishing with rod and reel or pole and line.
    4. We prohibit harvest of frog and turtle (see Sec.  27.21 of this 
chapter).

Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game 
birds on designated areas of the refuge and the White River Wildlife 
Management Area in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
platforms, or scaffolds (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    2. Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, blinds, and blind 
materials after each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    3. We only allow motorboats on Snakey Point Marsh east of the South 
Fork River and the Patoka River. All other areas are open to either 
manual-powered boats or boats with battery-driven motors only.
    4. Motorboats must not exceed ``no wake'' speeds.
    5. We prohibit the use of powered airboats on the refuge.
    6. We close the Cane Ridge Wildlife Management Area to all hunting.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of bobwhite quail, 
cottontail rabbit, squirrel (gray and fox), turkey, red and gray fox, 
coyote, opossum, and raccoon in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit for all furbearer 
hunting.
    2. We allow the use of dogs for hunting, provided the dog is under 
the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see Sec.  26.21(b) of 
this chapter).
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in 
accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
platforms, or scaffolds (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    2. Condition A6 applies.
    3. We prohibit marking trails with tape, ribbons, paper, paint, 
tacks, tree blazes, or other devices.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on all areas of the refuge 
in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We allow sport fishing in accordance with State regulations on 
the main channel of the Patoka River.
    2. All other refuge waters are subject to the following conditions:
    i. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
    ii. We only allow fishing with rod and reel or pole and line.
    iii. The minimum size limit for large-mouth bass on Snakey Point 
Marsh is 14 inches (35 cm).

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    iv. You must possess and carry a refuge permit to take bait fish, 
crayfish, snapping turtle, and bullfrog.
    3. Anglers must remove boats at the end of each day's fishing 
activity (see Sec.  27.93 of this chapter).
    4. Conditions A2 through A5 apply.
    10. Amend Sec.  32.34 Iowa by revising paragraphs B., C., and D. of 
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.34  Iowa.

* * * * *

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow youth hunting of ring-necked 
pheasant on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with the 
States of Iowa and Nebraska regulations. The refuge manager will 
annually determine and publish hunting seasons, dates, and designated 
areas.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and wild 
turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with States of 
Iowa and Nebraska regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. The refuge manager will annually determine and publish hunting 
seasons and dates and include them in the refuge access permit.
    2. You must possess and carry a refuge access permit at all times 
while in the hunting area. Hunters may only enter the hunting areas 
within the dates listed on the Refuge Access Permit.
    3. All areas open to hunting may be accessed by hunters with a 
valid Iowa or Nebraska resident hunting permit. Reciprocity exists, 
with both States allowing hunters with either resident permit to access 
refuge hunting land in either State.
    4. Hunters holding nonresident Nebraska or nonresident Iowa permits 
may only hunt on the ground that lies within the State that issued the 
nonresident permit.
    5. We allow hunters in the designated area from 3 hours before 
legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset.
    6. We require all hunters using the designated archery hunting 
areas to individually register their name and vehicle at the parking 
area prior to entering the archery area. After hunting, hunters must 
complete the daily registration by recording the number of hours hunted 
and kill information.
    7. All hunters must be in possession of a valid Entrance Fee 
Permit.
    8. Hunters may use only portable stands. Hunters must remove all 
portable stands and other property after the end of each day's hunt 
(see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    9. We prohibit shooting on or over any refuge road open to vehicle 
traffic within 30 feet (9 m) of the centerline.
    10. We prohibit field dressing of any big game within 100 feet (30 
m) of the centerline of any refuge road.
    11. We prohibit use of two-way mobile radio transmitters to 
communicate the location or direction of game or to coordinate the 
movement of other hunters.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in DeSoto Lake in 
accordance with the States of Iowa and Nebraska regulations subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We allow ice fishing in DeSoto Lake January 2 through the end of 
February. The refuge manager may open DeSoto Lake to ice fishing before 
January 2 or after the end of February, depending on ice conditions.
    2. We allow the use of pole and line or rod and reel fishing in 
DeSoto Lake from April 15 through October 14. The refuge manager may 
open DeSoto Lake to fishing as early as April 1, depending on waterfowl 
usage each year.
    3. We allow the use of archery and spear fishing for nongame fish 
only from April 15 through October 14.
    4. When the lake is open to ice fishing, we prohibit motor-or wind-
driven conveyances on the lake.
    5. We allow the use of portable ice fishing shelters on a daily 
basis from January 2 through the end of February. The refuge manager 
may open DeSoto Lake to the use of ice fishing shelters before January 
2 or after the end of February, depending on ice conditions.
    6. Anglers may use no more than two lines and two hooks per line, 
including ice fishing.
    7. We prohibit the use of trotlines, float lines, bank lines, or 
setlines.
    8. Anglers must adhere to minimum length and creel limits as 
posted.
    9. We prohibit anglers leaving any personal property, litter, fish 
or any parts thereof, on the banks, in the water, or on the ice.
    10. We prohibit digging or seining for bait.
    11. We prohibit take or possession of turtle or frog at any time 
(see Sec.  27.21 of this chapter).
    12. We limit boating to ``no-wake'' speeds, not to exceed 5 miles 
per hour.
    13. We allow anglers on the refuge from \1/2\ hour before legal 
sunrise to \1/2\ hour after legal sunset.
* * * * *
    11. Amend Sec.  32.35 Kansas by revising paragraphs A.1. through 
A.3., adding paragraph A.4., revising paragraphs B.1., B.2., adding 
paragraphs B.3. and B.4., revising paragraphs C.1. through C.3., adding 
paragraphs C.4. and C.5., and revising paragraph D. of Marais des 
Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.35  Kansas.

* * * * *

Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We restrict outboard motor use to the westernmost 5\1/2\ miles 
(8.8 km) of the Marais des Cygnes River. You may only use nonmotorized 
boats and electric trolling motors on remaining waters in designated 
areas of the refuge.
    2. We prohibit discharge of firearms within 150 yards (135 m) of 
any residence or occupied building.
    3. We only allow temporary portable blinds and blinds made from 
natural vegetation.
    4. You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, and other 
personal property from the refuge at the end of each day (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Condition A2 applies.
    2. We prohibit centerfire and rimfire rifles and pistols.
    3. You may only possess bow and arrow or shotguns smaller than 10 
gauge while hunting upland game.
    4. We require the use of approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  
32.2(k)).
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A2, A3, A4, B2, and B4 apply.
    2. You must possess and carry a refuge access permit to hunt deer 
and spring turkey.
    3. We prohibit hunting with the aid of or distribution of any feed, 
salt, or other mineral (see Sec.  32.2(h)).
    4. We allow the use of portable tree stands. You must label 
portable tree stands left overnight with your name and phone number so 
it is visible from the ground.
    5. You may install portable tree stands no sooner than September 
15, and you must remove them by January 15 of each year.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
condition: Condition A1 applies.
* * * * *
    12. Amend Sec.  32.36 Kentucky by revising paragraphs A.6. and 
A.8., removing paragraph A.10., redesignating paragraphs A.11. through 
A.18. as paragraphs A.10. through A.17., and revising paragraphs B.1., 
B.3., B.5., B.6., and C.1. of Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge to 
read as follows:

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Sec.  32.36  Kentucky.

* * * * *

Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. To track game in or retrieve game from a posted closed area of 
the refuge, the hunter must first receive authorization from the refuge 
manager at 270-527-5770 or the law enforcement officer at 270-703-2836.
* * * * *
    8. We close portions of abandoned railroad tracks within the refuge 
boundary to vehicle access (see Sec.  27.31 of this chapter).
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A13 apply.
* * * * *
    3. You may not kill or cripple a wild animal without making a 
reasonable effort to retrieve the animal and harvest a reasonable 
portion to be included in your daily bag limit.
* * * * *
    5. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  32.2(k)) 
while hunting small game.
    6. You may hunt coyote only during any daytime refuge hunt with 
weapons and ammunition allowed for that hunt.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A17 and B3 apply.
* * * * *
    13. Amend Sec.  32.37 Louisiana by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A. and B. of Atchafalaya National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraphs D.1. and D.2. of Bayou Sauvage National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraphs A.1., A.3., and A.4., removing paragraph A.10., 
redesignating paragraphs. A.11. through A.13. as paragraphs A.10. 
through A.12., revising newly designated paragraph A.10., and revising 
paragraphs B.4., B.6., C.1., C.2., C.7., C.9., D.3., and D.5. of Bayou 
Teche National Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraphs A.1., A.7., and A.10., adding paragraph A.14., revising the 
introductory text of paragraph B., revising paragraphs B.3., B.4., 
C.4., C.5., C.6., and C.8., removing paragraphs C.9. and C.10., and 
revising paragraphs D.1. and D.3. of Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    e. Adding paragraph C.8. of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    f. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.3., A7., and A.8., adding 
paragraph A.11., revising paragraphs B.1. and B.2., removing paragraph 
B.3., redesignating paragraphs B.4. through B.8. as paragraphs B.3. 
through B.7., revising paragraph B.3., removing paragraph B.9., 
revising paragraphs C.1., C.2., C.4., and C.5., removing paragraph 
C.8., redesignating paragraphs C.9 through C.11. as paragraphs C.8. 
through C.10., revising newly designated paragraph C.8., revising the 
introductory text of paragraph D., and revising paragraph D.2. of Bogue 
Chitto National Wildlife Refuge;
    g. Revising paragraphs A., D.2., D.4., D.5., D.7., D.14., and D.15. 
of Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge;
    h. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.5., A.10., A.17., and A.18., adding 
paragraphs A.26. through A.28., revising paragraphs B.1. and B.3., 
adding paragraph B.6., revising paragraphs C.1., C.2., C.4., D.2., and 
D.7., and removing paragraph D.11. of Cat Island National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    i. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraph A.4., adding paragraph A.17., revising paragraph B.1., adding 
paragraph B.11., revising paragraph C.1., adding paragraphs C.12. and 
C.13., and revising paragraph D.1. of Catahoula National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    j. Revising paragraph A.6. and adding paragraph C.11. of D'Arbonne 
National Wildlife Refuge;
    k. Revising paragraphs A.1. and A.7., removing paragraph A.10., 
redesignating paragraphs A.11. through A.13. as paragraphs A.10. 
through A.12., revising newly designated paragraphs A.10. and A.12., 
revising paragraph B.4., the introductory text of paragraph C., and 
paragraphs C.1., D.1., and D.4. of Delta National Wildlife Refuge;
    l. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraphs A.5., A.15., A.19., A.21., adding paragraph B.8., revising 
paragraphs C.1. and C.2., removing paragraph C.5., redesignating 
paragraphs C.6. through C.9. as paragraphs C.5. through C.8., and 
revising paragraphs C.6., D.6., D.8., and D.15. of Grand Cote National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    m. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.7., and A.8., revising the 
introductory text of paragraph C., removing paragraph C.5., 
redesignating paragraphs C.6. through C.12. as paragraphs C.5. through 
C.11., and revising paragraphs C.6. and D.5. of Lacassine National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    n. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraphs A.5., A.11., and A.13., adding paragraph A.24., revising 
paragraph B.2., adding paragraph B.7., revising paragraphs C.1., C.2., 
and C.3., removing paragraph C.4., and redesignating paragraphs C.5. 
through C.17. as paragraphs C.4. through C.16., revising paragraphs 
C.4. and C.10., and adding paragraphs C.17. and C.18. of Lake Ophelia 
National Wildlife Refuge;
    o. Revising paragraphs A.3., A.5., C.1., C.3., C.6., D.3., and D.4. 
of Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge;
    p. Adding paragraph C.9. of Red River National Wildlife Refuge;
    q. Revising paragraph A., D.4., D.7., D.7.i., D.8., D.8.ii., 
D.8.viii., and D.8.xii. of Sabine National Wildlife Refuge;
    r. Revising paragraphs A.4., A.5., A.7., A.10., A.11., A.13., B.2., 
B.5., B.6., B.7., C.3., C.4., C.6., C.7., C.8., and C.9. through C.15., 
adding paragraphs C.16. through C.18., and revising paragraph D. of 
Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge; and
    s. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.3., A.4., A.8., A.12., and B.2., the 
introductory text of paragraph C., revising paragraphs C.3. and C.4., 
and adding paragraphs C.11. and C.12. of Upper Ouachita National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.37  Louisiana.

* * * * *

Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game 
birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following condition: Hunting must be in 
accordance with State-issued Sherburne Wildlife Management Area 
regulations.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following condition: Hunting must be in accordance with 
State-issued Sherburne Wildlife Management Area regulations.
* * * * *

Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. The refuge is open from 30 minutes before legal sunrise to 30 
minutes after legal sunset.
    2. We allow sport fishing and shellfishing year-round on all refuge 
lands south of the Intracoastal Waterway, from the banks of U.S. 
Highway 11, and within the banks of the borrow canal and borrow pits 
between U.S. Highway 11 and Interstate 10. We close the remainder of 
the refuge from November 1 through January 31.
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Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory 
waterfowl on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. All hunters must possess and carry a signed hunt permit while 
hunting on the refuge. This permit is free and available on the front 
cover of the refuge brochure.
* * * * *
    3. Youth hunters under age 16 must have completed a State-approved 
Hunter Education Course and possess and carry a card or certification 
of completion. Each youth hunter under age 16 must remain within sight 
and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may 
supervise no more than two refuge-permitted youth hunters. We require 
all adult supervisors and hunters of migratory waterfowl to possess and 
carry a State hunter safety course card or certificate.
    4. We require waterfowl hunters to remove all portable blinds, 
boats, decoys, and other personal equipment from the refuge by 1 p.m. 
daily.
* * * * *
    10. We allow waterfowl hunting in Centerville, Garden City, and 
Bayou Sale Units during the State waterfowl season. We open no other 
units to migratory waterfowl hunting.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We allow hunting 7 days per week beginning with the opening of 
the State season in Centerville, Garden City, Bayou Sale, North Bend--
East, and North Bend--West Units through the last day of the State 
waterfowl season in the West Zone. We open no other units to the 
hunting of upland game.
* * * * *
    6. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A5, A6, A7, A8, and A12 apply.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. We only allow hunting of deer with firearms (see Sec.  27.42 of 
this chapter) during 5 specific days during October and November. A 
youth gun hunt will occur during the last weekend of October. The 
general gun hunt will occur during the final full weekend in November. 
The general gun hunt will be a lottery hunt. We will require a Lottery 
Hunt Permit. Hunters will find permit application procedures in the 
refuge brochure. The youth gun hunt includes both Saturday and Sunday. 
The general gun hunt includes the Friday immediately before the 
weekend.
    2. We allow hunting of deer with archery equipment from the start 
of the State archery season until the last day of November in the 
following units: Garden City, North Bend--East, and North Bend--West. 
The following units are open to archery deer hunting from the start of 
State archery season until January 31: Centerville, Bayou Sale, and 
Garden City (south of Garden City levee only). We close refuge archery 
hunting on those days that the refuge deer gun hunts occur.
* * * * *
    7. We allow the use of portable deer stands according to State of 
Louisiana Wildlife Management Area regulations.
* * * * *
    9. Conditions A1, A2, with the following exception to A3: One adult 
may supervise only one youth, A5, A6, A7, A8, B3, and B5 apply.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    3. The refuge is open from legal sunrise until legal sunset unless 
stated otherwise.
* * * * *
    5. Conditions A6 and A8 apply.

Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, 
goose, snipe, rail, gallinule, and woodcock on designated areas of the 
refuge during the State waterfowl season in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 
and Sundays from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon), 
including the State special teal season and State youth waterfowl hunt.
* * * * *
    7. Youth hunters under age 16 must have completed a hunter 
education course and possess and carry evidence of completion. An adult 
age 21 or older must closely supervise youth hunters (within sight and 
normal voice contact). One adult may supervise no more than two youth 
hunters.
* * * * *
    10. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any road open to 
vehicle travel, any residence, or Boy Scout Road (see Sec.  27.31 of 
this chapter).
* * * * *
    14. We prohibit horses.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and 
quail on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    3. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting 
for quail.
    4. Conditions A5 through A14 apply.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. You may take deer of either sex in accordance with State 
regulations. The State season limits apply.
    5. Hunters may erect temporary deer stands 14 days prior to the 
start of deer season. Hunters must remove all deer stands within 14 
days of the end of the refuge deer season (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 
27.94 of this chapter).
    6. Hunters may take hogs only during the refuge deer archery hunt.
* * * * *
    8. Conditions A5 through A14 apply, except in condition A7: One 
adult may supervise only one youth while hunting big game.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. You may only fish from \1/2\ hour before legal sunrise to \1/2\ 
hour after legal sunset, except for in the Lake Road area.
* * * * *
    3. We prohibit the use of trotlines, limblines, slat traps, gar 
sets, nets, or alligator lines on the refuge. You may take bait with 
cast nets 8 feet (2.4 m) in diameter or less.
* * * * *

Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    8. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with 
the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or 
any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see Sec.  
32.2(h)).
* * * * *

Boque Chitto National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We allow hunting from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 12 
p.m. (noon).
    2. We allow woodcock hunting in accordance with State regulations 
using only approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  32.2(k)) size 4 
or smaller.
    3. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-
approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must 
possess and carry a certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must 
remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or 
older. One adult may supervise up to two youth hunters.
* * * * *
    7. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, 
refuge road, designated trail, building, residence, designated public 
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from or across aboveground oil or gas or electric facilities.
    8. We prohibit possession of slugs, buckshot, rifle, or pistol 
ammunition unless otherwise specified.
* * * * *
    11. We prohibit horses.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot size 4 or 
smaller or .22 caliber rimfire or smaller.
    2. You may use dogs for rabbit and squirrel from November 1 to the 
end of the State season except during the refuge gun and muzzleloader 
season.
    3. You may use dogs for raccoon and opossum from January 1 through 
the last day of February.
* * * * *
    6. Conditions A3 and A5 through A11 apply.
    7. During the refuge deer gun season, all hunters except waterfowl 
hunters must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of 
unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest 
and back.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A3 (one adult may only supervise one youth hunter 
during refuge gun deer hunts), A5 through A7, A10, B4, and B7 apply.
    2. Hunters may erect temporary deer stands 14 days prior to the 
start of deer season. Hunters must remove all deer stands within 14 
days of the end of the refuge deer season (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 
27.94 of this chapter).
* * * * *
    4. We list specific dates for general gun big game hunts in the 
refuge hunt brochure.
    5. We list specific dates for primitive weapons big game hunts in 
the refuge hunt brochure.
* * * * *
    8. You may take hog as incidental game while participating in the 
refuge archery, primitive weapon, and general gun deer hunts only. We 
list specific dates for the special hog hunts in January and February 
in the refuge hunt brochure. During the special hog hunts you must use 
trained hog-hunting dogs to aid in the take of hog. During the special 
hog hunts you may take hog from 30 minutes before legal sunrise to 30 
minutes after legal sunset, and you must use pistol or rifle ammunition 
not larger than .22 caliber rimfire or shotgun with nontoxic shot to 
take the hog after it has been caught by dogs.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow recreational fishing year-round in 
accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    2. Conditions A9 and B4 apply.
* * * * *

Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of light and 
white-fronted goose, duck, coot, snipe, and dove on designated areas of 
the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. The waterfowl hunt is a youth hunt only. We set dates in 
September, and you may obtain information from the refuge. We will 
accept permit applications September 1 through October 20 and limit 
applications to a choice of three dates. We will notify successful 
applicants.
    2. All hunters born on or after September 1, 1969, must 
successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While 
hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of 
completion. Each youth hunter (age 16 and under) must remain within 
sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. For 
waterfowl hunts, one adult may supervise no more than two youth 
hunters.
    3. We require every hunter to possess and carry signed refuge 
hunting regulations and permit.
    4. Each hunter must complete a Hunter Information Card at a self-
clearing check station after each hunt and before leaving the refuge.
    5. We allow dove hunting on designated areas during the first split 
of the State dove season only.
    6. We allow snipe hunting on designated areas for the remaining 
portion of the State snipe season following closure of the State duck 
and coot season in the West Zone.
    7. We prohibit hunting closer than 50 yards (45 m) of any public 
road, refuge road, trail, building, residence, or designated public 
facility.
    8. We prohibit any person or group from acting as guide, outfitter, 
or in any other capacity in which any other individual(s) pay or 
promise to pay directly or indirectly for service rendered to any other 
person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such 
payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    2. You may recreationally fish, crab, or cast net in the East Cove 
Unit year-round from legal sunrise to legal sunset, except during the 
State waterfowl season and when we close the Grand Bayou Boat Bay.
* * * * *
    4. On East Cove Unit, we prohibit walking, wading, or climbing in 
or on the marsh, levees, or structures.
    5. We allow sport fishing, crabbing, and cast netting in the canal 
and waterways adjacent to the Gibbstown Unit Bank Fishing Road and the 
Outfall Canal from March 15 through October 15.
* * * * *
    7. We only allow recreational crabbing with cotton hand lines or 
dropnets up to 24 inches (60 cm) outside diameter. We prohibit using 
floats on crab lines.
* * * * *
    14. We prohibit the use of ATVs, air-thrust boats, and personal 
motorized watercraft (Jet Skis) in any refuge area (see Sec.  27.31(f) 
of this chapter).
    15. You may operate outboard motors in refuge canals, bayous, and 
lakes. In the marsh we only allow trolling motors.
* * * * *

Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Hunters must fill out a free daily ``check-in'' and ``check 
out'' refuge hunting permit obtained at designated check stations and 
must properly display the associated windshield permit while in parking 
lots.
* * * * *
    5. You must use designated parking areas to participate in any 
refuge public use activity.
* * * * *
    10. We prohibit transport of loaded weapons on an ATV (see Sec.  
27.42(b) of this chapter). For muzzleloaders, we define loaded as cap 
on primer.
* * * * *
    17. We prohibit all other hunting during refuge lottery deer hunts.
    18. We allow waterfowl hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 
and Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon) during the designated State duck 
season.
* * * * *
    26. We prohibit blocking of gates or trails (see Sec.  27.31(h) of 
this chapter) with vehicles or ATVs.
    27. We prohibit ATVs on trails/roads (see Sec.  27.31 of this 
chapter) not specifically designated by signs for ATV use.
    28. We prohibit handguns for hunting (see Sec.  27.42 of this 
chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A17 and A19 through A28 apply.
* * * * *
    3. We allow the use of squirrel and rabbit dogs from the day after 
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of the State-designated deer rifle season to the end of the State-
designated season. We allow up to two dogs per hunting party for 
squirrel hunting.
* * * * *
    6. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with 
the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or 
nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see Sec.  32.2(h)).
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A17, A19 through A28, and B6 apply.
    2. We allow archery-only deer hunting on the refuge during the 
State archery deer season.
* * * * *
    4. We allow only portable deer stands. Hunters may erect stands 2 
days before the beginning of the refuge archery season and must remove 
them the last day of the State archery season (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 
27.94 of this chapter). Hunters may erect stands 2 days before hunting 
season; however, they must place them in a nonhunting position at the 
conclusion of each day's hunt.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Conditions A1, A3, A4, A5, A9 (on the open portions of Wood Duck 
ATV Trail for wildlife-dependent activities throughout the year), A13 
through A16, A19, and A21 through A28 apply.
* * * * *
    7. We allow recreational crawfishing on the refuge subject to 
specific dates (see refuge brochure for details). The harvest limit is 
100 pounds (45 kg) per permit per day.
* * * * *

Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, 
coot, gallinule, woodcock, rail, and snipe on designated areas of the 
Bushley Bayou Unit in accordance with State hunting regulations subject 
to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    4. We open the following ATV trails year-round: Round Lake Road; 
portions of Black Lake and Dempsey Lake Roads beginning at the 
designated parking areas; portions of Minnow Ponds Road at Highway 8 to 
Green's Creek Road and then south to Green's Creek Bridge.
* * * * *
    17. We prohibit parking on the refuge for access to adjoining 
nonrefuge property.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1, A4 (at the Bushley Bayou Unit), A7 through A14, 
A16, and A17 apply.
* * * * *
    11. We require hunters participating in special dog seasons for 
rabbit and squirrel to wear a minimum of a hunter-orange cap. All other 
hunters and archers (while on the ground), except waterfowl hunters, 
also must wear a minimum of a hunter-orange cap during the special dog 
seasons for rabbit and squirrel.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1, A4 (at the Bushley Bayou Unit), A7 through A9, 
A12 through A14, A16, A17, B4 through B8 (big game hunting), and B11 
apply.
* * * * *
    12. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with 
aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals or other feed or 
nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see Sec.  32.2(h)).
    13. Deer hunters hunting from concealed ground blinds must display 
a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of hunter orange above or 
around their blinds visible from 360[deg].
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Conditions A4 (at the Bushley Bayou Unit), A7, A9, A13 (as a 
fishing guide), A14, A16, A17, B5, and B7 apply.
* * * * *

D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 m) of the maintained 
rights of way of roads (see Sec.  27.31 of this chapter), and from 
aboveground oil or gas or electrical transmission facilities.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    11. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with 
the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or 
any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see Sec.  
32.2(h)).
* * * * *

Delta National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We allow waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 
and Sundays from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon), 
including the State special teal season, State youth waterfowl season, 
and State light goose special conservation season.
* * * * *
    7. We prohibit air-thrust boats, mud boats, and air-cooled 
propulsion engines on the refuge.
* * * * *
    10. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-
approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must 
possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth 
hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult 
age 21 or older. Each adult must possess and carry a refuge permit and 
may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
* * * * *
    12. We open the refuge from \1/2\ hour before legal sunrise to \1/
2\ hour after legal sunset with the exception that hunters may enter 
the refuge earlier, but not before 4 a.m.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Conditions A4 through A10 (each adult may supervise no more than 
two youth hunters during upland game hunting), A11, and A12 apply.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We only allow archery hunting of white-tailed 
deer and hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
archery regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. Conditions A4 through A12 apply, with the following exception to 
condition A10: Each adult can only supervise one youth hunter.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. We only allow recreational fishing and crabbing from \1/2\ hour 
before legal sunrise until \1/2\ hour after legal sunset. During State 
waterfowl hunting seasons; however, we only allow recreational fishing 
and crabbing from after 12 p.m. (noon) until \1/2\ hour after legal 
sunset.
* * * * *
    4. Conditions A8, A10, and A11 apply.
* * * * *

Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, 
coot, mourning dove, snipe, rail, and woodcock on designated areas of 
the refuge (shown on the refuge hunting brochure map) in accordance 
with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    5. You must use designated parking areas to participate in any 
refuge public use activity.
* * * * *
    15. We only allow nonmotorized boats or electric-powered motors.
* * * * *

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    19. We prohibit handguns for hunting (see Sec.  27.42 of this 
chapter).
* * * * *
    21. We allow only incidental take of mourning dove and snipe while 
migratory bird hunting on days open to waterfowl hunting.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    8. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with 
the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or 
nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see Sec.  32.2(h)).
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A16, A20, A26, and B8 apply.
    2. We allow archery hunting in special designated units (see refuge 
brochure map) from the beginning of the State archery deer season until 
the end of the State archery deer season subject to refuge closures 
resulting from high water conditions.
* * * * *
    6. Hunters may take one deer of either sex per day during the deer 
season except during State-designated ``bucks'' only seasons.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We allow recreational crawfishing on the refuge subject to 
specific date restrictions (see refuge brochure for details).
* * * * *
    8. You may harvest 100 lbs. (45 kg) of crawfish per permit per day.
* * * * *
    15. We prohibit launching boats with trailers, put or placed, in 
Coulee des Grues from refuge property.

Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We require every individual hunter to possess and carry a signed 
refuge hunting permit.
* * * * *
    7. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of refuge canals; 
waterways; public roads; buildings; aboveground oil, gas, or electrical 
transmission facilities; or designated public facilities. Hunting 
parties must remain a distance of no less than 150 yards (135 m) away 
from another hunter.
    8. All hunters born on or after September 1, 1969, must 
successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While 
hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of 
completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice 
contact of an adult age 21 or older. For waterfowl hunts, one adult may 
supervise no more than two youth hunters.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery as the only form of hunting 
for white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance 
with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    6. We allow boats of all motor types and of 25 hp or less in 
Lacassine Pool.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    5. We prohibit bank fishing from the Lacassine Pool Wildlife Drive.
* * * * *

Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, 
coot, woodcock, snipe, rail, and mourning dove on designated areas of 
the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
* * * * *
    5. You must use designated parking areas to participate in any 
refuge public use activity.
* * * * *
    11. We prohibit transport of loaded weapons on an ATV (see Sec.  
27.42(b) of this chapter). For muzzleloaders, we define loaded as cap 
on primer.
* * * * *
    13. We prohibit all hunting during refuge lottery deer hunts.
* * * * *
    24. We prohibit handguns for hunting (see Sec.  27.42 of this 
chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting in Hunt Unit 2B from the 
opening of the State season through December 10.
* * * * *
    7. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with 
the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or 
nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see Sec.  32.2(h)).
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A3, A5 through A16, A19, A22, and B7 
apply.
    2. We require hunters to permanently attach their name, address, 
and phone number to the deer stand. Hunters may erect stands 2 days 
before hunting season; however, they must place stands in a nonhunting 
position at the conclusion of each hunt and remove them on the last day 
of the State archery deer season.
    3. We allow archery hunting in Units 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B subject to 
refuge-specific date and harvest restrictions (see refuge brochure for 
dates).
    4. We allow youth deer hunting in the closed area during the 
lottery youth deer season.
* * * * *
    10. We allow electric-powered or nonmotorized boats in Lake Ophelia 
subject to refuge-specific date restrictions (see refuge brochure for 
details).
* * * * *
    17. We only allow turkey hunting during the first 14 days of the 
State season until 12 p.m. (noon).
    18. We allow the use and possession of lead shot for turkey 
hunting.
* * * * *

Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-
approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must 
possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth 
hunter under age 16 must remain within sight and normal voice contact 
of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult will supervise no more than two 
refuge-permitted youth hunters. We require all adult supervisors and 
hunters of migratory waterfowl to possess and carry a State Hunter 
Safety Course Certificate.
* * * * *
    5. Only one adult may occupy a blind with up to two youths during a 
designated Lottery Youth Waterfowl Hunt. We allow no more than three 
hunters to hunt from a blind at one time during any waterfowl hunt.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. We open the refuge to hunting of deer and hog during the State 
archery season, except prior to 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesdays and 
Saturdays during State waterfowl seasons, when we close areas north of 
the Intracoastal Waterway to hunting of big game.
* * * * *
    3. You may take big game with archery equipment and in accordance 
with State law. From October 1 through October 15, State bucks-only 
regulations are in effect. From October 16 through February 15 you may 
take only one deer of either sex per day and hunters may possess only 
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limits on deer apply. There is no daily or possession limit on feral 
hogs.
* * * * *
    6. Conditions A3 (except that an adult may supervise only one 
youth), A4, and A7 apply.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We allow fishing in the refuge year-round.
    4. The refuge is open from legal sunrise until legal sunset unless 
specifically stated otherwise.
* * * * *

Red River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    9. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with 
the aid of bait, including any grain, salt minerals, or other feed or 
any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see Sec.  
32.2(h)).
* * * * *

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of light and 
white-fronted goose, duck, and coot on areas designated by signs 
stating ``Waterfowl Hunting Only'' and delineated in the refuge 
regulations and on the permit brochure map in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require all hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge 
permit.
    2. We only allow waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and 
Sundays during the State teal season and during the regular State 
waterfowl season for the west zone.
    3. We only allow hunters to enter the refuge and launch boats after 
3 a.m. Shooting hours end at 12 p.m. (noon) each day.
    4. All hunters born on or after September 1, 1969, must 
successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course and 
possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth 
hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult 
age 21 or older. For waterfowl hunts, one adult may supervise no more 
than two youth hunters.
    5. You may access the hunt areas via the boat launches at the West 
Cove Public Use Area, by vehicle on Vastar Road, and at designated 
turnouts within the refuge public hunt area along State Highway 27 (see 
Sec.  27.31 of this chapter), unless otherwise posted. We prohibit 
refuge entrance through adjacent private property or using the refuge 
to access private property or leases.
    6. We only allow launching of boats on trailers at West Cove Public 
Use Area. We allow hand launching of small boats along Vastar Road (no 
trailers permitted).
    7. We prohibit dragging boats across the levee.
    8. We only allow operation of outboard motors in designated refuge 
canals and Old North Bayou. We allow trolling motors within the refuge 
marshes.
    9. We prohibit air-thrust boats and personal motorized watercraft 
(e.g., Jet Skis) unless otherwise posted.
    10. You must only use portable blinds and those made of native 
vegetation. You must remove portable blinds, decoys, spent shells, and 
all other personal equipment (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter) each day.
    11. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of refuge canals, 
waterways, public roads, buildings, above-ground oil, gas or electrical 
transmission facilities, or designated public facilities. Hunting 
parties must maintain a distance of no less than 150 yards (135 m) away 
from another hunter.
    12. Each hunter must complete a Hunter Information Card at a self-
clearing check station after each hunt and before leaving the refuge.
    13. We prohibit any person or group from acting as guide, 
outfitter, or in any other capacity in which any other individual(s) 
pay or promise to pay directly or indirectly for service rendered to 
any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of 
whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club 
membership.
    14. We allow dogs to only locate, point, and retrieve when hunting 
for migratory game birds.
    15. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) (see Sec.  27.31(f) of 
this chapter).
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We allow only nonmotorized boats in the 1A and 1B management 
units.
* * * * *
    7. Crabbing: We allow recreational crabbing in designated areas of 
the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    i. You must only take crabs with cotton hand lines or drop nets up 
to 24 inches (60 cm) outside diameter. We prohibit use of floats on 
crab lines.
* * * * *
    8. Cast Netting: We allow cast netting in designated areas of the 
refuge during the Louisiana Inland Shrimp Season subject to the 
following conditions:
* * * * *
    ii. An adult age 21 or older must directly supervise all youths 
under age 18.
* * * * *
    viii. You may only cast net from the bank and wharves at Northline, 
Hog Island Gully, and 1A-1B Public Use Areas or at sites along Highway 
27 that provide developed safe access and that we do not post and sign 
as closed areas.
* * * * *
    xii. We prohibit swimming and/or wading in the canals and 
waterways.
* * * * *

Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. In areas posted ``Area Closed'' or ``No Waterfowl Hunting 
Zone,'' we prohibit hunting of migratory birds at any time. The Public 
Use Regulations brochure will be available at the refuge headquarters 
in July.
    5. We allow shotguns equipped with a single-piece magazine plug 
that allows the gun to hold no more than two shells in the magazine and 
one in the chamber. We prohibit target practicing or shooting to unload 
modern firearms on the refuge at any time. Shotgun hunters must possess 
only an approved nontoxic shot when hunting migratory birds. Hunters 
must unload and encase all guns transported in automobiles and boats or 
on all-terrain vehicles.
* * * * *
    7. We allow nonmotorized boats, electric motors, and boats with 
motors 10 hp or less in refuge lakes, streams, and bayous. We require 
that boat passengers wear personal floatation devices when using a boat 
to access the refuge. Hunters must equip all motorized boats with 
navigation lights and use them according to State regulations. We 
prohibit boat storage on the refuge. Hunters must remove boats daily 
(see Sec.  27.93 of this chapter).
* * * * *
    10. We allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV) travel on designated trails 
for access typically from September 15 to the last day of the refuge 
squirrel season. We open designated trails from 4 a.m. to no later than 
2 hours after legal sunset unless otherwise specified. We define an ATV 
as an off-road vehicle (not legal for highway use) with factory 
specifications not to exceed the following: Weight 750 pounds (337.5 
kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 inches (120 cm). We 
restrict ATV tires to those no larger than 25x12 with a 1 inch (2.5 cm) 
lug height and maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi. We require an 
affixed refuge ATV

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permit that hunters may obtain from the refuge headquarters, typically 
in July. Hunters using the refuge physically challenged all-terrain 
trails must possess the State's Physically Challenged Program Hunter 
Permit. Additional physically challenged access information will be 
available at the refuge headquarters.
    11. While visiting the refuge, we prohibit: Spotlighting; 
littering; fires; trapping, man-drives for game; possession of 
alcoholic beverages; flagging, engineer's tape, or paint; parking/
blocking trail and gate entrances; and hunting within 150 feet (45 m) 
of a designated public road, maintained road, trail, fire breaks, 
dwellings, or aboveground oil and gas production facilities (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.31(h), 27.94, 27.95(a) of this chapter, and 32.2(j)). We 
define a maintained road or trail as one which has been mowed, disked, 
or plowed and one which is free of trees.
* * * * *
    13. We prohibit field dressing of game within 150 feet (45 m) of 
parking areas, maintained roads, and trails.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting with and without dogs. We 
will allow hunting with dogs from the beginning of the State season and 
typically stopping the day before the refuge deer muzzleloader hunt. We 
do not require hunters to wear hunter orange during the squirrel and 
rabbit hunt without dogs. Squirrel and rabbit hunting with or without 
dogs will resume the day after the refuge deer muzzleloader hunt and 
will conclude the last day of the refuge squirrel season, which 
typically ends February 15.
* * * * *
    5. In areas posted ``Area Closed,'' we prohibit upland game hunting 
at any time.
    6. We allow .22 caliber rimfire weapons and shotguns equipped with 
a single-piece magazine plug that allows the gun to hold no more than 
two shells in the magazine and one in the chamber. We prohibit target 
practicing or shooting to unload modern firearms on the refuge at any 
time. Shotgun hunters must possess only an approved nontoxic shot when 
hunting upland game. Hunters must unload and encase all guns 
transported in automobiles and boats or on all-terrain vehicles.
    7. Conditions A7, A10, A11, and A13 apply.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We will conduct two 2-day quota modern firearms hunts for deer 
typically in the months of November and December. Hunt dates and permit 
application procedures are available at refuge headquarters in July. We 
prohibit hunters using a muzzleloader during this hunt.
    4. We will conduct a 4-day quota youth deer hunt and a 1-day quota 
physically challenged deer hunt in the Greenlea Bend area typically in 
December and January. Hunt dates and permit application procedures will 
be available at the refuge headquarters in July.
* * * * *
    6. Hunters may take only one deer (one buck or one doe) per day 
during refuge deer hunts.
    7. We allow turkey hunting during the first 16 days of the State 
turkey season. We will conduct a youth turkey hunt the Saturday and 
Sunday before the regular State turkey season. You may harvest two 
bearded turkeys per season. We allow the use and possession of lead 
shot while turkey hunting on the refuge. We allow use of nonmotorized 
bicycles on designated all-terrain vehicle trails. Although you may 
hunt turkeys without displaying a solid hunter-orange cap or vest 
during your turkey hunt, we do recommend its use.
    8. Conditions A7, A8 (deer and turkey), A9, A10, A11, A13, A14 
(deer and turkey hunters), and A15 (except that each adult may 
supervise no more than one youth hunter during big game hunts) apply.
    9. In areas posted ``Area Closed,'' we prohibit big game hunting at 
any time. We designate ``Areas Closed'' on the public use regulations 
brochure maps, and they are closed to all hunts. We prohibit shooting 
into or across any closed area with a gun or archery equipment.
    10. We allow shotguns equipped with a single-piece magazine plug 
that allows the gun to hold no more than two shells in the magazine and 
one in the chamber. We allow shotgun hunters to use rifled slugs only 
when hunting deer. We prohibit hunters using or possessing buckshot 
while on the refuge. We prohibit target practicing or shooting to 
unload modern firearms on the refuge at any time. Hunters must unload 
and encase all guns transported in automobiles and boats or on all-
terrain vehicles.
    11. We allow muzzleloader hunters to discharge their muzzleloaders 
at the end of each hunt safely into the ground at least 150 feet (135 
m) from any designated public road, maintained road, trail, fire 
breaks, dwellings, or above-ground oil and gas production facilities. 
We define a maintained road or trail as one which has been mowed, 
disked, or plowed and one which is free of trees.
    12. Hunters must remove all stands, blind materials, and decoys 
from the refuge following each day's hunt.
    13. We require deer hunters using muzzleloaders or modern firearms 
to display a solid hunter-orange cap on their head and a solid hunter-
orange vest over their outermost garment covering their chest and back. 
Hunters must display the solid hunter-orange items the entire time 
while in the field.
    14. We require muzzleloader hunters using ground blinds in 
reforested areas to display hunter orange outside of the blind, which 
is visible from all sides of the blind.
    15. We require all deer and turkey hunters to report their game 
immediately after each hunt at the check station nearest to the point 
of take.
    16. We prohibit baiting or the possession of bait while on the 
refuge at any time. We prohibit possession of chemical baits or 
attractants used as bait (see Sec.  32.2(h)).
    17. We prohibit use of climbing spikes or hunting from trees that 
contain screw-in steps, nails, screw-in umbrellas, or any metal objects 
that could damage trees (see Sec.  32.2(i)).
    18. We require a Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Access 
Permit for all big game hunts. Hunters may find the permits on the 
front of the public use regulations brochure.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow anglers to enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m., and 
they must depart no later than 2 hours after legal sunset.
    2. On areas open to fishing, State creel limits and regulations 
apply.
    3. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see Sec.  27.21 of this 
chapter).
    4. We allow nonmotorized boats, electric motors, and boats with 
motors 10 hp or less in refuge lakes, streams, and bayous. We require 
that boat passengers wear personal floatation devices when using a boat 
to access to refuge. Anglers must equip all motorized boats with 
navigation lights and use them according to State regulations. We 
prohibit storage of boats on the refuge. Anglers must remove them daily 
(see Sec.  27.93 of this chapter).
    5. We allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV) travel on designated trails 
for access typically from September 15 to the last day of the refuge 
squirrel season. Designated trails are open from 4 a.m.

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to no later than 2 hours after legal sunset unless otherwise specified. 
The only exception is the Mower Woods all-terrain trail, which is open 
year-round with the same time restrictions as the seasonal all-terrain 
trails. We define an ATV as an off-road vehicle (not legal for highway 
use) with factory specifications not to exceed the following: Weight 
750 pounds (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width of 48 
inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no larger than 25x12 
with a 1-inch (2.5-cm) lug height and maximum allowable tire pressure 
of 7 psi. We require an affixed refuge ATV permit that anglers may 
obtain from the refuge headquarters typically in July. Anglers using 
the refuge physically challenged all-terrain trails must possess the 
State's Physically Challenged Program Hunter Permit. Additional 
physically challenged access information will be available at the 
refuge headquarters.
    6. While visiting the refuge, we prohibit: Spotlighting; littering; 
fires; possession of alcoholic beverages; flagging, engineer's tape, or 
paint; and parking/blocking trail and gate entrances (see Sec. Sec.  
27.31(h), 27.94, 27.95(a) of this chapter, and 32.2(j)).
    7. We prohibit fish cleaning with 150 feet (45 m) of parking areas, 
maintained roads, and trails.

Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We allow waterfowl hunting on the west side of the Ouachita 
River north of RCW Road. We allow waterfowl hunting on the east side of 
the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy levee, south of the crude oil 
pipeline which runs through Township 22N range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 
within the levee.
    3. We allow woodcock hunting west of the Ouachita River. We allow 
woodcock hunting on the east side of the Ouachita River outside the 
Mollicy levee, south of the crude oil pipeline which runs through 
township 22N range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 within the levee.
    4. We only allow dove hunting during the first 3 days of the State 
season east of the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy levee, south of 
the crude oil pipeline which runs through Township 22N range 4E 
sections 2, 3, 4 within the levee.
* * * * *
    8. We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (90 m) of the maintained 
rights of way of roads; from or across ATV trails (see Sec.  27.31 of 
this chapter); and from aboveground oil, gas, or electrical 
transmission facilities.
* * * * *
    12. We prohibit any person or group from acting as a hunting guide, 
outfitter, or in any other capacity in which any other individual(s) 
pay or promise to pay directly or indirectly for service rendered to 
any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of 
whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club 
membership.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We allow hunting west of the Ouachita River. We allow hunting on 
the east side of the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy levee, south of 
the crude oil pipeline which runs through Township 22N range 4E 
sections 2, 3, 4 within the levee.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
turkey (youth hunt only) on designated areas of the refuge in 
accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    3. We allow deer hunting west of the Ouachita River. We allow deer 
hunting on the east side of the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy 
levee, south of the crude oil pipeline which runs through Township 22N 
range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 within the levee.
    4. The daily bag limit is one antlered and one anterless deer. 
State season limits apply.
* * * * *
    11. We will hold a limited lottery youth turkey hunt on the 
Saturday of the State youth turkey hunt weekend.
    12. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with 
the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or 
nonnaturally occurring attractant, on the refuge (see Sec.  32.2(h)).
* * * * *
    14. Amend Sec.  32.38 Maine by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A. and B., the introductory text of 
paragraph C., and paragraph C.2. of Lake Umbagog National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.5., A.6., A.9. and A.10., 
adding paragraphs A.11. and A.12., and revising paragraphs B., C.1., 
C.2., C.4., C.5., C.12., C.14.ii., C.14.iii., and C.14.iv. of Moosehorn 
National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraphs A.6. and A.7., removing paragraph A.8., and 
revising paragraphs B.1., B.4., and C. of Rachel Carson National 
Wildlife Refuge; and
    d. Revising paragraphs B. and C. of Sunkhaze Meadows National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.38  Maine.

* * * * *

Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, snipe, 
duck, coot, and woodcock in accordance with State regulations, seasons, 
and bag limits subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters must wear two articles of hunter-orange clothing or 
material. One article must be a solid-colored-hunter-orange hat; the 
other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, 
coat, or poncho, and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange in 
color (e.g., orange camouflage), except when hunting waterfowl from a 
boat or blind or with waterfowl decoys.
    2. We will provide permanent refuge blinds at various locations on 
the refuge that are available for public use by reservation. Hunters 
may make reservations for particular blinds up to 1 year in advance, 
for a maximum of 7 days, running Monday through Sunday during the 
hunting season. Hunters may make reservations for additional weeks up 
to 7 days in advance, on a space-available basis. We allow no other 
permanent blinds. Hunters must remove temporary blinds, boats, and 
decoys from the refuge following each day's hunt.
    3. You may use trained dogs to assist in hunting and retrieval of 
harvested birds. Hunting with locating, pointing, and retrieving dogs 
on the refuge will be subject to the following conditions:
    i. We prohibit dog training.
    ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs per hunter.
    iii. Hunters must pick up all dogs the same day they release them.
    4. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated under 
the State's hunting regulations but no longer than from \1/2\ hour 
before legal sunrise to \1/2\ hour after legal sunset.
    5. We prohibit night hunting. Hunters will unload all firearms 
outside of legal hunting hours.
    6. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) on 
refuge land.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, coyote 
(see big game), fox, raccoon, woodchuck, squirrel, porcupine, skunk, 
snowshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed grouse in accordance 
with State regulations, seasons, and bag limits, subject to the 
following conditions:

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    1. We prohibit night hunting.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot when hunting with a 
shotgun (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    3. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated under 
State hunting regulations, but no longer than from \1/2\ hour before 
legal sunrise to \1/2\ hour after legal sunset. Hunters must unload all 
firearms, and nock no arrows outside of legal hunting hours.
    4. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) on 
refuge land.
    5. Each hunter must wear two articles of hunter-orange clothing or 
material. One article must be a solid-colored hunter-orange hat; the 
other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, 
coat, or poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange in 
color (e.g., orange camouflage) except when hunting wild turkey. There 
is no hunter-orange requirement for wild turkey hunters.
    6. We allow hunting of snowshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, and 
ruffed grouse with trained dogs during State hunting seasons. Hunting 
with locating, pointing, and retrieving dogs on the refuge will be 
subject to the following conditions:
    i. We prohibit dog training.
    ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs per hunter.
    iii. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them (see 
Sec.  26.21(b) of this chapter).
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of bear, white-tailed deer, 
coyote, and moose in accordance with State regulations, seasons, and 
bag limits subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    2. We allow bear and coyote hunting with dogs during State hunting 
seasons. Hunting with trailing (locating) dogs on the refuge is subject 
to the following conditions:
    i. Hunters must equip all dogs used to hunt bear or coyote with 
working radio-telemetry collars and hunters must be in possession of a 
working radio-telemetry receiver that can detect and track the 
frequencies of all collars used.
    ii. We prohibit training during or outside of dog season for bear 
or coyote.
    iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per hunter.
    iv. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them (see 
Sec.  26.21(b) of this chapter).
* * * * *

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We require every hunter to possess and carry a personally signed 
refuge hunting permit. Permits and regulations are available from the 
refuge in person during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
Monday through Friday; closed on holidays) or by contacting the Project 
Leader at (207) 454-7161 or by mail (Moosehorn National Wildlife 
Refuge, 103 Headquarters Road, Baring, Maine 04694).
    2. You must annually complete a Hunter Information Card and submit 
it by mail or in person at the refuge headquarters no later than 2 
weeks after the close of the hunting season in March. If you do not 
comply with this requirement, we may suspend your future hunting 
privileges on Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge.
* * * * *
    5. You may hunt waterfowl (duck and goose) in that part of the 
Edmunds Division that lies north of Hobart Stream and west of U.S. 
Route 1, and in those areas east of U.S. Route 1, and refuge lands that 
lie south of South Trail; and in that portion of the Baring Division 
that lies west of State Route 191.
    6. We prohibit hunting waterfowl in the Nat Smith Field and Marsh 
or Bills Hill Field or Ponds on the Edmunds Division.
* * * * *
    9. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field 
(see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    10. You must remove portable or temporary blinds and decoys from 
the refuge following each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of 
this chapter).
    11. We prohibit use of motorized or mechanized vehicles and 
equipment in designated Wilderness Areas. This includes all vehicles 
and items such as winches, pulleys, and wheeled game carriers. Animals 
harvested within the Wilderness Areas must be removed by hand without 
the aid of mechanical equipment of any type.
    12. During the firearms deer and moose seasons, you must wear in a 
conspicuous manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square 
inches (2,600 cm\2\) of solid-colored-hunter-orange clothing or 
material. However, waterfowl hunters are not required to wear hunter-
orange clothing or material while hunting from a boat, blind, or in 
conjunction with waterfowl decoys.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, snowshoe 
hare, red fox, gray and red squirrel, raccoon, skunk, and woodchuck on 
designated areas of the Edmunds Division and that part of the Baring 
Division that lies west of State route 191 in accordance with State 
regulations, seasons, and bag limits, subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Conditions A1, A2, A9, A11, and A12 apply.
    2. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 2 hours before legal 
shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by 1 hour past legal 
shooting hours, except for hunters pursuing raccoons at night.
    3. We prohibit hunting of upland game species listed in the 
introductory text of this paragraph B. on refuge lands between April 1 
and September 29.
    4. You must register with the refuge office prior to hunting 
raccoon or red fox with trailing dogs.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1, A2, A11, and A12 apply.
    2. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 2 hours before legal 
shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by 1 hour past legal 
shooting hours, except for hunters pursuing eastern coyotes at night.
* * * * *
    4. We allow eastern coyote hunting from October 1 to March 31.
    5. If you harvest a bear, deer, moose, or coyote on the refuge, you 
must notify the refuge office in person or by phone within 24 hours and 
make the animal available for inspection by refuge personnel.
* * * * *
    12. We prohibit use of firearms to hunt bear and coyote during the 
archery deer season on that part of the refuge that lies east of Route 
191. We prohibit the use of firearms, other than a muzzleloader, to 
hunt bear and coyote during the deer muzzleloader season on that part 
of the refuge that lies east of Route 191.
* * * * *
    14. * * *
    i. * * *
    ii. The North Magurrewock Area: The boundary of this area begins 
where the northern exterior boundary of the refuge and Route 1 
intersect; it follows the boundary line in a westerly direction to the 
railroad grade where it follows the main railroad grade and refuge 
boundary in a southwest direction to the upland edge of the Lower Barn 
Meadow Marsh; then it follows the upland edge of the marsh in a 
southerly direction to U.S. Route 1 where it follows Route 1 to the 
point of origin.
    iii. The posted safety zone around the Refuge Headquarters Complex: 
The boundary of this area starts where the southerly edge of the Horse 
Pasture Field intersects with the Charlotte Road. The boundary follows 
the southern edge of the Horse Pasture Field, across the

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abandoned Maine Central Railroad grade, where it intersects with the 
North Fireline Road. It follows the North Fireline Road to a point near 
the northwest corner of the Lane Construction Tract. The line then 
proceeds along a cleared and marked trail in a northwesterly direction 
to the Barn Meadow Road. It proceeds south along the Barn Meadow Road 
to the intersection with the South Fireline Road, where it follows the 
South Fireline Road to the Headquarters Road. It follows the 
Headquarters Road in a southerly direction to the Two Mile Meadow Road. 
It follows the westerly side of the Two Mile Meadow Road to the 
intersection with the Mile Bridge Road. It then follows Mile Bridge 
Road to the intersection with the Lunn Road, then along the Lunn Road 
leaving the road in an easterly direction at the site of the old 
crossing, across the abandoned Maine Central Railroad grade to the 
Charlotte Road (directly across from the Moosehorn Ridge Road gate). 
The line follows the Charlotte Road in a northerly direction to the 
point of origin.
    iv. The Southern Gravel Pit: The boundary of this area starts at a 
point where Cranberry Brook crosses the Charlotte Road and proceeds 
south along the Charlotte Road to the Baring/Charlotte Town Line, east 
along the Town Line to a point where it intersects the railroad grade 
where it turns in a northerly direction, and follows the railroad grade 
to Cranberry Brook, following Cranberry Brook in a westerly direction 
to the point of origin.
* * * * *

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated by 
State regulations. We close the refuge to night hunting.
    7. We close the Moody, Little River, Biddeford Pool, and Goosefare 
Brook divisions of the refuge to all migratory bird hunting.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 and A6 apply.
* * * * *
    4. We close the Moody, Little River, and Biddeford Pool divisions 
of the refuge to all upland game hunting.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on 
designated areas of the Brave Boat Harbor, Lower Wells, Upper Wells, 
Mousam River, Goose Rocks, Little River, Goosefare Brook, and Spurwink 
River divisions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. Conditions A1, A4, and A6 apply.
    2. We allow hunting of deer with shotgun and archery only. We 
prohibit rifles and muzzleloading firearms.
    3. We allow portable tree stands and ladders only (see Sec.  
32.2(i) of this chapter).
    4. We close the Moody and Biddeford Pool divisions of the refuge to 
white-tailed deer hunting.
    5. We allow archery on only those areas of the Little River 
division open to hunting.
    6. We allow hunting of fox and coyote with archery or shotgun only 
during daylight hours of the State firearm deer season.
    7. You must report any deer harvested to the refuge office within 
48 hours.
* * * * *

Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in 
the field (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    2. We allow eastern coyote hunting from October 1 to March 31.
    3. We allow hunters to enter the refuge \1/2\ hour before legal 
shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by \1/2\ hour after legal 
shooting hours, except for hunters pursuing eastern coyotes at night.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of black bear, bobcat, moose, 
and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance 
with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. During firearms big game seasons, you must wear in a conspicuous 
manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2600 
cm2) of solid-colored-hunter-orange clothing or material.
    2. We allow hunters to enter the refuge \1/2\ hour before legal 
shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by \1/2\ hour past legal 
shooting hours.
    3. We allow bear hunting from October 1 to the end of the State 
prescribed season. We prohibit use of bait during the hunting of bears.
* * * * *
    15. Amend Sec.  32.39 Maryland by revising paragraphs A. and B. of 
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.39  Maryland.

* * * * *

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose and duck 
on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require refuge permits for all hunters regardless of age. We 
require that hunters possess a valid State hunting license, any 
required stamps, and a photo identification. Permits are 
nontransferable.
    2. All refuge hunters must abide by the terms and conditions of the 
refuge permit.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of eastern wild turkey on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions: Conditions A1 and A2 apply.
* * * * *
    16. Amend Sec.  32.42 Minnesota by:
    a. Revising Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Adding Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Revising paragraphs A.2. and A.6. of Minnesota Valley National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    e. Revising Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge; 
and
    f. Revising Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.42  Minnesota.

* * * * *

Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on 
the Farmers Pool Unit area of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow a youth hunt only (age 16 and under). Youth hunters age 
14 and under must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older.
    2. We prohibit vehicles and hunters from entering the refuge before 
5:30 a.m. They must leave the refuge each day as soon as possible after 
legal hunting hours.
    3. We prohibit the use of motorized boats.
    4. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
or scaffolds (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    5. You must remove all personal property, which includes boats, 
decoys, and blinds brought onto the refuge, each day of hunting (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

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    6. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the 
immediate control of the hunter at all times.
    7. We prohibit the use of snowmobiles and ATVs.
    8. We prohibit camping.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse and 
sharp-tailed grouse on designated areas of the refuge in accordance 
with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow hunting from the opening of the State's deer firearms 
season to the close of the regular State's ruffed grouse and sharp-
tailed grouse seasons.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field 
(see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    3. We prohibit hunting in the closed areas around the 
administrative buildings.
    4. Conditions A2 through A8 apply.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
moose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We are currently closed to moose hunting until the population 
recovers.
    2. Conditions A1, A3, A4, A5, A7, and A8 apply.
    3. We allow scouting the day before the youth deer hunt and the 
deer firearms hunt.
    4. We open archery hunting at the start of the State's deer 
firearms season and close according to the State's archery deer season.
    5. We allow muzzleloader deer hunting following the State's 
muzzleloader season.
    6. Hunters may use portable stands. We prohibit construction or use 
of permanent blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders.
    7. You must remove all stands and personal property from the refuge 
by legal sunset of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    8. We prohibit hunters from occupying illegally set up or 
constructed ground and tree stands (see condition C2).
    9. We allow the use of wheeled, nonmotorized conveyance devices 
(e.g., bikes, retrieval carts) except in Wilderness Areas.
    10. We prohibit vehicles and hunters from entering the refuge 
during the youth deer hunt until after 6 a.m.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We prohibit the hunting of 
migratory game birds. We allow the unarmed retrieval of waterfowl, 
legally taken outside the refuge, up to 100 yards (90 m) inside the 
refuge boundary.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, 
Hungarian partridge, rabbit (cottontail and jack), squirrel (fox and 
gray), raccoon, fox (red and gray), and striped skunk on designated 
areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in 
the field (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    2. We allow the use of hunting dogs for upland game bird hunting 
only, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at 
all times during the State-approved hunting season (see Sec.  26.21(b) 
of this chapter).
    3. We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting furbearers.
    4. You may only hunt fox, raccoon, and striped skunk from \1/2\ 
hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset from September 1 through 
the last day of February.
    5. We allow nonmotorized boats and boats using electric motors only 
in the Minnesota River channel. We prohibit boats on all other refuge 
waters.
    6. We prohibit camping.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on 
designated areas in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We allow the use of temporary stands, blinds, platforms, or 
ladders. Hunters may construct blinds using manmade materials only. We 
prohibit hunters bringing plants or their parts onto the refuge.
    2. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
or scaffolds (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    3. You must remove all stands, temporary blinds, platforms, 
ladders, materials brought onto the refuge, and other personal property 
from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 
27.94 of this chapter).
    4. Turkey hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in 
the field.
    5. Conditions B5 and B6 apply.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Conditions B5 and B6 apply.
    2. You must remove all ice fishing structures, devices, and 
personal property from the refuge following each day's fishing 
activity.
    3. We allow only bank fishing on all refuge pools and open marshes.
* * * * *

Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We only allow waterfowl hunting during the State's Youth 
Waterfowl Day.
    2. Youth waterfowl hunters must be age 15 and under.
    3. We will only allow waterfowl hunting in refuge tracts within 
Audubon and Riceville Townships.
    4. We prohibit the use of motorized boats.
    5. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
or scaffolds.
    6. You must remove all personal property, which includes boats, 
decoys, blinds, and blind materials (except for blinds made entirely of 
marsh vegetation) brought onto the refuge, following that day's hunt 
(see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    7. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the 
immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved 
hunting season.
    8. We prohibit entry to hunting areas earlier than 2 hours before 
legal shooting hours.
    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 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We only allow hunting during the State's muzzleloader season 
with muzzleloaders.
    2. Hunters may use portable stands. We prohibit construction or use 
of permanent blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders.
    3. Hunters must remove all stands and personal property from the 
refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of 
this chapter).
    4. Condition A8 applies.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
* * * * *

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. We allow nonmotorized 
boats in areas open to waterfowl hunting during the waterfowl hunting 
seasons.
* * * * *
    6. We prohibit entry to hunting areas earlier than 2 hours before 
legal shooting hours, and all hunters must

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exit within 2 hours after the close of the legal shooting hours.
* * * * *

Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, 
coot, rail (Virginia and sora only), woodcock, common snipe, and 
mourning dove in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. Hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the 
field (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    2. Hunters may construct temporary blinds using manmade materials 
only (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter). We prohibit hunters from 
bringing plants or their parts onto the refuge.
    3. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
scaffolds, and ladders.
    4. We prohibit hunters from leaving boats, decoys, or other 
personal property unattended at any time (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 
27.94 of this chapter).
    5. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, portable or temporary blinds, 
materials brought onto the refuge, and other personal property at the 
end of each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    6. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the 
immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved 
hunting season (see Sec.  26.21(b) of this chapter).
    7. We prohibit the use of motorized watercraft.
    8. We prohibit camping.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, 
Hungarian partridge, rabbit (cottontail and jack), squirrel (fox and 
gray), raccoon, opossum, fox (red and gray), badger, coyote, striped 
skunk, and crows on designated areas in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in 
the field (see Sec.  32.3(k)).
    2. We allow the use of dogs for upland game bird hunting only, 
provided that the dogs remain under the immediate control of the hunter 
at all times, during the State-approved hunting season (see Sec.  
26.21(b) of this chapter).
    3. We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting furbearers.
    4. We close the refuge to all hunting from March 1 through August 
31.
    5. We allow hunting for coyote, striped skunk, raccoon, and fox 
from \1/2\ hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset.
    6. Conditions A7 and A8 apply.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow the use of temporary stands, blinds, platforms, or 
ladders (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter). Hunters may construct blinds 
using manmade materials only. We prohibit hunters frombringing plants 
or their parts onto the refuge.
    2. Conditions A3, A5, A7, and A8 apply.
    3. Turkey hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in 
the field.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
* * * * *

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game 
birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. In areas posted ``Area Closed'' or ``No Hunting Zone,'' we 
prohibit hunting of migratory game birds at all times. In addition to 
areas posted ``No Hunting Zone,'' we prohibit hunting within 50 yards 
(45 m) of the Great River Trail at Thomson Prairie, within 150 yards 
(135 m) of the Great River Trail at Mesquaki Lake, and within 400 yards 
(360 m) of the Potter's Marsh area in Pool 13.
    2. We require permits for Potter's Marsh in Pool 13 except during 
the early teal season.
    3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field 
(see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    4. On Pools 4 through 11, you may not place or leave decoys on the 
refuge during the time from \1/2\ hour after the close of legal 
shooting hours until 1 hour before the start of legal shooting hours.
    5. This condition applies to Pools 4 through 11 only: We prohibit 
construction of permanent hunting blinds using manmade materials (see 
Sec.  27.92 of this chapter). At the end of each day's hunt, you must 
remove all manmade blind materials you brought onto the refuge. Any 
blinds containing manmade materials left on the refuge are subject to 
immediate removal and disposal (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter). Manmade materials include, but are not limited to: Wooden 
pallets, lumber, railroad ties, fence posts (wooden or metal), wire, 
nails, staples, netting, or tarps. We allow you to leave only seasonal 
blinds, made entirely of natural vegetation and biodegradable twines, 
on the refuge. We consider all such blinds public property and open to 
use by any person on a first-come, first-served basis. We allow you to 
gather only willow, grasses, marsh vegetation, and dead wood on the 
ground from the refuge for blind-building materials. We prohibit 
cutting or removing any other refuge trees or vegetation.
    6. We will phase out the construction and use of permanent hunting 
blinds for waterfowl hunting within the Savanna District of the refuge 
over a 3-year period. We will no longer allow permanent blinds on the 
refuge in Pool 12 after the 2006-2007 waterfowl hunting season, Pool 13 
after the 2007-2008 season, and Pool 14 after the 2008-2009 season. The 
following regulations apply for phase-out of permanent hunting blinds:
    i. All permanent blinds must have the current name, address, and 
telephone number of the blind owner, posted no smaller than 
3 x 5 (7.5 cm x 12.5 cm) inside the blind.
    ii. The blind's owner must remove from the refuge all blind 
materials, including old blind materials located within 100 yards (90 
m) of the blind, within 30 days of the end of the waterfowl hunting 
season.
    iii. After the phase-out year of permanent blinds in each pool, 
waterfowl hunting regulations will follow refuge regulations applicable 
to Pools 4-11, except that we require a 200 yard (180 m) spacing 
distance between hunters on the Illinois portions of the refuge in Pool 
12, 13, and 14.
    7. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dogs remain under 
the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see Sec.  26.21(b) of 
this chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. In areas posted ``No Hunting Zone,'' we prohibit possession of 
firearms at all times (see Sec.  27.42 of this chapter). In addition to 
areas posted ``No Hunting Zone,'' we prohibit hunting within 50 yards 
(45 m) of the Great River Trail at Thomson Prairie, within 150 yards 
(135 m) of the Great River Trail at Mesquaki Lake.
    2. In areas posted ``Area Closed,'' we only allow hunting beginning 
the day after the close of the applicable State duck hunting season 
until upland game season closure or March 15, whichever occurs first, 
except we allow spring turkey hunting during State seasons.
    3. On areas open to hunting, we prohibit hunting or possession of 
firearms from March 16 until the opening of State fall hunting seasons, 
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    4. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot when 
hunting for any permitted birds or other small game, except wild turkey 
(see Sec.  32.2(k)). We still allow possession of lead shot for hunting 
wild turkey.
    5. You may use lights and dogs to hunt raccoons, and other 
specifically authorized small mammals, in accordance with State 
regulations. We allow such use of lights on the refuge at the point of 
take only. We prohibit all other uses of lights for hunting on the 
refuge.
    6. We allow the use of hunting dogs provided the dogs remain under 
the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see Sec.  26.21(b) of 
this chapter).
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. Condition B1 applies.
    2. In areas posted ``Area Closed,'' we only allow hunting beginning 
the day after the close of the applicable State duck hunting season 
until big game season closure or March 15, whichever occurs first.
    3. On areas open to hunting, we only allow hunting or possession of 
firearms until season closure or March 15, whichever occurs first.
    4. We prohibit construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms, 
or ladders (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    5. You must remove all stands from the refuge at the end of each 
day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. On Spring Lake ``Closed Areas,'' Carroll County, Illinois, we 
prohibit fishing from October 1 until the day after the close of the 
State duck hunting season.
    2. On Mertes Slough, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, we allow only hand-
powered boats or boats with electric motors.
    3. For the purpose of determining length limits, slot limits, and 
daily creel limits, the impounded areas of Spring Lake, Duckfoot Marsh, 
and Pleasant Creek in Pool 13 are part of the Mississippi River site-
specific State regulations.
* * * * *
    17. Amend Sec.  32.43 Mississippi by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A.15., C.4., and C.12., and adding paragraph 
D.8. of Hillside National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Adding Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Adding paragraph A.18., revising paragraphs B.1., C.4., C.8., 
and adding paragraph D.4. of Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Revising paragraph A.15., B.1., B.6., C.14., C.18., and adding 
paragraph D.9. of Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge;
    e. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Noxubee National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    f. Revising paragraphs A.17., B.1., C.21., D.1., and D.6. of 
Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; and
    g. Revising paragraphs B.4. and C.13. of Yazoo National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.43  Mississippi.

* * * * *

Hillside National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    15. We allow ATVs only on designated trails (see Sec.  27.31 of 
this chapter) (see refuge brochure map). We restrict ATV tires to a 
maximum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) for both tread depth and lug height.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Conditions A5 through A7, A15, and B6 apply.
* * * * *
    12. You must dismantle blinds and tripods, and you must remove 
stands from the tree each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter). You may place stands on the refuge 7 days prior to and must 
remove them (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by day 7 
after the close of the refuge deer season.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    8. Condition A15 applies.

Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit and furbearers 
on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We are open for hunting during the State season.
    2. We only allow shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  
32.2(k)) and .22 caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game (we 
prohibit .22 caliber magnums).
    3. We only allow dogs for rabbit hunting February 1 through 28.
    4. During the rabbit-with-dog and quail hunts, any person hunting 
or accompanying another person hunting must wear at least 500 square 
inches (3,250 cm\2\) of unbroken fluorescent orange material visible 
above the waistline as an outer garment.
    5. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter 
safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within 
sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each hunter 
age 16 and older must possess and carry a valid signed refuge Public 
Use Permit certifying that he or she understands and will comply with 
all regulations. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.
    6. Each day before hunting, all hunters must obtain a daily User 
Information Card (pink) available at the hunter information stations 
(see refuge brochure map) and follow the printed instructions on the 
card. You must display this card in plain view on the dashboard of your 
vehicle while hunting or fishing so that the personal information is 
readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the reverse 
side of the card and deposit it at one of the refuge information 
stations.
    7. Failure to display the User Information Card will result in the 
loss of the hunter's refuge annual Public Use Permit.
    8. We prohibit the possession of alcoholic beverages (see Sec.  
32.2(j)).
    9. We prohibit the possession of plastic flagging tape.
    10. We prohibit handguns.
    11. You must unload and case guns (see Sec.  27.42(b) of this 
chapter) transported in/on vehicles and boats under power.
    12. You must park vehicles in such a manner as to not obstruct 
roads, gates, turnrows, or firelanes (see Sec.  27.31(h) of this 
chapter).
    13. Valid permit holders may take the following furbearers in 
season incidental to other refuge hunts with legal firearms used for 
that hunt: Raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria.
    14. We prohibit horses and mules.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. Conditions B5 through B12 and B14 apply.
    2. Hunts and hunt dates are available at the refuge headquarters in 
July, and we post them in the refuge brochure.
    3. We allow archery hunting October 1 through January 31.
    4. We prohibit organized drives for deer.
    5. We only allow crossbows in accordance with State law.
    6. We prohibit attaching stands to any power or utility pole.

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    7. You must dismantle blinds and tripods, and you must remove 
stands from the tree each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    18. Beginning the day before duck season opens and ending the last 
day of duck season, we will close refuge waters to all public use from 
1 p.m. until 12 a.m. (midnight).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A4 and A18 apply.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Conditions A7 through A9, A18, and B5 apply.
* * * * *
    8. You must dismantle blinds and tripods, and you must remove 
stands from the tree each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter). You may place stands on the refuge 7 days prior to and must 
remove them (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by day 7 
after the close of the refuge deer season.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Condition A18 applies.

Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    15. We only allow ATVs on designated trails (see Sec.  27.31 of 
this chapter) (see refuge brochure map). We restrict ATV tires to a 
maximum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) for both tread depth and lug height.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 and A5 (and we only allow one adult per youth 
hunter), and A6 through A15 apply.
* * * * *
    6. We prohibit horses and mules.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    14. You must dismantle blinds and tripods, and you must remove 
stands from the tree each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter). You may place stands on the refuge 7 days prior to the 
opening of the refuge deer season, and you must remove them (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by day 7 after the close of 
the refuge deer season.
* * * * *
    18. Conditions A5 through A7, A15, and B6 apply.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    9. Condition A15 applies.

Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, 
woodcock, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with 
State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We require permits for waterfowl hunting, and only two 
companions may accompany each permit holder.
    2. There is no early teal season.
    3. We allow waterfowl hunting from \1/2\ hour before legal sunrise 
until 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
    4. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material, and harvested 
waterfowl from the area no later than 12 p.m. (noon) each day (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    5. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter 
safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within 
sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older.
    6. Each day all waterfowl hunters must check in and out at the 
refuge's duck check station.
    7. We prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages (see Sec.  
32.2(j)).
    8. We prohibit handguns.
    9. Waterfowl hunters may only possess approved nontoxic shot while 
in the field (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    10. We prohibit leaving boats overnight on the refuge (see Sec.  
29.93 of this chapter).
    11. During the deer firearm hunts, any person hunting woodcock or 
accompanying another person hunting must wear at least 500 square 
inches (3,250 cm\2\) of unbroken fluorescent-orange material visible 
above the waistline as an outer garment.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, 
quail, opossum, raccoon, coyote, beaver, and nutria on designated areas 
of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We prohibit upland game hunting within the designated areas for 
waterfowl hunting when this hunt is taking place.
    2. We only allow shotguns with approved nontoxic shot for hunting 
upland game in greentree reservoirs 1, 2, and 4.
    3. We only allow shotguns with a shot size no larger than No. 2 and 
rifles no larger than a standard .22 caliber for taking upland game (we 
prohibit .22 caliber magnums).
    4. We only allow dogs for rabbit and squirrel hunting beginning on 
the first day after the last refuge deer hunt.
    5. We allow the use of dogs for raccoon and opossum hunting between 
the hours of legal sunset and legal sunrise.
    6. During the deer firearm hunts, any person hunting upland game or 
accompanying another person hunting must wear at least 500 square 
inches (3,200 cm\2\) of unbroken fluorescent-orange material visible 
above the waistline as an outer garment.
    7. Conditions A5, A7, A8, and A10 apply.
    8. We prohibit horses and mules.
    9. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas designated as being 
``closed'' (see refuge brochure map).
    10. We require hunters to obtain a refuge hunt permit brochure. 
This permit must be signed by them and in their possession at all times 
while hunting on the refuge.
    11. Valid permit holders may take the following animals in season 
incidental to other upland game hunts with legal firearms used for that 
hunt: coyote, beaver, nutria, and feral hog.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, feral 
hog, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with 
State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. Conditions A5, A7, A8, A10, B8, and B9 apply.
    2. Hunts and hunt dates are available at refuge headquarters in 
July, and we identify them in the refuge brochure.
    3. We require a fee permit for all refuge deer hunts. Hunters must 
sign this permit and have it in their possession at all times while 
hunting.
    4. We prohibit organized drives for deer.
    5. You may place portable stands on the refuge from September 1 
through January 15 and must remove them by January 15.
    6. Valid deer permit holders may also take feral hogs and coyotes 
while deer hunting.
    7. We do not require turkey hunters to use nontoxic shot in 
greentree reservoirs 1, 2, and 4.
    8. We prohibit big game hunting in the area designated for 
waterfowl hunting when this hunt is taking place.
* * * * *

Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    17. We only allow ATVs, beginning the third Saturday in September 
through

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February 28 on designated trails (see Sec.  27.31 of this chapter) (see 
refuge brochure map). We restrict ATV tires to a maximum of 1 inch (2.5 
cm) for both tread depth and lug height.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. We allow hunting during the open State season except we close 
during only limited refuge gun and muzzleloader deer hunts. You may 
obtain information on the hunts and hunt dates both at the refuge 
headquarters in July and in the refuge brochure.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    21. You must dismantle blinds and tripods, and you must remove 
stands from the tree each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter). You may place stands on the refuge 7 days prior to the 
opening of the refuge deer season, and you must remove them (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by day 7 after the close of 
the refuge deer season.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. We close all refuge waters during limited deer gun and 
muzzleloader hunts.
* * * * *
    6. We allow ATVs for fishing access on designated gravel roads when 
we close such roads to vehicular traffic. We restrict ATV tires to a 
maximum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) of both tread depth or lug height.
* * * * *

Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We prohibit horses and mules.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    13. Stands adjacent to fields and tree plantations must be a 
minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. We prohibit attaching stands 
to any power or utility pole. You must dismantle blinds and tripods, 
and you must remove stands from the tree each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 
and 27.94 of this chapter). You may place the stands on the refuge 7 
days prior to the opening of refuge deer season, and you must remove 
them (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by day 7 after 
the close of the refuge deer season. You must remove stands in the 
January/February closed area by day 7 after the last deer hunt.
* * * * *
    18. Amend Sec.  32.44 Missouri by:
    a. Revising paragraphs C.4., C.5., C.6., C.7., and adding 
paragraphs C.8. and D.3. of Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising Great River National Wildlife Refuge; and
    c. Revising paragraph A.1., adding paragraphs A.4., and A.5., 
revising paragraphs B.1., B.7. and B.8., removing paragraph B.9., 
revising paragraphs C.1., C.2., and C.4. through C.9., D.4., and D.6. 
of Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.44  Missouri.

* * * * *

Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
platforms, or scaffolds (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    5. Hunters must remove all boats, blinds, blind materials, stands, 
platforms, scaffolds, and other hunting equipment (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 
and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day's 
hunt.
    6. We close the area south of Bryants Creek to deer hunting.
    7. We require hunters to check in all harvested deer with refuge 
personnel prior to leaving the refuge.
    8. You must park all vehicles in designated parking areas (see 
Sec.  27.31 of this chapter).
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Anglers must remove all boats and fishing equipment at the end 
of each day's fishing activity (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).

Great River National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl and 
coot on the Long Island Division of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following condition: We only allow hunting 
blinds constructed on sites posted by the Illinois Department of 
Natural Resources.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game species on 
Long Island and Fox Island Divisions of the refuge in accordance with 
State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We only open Long Island and Fox Island Divisions for upland 
game hunting from \1/2\ hour before legal sunrise until \1/2\ hour 
after legal sunset.
    2. We close Fox Island Division to all upland game hunting from 
October 16 through December 31.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
turkey on designated portions of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms, 
or ladders (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    2. Hunters must remove all portable hunting stands, blinds, and 
equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    3. On the Fox Island Division, we only allow deer hunting during 
the ``Antlerless-Only'' portion of the State firearms deer season.
    4. On the Delair Division, we only allow muzzleloader deer hunting 
subject to the following conditions:
    i. You must possess and carry a refuge permit.
    ii. We require hunters to check in and out of the refuge each day.
    iii. We require hunters to record all harvested deer with refuge 
staff before removing them from the refuge.
    iv. Shooting hours end at 3:00 p.m. each day.
    v. Hunters must park all vehicles only in designated parking areas 
(see Sec.  27.31 of this chapter).
    5. We only allow turkey hunting on the Fox Island Division during 
the State spring seasons, including youth season. We do not open to 
fall turkey hunting.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the Long Island and Fox 
Island Divisions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit the taking of turtle and frog (see Sec.  27.21 of 
this chapter).
    2. On the Fox Island Division, we only allow bank fishing along any 
portion of the Fox River from January 1 through October 15.
* * * * *

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dogs are under 
the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see Sec.  26.21(b) of 
this chapter).
* * * * *
    4. You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought onto the refuge at 
the end of each day's hunt.
    5. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, 
or scaffolds (see Sec.  27.92 of this chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. The Public Hunting Area and the road leading to the Public 
Hunting Area from the Hunter Sign-In Station are open 1\1/2\ hours 
before legal sunrise until 1\1/2\ hours after legal sunset.
* * * * *

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    7. We require that all squirrel hunters wear a hat and also a 
shirt, vest, or coat of hunter orange so that the color is plainly 
visible from all sides during the overlapping portion of the squirrel 
and archery deer and turkey seasons. Camouflage orange does not satisfy 
this requirement.
    8. Condition A3 applies.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A3 and B1 apply.
    2. We require that all hunters register at the Hunter Sign-In/Sign 
Out Stations and record the number of hours hunted and number of deer 
or turkey harvested.
* * * * *
    4. You must remove all boats (see Sec.  27.93 of this chapter) 
brought onto the refuge at the end of each day.
    5. We require that all archery deer and turkey hunters must wear a 
hat and also a shirt, vest, or coat of hunter orange so that the color 
is plainly visible from all sides during the overlapping portion of the 
squirrel and archery deer and turkey seasons. Camouflage orange does 
not satisfy this requirement.
    6. We allow spring turkey hunting. We only allow shotguns with 
approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    7. We prohibit the use of salt or mineral blocks.
    8. We only allow portable tree stands from 2 weeks before to 2 
weeks after the State archery deer season. You must clearly mark all 
stands with the owner's name, address, and phone number.
    9. We only allow one tree stand per deer hunter.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Anglers must remove watercraft (see Sec.  27.93 of this chapter) 
from the refuge at the end of each day's fishing activity.
* * * * *
    6. Anglers must attend trammel and gill nets at all times and 
plainly label them with the owner's name, address, and phone number.
* * * * *
    19. Amend Sec.  32.45 Montana by:
    a. Adding Benton Lake Wetland Management District;
    b. Adding paragraph A.3., and revising paragraphs B.3. and C. of 
Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Adding Bowdoin Wetland Management District;
    d. Adding Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District;
    e. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Creedman Coulee National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    f. Adding paragraph A.3. and revising paragraphs B. and C. of 
Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge;
    g. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Lake Thibadeau National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    h. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., adding paragraph A.16., and 
revising paragraph C.4. of Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge;
    i. Adding Northeast Montana Wetland Management District; and
    j. Adding Northwest Montana Wetland Management District to read as 
follows:


Sec.  32.45  Montana.

* * * * *

Benton Lake Wetland Management District

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird 
hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA) throughout the District, 
excluding Sands WPA in Hill County and H-2-0 WPA in Powell County in 
accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit the use of motorboats.
    2. You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal 
property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind 
construction at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of 
this chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on WPAs 
throughout the District, excluding Sands WPA in Hill County and H-2-0 
WPA in Powell County, in accordance with State regulations subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. Hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  
32.2(k)).
    2. We prohibit the use of horses for any purposes.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on WPAs throughout 
the District, excluding Sands WPA in Hill County and H-2-0 WPA in 
Powell County, in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following condition: Condition B2 applies.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on WPAs throughout the 
District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Condition A1 applies.
    2. You must remove boats, fishing equipment, and other personal 
property at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).

Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. A portion of the land within the refuge boundary is private land 
(inholding); persons wishing to hunt the private land must gain 
permission from the landowner.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Condition A3 applies.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated 
portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands, portable blinds, 
and freestanding elevated platforms on the refuge from August 15 to 
December 15.
    2. You must visibly mark portable tree stands, portable blinds, and 
freestanding elevated platforms with your automated licensing system 
(ALS) number.
    3. You must remove any other personal property brought onto the 
area at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    4. Condition A3 applies.
* * * * *

Bowdoin Wetland Management District

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird 
hunting on all Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA) (except Holm WPA) 
throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit use of motorboats.
    2. You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal 
property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind 
construction at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of 
this chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on all WPAs 
(except Holm WPA) throughout the District in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following condition: Hunters may possess 
only approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on all WPAs (except 
Holm WPA) throughout the District in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow portable tree stands, portable blinds, and freestanding 
elevated platforms to be left on WPAs from August 15 to December 15.
    2. You must label portable tree stands, portable blinds, and 
freestanding elevated platforms with your automated licensing system 
(ALS) number. The label must be legible from the ground.
    3. You must remove any other personal property brought onto the 
area at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    4. We only allow the use of archery, muzzleloader (as defined by 
State regulations), or shotgun on the McNeil Slough WPA.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on WPAs throughout the 
District

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in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We prohibit use of motorboats.
    2. You must remove boats, fishing equipment, and other personal 
property at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).

Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird 
hunting on all Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA) in accordance with 
State regulations subject to the following condition:
    All watercraft and personal equipment must be removed following 
each day of hunting (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We only allow upland game bird hunting on 
all WPAs in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
condition: Hunters may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  
32.2(k)).
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on all WPAs in 
accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. All tree stands must be visibly marked and identified with the 
hunter's name, address, phone number, and ALS number. Hunters must 
remove all tree stands no later than December 15 of each year.
    2. We prohibit permanent stands, ladders, steps, screw-in spikes, 
nails, screws, and wire (see Sec.  32.2(i)).
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on all WPAs in accordance 
with State regulations subject to the following condition: Anglers must 
remove all motor boats and other personal equipment at the end of each 
day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, 
coot, swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of 
the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following condition:
    1. Most of the land within the refuge boundary is private land 
(inholding); persons wishing to access the private land must gain 
permission from the landowner.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed 
grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated 
areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following condition: Condition A1 applies.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas 
of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following condition: Condition A1 applies.
* * * * *

Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. A portion of the land within the refuge boundary is private land 
(inholding); persons wishing to hunt the private land must gain 
permission from the landowner.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed 
grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated 
portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    2. Fox and coyote hunters may only use centerfire rifles, rim-fire 
rifles, or shotguns with approved nontoxic shot.
    3. We prohibit the shooting or taking of prairie dogs.
    4. Condition A3 applies.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated 
portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands, portable blinds, 
and freestanding elevated platforms on the refuge from August 15 to 
December 15.
    2. You must visibly mark portable tree stands, portable blinds, and 
freestanding elevated platforms with your automated licensing system 
(ALS) number.
    3. You must remove any other personal property brought onto the 
area at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    4. Condition A3 applies.
* * * * *

Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, 
coot, swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove in designated areas of 
the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following condition:
    1. Most of the land within the refuge boundary is private land 
(inholding); persons wishing to hunt the private land must gain 
permission from the landowner.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed 
grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated 
areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following condition: Condition A1 applies.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas 
of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following condition: Condition A1 applies.
* * * * *

Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. Hunting Access: We have numbered the blinds and assigned them to 
a single access point designated in the refuge hunting leaflet. Hunters 
must park at this access point and at the numbered parking space 
corresponding to a blind. Hunters must walk to the blind along mowed 
trails designated in the hunting leaflet. We open the access point at 
3:30 a.m. to hunters who intend to immediately hunt on the refuge. We 
prohibit wildlife observation, scouting, and loitering at the access 
point.
    2. Hunting Hours: We will close the Waterfowl Hunting Area to 
waterfowl hunting on Mondays and Thursdays. We open the hunting area, 
defined by the refuge boundary fence, 2 hours before and require 
departure 2 hours after legal waterfowl hunting hours, as defined by 
the State.
* * * * *
    16. Hunting Blind 8 has a minimum requirement of six 
decoys.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. Tree Stands and Blinds: We allow each hunter the use of a 
maximum of two portable tree stands or blinds. Hunters must register 
each stand/blind with the refuge headquarters. We prohibit hunters 
leaving each stand/blind unattended for more than 72 hours.
* * * * *

Northeast Montana Wetland Management District

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird 
hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in 
accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We prohibit the use of motorboats.
    2. You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal 
property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind 
construction at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of 
this chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl 
Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:

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    1. Hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  
32.2(k)).
    2. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl 
Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands and freestanding 
elevated platforms on Waterfowl Production Areas from August 25 through 
February 15.
    2. You must label portable tree stands and freestanding elevated 
platforms with your name and address such that it is legible from the 
ground.
    3. Condition B2 applies.
    4. You must remove portable ground blinds and any other personal 
property at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

Northwest Montana Wetland Management District

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird 
hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) throughout the wetland 
district in accordance with State regulations (Flathead County WPAs) or 
Joint State/Tribal regulations (Lake County WPAs) subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We prohibit motorboats except on the Flathead and Smith Lake 
WPAs in Flathead County.
    2. Hunters must operate motorboats at no-wake speeds on Flathead 
and Smith Lake WPAs in Flathead County.
    3. Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, portable blinds, boat 
blinds and other personal property at the end of each day (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    4. Dogs must be on a leash from April 1 to August 31. Dogs must be 
under the owner's immediate control at all other times. We prohibit 
free-roaming pets year-round on any portion of the WPAs.
    5. We prohibit overnight camping and/or open fires (see Sec.  
27.95(a) of this chapter).
    6. Hunters must contruct blinds, other than portable blinds, of 
native materials only. Hunters must label all nonportable blinds with 
their name, address, and phone number. Construction and labeling of 
these blinds does not constitute exclusive use of the blind. Hunters 
must remove these blinds within 7 days of the close of the migratory 
game bird hunting season.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on all WPAs 
throughout the wetland district in accordance with State regulations 
(Flathead County WPAs) or Joint State/Tribal regulations (Lake County 
WPAs) subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  
32.2(k)).
    2. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We prohibit big game hunting on Lake County 
WPA per Joint State/Tribal regulations. We allow big game hunting on 
Flathead County WPAs in accordance with State regulations subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. We allow portable tree stands and/or portable ground blinds; 
however, they must be removed daily. We prohibit construction and/or 
use of tree stands or portable ground blinds from dimensional lumber.
    2. Conditions A5 and B2 apply.
    3. We prohibit ATV and/or snowmobile use.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on all WPAs throughout the 
wetland district in accordance with State regulations (Flathead County 
WPAs) or Joint State/Tribal regulations (Lake County WPAs) subject to 
the following conditions:
    1. Anglers must remove all motorboats, boat trailers, vehicles, 
fishing equipment, and other personal property from the WPAs at the end 
of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    2. We prohibit the use of motorboats except on Flathead and Smith 
Lake WPAs in Flathead County.
    3. Anglers must operate motorboats at no-wake speeds on Flathead 
and Smith Lake WPAs in Flathead County.
    4. We strictly prohibit harassing or hazing of migratory game birds 
with a motorboat.
* * * * *
    20. In Sec.  32.48 New Hampshire by:
    a. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraphs A.2., A.3., revising the introductory text of paragraph B., 
revising paragraphs B.2., B.3., B.5., B.6., revising the introductory 
text of paragraph C., revising paragraphs C.1., C.2., and adding 
paragraph C.6. of Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Revising paragraphs A.2. and C.5. of Silvio O. Conte National 
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.48  New Hampshire.

* * * * *

Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, 
merganser, coot, snipe, and woodcock in accordance with State 
regulations, seasons, and bag limits subject to the following 
conditions:
* * * * *
    2. At various locations on the refuge, we will provide permanent 
refuge blinds, which are available for public use by reservation. 
Hunters may make reservations for particular blinds up to 1 year in 
advance, for a maximum of 7 days, running Monday through Sunday during 
the hunting season. Hunters may make reservations for additional weeks 
up to 7 days in advance, on a space-available basis. We allow no other 
permanent blinds. Hunters must remove temporary blinds, boats, and 
decoys from the refuge following each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 
and 27.94 of this chapter).
    3. You may use trained dogs to assist in hunting and retrieval of 
harvested birds. Hunting with locating, pointing, and retrieving dogs 
on the refuge will be subject to the following regulations:
    i. We prohibit dog training.
    ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs per hunter.
    iii. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them (see 
Sec.  26.21(b) of this chapter.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of coyote (see C. Big Game 
Hunting), fox, raccoon, woodchuck, squirrel, porcupine, skunk, snowshoe 
hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed grouse in accordance with State 
regulations, seasons, and bag limits subject to the following 
conditions:
* * * * *
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot when hunting with a 
shotgun (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    3. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated under 
each State's hunting regulations, but no longer than from \1/2\ hour 
before legal sunrise to \1/2\ hour after legal sunset. We close the 
refuge to night hunting. Hunters must unload all firearms, and nock no 
arrows outside of legal hunting hours.
* * * * *
    5. Hunters must wear two articles of hunter-orange clothing or 
material. One article must be a solid-colored, hunter-orange hat; the 
other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, 
coat, or poncho, and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange in 
color (e.g., orange camouflage).
    6. We allow hunting of showshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, and 
ruffed grouse with trained dogs during State hunting seasons. Hunting 
with locating, pointing, and retrieving dogs on the refuge will be 
subject to the following regulations:

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    i. We prohibit dog training.
    ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs per hunter.
    iii. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them (see 
Sec.  26.21(b) of this chapter).
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of bear, coyote, white-tailed 
deer, and moose in accordance with State regulations, seasons, and bag 
limits subject to the following conditions:
    1. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated under 
each State's hunting regulations but no longer than from \1/2\ hour 
before legal sunrise to \1/2\ hour after legal sunset. We prohibit 
night hunting. Hunters must unload all firearms and nock no arrows 
outside of legal hunting hours.
    2. We allow bear and coyote hunting with dogs during State hunting 
seasons. Hunting with trailing dogs on the refuge will be subject to 
the following conditions:
    i. Hunters must equip all dogs used to hunt bear and coyote with 
working radio-telemetry collars and hunters must be in possession of a 
working radio-telemetry receiver that can detect and track the 
frequencies of all collars used.
    ii. We prohibit dog training.
    iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per hunter.
    iv. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them (see 
Sec.  26.21(b) of this chapter).
* * * * *
    6. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) on 
refuge land.
* * * * *

Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. You must wear in a conspicuous manner on the outermost layer of 
the head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 
cm2) of hunter-orange clothing or material, except when 
hunting waterfowl from a blind or boat or over waterfowl decoys.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    5. Conditions A4 and A5 apply.
* * * * *
    21. Amend Sec.  32.49 New Jersey by revising paragraph D. of Cape 
May National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.49  New Jersey.

* * * * *

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We allow fishing from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour 
after legal sunset.
    2. We allow fishing only along beach areas of the Two Mile Beach 
Unit.
    3. The Atlantic Ocean beach is closed annually to all access, 
including fishing, between April 1 and September 30.
    4. We prohibit commercial fishing, crabbing, and clamming on refuge 
lands.
    5. We prohibit fishing or possession of conchs or shellfish on 
refuge lands.
    6. We prohibit dogs on the Two Mile Beach Unit.
    7. We prohibit unauthorized vehicles, including all-terrain 
vehicles (ATVs), on any portion of the Two Mile Beach Unit.
    8. We prohibit sunbathing on refuge lands.
    9. We prohibit access to swimming or surfing in the Atlantic Ocean.
* * * * *
    22. Amend Sec.  32.50 New Mexico by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.3., B.2., B.3., C.2., C.3., 
and D.6. of Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising 
paragraphs A.5., A.6., A.7., and A.8. of Las Vegas National Wildlife 
Refuge; and
    c. Adding paragraph A.3. of Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge to 
read as follows:


Sec.  32.50  New Mexico.

* * * * *

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit for hunting of light 
goose. The permit is available through a lottery drawing. Applications 
must be postmarked by November 15 of each year. A $6.00 nonrefundable 
application fee must accompany each application.
    2. We allow hunting of light goose on dates to be determined by 
refuge staff. We will announce hunt dates by September 1 of each year. 
Hunters must report to the refuge headquarters by 4:45 a.m. each hunt 
day. Legal hunting hours will run from \1/2\ hour before legal sunrise 
and will not extend past 11 a.m. local time.
    3. We allow the use of hunting dogs for animal retrieval. You must 
keep dogs on a leash when not hunting (see Sec.  26.21(b) of this 
chapter).
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Conditions A3 through A8 apply.
    3. We allow cottontail rabbit hunting between December 1 and the 
last day of February. We prohibit the use of hounds for cottontail 
rabbit hunting.
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Hunting on the east side of the Rio Grande is by foot, 
horseback, or bicycle only. Bicycles must stay on designated roads.
    3. We allow oryx hunting from the east bank of the Rio Grande and 
to the east boundary of the refuge. We will allow hunters possessing a 
valid State special off-range permit to hunt oryx on the refuge during 
the concurrent State deer season. We also may establish special hunt 
dates each year for oryx. Contact the refuge manager for special dates 
and conditions.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We allow frogging for bullfrog on the refuge in areas that are 
open to fishing.
* * * * *

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove 
and goose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    5. We allow goose hunting on designated day(s) of the week as 
identified on the permit.
    6. Shooting hours for geese are from \1/2\ hour before legal 
sunrise to 1 p.m. local time.
    7. We assign a bag limit for both light goose and Canada goose to 
two geese each.
    8. For goose hunting you may only possess approved nontoxic shells 
(see Sec.  32.2(k)) while in the field in quantities of six or less.
* * * * *

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. The refuge may designate special youth and/or persons with 
disabilities hunting days during the regular game bird season. This 
will apply to areas, species, days, and times that are currently part 
of the refuge's hunting program. For additional information concerning 
these changes, please contact the refuge staff. We will print

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specific dates and information regarding these special days in the 
refuge's 2006-2007 hunt leaflet.
* * * * *
    23. Amend Sec.  32.51 New York by revising paragraph A.14. of 
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.51  New York.

* * * * *

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    14. You may only possess 25 or fewer approved nontoxic shells (see 
Sec.  32.2(k)) while in the field.
* * * * *
    24. Amend Sec.  32.52 North Carolina by:
    a. Removing paragraph A.3., redesignating paragraphs A.4. through 
A.7. as paragraphs A.3. through A.6. of Currituck National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    b. Amending the listing of MacKay Island National Wildlife Refuge 
to read Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Removing paragraphs A.2., A.5., and A.8., redesignating 
paragraphs A.3. as A.2., A.4. as A.3., A.6. as A.4., and A.7. as A.5, 
revising paragraph A.5., revising paragraph B.1., removing paragraphs 
B.2. and B.3., redesignating paragraph B.4. as B.2., revising 
paragraphs C.1., C.2., C.3., C.4., and C.10., removing paragraph D.4., 
and redesignating paragraph D.5. as D.4. of Pee Dee National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    d. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.4., A.9., revising the introductory 
text of paragraph C., and revising paragraphs C.3., C.4., C.7., and 
C.8. of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.52  North Carolina.

* * * * *

Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    5. We prohibit hunting on, from, or across any road open to public 
vehicle traffic. This includes the right-of-way which extends 30 feet 
(9 m) in either direction from the center of the road and all public 
parking areas.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A5 apply.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1 through A5 apply (with the following exception to 
condition A2: Each adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter).
    2. We require each person participating in a quota deer hunt to 
possess a refuge Quota Deer Hunt Permit. The Quota Deer Hunt Permit is 
nontransferable.
    3. During deer hunts we prohibit hunters from entering the refuge 
earlier than 4 a.m., and they must leave the refuge no later than 2 
hours after legal sunset.
    4. Youth hunts are for hunters under age 16. We prohibit adults 
from possessing or discharging a firearm during the youth deer hunts.
* * * * *
    10. You must check all deer taken on the refuge at the refuge check 
station on the date of take prior to removing the animal from the 
refuge. If we do not have the check station staffed by refuge 
personnel, you must use the self-check-in procedures.
* * * * *

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We prohibit hunting on the Davenport and Deaver tracts (which 
include the area surrounding the Headquarters/Visitor Center and the 
Scuppernong River Interpretive Boardwalk), the Pungo Shop area, New 
Lake, refuge lands between Lake Phelps and Shore Drive, that portion of 
the Pinner Tract east of SR 1105, the portion of Allen Road between 
Shore Drive and the gate on the north end of Allen Road (including the 
area on both sides of this section of Allen Road for a distance of 100 
yards (90 m)), the portion of Western Road between the intersection 
with Seagoing Road and the gate to the south, and the unnamed road at 
the southern boundary of the refuge land located west of Pettigrew 
State Park's Cypress Point Access Area. During November, December, 
January, and February, we prohibit all public entry on Pungo and New 
Lakes, Duck Pen Road, and the Pungo Lake, Riders Creek, and Dunbar Road 
banding sites.
* * * * *
    4. We open the refuge for daylight use only, except that we allow 
hunters to enter and remain in open hunting areas from 1\1/2\ hours 
before legal shooting time until 1\1/2\ hours after legal shooting 
time.
* * * * *
    9. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  32.2(k)) 
while migratory game bird hunting on and west of Evans Road.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, turkey, and feral 
hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    3. We only allow the use of shotguns, muzzleloaders, and bow and 
arrow for deer and feral hog hunting. We allow disabled hunters to use 
crossbows but only while possessing the required State permit. We allow 
feral hogs to be taken in any area, except the Pungo Unit, when the 
area is open to hunting deer. We allow feral hogs to be taken using bow 
and arrow (during the State bow and arrow and gun deer seasons), 
muzzleloaders (during the State muzzleloader and gun deer seasons), and 
firearms (during the State gun deer season). In addition, feral hogs 
may be taken on the Frying Pan Unit during all open firearm seasons.
    4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  32.2(k)) 
while hunting turkeys on the Pungo Unit.
* * * * *
    7. Prior to December 1, we allow deer hunting with bow and arrow on 
the Pungo Unit during all State deer seasons, except the muzzleloading 
season; however, we prohibit hunting on the Pungo Unit on the 
designated Pungo Deer Gun-Hunts referred to above without a valid Pungo 
Deer Gun-Hunt Permit.
    8. You must wear 500 square inches (3,250 cm\2\) of fluorescent-
orange material above the waist that is visible from all sides while 
hunting deer and feral hogs in any area open to hunting these species 
with firearms.
* * * * *
    25. Amend Sec.  32.53 North Dakota by:
    a. Revising paragraphs B.1. through B.3., revising paragraphs C.1. 
through C.4., and revising paragraph D. of Audubon National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraph A.2. of Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge; 
and
    c. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Lostwood National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.53  North Dakota.

* * * * *

Audubon National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. We open to upland game hunting annually on the day following the 
close of the regular deer gun season, and we close per the State 
season.
    2. We prohibit hunting on or from refuge roads while operating a 
vehicle.

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Hunters must park in designated parking areas or at the refuge boundary 
and walk in.
    3. We allow game retrieval without a firearm up to 100 yards (90 m) 
inside the refuge boundary fence and closed areas of the refuge. 
Retrieval time may not exceed 10 minutes. You may use dogs to assist in 
retrieval.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. The refuge gun, muzzleloader, and bow deer hunting seasons open 
and close according to State regulations.
    2. We close the refuge to the State special youth deer hunting 
season.
    3. We prohibit hunting on or from refuge roads while operating a 
vehicle. Hunters must park in designated parking areas or at the refuge 
boundary and walk in. Hunters may use designated refuge roads to 
retrieve downed deer.
    4. We only allow portable tree stands. You must remove all tree 
stands at the end of each day (see Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow ice fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We restrict vehicle use to designated ice access points and 
refuge roads (see Sec.  27.31 of this chapter).
    2. We allow vehicles and fish houses on the ice as conditions 
allow. We require anglers to remove fish houses, or parts thereof, from 
the refuge ice, water, and land by no later than March 15 of each year. 
We allow anglers to use portable houses after March 15, but anglers 
must remove them from the refuge at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    3. We prohibit leaving fish houses unattended on refuge uplands or 
in refuge parking areas.
    4. We prohibit all shore and boat fishing on the refuge.
* * * * *

Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We allow motorized boats; however, motors must not exceed 10 hp.
* * * * *

Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, 
sharp-tailed grouse, and gray partridge on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We prohibit hunting on the portion of the refuge south of 
Highway 50 during the State deer gun season.
    2. We only allow hunting on the portion of the refuge north of 
Highway 50 beginning the day following the close of the State deer gun 
season through the end of the State season.
    3. We allow falconry on the refuge only during the State upland 
game season subject to conditions B1 and B2.
    4. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field 
(see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    5. We prohibit the use of horses during all hunting seasons.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas 
of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. The refuge gun, muzzleloader, and bow deer hunting seasons open 
and close according to State regulations.
    2. We prohibit entry to the refuge before 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the 
first day of the archery, gun, or muzzleloader deer hunting season.
    3. We will only allow preseason scouting in public use areas and 
hiking trails.
    4. We allow only portable tree stands. You must remove all tree 
stands at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    5. Condition B5 applies.
* * * * *
    26. Amend Sec.  32.55 Oklahoma by:
    a. Revising paragraphs B.1., B.2., B.6., and C.6. of Deep Fork 
National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraph D.1. and removing paragraph D.2. of Little 
River National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraph D.6. of Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.6., A.9., removing paragraph 
A.10., revising paragraph B.1., and removing paragraph C.4. of Sequoyah 
National Wildlife Refuge;
    e. Redesignating paragraphs D.3. through D.12. as D.4. through 
D.13. and adding a new paragraph D.3. of Tishomingo National Wildlife 
Refuge; and
    f. Revising the introductory text of paragraph D. and adding 
paragraph D.6. of Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec.  32.55  Oklahoma.

* * * * *

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit for squirrel, 
rabbit, and raccoon. We require no fee.
    2. We only allow shotguns, .22 caliber rimfire rifles, and .17 
caliber rimfire rifles for rabbit and squirrel. We only allow special 
archery hunts by refuge Special Use Permit.
* * * * *
    6. We offer refuge-controlled turkey hunts. We require hunters to 
possess a permit and pay a fee for these hunts. You may call the refuge 
office or the State for information concerning these hunts.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We offer refuge-controlled deer hunts (archery, primitive 
weapon, youth primitive). We require hunters to possess a permit and 
pay a fee for these hunts. For information concerning the hunts, 
contact the refuge office or the State.
* * * * *

Little River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
    1. Condition A1 applies.
* * * * *

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We only allow fishing on Bonham Pond:
    i. By youths age 14 and under;
    ii. By any person with a disability;
    iii. Only from legal sunrise to legal sunset;
    iv. With a limit of one pole per person; and
    v. Catch and release only.

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
    1. We require an annual refuge permit for all hunting. The hunter 
must possess and carry the signed permit while hunting.
    2. We only open the refuge to hunting on Saturdays, Sundays, 
Mondays, and Tuesdays. We prohibit hunters from entering the land 
portion of the Sandtown Bottom Unit or any portion of Sally Jones Lake 
before 5 a.m. Hunters must leave the area by 1 hour after legal sunset. 
We prohibit hunting or shooting within 50 feet (15 m) of designated 
roads or parking areas. All hunters must park in designated parking 
areas.
* * * * *
    6. We allow boats. You must operate them under applicable State 
laws and comply with all licensing, marking, and

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safety regulations from the State of origin.
* * * * *
    9. We restrict the use of airboats within the refuge boundary to 
the Arkansas River navigation channel and to designated hunting areas 
from September 1 to March 1.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Conditions A1, A2, and A7 through A9 apply.
* * * * *

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We prohibit airboats, hovercraft, and personal watercraft on all 
refuge waters and waters of the Wildlife Management Unit.
* * * * *

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
* * * * *
    6. Anglers may use motorized boats on Elmer Thomas Lake; however, 
we enforce a no-wake rule on the lake.
    27. Amend Sec.  32.56 Oregon by:
    a. Removing paragraph A.3. and redesignating paragraphs A.4. 
through A.9. as paragraphs A.3. through A.8; removing paragraphs B.2. 
and B.4. and redesignating paragraphs B.3., B.5., and B.6., as 
paragraphs B.2., B.3., and B.4. respectively; and removing paragraphs 
D.2. and D.4. and redesignating paragraphs D.3., D.5., and D.6., as 
paragraphs D.2., D.3., and D.4., respectively of Cold Springs National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Removing paragraphs A.1., and A.3. and redesignating paragraphs 
A.2., A.4., A.5., A.6., A.7., and A.8. as paragraphs A.1. through A.6., 
respectively; and revising paragraph B.1. of McKay Creek National 
Wildlife Refuge; and
    c. Revising paragraph A.2. of Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge to 
read as follows:


Sec.  32.56  Oregon.

* * * * *

McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. Condition A1 applies.
* * * * *

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. On the McCormack Unit, you may only possess approved nontoxic 
shotshells (see Sec.  32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or fewer per day.
    28. In Sec.  32.57 Pennsylvania by revising paragraphs A.2. through 
A.5. and adding paragraphs A.6. and A.7., revising paragraphs B.2., C., 
and D.4. through D.7., and removing paragraphs D.8. and D.9. of Erie 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.57  Pennsylvania.

* * * * *

Erie National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. We require all persons to possess and carry a refuge hunt 
permit.
    3. We require that hunters display in plain view a refuge hunt 
permit in the windshield area of their vehicle while parked on the 
refuge.
    4. We only allow nonmotorized boats for waterfowl hunting.
    5. We require that hunters remove all boats, blinds, and decoys 
from the refuge within 1 hour after legal sunset (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 
and 27.94 of this chapter).
    6. We allow dogs for hunting; however, they must be under the 
immediate control of the hunter at all times (see Sec.  26.21(b) of 
this chapter).
    7. We prohibit field possession of migratory game birds in areas of 
the refuge closed to migratory game bird hunting.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Condition A3 applies.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, bear, and turkey on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow hunting on the refuge from September 1 through the end 
of February. We also allow spring turkey hunting in accordance with 
State regulations.
    2. We require all persons to possess and carry a refuge hunt 
permit.
    3. Conditions A3 and A5 apply.
    4. We prohibit organized deer drives in hunt area B of the Sugar 
Lake Division. We define a ``drive'' as three or more persons involved 
in the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or otherwise directing 
deer so as to make the animal more susceptible to harvest.
    5. We prohibit the use of watercraft for big game hunting.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We allow ice fishing in Areas 5 and 7 only.
    5. We prohibit the taking of minnow, turtle, or frog.
    6. We prohibit the possession of live baitfish on the Seneca Unit.
    7. We prohibit the taking or possession of shellfish on the refuge.
* * * * *
    29. Amend Sec.  32.60 South Carolina by:
    a. Revising the listing of ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge to 
read Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge, place the 
listing in the correct alphabetical order, and revising paragraphs 
C.3., C.9. and C.10. of Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraph D. of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Adding paragraphs A.9. and B.5., and revising paragraph C. of 
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Revising paragraph C.6. of Pinckney Island National Wildlife 
Refuge; and
    e. Revising paragraphs A.6. and B.4. of Waccamaw National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.60  South Carolina.

* * * * *

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, crabbing, shell fishing, 
shrimping, and the harvest of other marine species 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.

Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    9. We prohibit the possession or use of more than 50 shotgun 
shells.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    5. All persons participating in refuge firearms hunts must wear at 
least 500 square inches (3,250 cm\2\) of unbroken, fluorescent-orange 
material above the waist as an outer garment that is visible from all 
sides while hunting and while en route to and from hunting areas. This 
does not apply to raccoon hunters.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, turkey, 
and feral hog on designated areas of the

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refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Conditions A1, A3 through A5, and A8 apply (with the following 
exception for condition A4: each adult may supervise no more than one 
youth hunter).
    2. All deer, feral hogs, and turkeys taken on the refuge must be 
checked in on the date of take prior to removing the animal from the 
refuge.
    3. During deer and turkey hunts, we prohibit hunters from entering 
the refuge earlier than 4 a.m. Deer hunters must leave the refuge no 
later than 2 hours after legal sunset. Turkey hunts will end each day 
at 1 p.m. Hunters must unload and encase or dismantle all firearms 
after 1 p.m.
    4. All persons participating in refuge firearms deer hunts must 
wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm\2\) of unbroken, fluorescent-
orange material above the waist as an outer garment that is visible 
from all sides while hunting and while en route to and from hunting 
areas.
    5. During the primitive weapons hunt, you may use bow and arrow, 
muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or larger), or muzzleloading rifles 
(.40 caliber or larger). We prohibit revolving rifles or black-powder 
handguns.
    6. During modern gun hunts, you may use shotguns, rifles 
(centerfire and larger than .22 caliber), handguns (.357 caliber or 
larger and barrel length no less than 6 inches [15 cm]), or any weapon 
allowed during the primitive weapons hunt. We prohibit military, hard-
jacketed bullets, and .22 caliber rimfire rifles during the modern gun 
hunts.
    7. We prohibit man driving for deer. We define a ``man drive'' as 
an organized hunting technique involving two or more individuals where 
hunters attempt to drive game animals from cover or habitat for the 
purpose of shooting or killing the animals or moving them toward other 
hunters.
    8. We prohibit the use of dogs for any big game hunting.
    9. We prohibit the use of plastic flagging.
    10. Youth hunts are for hunters under age 16. We prohibit adults 
from possessing or discharging firearms during youth deer or turkey 
hunts.
    11. We prohibit the use of ATVs, except by mobility-impaired 
hunters with a Special Use Permit during big game hunts. Mobility-
impaired hunters must have a State Disabled Hunting license, be 
wheelchair dependent, need mechanical aids to walk, or have complete 
single- or double-leg amputations.
    12. We prohibit turkey hunters from calling a turkey for another 
hunter unless both hunters have Refuge Quota Turkey Hunt Permits.
    13. We prohibit turkey hunting in the area defined as east of Hwy 
145, south of Rt. 9, and north of Hwy 1.
    14. We prohibit discharge of weapons (see Sec.  27.42(a) of this 
chapter) for any purpose other than to take or attempt to take legal 
game animals during established hunting seasons.
* * * * *

Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. Except for the special quota permit hunts, we allow only archery 
or muzzleloader hunting, and there is no quota on the number of hunters 
allowed to participate. During special quota permit hunts, we allow use 
of centerfire rifles or shotguns.
* * * * *
    9. You may take feral hogs during refuge deer hunts. There is no 
size or bag limit on hogs. We may offer special hog hunts during and 
after deer season to further control this invasive species. You must 
dispatch all feral hogs before removing them from the refuge.
    10. You must hunt deer and feral hogs from an elevated deer stand. 
We prohibit shooting big game from a boat.
* * * * *

Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. Each hunter may place one stand on the refuge during the week 
preceding the hunt. You must remove your stand (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 
and 27.94 of this chapter) at the end of the hunt.
* * * * *

Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We prohibit permanent blinds. You must remove portable blinds 
and decoys (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) at the end 
of each day.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We prohibit squirrel and/or raccoon hunting from a boat or other 
water conveyance on the refuge.
* * * * *
    30. Amend Sec.  32.61 South Dakota by:
    a. Revising paragraph C. of Lake Andes Wetland Management District; 
and
    b. Adding paragraph C.7. of Waubay National Wildlife Refuge to read 
as follows:


Sec.  32.61  South Dakota.

* * * * *

Lake Andes Wetland Management District

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl 
Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We only allow the use of archery equipment for big game hunting 
on Atkins Waterfowl Production Area in Lincoln County.
    2. We allow portable tree stands and freestanding elevated 
platforms to be left on Waterfowl Production Areas from the first 
Saturday after August 25 through February 15.
    3. You must label portable tree stands and freestanding elevated 
platforms with your name and address or current hunting license number 
so it is legible from the ground.
    4. You must remove portable ground blinds and other personal 
property at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    5. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose.
* * * * *

Waubay National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    7. You must label portable tree stands and freestanding elevated 
platforms with your name and address or current hunting license number 
so it is legible from the ground.
* * * * *
    31. Amend Sec.  32.62 Tennessee by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.3., B.2., C.2., and adding paragraph 
D.5. of Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraphs A.5., B.3., C.5., D.7., removing paragraphs 
D.8. and D.10., and redesignating paragraph D.9. as D.8. of Hatchie 
National Wildlife Refuge; and
    c. Adding paragraph A.11. and revising paragraph B.5. of Tennessee 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.62  Tennessee.

* * * * *

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Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
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    2. We require a refuge hunt permit for all hunters age 16 and 
older. We charge a fee for all hunt permits. You must possess and carry 
a valid refuge permit while hunting on the refuge.
    3. We set and publish season dates and bag limits annually in the 
refuge hunting regulations available at the refuge office.
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    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
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    2. Condition A2 applies.
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    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
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    2. You may only participate in the refuge quota deer hunts with a 
special quota permit issued through random drawing. Information for 
permit applications is available at the refuge headquarters.
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    5. We limit boats to no-wake speed on all refuge impoundments and 
reservoirs.

Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
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    5. Mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe seasons close during all deer 
archery and quota gun hunts.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We close all small game hunts during the refuge deer archery and 
quota gun hunts.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    5. We allow archery-only hunting on designated areas of the refuge 
(refer to the refuge brochure).
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * *
    7. We open Oneal Lake for bank fishing during a restricted season 
and for authorized special events. Information on events and season 
dates is available at the refuge headquarters.
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Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    11. We prohibit hunters cutting vegetation and bringing exotic/
invasive vegetation to the refuge.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    5. We allow hunters access to the refuge from 1\1/2\ hours before 
legal sunrise to 1\1/2\ hours after legal sunset, with the exception of 
raccoon hunting.
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    32. Amend Sec.  32.63 Texas by:
    a. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.4., A.10., A.16., and D. of Anahuac 
National Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraphs C.6. and C.11. and removing paragraph C.17. 
of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraph A.2., redesignating paragraphs A.7. through 
A.16. as paragraphs A.8. through A.17. and adding a new paragraph A.7., 
revising paragraphs A.10, A.11., A.14., and D. of McFaddin National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    d. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.8., A.11., and D. of Texas Point 
National Wildlife Refuge;
    e. Revising paragraphs B.1., B.2., B.6., adding paragraph B.8, and 
revising paragraph C. of Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge to read 
as follows:


Sec.  32.63  Texas.

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Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
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    2. You must possess and carry a current signed refuge hunting 
permit while hunting on all hunt units of the refuge.
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    4. We allow hunting in portions of the East Unit on Saturdays, 
Sundays, and Tuesdays during the regular waterfowl season. We require 
payment of a $10.00 daily or $40.00 annual fee to hunt on the East 
Unit. All hunters must check in and out through the check station when 
accessing the East Unit by vehicle. We will allow a limited number of 
parties to access the East Unit by vehicle. All hunters entering the 
East Unit through the check station will designate a hunt area on a 
first-come-first-served basis (special duck hunt areas will be assigned 
through a random drawing). We will require hunters to remain in an 
assigned area for that day's hunt. We allow hunters to access 
designated areas of the East Unit by boat from Jackson Ditch, East Bay 
Bayou, or Onion Bayou. We require hunters accessing the East Unit by 
boat from Jackson Ditch, East Bay Bayou, or Onion Bayou to pay the 
$40.00 annual fee. We prohibit access to the East Unit Reservoirs from 
Onion Bayou via boat. We prohibit the use of motorized boats on the 
East Unit, except on ponds accessed from Jackson Ditch via Onion Bayou. 
We prohibit motorized boats launching from the East Unit.
* * * * *
    10. Hunters age 17 and under must be under the direct supervision 
of an adult age 18 or older.
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    16. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. We allow portable blinds 
or temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge daily.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas 
of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We allow fishing and crabbing on shoreline areas on East 
Galveston Bay, along East Bay Bayou on the East Bay Bayou Tract, along 
West Line Road to the southern end of Shoveler Pond, along the canal 
from the Oyster Bayou Boat Ramp to the southwest corner of Shoveler 
Pond, and along the banks of Shoveler Pond.
    2. We only allow fishing and crabbing with pole and line, rod and 
reel, or handheld line. We prohibit the use any method not expressly 
allowed, including trotlines, setlines, jug lines, limb lines, bows and 
arrows, gigs, spears, or crab traps.
    3. We allow cast netting for bait for personal use along waterways 
in areas open to the public and along public roads.
    4. We prohibit boats and other floatation devices on inland waters. 
You may launch motorized boats in East Bay at the East Bay Boat Ramp on 
Westline Road and at the Oyster Bayou Boat Ramp (boat canal). We 
prohibit the launching of airboats or personal watercraft on the 
refuge. You may only launch nonmotorized boats along East Bay Bayou and 
along the shoreline of East Galveston Bay.
    5. We prohibit fishing from or mooring to water control structures.
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Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

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    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. Each youth hunter, ages 12 through 17, must be accompanied by 
and remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or 
older. Hunters must be at least age 12.
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    11. We restrict vehicle access to service roads not closed by gates 
or signs. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-
road vehicles (ORVs) (see Sec.  27.31 of this chapter). You must only 
access hunt units by foot or bicycle.
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McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. You must possess and carry a current signed refuge hunting 
permit while hunting on all units of the refuge.
* * * * *
    7. We allow hunting in the Star Lake/Clam Lake Hunt Unit daily 
during the special teal season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays 
of the regular waterfowl season. During the regular waterfowl season 
only, all hunters hunting the Star Lake/Clam Lake Hunt Units must 
register at the check station, including those accessing the unit from 
the beach along the Brine Line or Perkins Levee. Hunters will choose a 
designated hunt area on a first-come-first-served basis and will be 
required to remain in assigned areas for that day's hunt. All hunters 
accessing Star Lake and associated waters via boat must access through 
the refuge's Star Lake boat ramp.
* * * * *
    10. We allow daily hunting in the Mud Bayou Hunt Unit during the 
September teal season and on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of the 
regular waterfowl season. We allow access by foot from the beach at 
designated crossings, or by boat from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway 
via Mud Bayou.
    11. Hunters age 17 or under must be under the direct supervision of 
an adult age 18 or older.
* * * * *
    14. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. We allow portable blinds 
or temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge daily.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas 
of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We only allow fishing and crabbing with pole and line, rod and 
reel, or handheld line. We prohibit the use of any method not expressly 
allowed in inland waters, including trotlines, set lines, jug lines, 
limb lines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, and crab traps.
    2. We allow cast netting for bait for personal use along waterways 
in areas open to the public and along public roads.
    3. We allow fishing and crabbing in 10-Mile Cut and Mud Bayou and 
in the following inland waters: Star Lake, Clam Lake, and Mud Lake. We 
also allow fishing and crabbing from the shoreline of the Gulf 
Intracoastal Waterway and along roadside ditches.
    4. Conditions A5 and A6 apply.
    5. We prohibit fishing from or mooring to water control structures.
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Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. You must possess and carry a current signed refuge hunting 
permit while hunting on all hunt units of the refuge.
* * * * *
    8. Hunters age 17 or under must be under the direct supervision of 
an adult age 18 or older.
* * * * *
    11. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. We allow portable blinds 
or temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds (see 
Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge daily.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas 
of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We only allow fishing and crabbing with pole and line, rod and 
reel, or handheld line. We prohibit the use of any method not expressly 
allowed in inland waters, including trotlines, set lines, jug lines, 
limb lines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, and crab traps.
    2. We only allow cast netting for bait by individuals along 
waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads.
    3. Conditions A6 and A7 apply.
    4. We prohibit fishing from or mooring to water control structures.

Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. We require each participant to pay an application fee to obtain 
a permit. We will limit the number of permits issued for the designated 
hunt season. Consult the refuge brochure or call the refuge for hunt 
dates.
    2. We allow hunting during a designated 23-day season.
* * * * *
    6. Youth hunters ages 17 and under must be under the direct 
supervision of an adult age 18 or older. Hunters must be at least age 
12.
* * * * *
    8. Participants must possess and carry current authorized hunting 
permits at all times. Permits are nontransferable. Hunters may enter 
the refuge and park in an assigned parking area no earlier than 5 a.m. 
We allow hunting from \1/2\ hour before legal sunrise to \1/2\ hour 
after legal sunset. We require hunters to return a data log card.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and 
feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow hunting during two designated 9-day rifle/shotgun 
seasons. We require participants to pay an application fee to enter the 
hunt permit drawing. We issue a refuge permit to those individuals 
whose names are drawn.
    2. We allow hunting during a designated 23-day archery season. We 
require participants to pay an application fee to obtain a designated 
number of permits. We issue a refuge permit to those individuals.
    3. We allow muzzleloader hunting during the designated State 
season.
    4. Conditions B4 and B6 through B8 apply.
    5. We allow only temporary blinds. We prohibit hunting or blind 
erection along refuge roads.
    6. We restrict the weapon type used depending on the unit hunted. 
We publish this information on the refuge permit (which you must 
possess and carry) and in the refuge hunt brochure.
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    33. Amend Sec.  32.64 Utah by revising the introductory text of 
paragraph A. of Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec.  32.64  Utah.

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Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, and 
goose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
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    34. Amend Sec.  32.66 Virginia by:
    a. Revising paragraph C. of Eastern Shore of Virginia National 
Wildlife Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraphs C.2., C.7., and adding paragraphs C.8. and 
C.9. of Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; and

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    c. Revising paragraph A. of Plum Tree Island National Wildlife 
Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.66  Virginia.

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Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

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    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery and shotgun hunting of white-
tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. Hunting brochures containing permit application procedures, 
fees, seasons, bag limits, methods of hunting, maps depicting areas 
open to hunting, and the terms and conditions under which we issue 
hunting permits are available from the refuge administration office.
    2. You must possess and carry a refuge hunt permit while hunting.
    3. You must be age 12 or older to hunt on the refuge. Hunters ages 
12 through 17 must be accompanied by and directly supervised (within 
sight and normal voice contact) by an adult age 18 or older. The 
supervising adult must also be engaged in hunting and possess and carry 
a State hunting license and refuge permit.
    4. You must sign in before entering the hunt zones and sign out 
upon leaving the zone.
    5. We allow portable tree stands in accordance with Sec. Sec.  
27.93, 27.94, and 32.2(i) of this chapter. You must use safety straps 
while in tree stands and remove the stand at the end of the day.
    6. You must check all harvested animals at the refuge's official 
check station.
    7. We prohibit deer drives. We define a ``drive'' as three or more 
persons involved in the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or 
otherwise directing deer so as to make the animal more susceptible to 
harvest.
    8. We prohibit nocked arrows or loaded firearms outside of the 
designated hunting areas.
    9. We only allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larger, loaded with buckshot 
during the firearm season.
    10. During the firearm hunt, you must wear in a visible manner on 
the head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of 
solid-colored-blaze-orange clothing or material.
    11. You must make a reasonable effort to recover wounded animals 
from the field and must notify the check station personnel immediately 
if you are not able to recover a wounded animal.
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Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
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    2. We allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larger, loaded with buckshot or 
rifled slugs, and bows and arrows. For the bear hunt, we allow only 
shotguns, 20 gauge or larger, with slugs.
* * * * *
    7. We require hunters to have their guns, bows and arrows, and 
crossbows dismantled or cased when in a vehicle.
    8. We prohibit hunters to shoot onto or across refuge roads, 
including roads closed to vehicles.
    9. You must check in all harvested bears at the refuge official 
check station.
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Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, 
gallinule, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance 
with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. You must possess and carry a signed Special Use Hunting Permit 
while hunting migratory game birds on the refuge. We only open the Cow 
Island area of the refuge to migratory game bird hunting. We close all 
other areas of the refuge to all public entry. Contact the refuge 
office for permit information by calling (804) 829-9029 weekdays.
    2. We will determine hunting locations, dates, and times by 
lottery, and we will designate them on hunting permits.
    3. We prohibit jump-shooting by foot or boat. All hunting must take 
place from a blind as determined by hunting permit.
    4. Hunters must follow all conditions of their hunt permit.
    5. We prohibit any activity that disturbs the bottom, including 
landing boats, anchoring, driving posts, etc., within the refuge 
boundary and within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers designated Danger 
Zone around Plum Tree Island.
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    35. Amend Sec.  32.67 Washington by:
    a. Adding paragraph B.3. of Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife 
Refuge;
    b. Revising paragraphs B.1. and B.3. and revising paragraph C.1. of 
McNary National Wildlife Refuge;
    c. Revising paragraphs A.3. and A.4. of Toppenish National Wildlife 
Refuge; and
    d. Removing paragraph A.4. and redesignating paragraphs A.5. 
through A.9. as paragraphs A.4. through A.8. respectively of Umatilla 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.67  Washington.

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Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
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    3. During the State spring turkey season, we prohibit hunting of 
all species except turkey.
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McNary National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. On the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, we only allow hunting of upland 
game birds on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New 
Year's Day. We prohibit hunting before 12 p.m. (noon) on each hunt day.
* * * * *
    3. We allow turkey hunting only on the Wallula unit.
* * * * *
    C. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. On the Juniper Canyon and Wallula Units, we only allow shotgun 
and archery hunting.
* * * * *

Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We only allow dove hunting on the Cloe, Webb, Petty, Halvorson, 
Chambers, and Isiri Units.
    4. On the Pumphouse and Robbins Road Units, you may only possess 
approved nontoxic shotshells (see Sec.  32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or 
less per day.
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    36. Amend Sec.  32.69 Wisconsin by:
    a. Revising the introductory text of paragraphs A., B., C., and D. 
and revising paragraph C.1. of Horicon National Wildlife Refuge; and
    b. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A. and revising 
paragraph C. of Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge to read as 
follows:


Sec.  32.69  Wisconsin.

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Horicon National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot 
on designated areas of the refuge in

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accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, 
gray partridge, squirrel, and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of 
the refuge in accordance with State regulations during the State 
seasons subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow hunting during the State archery, muzzleloader, and 
State firearms seasons.
* * * * *
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
condition: We only allow bank fishing.
* * * * *

Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game 
birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on 
designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We will allow archery deer hunting to take place on refuge lands 
owned by the Service that constitute tracts greater than 20 acres.
    2. We prohibit hunting within a designated, signed area around the 
Coaster Classroom and Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center boardwalk.
    3. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds or 
platforms.
    4. Hunters may use ground blinds or any elevated stands only if 
they do not damage live vegetation, including trees (see Sec.  27.61).
    5. Hunters may construct ground blinds entirely of dead vegetation 
from the refuge lands.
    6. Hunters must remove all stands and blinds from the refuge at the 
end of each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this 
chapter).
    7. We allow motorized vehicles only on public roads and parking 
areas.
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    Dated: July 5, 2006.
Matt Hogan,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. 06-6318 Filed 7-17-06; 3:52 pm]
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