[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 113 (Wednesday, June 11, 2008)]
[Rules and Regulations]
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50 CFR Part 32



2008-2009 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations; Final 
Rule

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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 32

RIN 1018-AU61


2008-2009 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service adds one refuge to the list of 
areas open for sport fishing. We also amend certain regulations on 
other refuges that pertain to migratory game bird hunting, upland game 
hunting, big game hunting, and sport fishing for the 2008-2009 season.

DATES: This rule is effective July 11, 2008.

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 standardizing and clarifying the 
language of existing regulations.

Plain Language Mandate

    In this 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 1997 [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 
practicable and not inconsistent with 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

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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.

Response to Public Comment

    In the July 24, 2006, Federal Register (71 FR 41864), we published 
a proposed rulemaking identifying refuges and their proposed hunting 
and/or fishing programs and invited public comments. We reviewed and 
considered all comments received by August 16, 2006, the end of a 30-
day comment period that opened on the date of public filing (July 17, 
2006). We received 24 comments on the proposed rule. We grouped the 
comments/responses by major issue area.
    Comment 1: A commenter asked why on Delta National Wildlife Refuge 
in Louisiana we are limiting ``recreational fishing'' to 1/2 hour 
before and after daylight hours as there is no such limitation for 
commercial trawlers and fishermen. The commenter feels it is arbitrary 
to exclude recreational fishermen who may wish to nightfish for red 
drum or speckle trout during the hot summer.
    Response 1: We close Delta NWR to all night activities, and we 
prohibit commercial activities on the refuge. There are several 
navigable waterways flowing through the interior of the refuge that are 
not under our jurisdiction. The State of Louisiana allows crabbing on 
those navigable waters but access to those areas would still be through 
the refuge, and thus we would prohibit access at night. All users of 
the refuge must abide by the same guidelines of access before and after 
legal sunset. We made no change to the rule as a result of this 
comment.
    Comment 2: Several commenters asked why DeSoto National Wildlife 
Refuge in Iowa had changed its policy regarding removal of tree stands 
for bowhunters at the end of each hunting day as opposed to at the end 
of each season. They enumerated the following concerns: Putting up and 
taking down tree stands in the dark is dangerous and unsafe; the rule 
will cause rifle hunters to shoot from the ground instead of using 
stands thus creating unsafe situations; carrying in and setting up tree 
stands each morning is noisy thus forecasting to the deer the arrival 
of hunters; it will limit the number of hunters physically able to 
transport their stands on a daily basis; and this change is unfair as 
the refuge was purchased with ``Pittman-Roberts'' money and would 
severely limit hunter access.
    Response 2: We have decided not to adopt this amendment and, for 
this season, we will retain the 2005-2006 regulations, which ask 
hunters to remove their personal property from the refuge at the end of 
the season. We would remind hunters to please keep in mind the impact 
their blind has on other hunters and ask that they leave blinds up only 
for the periods in which the blinds will receive that hunter's use.
    DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge, which consists of land the 
majority of which was purchased with Migratory Bird Conservation Fund 
dollars, does not require the use of tree stands by hunters for deer 
hunting. If the hunters believe it is unsafe to put up or take down a 
tree stand in the dark or in daylight, or if hunters perceive that 
issues such as noise or physical problems limit their success, they 
should use other methods to hunt deer such as ground blinds or hunting 
within easier walking distance to parking lots, etc. We do not regulate 
where hunters place themselves. The refuge management acknowledges 
there is inherent risk in any type of activity on a refuge. We strongly 
promote hunter safety in all of our hunts. Rifle and bow hunters are 
responsible for any shot they take. During the 2005 season rifle hunts, 
many hunters sat on the ground, used ground blinds, or simply sat on a 
bucket, and we had no reported accidents by hunters. Disabled hunters, 
conversely, use ground blinds. When hunters place a stand on Federal 
land, they are effectively claiming that section of ground as their 
own, whether that is their intention or not. Other hunters, coming 
through the area scouting for a spot to hunt, see the first hunter's 
stand and often leave the area because it has been ``claimed.'' Hunters 
on Federal land, while in the act of hunting, have the privilege to use 
an area for their hunt. However, when they are through hunting, they 
need to leave the area unclaimed so another hunter may have the same 
opportunity to hunt that spot and so that the nonhunting public may 
view an unlittered landscape. We removed the language requiring daily 
removal of tree stands from DeSoto NWR's regulation.
    Comment 3: Also at DeSoto NWR, in a related comment to the tree 
stand issue, the commenter felt that a better rule would be to require 
all deer hunters to shoot a doe before they are allowed a buck, and for 
the refuge to return some of the refuge land that is grass back to 
agriculture crops, thereby keeping the deer on the refuge for the 
hunters and leaving a larger protion of the crops for winter food for 
wildlife.
    Response 3: The technique of taking a doe before a buck is used to 
take more does on a specific area and has no bearing on the proposed 
rule (the same is true about habitat on the refuge). Enforcing an 
``earn a buck'' hunt is costly and generally used as a last resort when 
an area cannot sufficiently fill its allotted doe tags to effectively 
manage the deer population on the refuge. DeSoto NWR has had no trouble 
filling needed tags for the deer hunts. As far as management of 
habitat, DeSoto has conducted extensive public reviews, including 
Federal Register comment periods, during the creation of the station's 
comprehensive conservation plan (CCP) in 2001. A major portion of the 
CCP states the types of habitat that the refuge will support. We 
decided that the refuge would reduce the acres in agricultural crop 
ground to 475 acres by 2015. The refuge is converting cropland acreage 
to more natural and regionally scarce habitats such as native 
grasslands, riparian forests dominated by cottonwood, and moist soil/
wetland plant communities. We made no changes to the rule as a result 
of this comment.
    Comment 4: In another comment related to DeSoto NWR, a commenter 
asked how our wildlife refuges can have different sets of rules 
concerning the application of tree stands for deer hunters in the many 
refuges across the country.
    Response 4: For the most part, our refuge regulations are 
consistent with State regulations, which may reflect the variances in 
refuge decisions concerning changes in rules on the same issue from 
refuge to refuge. We also allow refuge managers the latitude to be more 
restrictive than the State when they deem it necessary and appropriate 
for their particular refuge. But differences between refuges occur even 
within the same State. In Montana, for example, Charles M. Russell NWR 
allows year-round stands, while Lee Metcalf NWR requires daily removal 
of stands. By this regulation, DeSoto NWR will continue to allow deer 
stands to remain in place for the entire season. We prefer that hunters 
leave them up only for the periods when they will receive regular use. 
We changed the regulation (see Response 2) to reflect this 
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    Comment 5: In a comment also related to DeSoto Refuge, the 
commenter said that the State regulations say that any stand put up on 
public ground becomes public property for others to use, and that this 
rule has served DeSoto well and should be continued.
    Response 5: As discussed in 4 above, we adopt State 
regulations where we can, but we may also be more restrictive than the 
States. DeSoto NWR experienced many problems with this aspect of the 
State's policy concerning ``ownership'' of stands. Some hunters would 
erect six to eight stands to ``block'' an area, and very few hunters 
would use someone else's stand. On those rare occasions when hunters 
tried to use someone else's stand, we were informed that those hunters 
were threatened. For the reasons discussed in the comments above, we 
are changing the regulations to allow hunters to leave their blinds in 
for the season, however, we prefer that hunters limit their blind 
placement to those periods of regular use and only put up one blind per 
hunter.
    Comment 6: Several commenters requested an extension of the 30-day 
public comment period to gather and examine each refuge's ``opening 
package'' and to allow more thoughtful review of the proposed rule. In 
connection with this, one commenter felt that we were in conflict with 
Executive Order 12996, ``Management and General Public Use of the 
National Wildlife Refuge System,'' and the public involvement section 
therein and also felt that hunting programs are ``generally 
inconsistent with refuge-specific purposes and represent an 
incompatible use.''
    Response 6: We disagree that the comment period is insufficient. 
The process of opening refuges is done in stages, with the fundamental 
work being done on the ground at the refuge and in the community where 
the program is administered. In these stages, the public is provided 
other opportunities to comment, for example, on the comprehensive 
conservation plans and the compatibility determinations. The second 
stage is when we publish the proposed rule in the Federal Register each 
summer for additional comment, commonly a 30-day comment period. In 
2006, the proposed rule went on public file on July 17, published on 
July 24, and the public comment period ended August 16, 30 days after 
the date the document went on public file.
    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 wildlife-dependent recreational activities on 
a number of refuges. Even after issuance of a final rule, we accept 
comments, suggestions, and concerns for consideration for any 
appropriate subsequent rulemaking.
    Concerning the comment on Executive Order 12996 (March 25, 1996) 
(E.O. 12996) that hunting and/or fishing programs are inconsistent with 
refuge-specific purposes and represent an incompatible use, E.O. 12996 
helped refine the mission and guiding principles of the Refuge System. 
It provided directives to the Secretary of the Interior in carrying out 
his trustee and stewardship responsibility of the Refuge System. 
Regarding public involvement, E.O. 12996 stated, ``The public should be 
given a full and open opportunity to participate in decisions regarding 
acquisition and management of our National Wildlife Refuges.'' We 
believe we provide the public that opportunity, as discussed above. 
E.O. 12996 goes on to establish Public Use as one of the four guiding 
principles of the Refuge System. The President affirmed as one of these 
principles that ``The Refuge System provides important opportunities 
for compatible wildlife-dependent recreational activities involving 
hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and 
environmental education and interpretation.'' Further in E.O. 12996, 
the President directs the Secretary of the Interior ``to recognize 
compatible wildlife-dependent recreational activities involving 
hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and 
environmental education and interpretation as priority general public 
uses of the Refuge System through which the American public can develop 
an appreciation for fish and wildlife; to provide expanded 
opportunities for these priority public uses within the Refuge System 
when they are compatible and consistent with sound principles of fish 
and wildlife management, and are otherwise in the public interest; [to] 
ensure that such priority public uses receive enhanced attention in 
planning and management within the Refuge System; [and to] provide 
increased opportunities for families to experience wildlife-dependent 
recreation, particularly opportunities for parents and their children 
to safely engage in traditional outdoor activities, such as fishing and 
hunting...'' As discussed in this Response to Public Comment section 
and elsewhere in this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, those refuges 
that have made decisions regarding hunting and/or fishing opportunities 
have complied with E.O. 12996 and the responsibilities and requirements 
mandated under the Administration Act and the Improvement Act 
addressing compatibility and consistency with refuge purposes. We made 
no changes to this rule as a result of this comment.
    Comment 7: Several commenters expressed opposition to opening 
refuges to hunting and fishing and believe refuges should offer safe 
haven for wildlife.
    Response 7: The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act 
of 1966 authorizes the Secretary to allow uses of any refuge area as 
long as those uses are compatible; and, in fact, the Administration Act 
specifically references hunting and fishing. Amendments to the 
Administration Act made by the National Wildlife Refuge System 
Improvement Act establish wildlife-dependent recreational uses as 
priority uses and include hunting and fishing in the definition of 
those uses.
    The principal focus of the Improvement Act was to clearly establish 
a wildlife conservation mission for the Refuge System and provide 
managers clear direction to make determinations regarding wildlife 
conservation and public uses within the units of the Refuge System. The 
Service manages national wildlife refuges primarily for wildlife 
conservation, habitat protection, and biological integrity, and allows 
uses only when compatible with the refuge purpose(s). In passing the 
Improvement Act, Congress reaffirmed the System was created to conserve 
fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats and would facilitate 
opportunities for Americans to participate in compatible wildlife-
dependent recreation, including hunting and/or fishing on Refuge system 
lands. The Service has adopted policies and regulations implementing 
the requirements of the Improvement Act that refuge managers comply 
with when considering hunting and fishing programs. We made no changes 
to the rule as a result of this comment.
    Comment 8: A commenter felt the Service erred in categorically 
excluding the proposed rule from National Environmental Policy Act 
(NEPA) review and believes that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) 
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further believe that we did not follow Endangered Species Act (ESA) 
mandates.
    Response 8: We disagree. As discussed in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, 
we detail the steps that follow NEPA and ESA mandates. This final rule 
represents a compilation of a new sport fishing opening and corrects 
existing language for refuges listed in 50 CFR part 32. Cape May NWR 
has included the appropriate NEPA and ESA Section 7 compliance for the 
sport fishing opening package. The reference to a categorical exclusion 
in the proposed rule is no longer applicable to this final rule. Our 
NEPA compliance is the relevant environmental assessment for the sport 
fishing opening and the previously opened programs to which minor 
modifications are being made.
    Comment 9: A commenter felt that members of the nonhunting public 
would be ``cumulatively impacted by the Service's vast expansion of 
hunting on refuges, because these nonhunters are foreclosed from 
enjoying refuges during hunting seasons due to the possibility of being 
shot at or viewing wounded birds or animals, thus limiting the 
recreational opportunities the refuges afford nonconsumptive 
recreationalists.''
    Response 9: When we decide to open a refuge to any activity, we 
consider the impacts on and interrelationships of all users. The time 
that refuges are open to hunting as opposed to activities for 
nonconsumptive recreationalists is very limited, and we would restrict 
those areas where we allow hunting during those limited hunting seasons 
to hunters only, to avoid any possibility of visitors ``being shot 
at.'' Also, we stress the importance of game retrieval with hunters so 
the likelihood of ``viewing wounded birds or animals'' would be 
extremely slim. Many refuges even allow dogs to accompany the hunter 
for just that purpose. We made no changes to the rule as a result of 
this comment.

Modifications From the Proposed Rule

    In light of a U.S. District Court decision issued August 31, 2006, 
we made some changes to the rule as proposed on July 24, 2006, in the 
Federal Register (71 FR 41864). Pending completion of additional 
analysis, we are withdrawing from this rule the following: the opening 
of the hunting program at the new national wildlife refuge, Hamden 
Slough in Minnesota; and the expansion of activities at the following 
national wildlife refuges: Agassiz in Minnesota; Blackwater in 
Maryland; Whittlesey Creek in Wisconsin; and Upper Ouachita, Bayou 
Cocodrie, and Tensas River in Louisiana and the associated regulations 
dealing with those activities. Finally, we are removing the proposed 
modifications for Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish 
Refuge in the State of Minnesota published in the Federal Register on 
July 24, 2006 (71 FR 41864). On June 28, 2007, we published a proposed 
rule (72 FR 35380) in the Federal Register identifying amendments to 
the refuge-specific regulations for Upper Mississippi River National 
Wildlife and Fish Refuge and invited comments for 30 days. On September 
7, 2007, we published a final rule (72 FR 51534) in the Federal 
Register amending the regulations for this refuge.

Unchanged Elements From the Proposed Rule

    The new sport fishing program at Cape May NWR in New Jersey remains 
in the rule as does a new listing for Holt Collier NWR (offering upland 
and big game hunting) in Mississippi, as it was created from the 
existing Yazoo NWR where the hunts had been opened previously. We are 
modifying the list of refuges in part 32 to reflect the four wetland 
management districts that are open to all four activities in Montana: 
Black Coulee, Creedman Coulee, Hewitt Lake, and Lake Thibadeau. 
Finally, we are correcting the administrative errors in 50 CFR part 32. 
We discuss all of these actions later in this preamble under ``Changes 
to 2008-2009 Hunting and Sport Fishing Season.''

Curtailment of Fishing at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge

    On June 15, 2006, Presidential Proclamation 8031 established the 
Northwestern Hawaiian Islands Marine National Monument, which also 
encompasses the Hawaiian Islands National Wildlife Refuge and the 
Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge/Battle of Midway National 
Memorial. In the context of this Proclamation only, we hereby prohibit 
sport fishing within the Midway Atoll Special Management Area. This 
proclamation and its implementation does not set a precedent or 
otherwise establish policy for other refuges within the National 
Wildlife Refuge System.

Changes to the 2008-2009 Hunting and Sport Fishing Season

    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 certifies that the 
opening of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge (State of New Jersey) to 
sport fishing has been found to be compatible with the purpose(s) for 
which the refuge was established and the Refuge System mission. Copies 
of the compatibility determinations for this refuge are available by 
request to the Regional office noted under the heading ``Available 
Information for Specific Refuges.''
    Table 1 summarizes our changes for the 2008-2009 season.

                             Table 1.--Changes for 2008-2009 Hunting/Fishing Season
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                                              Migratory bird
   National wildlife refuge        State         hunting         Upland hunting    Big game hunting    Fishing
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Cape May......................  NJ........  Previously         .................  Previously         B.
                                             published.                            published.
Holt Collier..................  MS........  .................  A................  A................
Black Coulee..................  MT........  Previously         Previously         C................
                                             published.         published.
Creedman Coulee...............  MT........  Previously         C................  C................
                                             published.
Hewitt Lake...................  MT........  Previously         C................  C................
                                             published.
Lake Thibadeau................  MT........  Previously         C................  C ...............
                                             published.
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A = 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.
B = Refuge already listed, added fishing.
C = Refuge opened to activity in past but omitted from 50 CFR due to administrative oversight.

    Some refuges that are already open to hunting activities will be 
modifying recreational opportunities, which will result in new hunting 
days (discussed in the economic analysis section in following pages). A 
summary of these

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modified opportunities on refuges follow: Washita NWR (OK) will 
increase its hunting season by 9 additional days; Trinity River NWR 
(TX) will be open to archery hunting; Agassiz NWR (MN) has initiated a 
youth hunt, opened to archery hunting, and has extended the 
muzzleloader deer hunting season; Tensas River NWR (LA) will increase 
the time period for the youth deer hunt and will add a deer hunt for 
the physically challenged; and Lake Alice NWR (ND) will be allowing the 
use of motorized boats while hunting waterfowl.
    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 
19, 1984), which codified the 1984 CFR with 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 codifies 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.
    We incorporate these regulations into 50 CFR part 32. Part 32 
contains general provisions and refuge-specific regulations for hunting 
and sport fishing on refuges.

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/.

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 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 rule.
    The purpose of this rule is to add one refuge to the list of areas 
open for sport fishing, to correct 50 CFR part 32 reflecting 
administrative changes, and to make minor changes to the existing 
regulations in part 32. In many instances, updates to part 32 are 
clarifying current practices on individual refuges. As such, many of 
the updates will not impact the status quo of recreational 
opportunities on refuges. Only those updates that may impact the status 
quo are addressed in this section.
    Sport 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(s) of each refuge. Many of the 547 
existing national wildlife refuges already have programs which allow 
sport fishing and hunting. Not all refuges have the necessary resources 
and landscape that would make sport fishing and hunting opportunities 
available to the public.
    Cape May NWR (State of New Jersey) will be added to the list of 
areas open for sport fishing. Cape May NWR is the only refuge that will 
be newly added to the list of areas opened. This addition will result 
in an increase in the number of fishing days.
    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/or big game hunting lists. This 
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 will establish Holt Collier NWR (State of Mississippi) as a 
separate refuge. Because it was formerly part of the Yazoo NWR complex 
and recreational activities will not increase, we expect no new 
economic impacts to result.
    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.
    Some refuges that are already open to hunting activities will be 
modifying recreational opportunities, which will result in new hunting 
days. A summary of these modified opportunities follow: Washita NWR 
(OK) will increase its hunting season by 9 additional days; Trinity 
River NWR (TX) will be open to archery hunting; Agassiz NWR (MN) has 
initiated a youth hunt, opened to archery hunting, and has extended the 
muzzleloader deer hunting season;

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Tensas River NWR (LA) will increase the time period for the youth deer 
hunt and will add a deer hunt for the physically challenged; and Lake 
Alice NWR (ND) will be allowing the use of motorized boats while 
hunting waterfowl. The potential impacts of these recreational 
opportunities are discussed below in the Benefits Accrued section.
    In some cases, the changes to part 32 will not impact the 
opportunity to hunt or fish. Instead, these changes will impact the 
quality of the hunting or sport fishing experience. These impacts are 
discussed qualitatively below.

Costs Incurred

    Costs incurred by this 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.
    A number of refuges will be requiring the use of nontoxic shot for 
turkey hunting. Hunters that use toxic shot will be negatively impacted 
by this requirement because nontoxic shot is more expensive and does 
not travel the same distance or with the same trajectory as toxic shot. 
The number of hunters currently using toxic shot is unknown. Therefore, 
the impact of this requirement is unknown. While this change may 
negatively impact some hunters, it will not affect the opportunity to 
hunt on the refuges.
    A number of refuges will be requiring personal property (i.e., 
decoys, blinds, boats, etc.) to be removed from the refuge property at 
the end of each day. In addition, a few refuges will be prohibiting 
hunters from entering the refuge until a specified time of day. The 
inconveniences caused by these changes may have a negative impact on 
the hunter's or angler's experience. However, these changes will not 
affect the opportunity to hunt or fish on the refuges.

Benefits Accrued

    Benefits from this regulation would be derived from the new fishing 
and hunting days from opening the refuges to these activities. If the 
refuges establishing or modifying new fishing and hunting programs were 
a pure addition to the current supply of such activities, there would 
be an estimated increase of 840 user days of hunting and 500 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 2008/09
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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 (MN)............................               740  ................               110               110
Cape May (NJ)...........................             8,550               500  ................               500
Lake Alice (ND).........................             1,380  ................               600               600
Tensas River (LA).......................            28,850  ................                25                25
Trinity River (TX)......................             3,320  ................                30                30
Washita (OK)............................            28,818  ................                75                75
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        Total Days Per Year.............            71,658               500               840             1,340
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    Assuming the new days are a pure addition to the current supply, 
the additional days would create consumer surplus of $65,342 annually 
([500 days x $48.92 CS per day] + [840 days x $48.67 CS per day]) 
(Table 3). However, the participation trend is flat in fishing and 
hunting activities because the number of Americans participating in 
these activities has been stagnant since 1991. Any increase in the 
supply of these activities introduced by adding refuges where the 
activity is available will most likely be offset by other sites losing 
participants, especially if the new sites have higher quality fishing 
and/or hunting opportunities. 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 2008/
                                                   09 (2005 $)
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                                                                                                   Total fishing
                                                                      Fishing         Hunting       and hunting
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Total Additional Days...........................................             500             840           1,340
 
Avg. Consumer Surplus per Day \2\...............................          $48.92          $48.67  ..............
Change in Total Consumer Surplus................................         $24,460         $40,882        $65,342
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\2\ Due to the unavailability of consistent consumer surplus estimates for these various site-specific
  activities, we use benefit transfer. We use national average consumer surplus estimates for fishing and for
  hunting 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.

    In addition to benefits derived from consumer surplus, this 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

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the maximum expected additional participation on the Refuge System 
yields $35,248 in fishing-related expenditures and $83,604 in hunting-
related expenditures (Table 4).

 Table 4.--Estimation of the Additional Expenditures With Modification of Activities on Refuges and the Opening
                                    of 1 Refuge to Sport Fishing for 2008/09
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                                                                               Current refuge       Possible
                                           U.S. total            Average      expenditures w/o     additional
                                      expenditures in 2001  expenditures per     duplication         refuge
                                                                   day            (FY2004)        expenditures
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Fishing:
    Total Days Spent...............  557 Mil..............  ................         7,045,382               500
    Total Expenditures.............  39.3 Bil.............               $70      $496,671,534           $35,248
    Trip Related...................  16.2 Bil.............               $29      $204,287,312           $14,498
    Food and Lodging...............  6.5 Bil..............               $12       $81,974,145            $5,818
    Transportation.................  3.9 Bil..............                $7       $49,005,482            $3,478
    Other..........................  5.8 Bil..............               $10       $73,307,685            $5,203
Hunting:
    Total Days Spent...............  228 Mil..............  ................         2,378,813               840
    Total Expenditures.............  22.7 Bil.............              $100      $236,759,998           $83,604
    Trip Related...................  5.8 Bil..............               $25       $60,334,509           $21,305
    Food and Lodging...............  2.7 Bil..............               $12       $28,142,621            $9,938
    Transportation.................  2.0 Bil..............                $9       $20,554,019            $7,258
    Other..........................  1.1 Bil..............                $5       $11,637,870            $4,110
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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 
$327,000 (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 $327,000, and most likely considerably less. Since 80 
percent of the participants travel less than 100 miles to engage in 
hunting and sport 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 $65,000 annually.
    In summary, we estimate that the additional fishing and hunting 
opportunities would yield approximately $65,000 in consumer surplus and 
$65,000 in recreation-related expenditures annually. The 10-year 
quantitative benefit for this rule would be $653,000 ($574,000 
discounted at 3 percent or $491,000 discounted at 7 percent).
    b. This rule will not create inconsistencies with other agencies' 
actions. This action pertains solely to the management of the Refuge 
System. The sport 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 sport fishing and hunting opportunities will not measurably 
impact any other agency's existing programs.
    c. This rule will not materially affect entitlements, grants, user 
fees, loan programs, or the rights and obligations of their recipients. 
This 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 rule will not raise novel legal or policy issues. This rule 
makes minor changes to existing regulations in 50 CFR part 32 and 
corrects some administrative errors. This 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 rule establishes a fishing program on one refuge and modifies 
recreational opportunities at several 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. 
However, 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

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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 $65,000 
to be spent in total in the refuges' local economies. The maximum 
increase ($327,000 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 2008/2009 (Thousands, 2005 Dollars)
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                                                                                      Estimated
                                                                 Retail trade in  maximum addition    Addition as a     Total number     Establish. with
                      Refuge/county(ies)                              2002            from new      percent of total       retail            10 emp.
                                                                                     activities                          establish.
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Agassiz:
    Marshall, MN..............................................           $77,841                $5             0.007                43                35
Cape May:
    Cape May, NJ..............................................         1,501,452                25             0.002               776               633
Lake Alice:
    Ramsey, ND................................................           211,203                15             0.007                98                69
    Towner, ND................................................            10,819                15             0.135                15                14
Tensas River:
    Franklin, LA..............................................           199,210                 0            0.0002                83                63
    Madison, LA...............................................            75,763                 0             0.001                42                31
    Tensas, LA................................................            23,183                 0             0.002                26                22
Trinity River:
    Liberty, TX...............................................           686,415                 2            0.0002               204               155
Washita:
    Custer, OK................................................           324,161                 4             0.001               161               120
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    With the small increase in overall spending anticipated from this 
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 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 Flexibility Analysis is not required. 
Accordingly, a Small Entity Compliance Guide is not required.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

    The 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. Will 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 $327,000 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. Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for 
consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government 
agencies, or geographic regions. This rule would have only a slight 
effect on the costs of hunting and sport fishing opportunities for 
Americans. Under the assumption that any additional hunting and sport 
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 sport fishing 
generated by this rule. We do not expect this rule to affect the supply 
or demand for sport fishing and hunting opportunities in the United 
States and, therefore, it should not affect prices for sport fishing 
and hunting equipment and supplies, or the retailers that sell 
equipment. Additional refuge hunting and sport fishing opportunities 
would account for less than 0.001 percent of the available 
opportunities in the United States.
    c. Will 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 rule represents only a small proportion of 
recreational spending of a small number of affected anglers and 
hunters, approximately a maximum of $327,000 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 nationally. Refuges that establish 
hunting and sport 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 opening only one refuge to sport 
fishing and modifying opportunities at several other refuges.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

    Since this 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

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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 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 rule would not have sufficient 
Federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism 
Assessment under E.O. 13132. In preparing this 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 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 rule would add one refuge to 
the list of areas open for sport fishing and modify activities at 
several other refuges, 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

    The Office of Management and Budget has approved our collection of 
information associated with special use permits used by refuges outside 
of Alaska and assigned 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 will seek 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 proposal to open Cape May National 
Wildlife Refuge, we have determined the actions will have no effect on 
any listed species or 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 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 rule does not 
constitute a major Federal action significantly affecting the quality 
of the human environment. An environmental impact statement/assessment 
is not required.
    Concerning the action that is the subject of this rulemaking 
(opening Cape May National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey to fishing), 
NEPA was complied with at the project level where this proposal was 
developed.
    Prior to the addition of a refuge to the list of areas open to 
sport fishing in 50 CFR part 32, we developed a fishing plan for the 
affected refuge. We incorporate this proposed refuge fishing activity 
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 prepared 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 refuge at the addresses provided 
below. The modifications of existing public use hunting and fishing 
programs are all minor in nature and fall within the relevant NEPA 
compliance prepared for the programs initially and also would fall 
within the category of minor modifications excluded from further NEPA 
consideration described in 516 DM 6, Appendix 1, 1.4A (1, 7, and 9).

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, OR 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, NM 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, MN 55111; Telephone (612) 713-5401.
    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, GA 30345; Telephone (404) 679-7166. Holt Collier National 
Wildlife Refuge, 728 Yazoo Refuge Road, Hollandale, MI 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

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Drive, Hadley, MA 01035-9589; Telephone (413) 253-8306. Cape May 
National Wildlife Refuge, 24 Kimbles Beach Road, Cape May Court House, 
NJ 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, CO 
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, AK 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.

0
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, we amend title 50, Chapter 
I, subchapter C of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:

PART 32--[AMENDED]

0
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.


0
2. Amend Sec.  32.7, ``What refuge units are open to hunting and/or 
sport fishing?'', by:
0
a. Adding Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge in alphabetical order 
in the State of Mississippi;
0
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 alphabetical order in the State of 
Montana; and
0
c. Removing ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge and adding Ernest F. 
Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge in the State of South 
Carolina in alphabetical order.

0
3. Amend Sec.  32.20 Alabama by:
0
a. Revising paragraph C.2. of Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge;
0
b. Revising paragraph B.7. of Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge; and
0
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

* * * * *
    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.
* * * * *

0
4. Amend Sec.  32.22 Arizona by:
0
a. Revising paragraphs A.1. through A.3., B., and C.2. of Buenos Aires 
National Wildlife Refuge; and
0
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 or 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 12:00 p.m. (noon) MST. Hunters must 
be out of the slough area by 1:00 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.
* * * * *

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5. Amend Sec.  32.23 Arkansas by:
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a. Revising paragraphs B.6., B.12., adding paragraphs B.13., and B.14., 
revising paragraph C. and the introductory text of paragraph D., and 
revising paragraphs 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
0
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.

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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 allow only 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.
    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 allow only bow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset 
during August.
    9. We allow frogging from May 1 to May 31. We allow only 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 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 1:00 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 take only 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.
* * * * *

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6. Amend Sec.  32.28 Florida by:
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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;
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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;
0
c. Revising paragraphs D.4. through D.14. and adding paragraphs D.15. 
through D.20. of J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge;
0
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;
0
e. Revising paragraphs A., D.2., D.3., D.9., and D.11. of Merritt 
Island National Wildlife Refuge;
0
f. Revising paragraphs B.3. through B.9., revising the introductory 
text of paragraph C., removing paragraph C.3. and redesignating 
paragraphs C.4. through C.13. as paragraphs C.3. through C.12., and 
revising newly designated paragraphs C.6. through C.9., and C.11. of 
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge; and

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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 take only 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 allow boats equipped only 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 
River Lagoon year-round in accordance with State recreational fishing 
regulations.
* * * * *
    4. We allow the use of only 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 allow vessels propelled only 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 possess only .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.
* * * * *

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    7. We prohibit hunting from a tree in which a metal object has been 
inserted (see Sec.  32.2(i)).
* * * * *
    23. You may take only 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 hunt only 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 
of Mosquito 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 smaller rim-fired rifles, shotguns 
with nontoxic shot (4 bird shot or smaller) (see Sec.  
32.2(k)), or muzzleloaders to harvest squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon. In 
addition, 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 (with the 
exception of persons hunting during the mobility impaired hunt).
    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 bearded turkey in accordance with State regulations subject to 
the following conditions:
* * * * *
    6. We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, or reflective 
trail markers.
    7. There are two fall archery hunts: Hunters may harvest either-sex 
deer 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.
    8. There are two modern gun hunts. Hunters may harvest deer and 
feral hog. 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.
    9. 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. There is no limit on feral 
hogs. The scheduled hunt periods vary; contact the refuge office for 
specific dates.
* * * * *
    11. There is one mobility-impaired hunt. 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 allow people only 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 
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hunt. Hunters must leave the island and remove all equipment by 4 p.m. 
the last day of 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 set up tree stands only 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 retrieve game from the closed areas only 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 allow only 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.
    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 allow only 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 take only fish species and fish limits authorized by 
State regulations. We prohibit the taking of frog or turtle.
* * * * *

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7. Amend Sec.  32.29 Georgia by:
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a. Revising paragraph D.4. of Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge;
0
b. Adding paragraph C.22. of Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge;
0
c. Revising paragraphs C.2., C.9., and D.3. of Harris Neck National 
Wildlife Refuge;
0
d. Revising paragraph C.2.v. of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge;
0
e. Adding paragraph C.18. of Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge;
0
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
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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 allow only bows (no crossbows) for deer and hog hunting 
during the archery hunt.
* * * * *

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    5. We allow only 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.
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8. Amend Sec.  32.32 Illinois by:
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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;
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b. Revising Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge;
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c. Revising paragraphs A., B.1., C.1., and D. of Cypress Creek National 
Wildlife Refuge;
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d. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., B., C., and D.1. of Emiquon National 
Wildlife Refuge;
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e. Revising paragraphs D.3. and D.4. of Meredosia National Wildlife 
Refuge;
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f. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., B., C., and D. of Middle Mississippi 
River National Wildlife Refuge; and
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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 
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. We prohibit the public entering 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.

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    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 hunt goose only following the closure of the State duck 
hunting season.
    iii. We allow goose hunting only 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 open only to 
archery hunting.

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    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 allow fishing only 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.
* * * * *

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9. Amend Sec.  32.33 Indiana by:
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a. Revising paragraphs B., C., and D. of Big Oaks National Wildlife 
Refuge;
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b. Revising paragraphs B., C., and D. of Muscatatuck National Wildlife 
Refuge; and
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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 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 boats only 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 allow the use of hunting dogs only 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 allow .22 caliber rifles only 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 allow only 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 allow the use of boats only on Stanfield Lake. We prohibit 
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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 allow fishing only 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 allow motorboats only 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 allow fishing only 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).
    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.

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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 enter the hunting areas only 
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 hunt only 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 not construct or use permanent blinds or stands. 
Hunters must remove hunting blinds or stands and other property by the 
close of the season (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.

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    13. We allow anglers on the refuge from \1/2\ hour before legal 
sunrise to \1/2\ hour after legal sunset.
* * * * *

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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 use only 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 allow only 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 possess only 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.
* * * * *
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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:


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.
* * * * *

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13. Amend Sec.  32.37 Louisiana by:
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a. Revising paragraphs A. and B. of Atchafalaya National Wildlife 
Refuge;
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b. Revising paragraphs D.1. and D.2. of Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife 
Refuge;
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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;
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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;
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e. Adding paragraph C.8. of Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge;
0
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 newly designated 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;
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g. Revising paragraphs A., D.2., D.4., D.5., D.7., D.14., and D.15. of 
Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge;
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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;
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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;
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j. Revising paragraph A.6. and adding paragraph C.11. of D'Arbonne 
National Wildlife Refuge;
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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;
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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 newly 
designated paragraph C.6. and paragraphs D.6., D.8., and D.15. of Grand 
Cote National Wildlife Refuge;
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m. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.7., and A.8., revising the introductory 
text of

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paragraph C., removing paragraph C.5., redesignating paragraphs C.6. 
through C.12. as paragraphs C.5. through C.11., revising newly 
redesignated paragraph C.6., and revising paragraph D.5. of Lacassine 
National Wildlife Refuge;
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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 newly redesignated 
paragraphs C.4. and C.10., and adding paragraphs C.17. and C.18. of 
Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge;
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o. Revising paragraphs A.3., A.5., C.1., C.3., C.6., D.3., and D.4. of 
Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge;
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p. Adding paragraph C.9. of Red River National Wildlife Refuge;
0
q. Revising paragraphs A., D.4., D.7. introductory text, D.7.i., D.8. 
introductory text, D.8.ii., D.8.viii., and D.8.xii. of Sabine National 
Wildlife Refuge;
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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., and C.6. through C.15., adding paragraphs 
C.16. through C.18., and revising paragraph D. of Tensas River National 
Wildlife Refuge; and
0
s. Revising paragraphs A.8. and A.12., the introductory text of 
paragraph C., revising paragraph C.4., and adding paragraph C.11. 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.
* * * * *

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 allow hunting of deer only 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 
the 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.
* * * * *

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    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 allow dogs to only 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 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 
facility, or 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 cm\2\) 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 supervise only 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

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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 allow only 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 allow only 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 
the close 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 cm\2\) 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)).
* * * * *

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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.
* * * * *
    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 
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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 hunting 
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 hunting 
brochure for details).
* * * * *
    17. We allow only 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 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 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 
one deer. The State season 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 allow waterfowl hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and 
Sundays during the State teal season and during the regular State 
waterfowl season for the west zone.
    3. We allow hunters to enter the refuge and launch boats only 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 allow launching of boats on trailers only 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 allow operation of outboard motors only 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 use only 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:

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    i. You must take crabs only 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 cast net only 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 (see Sec.  27.42(b) of this chapter).
* * * * *
    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 25 x 12 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 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 (see 
Sec.  27.42(b) of this chapter).
    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

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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 (see Sec.  27.93 of this 
chapter).
    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. 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 25 x 12 
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. * * *
* * * * *
    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.
    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:
* * * * *
    4. The daily bag limit is one antlered and one anterless deer. 
State season limits apply.
* * * * *
    11. 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)).
* * * * *

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14. Amend Sec.  32.38 Maine by:
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a. Revising paragraphs A. and B., the introductory text of paragraph 
C., and paragraph C.2. of Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge;
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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;
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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
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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

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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.  27.93 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 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:
    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. You must 
remove animals harvested within the Wilderness Areas 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 cm2) 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 30.
    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

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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 Baring Division 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 Baring Division that lies east of Route 191.
* * * * *
    14. * * *
    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 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 (2,600 
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.
* * * * *

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15. Amend Sec.  32.42 Minnesota by:
0
a. Revising paragraph C. of Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge;
0
b. Revising Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge;
0
c. Revising paragraphs A.2. and A.6. of Minnesota Valley National 
Wildlife Refuge; and
0
d. Revising Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge to read 
as follows:


Sec.  32.42  Minnesota.

* * * * *

Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    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. We will 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.
    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 
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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 C7).
    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.
    11. We prohibit the use of motorized boats.
    12. We prohibit the use of snowmobiles and ATVs.
    13. We prohibit camping.
* * * * *

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 
(see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    3. We allow only bank fishing on all refuge pools and open marshes.
* * * * *

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 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 from bringing 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]
* * * * *

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16. Amend Sec.  32.43 Mississippi by:
0
a. Revising paragraphs A.15., C.4., and C.12., and adding paragraph 
D.8. of Hillside National Wildlife Refuge;
0
b. Adding Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge;
0
c. Adding paragraph A.18., revising paragraphs B.1., C.4., C.8., and 
adding paragraph D.4. of Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge;

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0
d. Revising paragraph A.15., B.1., B.6., C.14., C.18., and adding 
paragraph D.9. of Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge;
0
e. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Noxubee National Wildlife 
Refuge;
0
f. Revising paragraphs A.17., B.1., C.21., D.1., and D.6. of Panther 
Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; and
0
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).
* * * * *
    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 allow shotguns only 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 allow dogs only 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 allow crossbows only in accordance with State law.
    6. We prohibit attaching stands to any power or utility pole.
    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).
    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 allow only 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).
* * * * *
    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.

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    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 possess only 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 allow dogs for rabbit and squirrel hunting only 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 allow ATVs, beginning the third Saturday in September 
through February 28, 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.
    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).
* * * * *
    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).
* * * * *

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17. Amend Sec.  32.44 Missouri by:
0
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;
0
b. Revising Great River National Wildlife Refuge; and
0
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., 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

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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 allow hunting blinds 
constructed only 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 open Long Island and Fox Island Divisions for upland game 
hunting only 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 allow deer hunting only during 
the ``Antlerless-Only'' portion of the State firearms deer season.
    4. On the Delair Division, we allow muzzleloader deer hunting only 
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 allow turkey hunting only 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 allow bank fishing only 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 
brought onto the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see Sec. Sec.  
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    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.
* * * * *
    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 brought onto the refuge at the end of 
each day (see Sec.  27.93 of this chapter).
    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 allow only shotguns with 
approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    7. We prohibit the use of salt or mineral blocks.
    8. We allow portable tree stands only 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 allow only 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.
* * * * *

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18. Amend Sec.  32.45 Montana by:
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a. Adding Benton Lake Wetland Management District in alphabetical 
order;
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b. Adding paragraph A.3., and revising paragraphs B.3. and C. of Black 
Coulee National Wildlife Refuge;
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c. Adding Bowdoin Wetland Management District in alphabetical order;
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d. Adding Charles M. Russell Wetland Management District in 
alphabetical order;
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e. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Creedman Coulee National 
Wildlife Refuge;
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f. Adding paragraph A.3. and revising paragraphs B. and C. of Hewitt 
Lake National Wildlife Refuge;
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g. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. of Lake Thibadeau National 
Wildlife Refuge;
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h. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., adding paragraph A.16., and revising 
paragraph C.4. of Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge;
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i. Adding Northeast Montana Wetland Management District in alphabetical 
order; and
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j. Adding Northwest Montana Wetland Management District in alphabetical 
order 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

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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 allow the use of only 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 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: You must remove 
all watercraft and personal equipment following each day of hunting 
(see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow only upland game bird hunting on 
all WPAs 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 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:

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    1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
    2. Fox and coyote hunters may use only 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:
    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.

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    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.
* * * * *
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19. Amend Sec.  32.48 New Hampshire by:
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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
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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:
    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 cm \2\) 
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.
* * * * *

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20. 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.

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    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.
* * * * *

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21. Amend Sec.  32.50 New Mexico by:
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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;
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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
0
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 11:00 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 1:00 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 possess only 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 specific 
dates and information regarding these special days in the refuge's 
2008-2009 hunt leaflet.
* * * * *

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22. 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 possess only 25 or fewer approved nontoxic shells while 
in the field (see Sec.  32.2(k)).
* * * * *

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23. Amend Sec.  32.52 North Carolina by:
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a. Removing paragraph A.3., redesignating paragraphs A.4. through A.7. 
as paragraphs A.3. through A.6. of Currituck National Wildlife Refuge;
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b. Revising the heading of MacKay Island National Wildlife Refuge to 
read Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge;
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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 
newly redesignated 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;
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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.

* * * * *

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

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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 possess only 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 allow the use of only 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 possess only 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.
* * * * *

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24. Amend Sec.  32.53 North Dakota by:
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a. Revising paragraphs B.1. through B.3., revising paragraphs C.1. 
through C.4., and revising paragraph D. of Audubon National Wildlife 
Refuge;
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b. Revising paragraph A.2. of Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge; and
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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. 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 allow only 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 only during the migratory game bird 
hunting season; 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 allow hunting only 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:

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    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 p.m. (noon) on the 
first day of the archery, gun, or muzzleloader deer hunting season.
    3. We will allow only 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.
* * * * *

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25. Amend Sec.  32.55 Oklahoma by:
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a. Revising paragraphs B.1., B.2., B.6., and C.6. of Deep Fork National 
Wildlife Refuge;
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b. Revising paragraph D.1. and removing paragraph D.2. of Little River 
National Wildlife Refuge;
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c. Revising paragraph D.6. of Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge;
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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;
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e. Redesignating paragraphs D.3. through D.12. as paragraphs D.4. 
through D.13. and adding a new paragraph D.3. of Tishomingo National 
Wildlife Refuge; and
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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 allow only shotguns, .22 caliber rimfire rifles, and .17 
caliber rimfire rifles for rabbit and squirrel. We allow only 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 open the refuge to hunting only 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 5:00 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 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.

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26. Amend Sec.  32.56 Oregon by:
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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; 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;
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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
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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 possess only approved nontoxic 
shotshells (see Sec.  32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or fewer per day.

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27. Amend 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. * * *
* * * * *

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    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.
* * * * *

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28. Amend Sec.  32.60 South Carolina by:
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a. Revising the listing of ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge to read 
Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge, placing 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;
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b. Revising paragraph D. of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge;
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c. Adding paragraphs A.9. and B.5., and revising paragraph C. of 
Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge;
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d. Revising paragraph C.6. of Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge; 
and
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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 cm2) 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 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 hog, and turkey 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 cm2) 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 and 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

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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 at the end of the hunt 
(see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
* * * * *

Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    6. We prohibit permanent blinds. You must remove portable blinds 
and decoys at the end of each day (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of 
this chapter).
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    4. We prohibit squirrel and/or raccoon hunting from a boat or other 
water conveyance on the refuge.
* * * * *

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29. Amend Sec.  32.61 South Dakota by:
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a. Revising paragraph C. of Lake Andes Wetland Management District; and
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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 allow the use of archery equipment only 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.
* * * * *

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30. Amend Sec.  32.62 Tennessee by:
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a. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.3., B.2., C.2., and adding paragraph 
D.5. of Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge;
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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
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c. Adding paragraph A.11. and revising paragraph B.5. of Tennessee 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.62  Tennessee.

* * * * *

Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    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.
* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. Condition A2 applies.
* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    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. * * *
* * * * *
    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.
* * * * *

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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31. Amend Sec.  32.63 Texas by:
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a. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.4., A.10., A.16., and D. of Anahuac 
National Wildlife Refuge;
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b. Revising paragraphs C.6. and C.11. and removing paragraph C.17. of 
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge;
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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., and 
revising newly designated paragraphs A.10, A.11., and A.14., and 
revising paragraph D. of McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge;

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d. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.8., A.11., and D. of Texas Point 
National Wildlife Refuge;
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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.

* * * * *

Anahuac 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.
* * * * *
    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 daily or $40 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 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.
* * * * *
    16. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. We allow portable blinds 
or temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds from 
the refuge daily (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
* * * * *
    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 allow fishing and crabbing only 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 launch nonmotorized boats only along East Bay Bayou and 
along the shoreline of East Galveston Bay.
    5. We prohibit fishing from or mooring to water control structures.
* * * * *

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    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.
* * * * *
    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 may only 
access hunt units by foot or bicycle.
* * * * *

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 from 
the refuge daily (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
* * * * *
    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.
* * * * *

Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    2. You must possess and carry a current signed refuge hunting 
permit

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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 from 
the refuge daily (see Sec. Sec.  27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
* * * * *
    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 only 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 only 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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32. 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.

* * * * *

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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33. Amend Sec.  32.66 Virginia by:
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a. Revising paragraph C. of Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife 
Refuge;
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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.

* * * * *

Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    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 cm \2\) 
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.
* * * * *

Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    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 open the Cow 
Island area of the refuge only 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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34. Amend Sec.  32.67 Washington by:
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a. Adding paragraph B.3. of Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife 
Refuge;
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b. Revising paragraphs B.1. and B.3. and revising paragraph C.1. of 
McNary National Wildlife Refuge;
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c. Revising paragraphs A.3. and A.4. of Toppenish National Wildlife 
Refuge; and
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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.

* * * * *

Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge

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

McNary National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *
    B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
    1. On the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, we allow hunting of only 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. Big Game Hunting. * * *
    1. On the Juniper Canyon and Wallula Units, we allow shotgun and 
archery hunting only.
* * * * *

Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
    3. We allow dove hunting only on the Cloe, Webb, Petty, Halvorson, 
Chambers, and Isiri Units.
    4. On the Pumphouse and Robbins Road Units, you may possess only 
approved nontoxic shotshells (see Sec.  32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or 
less per day.
* * * * *

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35. Amend Sec.  32.69 Wisconsin by:
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a. Revising the introductory text of paragraphs A., B., and C., and 
revising paragraphs C.1. and D. of Horicon National Wildlife Refuge; 
and
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b. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A. of Whittlesey Creek 
National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:


Sec.  32.69  Wisconsin.

* * * * *

Horicon 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:
* * * * *
    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 allow only 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:
* * * * *

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36. Amend Sec.  32.71 United States Unincorporated Pacific Insular 
Possessions by revising Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge to read 
as follows:


Sec.  32.71  United States Unincorporated Pacific Insular Possessions.

* * * * *

Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

    Dated: April 2, 2008.
David M. Vehrey,
Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.
[FR Doc. E8-12188 Filed 6-10-08; 8:45 am]
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