Subchapter C—The National Wildlife Refuge System

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SUBCHAPTER C—THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM

PART 25—ADMINISTRATIVE Subpart A—Introduction PROVISIONS § 25.11 Purpose of regulations. Subpart A—Introduction (a) The regulations in this subchapter govern general administration Sec. of units of the National Wildlife Refuge 25.11 Purpose of regulations. System, public notice of changes in 25.12 What do these terms mean? 25.13 Other applicable laws. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service policy regarding Refuge System units, Subpart B—Administrative Provisions issuance of permits required on Refuge System units and other administrative 25.21 When and how do we open and close aspects involving the management of areas of the National Wildlife Refuge various units of the National Wildlife System to public access and use or con- Refuge System. The regulations in this tinue a use? 25.22 Lost and found articles. subchapter apply to areas of land and 25.23 What are the general regulations and water held by the United States in fee information collection requirements? title and to property interests in such land and water in less than fee, includ- Subpart C—Public Notice ing but not limited to easements. For areas held in less than fee, the regula- 25.31 General provisions. tions in this subchapter apply only to Subpart D—Permits the extent that the property interest held by the United States may be af- 25.41 Who issues refuge permits? fected. The regulations in this sub- 25.42 Permits required to be exhibited on re- chapter also apply to and govern those quest. areas of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal 25.43 Who may terminate or revoke a per- over which management responsibility mit and why? has been transferred to the U.S. Fish 25.44 How do we grant permits for easement and Wildlife Service under the Rocky area uses? Mountain Arsenal Act of 1992 (Pub. L. 25.45 Appeals procedure. 102–402, 106 Stat. 1961), before their es- Subpart E—Fees and Charges tablishment as a refuge and inclusion in the National Wildlife Refuge Sys- 25.51 General provisions. tem. 25.52 Designation. (b) All national wildlife refuges are 25.53 Establishment of single visit entrance maintained for the primary purpose of fees. developing a national program of wild- 25.54 Posting and public notification. life and ecological conservation and re- 25.55 Refuge admission permits. 25.56 Enforcement. habilitation. These refuges are estab- 25.57 Exceptions and exemptions. lished for the restoration, preservation, development and management of wild- Subpart F—Concessions life and wildlands habitat; for the protection and preservation of endangered 25.61 General provisions. or threatened species and their habitat; and for the management of wildlife and Subpart G—Safety Regulations wildlands to obtain the maximum ben- 25.71 Public safety. efits from these resources. 25.72 Reporting of accidents. [41 FR 9166, Mar. 3, 1976, as amended at 51 FR AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 7574, Mar. 5, 1986; 62 FR 47375, Sept. 9, 1997] 668dd, and 715i, 3901 et seq.; and Pub. L. 102– 402, 106 Stat. 1961. § 25.12 What do these terms mean?

SOURCE: 41 FR 9166, Mar. 3, 1976, unless oth- (a) As used in the rules and regula- erwise noted. tions in this subchapter:

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Authorized official means any Federal, Coordination area means a wildlife State or local official empowered to en- management area made available to a force provisions of this subchapter C. State by cooperative agreement be- Big game means large game animals, tween the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv- including moose, elk, caribou, reindeer, ice and a State agency having control musk ox, deer, bighorn sheep, moun- over wildlife resources pursuant to sec- tain goat, pronghorn, bear, and pec- tion 4 of the Fish and Wildlife Coordi- cary, or such species as the separate nation Act (16 U.S.C. 664 or by long- States may so classify within their term leases or agreements pursuant to boundaries. title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Compatibility determination means a Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1010 et seq.). The written determination signed and States manage coordination areas but dated by the Refuge Manager and Re- they are part of the National Wildlife gional Chief, signifying that a proposed Refuge System. The compatibility or existing use of a national wildlife standard does not apply to coordina- refuge is a compatible use or is not a tion areas. compatible use. The Director makes Director means the Director, U.S. this delegation through the Regional Fish and Wildlife Service or the au- Director. thorized representative of such official. Compatible use means a proposed or Easement means a less than fee inter- existing wildlife-dependent rec- est in land or water acquired and ad- reational use or any other use of a na- ministered by the U.S. Fish and Wild- tional wildlife refuge that, based on sound professional judgment, will not life Service for the purpose of main- materially interfere with or detract taining fish and wildlife habitat. from the fulfillment of the National Fish, Wildlife, and Fish and wildlife Wildlife Refuge System mission or the mean any member of the animal king- purpose(s) of the national wildlife ref- dom in a wild, unconfined state, wheth- uge. er alive or dead, including a part, prod- Comprehensive conservation plan uct, egg, or offspring of the member. means a document that describes the Migratory bird means and refers to desired future conditions of a refuge or those species of birds listed under planning unit and provides long-range § 10.13 of this chapter. guidance and management direction to National wildlife refuge, and Refuge achieve the purposes of the refuge; mean a designated area of land, water, helps fulfill the mission of the Refuge or an interest in land or water located System; maintains and, where appro- within the National Wildlife Refuge priate, restores the ecological integrity System but does not include coordina- of each refuge and the Refuge System; tion areas. helps achieve the goals of the National National Wildlife Refuge System, and Wilderness Preservation System; and System mean all lands, waters, and in- meets other mandates. terests therein administered by the Conservation, and Management mean U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as wild- to sustain and, where appropriate, re- life refuges, wildlife ranges, wildlife store and enhance, healthy populations management areas, waterfowl produc- of fish, wildlife, and plants utilizing, in tion areas, coordination areas, and accordance with applicable Federal and other areas for the protection and con- State laws, methods and procedures as- servation of fish and wildlife including sociated with modern scientific re- those that are threatened with extinc- source programs. Such methods and tion as determined in writing by the procedures include, consistent with the Director or so directed by Presidential provisions of the National Wildlife Ref- or Secretarial order. The determina- uge System Administration Act of 1966 tion by the Director may not be dele- (16 U.S.C. 668dd–668ee), protection, research, census, law enforcement, habi- gated. tat management, propagation, live National Wildlife Refuge System mis- trapping and transplantation, and reg- sion, and System mission mean to admin- ulated taking. ister a national network of lands and

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waters for the conservation, manage- Refuge use, and Use of a refuge mean a ment, and where appropriate, restora- recreational use (including refuge action of the fish, wildlife, and plant re- tions associated with a recreational sources and their habitats within the use or other general public use), refuge United States for the benefit of present management economic activity, or and future generations of Americans. other use of a national wildlife refuge Nontoxic shot means steel shot or by the public or other non-National other shot approved pursuant to 50 Wildlife Refuge System entity. CFR 20.134. Regional Director means the official in Plant means any member of the plant charge of a Region of the U.S. Fish and kingdom in a wild, unconfined state, Wildlife Service or the authorized rep- including any plant community, seed, resentative of such official. root, or other part of a plant. Secretary means the Secretary of the Purpose(s) of the refuge means the Interior or the authorized representa- purposes specified in or derived from tive of such official. the law, proclamation, executive order, Service, We, and Us mean the U.S. agreement, public land order, donation Fish and Wildlife Service, Department document, or administrative memo- of the Interior. randum establishing, authorizing, or Sound professional judgment means a expanding a national wildlife refuge, finding, determination, or decision national wildlife refuge unit, or na- that is consistent with principles of tional wildlife refuge subunit. For ref- sound fish and wildlife management uges that encompass Congressionally and administration, available science designated wilderness, the purposes of and resources, and adherence to the re- the Wilderness Act are additional pur- quirements of the National Wildlife poses of the wilderness portion of the Refuge System Administration Act of refuge. 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd–668ee), and other Refuge management activity means an applicable laws. Included in this find- activity conducted by the Service or a ing, determination, or decision is a ref- Service-authorized agent to fulfill one uge manager’s field experience and or more purposes of the national wild- knowledge of the particular refuge’s re- life refuge, or the National Wildlife sources. Refuge System mission. Service-au- State, and United States mean one or thorized agents include contractors, more of the States of the United cooperating agencies, cooperating asso- States, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, ciations, refuge support groups, and the Virgin Islands, Guam, and the ter- volunteers. ritories and possessions of the United Refuge management economic activity States. means a refuge management activity Waterfowl production area means any on a national wildlife refuge which re- wetland or pothole area acquired pur- sults in generation of a commodity suant to section 4(c) of the amended which is or can be sold for income or Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act (72 revenue or traded for goods or services. Stat. 487; 16 U.S.C. 718d(c)), owned or Examples include: Farming, grazing, controlled by the United States and ad- haying, timber harvesting, and trap- ministered by the U.S. Fish and Wild- ping. life Service as a part of the National Regional Chief means the official in Wildlife Refuge System. charge of the National Wildlife Refuge Wildlife-dependent recreational use, System within a Region of the U.S. and Wildlife-dependent recreation mean a Fish and Wildlife Service or the au- use of a national wildlife refuge involv- thorized representative of such official. ing hunting, fishing, wildlife observa- Refuge Manager means the official dition and photography, or environ- rectly in charge of a national wildlife mental education and interpretation. refuge or the authorized representative The National Wildlife Refuge System of such official. In the case of a na- Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. tional wildlife refuge complex, this re- 668dd–668ee), specifies that these are fers to the official directly in charge of the six priority general public uses of the complex. the National Wildlife Refuge System.

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Wildlife management area means a (1) We will complete compatibility general term used in describing a vari- determinations for uses of Alaska Na- ety of areas that are managed for wild- tive Claims Settlement Act 22(g) lands life purposes which may be included in in compliance with the following re- the National Wildlife Refuge System. quirements: You means the public. (i) Refuge managers will work with (b) Unless otherwise stated the defi- 22(g) landowners in implementation of nitions found in 50 CFR 10.12 also apply these regulations. The landowners to all of subchapter C of this title 50. should contact the Refuge Manager in [41 FR 9166, Mar. 3, 1976, as amended at 51 FR advance of initiating a use and request 7574, Mar. 5, 1986; 60 FR 62040, Dec. 4, 1995; 64 a compatibility determination. After a FR 14150, Mar. 24, 1999; 65 FR 62480, Oct. 18, compatibility determination is re- 2000] quested, refuge managers have no longer than ninety (90) days to com- § 25.13 Other applicable laws. plete the compatibility determination Nothing in this subchapter shall be and notify the landowner of the finding construed to relieve a person from any by providing a copy of the compat- other applicable requirements imposed ibility determination or to inform the by a local ordinance or by a statute or landowner of the specific reasons for regulation of any State or of the delay. If a refuge manager believes United States. that a finding of not compatible is likely, the Refuge Manager will notify Subpart B—Administrative the landowner prior to rendering a de- Provisions cision to encourage dialog on how the proposed use might be modified to be § 25.21 When and how do we open and compatible. close areas of the National Wildlife (ii) Refuge managers will allow all Refuge System to public access and uses proposed by 22(g) landowners when use or continue a use? the Refuge Manager determines the use (a) Except as provided below, all to be compatible with refuge purposes. areas included in the National Wildlife (iii) Compatibility determinations Refuge System are closed to public ac- will include only evaluations of how cess until and unless we open the area the proposed use would affect the abil- for a use or uses in accordance with the ity of the refuge to meet its mandated National Wildlife Refuge System Ad- purposes. The National Wildlife Refuge ministration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. System mission will not be considered 668dd–668ee), the Refuge Recreation Act in the evaluation. Refuge purposes will of 1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k–460k–4) and this include both pre-ANILCA purposes and subchapter C. See 50 CFR 36 for details those established by ANILCA, so long on use and access restrictions, and the as they do not conflict. If conflicts public participation and closure proc- arise, ANILCA purposes will take prec- ess established for Alaska national edence. wildlife refuges. We may open an area (iv) A determination that a use is not by regulation, individual permit, or compatible may be appealed by the public notice, in accordance with § 25.31 landowner to the Regional Director. of this subchapter. The appeal must be submitted in writ- (b) We may open a national wildlife ing within forty-five (45) days of re- refuge for any refuge use, or expand, ceipt of the determination. The appeals renew, or extend an existing refuge use process provided for in 50 CFR 36.41(i) only after the Refuge Manager deter- (3) through (5) will apply. mines that it is a compatible use and (v) Compatibility determinations for not inconsistent with any applicable proposed uses of 22(g) lands will only law. Lands subject to the patent re- evaluate the effects of the use on the strictions imposed by Section 22(g) of adjacent refuge lands, and the ability the Alaska Native Claims Settlement of that refuge to achieve its purposes, Act are subject to the compatibility re- not on the effects of the proposed use quirements of Parts 25 and 26 of 50 CFR to the 22(g) lands. except as otherwise provided in para- (vi) Compatibility determinations for graph (b)(1) of this section. 22(g) lands that a use is compatible are

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not subject to re-evaluation unless the the preparation or revision of a com- use changes significantly, significant prehensive conservation plan, or at new information is made available that least every 15 years, whichever is ear- could affect the compatibility deter- lier. In addition, a refuge manager al- mination, or if requested by the land- ways may re-evaluate the compat- owner. ibility of a use at any time. (vii) Refuge comprehensive conserva- (g) Except for uses specifically au- tion plans will not include 22(g) lands, thorized for a period longer than 10 and compatibility determinations af- years (such as right-of-ways), we will fecting such lands will not to be auto- re-evaluate compatibility determina- matically re-evaluated when the plans tions for all existing uses other than are routinely updated. wildlife-dependent recreational uses (viii) Refuge special use permits will when conditions under which the use is not be required for compatible uses of permitted change significantly, or if 22(g) lands. Special conditions nec- there is significant new information re- essary to ensure a proposed use is com- garding the effects of the use, or at patible may be included in the compat- least every 10 years, whichever is ear- ibility determination and must be com- lier. In addition, a refuge manager al- plied with for the use to be considered ways may re-evaluate the compat- compatible. ibility of a use at any time. (c) The Refuge Manager may tempo- (h) For uses in existence on Novem- rarily allow or initiate any refuge use ber 17, 2000 that were specifically au- without making a compatibility deter- thorized for a period longer than 10 mination if necessary to protect the years (such as right-of-ways), our com- health and safety of the public or any patibility re-evaluation will examine fish or wildlife population. compliance with the terms and condi- (d) When we add lands to the Na- tions of the authorization, not the au- tional Wildlife Refuge System, the Ref- thorization itself. We will frequently uge Manager will identify, prior to ac- monitor and review the activity to en- quisition, withdrawal, transfer, reclas- sure that the permittee carries out all sification, or donation of those lands, permit terms and conditions. However, existing wildlife-dependent rec- the Service will request modifications reational public uses (if any) deter- to the terms and conditions of these mined to be compatible that we will permits from the permittee if the Serv- permit to continue on an interim basis, ice determines that such changes are pending completion of the comprehen- necessary to ensure that the use re- sive conservation plan for the national mains compatible. After November 17, wildlife refuge. We will make these 2000 no uses will be permitted or re-au- compatibility determinations in ac- thorized, for a period longer than 10 cordance with procedures in § 26.41 of years, unless the terms and conditions this subchapter. for such long-term permits specifically (e) In the event of a threat or emer- allows for modifications to the terms gency endangering the health and safe- and conditions, if necessary to ensure ty of the public or property or to pro- compatibility. We will make a new tect the resources of the area, the Ref- compatibility determination prior to uge Manager may close or curtail ref- extending or renewing such long-term uge uses of all or any part of an opened uses at the expiration of the authoriza- area to public access and use in accord- tion. When we prepare a compatibility ance with the provisions in § 25.31, determination for re-authorization of without advance notice. See 50 CFR an existing right-of-way, we will base 36.42 for procedures on closing Alaska our analysis on the existing conditions national wildlife refuges. with the use in place, not from a pre- (f) We will re-evaluate compatibility use perspective. determinations for existing wildlife-de- (i) When we re-evaluate a use for pendent recreational uses when condi- compatibility, we will take a fresh tions under which the use is permitted look at the use and prepare a new com- change significantly, or if there is sig- patibility determination following the nificant new information regarding the procedure outlined in 50 CFR 26.41. effects of the use, or concurrently with [65 FR 62481, Oct. 18, 2000]

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§ 25.22 Lost and found articles. (d) Other appropriate methods which Lost articles or money found on a na- will give the public actual or construc- tional wildlife refuge are to be imme- tive notice of the permitted or cur- diately turned in to the nearest refuge tailed public access, use, or rec- office. reational activity.

§ 25.23 What are the general regula- Subpart D—Permits tions and information collection requirements? § 25.41 Who issues refuge permits? The Office of Management and Budg- We authorize the refuge manager of et has approved the information collec- the facility where an activity is to tion requirements contained in sub- take place to issue permits required by chapter C, parts 25, 32, and 36 under 44 this subchapter C unless the regula- U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and assigned the fol- tions in this subchapter C require the lowing control numbers: 1018–0014 for applicant to obtain the applicable per- Special Use Permit Applications on mit from the Director or Secretary. In National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska; those situations, the refuge manager 1018–0102 for Special Use Permit Appli- will so inform the applicant, giving the cations on National Wildlife Refuges applicant all necessary information as Outside Alaska; and 1018–0140 for Hunt- to how and where to apply. ing and Fishing Application Forms and [67 FR 58942, Sept. 18, 2002] Activity Reports for National Wildlife Refuges. We collect information to as- § 25.42 Permits required to be exhib- sist us in administering our programs ited on request. in accordance with statutory authori- Any person on a national wildlife ref- ties that require that recreational or uge shall upon request by any author- other uses be compatible with the pri- ized official exhibit the required Fed- mary purposes for which the areas were eral or State permit or license author- established. Send comments on any as- izing their presence and activity on the pect of these forms to the Information area and shall furnish such other infor- Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish mation for identification purposes as and Wildlife Service, MS 222 ARLSQ, may be requested. Washington, DC 20240. [74 FR 41355, Aug. 17, 2009] § 25.43 Who may terminate or revoke a permit and why? Subpart C—Public Notice The refuge manager may terminate or revoke a permit at any time for non- § 25.31 General provisions. compliance with the terms of the per- Whenever a particular public access, mit or of the regulations in this sub- use or recreational activity of any type chapter C; for nonuse; for violation of whatsoever, not otherwise expressly any law, regulation, or order applicable permitted under this subchapter, is to the refuge; or to protect public permitted on a national wildlife refuge health or safety or the resources of a or where public access, use, or rec- national wildlife refuge. reational or other activities previously [67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] permitted are curtailed, the public may be notified by any of the following § 25.44 How do we grant permits for methods, all of which supplement this easement area uses? subchapter C: (a) The provisions of this subsection (a) Official signs posted conspicu- shall govern the regulation of activi- ously at appropriate intervals and loca- ties that affect easement interests actions; quired by the United States. All other (b) Special regulations issued under provisions of subchapter C shall apply the provisions of § 26.33 of this sub- to activities within such easement chapter C. areas, but only to the extent that those (c) Maps available in the office of the provisions are directly or indirectly re- refuge manager, regional director, or lated to the protection of those ease- area director, or ment interests expressly acquired by

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the United States which are specified cant shall have twenty (20) days after in the easement agreement itself, and notification in which to present to the are not inconsistent with the provi- refuge manager, orally or in writing, a sions of this subsection. statement in opposition to the pro- (b) We require permits for use of posed action or date. The permittee or easement areas administered by us applicant shall be notified in writing where proposed activities may affect within twenty (20) days after receipt of the property interest acquired by the the statement in opposition, of the ref- United States. Applications for permits uge manager’s final decision or order. will be submitted in writing to the Re- (c) Appeals, how taken. If the refuge gional Director or a designee. We may manager still intends to proceed with grant special use permits to owners of the proposed action, the permittee or servient estates, or to third parties applicant shall have thirty (30) days with the owner’s agreement, by the Re- from the postmarked date of the refuge gional Director or a designee, upon manager’s final decision or order in written determination that such per- which to file a written appeal to the mitted use is compatible. If we ulti- appropriate area manager. The appel- mately determine that the requested lant (permittee or applicant) shall be use will not affect the United States’ notified in writing within thirty (30) interest, the Regional Director will days from the postmarked date of the issue a letter of non-objection. appeal of the area manager’s decision. (c) In instances where the third appli- The appellant shall have (30) days from cant is a governmental entity which the postmarked date of the area man- has acquired a partial interest in the ager’s decision to further appeal in servient estate by subsequent con- writing to the appropriate regional di- demnation, a special use permit may rector. be granted to the governmental entity without the servient estate owner’s (d) Decision of regional director. The agreement if the regional director or regional director’s decision shall be his or her designee determines: final and issued in writing to the appel- (1) The permitted use is compatible; lant within thirty (30) days from the and postmarked date of the appeal. (2) The permitted use is consistent (e) Oral presentation. The appellant with the partial property interests ob- shall be provided an opportunity for tained through condemnation. oral presentation before the area man- (d) Regulations pertaining to rights- ager or the regional director within the of-way in easement areas are contained respective thirty (30) day appeal peri- in 50 CFR part 29.21. ods. (f) Addresses. The addresses of the ap- [51 FR 7575, Mar. 5, 1986, as amended at 65 FR propriate officials to whom appeals 62482, Oct. 18, 2000] may be taken shall be furnished in § 25.45 Appeals procedure. each decision or order. (g) Compli- (a) Who may appeal. Any person who Suspension pending appeal. is adversely affected by a refuge man- ance with any decision or order of a ager’s decision or order relating to the refuge manager shall not be suspended person’s permit granted by the Service, by reason of an appeal having been or application for permit, within the taken unless such suspension is author- National Wildlife Refuge System. This ized in writing by the area manager or section does not apply to permits or regional director (depending upon the applications for rights-of-way. See official before whom the appeal is § 29.22 for the hearing and appeals pro- pending), and then only upon a deter- cedure on rights-of-way. mination by these officials that such (b) Preliminary procedure. Prior to suspension will not be detrimental to making any adverse decision or order the interests of the United States or on a permit or application for permit, upon submission and acceptance of a the refuge manager shall notify the bond deemed adequate to indemnify permittee or applicant orally or in the United States from loss or damage. writing of the proposed action and its [42 FR 64120, Dec. 22, 1977. Redesignated at 51 effective date. The permittee or appli- FR 7575, Mar. 5, 1986]

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Subpart E—Fees and Charges § 25.55 Refuge admission permits. (a) Unless otherwise provided, per- SOURCE: 52 FR 29860, Aug. 12, 1987, unless sons entering an Entrance Fee Area otherwise noted. shall obtain and be in possession of a valid admission permit. § 25.51 General provisions. (b) The following five types of per- Reasonable charges and fees may be mits allowing entrance onto an En- established for public recreational use trance Fee Area will be available for issue or purchase at such area and, ex- of and, except in Alaska, entrance onto cept for refuge-specific permits, at Fish national wildlife refuges. Regulations and Wildlife Service Regional and regarding recreational use fees are con- Washington, DC Offices, and at other tained in 36 CFR part 71. Regulations locations as may be designated. regarding entrance fees are contained (1) Single visit permit with a charge in this subpart E. not to exceed $3 per person or $7.50 per noncommercial vehicle (single visit § 25.52 Designation. can be defined as 1–15 days, dependent To be designated as an ‘‘Entrance upon a determination of the period of Fee Area’’, a unit of the National Wild- time reasonably and ordinarily nec- life Refuge System must be found to essary for such a visit at a particular demonstrate that: refuge unit). (a) The level of visitation for rec- (2) Golden Eagle Passport. reational purposes is high enough to (3) Golden Age Passport. justify the collection of fees for admis- (4) Golden Access Passport. sion permits for economic reasons; (5) Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conservation (Duck) Stamp. To be (b) There is a practical mechanism in valid, the Duck Stamp must be current existence for implementing and oper- and bear the signature of the holder on ating a system of collecting fees for ad- the front. mission permits; and (c) Imposition of a fee for admission § 25.56 Enforcement. permits is not likely to result in undue Permits issued or used for entrance economic hardship for a significant onto Entrance Fee Areas are non- number of visitors to the unit. transferable. Failure to pay the entrance fee, to display upon request of § 25.53 Establishment of single visit an authorized official a valid permit, or entrance fees. to comply with other entrance fee pro- Entrance fees established for single visions, rules or regulations, will be visit permits at a designated Entrance subject to the penalties prescribed in 50 Fee Area shall consider the following CFR 28.31. criteria with regard to the local area within which the refuge is located: § 25.57 Exceptions and exemptions. (a) The direct and indirect cost to At Entrance Fee Areas: the Government. (a) Special admission permits for (b) The benefits to the permit holder. uses, such as group activities, may be (c) The public policy or interest issued. served. (b) No entrance fee shall be charged for persons under 16 years of age. (d) The comparable fees charged by (c) No entrance fee shall be charged non-Federal public agencies. for travel by private noncommercial (e) The economic and administrative vehicle over any road or highway es- feasibility of fee collection. tablished as part of the National Fed- eral Aid System (defined in 23 U.S.C. § 25.54 Posting and public notification. 101), which is commonly used by the The public shall be notified that an public as a means of travel between entrance fee is charged through refuge two places which are outside the En- publications and posted designation trance Fee Area. signs in accordance with § 25.31 of this (d) No entrance fee shall be charged part. for travel by private noncommercial

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vehicle over any road or highway to bility of making any other accident re- any land in which such person has a ports which may be required. property interest if such land is within any Entrance Fee Area. PART 26—PUBLIC ENTRY AND USE (e) Persons accompanying the holder of a valid single visit permit, Federal Subpart A—Introduction Duck Stamp or Golden Eagle, Age, or Access Passport in a single, private, Sec. noncommercial vehicle shall be enti- 26.11 Purpose of regulations. tled to general entrance. Subpart B—Public Entry (f) Where entry is by any means other than single, private, noncommer- 26.21 General trespass provision. cial vehicle, the spouse, children, or 26.22 General exception for entry. parents accompanying the holder of a 26.23 Exception for entry to the head- valid single visit permit, Federal Duck quarters office. 26.24 Exception for entry when accompanied Stamp or Golden Eagle, Age, or Access by refuge personnel. Passport shall be entitled to general 26.25 Exception for entry to persons with an entrance. economic use privilege. 26.26 Exception for entry for use of emer- Subpart F—Concessions gency shelter. 26.27 Exception for entry on designated § 25.61 General provisions. routes of travel. Public use facilities may be operated Subpart C—Public Use and Recreation by concessionaires or cooperators under appropriate contact or legal 26.31 General provisions. agreement on national wildlife refuges 26.32 Recreational uses. 26.33 Special regulations. where there is a demonstrated justified 26.34 What are the special regulations con- need for services or facilities including, cerning public access, use, and recreation but not limited to, boat rentals, swim- for individual national wildlife refuges? ming facilities, conducted tours of spe- 26.35 Cabin sites. cial natural attractions, shelters, ta- 26.36 Public assemblies and meetings. bles, trailer lots, food, lodging, and re- 26.41 What is the process for determining if lated service. a use of a national wildlife refuge is a compatible use? Subpart G—Safety Regulations AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd–668ee, and 715i; Pub. L. 96–315 (94 Stat. § 25.71 Public safety. 958) and Pub. L. 98–146 (97 Stat. 955). Persons using national wildlife ref- SOURCE: 41 FR 9167, Mar. 3, 1976, unless otherwise noted. uges shall comply with the safety requirements which are established under the provisions of this subchapter Subpart A—Introduction C for each individual refuge and with § 26.11 Purpose of regulations. any safety provisions which may be included in leases, agreements, or use The regulations in this part govern permits. the circumstances under which the public can enter and use a national § 25.72 Reporting of accidents. wildlife refuge. Accidents involving damage to property, injury to the public or injury to Subpart B—Public Entry wildlife that occur within the boundaries of any national wildlife refuge are § 26.21 General trespass provision. to be reported as soon as possible, but (a) No person shall trespass, includ- in no event later than 24 hours after ing but not limited to entering, occu- the accident, by the persons involved, pying, using, or being upon, any na- to the refuge manager or other per- tional wildlife refuge, except as specifi- sonnel on duty at the national wildlife cally authorized in this subchapter C refuge headquarters. This report does or in other applicable Federal regula- not relieve persons from the responsi- tions.

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(b) No unconfined domestic animals, roads, and such roads, trails, footpaths, including but not limited to dogs, hogs, walkways, or other routes and areas cats, horses, sheep and cattle, shall be which are designated for public use permitted to enter upon any national under the provisions of this subchapter wildlife refuge or to roam at large upon C. such an area, except as specifically authorized under the provisions of § 26.34, Subpart C—Public Use and § 27.91 or § 29.2 of this subchapter C. Recreation

§ 26.22 General exception for entry. § 26.31 General provisions. (a) Any person entering or using any Public recreation will be permitted national wildlife refuge will comply on national wildlife refuges as an ap- with the regulations in this subchapter propriate incidental or secondary use, C, the provisions of any special regula- only after it has been determined that tions and any other official notifica- such recreational use is practicable and tion as is appropriate under § 25.31. not inconsistent with the primary ob- (b) A permit shall be required for any jectives for which each particular area person entering a national wildlife ref- was established or with other author- uge, unless otherwise provided under ized Federal operations. the provisions of subchapter C. The permittee will abide by all the terms § 26.32 Recreational uses. and conditions set forth in the permit. Recreational uses such as, but not § 26.23 Exception for entry to the limited to, sightseeing, nature observa- headquarters office. tion and photography, interpretive cen- The headquarters office of any na- ters and exhibits, hunting and fishing, tional wildlife refuge is open to public bathing, boating, camping, ice skating, access and admission during regularly picnicking, swimming, water skiing, established business hours. and other similar activities may be permitted on national wildlife refuges. § 26.24 Exception for entry when ac- When such uses are permitted the pub- companied by refuge personnel. lic will be notified under the provisions A permit is not required for access to of this subchapter C. any part of a national wildlife refuge § 26.33 Special regulations. by a person when accompanied by refuge personnel. (a) Special regulations shall be issued for public use, access, and recreation § 26.25 Exception for entry to persons within certain individual national with an economic use privilege. wildlife refuges where there is a need Access to and travel upon a national to amend, modify, relax or make more wildlife refuge by a person granted eco- stringent the regulations contained in nomic use privileges on that national this subchapter C. The issued special wildlife refuge should be restricted to a regulations will supplement the provi- specified area in accordance with the sions in this part 26. provisions of their agreement, lease, or (b) Special recreational use regula- permit. tions may contain the following items: (1) Recreational uses authorized. § 26.26 Exception for entry for use of (2) Seasons, period, or specific time emergency shelter. of use. A permit is not required for access to (3) Description of areas open to recre- any national wildlife area for tem- ation. porary shelter or temporary protection (4) Specific conditions or require- in the event of emergency conditions. ments. (5) Other provisions. § 26.27 Exception for entry on des- (6) Special regulations for public use, ignated routes of travel. access, and recreation are published in A permit is not required to enter, the daily issue of the FEDERAL REG- travel on, and exit from any national ISTER and may be codified in the Code wildlife refuge on public waters and of Federal Regulations. They shall be

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issued in compliance with procedures of this chapter for list of areas and lo- contained in the Departmental Manual. cations). (3) Commercial tours and filming re- § 26.34 What are the special regula- quire a permit issued by the refuge or tions concerning public access, use, district manager (see § 27.51 of this and recreation for individual national wildlife refuges? chapter). (4) We allow the collecting of edible The following refuge units, listed in fruits, nuts, mushrooms, or other plant alphabetical order by State and unit parts for personal use (no sale or barter name, have refuge-specific regulations allowed). We limit the amount you for public access, use, and recreation. may collect to 2 gallons by volume per ILLINOIS person, per day (see § 27.51 of this chapter). We also allow the collecting of Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife shed deer antlers for personal use. and Fish Refuge (5) We prohibit the harvest of wild rice; plant and animal specimens; and Refer to § 26.34 Minnesota for regula- other natural objects, such as rocks, tions. stones, or minerals. We only allow the IOWA collection of plants or their parts for ornamental use by permit issued by the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife refuge or district manager (see § 27.51 of and Fish Refuge this chapter). (6) We prohibit the cutting, removal, Refer to § 26.34 Minnesota for regula- or damage of any tree or vegetation on tions. the refuge without a permit from the refuge or district manager. We prohibit MINNESOTA attaching nails, screws, or other hard- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife ware to any tree (see § 27.51 and § 32.42 and Fish Refuge of this chapter). (7) We prohibit all vehicle use on or (a) Wildlife Observation, Photography, across refuge lands at any time except Interpretation, Environmental Education, on designated routes of travel or on the and other General Recreational Uses. We ice over navigable waters accessed allow wildlife-dependent uses and other from boat landings. We prohibit park- recreational uses such as, but not lim- ing beyond vehicle control barriers or ited to, sightseeing, hiking, bicycling on grass or other vegetation. We pro- on roads or trails, picnicking, and hibit parking or operating vehicles in a swimming, on areas designated by the manner that obstructs or impedes any refuge manager and shown on maps road, trail, fire lane, boat ramp, access available at refuge offices, subject to gate, or other facility, or in a manner the following conditions: that creates a safety hazard or endan- (1) In areas posted and shown on gers any person, property, or environ- maps as ‘‘No Entry—Sanctuary,’’ we mental feature. We may impound any prohibit entry as specified on signs or vehicle left parked in violation at the maps (see § 32.42 of this chapter for list owner’s expense (see § 27.31(h) of this of areas and locations). chapter). (2) In areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘Area Closed,’’ ‘‘Area Closed— (8) We allow dogs and other domestic No Motors,’’ and ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ animals on the refuge subject to the (Goose Island), we ask that you prac- following conditions: tice voluntary avoidance of these areas (i) We prohibit dogs disturbing or en- by any means or for any purpose from dangering wildlife or people while on October 15 to the end of the respective the refuge. State duck hunting season. In areas (ii) While on the refuge, all dogs must marked ‘‘no motors,’’ we prohibit the be under the control of their owners/ use of motors on watercraft from Octo- handlers at all times or on a leash. ber 15 to the end of the respective (iii) We prohibit allowing dogs to State duck hunting season (see § 32.42 roam.

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(iv) All dogs must be on a leash when prohibit motorized vehicles and on hiking trails, or other areas so post- watercraft year-round except ed. watercraft powered by electric motors (v) We allow working a dog in refuge or nonmotorized means. We do not pro- waters by tossing a retrieval dummy or hibit the possession of other watercraft other object for out-and-back exercise. motors in these areas, only their use. (vi) We encourage the use of dogs for These areas are named and located as hunting (see § 32.42 of this chapter), but follows: we prohibit field trials and commer- (i) Island 42, Pool 5, Minnesota, 459 cial/professional dog training. acres. (vii) Owners/handlers of dogs are re- (ii) Snyder Lake, Pool 5A, Minnesota, sponsible for disposal of dog droppings 182 acres. in refuge public use concentration (iii) Mertes Slough, Pool 6, Wis- areas such as trails, sandbars, and boat consin, 222 acres. landings. (iv) Browns Marsh, Pool 7, Wisconsin, (viii) We prohibit horses and all other 827 acres. domestic animals on the refuge unless (v) Hoosier Lake, Pool 10, Wisconsin, confined in a vehicle, boat, trailer, 162 acres. kennel or other container (see § 26.21 of (2) In areas posted and shown on this chapter). maps as ‘‘Slow No Wake Area,’’ we re- (9) We prohibit the carrying, pos- quire watercraft to travel at slow, no- sessing, or discharging of firearms (in- wake speed from March 16 through Oc- cluding dog training pistols and tober 31. We apply the applicable State dummy launchers), air guns, or any definition of slow, no-wake operation other weapons on the refuge, unless in these areas. We also prohibit the op- you are a licensed hunter or trapper eration of airboats or hovercraft in engaged in authorized activities during these areas from March 16 through Oc- established seasons, in accordance with tober 31. These areas are named and lo- Federal, State, and local regulations. cated as follows: We prohibit target practice on the ref- (i) Nelson-Trevino, Pool 4, Wisconsin, uge (see §§ 27.42 and 27.43 of this chap- 2,626 acres (takes effect March 16, 2009). ter). (ii) Denzers Slough, Pool 5A, Min- (10) We prohibit the use or possession nesota, 83 acres. of glass food and beverage containers (iii) Black River Bottoms, Pool 7, on lands within the refuge. Wisconsin, 815 acres. (11) We require that you keep all ref- (iv) Blue/Target Lake, Pool 8, Min- uge lands clean during your period of nesota, 1,834 acres. use or occupancy. At all times you (v) Root River, Pool 8, Minnesota, 695 must keep all refuse, trash, and litter acres. contained in bags or other suitable (vi) Reno Bottoms, Pool 9, Min- containers and not left scattered on nesota, 2,536 acres. the ground or in the water. You must (vii) Nine Mile Island, Pool 12, Iowa, remove all personal property, refuse, 454 acres. trash, and litter immediately upon (viii) Princeton, Pool 14, Iowa, 327 vacating a site. We require that human acres. solid waste and associated material be (3) In water access and travel routes either removed and properly disposed posted and shown on maps as ‘‘Slow No of off-refuge or be buried on site to a Wake Zone,’’ we require watercraft to depth of 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) and at travel at slow, no-wake speed at all least 50 feet (15 m) from water’s edge times unless otherwise posted. We (see § 27.94 of this chapter). apply the respective State definition of (b) Watercraft Use. We allow the use slow, no-wake operation in these areas. of watercraft of all types and means of (4) In portions of Spring Lake and propulsion on all navigable waters of Crooked Slough—Lost Mound, Pool 13, the refuge in accordance with State Illinois, posted as ‘‘Slow, 5 mph When regulations subject to the following Boats Present’’ and marked on maps as conditions: ‘‘Speed/Distance Regulation,’’ we re- (1) In areas posted and shown on quire watercraft operators to reduce maps as ‘‘Electric Motor Area,’’ we the speed of their watercraft to less

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than 5 mph (8 kph) when within 100 feet and we may impound any equipment (30 m) of another watercraft that is an- left in violation at the owner’s expense. chored or underway at 5 mph (8 kph) or We define occupy and attended as being less. present at a site for a minimum of 2 (5) We prohibit the mooring, beach- hours daily. ing, or storing of watercraft on the ref- (6) You must remove any tables, fire- uge without being used at least once places, or other facilities erected upon every 24 hours. We define ‘‘being used’’ vacating a camping or day-use site. as a watercraft moved at least 100 feet (7) We allow campfires in conjunction (30 m) on the water with operator on with camping and day-use activities board. We prohibit the mooring of subject to the following conditions (see watercraft within 200 feet (60 m) of ref- § 27.95 and § 32.42 of this chapter): uge boat landings or ramps. We may (i) You may only use dead wood on impound any watercraft moored in vio- the ground, or materials brought into lation at the owner’s expense (see the refuge such as charcoal or fire- § 27.32 of this chapter). wood. You must remove any unused (6) Conditions A1, A2, and A11 apply. firewood brought into the refuge upon (c) Camping. We allow camping on all departure due to the threat of invasive lands and waters of the refuge as des- insects. ignated by the refuge manager and (ii) We prohibit building, attending, shown on maps available at refuge of- and maintaining a campfire without fices subject to the following condi- sufficient clearance from flammable tions: materials so as to prevent its escape. (1) We define camping as erecting a (iii) We prohibit building a fire at tent or shelter of natural or synthetic any developed facility including, but material, preparing a sleeping bag or not limited to, boat landings, access other bedding material for use, parking areas, parking lots, roads, trails, or of a motor vehicle or mooring or an- any other recreation or management choring of a vessel, for the apparent facility or structure. purpose of overnight occupancy, or, oc- (iv) We prohibit burying live fires or cupying or leaving personal property, hot coals when vacating a campfire including boats or other craft, at a site site. anytime between the hours of 11 p.m. (v) We prohibit burning or attempt- and 3 a.m. ing to burn any nonflammable mate- (2) We prohibit camping at any one rials or any materials that may site for a period longer than 14 days produce toxic fumes or leave hazardous during any 30-consecutive-day period. waste. These materials include, but are After 14 days, you must move all per- not limited to, metal cans, plastic con- sons, property, equipment, and boats to tainers, glass, fiberglass, treated wood a new site located at least 0.5 mile (0.8 products, wood containing nails or sta- km) from the previous site. ples, wire, flotation materials, or other (3) We prohibit camping within 200 refuse. feet (60 meters) of any refuge boat (8) Conditions A4 through A11 apply. landing, access area, parking lot, structure, road, trail, or other recreation or VIRGINIA management facility. (4) We prohibit camping during wa- Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge terfowl hunting seasons within areas ACCESS posted ‘‘No Entry—Sanctuary,’’ ‘‘Area Closed,’’ ‘‘Area Closed—No Motors,’’ (a) Access qualifications and specifica- and ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or on any sites tions. (1) As provided for in Pub. L. 96– not clearly visible from the main com- 315, permanent, full-time residents who mercial navigation channel of the Mis- can furnish to the refuge manager, sissippi River (see § 32.42 of this chap- Back Bay NWR, adequate proof of con- ter). tinuous and continuing residency, com- (5) You must occupy campsites daily. mencing prior to December 31, 1979, on We prohibit the leaving of tents, camp- the Outer Banks from the refuge ing equipment, or other property unat- boundary south to and including the tended at any site for over 24 hours, village of Corolla, North Carolina, as

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long as they remain permanent, full- cess becomes available during the per- time residents. The south boundary of mit period. the area for access consideration is de- (5) Permits are issued for the purpose fined as a straight east-west line ex- of providing ingress and egress across tending from Currituck Sound to the the refuge beach to the permittee’s res- Atlantic Ocean and passing through a idence. Personal access is limited to point 1,600 feet due south of the permittees, their families, relatives, Currituck lighthouse. ‘‘Residence’’ and guests while being transported in means a place of general abode; ‘‘Place the permittee’s vehicle. ‘‘Personal ac- of general abode’’ means a person’s cess’’ means private, non-commercial principal, actual dwelling place in fact, use. Permits are not transferable by without regard to intent. A ‘‘dwelling’’ sale or devise. means a residential structure occupied (6) All vehicle occupants must pro- on a year-round basis by the permit ap- vide positive identification upon the plicant and shall not include seasonal request of any refuge official. or part-time dwelling units such as (b) Routes of travel. Access to, and beach houses, vacation cabins, or travel along, the refuge beach by mo- structures which are intermittently oc- torized vehicles may be allowed be- cupied. tween the dune crossing at the key (2) As provided for in Pub. L. 98–146, card operated gate near the refuge ‘‘Up to 15 additional permits shall be headquarters, and the south boundary granted to those persons meeting any of the refuge only after a permit has one of the following conditions:’’ been issued or authorization provided (i) A resident as of July 1, 1982, who by the refuge manager. Travel along held a valid Service access permit for the refuge beach by motorized vehicle improved property owners at any time shall be below the high tide line, with- during the period from July 29, 1976, in the intertidal zone, to the maximum through December 31, 1979. extent practicable. This may require (ii) Anyone in continuous residency permittees to adjust their travel times since 1976, in the area bounded on the to avoid high tides which would require north by the refuge boundary, and on the use of the emergency storm access/ the south by a straight line passing evacuation route over the east dike. through a point in the east-west pro- (c) Number of trips allowed. Permittees longation of the centerline of Albacore and members of their immediate fami- Street, Whaleshead Club Subdivision, lies residing with them are limited to a Currituck County, North Carolina. total of two round trips per day per (iii) Any permanent, full time resi- household. dent as of April 1, 1983, residing in the (d) Hours of travel. Travel along the area outlined in paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of designated route is permitted 24 hours this section and not otherwise eligible, per day from October 1 through April who can substantiate to the Secretary 30. Travel is restricted to the hours of of the Interior that access is essential 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight from May 1 to their maintaining a livelihood; so through September 30. long as they maintain full-time continuous employment in the Norfolk, Vir- (e) Medical emergencies. Private vehi- ginia, area may qualify for access. cles used in a medical emergency will (3) The burden of proving that the be granted access. A ‘‘medical emer- prospective permittee meets these cri- gency’’ means any condition that teria shall be on the applicant by pres- threatens human life or limb unless entation of adequate documentation to medical treatment is immediately ob- the refuge manager. Permittees may be tained. required to submit additional docu- The vehicle operator is required to pro- mentation of their eligibility to the vide the refuge manager with a doc- refuge manager in order to maintain tor’s statement confirming the emer- access. Permits will be issued only to gency within 36 hours after the access those who legally qualify for them. has occurred. (4) Only one permit will be issued per (f) Military, fire or emergency vehicles. family. All permits issued will be ter- Military, fire, emergency or law en- minated in the event that alternate ac- forcement vehicles used for emergency

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purposes may be granted access. Vehi- (j) Commercial fishermen, businesses cles used by an employee/agent of the and their employees. (1) Commercial Federal, State or local government, in fishermen who have verified that their the course of official duty other than fishing operations on the Outer Banks for emergency purposes, may be grant- of Virginia Beach, Virginia, or ed access upon advance request to the Currituck County, North Carolina, refuge manager. Continuous or recur- have been dependent since 1972 on in- ring use of the refuge beach for other gress and egress to or across the refuge than emergency purposes shall require are granted permits for access. Travel the issuance of a permit from the ref- through the refuge by commercial fish- uge manager. ermen from Currituck County, North (g) Public utility vehicles. Public util- Carolina, will be permitted only when ity vehicles used on official business directly associated with commercial will be granted access. A permit speci- fishing operations. Drivers and pas- fying the times and types of access will sengers on trips through the refuge are be issued by the refuge manager. A limited to commercial fishing crew ‘‘public utility vehicle’’ means any ve- members. A commercial fisherman means hicle owned or operated by a public one who harvests finfish by gill net or utility company enfranchised to supply haul seine in the Atlantic Ocean, and Outer Banks residents with electricity who has owned and operated a commer- or telephone service. cial fishing businesses continuously (h) Essential commercial service vehi- since 1972. Commercial permits are not cles. (1) Essential commercial service transferable by sale or devise. The vehicles on business calls during the level of commercial permittee travel hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through across the refuge shall not increase Friday will be granted access, only above the average yearly levels main- upon prior approval of the refuge man- tained in the 1985–1987 period. ager when responding to a request from (2) Other businesses who have a permittee. Such requests may be verified that their business operations verbal or in writing. Access by essen- on the Outer Banks of Currituck Coun- tial commercial service vehicles will be ty, North Carolina, have been depend- granted only after all other reasonable ent since 1972 on ingress and egress to alternatives to access through the ref- or across the refuge will be granted uge have been exhausted as determined permits for access in accordance with by the refuge manager. the limitations outlined in paragraph (2) ‘‘Commercial service vehicle’’ (j)(1) of this section. means any vehicle owned or operated (3) Each commercial fisherman or by or on behalf of an individual, part- other business may be granted a max- nership, or corporation that is properly imum of five designated employees to licensed to engage entirely in the busi- travel the refuge beach for commercial ness of furnishing emergency repair fishing or other business-related pur- services, including but not limited to poses only. Commercial fishing em- plumbing, electrical, and repairs to ployees may carry only other commer- household appliances. cial fishing employees as passengers. (3) Emergency situations. The refuge Other business employees may carry manager, upon reasonable notification, only other employees of that business. will be able to authorize essential serv- The hauling of trailers associated with ice/emergency repair access, outside the conduct of commercial fishing or the prescribed time periods, for emer- other business activities is authorized. gency situations should they arise. (4) Employees of commercial fisher- (i) False Cape State Park employees. men and/or other businesses who apply False Cape State Park and Virginia for access permits shall have the bur- Game Commission employees who are den of proving, by the presentation of residents in the park will be considered appropriate documentation to the ref- as permanent, full-time residents as uge manager, that they are an ‘‘em- defined in § 26.34(a) with access privi- ployee’’ for purposes of this section of leges identical to those of other per- the regulations. Appropriate docu- mittees with beach access privileges. mentation is defined as the submission

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of standardized and verifiable employ- medical condition is or continues to be ment forms including: Signed W-2 and such that a life-threatening situation W–4 forms, IRS form #1099, official would result from more arduous travel earnings statements for specified peri- conditions. Such proof shall be re- ods, employee income tax withholding quired prior to the issuance of an ac- submissions to State and Federal tax cess permit, and at 3-year intervals offices (e.g., IRS form W–3 with W-2s thereafter. attached), State unemployment tax in- (iii) A second medical opinion will be formation or other proof of actual em- required by the Regional Director prior ployment. Documentation for each em- to the issuance or re-issuance of any ployee must be submitted in advance of such permit. This second opinion will access being granted, or, for new em- be provided for at Service expense, by a ployees, within 30 days of their start- government designated physician. ing date. Failure to provide (iv) No additional medical access verification of employment for new waiver permits will be issued after De- employees within 30 days will result in cember 31, 1987. termination of access privileges. (v) Previous holders of medical ac- (k) Suspension or waiver of rules. (1) In cess waiver permits will retain access an emergency, the refuge manager may subject to paragraph (k)(4) (ii) and (iii) suspend any or all of the foregoing re- of this section. strictions on vehicular travel and an- (l) Violation of rules. Violators of nounce each suspension by whatever these special regulations pertaining to means are available. In the event of ad- Back Bay NWR are subject to legal ac- verse weather conditions, the refuge tion as prescribed by 50 CFR 25.43 and manager may close all or any portion part 28, including suspension or revoca- of the refuge to vehicular traffic for tion of all permits issued to the viola- such periods as deemed advisable in the tor or responsible permittee. The ref- interest of public safety. uge manager may deny access permits (2) The refuge manager may make ex- to applicants who, during the 2 years ceptions to access restrictions, if they immediately preceding the date of ap- are compatible with refuge purposes, plication, have formally been charged for qualified permittees who have dem- and successfully prosecuted for three onstrated to the refuge manager a need or more violations of these or other for additional access relating to health regulations in effect at Back Bay NWR. or livelihood. Individuals whose vehicle access privi- (3) The refuge manager may grant leges are suspended, revoked, or denied one-time use authorization for vehic- may, within 30 days, file a written ap- ular access through the refuge to indi- peal of the action to the Assistant Re- viduals, not otherwise qualified above, gional Director-Refuges and Wildlife, who have demonstrated to the refuge One Gateway Center, Suite 700, Newton manager that there is no feasible alter- Corner, Massachusetts 02158, in accord- native to the access requested. Author- ance with 50 CFR 25.45(c). ization for access under this provision (m) Other access rules. (1) No permit will not be based on convenience to the will remain in effect beyond December applicant. 31 of the year in which it was issued. (4) Medical access waiver permits Permits may be renewed upon the sub- may be issued under the following con- mission of appropriate updated infor- ditions: mation relating to the permit, and a (i) The Regional Director may grant signed statement that the conditions access to non-eligible permanent resi- under which the previous permit was dents who can show proof that their issued have not changed. In the event physical health is such that life-threat- of any changes of conditions under ening situations may result from more which the permit is granted, the per- arduous travel conditions. The submis- mittee shall notify the refuge manager sion of substantiating medical records in writing within 30 days. Failure to re- is required to be considered for a med- port changes may result in suspension/ ical access waiver. revocation of the permit. (ii) All medical access waiver permit- (2) Vehicles shall be operated on the tees will be required to prove that their refuge beach only by the permittee or

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other authorized drivers. Permit hold- wildlife/wildlands-oriented recreation ers shall not tow, transport or operate only as outlined in paragraph (n) of vehicles owned by non-permit holders this section. through the refuge. Non-commercial (q) Fires. All fires are prohibited. permit holders may tow utility and (r) Pets. Dogs and other pets, on a boat trailers when being used for their hand-held leash not exceeding 10 feet in personal use only. Any towed vehicle length, are permitted from October 1 shall have advance approval from the through March 31. refuge manager prior to being brought (s) Other general rules. (1) Pedestrians through the refuge. This access privi- and vehicular traffic in the sand dunes lege is not to be used for any commer- are prohibited. cial purpose. (2) Use by all groups exceeding 10 in- (3) The refuge manager may prescribe dividuals will require a Special Use restrictions as to the types of vehicles Permit, issued by the refuge manager. to be permitted to ensure public safety (3) Registered motor vehicles and and adherence to all applicable rules motorized bicycles (mopeds) are per- and regulations. mitted on the paved refuge access road (4) A magnetic card will be issued to and parking lot at refuge headquarters. each authorized driver only for his or All other motorized vehicular use is her operation of the computer con- prohibited, except as specifically au- trolled gate. No more than two cards thorized pursuant to this rule. will be issued per family. Only one ve- (4) The information collection re- hicle will be permitted to pass for each quirement contained in this rule has gate opening. Unauthorized use of the been approved by the Office of Manage- magnetic card may result in suspen- ment and Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501, sion of the permit. A fee will be et seq., and has been assigned the num- charged to replace lost or misplaced ber 1018–0014. The information being cards. Malfunctioning cards will be re- collected is used to determine eligi- placed at no charge. bility for issuing a vehicular access (5) Access is granted for the purpose permit and a response is required to ob- of travel to and from the permittee’s tain a benefit. residence and/or place of business. Ac- cess is not authorized for the purpose WISCONSIN of transporting individuals for hire, or for the transport of prospective real es- Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife tate clients to or from the Outer Banks and Fish Refuge of North Carolina, or for any other pur- Refer to § 26.34 Minnesota for regula- pose not covered in this rule. tions.

GENERAL RULES [52 FR 35715, Sept. 23, 1987, as amended at 73 FR 22260, Apr. 24, 2008] (n) Entry on foot, bicycle or motor vehicle. Entry on foot, bicycle, or by motor EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER citations to regulations affecting temporary vehicle on designated routes is per- and special regulations on national wildlife mitted one-half hour before sunrise to refuges, see the List of CFR Sections Af- one-half hour after sunset for the pur- fected, which appears in the Finding Aids poses of nature observation and study, section of the printed volume and on GPO photography, hiking, surf fishing, and Access. bicycling. (o) Beach-oriented uses. Designated § 26.35 Cabin sites. areas of the refuge beach are open to (a) There shall be no new private wildlife/wildlands-oriented recreation cabin site permits issued for national only as outlined in paragraph (n) of wildlife refuges. All appropriate provi- this section. Entry to the beach is via sions of 43 CFR part 21 apply to the designated access points only. phaseout of existing permits on na- (p) Parking. Limited parking at the tional wildlife refuges. refuge office/visitor contact station is (b) No new government owned cabin permitted only in designated spaces. site permits for private recreational Parking is available on a first-come, purposes shall be issued nor shall exist- first-serve basis for persons engaged in ing permits be renewed.

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§ 26.36 Public assemblies and meet- tion plan or step-down management ings. plan process for individual uses, spe- (a) Public meetings, assemblies, dem- cific use programs, or groups of related onstrations, parades and other public uses described in the plan. We will expressions of view may be permitted make all compatibility determinations within a national wildlife refuge open in writing. to public use, provided a permit there- (a) What information do we include in fore has been issued by the refuge man- a compatibility determination? All com- ager. patibility determinations will include (b) Any application for such permit the following information: shall set forth the name of the appli- (1) The proposed or existing use; cant, the date, time, duration, nature (2) The name of the national wildlife and place of the proposed event, an es- refuge; timate of the number of persons ex- (3) The authorities used to establish pected to attend, and a statement of the national wildlife refuge; equipment and facilities to be used in (4) The purpose(s) of the national connection therewith. wildlife refuge; (c) The refuge manager may issue a (5) The National Wildlife Refuge Sys- permit on proper application unless: tem mission; (1) A prior application for the same (6) The nature and extent of the use time and place has been made which including the following: has been or will be granted; or (i) What is the use? Is the use a pri- (2) The activity will present a clear ority public use?; and present danger to public health or (ii) Where would the use be con- safety, or undue disturbance to the ducted?; other users or resources of the area; or (iii) When would the use be con- (3) The activity is of such nature that ducted?; it cannot be reasonably accommodated (iv) How would the use be con- in the particular national wildlife ref- ducted?; and uge; or (v) Why is the use being proposed?. (4) The activity conflicts with the (7) An analysis of costs for admin- purposes of the national wildlife ref- istering and managing each use; uge. (8) The anticipated impacts of the use (d) The permit may contain such con- on the national wildlife refuge’s pur- ditions as are reasonably consistent poses and the National Wildlife Refuge with protection and use of the national System mission; wildlife refuge for the purpose for (9) The amount of opportunity for which it is maintained. It may also public review and comment provided; contain reasonable limitations on the (10) Whether the use is compatible or time and area within which the activ- not compatible (does it or will it mate- ity is permitted. rially interfere with or detract from the fulfillment of the National Wildlife § 26.41 What is the process for deter- Refuge System mission or the pur- mining if a use of a national wild- pose(s) of the national wildlife refuge); life refuge is a compatible use? (11) Stipulations necessary to ensure The Refuge Manager will not initiate compatibility; or permit a new use of a national wild- (12) A logical explanation describing life refuge or expand, renew, or extend how the proposed use would, or would an existing use of a national wildlife not, materially interfere with or de- refuge, unless the Refuge Manager has tract from the fulfillment of the Na- determined that the use is a compat- tional Wildlife Refuge System mission ible use. This section provides guide- or the purpose(s) of the national wild- lines for making compatibility deter- life refuge; minations, and procedures for docu- (13) The Refuge Manager’s signature menting compatibility determinations and date signed; and and for periodic review of compat- (14) The Regional Chief’s concurrence ibility determinations. We will usually signature and date signed. complete compatibility determinations (15) The mandatory 10- or 15-year re- as part of the comprehensive conserva- evaluation date.

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(b) Making a use compatible through re- Subpart D—Disturbing Violations: With placement of lost habitat values or other Weapons compensatory mitigation. We will not allow compensatory mitigation to 27.41 General provisions. make a proposed refuge use compat- 27.42 Firearms. 27.43 Weapons other than firearms. ible, except by replacement of lost habitat values as provided in paragraph Subpart E—Disturbing Violations: Against (c) of this section. If we cannot make Plants and Animals the proposed use compatible with stipulations we cannot allow the use. 27.51 Disturbing, injuring, and damaging (c) Existing right-of-ways. We will not plants and animals. make a compatibility determination 27.52 Introduction of plants and animals. and will deny any request for maintenance of an existing right-of-way which Subpart F—Disturbing Violations: Against will affect a unit of the National Wild- Nonwildlife Property life Refuge System, unless: the design 27.61 Destruction or removal of property. adopts appropriate measures to avoid 27.62 Search for and removal of objects of resource impacts and includes provi- antiquity. sions to ensure no net loss of habitat 27.63 Search for and removal of other valued quantity and quality; restored or re- objects. placement areas identified in the de- 27.64 Prospecting and mining. sign are afforded permanent protection 27.65 Tampering with vehicles and equip- as part of the national wildlife refuge ment. or wetland management district af- Subpart G—Disturbing Violations: Light and fected by the maintenance; and all res- Sound Equipment toration work is completed by the applicant prior to any title transfer or re- 27.71 Motion or sound pictures. cording of the easement, if applicable. 27.72 Audio equipment. Maintenance of an existing right-of- 27.73 Artificial lights. way includes minor expansion or minor realignment to meet safety standards. Subpart H—Disturbing Violations: Personal (d) Termination of uses that are not Conduct compatible. When we determine an ex- 27.81 Alcoholic beverages. isting use is not compatible, we will ex- 27.82 Possession and delivery of controlled peditiously terminate or modify the substances. use to make it compatible. Except with 27.83 Indecency and disorderly conduct. written authorization by the Director, 27.84 Interference with persons engaged in this process of termination or modi- authorized activities. fication will not exceed 6 months from 27.85 Gambling. the date that the compatibility deter- 27.86 Begging. mination is signed. Subpart I—Other Disturbing Violations [65 FR 62482, Oct. 18, 2000] 27.91 Field trials. 27.92 Private structures. PART 27—PROHIBITED ACTS 27.93 Abandonment of property. 27.94 Disposal of waste. Subpart A—Introduction 27.95 Fires. 27.96 Advertising. Sec. 27.97 Private operations. 27.11 Purpose of regulations. AUTHORITY: Sec. 2, 33 Stat. 614, as amended Subpart B—Taking Violations (16 U.S.C. 685); Sec. 5, 43 Stat. 651 (16 U.S.C. 725); Sec. 5, Stat. 449 (16 U.S.C. 690d); Sec. 10, 27.21 General provisions. 45 Stat. 1224 (16 U.S.C. 715i); Sec. 4, 48 Stat. 402, as amended (16 U.S.C. 664); Sec. 2, 48 Subpart C—Disturbing Violations: With Stat. 1270 (43 U.S.C. 315a); 49 Stat. 383 as Vehicles amended; Sec. 4, 76 Stat. (16 U.S.C. 460k); Sec. 4, 80 Stat. 927 (16 U.S.C. 668dd) (5 U.S.C. 27.31 General provisions regarding vehicles. 685, 752, 690d); 16 U.S.C. 715s). 27.32 Boats. 27.33 Water skiing. SOURCE: 41 FR 9168, Mar. 3, 1976, unless oth- 27.34 Aircraft. erwise noted.

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Subpart A—Introduction the travel way is prohibited. Every operator shall maintain such control of § 27.11 Purpose of regulations. the vehicle as may be necessary to The regulations in this part 27 govern avoid danger to persons or property or those acts by the public which are pro- wildlife. hibited at all times except as per- (d) The vehicle speed limit shall not mitted in this part, part 26, and part 25, exceed 25 m.p.h. except as otherwise le- subpart D—Permits. gally posted. (e)(1) Every motor vehicle shall at all [42 FR 56954, Oct. 31, 1977] time be equipped with a muffler in good working order, and which cannot Subpart B—Taking Violations be removed or otherwise altered while § 27.21 General provisions. the vehicle is being operated on a national wildlife refuge. To prevent ex- No person shall take any animal or cessive or unusual noise no person plant on any national wildlife refuge, shall use a muffler cut-out, bypass, or except as authorized under 50 CFR 27.51 similar device upon a motor vehicle. A and parts 31, 32, and 33 of this sub- vehicle that produces unusual or exces- chapter C. sive noise or visible pollutants is prohibited. Subpart C—Disturbing Violations: (2) A refuge manager, by posting of With Vehicles appropriate signs or by marking on a map which shall be available at the ref- § 27.31 General provisions regarding vehicles. uge headquarters, may require that any motor vehicle operating in the des- Travel in or use of any motorized or ignated area shall be equipped with a other vehicles, including those used on spark arrestor that meets Standard air, water, ice, snow, is prohibited on 5100–1a of the U.S. Forest Service, De- national wildlife refuges except on des- partment of Agriculture which stand- ignated routes of travel, as indicated ard includes the requirements that by the appropriate traffic control signs such spark arrestor shall have an effi- or signals and in designated areas post- ciency to retain or destroy at least 80 ed or delineated on maps by the refuge percent of carbon particles, for all flow manager and subject to the following rates, and that such spark arrestor has requirements and limitations: (a) Unless specifically covered by the been warranted by its manufacturer as general and special regulations set meeting the above mentioned effi- forth in this chapter, the laws and reg- ciency requirement for at least 1,000 ulations of the State within whose ex- hours, subject to normal use, with terior boundaries a national wildlife maintenance and mounting in accord- refuge or portion thereof is located ance with the manufacturers rec- shall govern traffic and the operation ommendations. and use of vehicles. Such State laws (f) The operation of a vehicle which and regulations which are now or may does not bear valid license plates and is hereafter be in effect are hereby adopt- not properly certified, registered, or in- ed and made a part of the regulations spected in accordance with applicable in this part. State laws is prohibited. (b) No operator of a vehicle shall be (g) Driving or permitting another under the influence of intoxicating person to drive a vehicle without valid beverages or controlled substances. license is prohibited. A valid driver’s or (c) Driving or operating any vehicle operator’s license must be displayed carelessly or heedlessly, or in willful or upon the request of any authorized offi- wanton disregard for the rights or safe- cial. ty of other persons, or without due care (h) Stopping, parking or leaving any or at a speed greater than is reasonable vehicle, whether attended or unat- and prudent under prevailing condi- tended, upon any road, trail, or fire tions, having regard to traffic, weath- lane so as to obstruct the free move- er, wildlife, road, and light conditions, ment of other vehicles is prohibited, and surface, width, and character of except in the event of accident or other

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conditions beyond the immediate con- (2) No operator or person in charge of trol of the operator, or as otherwise di- any boat shall operate or knowingly rected by an authorized official. permit any other person to operate a (i) All persons shall obey the lawful boat in a reckless or negligent manner, order or signal of any authorized offi- or in a manner so as to endanger or be cial directing, controlling, or regu- likely to endanger any person, prop- lating the movement of traffic. erty or wildlife. (j) Load, weight and width limita- (3) No person shall operate or be in tions, as may be necessary, shall be actual physical control of a boat while prescribed and the public advised under under the influence of intoxicating provisions of § 25.31. Such limitations beverages or controlled substances. must be complied with by the opera- (4) No person shall operate a boat in tors of all vehicles. a manner which will unreasonably (k) A motor vehicle involved in an interfere with other boats or with free accident is not to be moved until an and proper navigation of the water- authorized official arrives at the scene ways of the areas. Anchoring in heavily of the accident, unless such vehicle traveled channels or main thorough- constitutes a traffic or safety hazard. fares shall constitute such interference (l) A motor vehicle shall not be oper- if unreasonable in the prevailing cir- ated at anytime without proper brakes cumstances. and brake lights, or from sunset to (5) No person shall operate a boat on sunrise without working headlights refuge waters that has a marine head and taillights which comply with the (toilet) unless it conforms to Environ- regulations for operation on the roads mental Protection Agency regulations of the State within whose boundaries regarding sewage discharge. the refuge is located. (6) Every sailboat when underway (m) Such other requirements which from sunset to sunrise shall carry and are established under the provisions of exhibit a bright white light visible all this subchapter C. around the horizon for a distance of two miles. § 27.32 Boats. (7) Leaving any boat unattended, out- (a) The use of boats in national wild- side of designated mooring or beaching life refuges is prohibited except as may areas, for a period in excess of 72 hours be authorized under and subject to the without written permission of the ref- requirements set forth below. uge manager is prohibited and any boat (b) When the use of boats is per- so left may be impounded by the refuge mitted on any national wildlife refuge, manager. the public will be notified under the (8) Government-owned docks, piers, provisions of this subchapter C and the and floats are not to be used for load- following operational requirements and ing and unloading of boats, except in limitations will apply: emergencies or unless specifically au- (1)(i) In addition to the regulations thorized by the refuge manager. contained in this part, the U.S. Coast § 27.33 Water skiing. Guard Regulations, titles 33 and 46 CFR, are applicable on navigable wa- When water skiing is permitted upon ters of the United States. national wildlife refuge waters, the (ii) Unless specifically covered by the public will be notified under the provi- general and special regulations set sions of this subchapter C and the fol- forth in this chapter, the laws and reg- lowing requirements and limitations ulations of the State within whose ex- will apply: terior boundaries a national wildlife (a) Water skiing is permitted only refuge or portion thereof is located during daylight hours and during peri- shall govern boating and the operation ods posted or otherwise designated and use of boats. Such laws and regula- under the provisions of this subchapter tions which are now or may hereafter C. be in effect are hereby adopted and (b) When a skier is in ‘‘tow’’ there made a part of the regulations in this must be two persons in the boat at all part. times, with one person not operating

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the boat, acting as an observer of the national wildlife refuge in accordance skier in tow. with the laws of the state in which the (c) The direction of a tow boat when wildlife refuge, or that portion thereof, circling will be counter clockwise. is located, except as otherwise prohib- (d) Skiers must wear U.S. Coast ited by applicable Federal law. Guard approved ski belts, life jackets [46 FR 47230, Sept. 25, 1981, as amended at 73 or buoyant vests. FR 74971, Dec. 10, 2008] (e) Water skiing is prohibited within 300 feet of harbors, swimming beaches, § 27.43 Weapons other than firearms. and mooring areas, and within 100 feet The use or possession of cross bows, of any designated swimming area. bows and arrows, air guns, spears, gigs, § 27.34 Aircraft. or other weapons on national wildlife refuges is prohibited except as may be The unauthorized operation of air- authorized under the provision of this craft, including sail planes, and hang subchapter C. gliders, at altitudes resulting in harassment of wildlife, or the unauthor- [46 FR 47230, Sept. 25, 1981] ized landing or take-off on a national wildlife refuge, except in an emer- Subpart E—Disturbing Violations: gency, is prohibited. National wildlife Against Plants and Animals refuge boundaries are designated on up- date FAA aeronautical charts. § 27.51 Disturbing, injuring, and damaging plants and animals. Subpart D—Disturbing Violations: (a) Disturbing, injuring, spearing, With Weapons poisoning, destroying, collecting or attempting to disturb, injure, spear, poi- § 27.41 General provisions. son, destroy or collect any plant or Carrying, possessing, or discharging animal on any national wildlife refuge firearms, fireworks, or explosives on is prohibited except by special permit national wildlife refuges is prohibited unless otherwise permitted under this unless specifically authorized under subchapter C. the provisions of this subchapter C. (b) [Reserved]

§ 27.42 Firearms. § 27.52 Introduction of plants and animals. Only the following persons may possess, use, or transport firearms on na- Plants and animals or their parts tional wildlife refuges in accordance taken elsewhere shall not be intro- with this section and applicable Fed- duced, liberated, or placed on any na- eral and State law: tional wildlife refuge except as author- (a) Persons using firearms for public ized. hunting under the provisions of 50 CFR part 32. Subpart F—Disturbing Violations: (b) Persons carrying unloaded fire- Against Nonwildlife Property arms, that are dismantled or cased, in vehicles and boats over routes of travel § 27.61 Destruction or removal of prop- designated under the provision of sub- erty. chapter C. The destruction, injury, defacement, (c) Persons authorized to use fire- disturbance, or the unauthorized re- arms for the taking of specimens of moval of any public property including wildlife for scientific purposes. natural objects or private property on (d) Persons authorized by special reg- or from any national wildlife refuge is ulations or permits to possess or use prohibited. firearms for the protection of property, for field trials, and other special pur- § 27.62 Search for and removal of ob- poses. jects of antiquity. (e) Notwithstanding any other provi- No person shall search for or remove sion in this Chapter, persons may pos- from national wildlife refuges objects sess, carry, and transport concealed, of antiquity except as may be author- loaded, and operable firearms within a ized by 43 CFR part 3.

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§ 27.63 Search for and removal of the boundaries of any national wildlife other valued objects. refuge or along rights-of-way for public (a) No person shall search for buried or private roads within a national wild- treasure, treasure trove, valuable semi- life refuge. precious rocks, stones, or mineral specimens on national wildlife refuges Subpart H—Disturbing Violations: unless authorized by permit or by pro- Personal Conduct vision of this subchapter C. (b) Permits are required for archeo- § 27.81 Alcoholic beverages. logical studies on national wildlife ref- Entering or remaining in any na- uges in accordance with the provisions tional wildlife refuge when under the of this subchapter C. influence of alcohol, to a degree that may endanger oneself or other persons § 27.64 Prospecting and mining. or property or unreasonably annoy per- Prospecting, locating, or filing min- sons in the vicinity, is prohibited. ing claims on national wildlife refuges is prohibited unless otherwise provided § 27.82 Possession and delivery of con- by law. See § 29.31 for provisions controlled substances. cerning mineral leasing. (a) Definitions for the purpose of this section: [41 FR 9168, Mar. 3, 1976, as amended at 44 FR 42976, July 23, 1979] (1) The term controlled substance means a drug or other substance, or § 27.65 Tampering with vehicles and immediate precursor, included in equipment. schedules I, II, III, IV, or V of part B of Tampering with, entering, or start- the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. ing any motor vehicle, boat, equipment 812) or any drug or substance added to or machinery or attempting to tamper these schedules pursuant to the terms with, enter, or start any motor vehicle, of the Controlled Substance Act. boat, equipment or machinery on any (2) The term practitioner means a phy- national wildlife refuge without proper sician, dentist, veterinarian, scientific authorization is prohibited. investigator, pharmacist, or other person licensed, registered, or otherwise permitted by the United States or the Subpart G—Disturbing Violations: jurisdiction in which he practices to Light and Sound Equipment distribute or possess a controlled substance in the course of professional § 27.71 Motion or sound pictures. practice. The taking or filming of any motion (3) The term delivery means the ac- or sound pictures on a national wildlife tual, attempted or constructive trans- refuge for subsequent commercial use fer and/or distribution of a controlled is prohibited except as may be author- substance, whether or not there exists ized under the provisions of 43 CFR an agency relationship. part 5. (b) Offenses. (1) The delivery of any controlled substance on a national § 27.72 Audio equipment. wildlife refuge is prohibited, except The operation or use of audio devices that distributed by a practitioner in including radios, recording and play- accordance with applicable law. back devices, loudspeakers, television (2) The possession of a controlled sub- sets, public address systems and musi- stance on a national wildlife refuge is cal instruments so as to cause unrea- prohibited unless such substance was sonable disturbance to others in the vi- obtained by the possessor directly, or cinity is prohibited. pursuant to a valid prescription or order, from a practitioner acting in the § 27.73 Artificial lights. course of his professional practice, or No unauthorized person shall use or except as otherwise authorized by ap- direct the rays of a spotlight or other plicable law. artificial light, or automotive head- (3) Presence in a national wildlife ref- lights for the purpose of spotting, lo- uge when under the influence of a con- cating, or taking any animal within trolled substance to a degree that may

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endanger oneself, or another person, or § 27.94 Disposal of waste. property, or may cause unreasonable (a) The littering, disposing, or dump- interference with another person’s ening in any manner of garbage, refuse joyment of a national wildlife refuge is sewage, sludge, earth, rocks, or other prohibited. debris on any national wildlife refuge § 27.83 Indecency and disorderly con- except at points or locations des- duct. ignated by the refuge manager, or the draining or dumping of oil, acids, pes- Any act of indecency or disorderly ticide wastes, poisons, or any other conduct as defined by State or local types of chemical wastes in, or other- laws is prohibited on any national wise polluting any waters, water holes, wildlife refuge. streams or other areas within any na- § 27.84 Interference with persons en- tional wildlife refuge is prohibited. gaged in authorized activities. (b) Persons using a national wildlife refuge shall comply with the sanitary Disturbing, molesting, or interfering requirements established under the with any employee of the United provisions of this subchapter C for each States or of any local or State govern- individual refuge; the sanitation provi- ment engaged in official business, or sions which may be included in leases, with any private person engaged in the agreements, or use permits, and all ap- pursuit of an authorized activity on plicable Federal and State laws. any national wildlife refuge is prohibited. § 27.95 Fires. § 27.85 Gambling. On all national wildlife refuges persons are prohibited from the following: Gambling in any form, or the oper- (a) Setting on fire or causing to be ation of gambling devices, for money set on fire any timber, brush, grass, or or otherwise, on any national wildlife other inflammable material including refuge is prohibited. camp or cooking fires, except as au- § 27.86 Begging. thorized by the refuge manager or at locations designated for that purpose Begging on any national wildlife ref- or as provided for under § 26.33(c) of this uge is prohibited. Soliciting of funds subchapter C. for the support or assistance of any (b) Leaving a fire unattended or not cause or organization is also prohibited completely extinguished; unless properly authorized. (c) Throwing a burning cigarette, match, or other lighted substance from Subpart I—Other Disturbing any moving conveyance or throwing of Violations same in any place where it may start a fire; and § 27.91 Field trials. (d) Smoking on any lands, including The conducting or operation of field roads, or in any buildings which have trials for dogs on national wildlife ref- been designated and/or posted with no uges is prohibited except as may be au- smoking signs. thorized by special permit. § 27.96 Advertising. § 27.92 Private structures. Except as may be authorized, post- No person shall without proper au- ing, distributing, or otherwise dis- thority construct, install, occupy, or playing private or public notices, ad- maintain any building, log boom, pier, vertisements, announcements, or dis- dock, fence, wall, pile, anchorage, or plays of any kind in any national wild- other structure or obstruction in any life refuge, other than business des- national wildlife refuge. ignations on private vehicles or boats is prohibited. § 27.93 Abandonment of property. Abandoning, discarding, or otherwise § 27.97 Private operations. leaving any personal property in any Soliciting business or conducting a national wildlife refuge is prohibited. commercial enterprise on any national

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wildlife refuge is prohibited except as sible. The control of recreational use may be authorized by special permit. will be enforced to meet these purposes pursuant to Federal, State, and local PART 28—ENFORCEMENT, PENALTY, laws and regulations: The provisions of AND PROCEDURAL REQUIRE- this subchapter C and any special regulations issued pursuant thereto; and MENTS FOR VIOLATIONS OF the prohibitions and restrictions as PARTS 25, 26, AND 27 posted. Subpart A—Introduction [41 FR 9171, Mar. 3, 1976, as amended at 44 FR 42976, July 23, 1979; 51 FR 7575, Mar. 5, 1986] Sec. 28.11 Purpose of regulations. Subpart C—Penalty Provisions Subpart B—Enforcement Authority § 28.31 General penalty provisions. 28.21 General provisions. (a) Any person who violates any of the provisions, rules, regulations, post- Subpart C—Penalty Provisions ed signs, or special regulations of this 28.31 General penalty provisions. subchapter C, or any items, conditions 28.32 Penalty provisions concerning fires or restrictions in a permit, license, and timber. grant, privilege, or any other limitation established under the subchapter Subpart D—Impoundment Procedures C shall be subject to the penalty provi- 28.41 Impoundment of abandoned property. sions of this section. 28.42 Impounding of domestic animals. (b) Failure of any person, utilizing 28.43 Destruction of dogs and cats. the resources of any national wildlife refuge or enjoying any privilege of use AUTHORITY: Sec. 2, 33 Stat. 614, as amended thereon for any purpose whatsoever, to (16 U.S.C. 685); sec. 5, 43 Stat. 651 (16 U.S.C. 725); sec. 5, 45 Stat. 449 (16 U.S.C. 690d); sec. comply with any of the provisions, con- 10, 45 Stat. 1224 (16 U.S.C. 715i); sec. 4, 48 ditions, restrictions, or requirements Stat. 402, as amended (16 U.S.C. 664); sec. 2, 48 of this subchapter C or to comply with Stat. 1270 (43 U.S.C. 315a); sec. 4, 76 Stat. 654 any applicable provisions of Federal or (16 U.S.C. 460k); sec. 4, 80 Stat. 927 (16 U.S.C. State law may render such person lia- 668dd) (5 U.S.C. 301). ble to: SOURCE: 41 FR 9171, Mar. 3, 1976, unless oth- (1) The penalties as prescribed by erwise noted. law. (Sec. 4, 76 Stat. 654, 16 U.S.C. 460k– 3; Sec. 4, 80 Stat. 927, as amended, 16 Subpart A—Introduction U.S.C. 668dd(e); Sec. 7, 60 Stat. 1080, 16 U.S.C. 666a; Sec. 6, 40 Stat. 756, as § 28.11 Purpose of regulations. amended, 16 U.S.C. 707; Sec. 7, 48 Stat. 452, 16 U.S.C. 718g; Sec. 2, 33 Stat. 614, The regulations in this part govern as amended, 18 U.S.C. 41.) the enforcement, penalty and proce- (2) [Reserved] dural requirements for violations of parts 25, 26, and 27. § 28.32 Penalty provisions concerning fires and timber. Subpart B—Enforcement Authority (a) Any person violating sections 1855–1856 of the Criminal Code (18 § 28.21 General provisions. U.S.C. 1855–1856) as they pertain to fires Refuge managers and other author- on national wildlife refuge lands of the ized personnel are authorized pursuant United States shall be subject to civil to authority delegated from the Sec- action and to the penalty provisions of retary and which has been published in the law. the FEDERAL REGISTER (Administrative (b) Any person violating sections Manual 4 AM 4.2) to protect fish and 1852–1853 of the Criminal Code (18 wildlife and their habitat and prevent U.S.C. 1852–1853) as they pertain to tim- their disturbance, to protect Service ber on national wildlife refuge lands of lands, property, facilities, or interests the United States shall be subject to therein and to insure the safety of the civil action and to the penalty provi- using public to the fullest degree pos- sions of the law.

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Subpart D—Impoundment shall specify the time and place the Procedures animal will be offered at public sale to the highest bidder, in the event it is § 28.41 Impoundment of abandoned not claimed or redeemed. The notice property. shall reserve the right of the official Any property abandoned or left unat- conducting the sale to reject any and tended without authority on any na- all bids so received. tional wildlife refuge for a period in ex- (e) Prior to such sale, the owner may cess of 72 hours is subject to removal. redeem the animal by submitting proof The expense of the removal shall be of ownership and paying all expenses of borne by the person owning or claiming the United States for, capturing, im- ownership of the property. Such prop- pounding, advertising, care, forage, and erty is subject to sale or other disposal damage claims. after 3 months, in accordance with sec- (f) If an animal impounded under this tion 203m of the Federal Property and section is offered at public sale and no Administrative Services Act of 1959, as amended (40 U.S.C. 484m), and regula- bid is received or if the highest bid re- tions issued thereunder. Former own- ceived is an amount less than the claim ers may apply within 3 years for reim- of the United States, the animal may bursement for such property, subject to be sold at private sale for the highest disposal and storage costs and similar amount obtainable, or be condemned expenses, upon sufficient proof of own- and destroyed or converted to the use ership. of the United States. Upon the sale of any animal in accordance with this § 28.42 Impounding of domestic ani- section, the buyer shall be issued a cer- mals. tificate of sale. (a) Any animal trespassing on the (g) In determining the claim of the lands of any national wildlife refuge Federal Government in all livestock may be impounded and disposed of in trespass cases on national wildlife ref- accordance with State statutes insofar uges, the value of forage consumed as they may be applicable. In the ab- shall be computed at the commercial sence of such State statutes, the ani- unit rate prevailing in the locality for mals shall be disposed of in accordance that class of livestock. In addition, the with this section. claim shall include damages to na- (b) If the owner is known, prompt tional wildlife refuge property injured written notice of the impounding will be served in person with written re- or destroyed, and all the related ex- ceipt obtained or delivery by certified penses incurred in the impounding, car- mail with return receipt requested. In ing for and disposing of the animal. the event of his failure to remove the The salary of Service employees for the impounded animal within five (5) days time spent in and about the investiga- from receipt of such notice, it will be tions, reports, and settlement or pros- sold or otherwise disposed of as pre- ecution of the case shall be prorated in scribed in this section. computing the expense. Payment of (c) If the owner is unknown, no dis- claims due the United States shall be position of the animal shall be made made by certified check or postal until at least fifteen (15) days have money order payable to the U.S. Fish elapsed from the date of a legal notice and Wildlife Service. of the impounding has been posted at the county courthouse and 15 days § 28.43 Destruction of dogs and cats. after the second notice published in a Dogs and cats running at large on a newspaper in general circulation in the national wildlife refuge and observed county in which the trespass took by an authorized official in the act of place. killing, injuring, harassing or molest- (d) The notice shall state when and where the animal was impounded and ing humans or wildlife may be disposed shall describe it by brand or earmark of in the interest of public safety and or distinguishing marks or by other protection of the wildlife. reasonable identification. The notice

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PART 29—LAND USE MANAGEMENT sons exercising economic privileges on national wildlife refuges will be subject Subpart A—General Rules to the applicable provisions of this subchapter and of other applicable laws Sec. and regulations governing national 29.1 May we allow economic uses on na- wildlife refuges. Permits for economic tional wildlife refuges? use will contain such terms and condi- 29.2 Cooperative land management. 29.3–29.4 [Reserved] tions that we determine to be nec- 29.5 Fees. essary for the proper administration of the resources. Economic use in this Subpart B—Rights-of-Way General section includes but is not limited to Regulations grazing livestock, harvesting hay and stock feed, removing timber, firewood 29.21 What do these terms mean? or other natural products of the soil, 29.21–1 Purpose and scope. 29.21–2 Application procedures. removing shell, sand or gravel, culti- 29.21–3 Nature of interest granted. vating areas, or engaging in operations 29.21–4 Terms and conditions. that facilitate approved programs on 29.21–5 Construction. national wildlife refuges. 29.21–6 Disposal, transfer or termination of interest. [65 FR 62483, Oct. 18, 2000] 29.21–7 What payment do we require for use and occupancy of national wildlife refuge § 29.2 Cooperative land management. lands? Cooperative agreements with persons 29.21–8 Electric power transmission line for crop cultivation, haying, grazing, rights-of-way. or the harvest of vegetative products, 29.21–9 Rights-of-way for pipelines for the transportation of oil, natural gas, syn- including plantlife, growing with or thetic liquid or gaseous fuels, or any re- without cultivation on wildlife refuge fined product produced therefrom. areas may be executed on a share-in- 29.22 Hearing and appeals procedures. kind basis when such agreements are in aid of or benefit to the wildlife man- Subpart C—Mineral Operations agement of the area.

29.31 Mineral ownerships in the United §§ 29.3–29.4 [Reserved] States. 29.32 Mineral rights reserved and excepted. § 29.5 Fees. AUTHORITY: Sec. 2, 33 Stat. 614, as amended, Fees and charges for the grant of sec. 5, 43 Stat. 651, secs. 5, 10, 45 Stat. 449, 1224, secs. 4, 2, 48 Stat. 402, as amended, 1270, privileges on wildlife refuge areas and sec. 4, 76 Stat. 645; 5 U.S.C. 301, 16 U.S.C. for the sale of products taken there- 668dd, 685, 725, 690d, 715i, 664, 43 U.S.C. 315a, 16 from, where not otherwise prescribed U.S.C. 460k; 80 Stat. 926. by law or regulation, shall be set at a rate commensurate with fees and SOURCE: 31 FR 16026, Dec. 15, 1966, unless otherwise noted. charges for similar privileges and products made by private land owners in Subpart A—General Rules the vicinity or in accordance with their local value. Fees or rates of charge for § 29.1 May we allow economic uses on products and privileges may be based national wildlife refuges? either on a monetary exchange or on a share in kind of the resource or prod- We may only authorize public or pri- uct. vate economic use of the natural resources of any national wildlife refuge, in accordance with 16 U.S.C. 715s, Subpart B—Rights-of-Way General where we determine that the use con- Regulations tributes to the achievement of the national wildlife refuge purposes or the § 29.21 What do these terms mean? National Wildlife Refuge System mis- Compatible use means a proposed or sion. We may authorize economic use existing wildlife-dependent rec- by appropriate permit only when we reational use or any other use of a na- have determined the use on a national tional wildlife refuge that, based on wildlife refuge to be compatible. Per- sound professional judgment, will not

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materially interfere with or detract ible. See § 29.21–8 for additional require- from the fulfillment of the National ments applicable to rights-of-way for Wildlife Refuge System mission or the electric power transmission lines and purposes of the national wildlife ref- § 29.21–9 for additional requirements ap- uge. The term ‘‘inconsistent’’ in sec- plicable to rights-of-way for pipelines tion 28(b)(1) of the Mineral Leasing Act for the transportation of oil, natural of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 185) means a use that gas, synthetic liquid or gaseous fuels, is not compatible. or any refined product produced there- Department means U.S. Department from. of the Interior unless otherwise speci- (b) National Wildlife Refuge System fied. lands—easement interest. Applications National Wildlife Refuge System land for all forms of rights-of-way across means lands and waters, or interests lands in which the United States owns therein, administered by the Secretary only an easement interest may be sub- as wildlife refuges, areas for the pro- mitted to the Regional Director in let- tection and conservation of fish and ter form. No map exhibit is required, wildlife that are threatened with ex- however, the affected land should be tinction, wildlife ranges, game ranges, described in the letter or shown on a wildlife management areas, or water- map sketch. If the requested right-of- fowl production areas. way will not adversely affect the Other lands means all other lands, or United States’ interest, the Regional interests therein, and waters adminis- Director may issue a letter stating tered by the Secretary through the that the interest of the United States U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service which to the right-of-way easement would not are not included in National Wildlife be affected provided there would be no Refuge System lands, e.g., administra- objection to a right-of-way by the fee tive sites, research stations, fish hatch- owner. If the interest of the United eries, and fishery research stations. States will be affected, application for Project Manager means the officer in the right-of-way must be submitted in charge of the land under administra- accordance with procedures set out in tion by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv- § 29.21–2. ice. (c) Other lands outside the National Wildlife Refuge System. Rights-of-way [34 FR 19907, Dec. 19, 1969, as amended at 39 on or over other lands will be granted FR 5490, Feb. 13, 1974; 42 FR 43917, Aug. 31, 1977; 44 FR 42976, July 23, 1979; 48 FR 31655, in accordance with controlling authori- July 11, 1983; 51 FR 7575, Mar. 5, 1986; 65 FR ties cited in 43 CFR part 2800, or for oil 62483, Oct. 18, 2000] and gas pipelines under section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 (41 § 29.21–1 Purpose and scope. Stat. 449; 30 U.S.C. 185) as amended by The regulations in this subpart pre- Pub. L. 93–153. See § 29.21–8 for addi- scribe the procedures for filing applica- tional requirements applicable to tions and the terms and conditions rights-of-way for electric power trans- under which rights-of-way over and mission lines and § 29.21–9 for addi- across the lands administered by the tional requirements applicable to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service may be rights-of-way for pipelines for the granted. transportation of oil, natural gas, syn- (a) National Wildlife Refuge System thetic liquid or gaseous fuels, or any lands. Applications for all forms of other refined product produced there- rights-of-way on or over such lands from. Applications will be submitted in shall be submitted under authority of accordance with procedures set out in Pub. L. 89–669, (80 Stat. 926; 16 U.S.C. § 29.21–2. 668dd) as amended, or for oil and gas [34 FR 19907, Dec. 19, 1969, as amended at 36 pipelines under section 28 of the Min- FR 2402, Feb. 4, 1971; 39 FR 5490, Feb. 13, 1974; eral Leasing Act of 1920 (41 Stat. 449; 30 42 FR 43917, Aug. 31, 1977; 44 FR 42976, July U.S.C. 185) as amended by Pub. L. 93– 23, 1979; 48 FR 31655, July 11, 1983] 153, following application procedures set out in § 29.21–2. No right-of-way will § 29.21–2 Application procedures. be approved unless it is determined by (a) Application. (1) No special form of the Regional Director to be compat- application is required. The application

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should state the purpose for which the (E) The Regional Director shall, on right-of-way is being requested to- request by an applicant or prospective gether with the length, width on each applicant, give an estimate based on side of the centerline, and the esti- the best available cost information, of mated acreage. Applications, including the costs which would be incurred by exhibits, shall be filed in triplicate the United States in processing an ap- with the Regional Director for the re- plication. However, reimbursement gion in which the State is located. A will not be limited to the estimate of list of States in each region and the ad- the Regional Director if the actual dresses of the Regional Directors are costs exceed the estimate. Prospective contained in paragraph (c) of this sec- applicants are encouraged to consult tion. with the Regional Director in advance (2)(i) All applications filed pursuant of filing an application in regard to to this subpart in the name of individ- probable costs and other requirements. uals, corporations, or associations (3)(i) By accepting an easement or must be accompanied by a nonreturn- permit under this subpart, the holder able application fee. No application fee agrees to reimburse the United States will be required of (A) State of local for reasonable costs incurred by the governments or agencies or instrumen- Fish and Wildlife Service in moni- talities thereof except as to rights-of- toring the construction, operation, way, easements or permits under sec- maintenance, and termination of tion 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act of facillities within or adjacent to the 1920, as amended by Pub. L. 93–153, or easement or permit area. No reim- (B) Federal Government agencies. bursement of monitoring costs will be (ii) Application fees will be in accord- required of (A) State or local govern- ance with the following schedule: ments or agencies or instrumentalities (A) For linear facilities (e.g., thereof except as to right-of-way, ease- powerlines, pipelines, roads, etc.). ments, or permits granted under section 28 of the Mineral Leasing Act of Length Payment 1920 as amended by Pub. L. 93–153, or Less than 5 miles ...... $50 per mile or fraction thereof. (B) Federal Government agencies. 5 to 20 miles ...... $500. (ii) Within 60 days of the issuance of 20 miles and over ...... $500 for each 20 miles or fraction thereof. an easement or permit the holder must submit a nonreturnable payment in ac- (B) For nonlinear facilities, $250 for cordance with the following: each 40 acres or fraction thereof. (A) For linear facilities e.g., (C) Where an application includes powerlines, pipelines, roads, etc.). both linear and nonlinear facilities, Length Payment payment will be the aggregate of amounts under paragraphs (a)(2)(ii)(A) Less than 5 miles ...... $20 per mile or fraction thereof. and (B) of this section. 5 to 20 miles ...... $200. 20 miles and over ...... $200 for each 20 miles or fraction (D) When an application is received, thereof. the Regional Director will estimate the costs expected to be incurred in proc- (B) For nonlinear facilities, $100 for essing the application. If the estimated each 40 acres or fraction thereof. costs exceed the payments under para- (C) Where an easement or permit in- graph (a)(2)(ii) (A), (B), or (C) of this cludes both linear and nonlinear facili- section by an amount greater than the ties, payment will be the aggregate cost of maintaining actual cost amounts under paragraph (a)(3)(2)(ii) records, the Regional Director shall re- (A) and (B) of this section. quire the applicant to make periodic (D) When an easement or permit is payments in advance of the incurrence granted the Regional Director shall es- of such costs by the United States ex- timate the costs, based on the best cept for the last payment which will available cost information, expected to reflect final reimbursement for actual be incurred by the United States in costs of the United States in processing monitoring holder activity. If the esti- the application. Overpayments may be mated costs exceed the payments under refunded or adjusted by the Regional paragraph (a)(3)(2) (ii), (A), (B), or (C) Director as appropriate. of this section by an amount which is

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greater than the cost of maintaining courses and distances of the centerline. actual cost records for the monitoring The width of the right-of-way on each process, the Regional Director shall re- side of the centerline together with the quire the holder to make periodic pay- acreage included within the right-of- ments of the estimated reimbursable way or site must also be shown. If the costs prior to the incurrence of such right-of-way or site is located wholly costs by the United States. Overpay- within Service project land, a tie to a ments may be refunded or adjusted by Government corner or prominent cul- the Regional Director as appropriate. tural feature which can be readily rec- (E) Following the termination of an ognized and recovered should be shown. easement or permit, the former holder (c) Regional or Area Director’s Address- will be required to pay additional es. (1) For the States of California, Ha- amounts to the extent the actual costs waii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon and Wash- to the United States have exceeded the ington: payments required by paragraphs (a)(3)(ii)(A), (B), and (C) of this section. Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife (4) All applications filed pursuant to Service, Lloyd 500 Building, Suite 1692, 500 this subpart must include a detailed NE. Multnomah Street, Portland Oregon environmental analysis which shall in- 97232. clude information concerning the im- (2) For the States of Arizona, New pact of the proposed use of the environ- Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas: ment including the impact on air and water quality; scenic and esthetic fea- Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife tures; historic, architectural, archeo- Service, 500 Gold Avenue, P.O. Box 1306, Al- logical, and cultural features; wildlife, buquerque, New Mexico 87103. fish and marine life, etc. The analysis (3) For the States of Illinois, Indiana, shall include sufficient data so as to Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, enable the Service to prepare an envi- Ohio, and Wisconsin: ronmental assessment and/or impact statement in accordance with section Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Service, Federal Building, Fort Snelling, Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.) Twin Cities, Minnesota 55111. and comply with the requirements of (4) For the States of Alabama, Ar- the National Historic Preservation Act kansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), the Ar- Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, cheological and Historic Preservation South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469 et seq.), Execu- Rico, and Virgin Islands: tive Order 11593 ‘‘Protection and En- hancement of the Cultural Environ- Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife ment’’ of May 13, 1971 (36 FR 8921), and Service, Richard B. Russell, Federal Build- ‘‘Procedures for the Protection of His- ing, Suite 1200, 75 Spring Street, S.W., At- toric and Cultural Properties’’ (36 CFR, lanta, Georgia 30303. part 800). Concerning the National En- (5) For the States of Connecticut, vironmental Policy Act, the Regional Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachu- Director may, at his discretion, rely on setts, New Hampshire, New York, New an environmental assessment or im- Jersey, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, pact statement prepared by a ‘‘lead Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia: agency.’’ (b) Maps. A map or plat must accom- Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife pany each copy of the application and Service, One Gateway Center, Suite 700, must show the right-of-way in such de- Newton Corner, Massachusetts 03158. tail that the right-of-way can be accu- (6) For the States of Colorado, Kan- rately located on the ground. Ties to sas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Service land boundary corner monu- South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming: ments or some prominent cultural features which can be readily recognized Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and recovered should be shown where Service, P.O. Box 25486, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado 80225. the right-of-way enters and leaves Service project land together with (7) For the State of Alaska:

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Regional Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife § 29.21–4 Terms and conditions. Service, 1101 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. (a) Any right-of-way easement or permit granted will be subject to out- [31 FR 16026, Dec. 15, 1966, as amended at 42 FR 43917, Aug. 31, 1977; 44 FR 42976, July 23, standing rights, if any, in third parties. 1979; 48 FR 31655, July 11, 1983] (b) An applicant, by accepting an easement or permit agrees to such § 29.21–3 Nature of interest granted. terms and conditions as may be pre- (a) Where the land administered by scribed by the Regional Director in the the Secretary is owned in fee by the granting document. Such terms and United States and the right-of-way is conditions shall include the following, compatible with the objectives of the unless waived in part by the Regional area, permit or easement may be ap- Director, and may include additional proved and granted by the Regional Di- special stipulations at his discretion. rector. Generally an easement or per- See § 29.21–8 for special requirements mit will be issued for a term of 50 years for electric powerlines and § 29.21–9 for or so long as it is used for the purpose special requirements for oil and gas granted, or for a lesser term when con- pipelines. sidered appropriate. For rights-of-way (1) To comply with State and Federal granted under authority of section 28 laws applicable to the project within of the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as which the easement or permit is grant- amended, for pipelines for the transpor- ed, and to the lands which are included tation of oil, natural gas, synthetic liq- in the right-of-way, and lawful existing uid or gaseous fuels, or any refined regulations thereunder. product produced therefrom, the grant (2) To clear and keep clear the lands may be for a term not to exceed 30 within the easement or permit area to years and the right-of-way may not ex- the extent and in the manner directed ceed 50 feet, plus the area occupied by by the project manager in charge; and the pipeline and its related facilities to dispose of all vegetative and other unless the Regional Director finds, and material cut, uprooted, or otherwise records the reasons for his finding, accumulated during the construction that, in his judgment, a wider right-of- and maintenance of the project in such way is necessary for operation and a manner as to decrease the fire hazard maintenance after construction, or to and also in accordance with such in- protect the environment or public safe- structions as the project manager may ty. Related facilities include but are specify. not limited to valves, pump stations, (3) To prevent the disturbance or re- supporting structures, bridges, moni- moval of any public land survey monu- toring and communication devices, ment or project boundary monument surge and storage tanks, terminals, unless and until the applicant has re- etc. However, a temporary permit quested and received from the Regional supplementing a right-of-way may be Director approval of measures the ap- granted for additional land needed dur- plicant will take to perpetuate the lo- ing construction, operation, mainte- cation of aforesaid monument. nance, or termination of the pipeline, (4) To take such soil and resource or to protect the natural environment conservation and protection measures, or public safety. including weed control on the land cov- (b) Unless otherwise provided, no in- ered by the easement or permit as the terest granted shall give the grantee project manager in charge may re- any right whatever to remove any ma- quest. terial, earth, or stone for construction (5) To do everything reasonably with- or other purpose, except that stone or in his power, both independently and earth necessarily removed from the on request of any duly authorized rep- right-of-way in the construction of a resentative of the United States, to project may be used elsewhere along prevent and suppress fires on or near, the same right-of-way in the construc- lands to be occupied under the ease- tion of the same project. ment or permit area, including making [31 FR 16026, Dec. 15, 1966, as amended at 42 available such construction and main- FR 43918, Aug. 31, 1977] tenance forces as may be reasonably

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obtainable for the suppression of such failure to comply with any or all of the fires. terms or conditions of the grant, or for (6) To rebuild and repair such roads, abandonment. A rebuttable presump- fences, structures, and trails as may be tion of abandonment is raised by delib- destroyed or injured by construction erate failure of the holder to use for work and upon request by the Regional any continuous 2-year period the ease- Director, to build and maintain nec- ment or permit for the purpose for essary and suitable crossings for all which it was granted or renewed. In the roads and trails that intersect the event of noncompliance of abandon- works constructed, maintained, or op- ment, the Regional Director will notify erated under the right-of-way. in writing the holder of the easement (7) To pay the United States the full or permit of his intention to suspend or value for all damages to the lands or terminate such grant 60 days from the other property of the United States date of the notice, stating the reasons caused by him or by his employees, therefor, unless prior to that time the contractors, or employees of the con- holder completes such corrective ac- tractors, and to indemnify the United tions as are specified in the notice. The States against any liability for dam- Regional Director may grant an exten- ages to life, person or property arising sion of time within which to complete from the occupancy or use of the lands corrective actions when, in his judg- under the easement or permit, except ment, extenuating circumstances not where the easement or permit is grant- within the holder’s control such as ad- ed hereunder to a State or other gov- verse weather conditions, disturbance ernmental agency which has no legal to wildlife during breeding periods or power to assume such a liability with periods of peak concentration, or other respect to damages caused by it to compelling reasons warrant. Should lands or property, such agency in lieu the holder of a right-of-way issued thereof agrees to repair all such dam- under authority of the Mineral Leasing ages. Where the easement of permit in- Act, as amended, fail to take correc- volves lands which are under the exclu- tive action within the 60-day period, sive jurisdiction of the United States, the Regional Director will provide for the holder or his employees, contrac- an administrative proceeding pursuant tors, or agents of the contractors, shall to 5 U.S.C. 554, prior to a final Depart- be liable to third parties for injuries in- mental decision to suspend or termi- curred in connection with the ease- nate the easement or permit. In the ment or permit area. Grants of ease- case of all other right-of-way holders, ments or permits involving special haz- failure to take corrective action within ards will impose liability without fault the 60-day period will result in a deter- for injury and damage to the land and mination by the Regional Director to property of the United States up to a suspend or terminate the easement or specified maximum limit commensu- permit. No administrative proceeding rate with the foreseeable risks or haz- shall be required where the easement ards presented. The amount of no-fault or permit terminates under its terms. liability for each occurrence is hereby (10) To restore the land to its original limited to no more than $1,000,000. condition to the satisfaction of the Re- (8) To notify promptly the project gional Director so far as it is reason- manager in charge of the amount of ably possible to do so upon revocation merchantable timber, if any, which and/or termination of the easement or will be cut, removed, or destroyed in permit, unless this requirement is the construction and maintenance of waived in writing by the Regional Di- the project, and to pay the United rector. Termination also includes per- States in advance of construction such mits or easements that terminate sum of money as the project manager under the terms of the grant. may determine to be the full stumpage (11) To keep the project manager in- value of the timber to be so cut, re- formed at all times of his address, and, moved, or destroyed. in case of corporations, of the address (9) That all or any part of the ease- of its principal place of business and ment or permit granted may be termi- the names and addresses of its prin- nated by the Regional Director, for cipal officers.

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(12) That in the construction, oper- § 29.21–5 Construction. ation, and maintenance of the project, (a) If construction is not commenced he shall not discriminate against any within two (2) years after date of right- employee or applicant for employment of-way grant, the right-of-way may be because of race, creed, color, or na- canceled by the Director of the U.S. tional origin and shall require an iden- Fish and Wildlife Service at his discre- tical provision to be included in all tion. subcontracts. (b) Proof of construction: Upon com- (13) That the grant of the easement pletion of construction, the applicant or permit shall be subject to the ex- shall file a certification of completion press condition that the exercise therewith the Regional Director. of will not unduly interfere with the management, administration, or dis- [42 FR 43919, Aug. 31, 1977] posal by the United States of the land affected thereby. The applicant agrees § 29.21–6 Disposal, transfer or termi- and consents to the occupancy and use nation of interest. by the United States, its grantees, per- (a) Change in jurisdiction over and dis- mittees, or lessees of any part of the posal of lands. The final disposal by the easement of permit area not actually United States of any tract of land tra- occupied for the purpose of the granted versed by a right-of-way shall not be rights to the extent that it does not construed to be a revocation of the interfere with the full and safe utiliza- right-of-way in whole or in part, but tion thereof by the holder. The holder such final disposition shall be deemed of an easement or permit also agrees and taken to be subject to such right- that authorized representatives of the of-way unless it has been specifically United States shall have the right of canceled. access to the easement or permit area (b) Transfer of easement or permit. Any for the purpose of making inspections proposed transfer, by assignment, and monitoring the construction, oper- lease, operating agreement or other- ation and maintenance of facilities. wise, of an easement or permit must be (14) That the easement or permit filed in triplicate with the Regional Di- herein granted shall be subject to the rector and must be supported by a stip- express covenant that any facility con- ulation that the transferee agrees to structed thereon will be modified or comply with and be bound by the terms adapted, if such is found by the Re- and conditions of the original grant. A gional Director to be necessary, with- $25 nonreturnable service fee must ac- out liability or expense to the United company the proposal. No transfer will States, so that such facility will not be recognized unless and until approved conflict with the use and occupancy of in writing by the Regional Director. the land for any authorized works (c) Disposal of property on termination which may hereafter be constructed of right-of-way. In the absence of any thereon under the authority of the agreement to the contrary, the holder United States. Any such modification of the right-of-way will be allowed 6 will be planned and scheduled so as not months after termination to remove all to interfere unduly with or to have property or improvements other than a minimal effect upon continuity of en- road and useable improvements to a ergy and delivery requirements. road, placed thereon by him; otherwise, (15) That the easement or permit all such property and improvements herein granted shall be for the specific shall become the property of the use described and may not be construed United States. Extensions of time may to include the further right to author- be granted at the discretion of the Re- ize any other use within the easement gional Director. or permit area unless approved in writ- [31 FR 16026, Dec. 15, 1966, as amended at 42 ing by the Regional Director. FR 43919, Aug. 31, 1977] [31 FR 16026, Dec. 15, 1966, as amended at 42 FR 43918, Aug. 31, 1977]

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§ 29.21–7 What payment do we require ance with the rules prescribed in the for use and occupancy of national National Electric Safety Code, all Gov- wildlife refuge lands? ernment and other telephone, tele- (a) Payment for use and occupancy of graph and power transmission lines lands under the regulations of this sub- from contact and all highways and rail- part will be required and will be for fair roads from obstruction and to main- market value as determined by ap- tain his transmission lines in such praisal by the Regional Director. At manner as not to menace life or prop- the discretion of the Regional Director, erty. the payment may be a lump sum pay- (b) Neither the privilege nor the right ment or an annual fair market rental to occupy or use the lands for the pur- payment, to be made in advance. If any pose authorized shall relieve him of Federal, State or local agency is ex- any legal liability for causing induc- empted from such payment by and any tive or conductive interference be- other provision of Federal law, such tween any project transmission line or agency shall otherwise compensate the other project works constructed, oper- Service by any other means agreeable ated, or maintained by him on the ser- to the Regional Director, including, vient lands, and any radio installation, but not limited to, making other land telephone line, or other communica- available or the loan of equipment or tion facilities now or hereafter con- personnel, except that any such com- structed and operated by the United pensation shall relate to, and be con- States or any agency thereof. sistent with the objectives of the Na- tional Wildlife Refuge System. The Re- [42 FR 43919, Aug. 31, 1977, as amended at 48 gional Director may waive such re- FR 31655, July 11, 1983] quirement for compensation if he finds such requirement impracticable or un- § 29.21–9 Rights-of-way for pipelines necessary. for the transportation of oil, nat- (b) When annual rental payments are ural gas, synthetic liquid or gaseous fuels, or any refined product pro- used, such rates shall be reviewed by duced therefrom. the Regional Director at any time not less than 5 years after the grant of the (a) Application procedure. Applica- permit, right-of-way, or easement or tions for pipelines and related facilities the last revision of charges thereunder, under this section are to be filed in ac- The Regional Director will furnish a cordance with § 29.21–2 of these regula- notice in writing to the holder of an tions with the following exception: easement or permit of intent to impose When the right-of-way or proposed facility new charges to reflect fair market will occupy Federal land under the control of value commencing with the ensuing more than one Federal Agency and/or more charge year. The revised charges will than one bureau or office of the Department be effective unless the holder files an of the Interior, a single application shall be appeal in accordance with § 29.22. filed with the appropriate State Director of the Bureau of Land Management in accord- [42 FR 43919, Aug. 31, 1977, as amended at 65 ance with regulations in 43 CFR part 2800. FR 62483, Oct. 18, 2000] Any portion of the facility occupying § 29.21–8 Electric power transmission land of the National Wildlife Refuge line rights-of-way. System will be subject to the provi- By accepting a right-of-way for a sions of these regulations. power transmission line, the applicant (b) Right-of-way grants under this sec- thereby agrees and consents to comply tion will be subject to the special re- with and be bound by the following quirements of section 28 of the Mineral terms and conditions, except those Leasing Act of 1920 (30 U.S.C. 185), as which the Secretary may waive in a amended, as set forth below. Gathering particular case, in addition to those lines and associated structures used specified in § 29.21–4(b). solely in the production of oil and gas (a) To protect in a workmanlike under valid leases on the lands admin- manner, at crossings and at places in istered by the Fish and Wildlife Service proximity to his transmission lines on are excepted from the provisions of this the right-of-way authorized, in accord- section.

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(1) Pipeline safety. Rights-of-way or an affiliate controlled by the entity, permits granted under this section will the number of shares and the percent- include requirements that will protect age of any class of voting stock of that the safety of workers and protect the affiliate owned, directly or indirectly, public from sudden ruptures and slow by that entity, and in the case of an af- degradation of the pipeline. An appli- filiate which controls that entity, the cant must agree to design, construct, number of shares and the percentage of and operate all proposed facilities in any class of voting stock of that entity accordance with the provisions of parts owned, directly or indirectly, by the af- 192 and/or 195 of title 49 of the CFR and filiate. in accordance with the Occupational (d) Technical and financial capability. Safety and Health Act of 1970, Pub. L. The Regional Director may grant or 91–596, including any amendments renew a right-of-way or permit under thereto. this section only when he is satisfied (2) Environmental protection. An appli- that the applicant has the technical cation for a right-of-way must contain environmental information required by and financial capability to construct, § 29.21–2(a)(4) of this subpart. If the Re- operate, maintain and terminate the gional Director determines that a pro- facility. At the discretion of the Re- posed project will have a significant af- gional Director, a financial statement fect on the environment, there must may be required. also be furnished a plan of construc- (e) Reimbursement of costs. In accord- tion, operations, and rehabilitation of ance with § 29.21–2(a)(3) of this subpart, the proposed facilities. In addition to the holder of a right-of-way or permit terms and conditions imposed under must reimburse the Service for the § 29.21–4, the Regional director will im- cost incurred in monitoring the con- pose such stipulations as may be re- struction, operation, maintenance, and quired to assure: (i) Restoration, re- termination of any pipeline or related vegetation and curtailment of erosion facilities as determined by the Re- of the surface; (ii) that activities in gional Director. connection with the right-of-way or (f) Public hearing. The Regional Di- permit will not violate applicable air rector shall give notice to Federal, and water quality standards in related State, and local government agencies, facilities siting standards established and the public, and afford them the op- by law; (iii) control or prevention of portunity to comment on right-of-way damage to the environment including applications under this section. A no- damage to fish and wildlife habitat, tice will be published in the FEDERAL public or private property, and public REGISTER and a public hearing may be health and safety; and (iv) protection held where appropriate. of the interests of individuals living in (g) Bonding. Where appropriate the the general area of the right-of-way or Regional Director may require the permit who rely on the fish, wildlife, and biotic resources of the area for sub- holder of a right-of-way or permit to sistence purposes. furnish a bond, or other security satis- (c) Disclosure. If the applicant is a factory to him, to secure all or any of partnership, corporation, association, the obligations imposed by the terms or other business entity it must dis- and conditions of the right-of-way or close the identity of the participants in permit or by any rule or regulation, the entity. Such disclosure shall in- not to exceed the period of construc- clude where applicable (1) the name tion plus one year or a longer period if and address of each partner, (2) the necessary for the pipeline to stabilize. name and address of each shareholder (h) Suspension of right-of-way. If the owning 3 percentum or more of the Project Manager determines that an shares, together with the number and immediate temporary suspension of ac- percentage of any class of voting tivities within a right-of-way or permit shares of the entity which such share- area is necessary to protect public holder is authorized to vote, and (3) the health and safety or the environment, name and address of each affiliate of he may issue an emergency suspension the entity together with, in the case of order to abate such activities prior to

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an administrative proceeding. The Re- shall purchase, without discrimination, gional Director must make a deter- any such natural gas produced in the mination and notify the holder in writ- vicinity of the pipeline. ing within 15 days from the date of sus- (4) The Regional Director shall re- pension as to whether the suspension quire, prior to granting or renewing a should continue and list actions needed right-of-way, that the applicant submit to terminate the suspension. Such sus- and disclose all plans, contracts, agree- pension shall remain in effect for only ments, or other information or mate- so long as an emergency condition con- rial which he deems necessary to deter- tinues. mine whether a right-of-way shall be (i) Joint use of rights-of-way. Each granted or renewed and the terms and right-of-way or permit shall reserve to conditions which should be included in the Regional Director the right to the right-of-way. Such information grant additional rights-of-way or per- may include, but is not limited to: (i) mits for compatible uses on or adjacent Conditions for, and agreements among to rights-of-way or permit areas grant- owners or operators, regarding the ad- ed under this section after giving no- dition of pumping facilities, looping, or tice to the holder and an opportunity otherwise increasing the pipeline or to comment. terminal’s throughput capacity in re- (j) Common carriers. (1) Pipelines and sponse to actual or anticipated in- related facilities used for the transpor- creases in demand; (ii) conditions for tation of oil, natural gas, synthetic liq- adding or abandoning intake, offtake, uid or gaseous fuels, or any refined or storage points or facilities; and (iii) product produced therefrom shall be minimum shipment or purchase constructed, operated, and maintained tenders. as common carriers. (k) Limitations on export. Any domes- (2)(i) The owners or operators of pipe- tically produced crude oil transported lines subject to this subpart shall ac- by pipeline over rights-of-way granted cept, convey, transport, or purchase pursuant to section 28 of the Mineral without discrimination all oil or gas Leasing Act of 1920, except such crude delivered to the pipeline without re- oil which is either exchanged in similar gard to whether such oil or gas was quantity for convenience or increased produced on Federal or non-Federal efficiency of transportation with per- lands. sons or the government of an adjacent (ii) In the case of oil or gas produced foreign state, or which is temporarily from Federal lands or from the re- exported for convenience or increased sources on the Federal lands in the vi- efficiency of transportation across cinity of the pipelines, the Secretary parts of an adjacent foreign state and may, after a full hearing with due no- reenters the United States, shall be tice thereof to the interested parties subject to all of the limitation and li- and a proper finding of facts, determine censing requirements of the Export Ad- the proportionate amounts to be ac- ministration Act of 1969. cepted, conveyed, transported or pur- (l) State standards. The Regional Di- chased. rector shall take into consideration, (3)(i) The common carrier provisions and to the extent practical comply of this section shall not apply to any with, applicable State standards for natural gas pipeline operated by any right-of-way construction, operation, person subject to regulation under the and maintenance. Natural Gas Act or by any public util- (m) Congressional notification. The ity subject to regulation by a State or Secretary shall notify the House and municipal regulatory agency having Senate Committees on Interior and In- jurisdiction to regulate the rates and sular Affairs promptly upon receipt of charges for the sale of natural gas to an application for a right-of-way for consumers within the State or munici- pipeline 24 inches or more in diameter, pality. and no right-of-way for such a pipeline (ii) Where natural gas not subject to shall be granted until 60 days (not in- state regulatory or conservation laws cluding days on which the House or governing its purchase by pipelines is Senate has adjourned for more than offered for sale, each such pipeline three days) after a notice of intention

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to grant the right-of-way together with conducting mineral operations on ref- the Secretary’s detailed findings as to uge areas must comply with all appli- terms and conditions he proposes to cable Federal and State laws and regu- impose, has been submitted to the lations for the protection of wildlife Committees, unless each Committee by and the administration of the area. Oil resolution waives the waiting period. field brine, slag, and all other waste [42 FR 43921, Aug. 31, 1977] and contaminating substances must be kept in the smallest practicable area, § 29.22 Hearing and appeals proce- must be confined so as to prevent es- dures. cape as a result of rains and high water An appeal may be taken from any or otherwise, and must be removed final disposition of the Regional Direc- from the area as quickly as practicable tor to the Director, U.S. Fish and Wild- in such a manner as to prevent con- life Service, and, except in the case of tamination, pollution, damage, or in- a denial of a right-of-way application, jury to the lands, waters, facilities, or from the latter’s decision to the Sec- vegetation of the refuge or to wildlife. retary of the Interior. Appeals to the Structures and equipment must be re- Secretary shall be taken pursuant to 43 moved from the area when the need for CFR part 4, subpart G. them has ended. Upon the cessation of [44 FR 42976, July 23, 1979] operations the area shall be restored as nearly as possible to its condition prior Subpart C—Mineral Operations to the commencement of operations. Nothing in this section shall be applied § 29.31 Mineral ownerships in the so as to contravene or nullify rights United States. vested in holders of mineral interests Where mineral rights to lands in on refuge lands. wildlife refuge areas are vested in the United States, the provisions of 43 CFR PART 30—RANGE AND FERAL 3101.3–3, 3109.4, 3201.1–6 and 3501.2–2 gov- ANIMAL MANAGEMENT ern. [31 FR 16026, Dec. 15, 1966, as amended at 44 Subpart A—Range Animals FR 42976, July 23, 1979] Sec. § 29.32 Mineral rights reserved and ex- 30.1 Surplus range animals. cepted. 30.2 Disposition of surplus range animals. Persons holding mineral rights in Subpart B—Feral Animals wildlife refuge lands by reservation in the conveyance to the United States 30.11 Control of feral animals. and persons holding mineral rights in 30.12 Disposition of feral animals. such lands which rights vested prior to AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 668dd, as the acquisition of the lands by the amended; 16 U.S.C. 715i, as amended; 41 CFR United States shall, to the greatest ex- 101–44. tent practicable, conduct all exploration, development, and production operations in such a manner as to pre- Subpart A—Range Animals vent damage, erosion, pollution, or contamination to the lands, waters, fa- § 30.1 Surplus range animals. cilities and vegetation of the area. So Range animals on fenced wildlife ref- far as is practicable, such operations uge areas, including buffalo and long- must also be conducted without inter- horn cattle, determined to be surplus ference with the operation of the ref- to the needs of the conservation pro- uge or disturbance to the wildlife gram may be planned and scheduled for thereon. Physical occupancy of the disposal. area must be kept to the minimum space compatible with the conduct of [38 FR 16356, June 22, 1973] efficient mineral operations. Persons

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§ 30.2 Disposition of surplus range ani- Subpart B—Terms and Conditions of mals. Wildlife Reduction and Disposal Disposition shall be made only dur- 31.11 Donation and loan of wildlife speci- ing regularly scheduled disposal pro- mens. gram periods, except in the event of ex- 31.12 Sale of wildlife specimens. igent circumstances affecting the ani- 31.13 Commercial harvest of fishery resources. mals, their range, or the recipient. The 31.14 Official animal control operations. Refuge Manager is responsible for de- 31.15 Public hunting and fishing programs. termining the existence of ‘‘exigent 31.16 Trapping program. circumstances.’’ Surplus range animals 31.17 Disposal of furs and pelts. may be disposed of, subject to State AUTHORITY: Sec. 2, 33 Stat. 614, as amended, and Federal health laws and regula- sec. 5, 43 Stat. 651, secs. 5, 10, 45 Stat. 449, tions, by donation for specific purposes 1224, secs. 4, 2, 48 Stat. 402, as amended, 451, to public agencies, public institutions, as amended, 1270, sec. 4, 76 Stat. 654; 5 U.S.C. 301, 16 U.S.C. 685, 725, 690d, 715i, 664, 718(b), 43 other governments or charitable insti- U.S.C. 315a, 16 U.S.C. 460k; sec. 2, 80 Stat. 926; tutions, or sold on the open market. 16 U.S.C. 668bb. [62 FR 19937, Apr. 24, 1997] SOURCE: 31 FR 16027, Dec. 15, 1966, unless otherwise noted. Subpart B—Feral Animals Subpart A—Surplus Wildlife § 30.11 Control of feral animals. § 31.1 Determination of surplus wild- (a) Feral animals, including horses, life populations. burros, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, The populations and requirements of reindeer, dogs, and cats, without own- wildlife species on wildlife refuge areas ership that have reverted to the wild shall be determined by population cen- from a domestic state may be taken by sus, habitat evaluation, and other authorized Federal or State personnel means of ecological study. or by private persons operating under permit in accordance with applicable § 31.2 Methods of surplus wildlife pop- provisions of Federal or State law or ulation control and disposal. regulation. Upon a determination that wildlife (b) [Reserved] are surplus to a balanced conservation program on any wildlife refuge area, [31 FR 16027, Dec. 15, 1966] the surplus may be reduced or utilized in accordance with Federal and State § 30.12 Disposition of feral animals. law and regulation by: Feral animals taken on wildlife ref- (a) Donation or loan to public agen- uge areas may be disposed of by sale on cies and institutions. the open market, gift or loan to public (b) Sale to public or private agencies or private institutions for specific pur- and institutions. poses, and as otherwise provided in sec- (c) Commercial harvest of fishery re- tion 401 of the act of June 15, 1935 (49 sources. Stat. 383, 16 U.S.C. 715s). (d) Official wildlife control operations. [38 FR 16356, June 22, 1973] (e) Public hunting or fishing. (f) Trapping. PART 31—WILDLIFE SPECIES MANAGEMENT Subpart B—Terms and Conditions of Wildlife Reduction and Disposal Subpart A—Surplus Wildlife § 31.11 Donation and loan of wildlife Sec. specimens. 31.1 Determination of surplus wildlife populations. Wildlife specimens may be donated or 31.2 Methods of surplus wildlife population loaned to public institutions for spe- control and disposal. cific purposes. Donation or loans of resident species of wildlife will not be

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made unless the recipient has secured provided that trapping on all or part of the approval of the State. individual areas may be temporarily suspended by posting upon occasions of [38 FR 16356, June 22, 1973] unusual or critical conditions affecting § 31.12 Sale of wildlife specimens. land, water, vegetation, or wildlife populations. Each person trapping on any Surplus wildlife specimens may be wildlife refuge area shall possess the sold alive or butchered, dressed and required State license or permit and processed subject to Federal and State shall comply with the provisions of laws and regulations and the provisions State laws and regulations. of this part. [36 FR 17998, Sept. 8, 1971] § 31.13 Do we allow commercial harvest of fishery resources? § 31.17 Disposal of furs and pelts. Refuge managers may allow commer- The disposition of animals and the cial harvest of fishery resources by pelts or carcasses thereof accruing to issuance of a permit or by refuge-spe- the United States through the trapping cific regulation in compliance with ap- programs shall be sold by public auc- plicable State and Federal laws when tion or on the open market unless re- compatible and in compliance with quired for official purposes. § 29.1 of this subchapter C. [69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004] PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING

§ 31.14 Official animal control oper- Subpart A—General Provisions ations. Sec. (a) Animal species which are surplus 32.1 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to or detrimental to the management pro- hunting. gram of a wildlife refuge area may be 32.2 What are the requirements for hunting taken in accordance with Federal and on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge State laws and regulations by Federal System? or State personnel or by permit issued 32.3 What are the procedures for publication to private individuals. of refuge-specific hunting regulations? (b) Animal species which are dam- 32.4 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to fishing. aging or destroying Federal property 32.5 What are the requirements for within a wildlife refuge area may be sportfishing on areas of the National taken or destroyed by Federal per- Wildlife Refuge System? sonnel. 32.6 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regula- § 31.15 Public hunting and fishing pro- tions? grams. 32.7 What refuge units are open to hunting The privilege of hunting and fishing and/or sport fishing? 32.8 Areas closed to hunting. may be extended to the general public under the provisions of regulations Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for cited in parts 32 and 33 of this sub- Hunting and Fishing chapter. 32.20 Alabama. § 31.16 Trapping program. 32.21 Alaska. 32.22 Arizona. Except as hereafter noted, persons 32.23 Arkansas. trapping animals on wildlife refuge 32.24 California. areas where trapping has been author- 32.25 Colorado. ized shall secure and comply with the 32.26 Connecticut. provisions of a Federal permit issued 32.27 Delaware. for that purpose. This permit shall 32.28 Florida. specify the terms and conditions of 32.29 Georgia. trapping activity and the rates of 32.30 Hawaii. 32.31 Idaho. charge or division of pelts, hides, and 32.32 Illinois. carcasses. Lands acquired as ‘‘water- 32.33 Indiana. fowl production areas’’ shall be open to 32.34 Iowa. public trapping without Federal permit 32.35 Kansas.

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32.36 Kentucky. U.S.C. 695) will be opened to hunting 32.37 Louisiana. only after it has been determined that 32.38 Maine. the major portion of the crops in the 32.39 Maryland. 32.40 Massachusetts. vicinity of the area involved have been 32.41 Michigan. harvested, that the period of suscepti- 32.42 Minnesota. bility of such crops to wildfowl depre- 32.43 Mississippi. dation has passed, or that the possi- 32.44 Missouri. bility of these crops being damaged by 32.45 Montana. waterfowl is minor. Lands acquired as 32.46 Nebraska. ‘‘waterfowl production areas’’ shall an- 32.47 Nevada. nually be open to the hunting of migra- 32.48 New Hampshire. 32.49 New Jersey. tory game birds, upland game, and big 32.50 New Mexico. game subject to the provisions of State 32.51 New York. law and regulations and the pertinent 32.52 North Carolina. provisions of parts 25 through 31 of this 32.53 North Dakota. subchapter: Provided, That all forms of 32.54 Ohio. hunting or entry on all or any part of 32.55 Oklahoma. individual areas may be temporarily 32.56 Oregon. 32.57 Pennsylvania. suspended by posting upon occasions of 32.58 Puerto Rico. [Reserved] unusual or critical conditions of, or af- 32.59 Rhode Island. fecting land, water, vegetation, or 32.60 South Carolina. wildlife populations. 32.61 South Dakota. 32.62 Tennessee. § 32.2 What are the requirements for 32.63 Texas. hunting on areas of the National 32.64 Utah. Wildlife Refuge System? 32.65 Vermont. 32.66 Virginia. The following provisions shall apply 32.67 Washington. to each person while engaged in public 32.68 West Virginia. hunting on areas of the National Wild- 32.69 Wisconsin. life Refuge System: 32.70 Wyoming. (a) Each person shall secure and pos- 32.71 United States Unincorporated Pacific sess the required State license. Insular Possessions. (b) Each person 16 years of age and 32.72 Guam. older shall secure and possess a Migra- AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, tory Bird Hunting Stamp while hunt- 668dd–668ee, and 715i. ing migratory waterfowl. SOURCE: 58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, unless (c) Each person shall comply with the otherwise noted. applicable provisions of Federal law and regulations including this sub- Subpart A—General Provisions chapter and the current Federal Migra- tory Bird Regulations. § 32.1 Opening of wildlife refuge areas (d) Each person shall comply with to hunting. the applicable provisions of the laws The opening of a wildlife refuge area and regulations of the State wherein to hunting will be dependent upon the any area is located unless further re- provisions of law applicable to the area stricted by Federal law or regulation. and upon a determination by the Sec- (e) Each person shall comply with the retary that the opening of the area to terms and conditions authorizing ac- the hunting of migratory game birds, cess or use of wildlife refuges, includ- upland game, or big game will be coming the terms and conditions under patible with the principles of sound which hunting permits are issued. wildlife management and will other- (f) Each person must comply with the wise be in the public interest. The provisions of any refuge-specific regu- opening or closing of wildlife refuge lations governing hunting on the wild- areas to hunting shall be in accordance life refuge area. Regulations, special with the rulemaking requirements of conditions, and maps of the hunting the Administrative Procedure Act (5 areas for a particular wildlife refuge U.S.C. 553). Lands acquired pursuant to are available at that area’s head- the Act of May 18, 1948 (62 Stat. 238, 16 quarters. In addition, refuge-specific

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hunting regulations for migratory (b) Refuge-specific hunting regula- game bird, upland game, and big game tions may contain the following items: hunting appear in §§ 32.20 through 32.72. (1) Wildlife species that may be hunt- (g) The use of any drug on any arrow ed; for bow hunting on national wildlife (2) Seasons; refuges is prohibited. Archers may not (3) Bag limits; have arrows employing such drugs in (4) Methods of hunting; their possession on any national wild- (5) Description of areas open to hunt- life refuge. ing; or (h) The unauthorized distribution of (6) Other provisions as required. bait and the hunting over bait is pro- (c) Refuge-specific hunting regula- hibited on wildlife refuge areas. (Bait- tions will not liberalize existing State ing is authorized in accordance with laws or regulations. State regulations on national wildlife (d) Refuge-specific hunting regula- refuges in Alaska). tions are subject to change and the (i) The use of nails, wire, screws or public is invited to submit suggestions bolts to attach a stand to a tree, or and comments for consideration at any hunting from a tree into which a metal time. object has been driven to support a (e) We initially publish refuge-spe- hunter is prohibited on wildlife refuge cific hunting regulations in the daily areas. issue of the FEDERAL REGISTER, and (j) The use or possession of alcoholic subsequently they appear in §§ 32.20 beverages while hunting is prohibited. through 32.72, except that the refuge (k) You may possess only approved manager may adopt and issue relevant nontoxic shot while in the field, which refuge-specific season dates and times we identify in 50 CFR 20.21(j), while on after the State establishes its hunting Waterfowl Production Areas, or on cer- seasons by publication through one or tain other areas of the National Wild- more of the methods identified in § 25.31 life Refuge System as delineated on of this subchapter C. maps, leaflets and/or signs, available at (f) Refuge-specific hunting regula- each refuge headquarters or posted at tions may be amended or new condi- each refuge, or as stated in refuge-spe- tions imposed at any time during the cific regulations. Where we allow tur- hunting season when unpredictable key and deer hunting, you may use changes occur in wildlife populations, slugs and shot containing lead to hunt habitat conditions or in other factors these species unless prohibited by ref- affecting a refuge’s wildlife resources. uge-specific regulations and/or State Changes in refuge-specific hunting reg- law. ulations made under the conditions (l) The refuge-specific regulations noted in this paragraph (f) can be in (§ 32.20 through § 32.72) may include the force only for the one season to which items discussed in § 32.3(b). Refuge per- the changes apply. mits and brochures should also include [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 those items and any special conditions FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] allowed by paragraph (f) of this section. § 32.4 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to fishing. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 63 FR 46914, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30777, May 12, Wildlife refuge areas may be opened 2000; 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] to sport fishing only after a determination is made that this activity is com- § 32.3 What are the procedures for patible with the purposes for which the publication of refuge-specific hunt- refuge was established. In addition, the ing regulations? sport fishing program must be con- (a) Refuge-specific hunting regula- sistent with principles of sound fishery tions are issued only at the time of or management and otherwise be in the after the determination and publica- public interest. The opening or closing tion of the opening of a wildlife refuge of wildlife refuge areas to fishing is area to migratory game bird, upland subject to the rulemaking require- game or big game hunting. ments of the Administrative Procedure

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Act (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.). Lands ac- (3) Creel limits; quired as ‘‘waterfowl production areas’’ (4) Methods of fishing; are open to sport fishing subject to the (5) Description of areas open to fish- provisions of State laws and regula- ing; or tions and the pertinent provisions of (6) Other provisions as required. parts 25 through 31 of this subchapter: (c) Refuge-specific fishing regula- Provided, that fishing or entry on all or tions will not liberalize existing State any part of individual areas may be laws or regulations. temporarily suspended by posting upon (d) Refuge-specific fishing regula- occasions of unusual or critical conditions are subject to change and the tions of, or affecting, land, water, vege- public is invited to submit suggestions tation or fish and wildlife populations. and comments for consideration at any time. § 32.5 What are the requirements for (e) We initially publish refuge-spe- sportfishing on areas of the Na- cific sport fishing regulations in the tional Wildlife Refuge System? daily issue of the FEDERAL REGISTER, The following provisions shall apply and subsequently they appear in §§ 32.20 to each person while engaged in public through 32.72. sport fishing on a wildlife refuge area: (f) Refuge-specific fishing regulations (a) Each person shall secure and pos- may be amended as needed when unpre- sess the required State license. dictable changes occur in fish and wild- (b) Each person shall comply with life populations, habitat conditions or the applicable provisions of Federal in other factors affecting a refuge’s fish law and regulation including this sub- and wildlife resources. chapter. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 (c) Each person shall comply with the FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] applicable provisions of the laws and regulations of the State wherein any § 32.7 What refuge units are open to area is located unless the same are fur- hunting and/or sport fishing? ther restricted by Federal law or regu- Refuge units open to hunting and/or lation. sport fishing in accordance with the (d) Each person shall comply with provisions of subpart A of this part and the terms and conditions authorizing §§ 32.20–32.72, inclusive, are as follows: access and use of the wildlife refuge area. ALABAMA (e) Each person must comply with Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge the provisions of any refuge-specific Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge regulation governing fishing on the Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge wildlife refuge area. Regulations, spe- Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge cial conditions, and maps of the fishing Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge areas for a particular wildlife refuge Mountain Lonleaf National Wildlife Refuge are available at that area’s head- Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge quarters. In addition, refuge-specific Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge sport fishing regulations appear in §§ 32.20 through 32.72. ALASKA Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Becharof National Wildlife Refuge § 32.6 What are the procedures for Innoko National Wildlife Refuge publication of refuge-specific sport Izembek National Wildlife Refuge fishing regulations? Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge (a) Refuge-specific fishing regula- Kenai National Wildlife Refuge tions are issued only at the time of or Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge after the opening of a wildlife refuge Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge area to sport fishing. Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge Salawik National Wildlife Refuge (b) Refuge-specific fishing regula- Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge tions may contain the following items: Togiak National Wildlife Refuge (1) Fish species that may be taken; Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (2) Seasons; Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge

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ARIZONA Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Ref- Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge uge Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Merrit Island National Wildlife Refuge Kofa National Wildlife Refuge Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge ARKANSAS St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Ref- Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge uge Cache River National Wildlife Refuge Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge GEORGIA Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge Overflow National Wildlife Refuge Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge White River National Wildlife Refuge Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge CALIFORNIA Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge Colusa National Wildlife Refuge Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge Delevan National Wildlife Refuge Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National GUAM Wildlife Refuge Guam National Wildlife Refuge Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge HAWAII Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Kern National Wildlife Refuge Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge Merced National Wildlife Refuge Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Modoc National Wildlife Refuge Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge IDAHO Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Camas National Wildlife Refuge San Pablo National Wildlife Refuge Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Sutter National Wildlife Refuge ILLINOIS Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge COLORADO Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge Great River National Wildlife Refuge Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Rocky Mountain Arsenal Refuge CONNECTICUT Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge Two Rivers Naional Wildlife Refuge Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Ref- Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish uge Refuge

DELAWARE INDIANA Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and FLORIDA Management Area Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National IOWA Wildlife Refuge Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge De Soto National Wildlife Refuge

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Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Management Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Area Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Seney National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge MINNESOTA Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge Big Stone Wetland Management District KANSAS Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge Fergus Falls Wetland Management District Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Marais des Cygnes Natinal Wildlife Refuge Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Litchfield Wetland Management District Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge KENTUCKY Minnesota Valley Wetland Management Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Morris Wetland Management District Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge LOUISIANA Rydell National Wildlife Refuge Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Windom Wetland Management District Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge MISSISSIPPI Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge Breton National Wildlife Refuge Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Coldwater National Wildlife Refuge Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge Hillside National Wildlife Refuge Delta National Wildlife Refuge Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Red River National Wildlife Refuge St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge Sabine National Wildlife Refuge Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge MISSOURI MAINE Big Muddy National Wildlife Refuge Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge Great River National Wildlife Refuge Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge MARYLAND Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge MONTANA Patuxent Research Refuge Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge MASSACHUSETTS Benton Lake Wetland Management District Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Bowdoin Wetland Management District Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge Charles M. Russell Wetland Management Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge District Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge MICHIGAN Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge

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Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge Currituck National Wildlife Refuge Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge Lamesteer National Wildlife Refuge Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Ref- Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge uge Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge National Bison National Wildlife Refuge Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Nine-Pipe National Wildlife Refuge Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge Northeast Montana Wetland Management Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge District Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge Northwest Montana Wetland Management Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge District Pablo National Wildlife Refuge NORTH DAKOTA Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Swan River National Wildlife Refuge Arrowwood Wetland Management District UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge Audubon National Wildlife Refuge War Horse National Wildlife Refuge Audubon Wetland Management District NEBRASKA Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge Chase Lake Wetland Management District Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge Crosby Wetland Management District Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge De Soto National Wildlife Refuge Devils Lake Wetland Management District Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge North Platte National Wildlife Refuge J. Clark Salyer Wetland Management Dis- Valentine National Wildlife Refuge trict Kulm Wetland Management District NEVADA Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge Desert National Wildlife Refuge Lake Nettie National Wildlife Refuge Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge Long Lake Wetland Management District Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge Lostwood Wetland Management District NEW HAMPSHIRE Rock Lake National Wildlife Refuge Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge Slade National Wildlife Refuge Stewart Lake National Wildlife Refuge NEW JERSEY Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Tewaukon Wetland Management District Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Valley City Wetland Management District Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge OHIO Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge NEW MEXICO Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge OKLAHOMA Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge Little River National Wildlife Refuge San Andres National Wildlife Refuge Optima National Wildlife Refuge Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge NEW YORK Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge Washita National Wildlife Refuge Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Ref- Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge uge Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge OREGON Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Colum- NORTH CAROLINA bian White-Tailed Deer Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

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Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge McNary National Wildlife Refuge Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge Refuge Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge PENNSYLVANIA UTAH Erie National Wildlife Refuge John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Bear River National Wildlife Refuge Tinicum Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

PUERTO RICO VERMONT [Reserved] Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

RHODE ISLAND VIRGINIA Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge Chinocteague National Wildlife Refuge Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Ref- Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife uge Refuge Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Ref- Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge uge James River National Wildilfe Refuge SOUTH CAROLINA Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wild- Presquile National Wildlife Refuge life Refuge Rappahannock River Valley National Wild- Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge life Refuge Santee National Wildlife Refuge Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge WASHINGTON

SOUTH DAKOTA Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge Devils Lake Wetland Management District Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge Huron Wetland Management District Hanford Reach National Monument/Saddle Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Lake Andes National Wildlife Refuge Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Colum- Lake Andes Wetland Management District bian White-tailed Deer Madison Wetland Management District Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge Pocasse National Wildlife Refuge McNary National Wildlife Refuge Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Sand Lake Wetland Management District Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Waubay National Wildlife Refuge Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge Waubay Wetland Management District Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge TENNESSEE Willapa National Wildlife Refuge Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge WEST VIRGINIA Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge WISCONSIN Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Fox River National Wildlife Refuge Horicon National Wildlife Refuge TEXAS Leopold Wetland Management District Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Necedah National Wildlife Refuge Aransas National Wildlife Refuge St. Croix Wetland Management District Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Ref- Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge uge Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge and Fish Refuge

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Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge

WYOMING [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29084, May 18, National Elk Refuge 1993; 59 FR 6685, 6688, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge 55183, 55191, 55196, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 5277, Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge Jan. 26, 1995; 60 FR 52868, Oct. 11, 1995; 60 FR 61212, Nov. 29, 1995; 60 FR 62040, Dec. 4, 1995; UNITED STATES UNINCORPORATED PACIFIC 61 FR 31461, 31463, June 20, 1996; 61 FR 45366, INSULAR POSSESSIONS Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 46393, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47375, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46914, Sept. 3, 1998; Johnston Island National Wildlife Refuge 65 FR 30777, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56400, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46353, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002; 68 FR 57315, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54158, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33167, June 11, 2008; 73 FR 51158, Aug. 29, 2008; 75 FR 18420, Apr. 12, 2010]

§ 32.8 Areas closed to hunting.

Proclamations and orders Land and waters within boundary and adjacent to, State or in the vicinity of— Citation No. Date

Nov. 20, 1959 Alabama ...... Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge ...... 24 FR 9513. Oct. 15, 1960 ...... do ...... do ...... 25 FR 9899. Nov. 3, 1970 ...... do ...... Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge ...... 35 FR 16935. 2325 Mar. 21, 1939 Arkansas ...... Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 CFR Cum. Supp. 4 FR 1309. Oct. 24, 1958 ...... do ...... Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge ...... 23 FR 8429. 2274 Mar. 15, 1938 ...... do ...... White River National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 FR 591. July 13, 1963 Delaware ...... Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge ...... 28 FR 6228. Oct. 22, 1953 Florida ...... St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge ...... 18 FR 7837. Oct. 20, 1960 ...... do ...... do ...... 25 FR 10030. 2758 Dec. 2, 1947 ...... do ...... ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 CFR 1947 Supp.; 12 FR 8039. 2239 Apr. 10, 1939 Georgia ...... Savannah National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 CFR Cum. Supp.; 4 FR 1595. Nov. 3, 1970 ...... do ...... Eufaula Wildlife Refuge ...... 35 FR 16935. Nov. 3, 1970 ...... do ...... Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge ...... 35 FR 16936. 2748 Oct. 1, 1947 ... Illinois ...... Honshoe Lake, Alexander County ...... 3 CFR, 1947 Supp. 12 FR 6521. Sept. 9, 1953 ...... do ...... do ...... 18 FR 5495. 2322 Feb. 7, 1939 .. Louisiana ...... Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 CFR, Cum. Suppl. 4 FR 611. Nov. 19, 1982 ...... do ...... Delta National Wildlife Refuge ...... 47 FR 52183. Dec. 2, 1969 ...... do ...... Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge ...... 34 FR 19077. Aug. 13, 1960 Maryland ...... Martin National Wildlife Refuge ...... 25 FR 7741. 2617 Oct. 18, 1948 Massachusetts Parker River National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 CFR, 1948 Supp. 13 FR 6115. 2200 Oct. 7, 1936 ... Montana ...... Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge ...... 1 FR 1554. Aug. 30, 1976 ...... do ...... Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge ...... 41 FR 31539. 2284 May 9, 1939 .. North Carolina Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 FR 912. 2129 July 18, 1935 ...... do ...... Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge ...... 49 Stat. 3450. Aug. 21, 1963 ...... do ...... Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge ...... 28 FR 9209. Sept. 22, 1967 ...... do ...... Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge ...... 32 FR 13384. 33 FR 749, Jan. 20, 1968. Sept. 27, 1964 ...... do ...... do ...... 49 FR 38141. 2000 June 6, 1932 South Carolina Cape Romanain National Wildlife Refuge ...... 47 Stat. 2513. 2329 Apr. 10, 1939 ...... do ...... Savannah National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 CFR, Cum. Supp.; 4 FR 1595. Sept. 13, 1968 ...... do ...... Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge ...... 33 FR 12964. Oct. 8, 1963 ... Tennessee ..... Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge ...... 28 FR 10782. Aug. 23, 1956 Texas ...... Aransas National Wildlife Regudge ...... 21 FR 6513. 2370 Oct. 16, 1939 Virginia ...... Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 CFR, Cum. Supp. 4 FR 4285. Aug. 13, 1954 ...... do ...... Presquile National Wildlife Refuge ...... 19 FR 5290. Jan. 5, 1962 ...... do ...... Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge ...... 27 FR 104; 27 FR 858. Aug. 21, 1963 ...... do ...... Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge ...... 28 FR 9209. Oct. 9, 1969 ...... do ...... Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge ...... 34 FR 15653. 2439 Nov. 7, 1940 .. Washington .... Willapa National Wildlife Refuge ...... 3 CFR, Cum. Supp.; 5 FR 4443.

[58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 42880, Aug. 12, 1993; 74 FR 45678, Sept. 3, 2009]

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Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regu- archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader seasons established by the State. lations for Hunting and Fish- 3. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting ing from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see § 27.51 of this chapter). Hunters § 32.20 Alabama. must remove stands from trees after each The following refuge units have been day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- opened for hunting and/or fishing, and ter). 4. We require tree stand users to use a safe- are listed in alphabetical order with ty belt or harness. applicable refuge-specific regulations. 5. We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting or pursuit of big game. BON SECOUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 6. Conditions B2, B3, and B7 apply. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 7. All youth hunters age 15 and younger B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] must remain within sight and normal voice C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on sessing a valid hunting license. Youth hunt- designated areas of the refuge subject to the ers must have passed a State-approved following conditions: hunter education course. One adult may su- 1. Fishing is permitted only from sunrise pervise no more than one youth. to sunset. 8. We prohibit participation in organized 2. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with drives. electric motors are permitted on Gator and D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Little Gator Lakes. designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the fol- CAHABA RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE lowing conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We prohibit the taking of frog or turtle B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting (see § 27.21 of this chapter). of quail, squirrel, rabbit, opossum, raccoon, 2. Condition B3 applies. coyote, and bobcat on designated areas of CHOCTAW NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 1. You must possess and carry a signed B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting hunt permit when hunting. of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on 2. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 designated areas of the refuge in accordance m) of River Road. with State regulations subject to the fol- 3. We prohibit ATVs, mules, and horses on lowing conditions: the refuge. 1. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 4. We allow the use of dogs to hunt upland m) of the fenced-in Work Center Area or the game, but the dogs must be under the imme- refuge boat ramp. diate control of the handler at all times and 2. Access to the Middle Swamp is by boat not allowed to run free (see § 26.21(b) of this only. We prohibit access to the refuge from chapter). private land. 5. We allow shotguns with #4 shot or small- 3. We prohibit marking trees and use of er, rifles firing .22 caliber rimfire ammuni- flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other tion, or archery equipment. similar marking devices. 6. All youth hunters age 15 and younger 4. You may take incidental species as list- must remain within sight and normal voice ed in the refuge hunt permit during any fall contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- hunt with those weapons legal during those sessing a valid hunting license. Youth hunt- hunts. ers must have passed a State-approved 5. You must possess and carry a signed ref- hunter education course. One adult may su- uge hunt permit when hunting. pervise no more than two youths. 6. All youth hunters age 15 and younger 7. We prohibit marking trees and the use of must remain within sight and normal voice flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- similar marking devices (see §32.2(i)). sessing a license. Youth hunters must have C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting passed a State-approved hunter education of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and wild tur- course. One adult may supervise no more key on designated areas of the refuge in ac- than two youth hunters. cordance with State regulations subject to 7. We prohibit the mooring and storing of the following conditions: boats from legal sunset to legal sunrise. 1. You must possess and carry a signed 8. We require hunters to check all har- hunt permit when hunting. vested game at the conclusion of each day at 2. We prohibit the use of firearms for hunt- one of the refuge check-out stations. ing deer on the refuge. However, you may 9. You may only use approved nontoxic archery hunt in the portions of the refuge shot (see § 32.2(k)) #4 or smaller, .22 caliber that are open for deer hunting during the rimfire, or legal archery equipment.

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10. We allow you to use dogs during the areas within the refuge to waterfowl hunt- hunt, but the dogs must be under the imme- ing. diate control of the handler at all times and 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic not allowed to roam free (see § 26.21(b) of this shotshells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)) in chapter). We prohibit dogs in the Middle quantities of 25 or less when hunting duck or Swamp area of the refuge. goose. 11. We prohibit the use of mules, horses, 5. All youth hunters age 15 and younger and ATVs on all refuge hunts. must remain within sight and normal voice C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- white-tailed deer and feral hog in accordance sessing a license. Youth hunters must pos- with State regulations subject to the fol- sess and carry verification of passing a lowing conditions: State-approved hunter education course. One 1. Conditions B1 through B8 and B11 apply. adult may supervise no more than two youth 2. We require tree stand users to use a safe- hunters. ty belt or harness. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 3. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of from a tree that contains an inserted metal the refuge in accordance with State regula- object (see § 32.2(i)). Hunters must remove tions subject to the following conditions: stands from trees each day (see § 27.93 of this 1. Conditions A1 and A5 apply. chapter). 2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting on 4. We prohibit participation in organized selected areas and days during the State sea- drives. son. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- 3. We prohibit dogs (see § 26.21(b) of this ignated areas of the refuge in accordance chapter). with State regulations subject to the fol- 4. We allow only shotguns. lowing conditions: 5. We prohibit the mooring and storing of 1. We allow fishing year-round, except in boats from 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset to 11⁄2 the waterfowl sanctuary, which we close hours before legal sunrise. from December 1 through March 1. 6. You may possess only approved nontoxic 2. With the exception of the refuge boat shotshells while in the field (see §32.2(k)). ramp, we limit access from 1⁄2 hour before C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated 3. You may use a rod and reel and pole and areas of the refuge in accordance with State line. We prohibit all other methods of fish- regulations subject to the following condi- ing. tions: 4. We prohibit the taking of frogs or turtles 1. Conditions A1 and B5 apply. (see § 27.21 of this chapter). 2. We allow both archery deer and feral hog 5. We prohibit bow fishing. hunting during State archery and gun sea- 6. We prohibit the use of airboats, hover- sons. craft, and inboard waterthrust boats such as, 3. We close the portion of the refuge be- but not limited to, personal watercraft, tween Bustahatchee and Rood Creeks to watercycles, and waterbikes on all waters of archery hunting until November 1. the refuge. 4. All youth hunters age 15 and under must 7. We allow commercial fishing with the remain within sight and normal voice con- use of nets, seines, boxes, and baskets only tact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a by Special Use Permit. license. We allow youth gun deer hunting 8. We prohibit mooring or storing of boats (ages 10–15) within the Bradley Unit on week- from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset to 1⁄2 hour be- ends during October where an adult must su- fore legal sunrise. pervise youth age 15 or under. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. EUFAULA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 5. We close the portion of the refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow around the Upland Impoundment, also des- hunting of mourning and Eurasian-collared ignated by signs reading ‘‘Closed Seasonally dove, duck, and goose on designated areas of November 15–February 28,’’ to hunting after the refuge in accordance with State regula- November 15. tions subject to the following conditions: 6. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- from a tree that contains an inserted metal uge hunt permit when hunting. object (see §32.2(i)). Hunters must remove 2. We allow dove hunting on selected areas tree stands from the refuge each day (see and days during the State dove season. You §27.93 of this chapter). may only possess approved nontoxic 7. We allow access to the refuge for all shotshells (see § 32.2(k)). hunts from 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise to 3. We allow goose and duck hunting by per- 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. mit only in the Kennedy and Bradley Units 8. We prohibit hunting by aid or distribu- on selected days until 12 p.m. (noon) during tion of any feed, salt, or other mineral at State waterfowl seasons. We close all other any time (see § 32.2(h)).

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9. We prohibit participation in organized C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] drives. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 10. We prohibit mules and horses on all refuge hunts. MOUNTAIN LONGLEAF NATIONAL WILDLIFE 11. We require tree stand users to use a REFUGE safety belt or harness. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- hunting of woodcock on designated areas of ignated areas of the refuge in accordance the refuge in accordance with State regula- with State regulations subject to the fol- tions subject to the following conditions: lowing conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- 1. We allow fishing, including bowfishing, uge hunt permit while hunting. from legal sunrise to legal sunset only in ref- 2. We prohibit marking trees and the use of uge waters other than Lake Eufaula. flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other 2. We prohibit taking frog or turtle (see similar marking devices (see §27.61 of this § 27.21 of this chapter) from refuge waters not chapter). connected with Lake Eufaula. 3. All youth hunters age 15 and younger 3. We adopt reciprocal license agreements must remain within sight and normal voice between Alabama and Georgia for fishing in contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- Lake Eufaula. Anglers fishing in refuge im- sessing a valid hunting license. Youth hunt- pounded waters must possess and carry a li- ers must have passed a State-approved cense for the State in which they are fishing. hunter education course. One adult may su- 4. We prohibit use of boats with motors in pervise no more than two youths. all refuge impounded areas. 4. We prohibit the use of horses, mules, and 5. Condition B5 applies. ATVs on all refuge hunts. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting GRAND BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE of quail, squirrel, rabbit, groundhog, rac- Refer to § 32.43 Mississippi for regulations. coon, opossum, beaver, and fox on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State KEY CAVE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE regulations subject to the following condi- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow tions: hunting of mourning and Eurasian-collared 1. Conditions A1 through A4 apply. dove on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 2. We only allow hunting from legal sunrise cordance with State regulations subject to to legal sunset. the following conditions: 3. We prohibit the use of dogs (see § 26.21(b) 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- of this chapter) to hunt or pursue raccoon, uge hunt permit when hunting. opossum, or fox. 2. We allow hunting on designated areas C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset Mondays, white-tailed deer, bobcat, coyote, feral hog, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. and turkey on designated areas of the refuge 3. Hunters must park in designated park- in accordance with State regulations subject ing areas. We prohibit parking vehicles on to the following conditions: refuge roads or in the fields (see § 27.31 of this 1. Conditions A1 through A4 apply. chapter). 2. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting 4. All youth hunters age 15 and younger from a tree that contains an inserted metal must remain within sight and normal voice object (see § 32.2(i)). Hunters must remove contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- stands from trees each day (see § 27.93 of this sessing a license. Youth hunters must have chapter). passed a State-approved hunter education 3. We prohibit using dogs (see § 26.21(b) of course. One adult may supervise no more this chapter) to hunt or pursue big game. than two youth hunters. 4. All youth hunters age 15 and younger 5. We allow you to use dogs during the must remain within sight and normal voice hunt, but the dogs must be under the imme- contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- diate control of the handler at all times and sessing a valid State hunting license. Youth not allowed to roam free (see § 26.21(b) of this hunters must have passed a State-approved chapter). hunter education course. One adult may su- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting pervise no more than one youth. of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opos- 5. We require tree stand users to use a safe- sum on designated portions of the refuge in ty belt or harness. accordance with State regulations subject to D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] the following conditions: SAUTA CAVE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1. Conditions A1 and A3 through A5 apply. 2. We allow hunting on designated areas A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] from legal sunrise to legal sunset Mondays, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, except of upland game on designated areas of the that you may hunt opossum and raccoon refuge in accordance with State regulations after legal sunset. subject to the following condition: Sauty

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Creek Wildlife Management Area regulations 7. We prohibit hunting by aid or distribu- apply. tion of any feed, salt, or other mineral at C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] any time (see § 32.2(h)). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 8. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice WHEELER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] sessing a license. Youth hunters must have B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting passed a State-approved hunter education of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opos- course. One adult may supervise no more sum on designated areas of the refuge in ac- than one youth. cordance with State regulations subject to 9. You may only hunt feral hog during the the following conditions: refuge archery and flintlock deer season. 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- uge hunt permit when hunting. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic with State regulations subject to the fol- shot (see § 32.2(k)) #4 or smaller, .22 caliber lowing conditions: rimfire, or legal archery equipment. 1. We prohibit bank fishing around the 3. You must unload and case or dismantle shoreline of the refuge headquarters. Consult firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) before with the refuge brochure for further informa- placing them in a vehicle or boat. tion. 4. We prohibit hunting in the Triana recre- 2. We open all other refuge waters to fish- ation area or within 100 yards (90 m) of any ing year-round unless otherwise posted. public building, public road, walking trail, or 3. We prohibit fishing in the Waterfowl Dis- boardwalk. play Pool and other waters adjacent to the 5. We prohibit mules and horses on all ref- visitor center. uge hunts. 4. We prohibit airboats and hovercraft on 6. We allow hunting on designated areas all waters within the refuge boundaries. Monday through Saturday. We prohibit 5. We prohibit inboard waterthrust boats hunting on Sunday. such as, but not limited to, personal 7. All youth hunters age 15 and younger watercraft, watercycles, and waterbikes on must remain within sight and normal voice all waters of the refuge except that portion contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- of the Tennessee River and Flint Creek from sessing a license. Youth hunters must have its mouth to mile marker 3. passed a State-approved hunter education 6. We prohibit mooring and storing of boats course. One adult may supervise no more from legal sunset to legal sunrise. than two youth hunters. 8. We prohibit mooring or storing of boats [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 from legal sunset to legal sunrise. FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6688, Feb. 11, 9. We prohibit marking trees and the use of 1994; 59 FR 55183, Nov. 3, 1994; 62 FR 47375, flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46915, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR similar marking devices. 30777, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46353, Sept. 4, 2001; 10. We allow the use of dogs to hunt upland 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. game, but the dogs must be under the imme- 17, 2004; 70 FR 54158, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR diate control of the handler at all times and 33167, June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45678, Sept. 3, 2009; not allowed to run free (see § 26.21(b) of this 74 FR 50736, Oct. 1, 2009] chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting § 32.21 Alaska. of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance Alaska refuges are opened to hunt- with State regulations subject to the fol- ing, fishing and trapping pursuant to lowing conditions: the Alaska National Interest Lands 1. Conditions B1, B3, B4, B6, B8, and B9 Conservation Act (Pub. L. 96–487, 94 apply. Stat. 2371). Information regarding spe- 2. We prohibit participation in organized cific refuge regulations can be obtained drives. 3. We allow bows with broadhead arrows from the Region 7 Office of the U.S. and flintlocks .40 caliber or larger only. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, 4. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting AK, or by contacting the manager of from a tree that contains an inserted metal the respective individual refuge. object (see § 32.2(i)). Hunters must remove stands from trees each day (see § 27.93 of this § 32.22 Arizona. chapter). 5. We require tree stand users to use a safe- The following refuge units have been ty belt or harness. opened for hunting and/or fishing, and 6. We prohibit mules and horses on all ref- are listed in alphabetical order with uge hunts. applicable refuge-specific regulations.

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BILL WILLIAMS RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE posted. Exceptions: Arizona Wildlife Manage- REFUGE ment Areas 16A and 44A. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in ac- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow cordance with State regulations subject to hunting of mourning and white-winged dove the following conditions: in accordance with State regulations subject 1. We close the isolated grow-out cove near to the following conditions: the visitor center to fishing as posted. 1. We allow only shotguns for hunting. We 2. We prohibit personal watercraft (PWC as limit all shotguns to a maximum three-shell defined by State law), air boats, and hover- capacity, unless it is plugged with a one- craft on all waters within the boundaries of piece filler, incapable of removal without the refuge. disassembling the gun, so its total capacity 3. We designate all waters as wakeless does not exceed three shells (see §20.21(b) of speed zones (as defined by State law). this chapter). 4. Persons fishing from a boat or other 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic floating object must obtain, possess, and shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). carry a current Colorado River shared juris- 3. We only allow hunting in accordance diction stamp. with State regulations for the listed species. 5. Conditions A3 and A7 through A11 apply. 4. We only allow hunting on the refuge in those areas south of the Bill Williams Road BUENOS AIRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and east of Arizona State Rt. 95 and the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow south half of Section 35, T 11N-R 17W as post- hunting of goose, duck, coot, and mourning ed. and white-winged dove on designated areas 5. Only upon specific consent from an au- of the refuge in accordance with State regu- thorized refuge employee may you retrieve lations subject to the following conditions: game from an area closed to hunting or 1. We allow portable or temporary blinds entry. and stands, but you must remove them at 6. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 the end of each hunt day. m) of any building, road, or levee. 2. We prohibit the use of flagging tape, re- 7. We prohibit target practice or any non- flective tape, or other signs or markers used hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of to identify paths or to mark tree stands, this chapter). blinds, or other areas. 8. Anyone for hire to assist or guide a 3. The No-Hunt Zones include all Service hunter or angler must first obtain, possess, property east of milepost 7 of Arivaca Road and carry a valid Special Use Permit issued within the Arivaca Creek Management Area, by the refuge manager. all Service property in Brown Canyon, all 1 9. We prohibit the construction or use of Service property within ⁄4 mile (.4 km) of any pits, permanent blinds, or other struc- refuge residences, and the posted No-Hunt tures (see §27.92 of this chapter). Zone encompassing refuge headquarters and 10. Hunters must remove all personal items area bounded by the 10-mile (16 km) from the refuge at the end of each day’s ac- Pronghorn Drive auto tour loop. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting tivity, i.e., boats, equipment, cameras, tem- of cottontail rabbit, coyote, and skunk on porary blinds, stands, etc. (see §27.93 of this designated areas of the refuge in accordance chapter). with State regulations subject to the fol- 11. Hunters must report accidents involv- lowing conditions: ing property damage or personal injury to 1. Conditions A1 through A3 apply. the refuge manager or authorized Service 2. We require hunting groups using more personnel (see §25.72 of this chapter). than four horses to possess and carry a ref- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting uge special use permit. of quail and cottontail rabbit in accordance 3. We require each hunter using horses to with State regulations subject to the fol- provide water and feed and clear all horse lowing conditions: manure from campsites. 1. Conditions A1 through A11 apply. 4. We prohibit upland game hunting on the 2. We only allow hunting of cottontail rab- refuge from June 1 through August 19. bit from September 1 to the close of the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of State quail season. mule and white-tailed deer, javelina, and C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in desert bighorn sheep in Arizona Wildlife accordance with State regulations subject to Management Areas 16A and 44A in accord- the following conditions: ance with State regulations subject to the 1. You may only hunt feral hog during big following conditions: game seasons. Each hunter must possess and 1. Conditions A3 and A5 through A11 apply. carry a valid hunting license and big game 2. We only allow hunting on the refuge in permit for the season in progress. There is no those areas south of the Bill Williams River bag limit. Road and east of Arizona State Rt. 95 plus 2. Conditions A1 through A3, B2, and B3 the south half of Section 35, T.11N, R 17W as apply.

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D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 1. During the Arizona waterfowl season, you may not hunt mule deer in Farm Unit 2. CABEZA PRIETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45 m) A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] of any public road. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing and C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of desert big- frogging subject to the following condition: horn sheep is permitted on designated areas Cibola Lake is open to fishing and frogging of the refuge subject to the following condi- from March 15 through Labor Day. tion: Entry permits are required. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] HAVASU NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We CIBOLA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE allow hunting of mourning and whitewinged A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow dove, duck, coot, moorhen, goose, and com- hunting of geese, ducks, coots, moorhens, mon snipe on designated areas of the refuge common snipe, and mourning and white- in accordance with State regulations subject winged doves on designated areas of the ref- to the following conditions: uge subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit falconry. 1. We allow only shotguns. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). shot while in the field. 3. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45m) 3. You must obtain a permit to enter the of any building or public road. Island Unit. 4. We prohibit target shooting or the dis- 4. You must pay a hunt fee in portions of charge of any weapon except to hunt. the refuge. Consult refuge hunting leaflet for 5. We prohibit possession of firearms ex- locations. cept while hunting. 5. We do not allow pit or permanent blinds. 6. We prohibit the construction or use of 6. You may hunt only during seasons, pits and permanent blinds (see § 27.92 of this dates, times, and areas posted by signs and/ chapter). or indicated on refuge leaflets, special regu- 7. You must remove temporary blinds, lations, and maps available at the refuge of- boats, hunting equipment, and decoys from fice. the refuge following each day’s hunt (see 7. You must remove all temporary blinds, §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). boats, and decoys from the refuge following 8. We prohibit retrieving game from closed each day’s hunt. areas. You may retrieve game from areas 8. We do not allow hunting within 50 yards closed to hunting, but otherwise open to (45 m) of any public roads or levees. entry, as long as you possess no firearms or 9. We close Farm Unit 2 to all hunting ex- other means of take. cept goose hunting during the Arizona wa- 9. Anyone hired to assist or guide hunter(s) terfowl season. must obtain, possess, and carry a valid Spe- 10. Consult the refuge hunt leaflet for the shot limit. cial Use Permit issued by the refuge man- 11. The area known as Pretty Water is open ager. 10. We prohibit hunting on those refuge to waterfowl hunting from 1⁄2 hour before sunrise to 3:00 p.m. MST during the Arizona lands within the Lake Havasu City limits. and California waterfowl seasons. 11. The following conditions apply only to 12. The Hart Mine Marsh area is open to Pintail Slough (all refuge lands north of hunting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily during North Dike): goose season. i. We require a fee for waterfowl hunting. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting You must possess proof of payment (refuge of quail and cottontail rabbit on designated permit) while hunting. areas of the refuge subject to the following ii. Waterfowl hunters must hunt within 25 conditions: feet (7.5 m) of the numbered post of their as- 1. We allow only shotguns and bows and ar- signed blind. rows. iii. We limit the number of persons at each 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic waterfowl hunt blind to three. Observers shot while in the field. cannot hold shells or guns unless in posses- 3. You may hunt cottontail rabbit from sion of a valid State hunting license and September 1 through the last day of the re- stamps. spective State’s quail season. iv. We limit the number of shells a water- 4. During the Arizona waterfowl season, fowl hunter may possess to 25. you may not hunt quail and rabbit in Farm v. Waterfowl hunters must possess at least Unit 2. 12 decoys per blind. 5. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45 m) vi. You may use only dead vegetation or of any public road. materials brought from off refuge for mak- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ing or fixing hunt blinds. We prohibit the mule deer on designated areas of the refuge cutting, pulling, marking or removing vege- subject to the following conditions: tation (see § 27.51 of this chapter).

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vii. Waterfowl hunters must be at their D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- blind at least 45 minutes before legal shoot ignated areas of the refuge in accordance time and not leave their blind until 10:00 am with State regulations (Colorado River spe- MST. cific regulations apply) subject to the fol- viii. We allow waterfowl hunting on lowing conditions: Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Water- 1. We prohibit the use of all air-thrust fowl hunting ends at 12:00 p.m. (noon) MST. boats or air-cooled propulsion engines, in- Hunters must be out of the slough area by cluding floating aircraft. 1:00 p.m. MST. 2. We prohibit overnight boat mooring and ix. We allow hunting in the juniors-only shore anchoring unless actively fishing as waterfowl season. defined by State regulations (see § 27.93 of x. We allow dove hunting only during the this chapter). September season. 3. Anyone hired to assist or guide anglers 12. The following conditions apply to all must obtain, possess, and carry a valid Spe- waters of the lower Colorado River within cial Use Permit issued by the refuge man- the Havasu NWR: ager. i. We close designated portions of Topock 4. The following apply only on Topock Marsh to all entry from October 1 through Marsh: the last day of the waterfowl hunt season i. We close designated portions to all entry (including the State junior waterfowl hunt). from October 1 through the last day of the These areas are indicated in refuge brochures waterfowl hunt season (including the State and identified by buoys and/or signs. junior waterfowl hunt). ii. We prohibit hunting in the waters of the ii. We close designated portions to all Colorado River and on those refuge lands entry from April 1 through August 31. These within 1/4 mile (.4 km) of the waters of the areas are indicated in refuge brochures and Colorado River from and including Castle identified by buoys and or signs. Rock Bay north to Interstate 40. iii. We prohibit personal watercraft (PWC, iii. We allow hunting on refuge lands and as defined by State law). waters south of Castle Rock Bay to the north 5. The following apply to all waters of the boundary of the Lake Havasu City limits. Colorado River within Havasu NWR from the 13. We prohibit the use of all air-thrust south regulatory buoy line to the north regu- boats and/or air-cooled propulsion engines, latory buoy line at Interstate 40 (approxi- including floating aircraft. mately 17 miles [27.2 km]). 14. Hunting dogs must be under the imme- i. We prohibit personal watercraft (PWC, as diate control of the hunter at all times. defined by State law) as indicated by signs or B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting regulatory buoys in all backwaters. of quail and cottontail rabbit on designated ii. We limit watercraft speed as indicated areas of the refuge in accordance with State by signs or regulatory buoys to no wake (as regulations subject to the following condi- defined by State law) in all backwaters. tions: iii. We prohibit water-skiing, tubing, wake 1. Conditions A1 through A10, A11vi., and boarding, or other recreational-towed de- A12 apply. vices. 2. We prohibit the possession or use of ri- 6. The following apply to the Mesquite Bay fles. areas of Lake Havasu. 3. We allow hunting of quail in Pintail i. We prohibit entry of all watercraft (as Slough prior to and following the State wa- defined by State law) in all three bays as in- terfowl season (The State waterfowl season dicated by signs or regulatory buoys. includes the State general waterfowl season, ii. The Mesquite Bays are Day Use Only the days between the juniors-only waterfowl areas and open from 1 hour before legal sun- hunt and the general State waterfowl season, rise to 1 hour after legal sunset. and the juniors-only waterfowl hunt.). IMPERIAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 4. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit in Pintail Slough prior to and following the A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We State waterfowl season (The State waterfowl allow hunting of mourning and white-winged season includes the State general waterfowl dove, duck, coot, moorhen, goose, and com- season, the days between the juniors-only mon snipe on designated areas of the refuge waterfowl hunt and the general State water- subject to the following conditions: fowl season, and the juniors-only waterfowl 1. Pits and permanent blinds are not al- hunt.). lowed. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 2. Temporary blinds, boats and decoys bighorn sheep on those refuge lands in Ari- must be removed from the refuge following zona Wildlife Management Area 16B in ac- each day’s hunt. cordance with State regulations subject to 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic the following conditions: shot while in the field. 1. Conditions A3 through A9 and A12ii B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting apply. of quail, cottontail rabbit, coyote, and fox on

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designated areas of the refuge subject to the D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] following conditions: [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 1. Allowed methods of take for quail and FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6688, Feb. 11, cottontail rabbit are shotgun and bow and 1994; 59 FR 55183, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62040, arrow. Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 65 FR 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic 30777, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46353, Sept. 4, 2001; shot while hunting quail and cottontail rab- 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54365, bit (see § 32.2(k). Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54159, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 3. We allow cottontail rabbit hunting from 33167, June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45679, Sept. 3, 2009] September 1 to the close of the State quail season. § 32.23 Arkansas. 4. We require Special Use Permits for hunting coyote and fox. The following refuge units have been 5. We allow coyote and fox hunting only opened for hunting and/or fishing, and during the State quail season. are listed in alphabetical order with C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of applicable refuge-specific regulations. mule deer and desert bighorn sheep on designated areas of the refuge. BALD KNOB NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging for bullfrog on designated areas of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the refuge subject to the following condition: hunting of duck, goose, coot, snipe, We close posted portions of Martinez Lake woodcock, and dove on designated areas of and Ferguson Lake to entry from October 1 the refuge in accordance with State regula- through the last day of February. tions subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge hunting permits. The KOFA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE permits are nontransferable, and anyone on refuge land in possession of hunting equip- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] ment must sign, possess, and carry the per- B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, mits at all times. cottontail rabbit, coyote, and fox is per- 2. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and mitted on designated areas of the refuge sub- coot daily until 12 p.m. (noon) throughout ject to the following conditions: the State seasons, except for season closures 1. Hunting of coyote, fox, and cottontail on the Farm Unit during Gun Deer Hunt and rabbit is permitted during the State quail for the exception provided in A3. season only, except as provided below. 3. We allow hunting for goose from 1⁄2 hour 2. Hunting of coyote and fox is not per- before sunrise until legal sunset after the mitted during the deer season except that closing of the duck season in January for the deer hunters with valid Unit 45A, 45B, and remainder of the State goose season(s) and 45C deer permits may take these predators Snow, Blue, and Ross’ Goose Conservation until a deer is taken. Orders. 3. Allowed method of take of cottontail 4. We allow hunting for dove, snipe, and rabbits is shotgun only. woodcock when their seasons correspond C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule deer with duck and/or goose seasons. and desert bighorn sheep is permitted on des- 5. We prohibit commercial hunting/guid- ignated areas of the refuge. ing. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)) in SAN BERNARDINO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE quantities of 25 or less. The possession limit A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow includes shells located in/on vehicles and hunting of mourning and white-winged dove other personal equipment. on designated areas of the refuge in accord- 7. We prohibit hunting closer than 100 ance with State regulations subject to the yards (90 m) to another hunter or hunting following conditions: party. 1. We allow only shotguns. 8. You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic and all other equipment (see § 27.93 of this shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). chapter) daily by 2:00 p.m. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 9. Waterfowl hunters may enter the refuge of quail and cottontail rabbit on designated parking areas at 4:45 a.m. and access the ref- areas of the refuge in accordance with State uge at 5 a.m. regulations subject to the following condi- 10. Hunters may leave boats with the own- tions: er’s name and address permanently displayed 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. or valid registration on the refuge from 2. Cottontail rabbit season shall open on March 1 through October 31. September 1 and close on the last day of the 11. We prohibit possession of or marking State quail season. trails with materials other than biodegrad- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] able paper flagging or reflective tape/tacks.

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12. We prohibit building or hunting from sure on the Farm Unit only during the Gun permanent blinds. Deer Hunt. We allow dogs. 13. We prohibit cutting of holes or manipu- 6. We allow hunting of raccoon and opos- lation of vegetation (i.e., cutting bushes, sum with dogs beginning in November and mowing, weed-eating, herbicide use, etc.) and continuing for up to a 3-week period. We list hunting from manipulated areas (see § 27.51 annual season dates in the refuge hunting of this chapter). brochure/permit. We prohibit pleasure run- 14. We allow retriever dogs. ning or training of dogs. 15. You must unload firearms (see § 27.42(b) 7. We prohibit the use of horses. of this chapter) when carried in/on land vehi- 8. You may take beaver, muskrat, nutria, cles or boats under power. armadillo, feral hog, and coyote during any 16. We allow waterfowl hunting from roads refuge hunt with the weapon allowed for that and levees. hunt. 17. All youth hunters age 15 and younger 9. We prohibit entry into or hunting in ref- must remain within sight and normal voice uge waterfowl sanctuaries from November 15 contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- to February 28. sessing a license. For migratory bird hunt- 10. We prohibit hunting from roads except ing, one adult may supervise no more than by waterfowl hunters. two youth hunters. 11. You may leave boats with the owner’s 18. We prohibit target practice or non- name and address or valid registration per- hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of manently displayed on the refuge from this chapter). March 1 through October 31. 19. We only allow vehicle use on estab- 12. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle. lished roads and trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter). We limit vehicle access on the 13. We only allow rifles chambered for rim- Mingo Creek Unit to ATV use, only on fire cartridges. marked ATV trails. You may use conven- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of tional vehicles on the Farm Unit from March deer and turkey on designated areas of the 1 to November 14. You may only use ATVs refuge in accordance with State regulations from November 15 to February 28 for access subject to the following conditions: beyond Parking Areas. 1. Conditions A1, A5, A11, A15, A18, A19, 20. We prohibit entry into or hunting in A21, A22, and B8, B11, and B12 apply. waterfowl sanctuaries from November 15 2. We divide the refuge into two hunting through February 28. units: Farm Unit and Mingo Creek Unit. 21. You must adhere to all public use spe- 3. The archery/crossbow hunting season for cial conditions and regulations on the an- deer begins on the opening day of the State nual hunt brochure/permit. season and continues throughout the State 22. We prohibit airboats, hovercraft, and season in the Mingo Creek Unit and Farm personal watercraft (Jet Ski, etc.). Unit except for the season closure on the B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting Farm Unit during the Gun Deer Hunt. We of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, opossum, provide annual season dates and bag limits beaver, muskrat, nutria, armadillo, coyote, on the hunt brochure/permit. and feral hog on designated areas of the ref- 4. Muzzleloader hunting season for deer uge in accordance with State regulations will begin in October and will continue for a subject to the following special conditions: period of up to 9 days in all hunting units 1. Conditions A1, A5, A11, A15, A17 (for up- with annual season dates and bag limits pro- land game hunting, one adult may supervise vided on the hunt brochure/permit. no more than two youth hunters), A18, A19, 5. The Gun Deer Hunt will begin in Novem- A21, and A22 apply. ber and continue for a period of up to 9 days 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic on the Farm Unit with annual season dates shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). and bag limits provided on the hunt bro- 3. We allow fall squirrel hunting in accord- chure/permit. We close the Mingo Creek ance with the State season on the Mingo Unit. Creek Unit and on the Farm Unit, except for 6. The fall archery/crossbow hunting sea- season closure on the Farm Unit during the son for turkey will begin on the opening day Gun Deer Hunt. We prohibit dogs, except for of the State season and continue throughout the period of December 15 through February the State season on the Mingo Creek Unit 28. We do not open for the spring squirrel only. season. 7. We prohibit spring and fall gun hunting 4. We allow rabbit hunting in accordance for turkey. with the State season on the Mingo Creek 8. Immediately record the zone 002 on your Unit and on the Farm Unit, except for season hunting license and later at an official check closure on the Farm Unit during the Gun station for all deer and turkey harvested on Deer Hunt. We prohibit dogs, except for the the refuge. period of December 15 through February 28. 9. You may only possess shotguns with ri- 5. We allow quail hunting in accordance fled slugs, muzzleloaders, and legal pistols with the State season except for season clo- during the modern Gun Deer Hunt.

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10. You may only use single-person port- beaver, and opossum on designated areas of able deer stands. the refuge in accordance with State regula- 11. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle or tions subject to the following conditions: use of a vehicle as a deer stand. 1. We require refuge hunt permits. The per- 12. You must permanently affix the own- mits are nontransferable and anyone on refer’s name and address to all deer stands on uge land in possession of hunting equipment the refuge. must sign and carry the permit at all times. 13. You must remove all deer stands from 2. We prohibit firearms (see § 27.42 of this the Waterfowl Sanctuaries by November 14, chapter) on the refuge, except during refuge except for stands used by Gun Deer Hunt per- squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon seasons. We mit holders who must remove their stands provide annual season dates in the refuge by the last day of the gun hunt. You must re- hunting brochure/permit. move all stands from the rest of the refuge 3. You may take nutria, beaver, and coyote by the last day of the archery season (see during any refuge hunt with the firearm al- § 27.93 of this chapter). lowed for that hunt, subject to State sea- 14. We prohibit the use of dogs. sons. 15. We prohibit the possession of buckshot on all refuge lands. 4. All youth hunters age 15 and younger 16. We prohibit hunting from a mowed and/ must remain within sight and normal voice or graveled road right-of-way. contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- 17. Refuge lands are located in State flood sessing a license. For small game hunts, one zone B, and we will close them to all deer adult may supervise no more than two youth hunting when the White River gauge at Au- hunters. gusta reaches 31 feet (9.3 m), as reported by 5. We prohibit target practice or any non- the National Weather Service in the Arkan- hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of sas Democrat Gazette, and reopen them when this chapter). the same gauge reading in this newspaper 6. You may take opossum during a raccoon falls to or below 19 feet (5.7 m). hunt. 18. We only allow Gun Deer Hunt permit 7. We prohibit dogs except for raccoon holders on the Farm Unit during the Gun hunting. We prohibit pleasure running or Deer Hunt. training of dogs (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- 19. We close Waterfowl Sanctuaries to all ter). entry and hunting from November 15 to Feb- 8. You may only possess shotguns with ap- ruary 28, except for Gun Deer Hunt permit proved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) and rifles holders, who may hunt the sanctuary when firing .22 caliber rimfire ammunition. the season overlaps with these dates. 9. You must unload and case firearms (see 20. An adult not less than age 21 must su- § 27.42(b) of this chapter) while in a vehicle, pervise and remain within sight and normal on any refuge road, parking area, or boat voice contact of hunters age 15 and under. ramp. For big game hunting, one adult may only 10. We prohibit firearms south of Highway supervise one youth. 18 and at the Brights Landing boat access. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and 11. We prohibit boats from November 1 frogging in accordance with State regula- through February 28, except on that portion tions subject to the following conditions: of the refuge open for public fishing with 1. Conditions A5, A19, A21, and A22 apply. electric motors and Ditch 28. 2. We close waterfowl sanctuaries to all entry and fishing/frogging from November 15 12. We prohibit hunting from mowed or to February 28. We also close the Farm Unit gravel roads. to all entry and fishing during the Gun Deer 13. We prohibit ATVs (see § 27.31(f) of this Hunt. chapter). 3. You may leave boats with the owner’s 14. You must adhere to all public use spe- name and address permanently displayed or cial conditions and regulations on the an- valid registration on the refuge from March nual hunt brochure/permit. 1 to October 31. We prohibit use of boats C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of from 12 p.m. (midnight) to 5 a.m. during white-tailed deer on designated areas of the duck season. refuge in accordance with State regulations 4. We prohibit commercial fishing. subject to the following conditions: 5. We limit nighttime use to anglers fish- 1. Conditions B1, and B11 through B14 ing/frogging with fishing and/or frogging apply. tackle only. 2. We allow archery/crossbow hunting for 6. We prohibit mooring houseboats to the white-tailed deer. We provide annual season refuge bank on the Red River. dates in the hunt brochure/permit. 3. Hunters may only possess long, recurve, BIG LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE compound, or crossbows. We prohibit posses- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] sion of firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting by archery/crossbow hunters. of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, nutria, coyote, 4. We prohibit dogs.

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5. We prohibit possession of or marking 2. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and trails with materials other than biodegrad- coot daily until 12 p.m. (noon) throughout able paper/flagging or reflective tape/tacks. the State seasons, except for refugewide sea- 6. Upon harvest of deer, hunters must im- son closures during Gun Deer Hunt and the mediately record the deer zone 030 on their exception provided in A3. license and later on official check station 3. We allow hunting for goose from 1⁄2 hour records. before legal sunrise to legal sunset after the 7. Hunters must check out (check har- close of duck season in January for the re- vested deer) at the Hunter Information Sta- mainder of the State goose season(s) and tion. Snow, Blue and Ross’ Goose Conservation 8. We only allow portable tree stands, and Order. you must remove them daily (see § 27.93 of 4. We allow hunting for dove, snipe, and this chapter). woodcock when their seasons correspond 9. We prohibit driving metal or other ob- with duck and/or goose seasons. jects into trees or hunting from trees in 5. No person, including but not limited to, which objects have been driven (see § 32.2(i)). a guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or 10. We prohibit cutting, pruning, or trim- other organization, will provide assistance, ming vegetation (see § 27.51 of this chapter). services, or equipment on the refuge to any 11. We prohibit target practice or any non- other person for compensation unless such hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or orga- this chapter). nization has obtained a Special Use Permit 12. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier from the refuge. For the purposes of this reg- than 1 hour before legal shooting time and ulation, we will consider any fees or services depart no later than 1 hour after legal shoot- rendered to a person for lodging, meals, club ing time. membership or similar services as compensa- 13. An adult age 21 or older must supervise tion. and remain within sight and normal voice 6. We prohibit hunting, taking, possessing, contact of hunters age 15 and under. For big or attempting to take wildlife with a guide, game hunts, one adult may supervise no guide service, outfitter, club, or organization more than 1 youth. providing assistance, service, or equipment who does not possess and carry the required D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and frogging are permitted on designated areas of the refuge refuge Special Use Permit. 7. You may only possess approved nontoxic subject to the following conditions: shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 1. We prohibit the use of limb lines and jug 8. You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, fishing. and all other equipment (see § 27.93 of this 2. The use of limb lines and toxic chemical chapter) daily by 2 p.m. containers for jug fishing is not permitted. 9. Waterfowl hunters may enter the refuge 3. The ends of trotlines must consist of a parking areas at 4:45 a.m. and access the ref- length of cotton line that extends from the uge at 5 a.m. points of attachment into the water. 10. We prohibit boats on the refuge from 12 4. Boats may be launched only in des- p.m. (midnight) to 5 a.m. during duck season. ignated areas. 11. We prohibit possession of or marking 5. We prohibit ATVs, airboats, personal trails with materials other than biodegrad- watercraft, Jet Skis, and hovercraft (see able paper, flagging, or reflective tape/tacks. § 27.31(f) of this chapter). 12. We prohibit building, or hunting from, 6. Frogging is permitted from the begin- permanent blinds. ning of the State frogging season through 13. We prohibit cutting of holes or other October 31. The use of archery equipment for manipulation of vegetation (e.g., cutting taking frogs is not permitted. bushes, mowing, weed-eating, herbicide use, 7. The taking of largemouth bass is per- and other actions) or hunting from manipu- mitted in accordance with the posted length lated areas (see § 27.51 of this chapter). and/or slot limits. 14. We allow retriever dogs. 8. We prohibit possessing turtles (see § 27.21 15. You must unload firearms when carried of this chapter). in/on land vehicles or boats under power (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter). CACHE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 16. We allow waterfowl hunting on flooded A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow roads. hunting of duck, goose, coot, snipe, 17. All youth hunters age 15 and younger woodcock, and dove on designated areas of must remain within sight and normal voice the refuge in accordance with State regula- contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- tions subject to the following conditions: sessing a license. For migratory bird hunt- 1. We require refuge hunting permits. ing, one adult may supervise no more than These permits are nontransferable, and any- two youth hunters. one on the refuge in possession of hunting 18. We prohibit target practice or any non- equipment must sign and carry the permit at hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of all times. this chapter).

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19. We prohibit ATVs except on established 11. We only allow rifles chambered for rim- roads used by conventional vehicles on ref- fire cartridges. uge lands south of Highway 38. We prohibit 12. We close all other hunts during the Gun driving around a locked gate, barrier, or be- Deer Hunt. We only allow Gun Deer Hunt yond a sign closing a road to vehicular traf- permit holders on the refuge during this fic. We only allow vehicle use on established hunt. roads (see § 27.31 of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 20. We prohibit entry into or hunting in deer and turkey on designated areas of the Waterfowl Sanctuaries from November 15 refuge in accordance with State regulations through February 28. subject to the following conditions: 21. You must adhere to all public use spe- 1. Conditions A1, A5, A6, A11, A15, A18 cial conditions and regulations on the an- through A21, B9, and B10 apply. nual hunt brochure/permit. 2. We divide the refuge into the following 22. We close all other hunts during the Gun three hunting units: Unit I—refuge lands be- Deer Hunt. We only allow Gun Deer Hunt tween Highway 79 and Interstate 40; Unit II— permit holders on the refuge during this all refuge lands east of Highway 33 between hunt. Interstate 40 and Highway 18 at Grubbs, Ar- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting kansas; Unit III—all refuge lands west of of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, opossum, Highway 33, from Interstate 40 to Highway beaver, muskrat, nutria, armadillo, coyote, 64. and feral hog on designated areas of the ref- 3. Archery/crossbow hunting season for uge in accordance with State regulations deer begins on the opening day of the State subject to the following conditions: season and continues throughout the State 1. Conditions A1, A5, A6, A7, A11, A15, A17 season in all refuge hunting units except for (for upland game hunts, the adult may super- refugewide season closure during the Gun vise no more than two youth hunters), and Deer Hunt. We provide annual season dates A18 through A21 apply. and bag limits on the hunt brochure/permit. 2. Fall squirrel season corresponds with the 4. Muzzleloader hunting season for deer State season on all refuge hunt units except will begin in October and will continue for a for refugewide season closure during the Gun period of up to 9 days in all hunting units Deer Hunt. We prohibit dogs, except for the with annual season dates and bag limits pro- period of December 15 through February 28. vided on the hunt brochure/permit. We do not open for the spring squirrel sea- 5. The Gun Deer Hunt will begin in Novem- son. ber and continue for a period of up to 9 days 3. Rabbit season corresponds with the in all hunting units with annual season dates State season on all refuge hunt units except and bag limits provided on the hunt bro- for refugewide season closure during the Gun chure/permit. Deer Hunt. We prohibit dogs, except for the 6. The fall archery/crossbow hunting sea- period of December 15 through February 28. son for turkey will begin on the opening day 4. Quail season corresponds with the State of the State season and continue throughout season on all refuge hunt units except for the State season in Hunt Units I, III, and refugewide season closure during the Gun Unit II lands within the fall State archery/ Deer Hunt. We allow dogs. crossbow turkey zone except for refugewide 5. We allow hunting of raccoon and opos- season closure during the Gun Deer Hunt. We sum with dogs on all refuge hunt units. We close Unit II lands outside the fall archery/ provide annual season dates in the refuge crossbow turkey zone. We do not open for hunting brochure/permit. We prohibit pleas- fall gun hunting for turkeys. ure running or training of dogs. 7. The spring gun hunt for turkey will 6. We allow the use of horses for raccoon begin on the opening day of the State season and opossum hunters in refuge Hunt Unit I. and continue throughout the State season in We prohibit horse use in other refuge hunt Hunt Units I and III. We close Unit II lands units or by other refuge hunters or visitors. with the exception of those refuge lands in- 7. You may take beaver, muskrat, nutria, cluded in the combined Black Swamp Wild- armadillo, feral hog, and coyote during any life Management Area/Cache River National refuge hunt with the firearm allowed for Wildlife Refuge quota permit hunts adminis- that hunt. tered by the State. 8. We prohibit hunting from mowed and/or 8. Immediately record the zone 095 on your graveled roads except by waterfowl hunters hunting license and later at an official check during flooded conditions. station for all deer and turkey harvested on 9. You may leave boats with the owner’s the refuge. name and address or valid registration per- 9. You may only possess shotguns with ri- manently displayed on the refuge from fled slugs, muzzleloaders, and legal pistols March 1 through October 31. We prohibit during the modern Gun Deer Hunt on the boats on the refuge from 12 p.m. (midnight) Dixie Farm Unit Waterfowl Sanctuary, adja- until 5 a.m. during the duck season. cent waterfowl hunt area, and the Plunkett 10. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle. Farm Unit Waterfowl Sanctuary.

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10. We only allow portable deer stands ca- 1. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and pable of being carried by a single individual. coot during the State duck season except 11. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle or during scheduled quota refuge Gun Deer use of a vehicle as a deer stand. Hunts. We allow hunting of woodcock during 12. You must permanently affix the own- the State season. Dates for quota deer hunts er’s name and address to all deer stands on are typically in November, and we publish the refuge. them annually in the refuge hunt brochure. 13. You must remove all deer stands from We are open for the September teal season. the waterfowl sanctuaries by November 14 2. Hunting of duck, goose, and coot ends at and from the rest of the refuge by the last 12 p.m. (noon) each day. day of archery season (see § 27.93 of this chap- 3. We only allow portable blinds. You must ter). remove all duck hunting equipment (port- 14. We prohibit the use of dogs. able blinds, boats, guns, and decoys) (see 15. We prohibit the possession of buckshot on all refuge lands. § 27.93 of this chapter) from the hunt area by 16. We prohibit hunting from a mowed and/ 1:30 p.m. each day. or graveled road right-of-way. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic 17. We will close refuge lands located in shells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less State-designated Flood Prone Region B and each day during waterfowl season; hunters reopen them to all deer hunting in accord- may not discharge more than 25 shells per ance with State-established gauge readings, day. when the Arkansas Democrat Gazette posts 5. We close areas of the refuge posted with these gauge readings. ‘‘Area Closed’’ signs and identify them on 18. We will close refuge lands located in the refuge hunt brochure map as a Waterfowl State-designated Flood Prone Region C to Sanctuary and closed to all public entry and all deer hunting when the Cache River gauge public use during waterfowl hunting season. at Patterson reaches 10 feet (3 m), as re- Exception: we open the Waterfowl Sanctuary ported by the National Weather Service in to all authorized activities during the Sep- the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, and reopen tember teal season. them when the same gauge reading in this 6. No person will utilize the services of a newspaper falls to or below 8.5 feet (2.6 m). guide, guide service, outfitter, club, organi- 19. We will close refuge lands located in zation, or other person who provides equip- Flood Prone Region D to all deer hunting ment, services, or assistance on Refuge Sys- when the White River gauge at Clarendon tem lands for compensation unless the guide, reaches 28 feet (8.4 m), as reported by the Na- guide services, outfitter, club, organization, tional Weather Service in the Arkansas Dem- or person has obtained a Special Use Permit ocrat Gazette, and reopen them when the from the refuge. It is the responsibility of same gauge reading in this newspaper falls the hunter to verify that the guide has the to or below 27 feet (8.1 m). required Special Use Permit; failure to com- 20. We close all other hunts during the Gun ply with this provision subjects each hunter Deer Hunt. We only allow Gun Deer Hunt in the party to a fine if convicted of this vio- permit holders on the refuge during this lation. hunt. 7. You must possess and carry a refuge 21. An adult not less than age 21 must su- hunt brochure permit. These hunt brochure pervise and remain within sight and normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and under. permits are available in unlimited qualitites For big game hunting, one adult may only at the refuge office, brochure dispensers at supervise one youth. multiple locations throughout the refuge, D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and and at area businesses. frogging in accordance with State regula- 8. We prohibit possession and/or use of her- tions subject to the following conditions: bicides. 1. We close waterfowl sanctuaries to all en- 9. We prohibit marking trails with tape, trance and fishing/frogging from November ribbon, paint, or any other substance other 15 to February 28. We prohibit refugewide than biodegradable materials. entry and fishing during the Gun Deer Hunt. 10. We prohibit possession or use of alco- 2. Conditions A19, A21, B9, and B10 apply. holic beverage(s) while hunting (see § 32.2(j)). 3. We require a Special Use Permit for all We prohibit consumption or possession of commercial fishing activities on the refuge. opened container(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) 4. We prohibit hovercraft, personal in parking lots, on roadways, and in plain watercraft (Jet Skis, etc.), and airboats. view in campgrounds. 11. Hunters under age 16 do not need to FELSENTHAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE have a hunter education card if they are A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We under the direct supervision (within arm’s allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and reach) of a holder of a valid hunting license woodcock on designated areas of the refuge at least age 21. in accordance with State regulations subject 12. All youth hunters age 15 and younger to the following conditions: must remain within sight and normal voice

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contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- other than specified in the hunt brochure sessing a license. One adult may supervise no (see §27.51 of this chapter). more than two youth hunters. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 13. We only allow ATVs for wildlife-depend- of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, ent activities such as hunting and fishing. beaver, nutria, and coyote on designated We restrict ATVs to designated times and areas of the refuge in accordance with State designated trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) regulations subject to the following condi- marked with signs and paint. We identify tions: these trails and the dates they are open for 1. Conditions A4 through A18, A20, and A21 use in the refuge hunt brochure. We limit apply. ATVs to those having an engine displace- 2. We allow hunting on the refuge during ment size not exceeding 700cc. We limit ATV State seasons for this zone through January tires to those having a centerline lug depth 31. We list specific hunting season dates an- not exceeding 1 inch (2.5 cm). You may use nually in the refuge hunt brochure. We close horses on roads and ATV trails (when open hunting during refuge quota deer hunts. We to motor vehicle and ATV traffic respec- annually publish dates for these quota deer tively) as a mode of transportation for on- hunts in the refuge hunt brochure. refuge, wildlife-dependent activities. 3. We do not open for spring squirrel hunt- 14. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 ing season and summer/early fall raccoon m) of roads and trails (see § 27.31 of this chap- hunting season on the refuge. ter) open to motor vehicle use (including 4. We prohibit possession of lead ammuni- ATV trails). tion except that you may use rimfire rifle 15. We prohibit target practice with any lead ammunition no larger than .22 caliber weapon or any nonhunting discharge of fire- for upland game hunting. We prohibit posses- arms (see § 27.42 of this chapter). sion of shot larger than that legal for water- 16. We only allow camping at designated fowl hunting. primitive campground sites identified in the 5. You may use dogs for squirrel and rabbit refuge hunt brochure, and we restrict camp- hunting from December 1 through January ing to individuals involved in wildlife-de- 31. You may also use dogs for quail hunting pendent refuge activities. Campers may stay and for raccoon/opossum hunting during no more than 14 days during any 30 consecu- open season on the refuge for these species. tive-day period in any campground and must At other times, you must keep dogs and occupy camps daily. We prohibit all disturb- other pets on a leash or confine them (see ances, including use of generators, after 10 § 26.21(b) of this chapter). p.m. You must unload all weapons (see C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of § 26.42(b) of this chapter) within 100 yards (90 white-tailed deer and turkey on designated m) of a campground. areas of the refuge in accordance with State 17. You may take beaver, nutria, feral hog, regulations subject to the following condi- and coyote during any daytime refuge hunt tions: with weapons and ammunition allowed for 1. Conditions A6, A8 through A11, A13 that hunt. There is no bag limit. You may through A18, A20, and A21 apply. not transport live hogs. 2. We allow archery deer hunting on the 18. We prohibit blocking of gates and road- refuge from the opening of the State season ways (see § 27.31(h) of this chapter). for this deer management zone through Jan- 19. We allow the use of retriever dogs. uary 31. 20. We require you to unload and case any 3. You must possess and carry a refuge firearms (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) trans- hunt brochure permit to archery deer hunt, ported in any land vehicle, boat under power, and multiple copies of these brochures are or on horses. We define ‘‘loaded’’ as any available at the refuge office, in brochure shells in the gun or cap on a muzzleloader. dispensers located at entrances throughout 21. We prohibit the use or possession of any the refuge, and at many area businesses. electronic call or other electronic device 4. We close archery deer hunting during used for producing or projecting vocal sounds the quota deer hunts. of any wildlife species. 5. The refuge will conduct only one 2-day 22. We prohibit hunting with the aid of quota permit for the muzzleloader deer hunt bait, salt, or any ingestible attractant (see (typically in October) and only two 2-day §32.2(h)). quota permits for the Gun Deer Hunts (typi- 23. We prohibit hunting from a tree in cally in November). which a metal object has been driven to sup- 6. We restrict hunt participants for quota port a hunter (see §32.2(i)). hunts to those drawn for a quota permit. The 24. If you harvest a deer or turkey on the permits are nontransferable. Hunt dates and refuge, you must immediately record the application procedures will be available at zone 220 on your deer/turkey tag as the zone the refuge office in July. of kill. 7. The quota muzzleloader and Gun Deer 25. We prohibit the taking of wildlife or Hunt bag limit is one deer, either sex, on plants (including cutting trees or brush) each hunt.

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8. You must check all harvested deer dur- regulations subject to the following condi- ing quota hunts at refuge deer check stations: tions on the same day of the kill. We identify 1. We require refuge hunting permits. The the check station locations in the refuge permits are nontransferable, and anyone on hunt brochure. Carcasses of deer taken must refuge land in possession of hunting equip- remain intact (except you may field dress) ment must sign, possess, and carry the per- until checked. mits at all times. 9. You may only use portable deer stands. 2. You may only take all upland game You may erect stands 2 days before each mentioned above during the refuge archery hunt, but you must remove them within 2 season. days after each hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap- 3. We allow gun hunting of raccoon and ter). opossum with dogs every Thursday, Friday, 10. We prohibit horses and mules during and Saturday until legal sunrise during the refuge quota deer hunts. month of February. We prohibit pleasure 11. We open spring archery turkey hunting running or training of dogs (see § 26.21(b) of during the State spring turkey season for this chapter). this zone. We do not open for fall archery 4. You must unload and case firearms (see turkey season. § 27.42(b) of this chapter) when traveling in 12. We close spring archery turkey hunting vehicles on refuge roads. during scheduled turkey quota gun hunts. 5. We prohibit target practice or any non- 13. The refuge will conduct one 2-day, hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42(a) youth-only (age 15 and under at the begin- of this chapter). ning of the spring turkey season) quota 6. We prohibit possession or use of alco- spring turkey hunt and two 3-day quota holic beverage(s) while hunting (see § 32.2(j)). spring turkey hunts (typically in April). Spe- 7. We only allow ATVs for disabled hunters cific hunt dates and application procedures with a refuge ATV permit. will be available at the refuge office in Janu- 8. We prohibit the use of horses. ary. We restrict hunt participants to those 9. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle. selected for a quota permit, except that one 10. We only allow vehicle use on estab- nonhunting adult age 21 or older must ac- lished roads and trails (see § 27.31 of this company the youth hunter during the youth chapter). hunt. 11. Hunters must enter and exit the refuge 14. An adult age 21 or older must accom- from designated roads and parking areas. pany and be within sight or normal voice 12. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 contact of hunters age 15 and under. One m) of roads and trails open to motor vehicle adult may supervise no more than one youth use. hunter. 13. We prohibit marking trails with tape, 15. We prohibit the use of deer decoy(s). ribbon, paint, or any other substance other D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, frogging, than biodegradable materials. and the taking of crawfish for personal use 14. We allow the use of nonmotorized boats on designated areas of the refuge in accord- during the hunting season, but we prohibit ance with State regulations subject to the hunters leaving boats on the refuge over- following conditions: night (see § 27.93 of this chapter). 1. Conditions A6, A8, A9, A13, A16, and A18 C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of apply. deer and turkey on designated areas of the 2. We prohibit fishing in the waterfowl refuge in accordance with State regulations sanctuary area during the waterfowl hunting subject to the following conditions: season, with the exception of the main chan- 1. Conditions B1 and B4 through B14 apply. nel of the Ouachita River and the borrow 2. Archery/crossbow season for deer and pits along Highway 82. We post the Water- turkey begins October 1 and continues fowl Sanctuary area with ‘‘Area Closed’’ through December 10. signs and identify those areas in refuge hunt 3. The refuge will conduct one youth-only brochures. (between ages 12–15 at the beginning of the 3. You must reset trotlines when receding gun deer season in Zone 7) quota deer hunt. water levels expose them. This hunt will take place after the archery 4. We prohibit consumption or possession season (typically in December). Specific of opened container(s) of alcoholic bev- hunt dates and application procedures will erage(s) in parking lots, on roadways, and in be available at the refuge office in Sep- plain view in campgrounds (see § 32.2(j)). tember. We restrict hunt participants to those selected for a quota permit, except HOLLA BEND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE that one nonhunting adult age 21 or older A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] must accompany the youth hunter during B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting the youth hunt. of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, beaver, 4. We open spring and fall archery turkey armadillo, coyote, and bobcat on designated hunting during the State spring and fall tur- areas of the refuge in accordance with State key season for this zone.

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5. We close spring archery turkey hunting 11. We prohibit anglers from leaving their during scheduled turkey quota gun hunts. boats unattended overnight on any portion 6. The refuge will conduct one 2-day youth- of the refuge (see § 27.93 of this chapter). only (age 15 and under at the beginning of 12. We require a Special Use Permit for all the spring turkey season) quota spring tur- commercial fishing activities on the refuge. key hunt and one 2-day quota spring turkey 13. We prohibit possessing turtle (see § 27.21 hunt (typically in April). Specific hunt dates of this chapter). and application procedures will be available 14. We prohibit hovercraft, personal at the refuge office in January. We restrict watercraft (Jet Skis, etc.), and airboats. hunt participants to those selected for a quota permit, except that one nonhunting OVERFLOW NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE adult age 21 or older must accompany the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow youth hunter during the youth hunt. hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock 7. An adult age 21 or older must accompany on designated areas of the refuge in accord- and be within sight or normal voice contact ance with State regulations subject to the of hunters age 15 and under. One adult may following conditions: supervise no more than one youth hunter. 1. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and 8. We allow only portable deer stands. coot during the State duck season. We allow Hunters may erect stands 2 days before the hunting of woodcock during the State sea- start of the season and must remove the son. The September teal season is closed. stands from the refuge within 2 days after 2. Hunting of duck, goose, and coot ends at the season ends (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this 12 p.m. (noon) each day. chapter). 9. Hunters must permanently affix the 3. We only allow portable blinds. You must owner’s name and address to all deer stands remove portable blinds, boats, and decoys on the refuge. from the hunt area each day (see § 27.93 of 10. We prohibit the use of dogs during big this chapter). game hunting. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic 11. We prohibit hunting from paved, grav- shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or eled, and mowed roads and mowed trails (see less per day during waterfowl hunting sea- § 27.31 of this chapter). son; hunters may not discharge more than 25 12. We prohibit hunting with the aid of shells per day. bait, salt, or ingestible attractant (see 5. We close areas of the refuge by posting § 32.2(h)). ‘‘Area Closed’’ signs and/or marking with 13. We prohibit all forms of organized purple paint and identifing on the refuge drives. hunt brochure map as Sanctuary to all pub- 14. You must check all game at the refuge lic entry and public use. Exception: we open check station. the area identified as North Sanctuary on D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing and refuge hunt brochure map to all authorized frogging in accordance with State regula- public use activities from 2 days prior to tions subject to the following conditions: opening of deer archery season through Octo- 1. Conditions B7, B8, and B10 apply. ber 31. 2. Waters of the refuge are only open for 6. No person will utilize the services of a fishing March 1 through October 31 during guide, guide service, outfitter, club, organi- daylight hours. zation, or other person who provides equip- 3. We do not require a permit to fish but do ment, services, or assistance on Refuge Sys- require an entrance pass to the refuge. tem lands for compensation. Failure to com- 4. We limit free-floating fishing devices, ply with this provision subjects each hunter trotlines, and tree limb devices to 20 per per- in the party to a fine if convicted of this vio- son. Each device must have the angler’s lation. name and address. 7. We require a refuge hunt brochure per- 5. You must reset trotlines and limb lines mit that is available in unlimited quantities when receding water levels expose them. at the refuge office, brochure dispensers at 6. We prohibit leaving trotlines and other multiple locations throughout the refuge, self-fishing devices overnight or unattended. and at area businesses. You must possess and 7. We will allow only bank fishing in Long carry a signed permit when hunting on the Lake year-round from legal sunrise to legal refuge. sunset. Access to this bank fishing area is 8. We prohibit possession and/or use of her- through the parking area off of Hwy 155. bicides (see § 27.51 of this chapter). 8. We allow only bow fishing from legal 9. We prohibit marking of trails with tape, sunrise to legal sunset during August. ribbon, paint, or any other substance other 9. We allow frogging from May 1 to May 31. than biodegradable materials. We allow only frogging on those areas of the 10. We prohibit possession or use of alco- old river channel that connect with the Ar- holic beverage(s) while hunting (see § 32.2(j)). kansas River. We prohibit consumption or possession of 10. Anglers must enter and exit the refuge opened container(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) from designated roads and parking areas. in parking areas and on roadways.

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11. Hunters under age 16 do not need to B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting have a hunter education card if they are of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, under the direct supervision (within arm’s beaver, nutria, and coyote on designated reach) of a holder of a valid hunting license areas of the refuge in accordance with State who is at least age 21. regulations subject to the following condi- 12. All youth hunters age 15 and younger tions: must remain within sight and normal voice 1. Conditions A4 through A17, A19, and A20 contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- apply. sessing a license. One adult may supervise no 2. We allow hunting during State seasons more than two youth hunters. (see State regulations for the appropriate 13. We only allow ATVs for wildlife-depend- zone) for the species listed above through ent activities such as hunting and fishing. January 31. We list specific hunting season We restrict ATVs to designated times and dates annually in the refuge hunt brochure. designated trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) marked with signs and paint. We identify 3. We do not open for the spring squirrel those trails and the dates they are open for season and summer/fall racoon hunting sea- use in the refuge hunt brochure. We limit son. ATVs to those having an engine displace- 4. We prohibit possession of lead ammuni- ment size not exceeding 700cc. We limit ATV tion except that you may use rimfire rifle tires to those having a centerline lug depth lead ammunition no larger than .22 caliber not exceeding 1 inch (2.5 cm). You may use for upland game hunting. We prohibit posses- horses on roads and ATV trails (when open sion of shot larger than that legal for water- to motor vehicle and ATV traffic respec- fowl hunting. tively) as a mode of transportation for on- 5. You may use dogs for squirrel and rabbit refuge, wildlife-dependent activities. You hunting January 1 through 31. You may also may use ATVs on unmarked roads and levees use dogs for quail hunting and for raccoon/ in the North Sanctuary beginning 2 days opossum hunting during open season. At prior to the opening of deer archery season other times, you must keep dogs and other through October 31. pets on a leash or confined (see § 26.21(b) of 14. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 this chapter). m) of roads and trails (see § 27.31 of this chap- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ter) open to motor vehicle use (including white-tailed deer and turkey on designated ATV trails). areas of the refuge in accordance with State 15. We prohibit target practice with any regulations subject to the following condi- weapon or any nonhunting discharge of tions: weapons (see § 27.42 of this chapter). 1. Conditions A5 through A11, A13 through 16. We prohibit blocking of gates and road- A17, A19, and A20 apply. ways (see § 27.31(h) of this chapter). 17. You may take beaver, nutria, feral hog, 2. Conditions A5 through A11, A13 through and coyote during any daytime refuge hunt A17, and A19 apply. with weapons and ammunition legal for that 3. We allow muzzleloader deer hunting dur- hunt. There is no bag limit. We prohibit ing the October State muzzleloader season transportation of live hogs. for this zone (see State regulations for ap- 18. We allow retriever dogs. propriate zone). 19. We require you to unload and case fire- 4. Bag limit for the October muzzleloader arms (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) trans- deer hunt is one buck and one doe. ported in any land vehicle, boat under power, 5. We only allow portable deer stands. You or on horses. We define ‘‘loaded’’ as shells in may erect stands 2 days before each hunt, the gun or cap on a muzzleloader. but you must remove them within 2 days 20. We prohibit the use or possession of any after each hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). electronic call or other electronic device 6. We prohibit horses and mules during the used for producing or projecting vocal sounds muzzleloader deer hunt. of any wildlife species. 7. We allow spring archery turkey hunting 21. We prohibit hunting with the aid of during the State spring turkey season. See bait, salt, or any ingestible attractant (see State regulations for appropriate zones. §32.2(h)). 8. We do not open for the fall turkey arch- 22. We prohibit hunting from a tree in ery season and spring turkey gun season. which a metal object has been driven to support a hunter (see §32.2(i)). 9. We do not open for the gun deer season 23. If you harvest a deer or turkey on the and December muzzleloader deer season. refuge, you must immediately record the 10. An adult age 21 or older must accom- zone 490 on your deer/turkey tag as the zone pany and be within sight and normal voice of kill. contact of hunters age 15 and under. One 24. We prohibit the taking of wildlife or adult may supervise no more than one youth plants (including cutting trees or brush) hunter. other than specified in this brochure (see 11. We prohibit the use of deer decoy(s). §27.51 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

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POND CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ment size not exceeding 700cc. We limit ATV tires to those having a centerline lug depth A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow not exceeding 1 inch (2.5 cm). You may use hunting of duck, coot, and goose on des- horses on roads and ATV trails (when open ignated areas of the refuge in accordance to motor vehicle and ATV traffic respec- with State regulations subject to the fol- tively) as a mode of transportation for on- lowing conditions: refuge, wildlife-dependent activities. 1. We allow hunting of migratory game birds during the State duck seasons, except 12. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 we close during scheduled quota refuge Gun m) of roads and trails (see §27.31 of this chap- Deer Hunts. Dates for quota deer hunts are ter) open to motor vehicle use (including typically in November, and we publish them ATV and designated hiking trails). annually in the refuge hunt brochure. We are 13. We prohibit target practice with any open for the September teal season. weapon or any nonhunting discharge of fire- 2. Hunting ends at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. arms (see § 27.42 of this chapter). 3. We only allow portable blinds. Hunters 14. We allow only camping at designated must remove from the hunt area each day all primitive campground sites identified in the duck hunting equipment, including blinds, refuge hunt brochure. We restrict camping to decoys, and boats (see §27.93 of this chapter). the individuals involved in refuge wildlife- 4. No person will utilize the services of a dependent activities. Campers may stay no guide, guide service, outfitter, club, organi- more than 14 days during any consecutive 30– zation, or other person who provides equip- day period in a campground and must occupy ment, services, or assistance on Refuge Sys- the camps daily. We prohibit all disturb- tem lands for compensation. Failure to com- ances, including use of generators, after 10 ply with this provision subjects each hunter p.m. We allow no more than three portable in the party to a fine if convicted of this vio- stands per person. lation. 15. You may take beaver, nutria, feral hog, 5. We require a refuge hunt brochure per- and coyote during any daytime refuge hunt mit; multiple copies of this permit are avail- with weapons and ammunition allowed for able at the refuge office, brochure dispensers that hunt. We prohibit the use of dogs. There at multiple locations throughout the refuge, is no bag limit. You may not transport live and at area businesses. You must possess and hogs. carry a signed permit when hunting on the 16. We prohibit blocking of gates, boat refuge. ramps, or roadways (see §27.31(h) of this 6. We prohibit possession and/or use of her- chapter). bicides (see § 27.51 of this chapter). 17. We allow the use of retriever dogs dur- 7. We prohibit marking trails with mate- ing State waterfowl seasons. rial other than biodegradable paper, flag- 18. You must unload and case firearms (see ging, or reflective tape/tacks. § 27.42(b) of this chapter) transported in any 8. We prohibit possession or use of alco- land vehicle, boat under power, or on horses. holic beverage(s) while hunting (see § 32.2(j)). We define ‘‘loaded’’ as shells in the gun or We prohibit consumption or possession of cap on a muzzleloader. opened container(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) 19. We prohibit the use or possession of any in parking lots, on roadways, and in plain electronic call or other electronic device view in campgrounds. used for producing or projecting vocal sounds 9. All persons born after 1968 must possess of any wildlife species. a valid hunter education card in order to 20. We prohibit possession, placement, or hunt. hunting over bait, salt, or any other ingest- 10. Hunters under age 16 do not need to ible attractant (see §32.2(h)). have a hunter education card if they are 21. We prohibit the use of an artificial light under the direct supervision (within arm’s to locate wildlife (exception: raccoon/opos- reach) of a holder of a valid hunting license sum hunting with dogs). who is at least age 21. An adult age 21 or 22. We prohibit taking of wildlife or plants older must supervise youth hunters under (including cutting trees or brush) other than age 16 who have a valid Hunter Education what we allow in the refuge brochure (see Card, and youth hunters must remain in §27.51 of this chapter). sight and normal voice contact with the 23. We prohibit placement of metal objects adult. One adult may supervise no more than (screw, nail, spike, etc.) into a tree to sup- two youth hunters for any hunting season. port a hunter or hunting from a tree with 11. We only allow ATVs for wildlife-depend- such metal objects placed (see §32.2(i)). ent activities such as hunting and fishing. 24. We prohibit possessing, using, or leav- We restrict ATVs to designated times and ing any tree stand, game camera, or boat on designated trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) the refuge without the owner’s name and ad- marked with signs and paint. We identify dress affixed in a conspicuous manner. those trails and the dates they are open for B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting use in the refuge hunt brochure. We limit of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, and ATVs to those having an engine displace- beaver on designated areas of the refuge in

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accordance with State regulations subject to key hunt applies. We do not open for fall the following conditions: archery turkey season. 1. We allow hunting during State seasons 11. We close spring archery turkey hunting (see State regulations for appropriate zone) during scheduled turkey quota permit gun for the species listed above through January hunts. 31. We annually list specific hunting season 12. The refuge will conduct one 2–day, dates and quota Gun Deer Hunt dates in the youth-only (age 15 and younger at the begin- refuge hunt brochure. We close upland game ning of the spring turkey season) quota hunting during refuge quota Gun Deer spring turkey hunt and one 3–day quota Hunts. spring turkey hunt (typically in April). Spe- 2. We do not open for spring squirrel season cific hunt dates and application procedures and summer/fall raccoon season. will be available in January. We restrict 3. Conditions A4 through A16 and A19 hunt participants on these hunts to those through A24 apply. drawn for a quota permit, except that during 4. We prohibit possession of lead ammuni- the youth hunt, a nonhunting adult age 21 or tion, except that you may use rimfire rifle older must accompany the youth hunter. lead ammunition no larger than .22 caliber The limit is one bearded turkey. for upland game hunting. We prohibit posses- 13. We prohibit the use of buckshot for gun sion of shot larger than that legal for water- deer hunting. fowl hunting. 14. You may only use portable deer stands 5. We allow use of dogs for squirrel, rabbit, erected 2 days before each hunt, but you raccoon, and opossum hunting during the must remove them within 2 days after each hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). State raccoon/opossum hunting season. At 15. One adult may supervise no more than other times you must keep dogs and other one youth during big game hunts. pets on a leash or confined (see §26.21(b) of 16. We prohibit the use of deer decoy(s) this chapter). 17. We prohibit deer drives. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 18. We prohibit all public use, except fish- white-tailed deer and turkey on designated ing and access for fishing, during quota areas of the refuge in accordance with State hunts. regulations subject to the following condi- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, frogging, tions: and the taking of crawfish for personal use 1. We allow archery deer hunting on the on designated areas of the refuge in accord- refuge from the opening of the State season ance with State regulations subject to the through January 31 (see State regulations following conditions: for appropriate zone). 1. You must reset trotlines when exposed 2. Conditions A4 through A16 and A19 by receding water levels. through A24 apply. 2. Conditions A4 through A16 and A18 3. We close archery deer hunting during through A24 apply. the quota Gun Deer Hunts. 3. We prohibit consumption or possession 4. We allow muzzleloader deer hunting dur- of opened container(s) of alcoholic bev- ing the October State muzzleloader season erage(s) in parking lots, on roadways, and in for this deer management zone. The bag plain view in campgrounds (see § 32.2(j)). limit is one buck and one doe. Hunters must take and check-in a doe before taking a WAPANOCCA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE buck. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 5. The refuge will conduct one 2-day quota hunting of snow geese on designated areas of Gun Deer Hunt (typically in November). the refuge in accordance with State regula- 6. We restrict hunt participants for this tions subject to the following conditions: quota Gun Deer Hunt to those drawn for a 1. We require refuge hunting permits. The quota permit. Hunt dates and application permits are nontransferable and anyone on procedures will be available at the refuge of- refuge land in possession of hunting equip- fice in July. The permits are nontransfer- ment must sign and carry them at all times. able. 2. We provide annual season dates on the 7. The quota Gun Deer Hunt bag limit is hunt brochure/permit. one buck and one doe. 3. You must sign in prior to the hunt and 8. You must check all deer taken during sign out after the hunt at the Hunter Infor- the quota gun deer and muzzleloader hunts mation Station. at the refuge deer check station on the same 4. You must adhere to all public use special day of kill. You must keep carcasses of deer conditions and regulations on the annual taken intact (you may remove entrails) until hunt brochure/permit. checked. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 9. We prohibit horses and mules during ref- of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, nutria, beaver, uge muzzleloader and quota deer hunts. coyote, feral hog, and opossum in accordance 10. We open spring archery turkey hunting with State regulations subject to the fol- during the State spring turkey season for lowing conditions: this zone. The State bag limit for this tur- 1. Conditions A1, A3, and A4 apply.

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2. We allow shotguns using approved 6. We allow bank fishing but you must nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) and .22 long-rifle park vehicles in designated parking areas. caliber rifles. We prohibit possession of lead 7. We prohibit the taking of frogs, mol- shot and .22 magnum caliber rifles. lusks, and turtles (see § 27.21 of this chapter). 3. We provide annual season dates for 8. You must use the public boat ramp off squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum hunt- Highway 77 to launch boats into Wapanocca ing on the hunt brochure/permit. Lake. 4. You may take nutria, beaver, feral hog, 9. You must remove all boats daily from and coyote during any refuge hunt with the the refuge (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We firearm allowed for that hunt, subject to prohibit airboats, personal watercraft, and State seasons on these species. hovercraft. 5. We prohibit dogs except for raccoon hunting where we require them. We prohibit WHITE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE pleasure running or training of dogs. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 6. We allow raccoon hunters to use horses/ hunting of duck and coot on designated areas mules but prohibit their use by other refuge of the refuge in accordance with State regu- hunters and visitors. lations subject to the following conditions: 7. We prohibit hunting from or within 50 1. You must sign, possess, and carry a ref- yards (45 m) of graveled roads and within 150 uge permit. yards (135 m) of refuge buildings. 2. We allow duck hunting from legal shoot- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ing hours until 12 p.m. (noon). big game on designated areas of the refuge in 3. We allow retriever dogs. accordance with State regulations subject to 4. You must remove blinds, blind material, the following conditions: and decoys (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from 1. Conditions A1 and A4 and B4 apply. the refuge by 1 p.m. each day. 2. We prohibit hunting from or within 50 5. North Unit waterfowl season and youth yards (45 m) of graveled roads and within 150 waterfowl hunts are concurrent with State yards (135 m) of refuge buildings. season dates. 3. We specify annual season dates, bag lim- 6. You may take coot and woodcock during its, and hunting methods on the annual the State season. hunting brochure/permit. 7. We restrict the South Unit waterfowl 4. Immediately record the deer zone 640 on season to the Jack’s Bay hunt area as indi- the hunter’s license and later on official cated in the general user permit. It is open check station records upon harvest of a deer. every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and 5. You must sign in prior to the hunt and Sunday of the concurrent State season dates. sign out after the hunt at the Hunter Infor- 8. Waterfowl hunters may enter and access mation Station. You must check harvested the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. deer at this location. 9. The following refuge users (age 16 or 6. We prohibit dogs. older) must sign and possess and carry a ref- 7. We allow only single-person portable uge general user permit: hunters, anglers, tree stands. You may place tree stands on campers, and ATV users. the refuge 2 days before the hunt but must 10. We prohibit boating December 1 remove them within 2 days after the hunt. through January 31 in the South Unit Water- You must permanently affix the owner’s fowl Hunt Area, except from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. name and address on stands left on the ref- on designated hunt days. uge. 11. We prohibit marking trails with mate- 8. We prohibit possession of or marking rials other than biodegradable paper flagging trails with materials other than biodegrad- or reflective tape/tacks. able paper/flagging or reflective tape/tacks. 12. We prohibit use and/or possession of al- 9. We prohibit ATVs. coholic beverages while hunting (see D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- § 32.2(j)). ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 13. We prohibit cutting of holes in or other with State regulations subject to the fol- manipulation of vegetation or hunting in lowing conditions: such areas (see § 27.51 of this chapter). 1. We allow fishing from March 15 through 14. We prohibit waterfowl hunting on Kan- October 31 from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise sas Lake Area (indicated in user permit). to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. 15. We prohibit loaded weapons in a vehicle 2. We prohibit fishing in Big Creek and or boat while under power (see § 27.42(b) of other ditches that flow through the refuge. this chapter). We define ‘‘loaded’’ as shells in 3. We prohibit the possession or use of live the gun or ignition device on a muzzleloader. carp, shad, buffalo, or goldfish for bait. 16. We allow duck hunting on specific scat- 4. We prohibit the possession or use of yo- tered tracts of land, in accordance with the yos, jugs, or other floating containers, drops North Unit regulations. Consult the refuge or limb lines, trotlines, or commercial fish- office for further information. ing tackle. 17. We allow the use of ATVs only on yel- 5. We prohibit fishing within 100 yards (90 low-marked trails throughout the refuge, un- m) of any refuge building. less marked otherwise. We prohibit the use

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of ATVs after December 15 each year in des- 9. State deer limits apply to archery hunt- ignated South Unit areas (see user permit for ing season except during the refuge muzzle- areas). loader and modern gun season. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 10. We close all nonquota hunting during of squirrel, rabbit, beaver, coyote, raccoon, the quota deer hunts. and opossum on designated areas of the ref- 11. We do not open to the bear season on all uge in accordance with State regulations refuge-owned lands, including those lands in subject to the following conditions: Trusten Holder Wildlife Management Area. 1. Conditions A1, A8, A10, A11, A12, and A14 12. If you harvest deer and turkey on the apply. refuge, you must immediately record the 2. You may hunt rabbit and squirrel on the zone number on your hunting license and North Unit during the concurrent State sea- later at an official check station. son dates until January 31. 13. We prohibit muzzleloader and modern 3. We allow dogs for hunting of rabbit and gun deer hunting in the Kansas Lake Area squirrel December 1 through January 31 on after October 30 of each year. the North Unit. 14. We close refuge lands on the North Unit 4. You may hunt rabbit and squirrel on the to all deer hunting and fall turkey hunting South Unit from the beginning of the con- when the White River gauge reading at St. current State season through November 30. Charles reaches 23 feet (8.4 m), as reported by the National Weather Service in the Arkan- 5. We prohibit dogs on the South Unit for sas Democrat Gazette, and will reopen these the purpose of squirrel or rabbit hunting. lands when the same gauge reading in this 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic newspaper falls to or below 21 feet (6.3 m). shot when hunting upland game, except tur- 15. We close refuge lands on the South Unit key (see § 32.2(k)). We allow the possession of to all deer hunting and fall turkey hunting lead shot for hunting turkey. when the White River gauge reading at St. 7. We close all upland game hunts during Charles reaches 23 feet (8.4 m) and the gauge quota modern gun and quota muzzleloader at Lock and Dam # 1 reaches 145 feet (43.5 m) deer hunts. simultaneously as reported by news release 8. We allow spring squirrel hunting on the and will reopen these lands when the same North Unit with the concurrent State spring gauge reading reaches 21 feet (6.3 m) and 143 season dates. feet (42.9 m), respectively, as reported by C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting news release. of white-tailed deer and turkey on des- 16. We allow access and refuge use during ignated areas of the refuge in accordance quota hunt to anglers and nonconsumptive with State regulations subject to the fol- users. lowing conditions: 17. We prohibit distribution of bait or 1. Conditions A1, A8, A10, A11, A12, and A14 hunting with the aid of bait, salt, or ingest- apply. ible attractant (see §32.2(h)). 2. Archery deer and turkey seasons on the 18. We prohibit the use of dogs and/or North Unit will begin with the concurrent horses other than specified in the general State archery season and end January 31. user permit. (Kansas Lake Area Closed after November 30) 19. We prohibit all forms of organized 3. Archery deer and turkey seasons on the drives. South Unit will begin with the concurrent 20. We prohibit firearm hunting from or State archery season and end December 31. across roadways, levees, and maintained 4. The user permit dictates the modern gun utility rights-of-way for deer only. quota deer season dates each year for the 21. We prohibit hunting from a tree in North and South Units. We require a quota which a metal object has been driven to sup- permit. You may take one deer of either sex. port a hunter. 5. The muzzleloader quota deer season is 22. We prohibit leaving a hunt stand after the first 3 days of the State season for the February 7 (one week after the end of the North and South units. We require a quota season). permit. You may take one deer of either sex. 23. We prohibit target practice or any non- 6. We allow modern guns on the North Unit hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of as per dates indicated in the general user this chapter). brochure. We only allow take of one legal 24. We prohibit modern gun and muzzle- buck. loader deer hunting on Kansas Lake Area 7. You may hunt the North or South Unit after October 30. by muzzleloader or modern gun with a quota 25. You may take beaver, nutria, and feral hunt permit. You may take only one deer of hog incidental to any daytime refuge hunt either sex. We list the season in the refuge with weapons allowed for that hunt. hunt brochure/permit. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and 8. We allow muzzleloader hunting on the frogging on desigated areas of the refuge in North Unit for 4 consecutive days following accordance with State regulations subject to the 3–day muzzleloader quota hunt. We allow the following conditions: take of only one buck. 1. Conditions A8 and A10 apply.

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2. We allow fishing year-round in LaGrue, CIBOLA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Essex, Prairie, Scrubgrass and Brooks Bay- Refer to § 32.22 Arizona for regulations. ous, Big Island Chute, Moon and Belknap Lakes next to Arkansas Highway 1, Indian CLEAR LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Bay, the Arkansas Post Canal and adjacent drainage ditches; those borrow ditches lo- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of cated adjacent to the west bank of that por- geese, ducks, coots, moorhens, and snipe is tion of the White River Levee north of the permitted on designated areas of the refuge Arkansas Power and Light Company subject to the following conditions: powerline right-of-way; and all refuge-owned 1. Air-thrust and inboard waterthrust waters located north of Arkansas Highway 1. boats are not permitted. We open all other refuge waters to sport fish- 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic ing from March 1 through November 30 un- shot while in the field. less posted otherwise. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 3. We require a refuge Special Use Permit C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of pronghorn to fish with any type tackle other than hook antelope is permitted on the controlled ‘‘U’’ and line. Unit of the refuge subject to the following 4. We allow frogging on all refuge-owned conditions: waters open for sport fishing as follows: We 1. Hunters may hunt only in the unit for allow frogging on the South Unit from the nine (9) consecutive days beginning on the beginning of the State season through No- first Saturday following the third Wednesday vember 30; we allow frogging on the North in August. Unit for the entire State season. 2. Access to the unit is permitted only 5. We allow the use of bow and arrow for through the gate located on Clear Lake taking bullfrogs or fish by a refuge Special Road. Use Permit. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 6. We allow crawfishing. 7. We require a Special Use Permit for all COLUSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE commercial fishing on the refuge in addition A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow to compliance with State regulations gov- hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and erning commercial fishing. snipe on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 8. We allow commercial fishing on all ref- cordance with State regulations subject to uge waters from 12:00 p.m. (noon) September the following conditions: 30 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) November 30. 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic However, when the White River exceeds 23.5 shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). feet (7 m) at the St. Charles, Arkansas gauge 2. Each hunter may not possess more than or 146 msl (mean sea level) at the tailwater 25 shells while in the field. gauge at Lock and Dam #1 on the Arkansas 3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic Post Canal, we allow commercial fishing on only. We prohibit bicycles and other convey- all refuge waters from 12:00 p.m. (noon) ances. March 1 through 12:00 p.m. (noon) September 4. We prohibit building or maintaining 30. fires (see § 27.95 of this chapter), except in 9. We prohibit take or possession of any portable gas stoves. freshwater mussels, and we do not open to 5. You may only enter or exit at designated mussel shelling. locations (see § 27.31 of this chapter). 10. Anglers must reset trotlines when re- 6. Vehicles may only stop at designated ceding water levels expose them. Anglers parking areas (see § 27.31 of this chapter). We must display their name and address on a prohibit the dropping of passengers or equip- tag on each line. ment or stopping between designated park- [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 ing areas. FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6689, Feb. 11, 7. We only allow overnight stays in vehi- 1994; 59 FR 55184, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62040, cles, motor homes, and trailers at the check Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 45366, Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR station parking area. 46393, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 8. You must restrain dogs on a leash within 65 FR 30778, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56400, Sept. all designated parking areas (see § 26.21(b) of 18, 2000; 68 FR 57316, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, this chapter). 54365, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 70 FR 54160, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33167, June of pheasant only in the free-roam areas of 11, 2008; 74 FR 45679, Sept. 3, 2009] the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: § 32.24 California. 1. Conditions A1 through A8 apply. 2. Mobility-impaired hunters should con- The following refuge units have been sult with the refuge manager for allowed opened for hunting and/or fishing, and conveyances. are listed in alphabetical order with C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] applicable refuge-specific regulations. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

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DELEVAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and DON EDWARDS SAN FRANCISCO BAY NATIONAL snipe on designated areas of the refuge in ac- WILDLIFE REFUGE cordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 1. You must unload firearms while trans- hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- porting them between parking areas and ignated areas of the refuge in accordance spaced blind areas. with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. We do not allow snipe hunting in the lowing conditions: spaced blind areas. 1. We allow hunting in tidal areas, includ- 3. We restrict hunters assigned to the ing salt marshes, sloughs, mudflats, and spaced blind area to within 100 feet (30 m) of open waters of the San Francisco Bay. Un- their assigned hunt site except for retrieving less posted in the field and/or noted below, downed birds, placing decoys, or traveling to we allow hunting by boat in all refuge tidal and from the area. areas up to the mean high-water line. We 4. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic close the following tidal areas to hunting only. We do not allow bicycles and other con- and/or shooting: veyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should i. Newark Slough to hunting and shooting consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed from its source to Hetch-Hetchy Aqueduct, a conveyances. distance of 31⁄2 miles (5.6 km); 5. You may possess no more than 25 shells ii. Dumbarton Point Marsh to the Hetch- while in the field. Hetchy Aqueduct (west side of Newark 6. You may possess only approved nontoxic Slough); and shot while in the field. 7. No person may build or maintain fires, iii. The headwaters of Mallard Slough (Ar- except in portable gas stoves. tesian Slough) in the vicinity of the Environ- 8. You may enter or exit only at designated mental Education Center to hunting, as des- locations. ignated by posted signs. 9. Vehicles may stop only at designated 2. We allow hunting in the 17 salt evapo- parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of ration ponds listed below. These ponds are passengers or equipment, or stopping be- surrounded by levees and were formerly part tween designated parking areas. of the San Francisco Bay. We have not 10. We only allow overnight stays in vehi- opened any other ponds. cles, motor homes, and trailers at the check i. Ponds R1 and R2 in the Ravenswood station parking area. Unit. These ponds are located on the west 11. You must restrain dogs on a leash with- side of the Dumbarton Bridge between in all designated parking areas (see § 26.21(b) Ravenswood Slough and Highway 84. You of this chapter). may access these ponds only by foot or bicy- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting cle from either of two trailheads off Highway of pheasant only in the free-roam areas of 84. We prohibit hunting within 300 feet (90 m) the refuge in accordance with State regula- of Highway 84. These ponds will be open 7 tions subject to the following conditions: days a week. 1. We do not allow pheasant hunting in the ii. Ponds M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, and A19 spaced blind area except during a special 1- in the Mowry Slough Unit. These ponds are day-only pheasant hunt on the first Monday located on the east side of the Bay between after the opening of the State pheasant Mowry Slough and Coyote Creek. You may hunting season. only access these ponds by boat. You may 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic land your boat at specific points on the Bay shot while in the field. side of the levee as designated by refuge 3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic signs. You may pull your boat across the only. We do not allow bicycles and other con- levee from the Bay. We prohibit hunting veyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should within 300 feet (90 m) of the Union Pacific consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed Railroad track. These ponds will be open 7 conveyances. days a week. 4. You may possess no more than 25 shells iii. Ponds AB1, A2E, AB2, A3N, and A3W in while in the field. the Alviso Unit. These ponds are located on 5. No person may build or maintain fires, the west side of the Bay between Stevens except in portable gas stoves. Creek and Guadalupe Slough. You must ob- 6. You may enter or exit only at designated tain a refuge Special Use Permit to hunt locations. these ponds. Access to Ponds AB1 and A2E 7. Vehicles may stop only at designated will be from the Crittenden Lane Trailhead parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of in Mountain View. Access to Ponds A3W will passengers or equipment, or stopping be- be from the Carl Road Trailhead in Sunny- tween designated parking areas. vale. Access to Ponds A3N and AB2 is by boat 8. Conditions A10 and A11 apply. from the other ponds. We allow hunting only

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from existing hunting blinds. We allow hunt- become available for general use on a first- ing only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and come, first-served basis on subsequent days. Sundays on these ponds. We prohibit permanent blinds, pit blinds, or iv. Ponds A5, A7, and A8N in the Alviso digging into the levees (see § 27.92 of this Unit. These ponds are located on the south chapter). We prohibit entry into closed areas end of the Bay between Guadalupe Slough of the refuge prior to the hunt season in and Alviso Slough. You must obtain a refuge order to scout for hunting sites or to build Special Use Permit to hunt these ponds. Ac- blinds. cess is via walking and bicycling from the B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] Gold Street gate in Alviso. We allow hunting C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] from existing hunting blinds and by walking D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- pond levees. We allow hunting only on ignated areas of the refuge in accordance Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays on with State regulations subject to the fol- these ponds. lowing conditions: 3. During the 2 weekends before the open- 1. We allow fishing from land at the Coyote ing of the hunt season, you may bring a boat Creek Lagoon in Fremont, the Faber- into Ponds AB1, A2E, AB2, A3N, A3W, A5, A7, Laumeister Unit in East Palo Alto, the and A8N and moor it at a designated site Dumbarton Fishing Pier, and along the San only if authorized by a valid refuge Special Francisco Bay shoreline within 1⁄2 mile (0.8 Use Permit. These boats will be used to ac- km) of the Dumbarton Fishing Pier. We also cess the hunting blinds and will stay in the allow fishing from boats in the Bay and pond during the hunt season. You must re- major slough channels. We close Mallard move your boat within 2 weeks following the Slough to boats from March 1 through Au- close of the hunt season. We allow nonmotorized boats and motorized boats pow- gust 31, and we close Mowry Slough from ered by electric or 4-stroke gasoline motors March 15 to June 15. We prohibit fishing in only. salt evaporation ponds or marshes. 4. You may maintain an existing blind in 2. We open fishing areas daily (except we the ponds open to hunting if you have a valid close the Dumbarton Fishing Pier and adja- refuge Special Use Permit, but the blind will cent shoreline on Thanksgiving, Christmas, be open for general use on a first-come, first- and New Year’s Day). We open the served basis. We prohibit pit blinds or Dumbarton Fishing Pier from 7 a.m. to 6 digging into the levees (see § 27.92 of this p.m. November 1 through March 31 and 7 a.m. chapter). to 8 p.m. April 1 through October 31. We open 5. You must remove all decoys and other Coyote Creek Lagoon and Faber-Laumeister personal property (except personal boats au- Unit from legal sunrise to legal sunset. thorized by a refuge Special Use Permit) 3. We prohibit the collection of bait of any from the refuge by legal sunset. You must type from the refuge except from the remove all trash, including shotshell hulls, Dumbarton Fishing Pier, where it is legal to when leaving hunting areas (see §§ 27.93 and collect bait for noncommercial purposes. 27.94 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit the use of balloons to float 6. Hunters may enter closed areas of the hooks and bait farther than hand casting. refuge to retrieve downed birds, provided 5. We prohibit personal watercraft (e.g., they leave all weapons in a legal hunting Jet Skis, waterbikes) on the refuge. area. We encourage the use of retriever dogs. You must keep your dog(s) under immediate HAVASU NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE control of the handler at all times (see Refer to § 32.22 Arizona for regulations. § 26.21(b) of this chapter). Dogs must remain inside a vehicle or be on a leash until they HUMBOLDT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE are on the ponds or on the levees (Ponds R1, 2, A5, 7, and 8N only) as a part of the hunt. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 7. You may possess only approved nontoxic hunting of goose, duck, coot, common shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of 8. You must keep firearms unloaded (see the refuge in accordance with State regula- § 27.42(b) of this chapter) until you are within tions subject to the following conditions: the designated hunt area. 1. We require adults age 18 or older to ac- 9. We prohibit target practice on the refuge company youth hunters under age 16. No or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see more than three youth hunters may accom- § 27.42 of this chapter). pany one adult hunter. 10. At the Ravenswood Unit only, we only 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic allow portable blinds or construction of tem- shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). porary blinds of natural materials that read- 3. We prohibit public access into or ily decompose. We prohibit collection of through closed areas and designate closed these natural materials from the refuge (see areas as nonretrieval zones. § 27.51 of this chapter). You must remove 4. You may only use portable blinds in the portable blinds (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this free-roam hunting areas (i.e., all hunt areas chapter) by legal sunset. Temporary blinds except Salmon Creek Unit).

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5. You must remove all blinds, decoys, 2. Hunters assigned to the spaced blind shell casings, and other personal equipment unit must remain within 100 feet of the num- and refuse from the refuge at the end of each bered steel post (blind site) except when pur- day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) . suing cripples, placing decoys or traveling to 6. We require hunters to keep dogs inside and from the parking area. vehicles, or on a leash, except when using 3. Hunters may not possess more than 25 them for authorized hunting purposes (see shells while in the field. §26.21(b) of this chapter). 4. Hunters must park in assigned lots. 7. On the Salmon Creek Unit, we allow 5. Only nonmotorized boats are permitted. hunting on Tuesdays and Saturdays (except Federal holidays), and hunters must possess B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheas- and carry a valid daily refuge permit. We ant is permitted on designated areas of the issue refuge permits prior to each hunt by refuge subject to the following conditions: random drawing conducted at the check sta- 1. Pheasant hunting is only permitted in tion 11⁄2; hours before legal shooting time. the free roam unit. Shooting time ends at 3 p.m. Hunters drawn 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic for a blind must completely fill out a Refuge shot while in the field. Hunt Permit, which includes a ‘‘Record of C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] Harvest’’ section. Each hunter must possess D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] and carry the Refuge Hunt Permit/Record of Harvest document while on the refuge and LOWER KLAMATH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE turn in a complete Record of Harvest at the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow check station before leaving the hunt area. hunting of geese, ducks, coots, moorhens, 8. On the Salmon Creek Unit, you may possess only approved nontoxic shotshells (see and snipe on designated areas of the refuge §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per hunter, subject to the following conditions: per day. 1. In the controlled waterfowl hunting 9. On the Salmon Creek Unit, we restrict area, we require entry permits for the first 2 hunters to within 100 feet (30 meters) of the days of the waterfowl season for all hunters assigned hunt site except for placing and re- 16 years of age or older. An adult with a per- trieving decoys, retrieving downed birds, or mit must accompany hunters under the age traveling to and from the parking area. You of 16 hunting in the controlled area. We re- must unload firearms (see § 27.42(b) of this quire advance reservations for the first 2 chapter) while transporting them between days of the hunt. the parking lot and designated blind sites. 2. Shooting hours end at 1:00 p.m. on all 10. We open the Table Bluff Unit (south- California portions of the refuge with the fol- west corner of South Bay) to hunting. lowing exceptions: 11. We open portions of the Eureka Slough a. The refuge manager may designate up to and Jacoby Creek Units to hunting. We des- 6 afternoon special youth or disabled hunter ignate the Eureka Slough and Jacoby Creek waterfowl hunts per season; and Units as boat access only. On the Eureka b. The refuge manager may designate up to Slough and Jacoby Creek Units, we prohibit 3 days per week of afternoon waterfowl hunt- hunting within 100 yards (90 meters) of High- ing for the general public after December 1. way 101. 3. You may carry only unloaded firearms B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] on hunter access routes open to motor vehi- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] cles or when taking them through posted re- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations trieving zones when traveling to and from subject to the following condition: We allow the hunting areas. fishing from the designated shoreline trail 4. You may not set decoys in retrieving and dock (for nonmotorized boats only) at zones. the Hookton Slough Unit from legal sunrise 5. We do not allow air-thrust and inboard to legal sunset, only using pole and line or waterthrust boats. rod and reel. 6. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. IMPERIAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 7. You may use only nonmotorized boats Refer to § 32.22 Arizona for regulations. and boats with electric motors on units 4b and 4c from the start of the hunting season KERN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE through November 30. You may use motor- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of ized boats on units 4b and 4c from December geese, ducks, coots and moorhens is per- 1 through the end of hunting season. mitted on designated areas of the refuge sub- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting ject to the following conditions: of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge 1. Hunters assigned to the spaced blind subject to the following conditions: unit must travel to and from parking areas 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic and blind sites with firearms unloaded. shot while in the field.

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2. You may carry only unloaded firearms 6. In the free-roam hunting areas, you may on hunter access routes open to motor vehi- only use portable blinds or blinds con- cles or when taking them through posted re- structed of vegetation. trieving zones when traveling to and from 7. You must remove all blinds, decoys, the hunting areas. shell casings, other personal equipment, and C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] refuse from the refuge at the end of each day D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 8. Hunters must enter and exit the hunting MERCED NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE area from the two designated hunt parking lots, which we open 11⁄2 hours before legal A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow sunrise and close 1 hour after legal sunset hunting of goose, duck, coot, and moorhen each hunt day. on designated areas of the refuge in accord- 9. We only allow access to the hunt area by ance with State regulations subject to the foot, bicycle, and nonmotorized cart. We pro- following conditions: hibit bicycles in the hunt area during the 1. You must unload firearms (see § 27.42(b) opening weekend of the hunting season. of this chapter) before transporting them be- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting tween parking areas and blind sites. Un- of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge loaded means that no ammunition is in the in accordance with State regulations subject chamber or magazine of the firearm. to the following conditions: 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic 1. We limit hunting to junior hunters only, shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or age 15 or under, possessing a valid State Jun- less per day after leaving the parking lot. ior Hunting License and refuge Junior 3. Each hunter must remain inside his or Pheasant Hunt Permit. her assigned blind, except for placing decoys, 2. We require adults age 18 or older to ac- retrieving downed birds, and traveling to and company junior hunters. from the parking area. We prohibit shooting 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic from outside the blind. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 4. Dogs must remain under the immediate 4. Hunters must enter and exit the hunting control of their owners at all times (see area from the two designated hunt parking § 26.21(b) of this chapter). lots. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing only on D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Dorris Reservoir in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condi- MODOC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tions: 1. We prohibit fishing from October 1 A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow through January 31. hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and 2. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise snipe on designated areas of the refuge in ac- to legal sunset. cordance with State regulations subject to 3. We only allow walk-in access to Dorris the following conditions: Reservoir from February 1 through March 31. 1. On the opening weekend of the hunting 4. We only allow use of boats on Dorris season, hunters must possess and carry a ref- Reservoir from April 1 through September uge permit issued through random drawing 30. to hunters with advance reservations only. 2. After the opening weekend of the hunt- SACRAMENTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ing season, we only allow hunting on Tues- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow days, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Hunters hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and must check-in and out of the refuge by using snipe on designated areas of the refuge in ac- self-service permits. Hunters must com- cordance with State regulations subject to pletely fill out the ‘‘Refuge Hunt Permit’’ the following conditions: portion of the permit and deposit it in the 1. You must unload firearms while trans- drop box prior to hunting. The hunter must porting them between parking areas and possess and carry the ‘‘Record of Kill’’ por- spaced blind areas. tion of the permit while on the refuge and 2. We do not allow snipe hunting in the turned in prior to exiting the hunting area. spaced blind area. 3. In the designated spaced blind area, you 3. We restrict hunters assigned to the must remain within 50 feet (15 m) of the es- spaced blind unit to within 100 feet (30 m) of tablished blind stake for the blind assigned their assigned hunt site except for retrieving to you. downed birds, placing decoys, or traveling to 4. We require adults age 18 or older to ac- and from the parking area. company youth hunters age 15 and under. 4. You may possess only approved nontoxic 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field. shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or 5. You may possess no more than 25 shells less after leaving the parking area. while in the field.

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6. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic 5. We prohibit hunting within 150 yards (45 only. We do not allow bicycles and other con- m) of any occupied dwelling, house, resi- veyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should dence, or other building or any barn or other consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed outbuilding used in connection therewith. conveyances. 6. Access to the hunt area on all units open 7. No person may build or maintain fires, to public hunting is by boat only, except on except in portable gas stoves. Sul Norte Unit, Drumheller, and Drumheller 8. You may enter or exit only at designated North, which are accessible by foot traffic or locations. boat. We prohibit bicycles or other convey- 9. Vehicles may stop only at designated ances. Mobility-impaired hunters should parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of consult with the refuge manager for allowed passengers or equipment or stopping between conveyances. designated parking areas. 7. We prohibit fires on the refuge, except 10. We only allow overnight stays in vehi- we allow portable gas stoves on gravel bars cles, motor homes, and trailers at the check (see § 27.95(a) of this chapter). station parking area. 8. We allow camping on gravel bars up to 7 11. You must restrain dogs on a leash with- days during any 30-day period. We prohibit in all designated parking areas (see § 26.21(b) camping on all other refuge lands. of this chapter). 9. We open the refuge for day-use access B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting from 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise until 11⁄2 of pheasant only in the free-roam areas on hours after legal sunset. We allow access the refuge in accordance with State regula- during other hours on gravel bars only (see tions subject to the following conditions: condition A8). 1. We do not allow pheasant hunting in the 10. We require dogs to be kept on a leash, spaced blind area except during a special 1- except for hunting dogs engaged in author- day-only pheasant hunt on the first Monday ized hunting activities, and under the imme- after the opening of the State pheasant diate control of a licensed hunter (see hunting season. § 26.21(b) of this chapter). 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic 11. We prohibit permanent blinds. You shot while in the field. must remove all personal property, including 3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic decoys and boats, by 11⁄2 hours after legal only. We do not allow bicycles and other con- sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). veyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should 12. We prohibit cutting or removal of vege- consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed tation for blind construction or for making conveyances. trails (see § 27.51 of this chapter). 4. You may not possess more than 25 shells B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting while in the field. of pheasant, turkey, and quail on designated 5. No person may build or maintain fires, areas of the refuge in accordance with State except in portable gas stoves. regulations subject to the following condi- 6. You may enter or exit only at designated tions: locations. 1. We only allow shotgun and archery hunt- 7. Vehicles may stop only at designated ing. parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of 2. Conditions A3 through A12 apply. passengers or equipment or stopping between C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of designated parking areas. black-tailed deer on designated areas of the 8. Conditions A10 and A11 apply. refuge in accordance with State regulations C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] subject to the following conditions: D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 1. Conditions A4 through A12, and B1 apply. 2. We prohibit construction or use of per- SACRAMENTO RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE manent blinds, platforms ladders or screw-in REFUGE foot pegs. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 3. You must remove all personal property, hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, dove, including stands, from the refuge by 11⁄2 and snipe on designated areas of the refuge hours after legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 in accordance with State regulations subject of this chapter). to the following conditions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 1. We only allow shotgun hunting. designated areas of the refuge in accordance 2. You must unload firearms (see § 27.42(b) with State regulations subject to the fol- of this chapter) before transporting them be- lowing conditions: tween parking areas and hunting areas. 1. Conditions A7, A8, A9, and A12 apply. ‘‘Unloaded’’ means that no ammunition is in 2. On Packer Lake, due to primitive access, the chamber or magazine of the firearm. we allow only boats up to 14 feet (4.2 m) and 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic canoes. We allow electric motors only. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). SALINAS RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 4. We prohibit hunting within 50 feet (15 m) of any landward boundary adjacent to pri- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow vate property. hunting of goose, duck, coot, and moorhen

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on a hunt area along the Salinas River on from the parking area, retrieving downed the southeast portion of the refuge, as des- birds, or when shooting to retrieve cripples. ignated by posted signs, in accordance with 9. We restrict hunters in the spaced zone State regulations subject to the following area of the East Bear Creek Unit to their as- conditions: signed zone except when they are traveling 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic to and from the parking area, retrieving shotshells while on the refuge (see § 32.2(k)) downed birds, or when shooting to retrieve in quantities of 25 or less. crippled birds. 2. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic 10. Access to the Freitas Unit free-roam only. We do not allow bicycles and other con- hunting area is by boat only with a max- veyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should imum of 5 mph. Prohibited boats include air- consult with the refuge manager for allowed thrust and/or inboard water-thrust types. conveyances. 11. We prohibit the use of motorized boats 3. You must keep firearms unloaded until in the free-roam units with the exception of you are within the designated hunt area. the Freitas Unit. 4. We only allow dogs engaged in hunting 12. We do not allow vehicle trailers of any activities on the refuge during the waterfowl type or size to be in the refuge hunt areas at season. Hunters must keep their dog(s) under any time or to be left unattended at any lo- their immediate control at all times (see cation on the refuge. § 26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit train- 13. Dogs must remain under the immediate ing of dogs on the refuge. We prohibit other control of their owners at all times (see domesticated animals or pets. §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit target practice on the refuge B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting or any nonhunting discharge of weapons (see of pheasants on designated areas of the ref- § 27.42 of this chapter). uge in accordance with State regulations B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] subject to the following conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or SAN LUIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE less while in the field. 2. Dogs must remain under the immediate A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow control of their owners at all times (see hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and § 26.21(b) of this chapter). snipe on designated areas of the refuge in ac- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] cordance with State regulations subject to D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- the following conditions: ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 1. You may only use portable blinds, tem- with State regulations subject to the fol- porary blinds constructed of natural mate- lowing conditions: rials, or existing concrete blinds. We pro- 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise hibit cutting or breaking woody vegetation to legal sunset, except on that portion of the (see § 27.51 of this chapter). San Joaquin River’s south (left descending) 2. You must remove all portable blinds, de- bank within the West Bear Creek Unit des- coys, and other personal equipment from the ignated as open for fishing 24 hours per day. refuge following each day’s hunt. 3. You must dismantle any temporary 2. We only allow the use of pole and line or blinds constructed of natural materials at rod and reel to take gamefish, and anglers the end of each day. must attend their equipment at all times. 4. You may only hunt snipe within the 3. We prohibit the use of any boat, float free-roaming portion of the San Luis Unit tube, or other floating aid/device. waterfowl hunting area. SAN PABLO BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow less after leaving your assigned parking lot hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- or boat launch. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 6. We prohibit dropping of passengers or with State regulations subject to the fol- equipment or stopping between designated lowing conditions: parking areas. You must return your permits 1. Unless posted in the field and/or noted to the check stations immediately upon below, we only allow hunting in the open wa- completion of your hunt and prior to using ters of San Pablo Bay and its navigable any tour routes or leaving the refuge vicin- sloughs. We have not opened the following ity. areas to hunting: 7. You may not transport loaded firearms i. Lower Tubbs Island; ii. Lower Tubbs Set- while walking or bicycling between parking back; areas in spaced blind units, or while trav- iii. Cullinan Ranch Unit; and eling in a boat under power. iv. Within 300 feet (90 m) of Highway 37. 8. We restrict hunters in the spaced blind 2. 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3. You may only possess approved nontoxic blind sites on the Hazard Tract, except when shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or shooting to retrieve crippled birds. less while in the field. 3. Firearms must be unloaded while being 4. You must remove all decoys, boats, and transported between parking areas and blind other personal property from the refuge at sites. the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chap- 4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 ter). Hunters must remove all trash, includ- shells while in the field. ing shotshell hulls, when leaving hunting B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] areas (see § 27.94 of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 5. We allow temporary floating blinds on D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted only the refuge subject to refuge manager ap- on designated areas of the refuge inundated proval. We allow blind installation beginning by the Salton Sea subject to the following on October 1, but hunters must remove conditions: blinds (see § 27.93 of this chapter) by Feb- 1. Fishing is permitted from April 1 ruary 1. Temporary floating blinds become through September 30. available for general use on a first-come, 2. Only boat fishing is permitted. first-served basis on subsequent days. We prohibit entry to closed areas of the refuge STONE LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE prior to the hunting season in order to scout A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow for hunting sites. hunting of goose, duck, coot, and moorhen 6. We only allow dogs engaged in hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accord- activities on the refuge during waterfowl ance with State regulations subject to the season. We prohibit other domesticated ani- following conditions: mals or pets. Hunters must keep their dog(s) 1. We allow hunting on Sun River Unit under their immediate control at all times only on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 1⁄2 (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). training of dogs on the refuge. 2. We will select hunters through a random 7. We prohibit digging into levees or slough drawing process conducted at the refuge. channels. Hunters should bring a copy of their refuge 8. We prohibit target practice on the refuge notification on the day of their hunt. Hunt- or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see ers should contact the refuge manager for § 27.42 of this chapter). additional information. 9. We allow foot access through the refuge 3. We require adults, age 18 or older, to ac- to the State’s Tolay Creek Unit for water- company hunters under age 16. fowl hunting. You must unload and either 4. We prohibit bicycles or other convey- break down or case all shotguns (see § 27.42(b) ances. Mobility-impaired hunters should of this chapter) while in transit through the contact the refuge manager regarding al- refuge. lowed conveyances. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 5. You must unload firearms (see § 27.42(b) of pheasant only in areas of the Tolay Creek of this chapter) before transporting them be- Unit designated by posted signs in accord- tween parking areas and spaced-blind areas. ance with State regulations subject to the ‘‘Unloaded’’ means that no ammunition is in following conditions: the chamber or magazine of the firearm. 1. You may only hunt on Wednesdays, Sat- 6. We restrict hunters to their assigned urdays, and Sundays. spaced-blind except when they are placing or 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic retrieving decoys, traveling to and from the shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or parking area, retrieving downed birds, or less while in the field. when shooting to retrieve cripples. 3. You may only access the Tolay Creek 7. You may only possess approved nontoxic Unit by foot or bicycle. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)) in quan- 4. We only allow dogs engaged in hunting tities of 25 or less. activities on the refuge during pheasant sea- 8. We prohibit fires on the refuge (see son. We prohibit other domesticated animals § 27.95(a) of this chapter). or pets. 9. We allow vehicles to stop only at des- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] ignated parking areas. We prohibit dropping D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas. SONNY BONO SALTON SEA NATIONAL WILDLIFE 10. We allow only nonmotorized boats to REFUGE access water blinds. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of 11. You must remove all decoys, personal geese, ducks, coots, and moorhens is per- equipment, shotshell hulls, and refuse from mitted on designated areas of the refuge sub- the refuge by 12:30 p.m. (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 ject to the following conditions: of this chapter). 1. Hunters using the Union Tract must use 12. Junior hunters must possess a valid goose decoys. Junior Hunting License. 2. You must hunt from assigned blinds on 13. We allow the use of hunting dogs for re- the Union Tract and within 100 feet (30 m) of trieving birds, provided the dogs remain

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under the immediate control of the hunter at days of the waterfowl season for all hunters all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). 16 years of age or older. An adult with a per- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] mit must accompany hunters under the age C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] of 16 hunting in the controlled area. We re- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] quire advance reservation for the first 2 days of the hunt. SUTTER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. Shooting hours end at 1:00 p.m. on all A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow California portions of the refuge with the fol- hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and lowing exceptions: snipe on designated areas of the refuge in ac- a. The refuge manager may designate up to cordance with State regulations subject to six afternoon special youth or disabled the following conditions: hunter waterfowl hunts per season; and 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic b. The refuge manager may designate up to shot while in the field. 3 days per week of afternoon waterfowl hunt- 2. You may possess no more than 25 shells ing for the general public after December 1. while in the field. 3. We do not allow possession of any loaded 3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic firearms more than 200 feet (60 m) from the only. We do not allow bicycles and other con- established blind stakes. You select blind veyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should sites by lottery at the beginning of each consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed hunt day. You may shoot only from within conveyances. your assigned blind site. 4. No person may build or maintain fires, 4. You may carry only unloaded firearms except in portable gas stoves. on hunter access routes open to motor vehi- 5. You may enter or exit only at designated cles or when taking them through posted re- locations. trieving zones when traveling to and from 6. Vehicles may stop only at designated the hunting areas. parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of 5. We do not allow you to set decoys in re- passengers or equipment or stopping between trieving zones. designated parking areas. 6. We do not allow air-thrust and inboard 7. We only allow overnight stays in vehi- waterthrust boats. cles, motor homes, and trailers at the check 7. You may possess only approved nontoxic station parking area. shot while in the field. 8. You must restrain dogs on a leash within B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting all designated parking areas (see § 26.21(b) of of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge this chapter). subject to the following conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. We only allow 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic hunting of pheasant in the free-roam areas of shot while in the field. the refuge in accordance with State regula- 2. You may carry only unloaded firearms tions subject to the following conditions: on hunter access routes open to motor vehi- 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic cles or when taking them through posted re- shot while in the field. trieving zones when traveling to and from 2. Access is by foot traffic only. We do not the hunting areas. allow bicycles and other conveyances. Mobil- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] ity-impaired hunters should consult with the D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Refuge Manager for allowed conveyances. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 3. You may possess no more than 25 shells FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29084, May 18, while in the field. 1993; 59 FR 6689, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55184, 4. No person may build or maintain fires, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 5067, Jan. 25, 1995; 60 FR except in portable gas stoves. 62041, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46393, Sept. 3, 1996; 5. You may enter or exit only at designated 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46915, Sept. 3, locations. 1998; 65 FR 30778, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56401, 6. Vehicles may stop only at designated Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46354, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of 58943, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54374, Sept. passengers or equipment or stopping between 8, 2004; 70 FR 54161, Sept. 13, 2005; 74 FR 45681, designated parking areas. Sept. 3, 2009; 75 FR 18420, Apr. 12, 2010] 7. Conditions A7 and A8 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] § 32.25 Colorado. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] The following refuge units have been TULE LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE opened for hunting and/or fishing, and A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow are listed in alphabetical order with hunting of geese, ducks, coots, moorhens, applicable refuge-specific regulations. and snipe on designated areas of the refuge ALAMOSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE subject to the following conditions: 1. We require entry permits in the con- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of trolled waterfowl hunting area for the first 2 geese, ducks, coots, snipe and mourning

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doves is permitted on designated areas of the ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL refuge subject to the following condition: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] Snipe and dove hunting are permitted only B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] during the waterfowl hunting season. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheas- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing at des- ant, cottontail rabbit, black-tailed and ignated times and on designated areas of the white-tailed jackrabbit is permitted on des- refuge in accordance with State regulations ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- subject to the following conditions: lowing conditions: Hunting is permitted only 1. We require a valid State fishing license when the respective State season coincides and valid refuge fishing permit for all an- with the refuge waterfowl hunting season. glers age 16 and older. You must obtain and C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] display a daily refuge fishing badge while D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] fishing. 2. We only allow the use of rod and reel ARAPAHO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE with one hook or lure per line. 3. We only allow catch and release fishing. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of 4. We only allow barbless hooks. migratory game birds is allowed on des- 5. We only allow artificial flies or lures. ignated areas of the refuge pursuant to State 6. We prohibit the use of live bait. law. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 game hunting on designated areas of the ref- FR 6685, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62041, Dec. 4, uge pursuant to State law and subject to the 1995; 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 65 FR 30780, following condition: You may possess only May 12, 2000; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 54163, Sept. 13, 2005] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of pronghorn antelope is permitted on designated areas of § 32.26 Connecticut. the refuge. The following refuge units have been D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in des- opened for hunting and/or fishing and ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- are listed in alphabetical order with lowing conditions: applicable refuge-specific regulations. 1. Anglers may not fish between June 1 and July 31 each year. STEWART B. MCKINNEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE 2. Anglers may fish only during daylight REFUGE hours. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, and goose on des- BROWNS PARK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ignated areas of the Great Meadows Unit in A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunters Stratford, Connecticut in accordance with may hunt geese, ducks, coots, and mourning State regulations subject to the following doves only in designated areas of the refuge. conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt 1. We require hunters to obtain an annual cottontail rabbits only in designated areas of Special Use Permit in advance for permis- the refuge. sion to hunt in the designated hunting area. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt Consult the refuge manager for details on mule deer and elk only in designated areas of how and when to apply for a Special Use Per- the refuge. mit. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish only in 2. Any person entering, using, or occupying designated areas of the refuge. the refuge for hunting must abide by all the terms and conditions of the Special Use Per- MONTE VISTA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE mit. 3. You must have all applicable hunting li- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of censes, permits, stamps, and a photographic geese, ducks, coots, snipe and mourning identification in your possession while hunt- doves is permitted on designated areas of the ing on the refuge. refuge subject to the following condition: 4. We will limit hunt days to Tuesdays, Snipe and dove hunting are permitted only Wednesdays, and Saturdays during the wa- during the waterfowl hunting season. terfowl hunting season as established by the B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheas- State. ant, cottontail rabbit, black-tailed and 5. We only allow shotguns. white-tailed jackrabbit is permitted on des- 6. You must keep firearms unloaded until ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- you are within the designated hunting area lowing condition: Hunting is permitted only (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter). when the respective State season coincides 7. Access to the hunt area is by foot or with the refuge waterfowl hunting season. boat in designated areas only. Mobility-im- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] paired hunters should consult with the ref- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] uge manager for allowed conveyances.

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8. You may possess no more than 25 ap- 7. Waterfowl hunters may not possess more proved nontoxic shot per day while in the than 15 shotgun shells per day on the West field (see § 32.2(k)). and Young Waterfowlers Hunt Areas. 9. This is a waterfowl hunt only. We allow B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting no more than two dogs per waterfowl hunt- of upland game on designated areas of the ing party. We prohibit dog training on the refuge subject to the following conditions: refuge. 1. We allow hunting only on the South Up- 10. During State-established youth days, li- land Hunting Area. censed junior hunters may hunt in the des- 2. We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before ignated hunting area when accompanied by a sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after sunset. licensed adult hunter age 18 or older. Adults 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic must possess a valid hunting license; how- shot while in the field. ever, we prohibit them carrying a firearm. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 11. We prohibit the use of air-thrust and in- turkey and deer on designated areas of the board water-thrust boats such as, but not refuge subject to the following conditions: limited to, hovercrafts, airboats, jet skis, 1. We require a refuge permit except on the watercycles, and waterbikes on all waters South Upland Hunting Area. within the refuge boundaries. 2. Hunting on the Headquarters Deer Hunt 12. We prohibit hunters launching any Area must be from designated stands only, boats on the refuge that they cannot portage unless actively tracking or retrieving by hand. A dock and a boat ramp are not wounded deer. available on the refuge. 3. We require a valid State permit for tur- 13. We prohibit pit or permanent blinds. key hunting. 14. You must remove all temporary blinds, 4. During firearms deer season, hunters boats, decoys, and all other personal prop- must wear in a conspicuous manner as an erty from the refuge each day (see §§ 27.93 outer layer on the head, chest, and back a and 27.94 of this chapter). minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] solid-colored orange clothing or material. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] PRIME HOOK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE [70 FR 54163, Sept. 13, 2005] A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow § 32.27 Delaware. hunting of waterfowl, coot, mourning dove, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of The following refuge units have been the refuge in accordance with State regula- opened for hunting and/or fishing, and tions subject to the following conditions: are listed in alphabetical order with 1. We require daily permits and fees. The applicable refuge-specific regulations. permits are nontransferable. Consult with the refuge manager for details on permit BOMBAY HOOK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE conditions. 2. For all refuge hunts, a hunting or non- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of hunting adult age 18 or older must accom- migratory game birds is permitted on des- pany a permitted juvenile age 17 or under. ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- 3. Hunters may take waterfowl and coot on lowing conditions: the Waterfowl Hunting Area only as des- 1. Permits are required for waterfowl hunt- ignated on brochures available from the ref- ing except on the South Upland Hunting uge manager. Area. 4. The refuge is open to hunting of water- 2. Hunting of waterfowl and coots is per- fowl and coot on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fri- mitted on the South Waterfowl Area, the days, and Saturdays throughout the State West Waterfowl Area, and the Young waterfowl hunting seasons from 1⁄2 hour be- Waterfowlers Area. fore legal sunrise until 3 p.m. Consult the 3. Only snow geese may be taken on the refuge manager for dates when we close to Snow Goose Area. hunting or have limited hunts. 4. Hunting is permitted only from des- 5. Access to the Waterfowl Hunting Area is ignated sites, except on the South Upland by boat only and hunters must use des- Hunting Area and the Snow Goose Area. ignated launching sites to launch their 5. The maximum number of hunters per- boats. mitted per blind is as follows: 6. We prohibit the use of air-thrust and in- West Waterfowl Area—4; South Waterfowl board water-thrust boats on all waters with- Area—3; Young Waterfowlers Area—2. in the refuge boundaries. We allow a max- 6. The possession of a loaded shotgun while imum horsepower of 30 HP. outside a blind or designated site is not per- 7. We allow waterfowl hunting from des- mitted unless actively pursuing crippled ignated blind sites only. We allow a max- birds. imum of three people per blind.

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8. Hunters may take mourning dove, snipe, in the refuge boundaries. We allow a max- and woodcock only on the upland game hunt- imum of 30HP on Prime Hook Creek. ing areas as shown on brochures available [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 from the refuge manager. FR 29074, May 18, 1993; 60 FR 62041, Dec. 4, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 1995; 65 FR 30781, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56401, of pheasant, rabbit, and quail on designated Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46355, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR areas of the refuge in accordance with State 54362, Sept. 8, 2004; 74 FR 45681, Sept. 3, 2009] regulations subject to the following conditions: § 32.28 Florida. 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. The following refuge units have been 2. Hunters may take pheasant, rabbit, and quail only on designated upland game hunt- opened for hunting and/or fishing, and ing areas as shown on brochures available are listed in alphabetical order with from the refuge manager. applicable refuge-specific regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE white-tailed deer on designated areas of the NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. hunting of duck and coot on designated areas 2. Hunters may take white-tailed deer only of the refuge in accordance with State regu- on designated deer hunting areas as shown lations subject to the following conditions: on brochures available from the refuge man- 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge waterfowl hunt permit while hunting. ager. Only original permits are lawful. Internet 3. Deer hunting during firearms seasons copies are not valid. must be from designated stands only, unless 2. We allow hunting in the interior of the actively tracking or retrieving wounded refuge south of latitude line 26.27.130 and deer. We allow hunters to hunt from portable north of mile markers 12 and 14. We prohibit stands during archery hunts in all des- hunting from canals or levees and those ignated areas and during firearms hunts in areas posted as closed. the Slaughter Canal Area only. Tree stands 3. Consult the refuge manager for current must be portable, temporary in design, and waterfowl season dates and times. completely removed at the end of each day. 4. We do not open to hunting on Mondays, The Service is not responsible for any stands Tuesdays, and Christmas Day. left overnight. 5. We allow hunting on the refuge from 1⁄2 4. All persons in firearms hunting areas hour before legal sunrise to 1 p.m. Hunters must display a minimum of 400 total square may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-blaze-orange mate- and must be off the refuge by 3 p.m. rial on their head, chest, and back. Blaze-or- 6. Hunters may enter and leave the refuge ange camouflage is not acceptable. This in- at the Headquarters Area (Boynton Beach), cludes hunters who are archery hunting on the Hillsboro Area (Boca Raton), and the 20 the refuge during days that coincide with Mile Bend Area (West Palm Beach). State firearms hunt dates for deer. 7. Hunters must unload and case or dis- 5. Hunters may use or possess slugs only mantle firearms (see § 27.42(b) of this chap- during designated shotgun seasons. ter) when outside of hunting area and when en route to or from the hunting area. Hunt- 6. Each permitted hunter has a season ers may only use no greater than .10 gauge limit of only one antlered deer on the refuge. shotguns. We prohibit all other firearms or D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- weapons (see §§ 27.42 and 27.43 of this chap- bing on designated areas of the refuge in ac- ter). cordance with State regulations subject to 8. We only allow temporary blinds of na- the following conditions: tive vegetation. We prohibit the taking, re- 1. We allow fishing and launching of boats moving, or destroying of refuge vegetation on designated areas as shown on brochures (see § 27.51 of this chapter). available from the refuge manager. 9. Hunters must remove decoys and other 2. The refuge is open from 1⁄2 hour before personal property (see § 27.93 of this chapter) legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. from the hunting area each day. All boats must be off the water at legal sun- 10. We encourage the use of dogs to reset. trieve dead or wounded waterfowl. Dogs 3. Anglers using boats on Turkle and must remain under the immediate control of Fleetwood Ponds may propel them manually the owner at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this or with electric motors only. chapter). We prohibit pets at all other times. 4. We prohibit the use of air-thrust and in- 11. Hunters must complete a daily bag re- board water-thrust boats on all waters with- port card and place it in an entrance fee can- ister each day prior to exiting the refuge.

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12. All youth hunters age 15 and younger CEDAR KEYS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE must remain within sight and normal voice A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] sessing a license. Youth hunters must have C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] completed a hunter education course. D. Sport Fishing. We allow salt water sport 13. We only allow boats equipped with out- fishing year-round in accordance with State boards or electric motors and nonmotorized regulations subject to the following condi- boats. We prohibit airboats, hovercraft, and tion: We will close a 300 foot (90 m) buffer personal watercraft (Go Devils, Jet Skis, jet zone beginning at mean high tide line and boats, and Wave Runners). All boats oper- extending into the waters around Seahorse ating within the hunt area must fly a 12 inch Key to all public entry from March 1 through by 12 inch (30 cm x 30 cm) orange flag, 10 feet June 30. (3 m) above the vessel’s waterline. 14. We require all boats operating outside CHASSAHOWITZKA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE of the main perimeter canals (the L–40 Canal, L–39 Canal, L–7 Canal, and L–101 A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow Canal) in interior areas of the refuge and hunting of ducks and coots on designated within the hunt area, to fly a 12 inch by 12 areas of the refuge subject to the following inch (30 cm x 30 cm) orange flag, 10 feet (3 m) condition: We require permits. above the vessel’s waterline. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 15. We prohibit motorized vehicles of any of quail, squirrel, rabbit, and armadillo on type on the levees and undesignated routes designated areas of the refuge subject to the (see § 27.31 of this chapter). following condition: We require permits. 16. Hunters, their vehicles, boats, equip- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ment, and other belongings are subject to in- white-tailed deer and feral hogs on des- spection by Service law enforcement officers. ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- 17. For emergencies or to report violations, lowing condition: We require permits. contact law enforcement personnel at 1–800– D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the 307–5789. Law enforcement officers may be refuge year round subject to the following monitoring VHF Channel 16. condition: You must fish in accordance with B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] State regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] EGMONT KEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] with State regulations subject to the fol- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] lowing conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on to legal sunset. designated areas of the refuge subject to the 2. Special black bass regulations are in ef- following conditions: fect within the boundaries of the refuge. The 1. Fishing is permitted only from sunrise daily creel limit is five black bass per per- to sunset. son, per day, where only one bass may be 2. Fishing is permitted year-round, from over 14 inches (35 cm) in length. refuge beaches only. 3. We allow fishing south of a line of latitude of 26.27.130 and in the rim canal in the HOBE SOUND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE rest of the refuge. We prohibit fishing in A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] Management Compartments A, B, and C, and B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] those areas posted as closed to fishing or the C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] public. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 4. We only allow the use of rods and reels ignated areas of the refuge in accordance and poles and lines, and anglers must attend with State regulations subject to the fol- them at all times. lowing conditions: 5. We prohibit commercial fishing and the 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise taking of frogs, turtles, and other wildlife to legal sunset. (see § 27.21 of this chapter). 2. We allow salt-water fishing along the At- 6. We prohibit the possession or use of cast lantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon year- nets, seines, trot lines, jugs, gigs, and other round in accordance with State recreational fishing devices. fishing regulations. 7. Anglers may only launch boats at the 3. We prohibit commercial fishing and the Headquarters Area (Boynton Beach), the taking of frogs, turtles, and other wildlife Hillsboro Area (Boca Raton), and 20 Mile (see § 27.21 of this chapter). Bend (West Palm Beach). 4. We allow the use of only rods and reels 8. Conditions A13, A14, A15, and A17 apply. and poles and lines, and anglers must attend 9. Anglers, their vehicles, boats, equip- them at all times. ment, and other belongings are subject to in- 5. We allow only two poles per angler, and spection by Service law enforcement officers. anglers must attend those poles at all times

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in conjunction with the Martin County, 16. All fish must remain in whole condi- Florida, two-pole ordinance. tion. 6. We prohibit motorized vehicles of any 17. We prohibit consumption of alcohol or type on the fire roads, undesignated routes, possession of open alcohol containers on ref- and areas posted as closed (see § 27.31 of this uge lands and waters (see § 32.2(j)). chapter). 18. We prohibit airboats, Hovercraft, and 7. Anglers, their vehicles, boats, equip- personal watercraft (Go Devils, Jet Skis, jet ment, and other belongings are subject to in- boats, and Wave Runners). spection by Service law enforcement officers. 19. Vessels must not exceed slow speed/ 8. For emergencies or to report violations, minimum wake in refuge waters. contact law enforcement personnel at 1–800– 20. We close to public entry islands (includ- 307–5789. Law enforcement officers may be ing rookery islands) except for designated monitoring VHF Channel 16. trails. J. N. ‘‘DING’’ DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE LAKE WOODRUFF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE REFUGE A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated bing on designated areas of the refuge in ac- areas of the refuge in accordance with State cordance with State regulations subject to regulations subject to the following condi- the following conditions: tion: We require refuge permits. 1. We prohibit fishing and crabbing in all D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on waters of the Bailey Tract except for Smith designated areas of the refuge in accordance Pond and Airplane Canal. with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. We allow fishing and crabbing in all lowing conditions: other refuge waters except in areas des- 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise ignated as ‘‘closed to public entry’’. to legal sunset. 3. We prohibit the taking of horseshoe 2. We prohibit the use of airboats on the crabs, stone crabs, or spider crabs. refuge. 4. We allow the take of blue crab with the 3. We prohibit commercial fishing or the use of dip nets only. taking of frogs or turtles (see § 27.21 of this 5. The daily limit of blue crab is 20 per per- chapter). son (including no more than 10 females). 4. We prohibit the use of snatch hooks in 6. We prohibit kite surfing, kite boarding, the refuge impoundments. wind surfing, sail boarding, and any similar 5. When boating, you must slow down and type of activities. observe all manatee speed zones and caution 7. We allow vessels propelled only by poll- areas. ing, paddling, or floating in the post ‘‘no- motor zone’’ of the Ding Darling Wilderness LOWER SUWANNEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE Area. All motors, including electric motors, REFUGE must be in a nonuse position (out of the water) when in the ‘‘no-motor zone.’’ A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 8. We prohibit camping on all refuge lands hunting of duck and coot on designated areas and overnight mooring of vessels on all ref- of the refuge in accordance with State regu- uge waters. lations subject to the following conditions: 9. You may only launch vessels at des- 1. We require hunters to possess and carry ignated sites on the refuge. signed refuge hunt permits for all hunts. 10. We allow public access to Wildlife Drive 2. We designated open and closed refuge and Indigo Trail beginning at 7:30 a.m., ex- hunting areas on the map in the refuge hunt cept on Fridays, when we close Wildlife permit that the hunter must possess and Drive to all public access. carry. 11. All visitors (e.g., anglers and photog- 3. You must park vehicles in a manner that raphers) must exit refuge lands and waters does not block roads or gates (see § 27.31(h) of no later than 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. this chapter). 12. We allow fishing and crabbing from the 4. We prohibit the use of ATVs (see § 27.31(f) bank on the impoundment side only (left of this chapter). side) of Wildlife Drive. We prohibit all public 5. We prohibit horses. entry into the impoundments. 6. We prohibit possession of a loaded fire- 13. We prohibit commercial fishing and arm or bow and arrow (see § 27.42(b) of this crabbing (see § 27.21 of this chapter). chapter) while on a refuge road right-of-way 14. We prohibit the possession or use of designated for motorized vehicle travel or in seines or trot lines. any vehicle or boat. We define ‘‘loaded’’ as 15. We prohibit the use of cast nets from shells in the chamber or magazine or percus- Wildlife Drive or any structure affixed to sion cap on a muzzleloader, or arrow notched shore. in a bow.

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7. We prohibit hunting from all refuge 5. Hunters may only use archery equip- roads open to public vehicle travel. We pro- ment in accordance with State archery regu- hibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of the lations during the refuge archery season. Dixie Mainline and Lower Suwannee Nature 6. Hunters may only use muzzleloading Drive (Levy Loop Road). firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) in ac- 8. We prohibit construction of permanent cordance with State muzzleloader regula- blinds or stands. tions during the refuge muzzleloader season. 9. In addition to State hunter education re- 7. We prohibit hunting from a tree in which quirements, an adult (parent or guardian) a metal object has been inserted (see age 21 or older must supervise and must re- § 32.2(i)). main within sight of and in normal voice 8. You may leave temporary tree stands on contact of the youth hunter age 15 and the refuge starting on the last weekend of under. Parents or adult guardians are re- August, but you must remove them by the sponsible for ensuring that hunters under last day of the general gun hunting season age 16 do not engage in conduct that would (see § 27.93 of this chapter). constitute a violation of the refuge regula- 9. All hunters (including all persons accom- tions. An adult may supervise no more than panying hunters) must wear a minimum of two youths. 500 square inches (3,250 cm 2) of fluorescent 10. We prohibit guiding or participating in orange visible above the waistline while a guided hunt where a fee is charged. hunting during all refuge deer gun hunts. 11. We prohibit target practice or any non- 10. We prohibit the use of organized drives hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of for taking or attempting to take game. this chapter). 11. The refuge general gun season begins on 12. We prohibit marking any tree, or other the opening Saturday of the Florida State refuge feature, with flagging, litter, paint, or Central Management Zone, General Gun sea- blaze. son and ends on the following Friday. It re- 13. We allow marking trails with reflective opens on the Monday after the refuge limited markers, but you must remove the markers deer season and ends on the following Sun- (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) at the day. The refuge general gun season lasts 14 end of the refuge deer hunting season. days. 14. Hunters utilizing the refuge are subject 12. The refuge limited either-sex deer hunt to inspection of licenses, permits, hunting is on the second Saturday and Sunday of the equipment, bag limits, vehicles, and their State Central Management Zone General contents during compliance checks by refuge Gun season. This coincides with the opening or State law enforcement officer. 15. Hunters must be at their vehicles by 1 of the State’s either-sex hunt deer hunting hour after legal shooting time. season. 16. We prohibit cleaning of game within 13. The youth limited Gun Deer Hunt is the 1,000 feet (300 m) of any developed public Saturday and Sunday following the close of recreation area, game check station, or gate. the refuge general gun season. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 14. The refuge limited hog hunt begins on of gray squirrel, armadillo, opossum, rabbit, the first Monday after the Florida State Cen- raccoon, coyote, and beaver on designated tral Management Zone General Gun (ant- areas of the refuge in accordance with State lered deer and wild hog) season closes, and regulations subject to the following condi- ends on the following Sunday. tions: 15. During the limited youth hunt, an adult 1. Conditions A1 through A16 apply. age 21 or older must accompany the youth, 2. The refuge upland game hunting season age 15 and under, but only the youth hunter opens on the Monday after the refuge limited may hunt and handle the firearm. hog hunt closes and ends on February 28. 16. We confine the limited youth hunt to 3. We allow night hunting in accordance the Levy County portion of the refuge, and with State regulations for raccoon and opos- hunters must access the refuge from Levy sum on Wednesday through Saturday nights County Road 347. from legal sunset until legal sunrise during 17. We allow hunting of deer (except spot- the month of February. ted fawns), feral hog (no size or bag limit), C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of gray squirrel, rabbit, armadillo, opossum, big game on designated areas of the refuge in raccoon, beaver, and coyote during the arch- accordance with State regulations subject to ery season. the following conditions: 18. Hunters may take deer, with one or 1. Conditions A1 through A16 apply. more antlers at least 5 inches (12.5 cm) in 2. We prohibit the use of hunting and length visible above the hairline, and feral tracking dogs for all deer and hog hunts. hog (no bag or size limit) during the muzzle- 3. We require quota hunt permits (issued loader and general-gun season. through a random draw) for the limited deer 19. Hunters may take hog (no size or bag gun hunt, limited hog hunt, and limited limit), and a maximum of two deer per day, youth gun deer hunt. They cost $12.50. during the limited deer gun hunt and limited 4. Quota hunt permits are nontransferable. youth gun deer hunt, except only one deer

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may be a buck for each of the 2-day limited 7. We require all hunters to successfully hunts. complete a State-approved hunter education 20. Hunters may take hog (no size or bag course. limit) during the limited hog hunt. 8. We require an adult, age 18 or older, to 21. We prohibit all other public entry or supervise hunters under age 18. use of the hunting area during the limited 9. We prohibit accessing a hunt area from hog, limited gun, and limited youth deer Black Point Wildlife Drive. You may not hunts. During the limited gun hunt and lim- leave vehicles parked on Black Point Wild- ited hog hunt, the Dixie Mainline road will life Drive, Playalinda Beach Road, or Scrub remain open to all public vehicles, but we Ridge Trail (see § 27.31 of this chapter). prohibit firearms except for permit holders. 10. We prohibit construction of permanent 22. Hunters must check all game harvested blinds (see § 27.92 of this chapter) or digging during all deer and hog hunts. into dikes. 23. You may take only bearded turkeys and 11. We prohibit hunting or shooting within only during the State spring turkey 15 feet (4.5 m) or shooting from any portion 24. Shooting hours for spring turkey begin of a dike, dirt road, or railroad grade. 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise and end at 1 p.m. 12. We prohibit hunting or shooting within 25. We only allow shotguns with shot no 150 yards (135 m) of SR 402, SR 406, or any larger than size 2 common shot or bows and paved road right-of-way. arrows for spring turkey hunting. 13. All hunters must stop at posted refuge D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on waterfowl check stations and report statis- designated areas of the refuge in accordance tical hunt information to refuge personnel. with State regulations subject to the fol- 14. Hunters may not use or possess more lowing conditions: than 25 shells per day. 1. Anglers may take game and nongame B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] fish only with pole and line or rod and reel. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow you to fish, crab, 2. We prohibit taking of frogs and turtles clam, oyster, and shrimp in designated areas (see § 27.21 of this chapter). of the refuge as delineated in the refuge fish- 3. We prohibit leaving boats on the refuge ing regulations map in accordance with overnight (see § 27.93 of this chapter). State regulations subject to the following 4. We prohibit consumption of alcohol or conditions: possession of open alcohol containers in the 1. You must possess and carry a current, public use areas of Shired Island boat launch/ signed refuge fishing permit at all times fishing and parking lot area and the Shell while fishing on the refuge. Mound fishing/recreational area (see § 32.2(j)). 2. We prohibit fishing after legal sunset or MERRITT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE before legal sunrise, except that we allow fishing at night from a vessel in the open wa- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow ters of Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River La- hunting of duck and coot on designated areas goon, Banana River, and Haulover Canal. of the refuge in accordance with State regu- 3. We allow launching of boats for night lations subject to the following conditions: fishing activities only from Bair’s Cove, Bea- 1. You must possess and carry a current con 42, and Bio Lab boat ramps. signed Merritt Island National Wildlife Ref- 4. We prohibit crabbing or fishing, and ac- uge hunt permit at all times while hunting cess for the purpose of crabbing or fishing, waterfowl on the refuge. from Black Point Wildlife Drive or any side 2. You must possess and carry (or hunt road connected to Black Point Wildlife Drive within 30 yards (27 m) of a hunter who pos- except L Pond Road. sesses) a valid refuge waterfowl hunting 5. We prohibit launching boats, canoes, or quota permit while hunting areas 1 or 4 from kayaks from Black Point Wildlife Drive or the beginning of the regular waterfowl sea- any side road connected to Black Point Wild- son through December 31. No more than four life Drive except L Pond Road. hunters will hunt using a single valid refuge 6. Anglers and crabbers must attend their waterfowl hunting quota permit. lines at all times. 3. You may hunt Wednesdays, Saturdays, 7. We prohibit harvesting or possession of Sundays, and all Federal holidays that fall horseshoe crabs. within the State’s waterfowl season. 8. We prohibit use of personal watercraft, 4. You may hunt in four designated areas air thrust boats, and hovercraft. of the refuge as delineated in the refuge 9. Vessels must not exceed idle speed in hunting regulations map. We prohibit hunt- Bairs Cove and KARS Marina. ers to enter the normal or expanded re- 10. We prohibit motorized vessels in the stricted areas of the Kennedy Space Center. Banana River within the posted ‘‘No-Motor 5. You may hunt only waterfowl on refuge- Zone,’’ including any vessel having an at- established hunt days from the legal shoot- tached motor or a nonattached motor capa- ing time until 1 p.m. ble of use (including electric trolling motor). 6. You may enter no earlier than 4 a.m. for 11. We prohibit fishing within the normal the purpose of waterfowl hunting. or expanded restricted areas of the Kennedy

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Space Center (KSC), unless those areas are bird shot or smaller) (see § 32.2(k)), or officially designated by KSC as special fish- muzzleloaders to harvest squirrel, rabbit, ing opportunity sites. and raccoon. In addition, you may use shot- 12. We prohibit the use of internal combus- gun slugs, buckshot, or archery equipment tion engines within the two zones in Mos- to take feral hogs. We prohibit the use or quito Lagoon. The zones include the posted possession of other weapons. waters located north of WSEG Boat Ramp 4. You must unload all firearms for trans- and west of the Intra Coastal Waterway and port in vehicles (uncap muzzleloaders) (see the posted waters on Tiger Shoals extending § 27.42 of this chapter). from the northeast refuge boundary south- 5. We prohibit dogs in the hunt area. ward to the waters just south of Preachers 6. There is no limit on the size or number Island. of feral hog that hunters may take. 7. We allow hunting on designated areas of PELICAN ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the refuge. Contact the refuge office for spe- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] cific dates. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 8. We prohibit hunting from any named or C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] numbered road (with the exception of per- D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on sons hunting during the mobility impaired designated areas of the refuge subject to the hunt). following conditions: 9. We prohibit cleaning of game within 1. Fishing is permitted year-round. 1,000 feet (300 m) of any residence, developed 2. Bank fishing from spoil islands is per- public recreation area, or game check sta- mitted, during daylight hours only. tion. 10. You must check out all game taken at PINELLAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE a game check station. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] white-tailed deer, feral hog, and bearded tur- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] key in accordance with State regulations C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] subject to the following conditions: D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on 1. We require refuge permits issued by lot- designated areas of the refuge subject to the tery. Lottery applications are available at following condition: Fishing is only per- the refuge office each year beginning in July. mitted from boats, into the waters sur- There is a fee for permits. Permits are non- rounding Tarpon Key. transferable. There is an additional fee for duplicate permits. Each hunter must possess ST. MARKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and carry a signed permit when participating A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow in a hunt. Prior to hunting each day, you hunting of duck and coot on designated areas must check-in at a hunt check station as of the refuge in accordance with State regu- specified in the refuge hunt brochure. You lations subject to the following conditions: must check out upon completion of hunting 1. We require refuge permits for hunting each day. the Piney Island unit. Permits are available 2. Conditions B4, B5, B8, and B10 apply. at no cost from the refuge office. Each 3. You may access the refuge hunt areas by hunter must possess and carry a signed hunt vehicle for prehunt scouting 2 days prior to permit when using the hunt area. the hunt for which you are drawn. We pro- 2. You must remove blinds daily (see § 27.93 hibit weapons in the hunt area during the of this chapter). prehunt scouting (see § 27.42 of this chapter). 3. Hunters may access the hunt area by 4. There is a two-deer limit per hunt as boat. specified in C8 and C9 below, except in the 4. We allow retriever dogs to recover game. youth hunt, where the limit is one deer per 5. We prohibit migratory game bird hunt- hunt as specified in C11 below. The limit for ing in the Executive Closure area on the ref- bearded turkey is one per hunt. There is no uge. limit on feral hog. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 5. We prohibit the use of deer decoys. of grey squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and feral 6. We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, hog in accordance with State regulations blazes, or reflective trail markers. subject to the following conditions: 7. There are two fall archery hunts: Hunt- 1. We require refuge permits for hunting ers may harvest either-sex deer or feral hog upland game. Permits are available at no during the fall archery hunts. There will be cost from the refuge office. Each hunter a fall archery hunt on the Panacea and must possess and carry a signed permit while Wakulla Units. We prohibit other weapons in participating in a hunt. the hunt area (see § 27.43 of this chapter). 2. Hunters must wear 500 square inches Contact the refuge office for specific dates. (3,250 cm2) of fluorescent orange above the 8. There are two modern gun hunts. Hunt- waistline. ers may harvest deer and feral hog. Modern 3. You may use .22 caliber or smaller rim- guns must meet State requirements. We will fired rifles, shotguns with nontoxic shot (#4 hold one hunt on the Panacea Unit and one

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on the Wakulla Unit. See condition C10 for 9. We prohibit bow fishing on refuge lakes, game limits. Contact the refuge office for ponds, and impoundments. specific dates. 10. The interior ponds and lakes on the 9. The bag limit for white-tailed deer is Panacea Unit are open year-round for bank two deer per scheduled hunt period. We allow fishing. We open vehicle access to these hunters to harvest two antlerless deer per areas from March 15 through May 15 each scheduled hunt period. We define antlerless year. Ponds and lakes that you can access deer as no visible antler above the hairline. from County Road 372 are open year-round State daily bag limits apply to antlerless for fishing and boating. deer. Or hunters may harvest one antlerless 11. We prohibit commercial boats, air- deer and one antlered deer per hunt. Ant- thrust boats, and personal watercraft to lered deer must have at least 3 points, 1 inch launch at the saltwater boat ramp on the St. (2.5 cm) or greater in length on one antler to Marks Unit. be harvested. There is no limit on feral hogs. 12. We prohibit air-thrust boats or personal The scheduled hunt periods vary; contact the watercraft to launch from Wakulla Beach. refuge office for specific dates. 13. All fish must remain in a whole condi- 10. There is one youth hunt, for youths tion when being transported from the refuge. ages 10 to 15, on the St. Marks Unit in an area to be specified in the refuge hunt bro- ST. VINCENT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE chure. Hunters may harvest one deer of either sex or feral hog (no limit). An adult, age A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 21 or older, must accompany each youth B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] hunter, and each adult may accompany only C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of one youth. The adult must possess a refuge white-tailed deer, sambar deer, raccoon, and permit. Only the youth hunter may handle feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in or discharge firearms. Contact the refuge of- accordance with State regulations subject to fice for specific dates. the following conditions: 11. There is one mobility-impaired hunt. 1. We require refuge permits. The permits Hunters may have an able-bodied hunter ac- are nontransferable, and the hunter must company them. You may transfer permits possess and carry them while hunting. Only issued to able-bodied assistants. We limit signed permits are valid. We allow people those hunt teams to harvesting white-tailed only with a signed refuge hunt permit on the deer and feral hog within the limits de- island during the hunt periods. Contact the scribed in condition C10. Contact the refuge refuge office for details on obtaining a per- office for specific dates. mit. We will charge fees for the hunts. 12. There is one spring gobbler hunt. You 2. We restrict hunting to three hunt peri- may harvest one bearded turkey per hunt. ods: Sambar deer, raccoon, and feral hog – You may only use shotguns to harvest tur- November 17-19; and white-tailed deer, rac- key. Contact the refuge officer for specific coon, and feral hog – December 15-17 and dates. You must unload and dismantle or January 5-7. Hunters may check-in and set case weapons (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) up camp sites and stands on November 16, after 1 p.m. December 14, and January 4. Hunters must D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- leave the island and remove all equipment ignated areas of the refuge in accordance by 4 p.m. on the last day of the hunt. with State regulations subject to the fol- 3. Hunters must check in at the check sta- lowing conditions: tions on the island. We restrict entry onto 1. We prohibit taking blue crabs from im- St. Vincent Island to the Indian Pass and poundments or canals on the St. Marks Unit. West Pass Campsites. We restrict entry dur- 2. We only allow fishing in refuge lakes, ing the sambar deer hunt to the West Pass ponds, and impoundments from legal sunrise Campsite. All access to hunt areas will be on to legal sunset. 3. We allow fishing in tidal and coastal wa- foot or by bicycle from these areas. 1 ters 24 hours per day year-round. 4. Hunt hours are ⁄2 hour before legal sun- 4. We prohibit use of boats with motors rise until 3 p.m. for the sambar deer hunt. over 10 hp on any refuge lake, pond, or im- All other hunt times will be in accordance poundment. with State regulations. 5. We allow use of hand-launched boats on 5. We restrict camping and fires (see impoundments on the St. Marks Unit from § 27.95(a) of this chapter) to the two des- March 15 through October 15 each year. We ignated camping areas. We may restrict or prohibit launching of boats from trailers in ban fires during dry periods. the impoundments in the St. Marks Unit. 6. We prohibit the use or possession of alco- 6. We prohibit taking of frogs or turtles holic beverages during the refuge hunt pe- (see § 27.21 of this chapter). riod (see § 32.2(j)). 7. We prohibit use of cast nets and traps to 7. You may set up tree stands only after take fish from any lake, pond, or impound- you check in, and you must remove them ment on the refuge. from the island at the end of the hunt (see 8. You must attend all fishing equipment. §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

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8. You may retrieve game from the closed 2. We allow boats with electric motors. areas only if accompanied by a refuge offi- You must remove all other motors from the cer. boats and secure them to a designated motor 9. You may retrieve game from the closed rack with a lock and chain. areas only if accompanied by a refuge staff 3. We prohibit the use of live minnow as member. bait. 10. We limit weapons to primitive weapons 4. We allow fishing on Lakes 1 and 2 and on the sambar deer hunt and the primitive Oyster Pond from April 1 through September weapons white-tailed deer hunt. We limit the 30. archery hunt to bow and arrow. Weapons 5. We allow fishing in Lakes 3, 4, and 5 must meet all State regulations. We prohibit from May 15 through September 30. crossbows during our hunts except with 6. We allow only the use of rods and reels State permit. or poles and lines in the refuge lakes. You 11. We allow only stand, still, and stalk must attend your fishing equipment at all hunting. We prohibit game drives. times. 12. We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, 7. You may take only fish species and fish blazes, or reflective trail markers. limits authorized by State regulations. We 13. We prohibit target practice on the ref- prohibit the taking of frog or turtle. uge (see § 27.42 of this chapter). You may discharge muzzleloaders at the designated dis- TEN THOUSAND ISLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE charge area between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. REFUGE 14. Nonmovement stand hours for all hunts A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow will be from legal morning shooting time hunting of duck and coot in accordance with until 9 a.m. State regulations subject to the following 15. We prohibit discharging of weapons (in- conditions: cluding cap firing) in campgrounds (see 1. We allow hunting daily during the early § 27.42 of this chapter). wood duck/teal season. 16. Weapons must have the caps removed 2. We allow only hunting on Wednesdays, from muzzleloaders and arrows quivered be- Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christ- fore and after legal shooting hours. mas, and New Year’s Day within the regular 17. Hunters must check out at the check State season. station prior to leaving the refuge at the end 3. You must possess and carry a valid, of their hunt. A refuge staff member or vol- signed refuge hunt permit (free) at all times unteer must check the campsites before the while hunting on the refuge. hunters leave the refuge. 4. We allow only hunting in the areas post- 18. We prohibit motorized equipment, gen- ed and shown on the refuge hunt brochure. erators, or land vehicles (except bicycles). 5. We post entry points with signs num- 19. Bag limits: bered 1, 2, and 3 along the south side of U.S. i. Sambar deer hunt—one sambar deer of 41. Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. either sex, no limit on feral hog or raccoon. and shooting hours start 1⁄2 hour before legal ii. Archery hunt—one white-tailed deer of sunrise. You must remove all decoys, guns, either sex (no spotted fawns or spike bucks), blinds, and other related equipment (see no limits on feral hog or raccoon. § 27.93 of this chapter) by 1 p.m. daily. iii. Primitive weapons hunt – one white- 6. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 tailed deer buck having one or more forked m) of the south edge of U.S. 41 and the area antlers at least 5 inches (12.5 cm) in length signed around the small access road extend- visible above the hairline with points greater ing south from U.S. 41. than 1 inch (12.5 cm) in length; we issue a 7. We prohibit pit blinds and permanent limited number of either-sex permits. If you blinds (see § 27.92 of this chapter). have an either-sex permit, the bag limit is 8. We allow and recommend prehunt scout- one deer that may be antlerless or a buck ing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. with legal antler configuration. There is no 9. You may only take duck and coot with limit on feral hog or raccoon. a shotgun (no larger than a 10 gauge). We 20. We prohibit bringing live game into the prohibit possession of handguns and long check station. guns. We prohibit target practice on the ref- 21. Hunters must observe quiet time in the uge (see § 27.42 of this chapter). campground between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. We 10. We prohibit air-thrust boats, hover- prohibit loud or boisterous behavior or activ- craft, personal watercraft, and off-road vehi- ity. cles at all times. We limit vessels to a max- 22. We prohibit domestic animals. imum of a 25 hp outboard motor. We allow D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- go-devil type motors. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 11. We require all guides to purchase, pos- with State regulations subject to the fol- sess, and carry a refuge Special Use Permit. lowing conditions: 12. We allow and recommend use of dogs for 1. You may fish from legal sunrise to legal waterfowl retrieval. Dogs must remain under sunset. the immediate control of their handlers at

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all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). We 2. We allow sport fishing after legal sunset; allow dogs during prehunt scouting. but we prohibit all other activity after legal 13. We allow youth hunt days in accord- sunset. ance with State regulations. Hunters under 3. We prohibit marking of paths or naviga- age 16 may hunt only with a nonhunting tional routes. adult age 18 or older. Youth hunters must re- 4. We prohibit swimming, wading, jet ski- main within sight and sound of the non- ing, water skiing, and the use of airboats. hunting adult. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] BLACKBEARD ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] REFUGE D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] bing on the refuge in accordance with State B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] regulations subject to the following condi- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of tions: white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated 1. We prohibit air-thrust boats, hovercraft, areas of the refuge in accordance with State personal watercraft, and off-road vehicles in regulations subject to the following condi- the freshwater and brackish marsh area tions: south of U.S. 41. We limit vessels to a max- 1. Hunters must possess and carry signed imum of a 25 hp outboard motor. We allow refuge permits on their persons at all times. go-devil-type motors. You may obtain information on permits and 2. We allow fishing in the freshwater and the hunt at the refuge headquarters in Sa- brackish marsh area of the refuge year-round vannah, Georgia. from legal sunrise to legal sunset. You may 2. Hunters must check-in no more than 1 fish the tidal and barrier island area of the day in advance of the opening day of each refuge year-round 24 hours a day. hunt. We prohibit check-in after legal sunset 3. We only allow crabbing and crab pots for of the second hunt day. recreational use in the freshwater and brack- 3. Each hunter may place one stand on the ish marsh area of the refuge. You may only refuge no earlier than 1 month prior to the use crab pots in accordance with State regu- opening day of each hunt but must remove lations. Abandoned or unchecked crab pots the stand (see § 27.93 of this chapter) by the after 72 hours are subject to impoundment. end of each hunt. 4. We prohibit commercial fishing and the 4. Hunters must check-in at the refuge taking of snake and frog in the freshwater dock prior to setting up camp. We require and brackish marsh area of the refuge. personal identification at check-in. 5. We prohibit the use of trotlines, gigs, 5. Within the refuge, you may only travel spears, bush hooks, snatch hooks, crossbows, by foot or bicycle, except in the wilderness or bows and arrows of any type in the fresh- area where we allow only foot travel. We water and brackish marsh area of the refuge. limit entry and exit points to the designated check stations or other specified areas. We [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 prohibit hunters to leave by boat to reach FR 6690, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55185, Nov. 3, other parts of the island. 1994; 61 FR 46394, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47376, 6. You may only camp at the designated Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46915, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR camping area. 30781, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56401, Sept. 18, 2000; 7. You must confine fires (see § 27.95 of this 66 FR 46355, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58944, Sept. chapter) to the camping area. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54378, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 8. We prohibit flagging, blazing, or trail- 54163, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33168, June 11, 2008; marking devices to locate stands or for any 74 FR 45682, Sept. 3, 2009] other purpose. 9. We only allow bows. We prohibit cross- § 32.29 Georgia. bows or firearms (see §§ 27.42 and 27.43 of this The following refuge units have been chapter). opened for hunting and/or fishing, and 10. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take deer. are listed in alphabetical order with 11. You may take five deer of either sex applicable refuge-specific regulations. and State bonus tags will be issued for two of these. There is no bag limit on feral hog. BANKS LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 12. Refuge personnel must check deer har- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] vested during the scheduled hunt before B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] hunters may remove them from the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 13. Hunters must be on their stands from 1⁄2 D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- hour before legal sunrise until 9 a.m. and ignated areas of the refuge in accordance from 2 hours before legal sunset until legal with State regulations subject to the fol- sunset. lowing conditions: 14. We prohibit target practice except in 1. We only allow the use of pole and line or designated areas (see § 27.42 of this chapter). rod and reel, which the angler must attend 15. Hunters must be off the island by 12 at all times. p.m. (noon) on Sunday.

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16. We close the refuge to the nonhunting 11. We prohibit possession of field-dressed public 1 day prior to and 1 day after the hunt deer or hogs unless you have checked them period, as well as on hunt days. at the refuge check station. 17. Youth hunters age 15 and under must 12. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- possess and carry a valid hunter education erages while on the refuge. card in order to hunt. 13. We prohibit target practice or any non- 18. Youth hunters age 15 and under must hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of remain within sight and normal voice con- this chapter). tact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a 14. We require each firearms hunter to license. One adult may supervise no more wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of than one youth hunter. hunter orange as an outer garment above the D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on waist. designated areas of the refuge subject to the 15. We prohibit walking or trespassing on following conditions: the railroad tracks to access the refuge. 1. Anglers may fish in freshwater year- 16. We prohibit removal of live hog from round from sunrise to sunset, except during the refuge. managed deer hunts. 17. We prohibit the use of dogs. 2. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with 18. We prohibit ATVs on the refuge except electric motors are permitted. by disabled hunters with a refuge Special 3. The use of live minnows as bait is not Use Permit. permitted. 19. We allow limited nonmotorized portable boat access at the Stone Creek parking area. 4. Boats may not be left on the refuge over- 20. We prohibit the use of organized drives night. for taking or attempting to take game. 5. Anglers may bank fish into estuarine 21. Youth hunters age 15 and under must waters daily from sunrise to sunset only. remain within sight and normal voice con- BOND SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tact of an adult age 21 or older possessing a valid hunting license. One adult may super- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] vise no more than one youth hunter. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 22. Firearm hunting for feral hogs follows C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting for State of Georgia deer firearms restrictions white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated except we prohibit possession or use of buck- areas of the refuge in accordance with State shot. regulations subject to the following condi- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- tions: ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 1. We coordinate hunting seasons and lim- with State regulations subject to the fol- its with the State and annually list them in lowing conditions: the refuge hunting brochure. 1. We allow fishing from March 15 to Octo- 2. We require you to possess and carry a ber 15, except on the Ocmulgee River, which signed refuge hunt permit while hunting. is open to fishing year-round. You may obtain this permit from the refuge 2. We only allow access to the refuge and office. fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We require you to sign in once prior to 3. We only allow fishing with pole and line each hunt at the refuge check station. or rod and reel. 4. We allow access to the hunt area from 1 4. We prohibit boats on all refuge waters, hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal except the Ocmulgee River, where we allow sunset. We prohibit overnight camping and/ boats. or parking. 5. We prohibit leaving boats or other per- 5. We prohibit buckshot. sonal equipment on the refuge overnight (see 6. We prohibit flagging, blazing, painting, § 27.93 of this chapter). or any other trail-marking devices. 6. The minimum size limit for largemouth 7. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 bass is 14 inches (490 cm). m) of a road open to vehicle travel or within EUFAULA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 200 yards (180 m) of a building. 8. We prohibit entry into the designated Refer to § 32.20 Alabama for regulations. hunt area by nonhunters during the hunts. HARRIS NECK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 9. We prohibit hunting or possession of weapons in public use or other areas posted A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘Area Closed’’ or des- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] ignated as no hunting areas on the hunt bro- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of chure map (see §§ 27.42 and 27.43 of this chap- white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated ter). areas of the refuge in accordance with State 10. We require you to bring any deer or hog regulations subject to the following condi- you harvest to the refuge check station the tions: day you kill it and before you leave the ref- 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed uge. refuge permit on their person at all times.

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We require payment of a fee for the quota tact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a gun hunt only. You may obtain information license. One adult may supervise no more on permits, quota hunt applications, and than one youth hunter. quota hunt drawings at the refuge head- D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on quarters in Savannah, Georgia. designated areas of the refuge subject to the 2. Each hunter may place one stand on the following conditions: refuge during the week preceding each hunt, 1. Anglers may fish in estuarine waters but you must remove stands by the end of year round from sunrise to sunset daily. each hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- 2. Bank fishing into estuarine waters is ter). permitted only from sunrise to sunset. 3. Hunters must be on their stands from 1⁄2 3. We close the Barbour River Landing hour before legal sunrise until 9 a.m. and (boat ramp and parking areas) to the public from 2 hours before legal sunset until legal from 12 a.m. (midnight) to 4 a.m. sunset. 4. We prohibit use of flagging, blazing, or OKEFENOKEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE trail-marking devices to locate stands or for A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] any other purpose. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow the 5. We prohibit hunting closer than 100 hunting of rabbit, squirrel, bobwhite quail, yards (90 m) to State Highway 131, the refuge and turkey on the Cowhouse Unit of the ref- entrance drive, refuge headquarters, Barbour uge. The season will be consistent with the River Landing, Barbour River Road, or adjacent Dixon Memorial Wildlife Manage- Gould’s Cemetery. ment Area and in accordance with State 6. We require personal identification at hunting regulations subject to the following check-in. conditions: 7. To hunt during the morning stand hours, 1. We only allow foot and bicycle traffic on bow hunters must enter the refuge through the refuge portion of Cowhouse Island. the refuge entrance gate only, between 5 2. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and a.m. and 6 a.m. We will allow hunters to exit retrieve during quail hunts. and re-enter through the entrance gate only, 3. For more information, contact the ref- from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. After 4 p.m. we pro- uge at 912–496–7836. hibit entry to the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 8. During the archery hunt, we will restrict turkey only on the Cowhouse Island Unit of vehicles to the auto tour route (see § 27.31 of the refuge. We allow hunting of white-tailed this chapter) and allow two-way traffic. deer and feral hog at the Suwannee Canal 9. During the archery hunt, we only allow Recreation Area, the Pocket Unit, and bows. We prohibit crossbows (see §27.43 of Cowhouse Island Unit in accordance with this chapter). State regulations subject to the following 10. We require gun hunters to check-in at conditions: the refuge headquarters between 4 a.m. and 5 1. In the Pocket Unit: a.m. and park in designated areas prior to i. We only allow archery hunting and foot hunting. We prohibit entry by boat. traffic. 11. You may take three deer of either sex ii. You must sign-in and out. (State bonus deer tags will be issued for two iii. You must remove tree stands daily (see of these). There is no bag limit on feral hog. § 27.93 of this chapter). 12. During the gun hunt, we only allow iv. We prohibit dogs. shotguns with slugs 20 gauge or larger and 2. In the Suwannee Canal Unit: bows. We prohibit crossbows (see §27.43 of i. We only allow two 1⁄2–day hunts (dates this chapter). will be announced) and shotguns with slugs 13. We prohibit target practice or any non- or muzzleloaders. hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of ii. We require a refuge permit through ref- this chapter). uge lottery, which interested parties should 14. Gun hunters must wear an outer gar- enter before August 31 (fee will be an- ment with a minimum of 500 square inches nounced). (3,250 cm2) of hunter-orange material above iii. Hunters must remain on stands from 30 the waistline. minutes before legal sunrise until 9 a.m. 15. Refuge personnel must check deer har- iv. You must sign-in and sign out. vested during refuge hunts before leaving the v. You must tag your deer with special ref- refuge. uge tags. There is a limit of two deer of ei- 16. We prohibit the use of organized drives ther sex per day. for taking or attempting to take game. vi. We only zone Chesser Island Hunt area 17. We will close the refuge to the non- to accommodate wheelchair hunters. hunting public on all hunt days. vii. Conditions B3, C1iii, and C1iv apply. 18. Youth hunters age 15 and under must viii. We prohibit dogs. possess and carry a valid hunter education 3. In the Cowhouse Island Unit: card in order to hunt. i. Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management 19. Youth hunters age 15 and under must Area rules, regulations, dates, and times remain within sight and normal voice con- apply.

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ii. Conditions B1, B3, C1iii, and C1iv apply. with State regulations subject to the fol- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- lowing conditions: ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 1. Conditions B4, B5, and B6 apply. with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. We coordinate hunting seasons and lim- lowing conditions: its with the State and annually list them in 1. We allow motorized boats with motors 10 the refuge hunting brochure. hp or less. 3. We require you to possess and carry a 2. We prohibit possession of live bait fish. signed refuge permit while archery hunting. 3. We only allow the use of pole and line or You may obtain this permit from the refuge rod and reel. office. 4. In the Suwannee Canal unit: 4. We require a refuge hunt permit and i. We prohibit fishing in the boat basin. payment of a fee for the quota firearms ii. We prohibit fishing in ponds and canals hunts. You may obtain applications and in- along the Swamp Island Drive. formation about the hunt drawing from the iii. We reserve the porch and canal area be- refuge office. hind the visitor center for youth age 15 and 5. We have a special deer hunt for disabled under and physically disabled. hunters confined to wheelchairs. You may 5. Condition B3 applies. obtain information about this hunt from the refuge office. PIEDMONT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 6. We prohibit entry into designated hunt area by nonhunters during the hunts. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 7. We allow access to the hunting area B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opos- after legal sunset. We prohibit overnight sum on designated areas of the refuge in ac- camping and/or parking except in the des- cordance with State regulations subject to ignated campground at Pippins Lake. You the following conditions: must have a refuge hunting permit to enter 1. We prohibit upland game hunting during and use the campground. refuge deer or turkey hunts. 8. We prohibit buckshot. 2. We coordinate hunting seasons for rac- 9. We only allow alcoholic beverages in the coon and opossum with the State and annu- designated campground. ally list them in the refuge hunt brochure. 10. We prohibit flagging, blazing, painting, 3. You must possess and carry a signed ref- or any other trail-marking devices. uge hunt permit while hunting. You may ob- 11. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 tain the permit from the refuge office. m) of a road open to vehicle travel or within 4. We require a refuge hunt permit to hunt 200 yards (180 m) of a building. on the Hitchiti Experimental Forest in ac- 12. You must bring any deer, turkey, or cordance with refuge hunting seasons and hog you harvest to the refuge check station regulations. intact, except entrails, the day you kill them 5. We prohibit hunting or possessing weap- and before you leave the refuge. We prohibit ons in areas posted ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or possession of dressed deer, turkey, or hog un- ‘‘Area Closed’’ or designated as no hunting less you have checked them at the refuge areas on the hunt brochure map (see §§ 27.42 check station. and 27.43 of this chapter). 13. We prohibit ATVs on the refuge except 6. The refuge is a day-use-only area, with by disabled hunters with a refuge Special the exception of legal hunting activities. Use Permit. 7. We allow access to the hunt area for 14. We prohibit target practice on the ref- quail, squirrel, and rabbit hunting from 1 uge, including the shooting of firearms or hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal bows in the designated campground, or any sunset. We prohibit overnight camping and/ nonhunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 or parking. of this chapter). 8. We allow hunting for raccoon and opos- 15. We prohibit audio equipment such as sum from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the days listed radios or other noise-making devices such as as open in the refuge hunt brochure. generators after 10 p.m. or before 6 a.m. in 9. We only allow .22 caliber or smaller rim- the campground (see § 27.72 of this chapter). fire firearms for raccoon and opossum hunt- 16. We prohibit dogs for hunting big game. ing. 17. We prohibit the use of organized drives 10. You may use dogs on designated areas for taking or attempting to take game. of the refuge in accordance with State regu- 18. Youth hunters age 15 and under must lations. remain within sight and normal voice con- 11. You must keep your dogs confined or on tact of an adult age 21 or older possessing a a leash except when hunting, and you must valid hunting license. One adult may super- remove your dogs upon your departure from vise no more than one youth hunter. the refuge (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting for ignated areas of the refuge in accordance white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on with State regulations subject to the fol- designated areas of the refuge in accordance lowing conditions:

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1. We allow fishing from April 1 to Sep- 2. We only allow .22 caliber rimfire rifles or tember 30. shotguns with #2 shot or smaller for squirrel 2. We only allow access to the refuge and hunting. fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We prohibit handguns. 3. You may keep the following numbers of 4. We prohibit the use of dogs. fish each day: bass—5; channel catfish—5; 5. You may take feral hog with weapons sunfish or bream—15; all other species— legal for this hunt (no bag limit). State limit. 6. We require a refuge big game license. 4. We allow nonmotorized boats on all 7. We require hunters to wear an outer gar- ponds designated as open to fishing. We ment that contains a minimum of 500 square 2 allow boats with electric motors only in inches (3,250 cm ) of hunter-orange material Pond 2A and Allison Lake. above the waistline (except during the archery-only deer hunt, the turkey hunt, and the 5. We limit fishing in Pond 21A to youths waterfowl hunt). age 15 and under. 8. Conditions A4 and A5 apply. 6. We only allow fishing with pole and line C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of or rod and reel. white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on 7. We prohibit leaving boats or other per- designated areas of the refuge in accordance sonal equipment on the refuge overnight (see with State regulations subject to the fol- § 27.93 of this chapter). lowing conditions: 8. We prohibit the use of fish for bait. 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- 9. We prohibit placing or throwing in the uge permit at all times while hunting on the water feeds, grains, or other materials to refuge. We require a fee for the wheelchair- chum or attract fish. dependent hunters’ quota gun hunt for deer. 10. You must immediately release any Permits, quota hunt applications, and infor- grass carp you catch. We are using these fish mation about the quota hunt drawing are to help combat an exotic weed invasion in available at the refuge headquarters in Sa- some ponds. vannah, Georgia. 2. We allow archery hunting for deer and SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hog from October 1 through 31 on designated A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow areas (consult the refuge brochure for the hunting of duck and coot on designated areas areas). north of Georgia Highway 25 of the refuge in 3. We only allow bows for deer and hog accordance with State regulations subject to hunting during the archery hunt. We pro- the following conditions: hibit crossbows (see §27.43 of this chapter). 4. We allow gun hunting for deer and hog 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- from November 1 through 30 on designated uge permit at all times while hunting on the areas of the refuge. We also allow hog (only) refuge. We require a fee only for the quota hunting during a special 9-day hunt in youth waterfowl hunt on the Solomon Tract. March. 2. We only allow temporary blinds. You 5. We only allow shotguns with slugs, must remove decoys and other personal prop- muzzleloaders, and bows for deer and hog erty from the refuge daily (see § 27.93 of this hunting throughout the designated hunt area chapter). during the November gun hunt and the 3. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 March hog hunt. m) of Georgia Highway 25; or in or on Middle 6. You may place one stand on the refuge and Steamboat Rivers and Houstown Cut, or for 2 consecutive days during the October closer than 50 yards (45 m) of the shoreline of archery hunt, the November gun hunt, and these waterways. the March hog hunt. You must remove your 4. Youth hunters age 15 and under must stand by legal sunset of the second day of possess and carry a valid hunter education each 2-day period. Your name, address, and card in order to hunt. phone number must be marked on your 5. Youth hunters age 15 and under must re- stand. main within sight and normal voice contact 7. You may take five deer, no more than of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a li- three anterless and two antlered. There is no cense. One adult may supervise no more than bag limit on feral hog. two youth hunters. 8. Doe days for refuge lands in Georgia will B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting only coincide with doe days set by the Geor- of squirrel November 1 through November 30 gia Department of Natural Resources for on designated areas of the refuge in accord- Effingham County. ance with State regulations subject to the 9. Conditions B7, A4, and A5 apply. following conditions: 10. We allow turkey hunting during a spe- 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- cial 16-day turkey hunt in April. We only uge permit at all times while hunting on the allow shotguns with #2 shot or smaller and refuge. Permits and hunt information are bows for turkey hunting in accordance with available at the refuge headquarters in Sa- State regulations. We prohibit possession or vannah, Georgia. use of slugs or buckshot during turkey

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hunts. We prohibit crossbows (see § 27.43 of 11. Hunters must check-in at the refuge this chapter). dock prior to setting up camp. We require 11. You must remove hunt stands daily (see personal identification at check-in. § 27.93 of this chapter). 12. We only allow camping at the des- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated camping area. You must confine ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- fires (see § 27.95 of this chapter) to the camp- lowing conditions: ing area. 1. Anglers may fish in refuge impound- 13. Each hunter may place one stand on the ments and canals from March 1 through No- refuge no earlier than 1 month prior to the vember 30 annually. opening day of each hunt, but you must re- 2. Anglers may fish in Kingfisher Pond move all stands by the end of each hunt (see year round. § 27.93 of this chapter). 3. We allow fishing from sunrise to sunset. 14. We require hunters to wear an outer 4. Anglers may bank fish year round in the garment that contains a minimum of 500 canals adjacent to the wildlife drive. square inches (3,250 cm2) of hunter-orange 5. Boats may not be left on the refuge over- material above the waistline. night. 15. Hunters may check-in at the refuge 6. Anglers may only use non-motorized dock no more than 1 day in advance of the boats and boats with electric motors within opening day of the hunt. We will confine impounded waters. hunters to the camping area until 12 p.m. (noon) of the first day of check-in; we will WASSAW NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE allow scouting from 12 p.m. (noon) until 5 p.m. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 16. Hunters must be off the island the day B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] following the last day of the hunt. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 17. Within the refuge, you may only walk white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated or use a bicycle. We prohibit hunters to leave areas of the refuge in accordance with State by boat to reach other parts of the island. regulations subject to the following condi- 18. We will close the refuge to the non- tions: hunting public 1 day prior to, and 1 day 1. Hunters must carry a signed refuge per- after, the hunt period as well as on the hunt mit on their person at all times. We only re- days. quire payment of a fee for the quota gun 19. Youth hunters age 15 and under must hunt for deer. You may obtain information possess and carry a valid hunter education on permits, quota hunt applications, and card in order to hunt. quota hunt drawings at the refuge head- 20. Youth hunters age 15 and under must quarters in Savannah, Georgia. remain within sight and normal voice con- 2. We prohibit flagging, blazing, or trail- tact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a marking devices to locate stands or for any license. One adult may supervise no more other purpose. than one youth hunter. 3. We prohibit the use of organized drives D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on for taking or attempting to take game. designated areas of the refuge subject to the 4. Refuge personnel must check deer har- following conditions: vested during scheduled hunts before hunters 1. Fishing is permitted year-round except leave the refuge. during refuge hunts. 5. You may take five deer of either sex 2. Bank fishing into estuarine waters is (State bonus tags issued for two of these). permitted only from sunrise to sunset. There is no bag limit on feral hog. 6. Hunters must be on their stands from 1⁄2 WOLF ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hour before legal sunrise until 9 a.m. and from 2 hours before legal sunset until legal A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] [Reserved] sunset. B. Upland Game Hunting. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 7. We prohibit target practice or any non- D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in des- hunting discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- this chapter). lowing condition: 8. We only allow bows and muzzleloading 1. Anglers may fish year round. rifles during the primitive weapons hunt. We 2. Fishing from boats is only permitted on prohibit crossbows (see §27.43 of this chap- Beacon and Wolf Creeks. ter). 9. We only allow shotguns of 20-gauge or [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 larger (slugs only), centerfire rifles of .22 cal- FR 6691, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55185, Nov. 3, iber or larger, bows, and primitive weapons 1994; 62 FR 47377, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46915, during the gun hunt. We prohibit crossbows Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30781, May 12, 2000; 66 FR (see §27.43 of this chapter). 46355, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58944, Sept. 18, 2002; 10. We prohibit mooring boats to the gov- 69 FR 54362, 54382, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54166, ernment dock except for loading or unload- Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33171, June 11, 2008; 74 FR ing purposes. 45683, Sept. 3, 2009; 74 FR 50736, Oct. 1, 2009]

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§ 32.30 Hawaii. the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). The following refuge units have been 4. You must remove all personal property, opened for hunting and/or fishing, and including decoys and boats, (see § 27.93 of this are listed in alphabetical order with chapter) from the refuge at the end of each applicable refuge-specific regulations. day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting HAKALAU FOREST NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE of pheasant, grouse, partridge, and cotton- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] tail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] in accordance with State regulations subject C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt to the following condition: You may only feral pigs and feral cattle on designated possess approved nontoxic shotshells while areas of the refuge subject to the following in the field (see § 32.2(k)). condition: C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. You must have reservations or permits D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- to access the refuge. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] with State regulations subject to the following conditions: HANALEI NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1. We prohibit boats in the fishing area. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 2. We prohibit use and possession of lead B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] weights or sinkers. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on CAMAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE designated areas of the refuge. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on KAKAHAIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE designated areas of the refuge in accordance A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] with State regulations subject to the fol- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] lowing conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We prohibit public entry onto the refuge D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on prior to 1 hour before legal hunting hours. designated areas of the refuge. 2. You may only use portable blinds or construct temporary blinds of natural vegeta- KILAUEA POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tion. Blinds will be available for general use A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] on a first-come, first-served basis. You must B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] remove portable blinds (see § 27.93 of this C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] chapter) at the end of each day. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may salt water 3. You must remove all personal property fish in designated areas of the refuge. (see § 27.93 of this chapter), including decoys, from the refuge at the end of each day. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting FR 6691, Feb. 11, 1994; 62 FR 47377, Sept. 9, of pheasant, grouse, and partridge on des- 1997; 65 FR 30782, May 12, 2000; 69 FR 54362, ignated areas of the refuge in accordance Sept. 8, 2004] with State regulations subject to the following conditions: § 32.31 Idaho. 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic The following refuge units have been shotshells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). opened for hunting and/or fishing, and C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] are listed in alphabetical order with D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] applicable refuge-specific regulations. DEER FLAT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE BEAR LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow geese, ducks, coots, common snipe and doves hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on is permitted on designated areas of the ref- designated areas of the refuge in accordance uge subject to the following conditions: with State regulations subject to the fol- 1. You may hunt only ducks, coots, and lowing conditions: doves on the Lake Lowell sector. 1. We prohibit air-thrust boats. 2. Only portable and temporary blinds con- 2. We allow nonmotorized and motorized structed of natural materials are permitted. boats after September 20 within the des- 3. Snipe and dove hunters may possess only ignated refuge hunting areas. approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 3. You may only use portable blinds or con- 4. We restrict nonmotorized boats and struct temporary blinds of natural vegeta- boats with electric motors only to the area tion. Blinds will be available for general use bounded by the water’s edge and extending on a first-come, first-served basis. You must to a point 200 yards (180 m) lakeward in hunt- remove portable blinds from the refuge at ing area 1 on the Lake Lowel sector.

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B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland KOOTENAI NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE game is permitted on designated areas of the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow refuge subject to the following conditions: hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- 1. Hunting of pheasant, quail and partridge ignated areas of the refuge in accordance is permitted on the Lake Lowell Sector. with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. Shooting hours on the Lake Lowell sec- lowing conditions: tor are the same as those for waterfowl hunt- 1. We allow hunting only on Tuesdays, ing. Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 3. Hunting is not permitted on the Snake 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic River sector from February 1 through May shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or 31. less per day. 4. Pheasant, quail, and partridge hunters 3. All firearms must be unloaded when in may possess only approved nontoxic shot the posted retrieving zone for purposes of re- while in the field. trieving downed birds or traveling to or from C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is the hunting area. permitted on designated areas of the refuge 4. On waterfowl hunt days, we allow public subject to the following condition: Hunting entry onto the refuge from 3:00 a.m. until 1 is permitted only on the Snake River Sector. hour after legal sunset. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on 5. We prohibit overnight vehicle parking on designated areas of the refuge subject to the the refuge. following conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 1. During the waterfowl season, we allow of forest grouse on that portion of the refuge fishing only within the area bounded by the which lies west of Westside Road and west of water’s edge extending to a point 200 yards Lion’s Den Road in accordance with State (180 m) lakeward in front of the Lower Dam, regulations subject to the following condi- fishing area A and in front of the Upper Dam, tion: You may possess only approved and fishing area B on the Lake Lowell sec- nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) while in the tor. field. 2. Nonmotorized boats are permitted from C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1⁄2 hour before sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after sunset deer, elk, black bear, moose, and mountain from October 1 through April 14, within the lion on that portion of the refuge which lies area bounded by the water’s edge extending west of Westside Road and west of Lion’s to a point 200 yards lakeward in front of the Den Road in accordance with State regula- lower dam fishing area A, and in front of the tions. upper dam, fishing area B. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 3. Motorized and nonmotorized boats are Myrtle Creek in accordance with State regu- permitted from 1⁄2 hour before sunrise to 1⁄2 lations subject to the following conditions: hour after sunset from April 15 through Sep- 1. We allow bank fishing only. tember 30. 2. We prohibit fishing from boats, float 4. Shoreline fishing is not permitted on the tubes, or other personal flotation devices. islands of the Snake River Sector from Feb- ruary 1 through May 31. MINIDOKA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

GRAYS LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow designated areas of the refuge in accordance hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on with State regulations subject to the fol- designated areas of the refuge in accordance lowing conditions: with State regulations subject to the fol- 1. We only allow hunters and dogs to re- lowing conditions: trieve game in designated hunting areas. 1. We only allow nonmotorized boats. 2. You may only use portable blinds or con- 2. You may only use portable blinds or construct temporary blinds of dead natural struct temporary blinds of natural vegeta- vegetation. Blinds will be available for gen- tion. Blinds will be available for general use eral use on a first-come, first-served basis. on a first-come, first-served basis. You must You must remove portable blinds (see § 27.93 remove portable blinds (see § 27.93 of this of this chapter) at the end of each day. We chapter) at the end of each day. prohibit use of rock piles above the high- 3. We only allow hunters and dogs to re- water mark for blind construction. We pro- trieve game in designated hunting areas. hibit pit blinds (see § 27.92 of this chapter). 4. You must remove all personal property, 3. We only allow vehicle parking in des- including decoys and boats, (see § 27.93 of this ignated parking lots. chapter) from the refuge at the end of each 4. On West Hunting Area (Lake Walcott), day. we allow hunting on the uplands and over B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] water within 100 yards (90 m) of the shore- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] line. We only allow use of boats for retrieval D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] of game.

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5. On East Hunting Area (Tule Island), we between the boat ramp and the fishing trail allow boats during the waterfowl hunting in the North Pool and from Goofy Ridge Pub- season. lic Access to the west gate of the north pool B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting water control structure. of pheasant, grouse, partridge, and cotton- 3. Motorboats must not exceed ‘‘no-wake’’ tail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge speeds. in accordance with State regulations subject 4. We prohibit the public entering Weis to the following condition: You may only Lake on the Cameron-Billsbach Unit of the possess approved nontoxic shotshells while refuge from October 16 through January 14. in the field (see § 32.2(k)). C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] CRAB ORCHARD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow designated areas of the refuge in accordance hunting of waterfowl on designated areas of with State regulations subject to the fol- the refuge in accordance with State regula- lowing conditions: tions subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow bank fishing year-round. We 1. Hunters may hunt waterfowl, by daily only allow vehicle access (see § 27.31 of this permit drawing, on the controlled areas of chapter) to shoreline fishing areas on des- Grassy Point, Carterville, and Greenbriar ignated routes. land areas, as well as on Orchard, Sawmill, 2. We allow ice fishing in accordance with Turkey, and Grassy islands from 1⁄2 hour be- State regulations. We prohibit motor vehi- fore legal sunrise to posted closing times cles (see § 27.31 of this chapter) on the ice. each day during the goose season. Hunters 3. We allow bank and float-tube fishing may hunt waterfowl in these areas, including year-round, throughout all of Lake Walcott. the lake shoreline, only from existing refuge blinds during the goose season. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 2. We prohibit waterfowl hunting in the re- FR 6691, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62041, Dec. 4, stricted use area of Crab Orchard Lake. 1995; 65 FR 30782, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56402, 3. We prohibit the construction or use of Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46355, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR permanent blinds, stands, platforms, or scaf- 54362, 54386, Sept. 8, 2004; 74 FR 45683, Sept. 3, folds (see § 27.92 of this chapter). 2009; 74 FR 50736, Oct. 1, 2009] 4. Hunting blinds must be a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. § 32.32 Illinois. 5. Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, The following refuge units have been blinds, blind materials, and other personal opened for hunting and/or fishing, and equipment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- are listed in alphabetical order with ter) from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt. applicable refuge-specific regulations. 6. Goose hunters outside the controlled CHAUTAUQUA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE goose hunting area on Crab Orchard Lake must hunt from a blind that is on shore or A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow anchored a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) hunting of waterfowl on designated areas of away from any shoreline. Waterfowl hunters the refuge in accordance with State regula- may also hunt on the east shoreline in tions subject to the following conditions: Grassy Bay. 1. Hunting is permitted only in the area B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting outside the main dike in the Liverpool Lake of upland game on designated areas of the section and north of the entrance to the refuge in accordance with State regulations north ditch known as Goofy Ridge Ditch. subject to the following conditions: 2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, 1. We prohibit upland game hunting in the blinds, and blind materials at the end of each controlled goose hunting areas during the day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- goose hunting season, except we allow ter). furbearer hunting from legal sunset to legal 3. We prohibit the construction or use of sunrise. permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see 2. We prohibit upland game hunting within § 27.92 of this chapter). 50 yards (45 m) of all designated public use B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] facilities, including but not limited to park- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] ing areas, picnic areas, campgrounds, mari- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- nas, boat ramps, public roads, and estab- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance lished hiking trails listed in the refuge trails with State regulations subject to the fol- brochure. lowing conditions: 3. We prohibit hunters using rifles or hand- 1. We allow fishing on Lake Chautauqua guns with ammunition larger than .22 caliber from January 15 through October 15. We pro- rimfire, except they may use black powder hibit fishing in the Waterfowl Hunting Area firearms up to and including .40 caliber. during the waterfowl hunting season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 2. We allow bank fishing from legal sunrise white-tailed deer and turkey on designated to legal sunset from October 16 to January 14 areas of the refuge in accordance with State

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regulations subject to the following condi- 10. Anglers may not submerge any pole or tions: similar object to take or locate any fish. 1. We require all deer and turkey hunters 11. Organizers of all fishing events must using the restricted use area to check in at possess a refuge-issued permit. the refuge visitor contact station prior to 12. We prohibit anglers from fishing within hunting. 250 yards (225 m) of an occupied waterfowl 2. We allow deer hunting with archery hunting blind. equipment only in the following areas: 13. We restrict motorboats to slow speeds i. In the controlled goose hunting area; leaving ‘‘no wake’’ in Cambria Neck, and ii. On all refuge lands north of Illinois within 150 feet (45 m) of any shoreline, swim- State Route 13; and ming area, marina entrance, boat ramp, or iii. In the area north of the Crab Orchard causeway tunnel on Crab Orchard, Little Lake emergency spillway and west of Crab Grassy, or Devils Kitchen Lakes. Orchard Lake. 3. We prohibit big game hunting within 50 CYPRESS CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE yards (45 m) of all designated public use fa- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow cilities, including but not limited to parking hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, areas, picnic areas, campgrounds, marinas, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the boat ramps, public roads, and established refuge in accordance with State regulations hiking trails listed in the refuge trails bro- subject to the following conditions: chure. 1. We require hunters to possess and carry 4. You must remove all portable hunting a free refuge hunting permit while hunting stands, blinds, and other hunting equipment on the refuge. from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt 2. Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). blinds, blind materials, stands, and plat- 5. Condition A3 applies. forms (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on brought onto the refuge at the end of each designated areas of the refuge in accordance day’s hunt. with State regulations subject to the fol- 3. We prohibit the construction or use of lowing conditions: permanent blinds, platforms, and scaffolds 1. On Crab Orchard Lake west of Wolf (see § 27.92 of this chapter). Creek Road: 4. We prohibit outboard motors larger than i. Anglers may fish from boats all year. 10 hp. ii. Anglers must remove all trotlines/jugs 5. We prohibit the use of paint, flagging, from legal sunrise until legal sunset from reflectors, tacks, or other manmade mate- the Friday immediately prior to Memorial rials to mark trails or hunting locations. Day through Labor Day. 2. On Crab Orchard Lake east of Wolf Creek 6. We allow dove hunting beginning on Sep- Road: tember 1 and continuing on the following Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays i. Anglers may fish from boats March 15 throughout the State season. through September 30. ii. Anglers may fish all year at the Wolf 7. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- Creek and Route 148 causeways. vided the dogs are under the immediate con- 3. Anglers must check and remove fish trol of the hunter at all times (see § 26.21(b) from all jugs and trotlines daily. of this chapter). 4. We prohibit using stakes to anchor any 8. On the Bellrose Waterfowl Reserve: trotlines. i. We prohibit all upland game hunting, big 5. Anglers must tag all trotlines with their game hunting, and duck hunting. name and address. ii. You may hunt goose only following the 6. We prohibit anglers using jugs or closure of the State duck hunting season. trotlines with any flotation device that has iii. We allow goose hunting only on Tues- previously contained any petroleum-based days, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. material or toxic substance. iv. We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before 7. Anglers must attach a buoyed device legal sunrise until 1 p.m. that is visible on the water’s surface to all v. Hunters must exit the Reserve by 2 p.m. trotlines. vi. We prohibit entry to the Reserve prior 8. Anglers may use all noncommercial fish- to 4:30 a.m. ing methods, except they may not use any vii. We prohibit hunting during the special underwater breathing apparatus. snow goose seasons after closure of the reg- 9. On A–41, Bluegill, Managers, Honkers, ular goose seasons. and Vistors Ponds: viii. We prohibit construction or use of pit i. Anglers may fish only from legal sunrise blinds (see § 27.92 of this chapter). to legal sunset March 15 through September ix. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 30. m) of any private property boundary. ii. We prohibit anglers from using boats or x. All hunting parties must be at least 200 floatation devices. yards (180 m) apart.

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xi. All hunters must sign in and out and re- areas of the refuge in accordance with State port daily harvest at the hunter registration regulations subject to the following condi- station. tions: xii. All hunting parties must hunt over a 1. We prohibit the construction or use of minimum of 12 decoys at each blind site. permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders (see B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting § 27.93 of this chapter). of squirrel, rabbit, bobwhite quail, raccoon, 2. You must remove all portable hunting opossum, red fox, grey fox, and coyote on stands and blinds from the area at the end of designated areas of the refuge in accordance each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this with State regulations subject to the fol- chapter). lowing conditions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, and A7 designated areas of the refuge in accordance apply. with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. We prohibit hunting after legal sunset, lowing conditions: except we allow raccoon and opossum hunt- 1. We prohibit leaving boats on refuge wa- ing after legal sunset. ters overnight (see § 27.93 of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 2. Condition A3 applies. white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State GREAT RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE regulations subject to the following condi- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow tions: hunting of waterfowl and coot on the Long 1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 apply. Island Division of the refuge in accordance D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- with State regulations subject to the fol- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance lowing condition: We only allow hunting with State regulations subject to the fol- from blinds constructed on sites posted by lowing conditions: the Illinois Department of Natural Re- 1. Condition A4 applies. sources. 2. Anglers must remove all boats and fish- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting ing equipment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) of small game, furbearers, turkey, and game brought onto the refuge at the end of each birds on Long Island Division and Fox Island day’s fishing activity. of the refuge in accordance with State regu- 3. We prohibit the use of trotlines, jugs, yo- lations subject to the following conditions: yos, nets, or any commercial fishing equip- 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic ment except in areas where State regulation shot while hunting for upland game except authorizes commercial tackle. turkey (see § 32.2(k)). We allow possession of 4. We prohibit the use of more than two lead shot for hunting turkey. poles per angler and more than two hooks or 2. We only open Long Island Division and lures per pole. Fox Island Division for upland game hunting 5. We prohibit possession of bass less than from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 15 inches (37.5 cm) in length from refuge hour after legal sunset. ponds. 3. We only allow turkey hunting on the 6. We prohibit possession of more than six Fox Island Division during the State spring channel catfish from refuge ponds. seasons, including youth season. We do not open to fall turkey hunting. EMIQUON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 4. We close Fox Island Division to all hunt- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow ing and nonhunting entry from October 16 hunting of migratory game birds on des- through December 31, except the Division is ignated areas of the refuge in accordance open to deer hunting as described below in with State regulations subject to the fol- C2. lowing conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1. We prohibit the construction or use of white-tailed deer on designated portions of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see the refuge in accordance with State regula- §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). tions subject to the following conditions: 2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, 1. We only allow the use of portable stands, blinds, and blind materials (see §§ 27.93 and and hunters must remove them from the ref- 27.94 of this chapter) brought onto the refuge uge at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this at the end of each day’s hunt. chapter). 3. We allow the use of motorized boats at 2. On the Fox Island Division, we only no-wake speeds on all refuge waters. allow hunting during the ‘‘Antlerless-Only’’ B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland portion of the State firearms deer season. game hunting on designated areas of the ref- 3. On the Delair Division, we only allow uge in accordance with State regulations muzzleloader hunting subject to the fol- subject to the following condition: We allow lowing conditions: access for hunting from 1 hour before legal i. You must possess and carry a refuge per- sunrise until legal sunset. mit. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ii. We require hunters to check-in and out white-tailed deer and turkey on designated of the refuge each day.

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iii. We require hunters to record all har- 3. On refuge lands where archery and fire- vested deer with refuge staff before removing arm hunting seasons (shotgun, rifle, muzzle- them from the refuge. loader) run concurrent, archery hunters iv. Shooting hours end at 3 p.m. each day. must comply with firearm blaze-orange, v. Hunters must park all vehicles only in safety requirements for the State in which designated parking areas. they are hunting (i.e., Missouri or Illinois). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the Long Island and Fox Island Divisions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: subject to the following conditions: 1. We close the Meissner Island Division to 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle and frog all sport fishing. (see § 27.21 of this chapter). 2. We prohibit the taking of turtle and frog 2. On the Fox Island Division, we only (see § 27.21 of this chapter). allow bank fishing along any portion of the 3. We allow fishing only from legal sunrise Fox River from January 1 through October to legal sunset. 15. 4. Anglers must remove all fishing devices MEREDOSIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day’s fishing. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] PORT LOUISA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on hunting of migratory game birds on the Big designated areas of the refuge in accordance Timber Division in accordance with State with State regulations subject to the fol- regulations subject to the following condi- lowing conditions: tions: 1. We allow sport fishing on all areas open to public access from legal sunrise to legal 1. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, and sunset from January 15 to October 15. portable blinds (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at 2. We allow foot access on refuge land the end of each day. along the east side of Meredosia Lake in 2. We allow portable blinds on a daily basis Morgan County from legal sunrise to legal at any location on first-come, first-served sunset from October 16 to January 14. The basis. boat ramp remains open throughout the year 3. We prohibit hunting on the Louisa, for access to Meredosia Lake. Horseshoe Bend, and Keithsburg Divisions. 3. We prohibit leaving boats on refuge wa- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting ters overnight (see § 27.93 of this chapter). of upland game only on Big Timber, 4. Motorboats must not exceed ‘‘no-wake’’ Keithsburg, and Horseshoe Bend Divisions in speeds. accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic WILDLIFE REFUGE shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting upland A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow game. You may use lead shot to hunt turkey. hunting of migratory game birds on the We allow shotgun slug or muzzleloading rifle Meissner and Wilkinson Island Division in for hunting coyotes. accordance with State regulations subject to 2. We only allow squirrel hunting on the the following conditions: Keithsburg Division from the beginning of 1. We prohibit the construction or use of the State season to September 15. permanent blinds, stands, scaffolds, or plat- 3. We allow hunting in designated areas on forms (see § 27.92 of this chapter). the Horseshoe Bend Division from September 2. Hunters must remove boats, blinds, blind 1 until September 14 and from December 1 materials, stands, decoys, and other hunting until February 28. We allow spring turkey equipment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- hunting. ter) from the refuge at the end of each day. 4. We allow hunting on the Big Timber Di- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting vision from September 1 until February 28. of upland game on the refuge in accordance We allow spring turkey hunting. with State regulations subject to the fol- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of lowing condition: We allow hunting of white-tailed deer only on Big Timber Divi- furbearers only from legal sunrise to legal sion and in designated areas on Horseshoe sunset. Bend Division in accordance with State regu- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of lations subject to the following conditions: white-tailed deer and turkey on the refuge in 1. We only allow the use of portable stands, accordance with State regulations subject to and hunters must remove them at the end of the following conditions: each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). 1. The Harlow and Meissner Island Divi- 2. We close Horseshoe Bend Division to all sions are open only to archery hunting. public access from September 15 until De- 2. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. cember 1.

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D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in ac- 4. Anglers must remove boats and all other cordance with State regulations subject to fishing devices (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the following conditions: the end of each day’s fishing activity. 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog 5. We only allow boats on the Gilbert Lake (see § 27.21 of this chapter). Division for fishing during those periods 2. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise when flood water enables access from the to legal sunset. river over the levee. 3. We close the following Divisions to all public access: Louisa Division—September 14 UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE until January 1; Horseshoe Bend Division— AND FISH REFUGE September 14 until December 1; Keithsburg Refer to § 32.42 Minnesota for regulations. Division—September 15 until January 1. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 4. Anglers must remove boats and all other FR 29074, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6685, 6692, Feb. fishing devices (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at 11, 1994; 59 FR 55185, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62041, the end of each day’s fishing. Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 45366, Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 5. We only allow motor boats on Horseshoe 46394, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47378, Sept. 9, 1997; Bend Division for fishing during the periods 63 FR 46916, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30782, May 12, when flood water enables access from the 2000; 65 FR 56402, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46356, river over the levee. Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58944, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR TWO RIVERS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 54362, 54387, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54166, Sept. 13, 2005; 72 FR A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 51542, Sept. 7, 2007; 73 FR 33172, June 11, 2008] hunting of migratory game birds only on the Apple Creek Division in accordance with § 32.33 Indiana. State regulations subject to the following conditions: The following refuge units have been 1. We prohibit the construction or use of opened for hunting and/or fishing, and permanent blinds, stands, scaffolds, or plat- are listed in alphabetical order with forms (see § 27.92 of this chapter). applicable refuge-specific regulations. 2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials (see §§ 27.93 and BIG OAKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 27.94 of this chapter) brought onto the refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] at the end of each day’s hunt. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland of squirrel in accordance with State regula- game hunting only on the Apple Creek Divi- tions subject to the following conditions: sion and the portion of the Calhoun Division 1. We require a refuge access permit. east of the Illinois River Road in accordance 2. We allow the use of hunting dogs only with State regulations subject to the fol- during the squirrel hunting season. Hunters lowing condition: We allow hunting from must ensure that all hunting dogs wear a legal sunrise to legal sunset. collar displaying the owner’s name, address, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of and telephone number. white-tailed deer and turkey on the Apple 3. Hunters must hunt only in assigned Creek Division and the portion of the Cal- areas. We prohibit trespass into an unas- houn Division east of the Illinois River Road signed hunt area. in accordance with State regulations subject 4. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we pro- to the following conditions: hibit entry, including hunting. 1. We prohibit the construction or use of 5. We prohibit the use of flagging tape and permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders (see reflective tacks. § 27.92 of this chapter). 6. We allow the use of squirrel hunting 2. Hunters must remove all portable hunt- dogs only in the day-use area. ing stands and blinds from the refuge at the 7. Permitted squirrel hunters are the only end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 hunters authorized to possess a rifle (only .22 of this chapter). rimfire) on the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the 8. Squirrel hunters may possess only ap- refuge in accordance with State regulations proved nontoxic shot while in the field (see subject to the following conditions: § 32.2(k)). 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog 9. We prohibit the use or possession of (see § 27.21 of this chapter). handguns on the refuge. 2. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise 10. We require that hunters check all har- to legal sunset. vested game taken on the refuge at the ref- 3. From October 15 through December 31 uge check station. we close the Batchtown, Gilbert Lake, and 11. We require all refuge hunters to hunt Portage Island Divisions, and the portion of with a partner. We require hunting partners the Calhoun Division north and west of the to know the location of their partner while Illinois River Road, to all public access. hunting. Youth hunters, anyone age 17 or

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under, must be directly supervised by a re- that overlaps with the State muzzleloader sponsible adult age 18 or older. deer season. 12. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- 4. Our late archery season deer hunt opens erages on the refuge (see § 32.2(j)). at the end of the State muzzleloader season 13. Hunters must possess and carry a com- and ends at the conclusion of the State late pass while hunting on the refuge. archery season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 5. We prohibit the construction or use of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders (see areas of the refuge in accordance with State § 27.92 of this chapter). regulations subject to the following condi- 6. Hunters may take only one deer per day tions: from the refuge. 1. Conditions B1, B3, B4, B5, B9, B10, B11, 7. We allow only spring turkey hunting on B12, and B13 apply. the refuge, and hunters must possess a ref- 2. The refuge access permit will contain uge permit. bag limits and license requirements. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 3. We allow the use of portable hunting ignated areas of the refuge in accordance stands and blinds. All hunting stands and with State regulations subject to the fol- blinds may be left in the field overnight only lowing conditions: if the hunter will be hunting that same loca- 1. We allow the use of boats only on Stan- tion the following day. We prohibit tree field Lake. We prohibit the use of gasoline- steps or screw-in steps (see § 32.2(i)). or electric-powered boat motors. We allow D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the manual- (foot- or hand-) propelled boats. Old Timbers Lake in accordance with State 2. We allow the use of belly boats or float regulations subject to the following condi- tubes in all designated fishing areas. tions: 3. We allow fishing only with rod and reel 1. We require a refuge access permit. or pole and line. 2. We only allow fishing with a rod and reel or pole and line. 4. We prohibit harvest of frog and turtle 3. We prohibit the use of trotlines. (see § 27.21 of this chapter). 4. We allow boats only rowed, paddled, or PATOKA RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE powered by an electric trolling motor on the AND MANAGEMENT AREA Old Timbers Lake. 5. We prohibit retaining black bass, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spot- hunting of migratory game birds on des- ted bass between 12 and 15 inches (30 and 37.5 ignated areas of the refuge and the White cm). River Wildlife Management Area in accordance with State regulations subject to the MUSCATATUCK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We prohibit the construction or use of B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting permanent blinds, stands, platforms, or scaf- of quail, squirrel, and rabbit on designated folds (see § 27.92 of this chapter). areas of the refuge in accordance with State 2. Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, regulations subject to the following condi- blinds, and blind materials after each day’s tions: hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 1. We prohibit discharge of firearms within 3. We allow motorboats only on Snakey 100 yards (90 m) of an occupied dwelling. Point Marsh east of the South Fork River 2. We allow the use of hunting dogs only and the Patoka River. All other areas are for hunting rabbit and quail, provided the open to either manual-powered boats or dogs are under the immediate control of the boats with battery-driven motors only. hunter at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- 4. Motorboats must not exceed ‘‘no wake’’ ter). speeds. 3. We allow .22 caliber rifles only with rim- 5. We prohibit the use of powered airboats fire ammunition and shotgun for upland on the refuge. game hunting. 6. We close the Cane Ridge Wildlife Man- 4. We prohibit quail, squirrel, and rabbit agement Area to all hunting. hunting during refuge deer hunts. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of of bobwhite quail, cottontail rabbit, squirrel white-tailed deer and turkey on designated (gray and fox), turkey, red and gray fox, coy- areas of the refuge in accordance with State ote, opossum, and raccoon in accordance regulations subject to the following condi- with State regulations subject to the fol- tions: lowing conditions: 1. Condition B1 applies. 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- 2. You must possess and carry a refuge permit for all furbearer hunting. mit during the State muzzleloader deer sea- 2. We allow the use of dogs for hunting, son. provided the dog is under the immediate con- 3. You must possess and carry a refuge per- trol of the hunter at all times (see § 26.21(b) mit during the deer archery hunting season of this chapter).

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C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 2. You must possess and carry a refuge ac- white-tailed deer in accordance with State cess permit at all times while in the hunting regulations subject to the following condi- area. Hunters may enter the hunting areas tions: only within the dates listed on the Refuge 1. We prohibit the construction or use of Access Permit. permanent blinds, stands, platforms, or scaf- 3. All areas open to hunting may be folds (see § 27.92 of this chapter). accessed by hunters with a valid Iowa or Ne- 2. Condition A6 applies. braska resident hunting permit. Reciprocity 3. We prohibit marking trails with tape, exists, with both States allowing hunters ribbons, paper, paint, tacks, tree blazes, or with either resident permit to access refuge other devices. hunting land in either State. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 4. Hunters holding nonresident Nebraska all areas of the refuge in accordance with or nonresident Iowa permits may hunt only State regulations subject to the following on the ground that lies within the State that conditions: issued the nonresident permit. 1. We allow sport fishing in accordance 5. We allow hunters in the designated area with State regulations on the main channel from 3 hours before legal sunrise until 2 of the Patoka River. hours after legal sunset. 2. All other refuge waters are subject to 6. We require all hunters using the des- the following conditions: ignated archery hunting areas to individ- i. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to ually register their name and vehicle at the legal sunset. parking area prior to entering the archery ii. We allow fishing only with rod and reel area. After hunting, hunters must complete or pole and line. the daily registration by recording the num- iii. The minimum size limit for large- ber of hours hunted and kill information. mouth bass on Snakey Point Marsh is 14 7. All hunters must be in possession of a inches (35 cm). valid Entrance Fee Permit. iv. You must possess and carry a refuge 8. Hunters may not construct or use per- permit to take bait fish, crayfish, snapping manent blinds or stands. Hunters must re- turtle, and bullfrog. move hunting blinds or stands and other 3. Anglers must remove boats at the end of property by the close of the season (see each day’s fishing activity (see § 27.93 of this §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). chapter). 9. We prohibit shooting on or over any ref- 4. Conditions A2 through A5 apply. uge road open to vehicle traffic within 30 feet (9 m) of the centerline. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 10. We prohibit field dressing of any big FR 29074, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, game within 100 feet (30 m) of the centerline 1994; 61 FR 45366, Aug. 29, 1996; 65 FR 56402, of any refuge road. Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46356, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 11. We prohibit use of two-way mobile 54362, 54389, Sept. 8. 2004; 70 FR 54168, Sept. radio transmitters to communicate the loca- 13, 2005; 73 FR 33174, June 11, 2008] tion or direction of game or to coordinate the movement of other hunters. § 32.34 Iowa. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in The following refuge units have been DeSoto Lake in accordance with the States opened for hunting and/or fishing, and of Iowa and Nebraska regulations subject to the following conditions: are listed in alphabetical order with 1. We allow ice fishing in DeSoto Lake Jan- applicable refuge-specific regulations. uary 2 through the end of February. The refuge manager may open DeSoto Lake to ice DE SOTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE fishing before January 2 or after the end of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] February, depending on ice conditions. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow youth 2. We allow the use of pole and line or rod hunting of ring-necked pheasant on des- and reel fishing in DeSoto Lake from April ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 15 through October 14. The refuge manager with the States of Iowa and Nebraska regula- may open DeSoto Lake to fishing as early as tions. The refuge manager will annually de- April 1, depending on waterfowl usage each termine and publish hunting seasons, dates, year. and designated areas. 3. We allow the use of archery and spear C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of fishing for nongame fish only from April 15 white-tailed deer and wild turkey on des- through October 14. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 4. When the lake is open to ice fishing, we with States of Iowa and Nebraska regula- prohibit motor- or wind-driven conveyances tions subject to the following conditions: on the lake. 1. The refuge manager will annually deter- 5. We allow the use of portable ice fishing mine and publish hunting seasons and dates shelters on a daily basis from January 2 and include them in the refuge access per- through the end of February. The refuge mit. manager may open DeSoto Lake to the use

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of ice fishing shelters before January 2 or regulations subject to the following condi- after the end of February, depending on ice tions: conditions. 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic 6. Anglers may use no more than two lines shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting for any per- and two hooks per line, including ice fishing. mitted bird or other small game. 7. We prohibit the use of trotlines, float 2. We allow hunting of upland game from 8 lines, bank lines, or setlines. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the dates posted at 8. Anglers must adhere to minimum length the refuge. and creel limits as posted. 3. All hunters must cover their head and 9. We prohibit anglers leaving any personal chest with one or more of the following arti- property, litter, fish or any parts thereof, on cles of visible, external, solid-blaze-orange the banks, in the water, or on the ice. clothing: a hat, vest, coat, jacket, 10. We prohibit digging or seining for bait. sweatshirt, sweater, shirt, or coveralls. 11. We prohibit take or possession of turtle 4. We prohibit shooting on or over any ref- or frog at any time (see § 27.21 of this chap- uge road within 50 feet (15 m) from the center). terline. 12. We limit boating to ‘‘no-wake’’ speeds, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of not to exceed 5 miles per hour. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 13. We allow anglers on the refuge from 1⁄2 refuge in accordance with State regulations hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after subject to the following conditions: legal sunset. 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. DRIFTLESS AREA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. We only allow portable stands, and hunt- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] ers must remove them at the end of each day B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting (see § 27.93 of this chapter). 1 of upland game on designated areas of the 3. We only allow hunter access from ⁄2 1 refuge subject to the following conditions: hour before legal sunrise until ⁄2 hour after 1. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we pro- legal sunset. hibit entry, including hunting. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 2. In areas open to hunting, we allow hunt- NORTHERN TALLGRASS PRAIRIE NATIONAL ing beginning November 1 until the close of WILDLIFE REFUGE State hunting seasons or January 15, whichever occurs first. Refer to § 32.42 Minnesota for regulations. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting for any allowed birds or PORT LOUISA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE other small game. Refer to § 32.32 Illinois for regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the UNION SLOUGH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE refuge subject to the following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 1. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we pro- hunting of duck, goose, coot, rail (Virginia hibit all public entry, including hunting. and sora only), woodcock, and snipe on the 2. In areas open to hunting, we allow hunt- Buffalo Creek Bottoms and Schwob Marsh ing beginning November 1 until the close of units of the refuge in accordance with State State hunting seasons or January 15, which- regulations subject to the following condi- ever occurs first. tions: 3. We allow archery and muzzleloader 1. We allow hunters on the refuge from 1 hunting only. hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after 4. We allow deer drives only during lawful legal sunset. party hunting conducted within the refuge, 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic in accordance with State regulations. We shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). prohibit driving deer from or through the 3. We allow boats or other floating devices. refuge to any persons hunting outside the We allow gasoline and electric motors. We refuge boundary. prohibit the use of air-thrust boats. You may 5. We do not allow construction or use of not leave boats unattended. permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders. 4. You may construct blinds using man- 6. You must remove all stands from the made materials or natural vegetation found refuge following each day’s hunt. on the refuge. We prohibit bringing plants or D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on their parts onto the refuge (see § 26.52 of this designated areas of the refuge. chapter). 5. You must remove boats, decoys, and NEAL SMITH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE blinds (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] refuge at the end of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 6. We allow the use of hunting dogs proof ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, cot- vided that the dogs remain under the imme- tontail rabbit, and squirrel on designated diate control of the hunter at all times (see areas of the refuge in accordance with State § 26.21(b) of this chapter).

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7. We prohibit entry into any closed area 2. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to to retrieve downed game, unless the hunter legal sunset. has received written permission from the ref- 3. We prohibit the use of boats, canoes, or uge manager. other floating devices. 8. We prohibit hunting on road rights-of- 4. We prohibit the use or possession of lead way on any portion of the refuge not open to terminal tackle. hunting. The road right-of-way extends to the center of the road. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting AND FISH REFUGE of pheasant, gray partridge, rabbit (cottontail and jack), squirrel (fox and gray), Refer to § 32.42 Minnesota for regulations. groundhog, raccoon, opossum, fox, coyote, [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 and crow on Buffalo Creek Bottoms, Schwob FR 29084, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6685, 6692, Feb. Marsh, and the Core Area in accordance with 11, 1994; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62042, State regulations subject to the following Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46395, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR conditions: 46916, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30783, May 12, 2000; 1. We only allow hunting in the Core Area 65 FR 56402, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46356, Sept. during the dates posted at the Refuge Head- 4, 2001; 68 FR 57316, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, quarters. 54390, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54168, Sept. 13, 2005; 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic 72 FR 51542, Sept. 7, 2007; 73 FR 33175, June 11, shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). We pro- 2008] hibit possession of shotgun slugs. 3. Hunters may only enter the refuge from § 32.35 Kansas. 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. 4. Conditions A6, A7, and A8 apply. The following refuge units have been C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of opened for hunting and/or fishing, and deer and turkey on Buffalo Creek Bottoms, are listed in alphabetical order with Schwob Marsh, and the Core Area in accord- applicable refuge-specific regulations. ance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: FLINT HILLS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1. Condition B1 and A8 apply. 2. Deer hunters in the Core Area must pos- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow sess a valid State deer hunting license and hunting of goose, duck, coot, mourning dove, an unfilled deer transportation tag. rail, woodcock, and common snipe on des- 3. We only allow deer hunters to enter the ignated areas of the refuge in accordance refuge from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until with State regulations subject to the fol- 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. lowing conditions: 4. Deer hunters may only possess shot 1. We only allow waterfowl hunting on por- shells that shoot a single projectile (i.e., tions of the refuge on the south side of the slugs). Neosho River. 5. We prohibit turkey hunting in the Core 2. We prohibit hunting or possession of Area at all times. weapons on the Neosho River. 6. We only allow turkey hunters to enter 3. We prohibit shooting from or over roads the refuge from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise and parking areas. 1 until ⁄2 hour after legal sunset. 4. We only allow portable blinds and blinds 7. Turkey hunters may only possess ap- made from natural vegetation. We prohibit proved nontoxic shot while in the field. the construction or use of permanent blinds 8. We allow the use of temporary stands, and/or pits (see § 27.92 of this chapter). blinds, platforms, or ladders. You may con- 5. We prohibit leaving decoys unattended struct blinds using manmade materials or at any time. natural vegetation found on the refuge. We 6. Dogs must be under the owner’s imme- prohibit bringing plants or their parts onto diate control at all times (see § 26.21(b) of the refuge (see § 27.52 of this chapter). this chapter). 9. You must remove decoys, stands, blinds, platforms, and ladders from the refuge at the 7. We prohibit hunters or dogs retrieving end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). game in areas closed to hunting. 10. We prohibit entry into any closed area 8. We allow crow hunting on designated to retrieve downed game, unless the hunter areas of the refuge subject to the following has received written permission from the ref- conditions: uge manager. i. We prohibit the use of centerfire rifles D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing and pistols on the refuge; from the County Road A–40 right-of-way and ii. We close hunting areas on the north side in Buffalo Creek south of County Road 320th of the Neosho River to all hunting from No- Street in accordance with State regulations vember 1 through March 1; and subject to the following conditions: iii. Conditions A2, A3, and A7 apply. 1. We allow fishing from April 15 through B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting September 30. of pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, rabbit,

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and squirrel on designated areas of the ref- (nonhighway vehicle), or snowmobiles on the uge in accordance with State regulations refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). subject to the following conditions: 10. We prohibit commercial guiding on the 1. Conditions A2, A3, A6, A7, A8i, and A8ii refuge. apply. 11. We prohibit overnight camping on the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of refuge. white-tailed deer and turkey on designated 12. We prohibit open fires on the refuge. areas of the refuge in accordance with State B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting regulations subject to the following condi- of pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, fox squir- tions: rel, cottontail rabbit, and turkey on des- 1. We only allow shotguns, muzzleloading ignated areas of the refuge in accordance firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter), and with State regulations subject to the fol- archery equipment for deer hunting. lowing conditions: 2. We prohibit the use of deer game tags on 1. You may only possess bow and arrow or the refuge. shotguns no larger than 10 gauge on the ref- 3. We do not open for deer hunting during uge. the extended white-tailed deer antlerless 2. In addition to pheasant, we allow hunt- season in January. ing of fox squirrel and cottontail rabbit only 4. We require the use of approved nontoxic during pheasant season. shot for turkey hunting (see § 32.2(k)). 3. You may only possess six shells per day 5. Dogs used during the fall turkey season in the area from the Quillback Cove parking must be under the owner’s immediate con- lot to the ‘‘Closed to Hunting’’ boundary east trol at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- of Dogtown. ter). 4. We prohibit retrieval of upland game 6. Conditions A2, A3, A7, and A8ii apply. from an area closed to upland game hunting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 5. We prohibit retrieval of turkey from an ignated areas of the refuge in accordance area closed to turkey hunting. with State regulations subject to the fol- 6. Conditions A8 through A12 apply. lowing conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1. We do not open areas on the north side deer and turkey on designated areas of the of the Neosho River to all fishing from No- refuge in accordance with State regulations vember 1 through March 1, except for the subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow archery hunting of deer. Dove Roost pond and the Upper Burgess 2. You must obtain a refuge-issued permit marsh. to hunt deer on the refuge. You must sign 2. We only allow fish bait collecting for and carry the permit in the field while hunt- personal use. We prohibit digging or habitat ing. disturbance (see § 27.51 of this chapter). 3. You may use portable tree stands and KIRWIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hunting blinds provided that you install them no more than 7 days prior to the season A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow and remove them no later than 2 days after hunting of goose, duck, merganser, coot, the season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). mourning dove, and snipe on designated 4. We prohibit construction or use of any areas of the refuge in accordance with State permanent stand or blind (see § 27.92 of this regulations subject to the following condi- chapter). tions: 5. We prohibit digging or using holes or 1. You may only possess six shells per day pits for blinds. in the area from the Quillback Cove parking 6. You may use natural vegetation to con- lot to the No Hunting Zone boundary east of struct a temporary blind. Dogtown. 7. We prohibit retrieving deer from an area 2. You may use natural vegetation to con- closed to deer hunting. struct a temporary blind. 8. We prohibit retrieving turkey from an 3. You may use portable hunting blinds. area closed to turkey hunting. 4. We prohibit construction or use of any 9. We prohibit the use of nails, wires, permanent blind. screws, or bolts to attach a stand to a tree or 5. We prohibit digging or using holes or hunting from a tree into which a metal ob- pits for blinds. ject has been driven (see §32.2(i)). 6. We prohibit retrieval of waterfowl from 10. Conditions A8 through A12 apply. an area closed to waterfowl hunting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the 7. We only allow waterfowl hunting by boat refuge in accordance with State regulations in Bow Creek. You may not create a wake subject to the following conditions: while in Bow Creek. 1. We allow access to Kirwin Reservoir by 8. We only allow motorized vehicles on des- foot to bank or ice fish. ignated roads, parking lots, campgrounds, 2. We only allow motorized vehicles on des- and boat ramps (see § 27.31 of this chapter). ignated roads, parking lots, campgrounds, 9. We prohibit the use of ATVs (all-terrain and boat ramps (see § 27.31 of this chapter). vehicle), OHVs (off-highway vehicle), NHVs We prohibit motorized vehicles on the ice.

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3. We allow motorized boating in the main 3. We prohibit hunting with the aid of or body of Kirwin Reservoir and in Bow Creek. distribution of any feed, salt, or other min- You must not create a wake in Bow Creek or eral (see § 32.2(h)). within 100 yards (90 m) of any shoreline or is- 4. We allow the use of portable tree stands. land in the main body of Kirwin Reservoir. You must label portable tree stands left We prohibit motorized boats in the Solomon overnight with your name and phone number Arm of Kirwin Reservoir. so it is visible from the ground. 4. We allow motorless boats in the Sol- 5. You may install portable tree stands no omon Arm of Kirwin Reservoir from August sooner than September 15, and you must re- 1 through September 30. move them by January 15 of each year. 5. We prohibit access within 100 yards (90 D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- m) of a nesting endangered or threatened ignated areas of the refuge in accordance species. with State regulations subject to the fol- 6. We allow noncommercial collection of lowing condition: Condition A1 applies. bait fish in accordance with State regula- QUIVIRA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tions. 7. We prohibit fishing tournaments on the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow refuge. hunting of goose, duck, coot, Virginia and 8. We prohibit disposal of fish cleanings on Sora rail, mourning dove, and common snipe the refuge (see § 27.94 of this chapter). on designated areas of the refuge in accord- 9. Conditions A8 through A12 apply. ance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: MARAIS DES CYGNES NATIONAL WILDLIFE 1. We open refuge hunting areas September REFUGE 1 through February 28. 2. We may close refuge hunting areas to A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting without notice when whooping crane hunting of goose, duck, coot, rail, snipe, are present or emergencies arise. woodcock, and mourning dove on designated 3. We post refuge hunting areas as ‘‘Public areas of the refuge in accordance with State Hunting Areas’’ and delineate them on the regulations subject to the following condi- refuge hunting brochure map. tions: 4. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 1. We restrict outboard motor use to the hour before legal shooting hours, and they 1 westernmost 5 ⁄2 miles (8.8 km) of the Marais must exit the refuge up to 1 hour past legal des Cygnes River. You may use only non- shooting hours. motorized boats and electric trolling motors 5. We prohibit hunting from or across any on remaining waters in designated areas of road, trail, or parking area. the refuge. 6. Hunters must park in designated park- 2. We prohibit discharge of firearms within ing areas. 150 yards (135 m) of any residence or occupied 7. We only allow portable devices or tem- building. porary blinds of natural vegetation. We pro- 3. We allow only temporary portable blinds hibit construction of permanent blinds or and blinds made from natural vegetation. pits (see § 27.92 of this chapter). 4. You must remove boats, decoys, portable 8. We prohibit the retrieval of game from blinds, and other personal property from the areas closed to hunting. refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 9. We prohibit the use of boats, canoes, or 27.94 of this chapter). other watercraft. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, squirrel, and bobwhite of pheasant, quail, squirrel, and rabbit on quail on designated areas of the refuge in ac- designated areas of the refuge in accordance cordance with State regulations subject to with State regulations subject to the fol- the following conditions: lowing conditions: 1. Condition A2 applies. 1. Conditions A1 through A6, and A8 apply. 2. We prohibit centerfire and rimfire rifles 2. We only allow shotguns for hunting on and pistols. the refuge. 3. You may possess only bow and arrow or C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] shotguns smaller than 10 gauge while hunt- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on all ing upland game. waters on the refuge in accordance with 4. We require the use of approved nontoxic State regulations subject to the following shot (see § 32.2(k)). conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1. You may take fish species listed in the white-tailed deer and turkey on designated State fishing regulations. We prohibit taking areas of the refuge in accordance with State of frog, snake, or any other wildlife (see regulations subject to the following condi- § 27.21 of this chapter). tions: 2. We prohibit the use of trotlines and 1. Conditions A2, A3, A4, B2, and B4 apply. setlines. 2. You must possess and carry a refuge ac- 3. We prohibit the use of seines for taking cess permit to hunt deer and spring turkey. bait.

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4. We prohibit fishing from water control 8. We close portions of abandoned railroad structures and bridges. tracks within the refuge boundary to vehicle 5. We restrict fishing in the designated access (see § 27.31 of this chapter). ‘‘Kid’s Pond,’’ approximately 1⁄4 mile (.4 km) 9. We prohibit discharge of firearms or car- WSW of headquarters, to youth age 14 and rying loaded firearms on or within 100 feet under, and to a parent and/or guardian age 18 (90 m) of any home, the abandoned railroad or older accompanying a youth. tracks, graveled roads, and hiking trails. 6. The bag limit for the Kid’s Pond is one 10. We prohibit possession or use of alco- fish per day. holic beverages while hunting (see § 32.2(j)). 11. We prohibit the use of electronic calls 7. We prohibit the use of boats, canoes, or with the exception for taking crow during crow other watercraft. season. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 60 12. An adult, age 21 or older, must super- FR 62042, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47378, Sept. 9, vise all youth hunters, age 15 and under. 1997; 63 FR 46916, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30783, Youth hunters must remain in sight and nor- May 12, 2000; 67 FR 58945, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR mal voice contact with the adult. On small 54362, 54391, Sept. 8, 2004; 73 FR 33176, June 11, game hunts, the adult may supervise no 2008; 74 FR 45684, Sept. 3, 2009] more than two youths; on big game hunts, the adult may supervise no more than one § 32.36 Kentucky. youth. 13. All persons born after January 1, 1975 The following refuge units have been must possess a valid hunter education card opened for hunting and/or fishing, and while hunting. are listed in alphabetical order with 14. Waterfowl hunters must pick up decoys and equipment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this applicable refuge-specific regulations. chapter), unload firearms (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter), and be out of the field by 2 CLARKS RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE p.m. daily during the State waterfowl sea- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow son. hunting of mourning dove, woodcock, com- 15. Waterfowl hunters must remove decoys, mon snipe, Canada and snow goose, coot, and blinds, boats, and all other equipment (see waterfowl listed in 50 CFR 10.13 under §27.93 of this chapter) and be out of the field DUCKS on designated areas of the refuge in daily by 2 p.m. accordance with State regulations subject to 16. We close, as posted, the Sharpe-Elva the following conditions: Water Management Unit from November 1 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with through March 15 to all entry with the ex- the exception of legal hunting/fishing activi- ception of drawn permit holders and their ties. guests. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road 17. We only allow waterfowl hunting on the vehicles (e.g., ATVs) and any unlicensed ve- Sharpe-Elva Water Management Units on hicles on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chap- specified Saturdays and Sundays during the ter). State waterfowl season. We only allow hunting by individuals in possession of a refuge 3. We prohibit target practice with any draw permit and their guests. State regula- weapon or nonhunting discharge of firearms tions and the following conditions apply: (see § 27.42 of this chapter). i. Application procedures and eligibility re- 4. We prohibit the use of horses and mules quirements are available from the refuge of- on refuge property during the State muzzle- fice. loader and modern gun deer hunts. We allow ii. We allow permit holders and up to three horseback riding on refuge roads and por- guests to hunt their assigned provided blind tions of the abandoned railroad tracks owned on the designated date. We prohibit guests in by the refuge for access purposes while en- the blind without the attendance of the per- gaged in wildlife activities. We prohibit mit holder. horses and mules off these secondary access iii. We prohibit selling, trading, or bar- routes for any reason. tering of permits. This permit is non- 5. You must possess and carry a valid ref- transferable. uge permit while hunting and/or fishing on iv. You may place decoys out Saturday the refuge. morning at the beginning of the hunt, and 6. To retrieve or track game from a posted you must remove them by Sunday at the closed area of the refuge, the hunter must close of the hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this first receive authorization from the refuge chapter). manager at 270-527-5770 or the law enforce- v. We prohibit watercraft on the Sharpe- ment officer at 270-702-2836. Elva Water Management Units, except for 7. We prohibit the use of flagging tape, re- drawn permit holders to access their blinds flective tacks, or nonbiodegradable devices and retrieve downed birds as needed. used to identify paths to and mark tree B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting stands, blinds, and other areas. of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, opossum,

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crow, and coyote on designated areas of the OHIO RIVER ISLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE refuge in accordance with State regulations REFUGE subject to the following conditions: Refer to § 32.68 West Virginia for regula- 1. Conditions A1 through A13 apply. tions. 2. We close squirrel, rabbit, and quail seasons during muzzleloader and modern gun REELFOOT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE deer hunts. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 3. You may not kill or cripple a wild ani- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting mal without making a reasonable effort to of squirrel and raccoon on the refuge in ac- retrieve the animal and harvest a reasonable cordance with State regulations subject to portion to be included in your daily bag the following conditions: limit. 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with 4. You may use only rimfire rifles, pistols, the exception of legal hunting/fishing activi- shotguns, and legal archery equipment for ties. taking upland game. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road 5. You may possess only approved nontoxic vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting small game. § 27.31(f) of this chapter). 6. You may hunt coyote only during any 3. We set season dates and bag limits annually and publish them in the refuge public daytime refuge hunt with weapons and am- use regulations available at the refuge office. munition allowed for that hunt. 4. You must possess and carry a valid ref- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of uge permit and report game taken as speci- white-tailed deer and turkey on designated fied within the permit. areas of the refuge in accordance with State 5. We allow hunters to access the refuge no regulations subject to the following condi- more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and tions: no more than 2 hours after legal sunset with 1. Conditions A1 through A17 and B3 apply. the exception of raccoon hunters, who we 2. We only allow the use of portable and will allow access from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. (mid- climbing stands. You may place stands in night). the field no earlier than 2 weeks prior to the 6. All youth hunters age 15 and younger opening of deer season, and you must remove must remain within sight and normal voice them from the field within 1 week after the contact of an adult age 21 or older, pos- season closes (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this sessing a license. One adult hunter may su- chapter). The hunter’s name and address pervise no more than two youth hunters. must appear on all stands left in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting for 3. You must use safety belts at all times white-tailed deer and turkey on the refuge in when occupying the tree stands. accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 4. We prohibit organized deer drives of two 1. Conditions B1 through B6 apply. or more hunters. We define ‘‘drive’’ as: the 2. You may only participate in the refuge act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or oth- firearms deer and turkey hunts with a spe- erwise directing deer so as to make animals cial quota permit issued through random more susceptible to harvest. drawing. You may obtain information on D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and permit applications at the refuge head- frogging on designated areas of the refuge in quarters. accordance with State regulations subject to 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic the following conditions: shot while turkey hunting on the refuge (see 1. Conditions A1 through A15 apply. § 32.2(k)). 2. The following apply to the Environ- 4. We only allow the use of portable blinds mental Education and Recreation Area and tree stands on the refuge. You must re- (EERA). move blinds, tree stands, and all other per- i. The EERA is a day-use area only. sonal equipment from the refuge at the end ii. We only allow one rod and reel or pole of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). and line for fishing per person. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the iii. We prohibit the use of any type of refuge in accordance with State regulations watercraft. subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow access to the Long Point Unit iv. We prohibit the introduction or stock- (north of Upper Blue Basin) for fishing from ing of any species (see §27.52 of this chapter). March 16 through November 14, and the v. We prohibit the use of live fish for bait. Grassy Island Unit (south of Upper Blue vi. We close designated portions of the Basin) for fishing from February 1 through EERA to all entry from November 1 to November 14. March 15. 2. We allow fishing on the refuge from legal vii. We allow the taking of largemouth sunrise to legal sunset. bass, channel catfish, and bluegill in accord- 3. We prohibit taking of frog or turtle on ance with posted limits. the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter).

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4. We prohibit airboats, hovercraft, or per- by 12 p.m. (noon) on the last day of the State sonal watercraft (Jet Skis) on any waters waterfowl season. You must clearly mark within the refuge boundary. any stand or blind left on the refuge with the name and address of the person using the [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 60 stand or blind. You must remove decoys FR 62042, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 31461, June 20, daily. 1996; 61 FR 46395, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46916, 5. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30783, May 12, 2000; 66 FR retrieve when hunting for migratory game 46357, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54393, Sept. 8, birds. 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54168, 6. Any hunter under age 17 must possess Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33176, June 11, 2008; 74 FR and carry proof of completion of an approved 45684, Sept. 3, 2009] Hunter Safety Course and be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may su- § 32.37 Louisiana. pervise (within sight of and in normal voice The following refuge units have been contact with) only one youth for all youth opened for hunting and/or fishing, and hunts except migratory birds. One adult may are listed in alphabetical order with supervise no more than two youths while applicable refuge-specific regulations. hunting migratory game birds. 7. We prohibit any person or group to act ATCHAFALAYA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow promises to pay directly or indirectly for hunting of migratory game birds on des- services rendered to any other person or per- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of with State regulations subject to the fol- whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- lowing condition: Hunting must be in accord- ting, lodging, or club membership. ance with State-issued Sherburne Wildlife 8. We prohibit use or possession of any type Management Area regulations. of trail-marking material. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 9. Coyote, beaver, feral hog, and raccoon of upland game on designated areas of the are incidental take species and, as such, you refuge in accordance with State regulations may take them during any open hunting sea- subject to the following condition: Hunting son only with the weapon allowed for that must be in accordance with State-issued season if you are a hunter having the re- Sherburne Wildlife Management Area regu- quired licenses and permits. There is no bag lations. limit on coyote, feral hog, and beaver. State C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of regulations apply on other incidental spe- white-tailed deer and turkey on designated cies. areas of the refuge subject to the following 10. Each hunter is responsible for reporting condition: Hunting must be in accordance harvest information on a hunter information with Sherburne Wildlife Management Area report card located at the self-clearing check regulations. station. D. Sport Fishing. We allow finfishing and 11. You must check all game taken on the shellfishing year-round in accordance with refuge before leaving the refuge at one of the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area regu- self-clearing check stations indicated on the lations subject to the following condition: map in the refuge Hunting and Fishing Regu- We prohibit all commercial finfishing and lations Brochure. shellfishing. 12. You must use boats to access the refuge from Bayou Cocodrie or Cross Bayou. We BAYOU COCODRIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE prohibit entering the refuge from U.S. High- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow way 84. You must dock all boats used to ac- hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock cess the refuge on the banks of the refuge. on designated areas of the refuge in accord- Boats used to cross ‘‘low water crossings’’ at ance with State regulations subject to the Cross Bayou may be left for a maximum of 3 following conditions: days, and you must clearly mark them with 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed the name and address of the person respon- refuge permit. sible for the boat while it is on the refuge. 2. We allow migratory game bird hunting We only allow outboard motors in Cocodrie on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Bayou and tributaries accessible therefrom. Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon) during the 13. We only allow ATVs on designated State season. We do not open for the special trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) from Sep- teal season and State youth waterfowl hunt. tember 1 through the hunting season. An all- 3. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 terrain vehicle (ATV) is an off-road vehicle m) of the maintained rights-of-way of roads, with factory specifications not to exceed the refuge road or designated trail, building, res- following: weight 750 pounds (337.5 kg), idence, or designated public facility. length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 4. You must remove temporary blinds (see inches (120 cm). 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1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum al- hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. You lowable tire pressure of 7 psi as indicated on must wear the solid hunter-orange items the tire by the manufacturer. while in the field. 14. Special access ATV trails are available 5. We prohibit hunters leaving stands on for mobility-impaired hunters and hunters the refuge until the opening day of archery age 60 and older with proper State permits. season, and they must remove them by the Hunters with mobility impairments must end of the last day of the archery season. possess and carry a valid Disabled Hunter Hunters must clearly mark stands used on Permit/Card from the State to use special ac- the refuge with the name and address of the cess ATV trails. Hunters must equip their owner of the stand. Hunters must remove ATVs with a red flag at least 6 inches (15 cm) portable stands from trees daily and must wide and 12 inches (30 cm) long on a pole or place free-standing stands in a nonhunting staff extending at least 36 inches (90 cm) position daily (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this above the level of the seat. State require- chapter). ments for ‘‘Mobility-Impaired’’ classification 6. We only allow deer hunting with modern apply. firearms during the lottery deer hunt. We re- 15. You may only possess approved quire special limited permits for the lottery nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge deer hunt. We only allow hunters with a (see § 32.2(k)). This requirement only applies valid lottery deer hunt permit (must possess to the use of shotgun ammunition. and carry the permit) to use the refuge dur- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting ing the lottery deer hunt. of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of 7. We open archery season on the Saturday the refuge in accordance with State regula- closest to October 31, and keep it open until tions subject to the following conditions: the end of the State season, except we close 1. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting the refuge to archery hunting during the ref- during the State season except during the uge youth hunt, youth lottery hunt, and lot- open youth hunt for deer, the youth lottery tery deer hunt. hunt, the primitive firearms hunt, and the 8. We allow deer hunting with primitive lottery deer hunt. firearms subject to State regulations. Spe- 2. Conditions A1, A3, and A7 through A15 cific open dates will appear in the annual apply. Refuge Hunting and Fishing Regulations 3. We allow the use of dogs to hunt squirrel Brochure. and rabbit during that portion of the season 9. We prohibit possession or use of buck- designated as ‘‘With/Without Dogs.’’ We list shot. specific season dates in the refuge brochure. 4. While engaged in upland game hunting, 10. We prohibit possession or use of climb- we prohibit possession of firearms (see § 27.42 ing spikes. of this chapter) larger than .22 caliber rim- 11. We prohibit baiting or hunting over fire, shotgun slugs, or buckshot. bait and the possession of bait or any non- 5. Refuge users may enter the refuge no naturally occurring attractant on the refuge earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit the refuge (see §32.2(h)). by 2 hours after legal sunset except that rac- 12. Youth hunters under age 16 must have coon and opossum hunters during the month completed a hunter education course and of February may use the refuge at night. possess and carry evidence of completion. An 6. Youth hunters under age 16 must have adult age 21 or older must closely supervise completed a hunter education course and youth hunters (within sight and normal possess and carry evidence of completion. An voice contact). One adult may supervise no adult age 21 or older must closely supervise more than one youth hunter while hunting youth hunters (within sight and normal big game. voice contact). One adult may supervise no D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the more than one youth hunter while hunting refuge in accordance with State regulations upland game. subject to the following conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1. Conditions A11 through A15 apply. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 2. You must tend trotlines daily. You must refuge in accordance with State regulations attach ends of trotlines by a length of cotton subject to the following conditions: line that extends into the water. 1. Conditions A1, A3, A7 through A15, and 3. We prohibit commercial fishing. Rec- B5 apply. reational fishing using commercial gear (slat 2. The bag limit is one deer (of either sex) traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit per day. The State season limit applies. (that you must possess and carry) available 3. You must check all deer on the same day at the refuge office. taken during lottery deer hunts at a staffed 4. We prohibit the taking of alligator snap- refuge check station. ping turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). 4. We require a minimum of 400 square 5. We only allow fishing during daylight inches (2,600 cm2) of unbroken hunter orange hours. as the outermost layer of clothing on the 6. The refuge boat ramp is open from 4 a.m. chest and back, and in addition, we require a until 2 hours after legal sunset.

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BAYOU SAUVAGE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ers. We require all adult supervisors and hunters of migratory waterfowl to possess A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] and carry a State hunter safety course card B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] or certificate. D. Sport Fishing. We allow finfishing and 4. We require waterfowl hunters to remove shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge all portable blinds, boats, decoys, and other in accordance with State regulations subject personal equipment from the refuge by 1 p.m. to the following conditions: daily. 1. The refuge is open from 30 minutes be- 5. All hunters must check-in prior to hunt- fore legal sunrise to 30 minutes after legal ing and check out after hunting at a refuge sunset. self-clearing check station. You must report 2. We allow sport fishing and shellfishing all game taken on the refuge when checking year-round on all refuge lands south of the out by using the check card. Intracoastal Waterway, from the banks of 6. We prohibit airboats and marsh buggies U.S. Highway 11, and within the banks of the (tracked vehicles) on the refuge. We restrict borrow canal and borrow pits between U.S. motorized boat use to existing canals, Highway 11 and Interstate 10. We close the ditches, trenasses, ponds, and from areas remainder of the refuge from November 1 marked as nonmotorized areas only. through January 31. 7. We prohibit parking, walking, or hunt- 3. We only allow sport fishing with hand- ing within 150 feet (45 m) of any active oil held rod and reel or hand-held rod and line. well site, production facility, or equipment. You may take bait shrimp with cast nets 8 We also prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 feet (2.4 m) in diameter or less. You may m) of any public road, refuge road, trail, take crawfish (up to 100 pounds (45 kg) per building, residence, or designated public fa- person) with wire nets up to 20 inches (50 cm) cility. in diameter. We allow recreational crabbing 8. We prohibit feeding of any wildlife with- with a limit of 12 dozen per person. You must in the refuge. attend all fishing, crabbing, and crawfishing 9. We allow hunting until 12 p.m. (noon). equipment at all times. We allow hunters to enter the refuge up to 2 4. The use of trotlines, limblines, slat hours before legal sunrise. traps, gar sets, nets or alligator lines is pro- 10. We allow waterfowl hunting in hibited on the refuge. Centerville, Garden City, and Bayou Sale 5. Only outboard motors 25 horsepower or Units during the State waterfowl season. We less are permitted in waterways inside the open no other units to migratory waterfowl hurricane protection levee. hunting. 6. We prohibit air-thrust boats, motorized 11. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and pirogues, mud boats, and air-cooled propul- retrieve when hunting for migratory game sion engines on the refuge. birds. 7. We prohibit feeding of any wildlife with- 12. You may only possess approved in the refuge. nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge 8. We prohibit all commercial finfishing (see § 32.2(k)). This requirement only applies and shellfishing. to the use of shotgun ammunition. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting BAYOU TECHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the refuge in accordance with State regula- hunting of migratory waterfowl on des- tions subject to the following conditions: ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 1. We only allow hunting from the start of with State regulations subject to the fol- the State squirrel and rabbit seasons until lowing conditions: the last day of State waterfowl season in the 1. All hunters must possess and carry a West Zone. signed hunt permit while hunting on the ref- 2. We prohibit upland game hunting on uge. This permit is free and available on the days corresponding with refuge deer gun front cover of the refuge brochure. This per- hunts. mit is free and available on the front cover 3. We allow hunters to enter the refuge up of the refuge’s brochure. to 2 hours before legal sunrise, but they must 2. We prohibit hunting in and/or shooting leave the refuge 1 hour after legal sunset. into or across any open field, roadway, or 4. We allow hunting 7 days per week begin- canal. ning with the opening of the State season in 3. Youth hunters under age 16 must have Centerville, Garden City, Bayou Sale, North completed a State-approved Hunter Edu- Bend—East, and North Bend—West Units cation Course and possess and carry a card or through the last day of the State waterfowl certification of completion. Each youth season in the West Zone. We open no other hunter under age 16 must remain within units to the hunting of upland game. sight and normal voice contact of an adult 5. We prohibit dogs. age 21 or older. Each adult may supervise no 6. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A5, A6, A7, A8, more than two refuge-permitted youth hunt- and A12 apply.

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C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting 4. We prohibit the take of turtle (see § 27.21 of white-tailed deer on designated areas of of this chapter). the refuge in accordance with State regula- 5. Conditions A6 and A8 apply. tions subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting of deer only with fire- BIG BRANCH MARSH NATIONAL WILDLIFE arms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) during 5 spe- REFUGE cific days during October and November. A A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow youth gun hunt will occur during the last hunting of duck, coot, goose, snipe, rail, gal- weekend of October. The general gun hunt linule, and woodcock on designated areas of will occur during the final full weekend in the refuge during the State waterfowl season November. The general gun hunt will be a in accordance with State regulations subject lottery hunt. We will require a Lottery Hunt to the following conditions: Permit. Hunters will find permit application 1. We allow waterfowl hunting on Wednes- procedures in the refuge brochure. The youth days, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays gun hunt includes both Saturday and Sun- from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 12 day. The general gun hunt includes the Fri- p.m. (noon), including the State special teal day immediately before the weekend. season and State youth waterfowl hunt. 2. We allow hunting of deer with archery 2. We do not open the refuge to goose hunt- equipment from the start of the State arch- ing for that part of the season that extends ery season until the last day of November in beyond the regular duck season. the following units: Garden City, North 3. You must remove blinds and decoys (see Bend—East, and North Bend—West. The fol- § 27.93 of this chapter) by noon. lowing units are open to archery deer hunt- 4. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and ing from the start of the State archery sea- retrieve when hunting for migratory game son until January 31: Centerville, Bayou birds. Sale, and Garden City (south of Garden City 5. You must possess and carry a valid ref- levee only). We close refuge archery hunting uge hunt permit. on those days that the refuge deer gun hunts 6. We prohibit air-thrust boats, motorized occur. pirogues, mud boats, and air-cooled propul- 3. All archery hunters must possess and sion engines on the refuge. carry proof of completion of the Inter- 7. Youth hunters under age 16 must have national Bowhunters Education Program. completed a hunter education course and 4. We allow hunting in the Centerville, possess and carry evidence of completion. An Garden City, Bayou Sale, North Bend—East, adult age 21 or older must closely supervise youth hunters (within sight and normal and North Bend—West Units only. We do not voice contact). One adult may supervise no open the Bayou Sale Unit for all big game more than two youth hunters. firearm hunts. 9. We prohibit possession of buckshot, 5. We only allow each hunter to possess 1 slugs, rifles, or rifle ammunition. deer of either sex per day. State season lim- 10. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 its apply. m) of any road open to vehicle travel, resi- 6. You may take no other native or feral dence, or Boy Scout Road. We prohibit hunt- wildlife other than white-tailed deer while ing in refuge-designated closed areas, which engaged in big game hunting (see § 27.21 of are posted on the refuge and identified in the this chapter). refuge hunt permits (see §27.31 of this chap- 7. We allow the use of portable deer stands ter). according to State of Louisiana Wildlife 11. You may only possess approved Management Area regulations. nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge 8. We require a minimum of 400 square (see § 32.2(k)). inches (2,600 cm2) of unbroken hunter orange 12. Hunters may not enter the refuge be- as the outermost layer of clothing on the fore 4 a.m. chest and back, and, in addition, we require 13. We prohibit any person or group to act a hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. You as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other must wear the solid hunter-orange items capacity that any other individual(s) pays or while in the field. promises to pay directly or indirectly for 9. Conditions A1, A2, with the following ex- services rendered to any other person or per- ception to A3: One adult may supervise only sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of one youth; A5, A6, A7, A8, B3, and B5 apply. whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in all ref- ting, lodging, or club membership. uge waters in accordance with State regula- 14. We prohibit horses. tions subject to the following conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 1. We only allow recreational fishing. We of squirrel, rabbit, and quail on designated prohibit all commercial fishing activity. areas of the refuge in accordance with State 2. We prohibit the use of unattended nets, regulations subject to the following condi- traps, or lines (trot, jug, bush, etc.). tions: 3. The refuge is open from legal sunrise 1. We allow upland game hunting during until legal sunset unless stated otherwise. the open State season using only approved

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nontoxic (see § 32.2(k)) shot size #4 or small- 2. We allow hunting north of ‘‘cemetery er. pipeline’’ and east of the main body (perma- 2. You may only use dogs for squirrel and nent water) of Black Bayou Lake. rabbit after the close of the State archery 3. We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. deer season. (noon) during the State season except we do 3. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and not open during the special teal season and retrieve when hunting for quail. State youth waterfowl hunt. 4. Conditions A5 through A14 apply. 4. We prohibit accessing the hunting area C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of by boat from Black Bayou Lake. white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated 5. You may enter the refuge no earlier than areas of the refuge in accordance with State 4 a.m. regulations subject to the following condi- 6. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 tions: m) of the maintained right-of-way of roads, 1. We are open during the State season for from or across ATV trails (see § 27.31 of this archery hunting of deer. chapter). We prohibit hunting within 50 feet 2. We only allow portable stands. (15 m), or trespassing on above-ground oil or 3. We prohibit dogs and driving deer. gas production facilities. 4. You may take deer of either sex in ac- 7. We prohibit leaving boats, blinds, and cordance with State regulations. The State decoys unattended. season limits apply. 8. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and 5. Hunters may erect temporary deer retrieve when hunting for migratory game stands 14 days prior to the start of deer sea- birds. son. Hunters must remove all deer stands 9. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- within 14 days of the end of the refuge deer cessfully complete a State-approved hunter season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). education course. While hunting, each youth 6. Hunters may take hogs only during the must possess and carry a card or certificate refuge deer archery hunt. of completion. Each youth hunter must re- 7. We prohibit possession or distribution of main within sight and normal voice contact bait or hunting with the aid of bait, includ- of an adult age 21 or older. One adult may suing any grain, salt, minerals or other feed or pervise two youth hunters. any nonnaturally occurring attractant on 10. We prohibit any person or group to act the refuge (see § 32.2(h)). as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other 8. Conditions A5 through A8, and A10 capacity that any other individual(s) pays or through A13 apply, except in condition A7, promises to pay directly or indirectly for one adult may supervise only one youth services rendered to any other person or per- while hunting big game. sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- ignated waters of the refuge in accordance ting, lodging, or club membership. with State regulations subject to the fol- 11. We only allow ATVs on trails (see § 27.31 lowing conditions: of this chapter) designated for their use and 1. You may only fish from 1⁄2 hour before marked by signs. We do not open ATV trails legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset, ex- March 1 through August 31. An all-terrain cept in the Lake Road area. vehicle (ATV) is an off-road vehicle with fac- 2. You must only use rods and reel or pole tory specifications not to exceed the fol- and lines while fishing. lowing: weight 750 lbs. (337.5 kg), length 85 3. We prohibit the use of trotlines, inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 inches (120 limblines, slat traps, gar sets, nets, or alli- cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no larger gator lines on the refuge. You may take bait than 25×12 with a maximum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) with cast nets 8 feet (2.4 m) in diameter or lug height and a maximum allowable tire less. pressure of 7 psi as indicated on the tire by 4. We allow recreational crabbing. the manufacturer. 5. We prohibit all commercial finfishing B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting and shellfishing. of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opos- 6. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see sum on designated areas of the refuge in ac- § 27.21 of this chapter). cordance with State regulations subject to 7. Condition A6 applies. the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, A6, A9, and A10 BLACK BAYOU LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE apply. REFUGE 2. We prohibit possession of firearms (see A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow § 27.42 of this chapter) larger than .22 caliber hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock rimfire, shotgun slugs, and buckshot. on designated areas of the refuge in accord- 3. You may hunt raccoon and opossum ance with State regulations subject to the from 1⁄2 hour before sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after following conditions: sunset of rabbit and squirrel season and at 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- night during December and January. You uge hunt permit. may use dogs for night hunting. We prohibit

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selling raccoon and opossum taken on the 8. We prohibit crossing the water hyacinth refuge for human consumption. blooms in a boat. 4. We allow the use of dogs to hunt squirrel and rabbit during that part of the State sea- BOGUE CHITTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE son that occurs in January and February. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 5. We allow use of horses and mules to hunt hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock raccoon and opossum at night only after ob- on designated areas of the refuge in accord- taining a Special Use Permit at the refuge ance with State regulations subject to the office. following conditions: 6. We prohibit opossum and raccoon night 1. We allow hunting from 30 minutes before hunters from using ATVs. legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). 7. You may enter the refuge no earlier than 2. We allow woodcock hunting in accord- 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 1 hour ance with State regulations using only ap- after legal shooting hours. proved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) size #4 or 8. You may only possess approved nontoxic smaller. shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting on the ref- 3. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- uge. This requirement only applies to the use cessfully complete a State-approved hunter of shotgun ammunition. education course. While hunting, each youth C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery must possess and carry a certificate of com- hunting of white-tailed deer on designated pletion. Each youth hunter must remain areas of the refuge during the State season within sight and normal voice contact of an in accordance with State regulations subject adult age 21 or older. One adult may super- to the following conditions: vise up to two youth hunters. 1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, A6, A10, A11, and 4. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and B7 apply. retrieve when hunting for migratory game 2. We prohibit gun deer hunting. birds. 3. The daily bag limit is one deer of either 5. We require a signed refuge hunt permit. sex. The State season limit applies. 6. We allow public hunting refuge-wide dur- 4. We prohibit leaving deer stands, blinds, ing the open State season for listed species, and other equipment unattended. except for the east levee of the Pearl River 5. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- Navigation Canal as indicated on refuge per- cessfully complete a State-approved hunter mit map. education course. While hunting, each youth 7. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 must possess and carry a card or certificate m) of any public road, refuge road, des- of completion. Each youth hunter must re- ignated trail, building, residence, designated main within sight and normal voice contact public facility, or from or across above- of an adult age 21 or older. One adult may su- ground oil or gas or electric facilities. pervise no more than one youth hunter. 8. We prohibit possession of slugs, buck- 6. We prohibit possession or distribution of shot, rifle, or pistol ammunition unless oth- bait or hunting with the aid of bait, includ- erwise specified. ing any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or 9. We allow primitive camping within 100 any nonnaturally occurring attractant on feet (30 m) of designated streams. These in- the refuge (see § 32.2(h)). clude either bank of the Boque Chitto River, D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- Wilson Slough, and West Pearl River south ignated areas of the refuge in accordance of Wilson Slough, refuge lands along the with State regulations subject to the fol- East Pearl River, and Holmes Bayou. lowing conditions: 10. We prohibit any person or group to act 1. You may enter the refuge 1⁄2 hour before as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other legal sunrise, and you must exit no later capacity that any other individual(s) pays or than 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. promises to pay directly or indirectly for 2. You may only launch boats at the con- services rendered to any other person or per- crete ramp adjacent to the visitor center. We sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of prohibit launching boats with motors great- whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- er than 50 hp. We prohibit personal ting, lodging, or club membership. watercraft (Jet Skis). 11. We prohibit horses. 3. We prohibit trotlines, limb lines, yo-yos, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting traps, or nets. of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on 4. We prohibit commercial fishing. designated areas of the refuge in accordance 5. We prohibit leaving boats or other equip- with State regulations subject to the fol- ment on the refuge overnight (see § 27.93 of lowing conditions: this chapter). 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic 6. We require a boat launch fee. You must shot size #4 or smaller or .22 caliber rimfire pay launch fees and fill out and properly dis- or smaller. play your launch permit before launching 2. You may use dogs for rabbit and squirrel boat. from November 1 to the end of the State sea- 7. We prohibit take of frog, turtle, and mol- son except during the refuge gun and muzzle- lusk (see § 27.21 of this chapter). loader season.

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3. You may use dogs for raccoon and opos- regulations subject to the following condi- sum from January 1 through the last day of tions: February. 1. We only allow cotton limb lines. 4. We will close the refuge to hunting (ex- 2. Conditions A9 and B4 apply. cept waterfowl) and camping when the Pearl 3. We close the fishing ponds at the Pearl River reaches 15.5 feet (4.65 m) on the Pearl River Turnaround to fishing during the River Gauge at Pearl River, Louisiana. months of April, May, and June. 5. We prohibit the take of feral hog during 4. We allow boats in the fishing ponds at any upland game hunts. the Pearl River Turnaround that do not have 6. Conditions A3 (upland game hunts), and gasoline-powered engines attached. These A5 through A10 apply. boats must be hand launched into the ponds. 7. During the refuge deer gun season, all 5. We prohibit the take of turtle (see § 27.21 hunters except waterfowl hunters must wear of this chapter). a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of 6. We allow trotlines but the last five feet unbroken hunter orange as the outermost of trotline must be 100% cotton. layer of clothing on the chest and back, and in addition we require a hat or cap of unbro- BRETON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ken hunter orange. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] with State regulations subject to the fol- D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish and crab lowing conditions: on designated areas of the refuge subject to 1. Conditions A3 (one adult may supervise the following conditions: only one youth hunter during refuge gun 1. Anglers may fish year-round. deer hunts), A5 through A7, A10, B4, and B7 2. Crabbers must tend crabbing equipment apply. at all times. 2. Hunters may erect temporary deer 3. Anglers may not use trotlines, slat stands 14 days prior to the start of deer sea- traps, or nets. son. Hunters must remove all deer stands CAMERON PRAIRIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE within 14 days of the end of the refuge deer REFUGE season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. We allow archery deer hunting during A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the open State archery season. hunting of light and white-fronted goose, 4. We list specific dates for general gun big duck, coot, snipe, and dove on designated game hunts in the refuge hunt brochure. areas of the refuge in accordance with State 5. We list specific dates for primitive weap- regulations subject to the following condi- ons big game hunts in the refuge hunt bro- tions: chure. 1. The waterfowl hunt consists of a youth 6. We prohibit the use of dogs. (age 17 and younger) limited permit hunt 7. We prohibit using shot larger than No. 2 only. We provide hunt dates and application during turkey season. requirements to the public through the 8. You may take hog as incidental game media early each fall. We notify successful while participating in the refuge archery, applicants prior to the applicable hunt sea- primitive weapon, and general gun deer son. The permitted youth must be present in hunts only. We list specific dates for the spe- the blind for his/her guest to hunt. cial hog hunts in January and February in 2. All hunters born on or after September 1, the refuge hunt brochure. During the special 1969, must successfully complete a State-ap- hog hunts you must use trained hog-hunting proved hunter education course. While hunt- dogs to aid in the take of hog. During the ing, each youth must possess and carry a special hog hunts you may take hog from 30 card or certificate of completion. Each youth minutes before legal sunrise to 30 minutes hunter (age 16 and under) must remain with- after legal sunset, and you must use pistol or in sight and normal voice contact of an adult rifle ammunition not larger than .22 caliber age 21 or older. For waterfowl hunts, one rimfire or shotgun with nontoxic shot to adult may supervise no more than two youth take the hog after it has been caught by hunters. dogs. 3. We require every hunter to possess and 9. You must kill all hogs prior to removal carry signed refuge hunting regulations and from the refuge. permit. 10. We prohibit possession or distribution 4. Each hunter must complete a Hunter In- of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, information Card at a self-clearing check sta- cluding any grain, salt, minerals, or other tion after each hunt and before leaving the feed or nonnaturally occurring attractant on refuge. the refuge (see § 32.2(h)). 5. We allow dove hunting on designated D. Sport Fishing. We allow recreational areas during the first split of the State dove fishing year-round in accordance with State season only.

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6. We allow snipe hunting on designated Season when we open the East Cove Unit for areas for the remaining portion of the State boats. snipe season following closure of the State 11. Allowed cast net size is in accordance duck and coot season in the West Zone. with State regulations. 7. We prohibit hunting closer than 50 yards 12. We allow a daily limit of 5 gallons (19 L) (45 m) of any public road, refuge road, trail, of heads-on shrimp per boat. building, residence, or designated public fa- 13. We only allow recreational cast netting cility. for bait year-round when we open the East 8. We prohibit any person or group from Cove Unit for boats. acting as guide, outfitter, or in any other ca- 14. We prohibit the use of ATVs, air-thrust pacity in which any other individual(s) pay boats, and personal motorized watercraft or promise to pay directly or indirectly for (Jet Skis) in any refuge area (see § 27.31(f) of service rendered to any other person or per- this chapter). sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- 15. You may operate outboard motors in ting, lodging, or club membership. refuge canals, bayous, and lakes. In the B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] marsh we allow only trolling motors. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery as 16. Condition A8 applies. the only form of hunting for white-tailed 17. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see deer in designated areas of the refuge in ac- § 27.21 of this chapter). cordance with State regulations subject to 18. We allow cast netting for bait on both the following conditions: the East Cove Unit and the Gibbstown Unit 1. Conditions A2 (for big game hunt, one in accordance with State regulations when adult may supervise no more than one youth the unit is open for public fishing only. hunter), A3, A4, A7, and A8 apply. 2. We prohibit entrance to the hunting area CAT ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE earlier than 4 a.m. Hunters must leave no A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow later than 1 hour after legal sunset. hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, boating, on designated areas of the refuge as shown crabbing, and cast netting on designated on the refuge hunt brochure map in accord- areas of the refuge in accordance with State ance with State regulations subject to the regulations subject to the following condi- following conditions: tions: 1. Hunters or anglers age 17 or older must 1. You must fish with a rod and reel or a possess and carry a valid, signed refuge Pub- pole and line. We prohibit the possession of lic Use Permit certifying that they under- any other type of fishing gear, including stand and will comply with all regulations. limb lines, gill nets, jug lines, yo-yos or 2. All users must obtain a daily use report- trotlines. ing card and place it in plain view on the 2. You may recreationally fish, crab, or dashboard of their vehicle so that the per- cast net in the East Cove Unit year-round sonal information is readable. Users must re- from legal sunrise to legal sunset, except turn cards to the refuge kiosk upon depar- during the State waterfowl season and when ture from the refuge. we close the Grand Bayou Boat Bay. 3. We prohibit fishing, crabbing, or cast 3. Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours be- netting from or trespassing on refuge water fore legal sunrise and must exit the refuge control structures at any time. no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. We 4. On East Cove Unit, we prohibit walking, prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge wading, or climbing in or on the marsh, lev- before or after hours. ees, or structures. 4. We prohibit possession of firearms in 5. We allow sport fishing, crabbing, and areas posted as ‘‘No Hunting Zones.’’ cast netting in the canal and waterways ad- 5. You must use designated parking areas jacent to the Gibbstown Unit Bank Fishing to participate in any refuge public use activ- Road and the Outfall Canal from March 15 ity. through October 15. 6. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- 6. We only allow nonpowered boats in the cessfully complete a State-approved hunter Bank Fishing Road waterways. education course. While hunting, each youth 7. We allow only recreational crabbing must possess and carry a card or certificate with cotton hand lines or dropnets up to 24 of completion. Each youth hunter must re- inches ( 60 cm) outside diameter. We prohibit main within sight and normal voice contact using floats on crab lines. of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must 8. You must attend all lines, nets, and bait possess and carry a refuge permit and may and remove them from the refuge (see § 27.93 supervise no more than two youth hunters of this chapter) when you leave. during waterfowl/upland game hunting. 9. We allow a daily limit of five dozen crabs 7. We allow take of beaver, feral hog, nu- per boat or vehicle. tria, raccoon, and coyote incidental to any 10. We allow recreational cast netting for refuge hunt with weapons legal for that hunt shrimp during the Louisiana Inland Shrimp until you take the daily bag limit of game.

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8. Hunters must report all harvested game chure map in accordance with State regula- on the back of the daily use reporting card tions subject to the following conditions: prior to leaving the refuge. 1. Conditions A1 through A3, A5 through 9. We allow use of all-terrain vehicles on A9, A11 through A17, A19, A21, A22, and A26 designated refuge trails (see § 27.31 of this through A28 apply. chapter) for wildlife-dependent activities 2. We allow the use of .22 caliber long rifles from the first Saturday in September to the and shotguns to hunt upland game. last day of the State-designated rabbit sea- 3. We allow the use of squirrel and rabbit son. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is an off- dogs from the day after the close of the road vehicle with factory specifications not State-designated deer rifle season to the end to exceed the following: weight 750 lbs. (337.5 of the State-designated season. We allow up kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 to two dogs per hunting party for squirrel inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to hunting. those no larger than 25×12 with a maximum 4. We require the owner’s name and phone 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum al- number on the collars of all dogs. lowable tire pressure of 7 psi as indicated on 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic the tire by the manufacturer. shot while hunting on the refuge (see 10. We prohibit transport of loaded weap- § 32.2(k)). This requirement only applies to ons on an ATV (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter). the use of shotgun ammunition. For muzzleloaders, we define loaded as cap 6. We prohibit possession or distribution of on primer. bait or hunting with the aid of bait, includ- 11. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 ing any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or m) of any public road, refuge road, trail or nonnaturally occurring attractant on the ATV trail, building, residence, or designated refuge (see § 32.2(h)). public facility. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 12. We prohibit the possession or use of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the nonbiodegradable flagging tape. refuge as shown on the refuge hunt brochure 13. We prohibit horses or mules. map in accordance with State regulations 14. We only allow parking in designated subject to the following conditions: parking areas. 1. Conditions A1 through A3, A5 through 15. We prohibit camping or overnight park- A9, A11 through A17, A19, A21, A22, and A26 ing on the refuge. through A28 apply. 16. We prohibit air-thrust boats on the ref- 2. We allow archery-only deer hunting on uge. the refuge during the State archery deer sea- 17. We prohibit all other hunting during son. refuge lottery deer hunts. 3. There will be two or three lottery gun 18. We allow waterfowl hunting on Tues- hunts (primitive firearms/rifle) in November days, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and December (see refuge brochure for de- until 12 p.m. (noon) during the designated tails). We will set hunt dates in July, and we State duck season. will accept applications from August 1 19. Waterfowl hunters must remove boats, through August 31. Applicants may apply for blinds, and decoys by 1 p.m. daily. more than one hunt. There is a $5 applica- 20. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and tion fee per person for each hunt application retrieve when hunting for migratory game and a $15 fee per person per permit for each birds. successful applicant. We will notify success- 21. We prohibit accessing refuge property ful applicants by September 5. by boat from the Mississippi River. 4. We allow only portable deer stands. 22. Persons using the refuge are subject to Hunters may erect stands 2 days before the inspection of permits, licenses, hunting beginning of the refuge archery season and equipment, bag limits, and boats and vehi- must remove them the last day of the State cles by law enforcement officers. archery season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this 23. We allow nonmotorized or electric-pow- chapter). Hunters may erect stands 2 days ered boats only. before hunting season; however, they must 24. We prohibit trapping. place them in a nonhunting position at the 25. We prohibit the possession of saws, saw conclusion of each day’s hunt. blades, or machetes. 5. We prohibit the use of dogs to trail 26. We prohibit possession of alcohol (see wounded deer or hogs. §32.2(j)). 6. You must only use portable deer stands. 27. We prohibit ATVs on trails/roads (see Deer stands must have the owner’s name, ad- § 27.31 of this chapter) not specifically des- dress, and phone number clearly printed on ignated by signs for ATV use. the stand. 28. We prohibit all commercial activities 7. We prohibit the use of dogs to trail (including, but not limited to, guiding). wounded deer. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 8. You may only take one deer of either sex of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of per day during the deer season. State season the refuge as shown on the refuge hunt bro- limits apply. During the deer quota hunts,

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you may only take one deer of either sex from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 during the quota hunt weekend. p.m. (noon) during the State season. 9. We require a minimum of 400 square 3. We open the refuge to hunters 2 hours inches (2,600 cm2) of unbroken hunter orange before official sunrise for migratory game as the outermost layer of clothing on the bird hunting. chest and back, and in addition we require a 4. We allow use of ATVs on designated hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) subject to 10. We prohibit driving or screwing nails, refuge-specific dates and terms (see refuge spikes, or other metal objects into trees or hunting brochure for details). We prohibit hunting from any tree into which such an the use of an ATV on graveled roads des- object has been driven (see § 32.2(i)). ignated for motor vehicle traffic unless oth- 11. We allow ‘‘still hunting’’ only. We pro- erwise posted. We only allow ATVs for wild- hibit man drives or use of dogs. life-dependent activities. We define an ATV 12. We prohibit use or possession of climb- as an off-road vehicle (not legal for highway ing spurs. use) with factory specifications not to ex- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- ceed the following: weight 750 pounds (337.5 ignated areas of the refuge as shown on the kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 refuge hunting and fishing brochure map in inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to accordance with State regulations subject to those no larger than 25 x 12 with a maximum the following conditions: 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum al- 1. We prohibit commercial fishing or com- lowable tire pressure of 7 psi as indicated on mercial crawfishing. the tire by the manufacturer. 2. Conditions A1 through A3, A8, A9 (on the 5. We require hunters to remove all port- open portions of Wood Duck ATV trail for able blinds, boats, decoys, and other personal wildlife-dependent activities throughout the equipment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from year), A13 through A16, A19, A21 through A23, the refuge by 1 p.m. daily. and A26 through A28 apply. 6. We prohibit all migratory game bird 3. We only allow hook and line to catch hunting during deer-gun and primitive fire- bait fish. arms hunts. 4. We prohibit slat traps or hoop nets on 7. We prohibit hunting or shooting within the refuge. 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge 5. You may use trotlines and yo-yos on the road, ATV trail, building, residence, or des- refuge. The ends of trotlines must consist of ignated public facility. We prohibit parking, a length of cotton line that extends from the walking, or hunting with 150 feet (45 m) of points of attachment into the water. You any active oil well site, production facility, must attend yo-yos (within sight) at all or equipment. times. 8. We prohibit the use of air-thrust boats, 6. We prohibit possession of cleaned or inboard water-thrust boats, or personal processed fish on the refuge. watercraft. We only allow nonmotorized 7. We allow recreational crawfishing on the boats, boats with electric motors, or boats refuge subject to specific dates (see refuge with a motor of 10 hp or less on Black Lake, brochure for details). The harvest limit is 100 Dempsey Lake, Long Lake, Rhinehart Lake, pounds (45 kg) per permit per day. and Round Lake. 8. You must attend all crawfish traps and 9. We prohibit the use of mules or horses. nets at all times and may not leave them on 10. Youth hunters under age 18 must suc- the refuge overnight. We allow up to and not cessfully complete a State-approved hunter exceeding 20 traps per angler on the refuge. education course. While hunting, each youth 9. We prohibit harvest of frog or turtle on must possess and carry a card or certificate the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). of completion. Each youth hunter must re- 10. We prohibit boat launching by trailer main within sight and normal voice contact from all refuge roads and parking lots. of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must possess and carry a refuge permit and may CATAHOULA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE supervise no more than two youth hunters. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 11. You may only possess approved hunting of goose, duck, coot, gallinule, nontoxic shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). woodcock, rail, and snipe on designated This requirement only applies to the use of areas of the Bushley Bayou Unit in accord- shotgun ammunition. ance with State hunting regulations subject 12. We prohibit the possession of buckshot, to the following conditions: slugs, or rifle ammunition larger than .17 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed caliber rimfire while engaged in migratory refuge hunting permit. Prior to entering and game bird hunts. leaving the hunt area, we require hunters to 13. We prohibit any person or group to act sign in and out at designated locations as in- as a hunting or fishing guide, outfitter, or in dicated on the refuge hunt/fish permit. any other capacity that any other indi- 2. We allow goose, duck, and coot hunting vidual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or on the Bushley Bayou Unit on Tuesdays, indirectly for services rendered to any other Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only person or persons hunting or fishing on the

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refuge, regardless of whether such payment coon only after the last refuge deer-primi- is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club tive firearms hunt. We allow no more than membership. two dogs per hunting party for squirrel hunt- 14. We prohibit marking areas or trails ing. Hunters may use only beagles that do with tape, paint, paper, flagging, or any not exceed 15 inches (37.5 cm) at front shoul- other material. ders for rabbit hunting. 15. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and 9. Dog owners must place their names and retrieve when hunting for migratory game phone numbers on the collars of all of their birds. We only allow dogs after the last ref- dogs. uge deer primitive firearms hunt, except 10. We require hunters participating in spe- when we allow them for waterfowl hunting cial dog seasons for rabbit and squirrel to throughout the entire refuge waterfowl sea- wear a minimum of a hunter-orange cap. All son. other hunters and archers (while on the 16. We prohibit camping or parking over- ground), except waterfowl hunters, also must night on the refuge. wear a minimum of a hunter-orange cap dur- 17. We prohibit parking on the refuge for ing the special dog seasons for rabbit and access to adjoining nonrefuge property. squirrel. 18. We prohibit vehicles having wheels with C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of a wheel-tire combination having a radius of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated 17 inches (42.5 cm) or more from the center of areas of the refuge in accordance with State the hub (measured horizontal to ground). regulations subject to the following condi- 19. Refuge hunting seasons apply to all tions: navigable waterways that are wholly within 1. Conditions A1, A4, A7 through A9, A11, the refuge boundaries. A13, A14, A16 through A19, B4 through B7, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting and B10 apply. of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and feral hog on 2. At the Bushley Bayou Unit, we allow designated areas of the refuge in accordance deer-archery hunting during the State arch- with State regulations subject to the fol- ery season, except when closed during deer- lowing conditions: gun and deer-primitive firearms hunts. We 1. Conditions A1, A4, A7 through A11, A13, allow either-sex, deer primitive firearms A14, and A16 through A19 apply. hunting during the first segment of the 2. At the Headquarters Unit, we only allow State season for Area 1, weekdays only squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and feral hog hunt- (Monday through Friday) and the third ing from the first day of the State squirrel weekend after Thanksgiving Day. We allow season through October 31. either-sex, deer-gun hunting for the Friday, 3. At the Bushley Bayou Unit, we allow Saturday, and Sunday immediately fol- squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and feral hog hunt- lowing Thanksgiving Day and for the second ing in accordance with the State season. weekend following Thanksgiving Day. 4. We open the refuge to hunters from 2 3. At the Headquarters Unit, we allow deer- hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after archery hunting during the State archery legal sunset. season, except when closed during the deer- 5. We prohibit squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon gun hunt south of the French Fork of the hunting during deer-gun and primitive fire- Little River. We allow either-sex, deer-gun arms hunts. hunting on the fourth weekend after Thanks- 6. We prohibit the use of airboats, inboard giving Day on the area south of the French water-thrust boats, or personal watercraft. Fork of the Little River. We only allow nonmotorized boats, boats 4. We allow portable stands and climbing with electric motors, or boats with a motor stands, but hunters must remove them from of 10 hp or less on Black Lake, Dempsey the refuge daily (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Lake, Long Lake, Rhinehart Lake, and 5. We prohibit possession of buckshot. Round Lake of the Bushley Bayou Unit and 6. We require a minimum of 400 square Duck Lake, Cowpen Bayou, Willow Lake, inches (2,600 cm2) of unbroken hunter orange and the Highway 28 and 84 borrow pits of the as the outermost layer of clothing on the Headquarters Unit. chest and back, and in addition we require a 7. At the Headquarters Unit, we close up- hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. You land and big game hunting during high water must wear the solid hunter-orange items conditions with an elevation of 42 feet (12.6 while in the field. m) or above as measured at the Corps of En- 7. You may only take one deer per day dur- gineers center of the lake gauge on ing any refuge deer hunt. The State season Catahoula Lake. At the Bushley Bayou Unit, limits apply. we close upland and big game hunting during 8. We prohibit the use of organized drives high water conditions with an elevation of 44 for taking or attempting to take game or feet (13.2 m) or above as measured at the using pursuit dogs. Corps of Engineers center of the lake gauge 9. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- on Catahoula Lake. cessfully complete a State-approved hunter 8. On the Bushley Bayou Unit, we allow the education course. While hunting, each youth use of dogs to hunt squirrel, rabbit, and rac- must possess and carry a card or certificate

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of completion. Each youth hunter must re- Lake, Dempsey Lake, Long Lake, Rhinehart main within sight and normal voice contact Lake, and Round Lake during waterfowl of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must hunts. possess and carry a refuge permit and may supervise no more than one youth hunter. D’ARBONNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 10. We prohibit the use of dogs to trail A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow wounded deer. hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock 11. We prohibit possession or distribution on designated areas of the refuge in accord- of bait or hunting with aid of bait, including ance with State regulations subject to the any grain, salt, minerals or other feed or following conditions: nonnaturally occurring attractant on the 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge (see § 32.2(h)). refuge permit. 12. Deer hunters hunting from concealed 2. We prohibit waterfowl hunting in the ground blinds must display a minimum of 400 ‘‘Beanfield’’ area west of Bayou D’Arbonne square inches (2,600 cm2) of hunter orange and between Holland’s Bluff Road and the above or around their blinds visible from ‘‘Big Powerline’’ east of Bayou D’Arbonne. 360°. We mark prohibited areas with blue paint D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance and signs. with State regulations subject to the fol- 3. We prohibit woodcock hunting in the lowing conditions: ‘‘Beanfield’’ area west of Bayou D’Arbonne. 1. Conditions A4, A7, A9, A13, A14, A16, A17, 4. We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. and B6 apply. (noon) during the State season except when 2. We require anglers to possess and carry closed during the special teal season and at all times a signed copy of a current refuge State youth waterfowl hunt. hunting/fishing permit. 5. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier 3. At the Bushley Bayou Unit, we allow than 4 a.m. fishing and crawfishing year-round. We allow 6. We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 trotlines, but you must tend them at least m) of the maintained rights of way of roads once every 24 hours and reset them when re- (see § 27.31 of this chapter), and from above- ceding water levels expose them. You must ground oil or gas or electrical transmission attach them with a length of cotton line facilities. that extends into the water. We allow yo- 7. We prohibit leaving boats, blinds, and yos, but you must attend and only use them decoys unattended. from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour 8. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and after legal sunset. We only allow rec- retrieve when hunting for migratory game reational gear (slat traps, wire nets, and birds. hoop nets) by refuge Special Use Permit and 9. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- only in Bushley Creek, Big Bushley Creek, cessfully complete a State-approved hunter and Little Bushley Creek. education course. While hunting each youth 4. At the Headquarters Unit, we allow year- must possess and carry a card or certificate round fishing on Cowpen Bayou and the of completion. Each youth hunter must re- Highway 28 borrow pits. We open fishing on main within sight and normal voice contact the remainder of the Headquarters Unit in- of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must cluding Duck Lake, Muddy Bayou, Willow possess and carry a refuge permit and may Lake, and the Highway 84 borrow pits from supervise no more than two youth hunters. March 1 through October 31. We only allow 10. We prohibit any person or group to act pole and line or rod and reel fishing. We pro- as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other hibit snagging. capacity that any other individual(s) pays or 5. We allow fishing from 1 hour before legal promises to pay directly or indirectly for sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. services rendered to any other person or per- 6. At the Headquarters Unit, we only allow sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of launching of trailered boats at designated whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- boat ramps. You may launch small, hand- ting, lodging, or club membership. carried boats at nonboat ramp sites. We pro- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting hibit dragging boats or driving vehicles (see of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opos- § 27.31 of this chapter) onto road shoulders to sum on designated areas of the refuge in ac- launch boats. cordance with State regulations subject to 7. We prohibit the taking or possession of the following conditions: all snakes, frogs, turtles, salamanders, and 1. Conditions A1, A6, A9, and A10 apply. mollusks by any means (see § 27.21 of this 2. We prohibit hunting in the ‘‘Beanfield’’ chapter). area west of Bayou D’Arbonne after October 8. We prohibit bank fishing on Bushley 31. Creek and fishing in Black Lake, Dempsey 3. We prohibit possession of firearms larger Lake, Long Lake, Rhinehart Lake, and than .22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, and Round Lake during deer-gun and primitive buckshot while engaged in upland game firearms hunts. We prohibit fishing in Black hunting.

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4. You may hunt raccoon and opossum dur- possess and carry a refuge permit and may ing the daylight hours of rabbit and squirrel supervise no more than one youth hunter. season and at night during December and 11. We prohibit possession or distribution January. You may use dogs for night hunt- of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, in- ing. You may take raccoon and opossum on cluding any grain, salt, minerals, or other the refuge, but we prohibit their sale for feed or any nonnaturally occurring attract- human consumption. ant on the refuge (see § 32.2(h)). 5. You may use dogs to hunt squirrel and D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the rabbit after the last refuge Gun Deer Hunt. refuge in accordance with State regulations 6. You may only use horses and mules to subject to the following conditions: hunt raccoon and opossum at night after ob- 1. We prohibit leaving boats and other pertaining a special permit at the refuge office. sonal property on the refuge unattended. 7. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier 2. You must tend trotlines daily. You must than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 attach ends of trotlines by a length of cotton hours after legal shooting hours. line that extends into the water. 8. You may only possess approved nontoxic 3. We prohibit commercial fishing. Rec- shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). This re- reational fishing using commercial gear (slat quirement only applies to the use of shotgun traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit ammunition. (that you must possess and carry) available C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of at the refuge office. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 4. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see refuge in accordance with State regulations § 27.21 of this chapter). subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A3 (for gun deer hunting), DELTA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A6, A10, and B7 apply. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 2. We allow general gun deer hunting on hunting of duck, goose, and coot on des- the following days: the first consecutive Sat- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance urday and Sunday of November, the Friday, with State regulations subject to the fol- Saturday, and Sunday following Thanks- lowing conditions. giving Day, and the second Saturday and 1. We allow waterfowl hunting on Wednes- Sunday after Thanksgiving Day. We allow days, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays archery deer hunting during the entire State from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 12 season. p.m. (noon), including the State special teal 3. We allow a restricted Gun Deer Hunt for season, State youth waterfowl season, and hunters with Class I Wheelchair Bound Per- State light goose special conservation sea- mit issued by the Louisiana Department of son. Wildlife and Fisheries on the second consecu- 2. We only allow temporary blinds. You tive Saturday and Sunday of November. Only must remove both blinds and decoys (see permitted hunters may carry firearms (see § 27.93 of this chapter) by 12 p.m. (noon). § 27.42 of this chapter). 3. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and 4. The daily bag limit is one antlered and retrieve when hunting for migratory game one antlerless deer. The State season limit birds. applies. 4. Hunters must possess and carry a valid 5. You must check all deer taken during refuge hunt permit. general Gun Deer Hunts at a refuge check 5. We only allow hunting on those portions station between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the of the refuge that lie northwest of Main Pass same day taken unless stated otherwise in and south of Raphael Pass. the annual refuge hunting brochure and per- 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic mit. shot while hunting on the refuge (see 6. Archery hunters must possess and carry § 32.2(k)). We prohibit possession of buckshot, proof of completion of the International slugs, rifles, or rifle ammunition. Bowhunters Education Program. 7. We prohibit air-thrust boats, mud boats, 7. We prohibit leaving deer stands, blinds, and air-cooled propulsion engines on the ref- and other equipment unattended. uge. 8. Deer hunters must wear hunter orange 8. We close all refuge lands between Raph- as per State deer hunting regulations on ael Pass and Main Pass to all entry during Wildlife Management Areas. the State waterfowl hunting season. 9. We prohibit hunters placing, or hunting 9. We prohibit discharge of firearms (see from, stands on pine trees with white paint- § 27.42 of this chapter) within 250 yards (225 ed bands/rings. m) of buildings or worksites, such as oil or 10. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- gas production facilities. cessfully complete a State-approved hunter 10. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- education course. While hunting each youth cessfully complete a State-approved hunter must possess and carry a card or certificate education course. While hunting, each youth of completion. Each youth hunter must re- must possess and carry a card or certificate main within sight and normal voice contact of completion. Each youth hunter must re- of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must main within sight and normal voice contact

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of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. During State possess and carry a refuge permit and may waterfowl hunting seasons; however, we only supervise no more than two youth hunters allow recreational fishing and crabbing from 11. We prohibit any person or group to act after 12 p.m. (noon) until 1⁄2 hour after legal as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other sunset. capacity that any other individual(s) pays or 2. We prohibit all commercial finfishing promises to pay directly or indirectly for and shellfishing. services rendered to any other person or per- 3. We prohibit the use of trotlines, sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of limblines, slat traps, jug lines, nets, or alli- weather such payment is for guiding, outfit- gator lines. ting, lodging, or club membership. 4. Conditions A8, A10, and A11 apply 12. We open the refuge from 1⁄2 hour before 5. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset § 27.21 of this chapter). with the exception that hunters may enter the refuge earlier, but not before 4 a.m. GRAND COTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow of rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in hunting of duck, goose, coot, mourning dove, accordance with State regulations subject to snipe, rail, and woodcock on designated the following conditions: areas of the refuge (shown on the refuge 1. The refuge rabbit season opens the day hunting brochure map) in accordance with after the State duck season closes and con- State regulations subject to the following tinues through the remainder of the State conditions: rabbit season. 1. We require hunters and anglers age 16 2. We restrict hunting to shotgun only. and older to purchase and carry a signed ref- 3. We allow dogs for rabbit hunting. uge special recreational activity permit. 4. Conditions A4 through A10 (each adult 2. Hunters must check-in and check out may supervise no more than two youth hunt- subject to refuge-specific terms (see refuge ers during upland game hunting), A11, and hunting brochure for details). A12 apply. 3. The refuge opens at 4 a.m. and closes 1 C. Big Game Hunting. We only allow arch- hour after legal sunset. ery hunting of white-tailed deer and hog on 4. Youth hunters under age 18 must suc- designated areas of the refuge in accordance cessfully complete a State-approved hunter with State archery regulations subject to education course. While hunting, each youth the following conditions: must possess and carry a card or certificate 1. Conditions A4 through A12 apply, with of completion. Each youth hunter must re- the following exception to condition A10: main within sight and normal voice contact Each adult can only supervise one youth of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may hunter. supervise no more than two youth hunters 1. We only allow recreational fishing and during waterfowl hunts. crabbing from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise 5. You must use designated parking areas until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. During State to participate in any refuge public use activ- waterfowl hunting seasons; however, we only ity. allow recreational fishing and crabbing from 6. We prohibit camping or parking over- after 12 p.m. (noon) until 1⁄2 hour after legal night on the refuge. sunset. 7. We prohibit discharge of firearms (see 2. We allow archery deer hunting October 1 § 27.42 of this chapter) except when hunting. through 31 (either sex) and from the day 8. We prohibit marking of trails with non- after the close of the State duck season biodegradable flagging tape. through the end of the State deer archery 9. We allow use of ATVs on designated season. trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) from the 3. Hunters must only use portable stands first Saturday in September to the last day for archery deer hunting. of the State rabbit season. An ATV is an off- 4. We prohibit dogs and driving of deer for road vehicle with factory specifications not archery deer hunting. to exceed the following: weight 750 pounds 5. You may only take hog with archery (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and equipment. width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV 6. We prohibit possession or distribution of tires to those no larger than 25×12 with a bait or hunting with the aid of bait, includ- maximum 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a ing any grain, salt, minerals or other feed or maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi as any nonnaturally occurring attractant on indicated on the tire by the manufacturer. the refuge (see § 32.2(h)). 10. We prohibit horses and mules. D. Sport Fishing. We allow recreational 11. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 fishing and crabbing on designated areas of m) of any public road, refuge road, trail or the refuge in accordance with State regula- ATV trail, building, residence, or designated tions subject to the following conditions: public facility. 1. We only allow recreational fishing and 12. We prohibit transport of loaded weap- crabbing from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise ons on an ATV (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter).

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13. We prohibit blocking of gates or trails 2. We allow rabbit hunting during the (see § 27.31(h) of this chapter) with vehicles or State season. ATVs. 3. We only allow rabbit dogs after the close 14. We prohibit ATVs on trails/roads (see of the State deer rifle season. § 27.31 of this chapter) not specifically des- 4. We require the owner’s name and phone ignated by signs for ATV use. number on the collars of all dogs. 15. We only allow nonmotorized boats or 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic electric-powered motors. shot (see § 32.2(k)) for upland game hunting. 16. We allow incidental take of raccoon, This requirement only applies to the use of feral hog, beaver, nutria, and coyote while shotgun ammunition. you are hunting migratory birds, upland 6. We allow the use of .22 caliber or less game, or big game, with weapons legal for rimfire rifles or shotguns to hunt upland that hunt only. game. 17. We only allow waterfowl (duck, goose, 7. We prohibit possession or distribution of coot) hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays bait or hunting with the aid of bait, includ- until 12 p.m. (noon) during the Statewide ing any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or duck season. nonnaturally occurring attractant on the 18. We only allow the use of shotguns while refuge (see § 32.2(h)). waterfowl hunting. 8. We require hunters participating in spe- 19. We prohibit handguns for hunting (see cial dog seasons for rabbit to wear a min- § 27.42 of this chapter). imum of an unbroken, hunter-orange cap. All 20. You must remove all decoys, portable other hunters and archers (while on the blinds, and boats (see § 27.93 of this chapter) ground), except waterfowl hunters, also must daily. wear an unbroken, hunter-orange cap during 21. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and the special dog seasons for rabbit. retrieve when hunting for migratory game C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of birds. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 22. The refuge will hold lotteries to hunt refuge as shown on the refuge hunting bro- waterfowl from blinds on designated sections chure map in accordance with State regula- of the refuge during the regular State water- tions subject to the following conditions: fowl season subject to refuge-specific dates, 1. Conditions A1 through A11, and A13 terms, and selection process (see refuge through A16, A20, A24 through A28, B6, and hunting brochure for details). Youth ages 10 B7 apply. to 17 and their adult co-applicant supervisors 2. We allow archery hunting in designated are given preference in these lottery hunts. units subject to refuge-specific dates and Once selected in the lottery, the youth co- harvest restrictions (see refuge hunting bro- applicant must be present on the day of the chure for details). hunt for the permit to be valid. In the event 3. We allow only portable deer stands (see that we receive no youth applications for a §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Deer stands given hunting date, we will fill blinds with must have the owner’s name, address, and adult applicants for that date. All hunts are phone number clearly printed on the stand. subject to water availability. Hunters may erect stands 2 days before hunt- 23. Individuals utilizing the refuge are sub- ing season; however, they must place stands ject to inspections of permits, licenses, hunt- in a nonhunting position at the conclusion of ing equipment, bag limits, and boats and ve- each hunt and remove them on the last day hicles by law enforcement officers. of the State archery deer season. 24. We prohibit the possession of saws, saw 4. We prohibit hunters to drive deer or to blades, or machetes. use pursuit dogs. We prohibit the use of dogs 25. We prohibit trapping. to trail wounded deer or hogs. 26. Hunting is subject to closure due to D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and sea- high water conditions. sonal take of crawfish in designated waters 27. We prohibit any person or group to act of the refuge as shown on the crawfish per- as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other mit map in accordance with State regula- capacity that any other individual(s) pays or tions subject to the following conditions: promises to pay directly or indirectly for 1. Conditions A1, A5, A6, A10, A11, A13 services rendered to any other person or per- through A15, A19, A20, and A26 apply. sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of 2. We only allow bank fishing in Coulee Des whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- Grues along Little California Road. ting, lodging, or club membership. 3. We only allow fishing with pole and line. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 4. We prohibit leaving parking areas to fish of rabbit on designated areas of the refuge as until legal sunrise. shown on the refuge hunting brochure map 5. We allow fishing and crawfishing from in accordance with State regulations subject legal sunrise to legal sunset. to the following conditions: 6. We allow recreational crawfishing sub- 1. Conditions A1 through A11, and A13 ject to refuge-specific dates and terms (see through A16, A20, and A24 through A28 apply. refuge hunting brochure for details).

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7. We require anglers to take crawfish waterfowl hunts, one adult may supervise no using pyramid nets with webbing made of more than two youth hunters. cotton or nylon. We prohibit wire traps. 9. You must remove all hunting-related 8. You may harvest 100 lbs. (45 kg) of craw- equipment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) imme- fish per permit per day. diately following each day’s hunt. 9. We prohibit sale of crawfish taken from 10. Limited permit waterfowl hunting con- the refuge. sists of youth (age 17 and younger) and sen- 10. We prohibit glass containers on the ref- ior (age 55 and older) lottery hunts. We pro- uge. vide hunt dates and application information 11. You must remove all crawfishing gear to the public through the media early each (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from refuge prop- fall. We notify successful applicants prior to erty after each day’s visit. the applicable hunt season. The permitted 12. We prohibit possession of cleaned or youth and/or senior must be present in the processed fish on the refuge. blind for his/her guest to hunt. We allow only 13. We prohibit the harvest of frog, turtle, successful applicants and their guests within snake, or mollusk (see §27.21 of this chapter). Unit B. 14. We prohibit launching boats with trail- 11. We prohibit overnight camping on the ers, put or placed, in Coulee des Grues from refuge. refuge property. 12. We prohibit possession of alcohol in the hunt areas during the hunting season. LACASSINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery as hunting of goose, duck, gallinule, and coot the only form of hunting for white-tailed on designated areas of the refuge in accord- deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- ance with State regulations subject to the cordance with State regulations subject to following conditions: the following conditions: 1. We require every individual hunter to 1. Conditions A1, A6, A8 (each adult may possess and carry a signed refuge hunting supervise no more than one youth hunter permit. during big game hunts), A9, A11, and A12 2. We only allow hunting on designated apply. areas of the refuge. These areas include the 2. We only allow archery hunting for marshes south of the Intracoastal Waterway white-tailed deer from October 1 through Oc- and the area east of the Lacassine Bayou ex- tober 31. cluding Unit B (lottery hunt area west of 3. We prohibit entrance to the hunting area Streeter Road), Unit F, and the headquarters earlier than 4 a.m. Hunters must leave no area along Streeter Road (see refuge map). later than 1 hour after legal sunset. 3. We allow hunting Wednesdays, Thurs- 4. We prohibit hunting in the headquarters days, Saturdays, and Sundays of the State area along Nature Road and along the teal and duck seasons (western zone). We Lacassine Pool Wildlife Drive (see refuge close the refuge to hunting during the map). ‘‘goose only’’ waterfowl season. State daily 5. We allow boats of all motor types and of and season harvest limits apply. 25 hp or less in Lacassine Pool. 4. We prohibit entering the hunting area 6. We prohibit boats in Lacassine Pool and earlier than 4 a.m., and shooting hours end Unit D from October 16 through March 14. We at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. prohibit boats in Units A and C. 5. We only allow firearms (see § 27.42 of this 7. We allow only foot access to the Unit F chapter) legal for waterfowl hunting in the area. refuge hunting area. 8. We prohibit firearms while deer hunting 6. We prohibit all boat motors, including or scouting. trolling motors, in refuge marshes. We pro- 9. We prohibit possession or distribution of hibit air-thrust boats and ATVs on the ref- bait or hunting with the aid of bait, includ- uge (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter). ing any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed 7. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 on any nonnaturally occurring attractant on m) of refuge canals; waterways; public roads; the refuge (see § 32.2(h)). buildings; aboveground oil, gas, or electrical D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- transmission facilities; or designated public ignated areas of the refuge in accordance facilities. Hunting parties must remain a dis- with State regulations subject to the fol- tance of no less than 150 yards (135 m) away lowing conditions: from another hunter. 1. Conditions A11, C7, and C8 apply. 8. All hunters born on or after September 1, 2. We allow fishing March 15 through Octo- 1969, must successfully complete a State-ap- ber 15. proved hunter education course. While hunt- 3. You may enter the refuge 1 hour before ing, each youth must possess and carry a legal sunrise, and you must leave 1 hour card or certificate of completion. Each youth after legal sunset. hunter must remain within sight and normal 4. We prohibit fishing in the headquarters voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. For display pond.

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5. We prohibit bank fishing from the road, ATV trail, hiking trail, building, resi- Lacassine Pool Wildlife Drive. dence, designated public facility, or active 6. We prohibit air-thrust boats, ATVs, and oil well site, production facility, or equip- Jet Skis on the refuge (see § 27.31(f) of this ment. chapter). 11. We prohibit transport of loaded weap- 7. We prohibit dragging or driving of boats ons on an ATV (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter). over levees. For muzzleloaders, we define loaded as cap 8. You must only launch trailered boats at on primer. the cement ramps at the public boat 12. We prohibit blocking of gates or trails launches in Lacassine Pool. (see § 27.31(h) of this chapter) with vehicles or 9. We only allow boats powered by paddling ATVs. or trolling motors in the Unit D impound- 13. We prohibit all other hunting during ment within Lacassine Pool. refuge lottery primitive firearms deer hunts. 10. We prohibit motors in the refuge 14. We allow incidental take of raccoon, marshes outside of Lacassine Pool. feral hog, beaver, nutria, and coyote while 11. We only allow fishing with rod and reel migratory bird hunting, upland game hunt- or pole and line on refuge waters. ing, and big game hunting with weapons 12. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see legal for that hunt. § 27.21 of this chapter). 15. We allow motors up to 25 hp in Possum LAKE OPHELIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Bayou (north of Boat Ramp), Palmetto Bayou, Duck Lake, Westcut Lake, Pt. Basse, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow and Nicholas Lake. hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, 16. We allow electric-powered or non- snipe, rail, and mourning dove on designated motorized boats in Dooms Lake, Lake Long, areas of the refuge in accordance with State and Possum Bayou (south of Boat Ramp). regulations subject to the following condi- 17. We only allow waterfowl (duck, goose, tions: coot) hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Sat- 1. We require hunters and anglers age 16 urdays, and Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon) dur- and older to purchase and carry a signed ref- ing the Statewide duck season. uge special recreational activity permit. 18. We only allow the use of shotguns while 2. Hunters must check-in and check out waterfowl hunting. subject to refuge-specific terms (see refuge 19. You must remove all decoys, portable hunting brochure for details). blinds, and boats (see § 27.93 of this chapter) 3. The refuge opens at 4 a.m. and closes 1 daily. hour after legal sunset. 4. Youth hunters under age 18 must suc- 20. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and cessfully complete a State-approved hunter retrieve when hunting for migratory game education course. While hunting, each youth birds. must possess and carry a card or certificate 21. We will allow incidental take of mourn- of completion. Each youth hunter must re- ing dove while migratory bird hunting on main within sight and normal voice contact days open to waterfowl hunting. of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may 22. Persons using the refuge are subject to supervise no more than two youth hunters inspections of permits, licenses, hunting during waterfowl hunts. equipment, bag limits, boats, and vehicles by 5. You must use designated parking areas law enforcement officers. to participate in any refuge public use activ- 23. We prohibit trapping. ity. 24. We prohibit handguns for hunting (see 6. We prohibit camping or parking over- § 27.42 of this chapter). night on the refuge. 25. We prohibit vehicles having wheels with 7. We prohibit marking of trails with non- a wheel-tire combination having a radius of biodegradable flagging tape. 17 inches (42.5 cm) or more from the center of 8. We allow use of ATVs on designated the hub (measured horizontal to ground). trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) from the 26. We prohibit any person or group to act first Saturday in September until the last as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other day of refuge turkey season. We define ATV capacity that any other individual(s) pays or as an off-road vehicle with factory specifica- promises to pay directly or indirectly for tions not to exceed the following: weight 750 services rendered to any other person or per- lbs. (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of width-48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- tires to those no larger than 25×12 with a ting, lodging or club membership. maximum 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of (3.15 kg) as indicated on the tire by the man- the refuge as shown on the refuge hunting ufacturer. brochure map in accordance with State regu- 9. We prohibit horses or mules. lations subject to the following conditions: 10. We prohibit hunting or shooting within 1. Conditions A1 through A16, A19, and A22 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge through A26 apply.

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2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting in 8. We allow electric-powered or non- Hunt Unit 2B subject to refuge-specific dates motorized boats in Lake Ophelia from No- and terms (see refuge hunting brochure for vember 1 through December 15 (see refuge details). hunting brochure for details). 3. We only allow squirrel and rabbit dogs 9. You may kill one deer of either sex per after the close of the State deer rifle season. day during the refuge archery season. Deer We allow no more than two dogs per hunting killed on the refuge count towards the State party. bag limit. 4. Dog owners must place their name and 10. We require a minimum of 400 square phone number on the collars of all their inches (2,600 cm2) of unbroken hunter orange dogs. as the outermost layer of clothing on the 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic chest and back, and in addition we require a shot (see § 32.2(k)) for upland game hunting. hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange during This requirement only applies to the use of all deer lottery youth gun hunts and quota shotgun ammunition. primitive firearms hunts. Deer hunters hunt- 6. We allow the use of .22 caliber or less ing from concealed ground blinds must dis- rimfire rifles or shotguns to hunt upland play above or around their blinds a minimum game. of 400 square inches of hunter orange which 7. We prohibit possession or distribution of is visible from 360o. bait or hunting with the aid of bait, includ- 11. Youth hunters under age 18 must suc- ing any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or cessfully complete a State-approved hunter nonnaturally occurring attractant on the education course. While hunting, each youth refuge (see § 32.2(h)). must possess and carry a card or certificate 8. We require hunters participating in spe- of completion. Each youth hunter must re- cial dog seasons for rabbit and squirrel to main within sight and normal voice contact wear a minimum of an unbroken hunter-or- of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may ange cap. All other hunters and archers supervise only one youth hunter during big (while on the ground), except waterfowl game hunts. hunters, also must wear an unbroken hunter- 12. There will be lottery deer primitive orange cap during the special dog seasons for firearm hunts subject to refuge-specific rabbit and squirrel. dates, terms, and selection process (see ref- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of uge hunting brochure for details). Applicants white-tailed deer and turkey on designated may not apply for more than one hunt. There areas of the refuge as shown on the refuge is a $5 nonrefundable application fee per per- hunting brochure map in accordance with son for each hunt application. State regulations subject to the following 13. We prohibit driving or screwing nails, conditions: spikes, or other metal objects into trees or 1. Conditions A1 through A3, A5 through hunting from any tree in which such an ob- A16, A19, A22 through A26, B7, and B8 apply. ject has been driven (see §32.2(i)). 2. We only allow portable deer stands (see 14. We only allow turkey hunting during §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We require the first 14 days of the State season until 12 hunters to permanently attach their name, p.m. (noon). address, and phone number to the deer stand. 15. We allow the use and possession of lead Hunters may erect stands 2 days before hunt- shot for turkey hunting (see §32.2(k)). ing season; however, they must place stands 16. We prohibit the possession of saws, saw in a nonhunting position at the conclusion of blades, or machetes. each hunt and remove them on the last day D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- of the State archery deer season. ignated areas as described in the refuge 3. We allow archery hunting in Units 1A, hunting brochure in accordance with State 1B, 2A, and 2B subject to refuge-specific date regulations subject to the following condi- and harvest restrictions (see refuge hunting tions: brochure for dates). 1. Conditions A1, A5 through A9, A19 (see 4. We allow youth to hunt deer in the §27.93 of this chapter), and A22 through A25 closed area during the lottery youth deer apply. season. These gun hunts are subject to the 2. We allow sport fishing in Duck Lake, refuge-specific dates, terms, and selection Westcut Lake, Possum Bayou, Lake Long, process (see refuge hunting brochure for de- and the immediate vicinity of the Lake St. tails). Youth selected in prior years’ hunts Agnes drainage culverts on the Red River. may not apply. 3. We prohibit the use of gear or equipment 5. We prohibit the use of organized drives other than hook and line to catch bait fish. for taking or attempting to take game or 4. We allow fishing from March 1 through using pursuit dogs. October 15 from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 6. We allow archery equipment only during 5. You must attend yo-yos (within sight) at designated seasons. all times. 7. We prohibit the use of dogs to trail 6. We prohibit possession of largemouth wounded deer. bass less than 14 inches long (35 cm) and

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black and white crappie less than 10 inches 1. We open the refuge to hunting of deer long (25 cm). and hog during the State archery season, ex- 7. We prohibit cleaned or processed fish on cept prior to 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesdays the refuge. and Saturdays during State waterfowl sea- 8. We allow use of ATVs on the Duck Lake sons, when we close areas north of the Intra- ATV trail from March 15 through October 15. coastal Waterway to hunting of big game. 9. We prohibit the harvest of frog, turtle, 2. Hunters may only enter the refuge after snake, or mollusk (see §27.21 of this chapter). 4 a.m. and must exit by 1 hour after legal 10. We prohibit crawfishing. sunset. 3. You may take big game with archery MANDALAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE equipment and in accordance with State law. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow From October 1 through October 15, State hunting of migratory game birds in des- bucks-only regulations are in effect. From ignated areas of the refuge in accordance October 16 through February 15 you may with State regulations subject to the fol- take only one deer of either sex per day and lowing conditions: hunters may possess only one deer. The 1. We allow hunting of migratory game State season limits on deer apply. There is birds on Wednesdays and Saturdays until 12 no daily or possession limit on feral hogs. p.m. (noon). Hunters may only enter the ref- 4. All hunters must possess and carry proof uge after 4 a.m. of completion of the International Bow- 2. Prior to hunting, we must assign a ref- hunters’ Education Program when hunting. uge blind and issue a refuge lottery water- 5. We prohibit possession or distribution of fowl permit to any person entering, using, or bait or hunting with the aid of bait, includ- occupying the refuge for hunting migratory ing any grain, salt, minerals or other feed, or game birds. You may only hunt from your any nonnaturally occurring attractant on assigned blind. the refuge (see § 32.2(h)). 3. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- 6. Conditions A3 (except that an adult may cessfully complete a State-approved hunter supervise only one youth), A4, and A7 apply. education course. While hunting, each youth D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in all ref- must possess and carry a card or certificate uge waters in accordance with State regula- of completion. Each youth hunter under age tions subject to the following conditions: 16 must remain within sight and normal 1. We only allow recreational fishing. We voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. prohibit commercial fishing on the refuge. Each adult may supervise no more than two 2. We prohibit the use of unattended nets, refuge-permitted youth hunters. We require traps, or lines (trot, jog, bush, etc.). all adult supervisors and hunters of migra- 3. We allow fishing in the refuge year- tory waterfowl to possess and carry a State round. Hunter Safety Course Certificate. 4. The refuge is open from legal sunrise 4. All hunters must check-in and check out until legal sunset unless specifically stated at a refuge self-clearing check station. Each otherwise. hunter must list their name and certificate 5. Condition A7 applies. number on the self-clearing check station 6. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see form and deposit the form at a refuge self- § 27.21 of this chapter). clearing check station prior to hunting. RED RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Hunters must report all game taken on the refuge when checking out by using the self- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow clearing check station form. hunting of waterfowl (duck, goose, coot, gal- 5. Only one adult may occupy a blind with linule, rail, and snipe), woodcock, and dove up to two youths during a designated Lot- on designated areas of the refuge in accord- tery Youth Waterfowl Hunt. We allow no ance with State regulations subject to the more than three hunters to hunt from a following conditions: blind at one time during any waterfowl hunt. 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed 6. We prohibit firearms (see § 27.42 of this refuge permit. chapter) other than those used to take mi- 2. We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. gratory game birds in boats or in the posses- (noon) during the State season. sion of migratory game bird hunters. 3. We allow dove hunting on the days noted 7. We prohibit air-thrust boats or marsh in the refuge brochure. buggies on the refuge. We restrict motorized 4. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier boat use to existing canals, ditches, than 4 a.m. trenasses, and ponds. 5. We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] m) of the maintained rights of way of roads, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting from or across ATV trails, and from above- of white-tailed deer and feral hog on des- ground oil, gas, or electrical transmission fa- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance cilities. with State regulations subject to the fol- 6. We prohibit leaving boats, blinds, and lowing conditions: decoys unattended.

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7. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- retrieve when hunting for migratory game ignated areas of the refuge in accordance birds. with State regulations subject to the fol- 8. Youth hunters under age 16 must remain lowing conditions: within sight and normal voice contact of an 1. We prohibit leaving boats and other per- adult age 21 or older. Each adult may super- sonal property on the refuge unattended. vise no more than two youth hunters. 2. We prohibit boat launching with motors 9. We prohibit any person or group to act greater than 50 hp on all refuge waters. as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other 3. You must tend trotlines daily. You must capacity that pays other individual(s), pays attach ends of trotlines by a length of cotton or promises to pay directly or indirectly for line that extends into the water. service rendered to any other person or per- 4. We prohibit commercial fishing. Rec- sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of reational fishing using commercial gear (slat whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit ting, lodging, or club membership. (that you must possess and carry) available B. Small Game Hunting. We allow hunting of at the refuge office. quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, coyote, and 5. We prohibit the taking of alligator snap- opossum on designated areas of the refuge in ping turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: SABINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A7, and A8 (to hunt small game) apply. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 2. We allow hunting of raccoon and opos- hunting of light and white-fronted goose, sum during the daylight hours of rabbit and duck, and coot on areas designated by signs squirrel season. We allow night hunting dur- stating ‘‘Waterfowl Hunting Only’’ and delin- ing December and January. We prohibit the eated in the refuge regulations and on the selling of raccoon and opossum taken on the permit brochure map in accordance with refuge for human consumption. State regulations subject to the following 3. We allow the use of dogs to hunt squirrel conditions: and rabbit during January and February. 1. We require all hunters to possess and 4. To use horses and mules to hunt raccoon carry a signed refuge permit. and opossum at night, hunters must first ob- 2. We allow waterfowl hunting only on tain a Special Use Permit at the refuge of- Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sun- fice. days during the State teal season and during 5. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier the regular State waterfowl season for the than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 west zone. hours after legal shooting hours. 3. We allow hunters to enter the refuge and 6. We allow coyote hunting during all open launch boats only after 3 a.m. Shooting refuge hunts with weapons legal for the on- hours end at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. going hunt. 4. All hunters born on or after September 1, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1969, must successfully complete a State-ap- white-tailed deer, feral hogs, and turkey on proved hunter education course and possess designated areas of the refuge in accordance and carry a card or certificate of completion. with State regulations subject to the fol- Each youth hunter must remain within sight lowing conditions: and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A7, and A8 (to or older. For waterfowl hunts, one adult may hunt big game; each adult may supervise no supervise no more than two youth hunters. more than one youth hunter) and B6 apply. 5. You may access the hunt areas via the 2. We allow general gun deer hunting on boat launches at the West Cove Public Use the days noted. We allow archery deer hunt- Area, by vehicle on Vastar Road, and at des- ing during the entire State season. ignated turnouts within the refuge public 3. The daily bag limit is one either-sex hunt area along State Highway 27 (see § 27.31 deer. State season limit applies. of this chapter), unless otherwise posted. We 4. Deer hunters must wear hunter orange prohibit refuge entrance through adjacent as required by State deer hunting regula- private property or using the refuge to actions on Wildlife Management Areas. cess private property or leases. 5. We prohibit possession or distribution of 6. We allow launching of boats on trailers bait while in the field and hunting with the only at West Cove Public Use Area. We allow aid of bait, including any grain, salt, min- hand launching of small boats along Vastar eral, or any nonnatural occurring food at- Road (no trailers permitted). tractant on the refuge. 7. We prohibit dragging boats across the 6. We allow hog hunting during all open levee. refuge hunts with weapons legal for the on- 8. We allow operation of outboard motors going hunt. only in designated refuge canals and Old 7. We allow turkey hunting on the days North Bayou. We allow trolling motors with- noted in the brochure. in the refuge marshes.

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9. We prohibit air-thrust boats and per- fishing areas. We prohibit fishing activities, sonal motorized watercraft (e.g., Jet Skis) however, before legal sunrise and after legal unless otherwise posted. sunset. 10. You must use only portable blinds and 8. Crabbing: We allow recreational crab- those made of native vegetation. You must bing in designated areas of the refuge subject remove portable blinds, decoys, spent shells, to the following conditions: and all other personal equipment (see §§ 27.93 i. You must take crabs only with cotton and 27.94 of this chapter) each day. hand lines or drop nets up to 24 inches (60 11. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 cm) outside diameter. We prohibit use of m) of refuge canals, waterways, public roads, floats on crab lines. buildings, above-ground oil, gas or electrical ii. You must remove all hand lines, drop transmission facilities, or designated public nets, and bait (see §27.93 of this chapter) facilities. Hunting parties must maintain a from the refuge upon leaving. distance of no less than 150 yards (135 m) iii. We allow a daily limit on crabs of 5 away from another hunter. dozen (60) per vehicle or boat. 12. Each hunter must complete a Hunter 9. Cast Netting: We allow cast netting in Information Card at a self-clearing check designated areas of the refuge only during station after each hunt and before leaving the Louisiana Inland Shrimp Season subject the refuge. to the following conditions: 13. We prohibit any person or group from i. We allow cast netting only from 12 p.m. acting as guide, outfitter, or in any other ca- (noon) to legal sunset. pacity in which any other individual(s) pay ii. We only allow recreational cast netting or promise to pay directly or indirectly for for shrimp. You must immediately return all service rendered to any other person or per- fish, crabs, or other incidental take (by sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of catch) to the water before continuing to cast whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- net. ting, lodging, or club membership. iii. We allow a daily shrimp limit of 5 gal- 14. We allow dogs to only locate, point, and lons (19 L) of heads-on shrimp per day, per retrieve when hunting for migratory game vehicle, or per boat. birds. iv. Shrimp must remain in your actual cus- 15. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) tody while on the refuge. (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter). v. You may cast net only from the bank B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] and wharves at Hog Island Gully and Blue C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] Crab Public Use Areas and 1A-1B Public Use D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, crab- Areas or at sites along Hwy. 27 that provide bing, and cast netting in designated areas of developed safe access and that we do not post the refuge in accordance with State regula- and sign as closed areas. tions subject to the following conditions: vi. We prohibit cast netting at or around 1. Bank and wharf access for fishing are the Northline and West Cove Public Use Area available year-round at the Public Use Areas or on or around any boat launch. along State Highway 27. You may only ac- vii. You may cast net from a boat through- cess the refuge by boat during the March 15 out the refuge except where posted and to October 15 open period. signed as closed. 2. We allow use of rod and reel, pole and viii. We prohibit reserving a place or sav- line, or jug and line. We prohibit the use or ing a space for yourself or others by any possession of any other type of fishing gear, means to include placing unattended equip- including limb lines, gill nets, or trot lines. ment in designated cast-netting areas. We limit jug and line to 10 per boat, and you ix. We prohibit swimming and/or wading in must attend them at all times. You must the refuge canals or wading in the canals and mark all jugs with the attendant’s fishing li- waterways. cense number and remove them (see § 27.93 of 10. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see this chapter) from the refuge daily. §27.21 of this chapter). 3. You must only launch boats with motors TENSAS RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE at the designated boat ramps at the Hog Is- land Gully and West Cove Public Use Areas. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 4. We allow only nonmotorized boats in the hunting of duck, coot, woodcock, and snipe 1A and 1B management units. on designated areas of the refuge in accord- 5. We only allow operation of outboard mo- ance with State regulations subject to the tors in designated refuge canals, Old North following conditions: Bayou, and Management Unit 3 (40 hp max- 1. We allow hunting of duck and coot on imum in Unit 3). We allow trolling motors Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sun- within the refuge marshes. days until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State 6. Conditions A7, A9, A13 (fishing guide), season. We prohibit migratory bird hunting and A15 apply. during refuge gun hunts for deer. 7. We allow anglers to enter the refuge by 2. We allow hunting of woodcock on des- boat from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 ignated areas of the refuge in accordance hour after legal sunset in order to access with State regulations.

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3. We allow refuge hunters to enter the ref- tion will be available at the refuge head- uge no earlier than 4 a.m., and they must quarters. leave no later than 2 hours after legal sunset 11. While visiting the refuge, we prohibit: unless they are participating in the refuge spotlighting (see §27.73 of this chapter), lit- raccoon hunt. tering (see §27.94 of this chapter), fires (see 4. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed’’ or ‘‘No §27.95(a) of this chapter), trapping, man- Waterfowl Hunting Zone,’’ we prohibit hunt- drives for game, possession of alcoholic bev- ing of migratory birds at any time. The Pub- erages in hunting areas (see §§32.2(j) and 27.81 lic Use Regulations brochure will be avail- of this chapter), possession of open alcoholic able at the refuge headquarters in July. beverage containers, flagging, engineers 5. We allow shotguns equipped with a sin- tape, paint, unleashed pets (see §26.21(b) of gle-piece magazine plug that allows the gun this chapter), and parking/blocking trail and to hold no more than two shells in the maga- gate entrances (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). zine and one in the chamber. We prohibit We also prohibit hunting or shooting within target practicing or shooting to unload mod- 150 feet (45 m) of a designated public road, ern firearms on the refuge at any time. Shot- maintained road, trail, fire breaks, dwell- gun hunters must possess only an approved ings, and above-ground oil and gas produc- nontoxic shot when hunting migratory birds tion facilities. We define a maintained road (see § 32.2(k)). We require hunters to unload or trail as one which has been mowed, and encase all guns transported in auto- disked, or plowed. mobiles and boats or on all-terrain vehicles 12. We require a Tensas River National (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter). We allow fire- Wildlife Refuge Access Permit for all migra- arms on the refuge only during the refuge tory bird hunts. You may find the permit on hunting season. the front of the Public Use Regulations brochure. 6. We prohibit permanent or pit blinds on 13. We prohibit field dressing of game with- the refuge. You must remove all blind mate- in 150 feet (45 m) of parking areas, main- rials and decoys following each day’s hunt. tained roads, and trails. 7. We allow nonmotorized boats, electric 14. We require a refuge access permit for motors, and boats with motors 10 hp or less all migratory bird hunts. You may find per- in refuge lakes, streams, and bayous. We re- mits on the front of the Public Use Regula- quire that boat passengers wear personal tions brochure. floatation devices when using a boat to ac- 15. Youth hunters under age 16 must success the refuge. Hunters must equip all mo- cessfully complete a State-approved hunter torized boats with navigation lights and use education course. While hunting each youth them according to State regulations. We pro- must possess and carry a card or certificate hibit boat storage on the refuge. Hunters of completion. Each youth hunter must re- must remove boats daily (see § 27.93 of this main within sight and normal voice contact chapter). of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult can 8. We require all waterfowl hunters to re- supervise no more than two youth hunters port their game immediately after each hunt during waterfowl hunts. at the check station nearest to the point of B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting take. of raccoon, squirrel, and rabbit on designated 9. We prohibit baiting or the possession of areas of the refuge in accordance with State bait while on the refuge at any time (see regulations subject to the following condi- §32.2(h)). tions: 10. We allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trav- 1. We allow raccoon hunting beginning el on designated trails for access typically January 1 and typically ending the first from September 15 to the last day of the ref- week in February. We allow raccoon hunters uge squirrel season. We open designated to hunt from legal sunset to legal sunrise trails from 4 a.m. to no later than 2 hours with the aid of dogs, horses, mules, and use after legal sunset unless otherwise specified. of lights. We only allow such use of lights on We define an ATV as an off-road vehicle (not the refuge at the point of kill. We prohibit legal for highway use) with factory specifica- all other use of lights for hunting on the ref- tions not to exceed the following: Weight 750 uge. Hunt dates will be available at refuge pounds (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), headquarters in July. We prohibit ATVs dur- and width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ing the raccoon hunt. ATV tires to those no larger than 25 × 12 2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting with a 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and max- with and without dogs. We will allow hunt- imum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi. We re- ing without dogs from the beginning of the quire an affixed refuge ATV permit that State season and typically ending the day hunters may obtain from the refuge head- before the refuge deer primitive firearms quarters, typically in July. Hunters using hunt. We do not require you to wear hunter the refuge physically challenged all-terrain orange during the squirrel and rabbit hunt trails must possess the State’s Physically without dogs. Squirrel and rabbit hunting Challenged Program Hunter Permit. Addi- with or without dogs will begin the day after tional physically challenged access informa- the refuge deer primitive firearms hunt and

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will end the last day of the refuge squirrel hunt to areas where we allow modern fire- season, which typically ends on February 15. arms. 3. We close squirrel and rabbit hunting dur- 4. We will conduct guided quota youth deer ing the following gun hunts for deer: hunts and guided quota deer hunts for the refugewide youth hunt, primitive firearms physically challenged in the Greenlea Bend hunt, and modern firearms hunt. area typically in December and January. 4. We allow hunters to enter the refuge Hunt dates and permit application proce- after 4 a.m., and they must depart no later dures will be available at the refuge head- than 2 hours after legal sunset unless they quarters in July. are participating in the refuge raccoon hunt. 5. We will conduct a refuge-wide youth deer 5. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we pro- hunt during the Statewide youth hunt week- hibit upland game hunting at any time. end typically in November. Hunt dates will 6. We allow .22 caliber rimfire weapons and be available at refuge headquarters in July. shotguns equipped with a single-piece maga- Each participating youth must be ages 8 to zine plug that allows the gun to hold no 15, must possess proof of completion of an more than two shells in the magazine and approved Hunter Safety Course, and must be one in the chamber. We prohibit target prac- accompanied at all times by an adult age 21 ticing or shooting to unload modern firearms or older. Each hunting adult can supervise on the refuge at any time. Shotgun hunters only one youth. must possess only an approved nontoxic shot 6. Hunters may take only one deer (one when hunting upland game (see § 32.2(k)). We buck or one doe) per day during refuge deer require hunters to unload and encase all hunts except during guided youth and phys- guns transported in automobiles and boats ically challenged hunts where the limit will or on all-terrain vehicles (see § 27.42(b) of this be one antlerless and one antlered deer per chapter). We define loaded as shells in gun or day. caps on muzzleloader. We allow firearms on 7. We allow turkey hunting the first 16 the refuge only during the refuge hunting days of the State turkey season. We will con- season. duct a youth turkey hunt the Saturday and 7. We require all upland game hunters to Sunday before the regular State turkey sea- report their game immediately after each son. Hunters may harvest two bearded tur- hunt at the check station nearest to the keys per season. We allow the use and pos- point of take. session of lead shot while turkey hunting on 8. Conditions A7, A10, A11, and A13 apply. the refuge. We allow use of nonmotorized bi- 9. We prohibit any hunter from using cycles on designated all-terrain vehicle climbing spikes or to hunt from a tree that trails. Although you may hunt turkey with- contains screw-in steps, nails, screw-in um- out displaying a solid-hunter-orange cap or brellas, or any metal objects that could dam- vest during your turkey hunt, we do rec- age trees (see § 32.2(i)). ommend its use. 10. We require a Tensas River National 8. We allow refuge hunters to enter the ref- Wildlife Refuge Access Permit for all upland uge no earlier than 4 a.m., and they must de- game hunts. Hunters will find permits on the part no later than 2 hours after legal sunset front of the Public Use Regulations bro- unless they are participating in the refuge chure. raccoon hunt. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 9. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we pro- white-tailed deer and turkey on designated hibit big game hunting at any time. We close areas of refuges in accordance with State ‘‘Closed Areas’’ (designated on the Public regulations subject to the following condi- Use Regulations brochure map) to all hunts. tions: We prohibit shooting into or across any 1. Deer archery season will begin the first closed area with a gun or archery equipment. Saturday in November and will conclude on 10. We allow shotguns that are equipped the last day of the State archery season with a single-piece magazine plug that al- (typically January 31). We prohibit archery lows the gun to hold no more than two shells hunting during the following refuge-wide in the magazine and one in the chamber. We deer hunts: youth gun hunt and modern fire- allow shotgun hunters to use rifled slugs arms hunts. We prohibit possession of pods, only when hunting deer. We prohibit hunters drug-tipped arrows, or other chemical sub- using or possessing buckshot while on the stances. refuge. We prohibit target practicing or 2. The deer primitive firearms season will shooting to unload modern firearms on the last 3 days and occur on a Monday, Tuesday, refuge at any time. We require hunters to and Wednesday in January. We will allow in- unload and encase all guns transported in line primitive firearms and magnified scopes. automobiles and boats or on all-terrain vehi- 3. We will conduct two 2–day quota, mod- cles (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter). We define ern-firearms hunts for deer typically in the loaded as shells in gun or caps on muzzle- month of December. Hunt dates and permit loader. We allow firearms on the refuge only application procedures will be available at during the refuge hunting season. refuge headquarters in July. We restrict 11. We allow primitive firearms hunters to hunters using a primitive firearm during this discharge their primitive firearms at the end

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of each hunt safely into the ground at least hunt at the check station nearest to the 150 feet (135 m) from any designated public point of take. road, maintained road, trail, fire break, 18. We prohibit baiting or the possession of dwelling, or above-ground oil and gas produc- bait while on the refuge at any time (see tion facility. We define a maintained road or §32.2(h)). We prohibit possession of chemical trail as one that has been mowed, disked, or baits or attractants used as bait. plowed, or one that is free of trees. 19. We prohibit any hunter to use climbing 12. We allow all-terrain vehicle travel on spikes or hunt from a tree that contains designated trails for access typically from screw-in steps, nails, screw-in umbrellas, or September 15 to the last day of the refuge any metal objects that could damage trees or squirrel season. Designated trails are open to possess any such items (see §32.2(i)). from 4 a.m. to no later than 2 hours after 20. While visiting the refuge, we prohibit: legal sunset unless otherwise specified. We spotlighting (see §27.73 of this chapter), lit- define an ATV as an off-road vehicle (not tering (see §27.94 of this chapter), fires (see legal for highway use) with factory specifica- §27.95 of this chapter), trapping, man-drives tions not to exceed the following: weight 750 for game, possession of alcoholic beverages pounds (338 kg), length 85 inches (213 cm), in hunting areas, possession of open alco- and width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict holic beverages (see §§32.2(j) and 27.81 of this ATV tires to those no larger than 25x12 with chapter), flagging, engineer’s tape, paint, un- a 1-inch (2.5-cm) lug height and maximum al- leashed pets (see §26.21(b) of this chapter), lowable tire pressure of 7psi. We require an parking/blocking trail and gate entrances affixed refuge all-terrain vehicle permit that (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). We also pro- hunters may obtain from the refuge head- hibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of a des- quarters typically in July. Hunters using the ignated public road, maintained road, trail, refuge physically challenged all-terrain fire break, dwelling, and above-ground oil trails must possess the State’s Physically and gas production facility. We define a Challenged Program Hunter Permit. Addi- maintained road or trail as one that has been tional physically challenged access informa- mowed, disked, or plowed. tion will be available at the refuge head- 21. We require a Tensas River National quarters. Wildlife Refuge Access Permit for all big 13. We allow nonmotorized boats, electric game hunts. Hunters may find the permit on motors, and boats with motors 10 horsepower the front of the Public Use Regulations bro- or less in refuge lakes, streams, and bayous. chure. We require that boat passengers wear per- 22. We prohibit field dressing of game with- sonal flotation devices when using a boat to in 150 feet (45 m) of parking areas, main- access the refuge. Hunters must equip all tained roads, and trails. motorized boats with navigation lights and D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- utilize them according to State regulations. ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- We prohibit storage of boats on the refuge. lowing conditions: Hunters must remove them daily. 1. We allow anglers to enter the refuge no 14. We prohibit deer hunters leaving deer earlier than 4 a.m., and they must depart no stands unattended before the opening day of later than 2 hours after legal sunset. the refuge archery season. They must re- 2. On areas open to fishing, State creel lim- move stands by the end of the last day of the its and regulations apply. refuge archery season. Hunters must clearly 3. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see mark stands left unattended on the refuge § 27.21 of this chapter). with the name and address of the stand 4. We allow anglers to operate non- owner. Hunters must remove portable stands motorized boats, electric motors, and boats from trees daily and place freestanding with motors 10 horsepower or less in refuge stands in a nonhunting position when unat- lakes, streams, and bayous. We require that tended. boat passengers wear personal flotation de- 15. We require deer hunters using primitive vices when using a boat under power to ac- firearms or modern firearms to display a cess the refuge. Anglers must equip all mo- solid- hunter-orange cap on their head and a torized boats with navigation lights and use solid-hunter-orange vest over their outer- them according to State regulations. We pro- most garment covering their chest and back. hibit boat storage on the refuge, and anglers Hunters must display the solid-hunter-or- must remove boats daily. ange items the entire time while in the field. 5. We allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV) travel 16. We require primitive firearms and mod- on designated trails for access typically from ern firearms hunters using ground blinds to September 15 to the last day of the refuge display outside of the blind 400 square inches squirrel season. Designated trails are open (2,600 cm2) of hunter orange, which is visible from 4 a.m. to no later than 2 hours after from all sides of the blind. Hunters must legal sunset unless otherwise specified. The wear orange vests and hats as their outer- only exception is the Mower Woods all-ter- most garments while inside the blind. rain trail, which is open year-round with the 17. 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road vehicle (not legal for highway use) with 9. We prohibit leaving boats, blinds, and factory specifications not to exceed the fol- decoys unattended. lowing: Weight 750 pounds (337.5 kg), length 10. We allow dogs to locate, point, and re- 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width of 48 inches trieve when hunting for migratory game (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no birds. We prohibit the use of dogs for hog larger than 25 × 12 with a 1-inch (2.5-cm) lug hunting. height and maximum allowable tire pressure 11. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- of 7 psi. We require an affixed refuge ATV cessfully complete a State-approved hunter permit that anglers may obtain from the ref- education course. While hunting, each youth uge headquarters typically in July. Anglers must possess and carry a card or certificate using the refuge physically challenged all- of completion. Each youth hunter must re- terrain trails must possess the State’s Phys- main within sight and normal voice contact ically Challenged Program Hunter Permit. of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may Additional physically challenged access in- supervise no more than two youth hunters. formation will be available at the refuge 12. We prohibit any person or group to act headquarters. as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other 6. While visiting the refuge, we prohibit: capacity that pay other individual(s), pays Spotlighting; littering; fires; possession of or promises to pay directly or indirectly for alcoholic beverages; flagging, engineer’s service rendered to any other person or per- tape, or paint; and parking/blocking trail and gate entrances (see §§ 27.31(h), 27.94, sons hunting on the refuge, regardless of 27.95(a) of this chapter, and 32.2(j)). whether such payment is for guiding, outfit- 7. We prohibit fish cleaning with 150 feet ting, lodging, or club membership. (45 m) of parking areas, maintained roads, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting and trails. of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, beaver, coyote, and opossum on designated areas of UPPER OUACHITA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl (duck, goose, coot, gal- 1. Conditions A1, A8, A9, A11, and A12 (to linule, rail, snipe), woodcock, and dove on hunt upland game) apply. designated areas of the refuge in accordance 2. We allow hunting west of the Ouachita with State regulations subject to the fol- River. We allow hunting on the east side of lowing conditions: the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy levee 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed and south of the crude oil pipeline which refuge permit. runs through Township 22N range 4E sections 2. We allow waterfowl hunting on the west 2,3,4 within the levee. side of the Ouachita River north of RCW 3. We prohibit possession of firearms larger Road. We allow waterfowl hunting on the than .22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, and east side of the Ouachita River outside the buckshot. Mollicy levee and south of the crude oil pipe- 4. We allow hunting of raccoon and opos- line which runs through Township 22N range sum during the daylight hours (legal sunrise 4E sections 2, 3, 4 within the levee. to legal sunset) of rabbit and squirrel season. 3. We allow woodcock hunting west of the We allow night hunting (legal sunset to legal Ouachita River. We allow woodcock hunting sunrise) during December and January, and on the east side of the Ouachita River out- we allow use of dogs for night hunting. We side the Mollicy levee and south of the crude prohibit the selling of raccoon and opossum oil pipeline which runs through Township taken on the refuge for human consumption. 22N range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 within the levee. 5. We allow the use of dogs to hunt squirrel 4. We allow dove hunting during the first 3 and rabbit after the last refuge Gun Deer days of the State season east of the Ouachita Hunt. River outside the Mollicy levee and south of 6. To use horses and mules to hunt raccoon the crude oil pipeline which runs through and opossum at night, hunters must first ob- Township 22N range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 within tain a special permit at the refuge office. the levee. 5. We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. 7. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier (noon) during the State season. than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 6. We will hold a limited youth waterfowl hours after legal shooting hours. lottery hunt during the State Youth Water- 8. We allow hunting of beaver and coyote fowl Hunt. Application instructions are during all open refuge hunts with weapons available at the refuge office. legal for the ongoing hunt. 7. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of than 4 a.m. white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on 8. We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 designated areas of the refuge in accordance m) of the maintained rights of ways of roads, with State regulations subject to the fol- from or across ATV trails, and from above- lowing conditions: ground oil, gas, or electrical transmission fa- 1. Conditions A1, A8, A9, A12 (to hunt big cilities. game), and B7 apply.

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2. We allow general gun deer hunting on traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit the following days: the first consecutive Sat- (that you must possess and carry) available urday and Sunday of November; the Friday, at the refuge office. Saturday, and Sunday following Thanks- 6. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see giving Day; and the second Saturday and § 27.21 of this chapter). Sunday after Thanksgiving Day. We allow [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 archery deer hunting during the entire State FR 29074, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6692, Feb. 11, season. 3. We allow deer and feral hog hunting west 1994; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 5277, Jan. of the Ouachita River. We allow deer hunting 26, 1995; 60 FR 62042, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 45367, on the east side of the Ouachita River out- Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 46395, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR side the Mollicy levee and south of the crude 47378, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46916, Sept. 3, 1998; oil pipeline which runs through Township 65 FR 30783, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56402, Sept. 22N range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 within the levee. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46357, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58945, 4. The daily bag limit is one either-sex Sept. 18, 2002; 68 FR 57316, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR deer. The State season limit applies. 54362, 54394, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 5. Archery hunters must possess and carry 17, 2004; 70 FR 54169, Sept. 13, 2005; 70 FR proof of completion of the International 56376, Sept. 27, 2005; 73 FR 33176, June 11, 2008; Bowhunters’ Education Program. 73 FR 51158, Aug. 29, 2008; 74 FR 45684, Sept. 6. We prohibit leaving deer stands, blinds, 3, 2009; 75 FR 18420, Apr. 12, 2010] and other equipment unattended. 7. Deer hunters must wear hunter orange § 32.38 Maine. as per State deer hunting regulations on The following refuge units have been Wildlife Management Areas. opened to hunting and/or fishing, and 8. We prohibit hunters placing stands or are listed in alphabetical order with hunting from stands on pine trees with white-painted bands/rings. applicable refuge-specific regulations. 9. Youth hunters under age 16 must suc- LAKE UMBAGOG NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE cessfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow must possess and carry a card or certificate hunting of goose, snipe, duck, coot, and of completion. Each youth hunter must re- woodcock in accordance with State regula- main within sight and normal voice contact tions, seasons, and bag limits subject to the of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may following conditions: supervise no more than one youth hunter. 1. Hunters must wear two articles of 10. We will hold a limited lottery youth hunter-orange clothing or material. One ar- turkey hunt on the Saturday of the State ticle must be a solid-colored-hunter-orange youth turkey hunt weekend. hat; the other must cover a major portion of 11. We prohibit possession or distribution the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, in- poncho, and must be a minimum of 50 per- cluding any grain, salt, minerals, or other cent hunter orange in color (e.g., orange feed or nonnaturally occurring attractant on camouflage), except when hunting waterfowl the refuge (see § 32.2(h)). from a boat or blind or with waterfowl de- 12. We allow hunting of hog during all open coys. refuge hunts with weapons legal for the on- 2. We will provide permanent refuge blinds going hunt. at various locations on the refuge that are D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- available for public use by reservation. Hunt- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance ers may make reservations for particular with State regulations subject to the fol- blinds up to 1 year in advance, for a max- lowing conditions: imum of 7 days, running Monday through 1. We allow sport fishing year-round except Sunday during the hunting season. Hunters within the Mollicy levee. We allow fishing in may make reservations for additional weeks the Wigeon Ponds and Reservoir March 1 up to 7 days in advance, on a space-available through October 15, from 30 minutes before basis. We allow no other permanent blinds. legal sunrise until 30 minutes after legal sun- Hunters must remove temporary blinds, set. boats, and decoys from the refuge following 2. We prohibit outboard motors in the each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Wigeon Ponds. We prohibit boat launching 3. You may use trained dogs to assist in with motors greater than 50 hp in the Res- hunting and retrieval of harvested birds. ervoir. Hunting with locating, pointing, and retriev- 3. We prohibit leaving boats and other per- ing dogs on the refuge will be subject to the sonal property on the refuge unattended. following conditions: 4. You must tend trotlines daily. You must i. We prohibit dog training. attach ends of trotlines by a length of cotton ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs per line that extends into the water. hunter. 5. We prohibit commercial fishing. Rec- iii. Hunters must pick up all dogs the same reational fishing using commercial gear (slat day they release them.

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4. We open the refuge to hunting during with trailing (locating) dogs on the refuge is the hours stipulated under the State’s hunt- subject to the following conditions: ing regulations but no longer than from 1⁄2 i. Hunters must equip all dogs used to hunt hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after bear or coyote with working radio-telemetry legal sunset. collars and hunters must be in possession of 5. We prohibit night hunting. Hunters will a working radio-telemetry receiver that can unload all firearms outside of legal hunting detect and track the frequencies of all col- hours. lars used. 6. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehi- ii. We prohibit training during or outside cles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge land. of dog season for bear or coyote. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per of wild turkey, coyote (see big game) fox, hunter. raccoon, woodchuck, squirrel, porcupine, iv. You must pick up all dogs the same day skunk, snowshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, you release them (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- and ruffed grouse in accordance with State ter). regulations, seasons, and bag limits, subject 3. We allow prehunt scouting of the refuge; to the following conditions: however, we prohibit dogs and firearms (see 1. We prohibit night hunting. § 27.42 of this chapter) during prehunt scout- 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic ing. shot when hunting with a shotgun (see 4. Each hunter must wear two articles of § 32.2(k)). hunter-orange clothing or material. One ar- 3. We open the refuge to hunting during ticle must be a solid-colored hunter-orange the hours stipulated under State hunting hat; the other must cover a major portion of regulations, but no longer than from 1⁄2 hour the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent sunset. Hunters must unload all firearms, hunter orange in color (i.e., orange camou- and nock no arrows outside of legal hunting flage). hours. 5. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehi- 4. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) (see § 27.31(f) of this cles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge land. chapter). 5. Each hunter must wear two articles of 6. We allow temporary tree stands and hunter-orange clothing or material. One ar- blinds, but hunters must remove them by the ticle must be a solid-colored hunter-orange end of the season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). hat; the other must cover a major portion of We prohibit nails, screws, or screw-in climb- the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or ing pegs to build or access a stand or blind poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent (see § 32.2(i)). hunter orange in color (e.g., orange camou- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] flage) except when hunting wild turkey. There is no hunter-orange requirement for MOOSEHORN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE wild turkey hunters. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 6. We allow hunting of snowshoe hare, ring- hunting of duck, goose, American woodcock, necked pheasant, and ruffed grouse with and Wilson’s snipe on designated areas of the trained dogs during State hunting seasons. Baring and Edmunds Division of the refuge Hunting with locating, pointing, and retriev- in accordance with State regulations subject ing dogs on the refuge will be subject to the to the following conditions: following conditions: 1. We require every hunter to possess and i. We prohibit dog training. carry a personally signed refuge hunting per- ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs per mit. Permits and regulations are available hunter. from the refuge in person during normal iii. You must pick up all dogs the same day business hours (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday you release them (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- through Friday; closed on holidays) or by ter). contacting the Project Leader at (207) 454– C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 7161 or by mail (Moosehorn National Wildlife bear, white-tailed deer, coyote, and moose in Refuge, 103 Headquarters Road, Baring, accordance with State regulations, seasons, Maine 04694). and bag limits subject to the following con- 2. You must annually complete a Hunter ditions: Information Card and submit it by mail or in 1. We open the refuge to hunting during person at the refuge headquarters no later the hours stipulated under State hunting than 2 weeks after the close of the hunting regulations but no longer than from 1⁄2 hour season in March. If you do not comply with before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal this requirement, we may suspend your fu- sunset. We close the refuge to night hunting. ture hunting privileges on Moosehorn Na- You must unload all firearms (see § 27.42 of tional Wildlife Refuge. this chapter) and nock no arrows outside of 3. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 2 legal hunting hours. hours before legal shooting hours, and they 2. We allow bear and coyote hunting with must exit the refuge by 1 hour past legal dogs during State hunting seasons. Hunting shooting hours.

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4. You may hunt American woodcock and and white-tailed deer on designated areas of Wilson’s snipe on the Edmunds Division and the refuge in accordance with State regula- that part of the Baring Division that lies tions subject to the following conditions: west of State Route 191. 1. Conditions A1, A2, A11, and A12 apply. 5. You may hunt waterfowl (duck and 2. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 2 goose) in that part of the Edmunds Division hours before legal shooting hours, and they that lies north of Hobart Stream and west of must exit the refuge by 1 hour past legal U.S. Route 1, and in those areas east of U.S. shooting hours, except for hunters pursuing Route 1, and refuge lands that lie south of eastern coyotes at night. South Trail; and in that portion of the Bar- 3. We allow bear hunting from October 1 to ing Division that lies west of State Route the end of the State Prescribed Season. 191. 4. We allow eastern coyote hunting from 6. We prohibit hunting waterfowl in the October 1 to March 31. Nat Smith Field and Marsh or Bills Hill 5. If you harvest a bear, deer, moose, or Field or Ponds on the Edmunds Division. coyote on the refuge, you must notify the 7. We prohibit construction or use of any refuge office in person or by phone within 24 permanent blind. hours and make the animal available for in- 8. You may only use portable or temporary spection by refuge personnel. blinds. 6. We prohibit construction or use of per- 9. You may possess only approved nontoxic manent tree stands, blinds, or ladders. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 7. You must use only portable tree stands, 10. You must remove portable or tem- blinds, and ladders. porary blinds and decoys from the refuge following each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 8. You must clearly label any tree stand, of this chapter). blind, or ladder left on the refuge overnight 11. We prohibit use of motorized or mecha- with your name, address, phone number, and nized vehicles and equipment in designated hunting license number. Wilderness Areas. This includes all vehicles 9. You must remove all tree stands, blinds, and items such as winches, pulleys, and and ladders from the refuge on the last day wheeled game carriers. You must remove of the muzzleloader deer season (see §§ 27.93 animals harvested within the Wilderness and 27.94 of this chapter). Areas by hand without the aid of mechanical 10. You may hunt black bear, eastern coy- equipment of any type. ote, and white-tailed deer during the State 12. During the firearms deer and moose archery and firearms deer seasons on that seasons, you must wear in a conspicuous part of the Baring Division that lies east of manner on head, chest, and back a minimum State Route 191. of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-col- 11. You may hunt black bear, bobcat, east- ored-hunter-orange clothing or material. ern coyote, moose, and white-tailed deer on However, waterfowl hunters are not required the Edmunds Division and that part of the to wear hunter-orange clothing or material Baring Division that lies west of State Route while hunting from a boat, blind, or in con- 191. junction with waterfowl decoys. 12. We prohibit use of firearms to hunt bear B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting and coyote during the archery deer season on of ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, red fox, gray that part of the Baring Division that lies and red squirrel, raccoon, skunk, and wood- east of Route 191. We prohibit the use of fire- chuck on designated areas of the Edmunds arms, other than a muzzleloader, to hunt Division and that part of the Baring Division bear and coyote during the deer muzzle- that lies west of State Route 191 in accord- loader season on that part of the Baring Di- ance with State regulations, seasons, and vision that lies east of Route 191. bag limits, subject to the following condi- 13. You must register with the refuge office tions: prior to hunting black bear, bobcat, or east- 1. Conditions A1, A2, A9, A11, and A12 ern coyote with trailing dogs. apply. 14. We prohibit hunting in the following 2. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 2 areas: hours before legal shooting hours, and they i. The South Magurrewock Area: The must exit the refuge by 1 hour past legal boundary of this area begins at the intersec- shooting hours, except for hunters pursuing tion of the Charlotte Road and U.S. Route 1; raccoons at night. it follows the Charlotte Road in a southerly 3. We prohibit hunting of upland game spe- direction to a point just south of the fishing cies listed in the introductory text of this pier and observation blind, where it turns in paragraph B. on refuge lands between April 1 an easterly direction, crossing the East and September 30. Branch of the Magurrewock Stream, and pro- 4. You must register with the refuge office ceeds in a northerly direction along the up- prior to hunting raccoon or red fox with land edge of the Upper and Middle trailing dogs. Magurrewock Marshes to U.S. Route 1 where C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of it follows Route 1 in a southerly direction to black bear, bobcat, eastern coyote, moose, the point of origin.

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ii. The North Magurrewock Area: The ii. Clark Brook and the West Branch of the boundary of this area begins where the Magurrewock Stream from the outlet of the northern exterior boundary of the refuge and Howard Mill Flowage water control struc- Route 1 intersect; it follows the boundary ture to the handicapped-accessible fishing line in a westerly direction to the railroad pier located off the Charlotte Road; and grade where it follows the main railroad iii. Barn Meadow Brook, Cranberry Brook, grade and refuge boundary in a southwest di- Mahar Brook, and Moosehorn Stream. rection to the upland edge of the Lower Barn 4. We allow fishing in the following areas Meadow Marsh; then it follows the upland on the Edmunds Division of the refuge: Ho- edge of the marsh in a southerly direction to bart Lake, Hobart Stream, Cranberry Brook, U.S. Route 1 where it follows Route 1 to the Crane Meadow Brook, Crane Mill Stream, point of origin. and Crane Mill Flowage. iii. The posted safety zone around the Ref- 5. We prohibit fishing on the stretch of uge Headquarters Complex: The boundary of Moosehorn Stream on the Baring Division this area starts where the southerly edge of that lies west of the Charlotte Road and east the Horse Pasture Field intersects with the of the Mile Bridge Road between March 31 Charlotte Road. The boundary follows the and July 14. southern edge of the Horse Pasture Field, 6. We prohibit trapping of bait fish on the across the abandoned Maine Central Rail- refuge. road grade, where it intersects with the North Fireline Road. It follows the North PETIT MANAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Fireline Road to a point near the northwest corner of the Lane Construction Tract. The A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow line then proceeds along a cleared and hunting of duck, goose, woodcock, rail, galli- marked trail in a northwesterly direction to nule, and snipe on designated areas of the the Barn Meadow Road. It proceeds south refuge in accordance with State regulations along the Barn Meadow Road to the intersec- subject to the following conditions: tion with the South Fireline Road, where it 1. We prohibit erection of permanent wa- follows the South Fireline Road to the Head- terfowl blinds. quarters Road. It follows the Headquarters 2. You must remove all temporary blinds, Road in a southerly direction to the Two concealment materials, boats, and decoys Mile Meadow Road. It follows the westerly (see § 27.93 of this chapter) each day. side of the Two Mile Meadow Road to the B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting intersection with the Mile Bridge Road. It of upland game on designated areas in ac- then follows Mile Bridge Road to the inter- cordance with State regulations subject to section with the Lunn Road, then along the the following conditions: Lunn Road leaving the road in an easterly 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic direction at the site of the old crossing, shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). across the abandoned Maine Central Rail- 2. We allow only pointing and flushing road grade to the Charlotte Road (directly dogs. across from the Moosehorn Ridge Road gate). 3. We prohibit the hunting of crows. The line follows the Charlotte Road in a 4. You may hunt coyotes from November 1 northerly direction to the point of origin. to March 31. iv. The Southern Gravel Pit: The boundary C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of of this area starts at a point where Cran- white-tailed deer and bear on designated berry Brook crosses the Charlotte Road and areas of the refuge in accordance with State proceeds south along the Charlotte Road to regulations subject to the following condi- the Baring/Charlotte Town Line, east along tions: the Town Line to a point where it intersects 1. We prohibit dogs. the railroad grade where it turns in a north- 2. We only allow black bear hunting during erly direction, and follows the railroad grade the firearm season for white-tailed deer. to Cranberry Brook, following Cranberry 3. You must remove all tree stands by the Brook in a westerly direction to the point of last day of the white-tailed deer hunting sea- origin. son (see § 27.93 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 4. We normally close the refuge to all visi- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance tors from legal sunset to legal sunrise. How- with State regulations subject to the fol- ever, during hunting season, we allow hunt- lowing conditions: ers to enter the refuge 1⁄2 hour prior to legal 1. We prohibit motorized boats on Bearce sunrise and remain on the refuge 1⁄2 hour and Conic Lakes. after legal sunset. 2. We only allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour be- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. RACHEL CARSON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 3. We allow fishing in the following areas on the Baring Division of the refuge: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow i. Bearce Lake, Conic Lake, James Pond, hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, and Ledge Pond, and Vose Pond; snipe in accordance with State regulations

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on designated areas of the Brave Boat Har- 3. We allow portable tree stands and lad- bor, Lower Wells, Upper Wells, Mousam ders only (see § 32.2(i) of this chapter). River, Goose Rocks, and Spurwink River Di- 4. We close the Moody and Biddeford Pool visions of the refuge subject to the following divisions of the refuge to white-tailed deer conditions: hunting. 1. Prior to entering designated refuge 5. We allow archery on only those areas of hunting areas, you must obtain a refuge the Little River division open to hunting. hunting permit, pay a recreation fee, and 6. We allow hunting of fox and coyote with sign and carry the permit at all times. archery or shotgun only during daylight 2. You may only take sea duck when the hours of the State firearm deer season. State sea duck season coincides with the reg- 7. You must report any deer harvested to ular duck season. the refuge office within 48 hours. 3. You may take waterfowl by falconry D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing during State seasons. along the shoreline on the following des- 4. We open Designated Youth Hunting ignated areas of the refuge in accordance Areas to hunters age 17 and under who pos- with State regulations subject to the fol- sess and carry a refuge hunting permit. Each lowing conditions: youth hunter must remain within sight and 1. At the Brave Boat Harbor division on the normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or north side (York) of the stream crossing older. The accompanying adult must possess under Route 103, beginning at Route 103 then and carry a refuge hunting permit and may downstream to the first railroad trestle. 2. At the Moody division on the north side also hunt. of the Ogunquit River and downstream of 5. You may use seasonal blinds with a Spe- Route 1, beginning at the refuge boundary cial Use Permit. A permitted seasonal blind then downstream a distance of 500 feet (150 is available to permitted hunters on a first- m). come, first-served basis. The permit holder 3. At the Moody division on the east side of for the blind is responsible for the removal of Stevens Brook and downstream of Bourne the blind at the end of the season and com- Avenue, beginning at Bourne Avenue then pliance with all conditions of the Special Use downstream to where the refuge ends near Permit. You must remove temporary blinds, Ocean Avenue. decoys, and boats from the refuge each day 4. At the Lower Wells division on the west (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). side of the Webhannet River downstream of 6. We open the refuge to hunting during the Mile Road, from Mile Road north to the first hours stipulated by State regulations. We creek. close the refuge to night hunting. 5. At the Upper Wells division on the south 7. We close the Moody, Little River, Bidde- side of the Merriland River downstream of ford Pool, and Goosefare Brook divisions of Skinner Mill Road, beginning at the refuge the refuge to all migratory bird hunting. boundary and then east along the oxbow to B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting the woods. of pheasant and grouse on designated areas 6. At the Mousam River division on the of the Brave Boat Harbor, Lower Wells, north side of the Mousam River downstream Upper Wells, Mousam River, Goose Rocks, of Route 9, beginning at the refuge boundary Goosefare Brook, and Spurwink River divi- and then east to a point opposite Great Hill sion of the refuge in accordance with State Road. Access is from the Bridle Path along regulations subject to the following condi- the first tidal creek. tions: 7. At the Goosefare Brook division on the 1. Conditions A1 and A6 apply. south side of Goosefare Brook where it flows 2. You may take pheasant and grouse by into the Atlantic Ocean. falconry during State seasons. 8. At the Spurwink River division on the 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic west side (Scarborough) of the Spurwink shot (see § 32.2(k)) while on the refuge. River upstream of Route 77, beginning at 4. We close the Moody, Little River, and Route 77 and then upstream approximately Biddeford Pool divisions of the refuge to all 1,000 feet (300 m) to a point near the fork in upland game hunting. the river. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 9. You may launch boats from car top from white-tailed deer on designated areas of the legal sunrise to legal sunset at Brave Boat Brave Boat Harbor, Lower Wells, Upper Harbor division on Chauncey Creek at the Wells, Mousam River, Goose Rocks, Little intersection of Cutts Island Road and Sea River, Goosefare Brook, and Spurwink River Point Road. divisions of the refuge in accordance with 10. We allow car-top launching from legal State regulations subject to the following sunrise to legal sunset at Spurwink River di- conditions: vision on the upstream side of Route 77 at 1. Conditions A1, A4, and A6 apply. the old road crossing. 2. We allow hunting of deer with shotgun 11. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to and archery only. We prohibit rifles and legal sunset. muzzleloading firearms. 12. We prohibit lead jigs and sinkers.

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13. Anglers must attend their lines at all BLACKWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE times. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 14. We prohibit collection of bait on the hunting of goose and duck on designated refuge. areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condi- SUNKHAZE MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE tions: REFUGE 1. We require refuge permits for all hunters A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow regardless of age. We require that hunters hunting of migratory game birds on des- possess a valid State hunting license, any re- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance quired stamps, and a photo identification. with State regulations. Permits are nontransferable. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 2. All refuge hunters must abide by the of upland game on designated areas of the terms and conditions of the refuge permit. refuge in accordance with State regulations B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting subject to the following conditions: of eastern wild turkey on designated areas of 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only ap- the refuge in accordance with State regula- proved nontoxic shot while in the field (see tions subject to the following conditions: § 32.2(k)). Conditions A1 and A2 apply. 2. We allow eastern coyote hunting from C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of October 1 to March 31. deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 3. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1⁄2 cordance with State regulations subject to hour before legal shooting hours, and they the following conditions: must exit the refuge by 1⁄2 hour after legal 1. We require refuge permits for all hunters shooting hours, except for hunters pursuing regardless of age. We require that permits eastern coyotes at night. must be in the hunter’s possession along C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of with a valid Maryland State hunting license, black bear, bobcat, moose, and white-tailed any required stamps, and a photo identifica- deer on designated areas of the refuge in action. Permits are nontransferable. cordance with State regulations subject to 2. We require that hunters obtain deer hunt the following conditions: permits only through the mail, by mailing an application and administration fee to the 1. During firearms big game seasons, you refuge after applications are available in must wear in a conspicuous manner on head, July. To obtain an application and regula- chest, and back a minimum of 400 square tions leaflet (including designated areas and inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored-hunter-or- map, dates of hunts, bag limits, and permit ange clothing or material. fees) for archery, youth, muzzleloader, and 2. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1⁄2 shotgun hunts, we require hunters to contact hour before legal shooting hours, and they the refuge hunt coordinator or refuge Visitor must exit the refuge by 1⁄2 hour past legal Center, which is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. shooting hours. daily. 3. We allow bear hunting from October 1 to 3. We allow archery hunters to obtain a the end of the State prescribed season. We permit; permits are available at the Visitor prohibit use of bait during the hunting of Center, after the first week of September bears. until the end of the archery season. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 4. We allow walk-in youth hunters to ob- the waters of and from the banks of Baker tain a permit at the check station on the day Brook, Birch Stream, Buzzy Brook, Dudley of the hunt. Brook, Johnson Brook, Little Birch Stream, 5. A licensed or exempt-from-licensed un- Little Buzzy Brook, Sandy Stream, and armed adult, age 21 or older, must accom- Sunkhaze Stream. pany youth hunters (at least age 12 but less [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 than age 16) at all times in the field. FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 60 FR 62043, Dec. 4, 6. We require a physician to certify 1995; 61 FR 46396, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46917, ‘‘wheelchair-bound’’ permanently disabled Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30784, May 12, 2000; 65 FR hunters; and an assistant, who must not use 56403, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46358, Sept. 4, 2001; a firearm, must accompany these hunters. 67 FR 58946, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54410, We require the permanently disabled certifi- Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54172, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR cation to accompany the hunters’ permit ap- 33183, June 11, 2008] plication. 7. We only allow participants possessing § 32.39 Maryland. authorized permits to enter the hunt areas. 8. Beginning at 5 a.m., we require check-in The following refuge units have been for the youth hunts, muzzleloader hunts, and opened for hunting and/or fishing, and shotgun hunts. are listed in alphabetical order with 9. At the refuge check station on the day of applicable refuge-specific regulations. the kill for all firearm hunts, we require

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hunters to properly tag and present for ex- 26. We prohibit commercialized guiding. amination all deer killed. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- 10. We require hunters to seek refuge em- bing on designated areas of the refuge in ac- ployee assistance to retrieve deer from cordance with State regulations subject to closed areas. the following conditions: 11. We do not require check-in or check out 1. We only allow fishing and crabbing from at the refuge for the archery hunt, but we re- April 1 through September 30 during day- quire hunters to register harvested deer at light hours. one of the State check stations designated 2. We restrict fishing and crabbing to boats by the refuge. and the Key Wallace roadway across the Lit- 12. We only allow weapons that meet State tle Blackwater River. regulations (bows and arrows for archery, 3. We require a valid State sport fishing li- shotguns with slugs and/or No. 1 buckshot or cense. We do not require a refuge permit. larger for youth hunts and shotgun hunts, 4. We require anglers to attend all fish and and muzzleloading rifles and muzzleloading crab lines. shotguns only for muzzleloader hunts). We 5. We prohibit boat launching from refuge prohibit handguns and breech-loading rifles. lands except for canoes/kayaks at the canoe/ 13. We only allow access to hunt areas on kayak ramp located near the Blackwater designated roads and parking areas indicated River Bridge on Route 335. A public launch- on hunt maps in the regulations leaflet (ob- ing ramp is available at Shorter’s Wharf. tained with application by mail or at the 6. We prohibit the use of air boats on ref- Visitor Center) (see § 27.31 of this chapter). uge waters. The only other access we allow is walk-in or bicycles. We prohibit access by boats or EASTERN NECK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ATVs. 14. We only allow scouting on designated A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] days listed in the regulations for permitted B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] hunters. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 15. We do not require check-in or check out white-tailed deer and turkey on designated for scouting. areas of the refuge in accordance with State 16. We prohibit firearms or other weapons hunting regulations subject to the following on the refuge when scouting. conditions: 17. We require adult hunters, age 21 or 1. We require hunters to carry a signed ref- older, to accompany permitted youth hunt- uge hunt permit when scouting on the des- ers while scouting. ignated scouting days and when hunting. 18. We require a minimum of 400 square Hunters must turn in their hunt permit at inches (2,600 cm 2) of solid-colored daylight the end of the hunt day or when leaving the fluorescent-orange clothing to be worn on refuge during the hunt day at the check-in the head, chest, and back of all hunters dur- station. ing the youth, muzzleloader, and shotgun 2. We only allow use of bow and arrows, hunts. shotguns, and muzzleloaders for deer hunting 19. We require the use of a tree stand that and shotguns for turkey hunting. elevates the hunter a minimum of 8 feet (240 3. We prohibit possession of a loaded weap- cm) above the ground for hunting Area B2 on (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) on or within (except disabled hunters). We allow tem- 50 feet (15 m) of any graveled, dirt, or paved porary, removable, ladder, fixed, and climb- refuge road or any designated parking area. ing-type tree stands that do not damage 4. We require a minimum of 400 square trees in all other areas (see §§ 32.2(i)). inches (2,600 cm 2) of solid hunter-orange 20. We prohibit screw-in steps, spikes, or clothing or material as the outermost layer other objects that may damage trees. of clothing on the head, chest, and back 21. We prohibit hunting from a perma- when deer hunting. nently constructed tree stand. 5. You must wear a hunter-orange cap or 22. We allow hunters to preinstall tree hat when moving to or from your blind or stands during the scouting days for use dur- stand when turkey hunting. ing selected hunts and to leave the tree 6. Each youth hunter (age 15 or under) stands in the hunting area at the hunter’s must remain within sight and normal voice discretion. We require hunters to remove all contact of an adult age 18 or older. Children stands the last day of the refuge hunting sea- must be at least age 10 to hunt on the refuge. son (we are not responsible for damage, 7. We only allow parking in designated theft, or other hunter occupancy) (see § 27.93 parking areas. of this chapter). 8. We prohibit hunting in the No Hunting 23. We prohibit dogs in hunt areas. Zones; however, you may walk through these 24. We prohibit hunting from or shooting areas with an unloaded weapon (see § 27.42(b) across a roadway where we allow vehicle of this chapter) (no shells in the chamber or traffic. magazine cap off of the muzzleloader). 25. We prohibit driving deer during youth 9. For deer hunting, the legal shooting hunts. hours are from legal sunrise to legal sunset.

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10. For turkey hunting, the legal shooting 6. You must use designated and maintained hours are from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to roads for vehicular traffic. 12 p.m. (noon). 7. You must park within the selected area 11. We prohibit entry to the refuge by boats specified and not block traffic or gates (see during refuge hunts. §27.31(h) of this chapter). 12. We only allow persons possessing a ref- 8. We restrict you to the selected area and uge hunt permit to be on the refuge during activity until you check out at the HCS. hunting days. 9. We prohibit hunting on or across any 13. We prohibit the use of ATVs during ref- road (paved, gravel, opened, and/or closed), uge hunts (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter). within 50 yards (45 m) of a road (paved, grav- 14. We allow the use of marking tape, reel, dirt, opened and/or closed), within 150 flective pins, or other removable materials yards (135 m) of any building or shed, and to mark trails to and from stands. You must within 25 yards (22.5 m) from any designated remove the marking material (see § 27.93 of ‘‘No Hunting’’ or ‘‘Safety Zone’’ areas, ex- this chapter) at the end of your hunt day. We cept: prohibit paint or any other permanent mark- i. You may hunt from the road, 50 yards er to mark trails. (135 m) beyond the gate at Blue Heron Pond; D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- ii. You may hunt from the road, 50 yards bing in designated areas of the refuge in ac- (135 m) beyond the barricade at Wood Duck cordance with State regulations subject to Pond; the following conditions: iii. You may hunt from any refuge perma- 1. We allow fishing and crabbing from East- nent photo/hunt blind. ern Neck Island bridge. iv. You may hunt from the roadside, at 2. We only allow fishing and crabbing from designated areas, if you possess a Maryland April 1—September 30 during daylight hours State ‘‘Hunt from a Vehicle Permit.’’ at the Ingleside Recreation Area. 10. You must wear, in a visible manner and 3. We only allow fishing from the Boxes at all times, a minimum of 400 square inches Point and Duck Inn Trails during daylight (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored, fluorescent hours. hunter orange on your head, chest, and back 4. We allow fishing and crabbing from except when noted otherwise. Your solid-col- boardwalk located adjacent to the Eastern ored, fluorescent hunter orange must be visi- Neck Island bridge. ble 360o while carrying-in and carrying-out equipment (e.g., portable blinds). ‘‘Jump PATUXENT RESEARCH REFUGE shooters’’ must wear at least a solid-colored, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow fluorescent hunter-orange hat or cap while hunting of goose, duck, and dove on the hunting. If you stop and stand, you may re- North Tract in accordance with State regu- move it. lations subject to the following conditions: 11. We allow the taking of only Canada 1. We require a hunting permit. We issue goose during the early and late resident Can- permits through our Cooperating Associa- ada goose seasons. tion Meade Natural Heritage Association 12. We prohibit hunting of goose, duck, and (MNHA) at the refuge Hunting Control Sta- dove during the early deer muzzleloader sea- tion (HCS). MNHA charges a fee for each persons that occur in October and all deer fire- mit. Contact refuge headquarters for more arms seasons including the Junior Deer information. Hunt. 2. We publish the Refuge Hunting Regula- 13. We require waterfowl hunters to use re- tions, which includes the daily and yearly trieving dogs while hunting duck and goose bag limits and hunting dates, in late sum- within 50 yards (45 m) of the following im- mer. We provide you with a copy of the regu- pounded waters: Bailey Bridge Marsh, Blue lations with your fee permit, and we require Heron Pond, Lake Allen, New Marsh, and you to know the specific hunt seasons and Wood Duck Pond. regulations. 14. We require dogs to be under the imme- 3. We require hunters, age 17 or younger, to diate control of their owner at all times (see have a parent or guardian cosign to receive §26.21(b) of this chapter). Law enforcement a hunting permit. officers may seize or dispatch dogs running 4. We require hunters, age 17 or younger, to loose or unattended (see §28.43 of this chap- be accompanied in the field by an adult pos- ter). sessing a refuge hunting permit, age 21 or B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting older. of turkey, gray squirrel, eastern cottontail 5. You must check-in and out at the HCS rabbit, and woodchuck on the North Tract and exchange your hunting permit for a and turkey on the Central Tract in accord- daily hunting pass and a vehicle pass every ance with State regulations subject to the time you enter or exit the refuge. This in- following conditions: cludes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and other 1. Conditions A1 through A10 apply. breaks if you leave your designated hunting 2. Hunters may only possess approved area. nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)).

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3. We prohibit hunting of upland game dur- 8. All deer harvested will have a jaw ex- ing the deer muzzleloader and firearms sea- tracted at the HCS before leaving the refuge. sons, including the Junior Deer Hunt. 9. We allow the use of portable tree stands 4. You must wear, in a visible manner and equipped with a full-body safety harness. at all times, a minimum of 400 square inches You must wear the full-body safety harness (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored, fluorescent while in the tree stand. The stand must be at hunter orange on your head, chest, and back. least 10 feet (3 m) off the ground. You must Spring turkey hunters are exempt from remove tree stands from the refuge. You wearing the hunter orange. must use tree stands when hunting South 5. We allow the use of a bow and arrow for and Central Tracts. We will make limited ac- turkey hunting. commodations for disabled hunters for Cen- 6. We require turkey hunters to use #4, #5, tral Tract lottery hunts. or #6 nontoxic shot or vertical bows. 10. We prohibit the use of dogs to hunt or 7. We select turkey hunters by a computer- track wounded deer. ized lottery for youth, disabled, mobility im- 11. If you wish to track wounded deer, be- paired, and general public hunts. We require yond 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset, you must documentation for disabled and mobility-im- gain consent from a refuge law enforcement paired hunters. officer. We prohibit tracking 21⁄2 hours after 8. We require turkey hunters to show proof legal sunset. You must make a reasonable ef- they have attended a turkey clinic sponsored fort to retrieve the wounded deer. This may by the National Turkey Federation. include next-day tracking except Sundays 9. We require turkey hunters to pattern and Federal holidays. their weapons prior to hunting. Contact ref- 12. We prohibit deer drives or anyone tak- uge headquarters for more information. ing part in any deer drive. We define a ‘‘deer C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to white-tailed deer on the North, Central, and pursue, drive, chase or otherwise frighten or South Tracts in accordance with State regu- cause deer to move in the direction of any lations subject to the following conditions: person or persons who are part of the orga- 1. Conditions A1 through A10 apply. nized or planned hunt and known to be wait- 2. Prior to issuing a hunting permit, we re- ing for the deer. We also prohibit organized quire you to pass a yearly proficiency test deer drives without a standing hunter. with each weapon used. 13. North Tract: We allow shotgun, muzzle- 3. We only allow the use of a shotgun, muz- loader, and bow hunting in accordance with zleloader, or bow and arrow according to Ref- the following regulations: Conditions C1 uge Hunting Regulations. through C13 apply. i. We require muzzleloaders to be .40 cal- 14. Central Tract: iber or larger with not less than 60 grains of i. Headquarters/MR Lottery Hunt: We only black powder or a black powder equivalent. allow shotgun and bow hunting in accord- ii. We prohibit the discharging of weapons ance with the following regulations: after legal shooting hours, including the un- a. Conditions C1, C2, and C4 through C13 loading of muzzleloaders. apply. 4. We require (when transporting or stor- b. We select Central Tract shotgun and ing) longbows and recurve bows to be bow hunters by a computerized lottery. We unstrung; and compound and crossbows must will assign you a specific hunting location. be locked in such a way to render them inop- ii. Schafer Farm Hunt: We only allow bow erable and/or cased, with no arrows nocked. hunting in accordance with the following 5. We prohibit possession or use of buck- regulations: Conditions C1, C2, and C4 shot. through C13 apply. 6. You must wear, in a visible manner and 15. South Tract: We allow shotgun, muzzle- at all times, a minimum of 400 square inches loader, and bow hunting in accordance with (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored, fluorescent the following regulations: hunter orange on your head, chest, and back i. Conditions C1 through C13 apply. except when noted otherwise. Your solid-col- ii. You must access South Tract hunting ored, fluorescent hunter orange must be visi- areas A, B, and C off Springfield Road ble 360 degrees while carrying-in and car- through the Old Beltsville Airport; and rying-out equipment (e.g., portable tree South Tract hunting area D from MD Rt. 197 stands). Bow hunters must follow this re- through Gate #4. You must park in des- quirement when walking from their vehicle ignated parking areas. to their hunting location and while tracking. iii. We prohibit driving or parking along We do not require bow hunters to wear the the entrance and exit roads, to and from the solid-colored, fluorescent hunter orange National Wildlife Visitor Center, and park- when positioned to hunt except during the ing in the visitor center parking lot when North Tract Junior Deer Hunt and the late checked in to hunt any area. deer Muzzleloader Season when they must D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in wear it at all times. accordance with Maryland State hook and 7. All bucks harvested must have a 15-inch line fishing regulations subject to the fol- (37.5-cm) minimum outside antler spread. lowing conditions:

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1. We require all anglers, age 16 and older, possess at all times and must return to the to obtain a free refuge fishing permit as well North Tract Visitor Contact Station (VCS) as a Maryland State fishing license, which at the end of each visit. If you are age 17 or must be carried with them at all times while younger, you must have a parent or guardian fishing. Organized groups may request a countersign to receive an access permit. group permit. The group leader must carry a iv. Anglers may fish year-round at Lake copy of the permit and stay with the group Allen, Blue Heron Pond, Rieve’s Pond, New at all times while fishing. Marsh, Cattail Pond, Bailey Bridge (down- 2. We publish the Refuge Fishing Regula- stream side) and the Little Patuxent River tions, which includes the daily and yearly (downstream only from Bailey Bridge) ex- creel limits and fishing dates, in early Janu- cept Monday through Saturday from Sep- ary. We provide a copy of the regulations tember 1 through January 31 during the with your free refuge fishing permit, and we hunting season. We also reserve the right to require you to know the specific fishing reg- close Lake Allen at any time. ulations. v. We allow wading, for fishing purposes 3. Anglers must carry a copy of the refuge only, downstream from Bailey Bridge on the fishing permit and their Maryland State Little Patuxent River. We prohibit wading in fishing license in the field. all other bodies of water. 4. Anglers must display a copy of the ref- vi. We prohibit the use of any type of uge fishing permit in the vehicle windshield. watercraft. 5. We require anglers, age 17 or younger, to 19. South Tract: We allow sport fishing in have a parent or guardian cosign to receive accordance with the following regulations: a fishing permit. i. Conditions D1 through D16 apply. 6. We require anglers, age 17 or younger, to ii. Anglers must park their vehicles in the be accompanied in the field by an adult pos- parking lot located behind Refuge Gate #8 sessing a fishing permit, age 21 or older, and off MD Rt. 197. Anglers may not access Cash they must maintain visual contact with each Lake from the National Wildlife Visitor Cen- other within a 50-yard (45-m) distance. ter (NWVC). 7. We prohibit the use or possession of lead iii. We allow sport fishing at the pier and sinkers. designated shorelines at Cash Lake. See Ref- 8. We prohibit the use or possession of alco- uge Fishing Regulations for areas opened to holic beverages (see §27.81 of this chapter and fishing. We post other areas with ‘‘No fishing §32.2(j)). beyond this point’’ signs. 9. Anglers may take three youths, age 15 or iv. Anglers may fish from mid-June until younger, to fish under their permit and in mid-October, as posted. their presence and control. v. We allow fishing between the hours of 10. We allow the use of earthworms as the 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. June through August only source of live bait. We prohibit and between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 bloodworms, fish, or other animals or parts p.m. September and October. of animals to be used as bait. vi. Anglers may use watercraft for fishing 11. We prohibit harvesting bait on the ref- in accordance with the Maryland State boat- uge. ing laws subject to the additional following 12. Anglers must attend all fishing lines. conditions: 13. Anglers may take the following species: a. You may use car-top boats 14 feet (4.2 m) chain pickerel, catfish, golden shiner, eel, or less, and canoes. and sunfish (includes bluegill, black crappie, b. You may only use electric motors, 4 HP warmouth, and pumpkinseed). Maryland or less. State daily harvest limits apply unless oth- c. We prohibit sailboats, kayaks, and in- erwise noted. flatable boats. 14. We require all bluegill taken to be 6 d. Maryland State law requires personal inches (15 cm) or larger. flotation devices (PFDs). 15. We allow take of one chain pickerel per vii. We prohibit boat trailers except by in- day. dividuals possessing a refuge handicapped 16. Anglers must release all bass that are permit. caught. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 17. We prohibit fishing from all bridges ex- FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6685, 6693, Feb. cept the downstream side of Bailey Bridge. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62043, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46396, 18. North Tract: We allow sport fishing in Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46917, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR accordance with the following regulations: 30784, May 12, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54412, Sept. 8, i. Conditions D1 through D17 apply. 2004; 70 FR 54174, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 51160, ii. We allow sport fishing at Lake Allen, Aug. 29, 2008; 74 FR 45690, Sept. 3, 2009; 74 FR Blue Heron Pond, Rieve’s Pond, New Marsh, 50737, Oct. 1, 2009] Cattail Pond, Bailey Bridge (downstream side) and Little Patuxent River (downstream § 32.40 Massachusetts. only from Bailey’s Bridge). iii. We require a free North Tract refuge The following refuge units have been access permit that anglers must carry and opened for hunting and/or fishing, and

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are listed in alphabetical order with north of Hudson Road, except those areas applicable refuge-specific regulations. north of Hudson Road designated as ‘‘archery only’’ hunting on the current refuge hunting ASSABET RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE map. These archery only hunting areas north of Hudson Road are those portions of the ref- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow uge that are external to Patrol Road from its hunting of woodcock on designated portions southerly intersection with White Pond of the refuge in accordance with State regu- Road, northwesterly and then easterly, to its lations subject to the following conditions: intersection with Old Marlborough Road. 1. We allow woodcock hunting within the 2. Conditions A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A8, A9, portions of the refuge located north of Hud- A10, and A11 apply. son Road, except those areas north of Hudson 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic Road that are designated as ‘‘archery only’’ shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). hunting on the current refuge hunting map. 4. We prohibit construction or use of any These archery only hunting areas north of permanent structure while hunting on the Hudson Road are those portions of the refuge refuge. You must remove all temporary that are external to Patrol Road from its blinds each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this southerly intersection with White Pond chapter). Road, northwesterly and then easterly, to its 5. During seasons when it is legal to hunt intersection with Old Marlborough Road. deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we re- 2. We require refuge permits. quire all hunters, including archers and 3. You must possess and carry all applica- small game hunters, to wear a minimum of ble hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and a 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of solid-orange photographic identification while hunting on clothing or material in a conspicuous man- the refuge. ner on their chest, back, and head. During 4. We prohibit use of motorized vehicles on all other times, if you are engaged in ruffed the refuge. The refuge will provide des- grouse, squirrel, or cottontail rabbit hunting ignated parking areas for hunters. Consult on the refuge, you must wear a minimum of the refuge manager for further details. a solid-orange hat. 5. During any season when it is legal to C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, white-tailed deer and turkey on designated we require all hunters to wear a minimum of areas of the refuge in accordance with State 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of solid-orange regulations subject to the following condi- clothing or material in a conspicuous man- tions: ner on their chest, back, and head. During 1. We allow shotgun and muzzleloader all other times, if you are engaged in hunting of white-tailed deer, as well as shot- woodcock hunting on the refuge, you must gun hunting of turkey, within the portions of wear a minimum of a solid-orange hat. the refuge located north of Hudson Road, ex- 6. We prohibit the use of electronic calls cept those areas north of Hudson Road that during any hunting season. are designated as ‘‘archery only’’ hunting on 7. We prohibit trimming or cutting of the current refuge hunting map. These arch- branches larger than the diameter of a quar- ery only hunting areas north of Hudson Road ter (see § 27.61 of this chapter). are those portions of the refuge that are ex- 8. We prohibit the marking any tree or ternal to Patrol Road from its southerly other refuge feature with flagging, paint, re- intersection with White Pond Road, north- flective material, or any other substance westerly and then easterly, to its intersec- (see § 27.61 of this chapter). tion with Old Marlborough Road. 9. You may scout hunting areas on the ref- 2. We allow archery deer and archery tur- uge once you have obtained a refuge permit. key hunting within all portions of the refuge Scouting may begin no earlier than 1 month during the hunting seasons for these species. from the opening day of the hunting season. 3. We require refuge permits. We limit the We prohibit the use of dogs during scouting. numbers of deer and turkey hunters allowed 10. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 11⁄2 to hunt on the refuge. If the number of appli- hours before legal hunting hours, and they cations to hunt these species received is must leave the refuge no later than 11⁄2 hours greater than the number of permits avail- after legal sunset. able, we will issue permits by random selec- 11. For seasons wherein State regulations tion. allow use of dogs, we allow no more than two 4. Conditions A3, A4, A6, A7, A8, A9, and dogs per hunting party. We prohibit the A10 apply. training of dogs on the refuge. 5. During seasons when it is legal to hunt B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we re- game hunting on designated areas of the ref- quire all hunters, including archers, to wear uge in accordance with State regulations a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of subject to the following conditions: solid-orange clothing or material in a con- 1. We allow shotgun hunting for ruffed spicuous manner on their chest, back, and grouse, cottontail rabbit, and gray squirrel head. within those portions of the refuge located 6. You may use decoys to hunt turkey.

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7. We prohibit driving deer by any means blinds by legal sunset each day (see §§ 27.93 on the refuge. and 27.94 of this chapter). 8. We prohibit construction or use of per- 5. We prohibit use of motorized vehicles on manent structures while hunting. We pro- the refuge. hibit driving a nail, spike, screw, or other 6. Except while hunting waterfowl from a metal object into any tree or hunting from blind or from a boat, you must wear a min- any tree into which a nail, spike, screw, or imum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of other object has been driven (see § 32.2(i)). solid-orange clothing or material in a con- 9. You may use temporary tree stands spicuous manner on your chest, back, and while engaged in hunting deer during the ap- head during any season when it is legal to plicable archery, shotgun, or muzzleloader hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader. deer seasons. You must remove all stands or 7. We prohibit the use of electronic calls any blinds by legal sunset each day (see during any hunting season. §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We require 8. We prohibit trimming or cutting of all tree stands to have the name and address branches larger than the diameter of a quar- of the owner clearly printed on the stand. ter (see § 27.61 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit possession of buckshot 9. We prohibit the marking any tree or while hunting during any season on the ref- other refuge feature with flagging, paint, re- uge. flective material or any other substance (see D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in § 27.61 of this chapter). Puffer Pond in accordance with State regula- 10. You may scout hunting areas on the tions subject to the following conditions: refuge once you have obtained a refuge per- 1. We allow fishing from nonmotorized ca- mit. Scouting may begin no earlier than 1 noes and car-top boats, as well as from des- month from the opening day of the hunting ignated locations on the banks of Puffer season. We prohibit the use of dogs during Pond. We prohibit the use of trailers to scouting. launch or retrieve canoes or boats on the ref- 11. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 11⁄2 uge. hours before legal hunting hours, and they 2. We allow catch and release fishing only. must leave the refuge no later than 11⁄2 hours 3. We prohibit the use of live bait. after legal sunset. 4. We prohibit lead sinkers. 12. We allow no more than two dogs per 5. We prohibit taking of frogs or turtles on hunting party. We prohibit the training of the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). dogs on the refuge. 6. You may fish on Puffer Pond from 1⁄2 B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery legal sunset. hunting of whitetail deer on designated areas 7. We prohibit night fishing or ice fishing of the refuge in accordance with State regu- on the refuge. lations subject to the following conditions: 8. We prohibit open fires anywhere on the 1. We allow archery hunting of whitetail refuge. deer within the portions of the Concord Unit 9. The refuge will provide designated park- of the refuge that are located north of Mas- ing areas for anglers. Consult the refuge sachusetts Route 225. We also allow archery manager for further details. hunting of whitetail deer within the portions of the Sudbury Unit of the refuge that are lo- GREAT MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE cated north of Stonebridge Road in Wayland, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow Massachusetts and south of Lincoln Road/ hunting of ducks and geese on designated Sherman’s Bridge Road on the Sudbury and areas of the refuge in accordance with State Wayland Town Line. regulations subject to the following condi- 2. We prohibit the use of firearms for hunt- tions: ing deer on the refuge. However, you may 1. We require refuge permits. We limit the archery hunt in the portions of the refuge numbers of waterfowl hunters allowed to that are open for deer hunting during the hunt on the refuge. If the number of applica- archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader seasons tions received to hunt waterfowl is greater established by the State. than the number of permits available, we 3. We require refuge permits. We limit the will issue permits by random selection. numbers of deer hunters allowed to hunt on 2. We will provide waterfowl hunters maps the refuge. If the number of applications re- showing the portions of the refuge des- ceived to hunt deer on the refuge is greater ignated as open. than the number of permits available, we 3. You must possess and carry all applica- will issue permits by random selection. ble hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and a 4. Conditions A3, A5, A7, A8, A9, A10, and photographic identification while hunting on A11 apply. the refuge. 5. During seasons when it is legal to hunt 4. We prohibit construction or use of any deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we re- permanent structure while hunting on the quire all hunters, including archers, to wear refuge. You must remove all temporary a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of

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solid-orange clothing or material in a con- 4. If we do not otherwise close an area be- spicuous manner on their chest, back, and cause of these conditions, we allow fishing 24 head. hours a day. 6. We prohibit the use of decoys to hunt deer on the refuge. OXBOW NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 7. We prohibit driving deer by any means A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We on the refuge. allow hunting of waterfowl, woodcock, and 8. We prohibit construction or use of per- common snipe on designated areas of the ref- manent structures while hunting. We pro- uge in accordance with State regulations hibit driving nails, spikes, screws, or other subject to the following conditions: metal object into any tree or hunting from 1. We allow waterfowl and common snipe any tree in which a nail, spike, screw, or hunting within the portions of the refuge lo- other object has been driven (see § 32.2(i)). cated south of Massachusetts Route 2 and 9. You may use temporary tree stands west of the B&M railroad tracks. while engaged in hunting deer. You must re- 2. We allow woodcock hunting within the move all stands or any blinds by legal sunset portions of the refuge south of Massachu- (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We re- setts Route 2 and west of the B&M railroad quire all tree stands to have the name and tracks; north of Massachusetts Route 2 and address of the owner clearly printed on the south of Hospital Road; as well as within the stand. portions of the refuge along the westerly side D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in of the Nashua River located north of the designated areas of the refuge in accordance commuter rail tracks in Shirley, Massachu- with State regulations subject to the fol- setts. lowing condition: We allow fishing along the 3. We require refuge permits. We limit the main channels of the Concord and Sudbury numbers of waterfowl hunters allowed to Rivers and from designated banks of Heard hunt on the refuge. If the number of applica- Pond. We limit access to Heard Pond to foot tions received to hunt waterfowl is greater traffic only. than the number of permits available, we will issue permits by random selection. MONOMOY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 4. You must possess and carry all applicable hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and a A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] photographic identification while hunting on B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 5. We prohibit construction or use of any D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- permanent structure while hunting on the ignated areas of the refuge in accordance refuge. You must remove all temporary with State regulations subject to the fol- blinds each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this lowing conditions: chapter). 1. We allow fishing on the portions of the 6. We prohibit use of motorized vehicles on Monomoy Islands that we do not post as the refuge. closed to public use from legal sunrise to 7. With the exception of waterfowl hunters legal sunset. hunting within a blind or from a boat, during 2. We allow surf fishing from the Morris Is- any season when it is legal to hunt deer with land shore 24 hours a day. a shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all hunters to wear a minimum of 500 square NANTUCKET NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE inches (3,250 cm2) of solid-orange clothing or material in a conspicuous manner on their A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] chest, back, and head. During all other B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] times, if you are engaged in woodcock hunt- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] ing on the refuge, you must wear a minimum D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in ac- of a solid-orange hat. cordance with State regulations subject to 8. We prohibit the use of electronic calls the following conditions: during any hunting season. 1. We close the western refuge shoreline 9. We prohibit trimming or cutting of and beach area to surf fishing during the pe- branches larger than the diameter of a quar- riod of April 15 through July 31 annually, ter (see § 27.51 of this chapter). and you may not operate a vehicle on the 10. We prohibit the marking any tree or west-facing beach and shoreline (see § 27.31 of other refuge feature with flagging, paint, re- this chapter). We only allow surf fishing on flective material, or any other substance the northeast-facing shoreline during this (see § 27.51 of this chapter). period of time. 11. You may scout hunting areas on the 2. We may close the northeast-facing refuge once you have obtained a refuge per- shoreline and beach if piping plover nesting mit. Scouting may begin no earlier than 1 is occurring in this portion of the refuge. month from the opening day of the hunting 3. We require a permit for the use of over- season. We prohibit the use of dogs during the-sand, surf-fishing vehicles. scouting.

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12. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 11⁄2 located north of the commuter rail tracks in hours before legal hunting hours, and they Shirley, MA. must leave the refuge no later than 11⁄2 hours 4. We require refuge permits. We limit the after legal sunset. numbers of deer and turkey hunters allowed 13. For seasons wherein State regulations to hunt on the refuge. If the number of appli- allow use of dogs, we allow no more than two cations received to hunt these species is dogs per hunting party. We prohibit the greater than the number of permits avail- training of dogs on the refuge. able, we will issue permits by random selec- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland tion. game hunting on designated areas of the ref- 5. Conditions A4, A6, A8, A9, A10, A11, and uge in accordance with State regulations A12 apply. subject to the following conditions: 6. With the exception of waterfowl hunters 1. We allow shotgun hunting of ruffed hunting within a blind or from a boat, during grouse, cottontail rabbit, and gray squirrels seasons when it is legal to hunt deer with a within the areas of the refuge located south shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all of Massachusetts Route 2 and west of the hunters, including archers, to wear a min- 2 B&M railroad tracks; north of Massachusetts imum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm ) of Route 2 and south of Hospital Road; and, solid-orange clothing or material in a con- within the portions of the refuge along the spicuous manner on their chest, back, and westerly side of the Nashua River located head. north of the commuter rail tracks in Shir- 7. Hunters may only use decoys to hunt ley, Massachusetts, subject to the following turkey. 8. We prohibit driving deer by any means conditions: on the refuge. 2. We require refuge permits. 9. We prohibit construction or use of per- 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic manent structures while hunting. You may shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). not drive nails, spikes, screws or other metal 4. Conditions A4, A5, A6, A8, A9, A10, A11, object into any tree or hunt from any tree in A12, and A13 apply. which a nail, spike, screw or other object has 5. With the exception of waterfowl hunters been driven (see § 32.2(i)). hunting within a blind or from a boat, during 10. You may use temporary tree stands seasons when it is legal to hunt deer with a while engaged in hunting deer during the ap- shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all plicable archery, shotgun, or muzzleloader hunters, including archers and small game deer seasons. You must remove all stands or hunters, to wear a minimum of 500 square any blinds by legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and inches (3,250 cm2) of solid-orange clothing or 27.94 of this chapter). We require all tree material in a conspicuous manner on their stands to have the name and address of the chest, back, and head. During all other owner clearly printed on the stand. times, if you are engaged in ruffed grouse, 11. We prohibit possession of buckshot squirrel, or cottontail rabbit hunting on the while hunting during any season on the ref- refuge, you must wear a minimum of a solid- uge. orange hat. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of along the banks of the Nashua River in ac- white-tailed deer and turkey on designated cordance with State regulations. areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condi- PARKER RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of 1. We allow shotgun, archery, and muzzle- waterfowl and coots is permitted on des- loader hunting of white-tailed deer, as well ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- as shotgun and archery hunting of turkey, lowing conditions: within the portions of the refuge located 1. Hunters may not use or possess more south of Massachusetts Route 2 and west of than 25 shells per day. the B&M railroad tracks. 2. Hunters using Area B must set out a 2. We allow archery deer and archery tur- minimum of six waterfowl decoys and hunt key hunting within the portions of the ref- within 50 yards of these decoys. uge located south of Massachusetts Route 2 B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] and east of the B&M railroad tracks, as well C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of as within the portions of the refuge along white-tailed deer on designated areas of the the easterly side of the Nashua River located Plum Island portion of the refuge in accord- north of the commuter rail tracks in Ayer, ance with State hunting regulations. You Massachusetts. may hunt deer on designated day(s) during 3. We allow archery deer hunting as well as the regular State shotgun season subject to shotgun and archery turkey hunting within the following conditions: the portions of the refuge located north of 1. We require that all hunters have a valid Massachusetts Route 2 and south of Hospital State hunting license, applicable deer tags, Road; and, within the portions of the refuge and firearms identification card (FID) or li- along the westerly side of the Nashua River cense to carry (LTC). The FID and LTC only

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apply to Massachusetts residents. All hunt- are listed in alphabetical order with ers regardless of age must possess and carry applicable refuge-specific regulations. a refuge permit. This is a quota hunt, and we will randomly select a limited number of HARBOR ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hunters from those that apply. You may apply by mail from September 1 until Octo- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] ber 1. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 2. If selected from the random drawing, C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white- you must attend a refuge-specific hunter ori- tailed deer and black bear is permitted on entation session prior to the hunt. designated areas of the refuge. 3. We only allow shotguns (slugs only) and D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] shoulder-fired muzzleloaders (single projectile only) for our deer hunt. KIRTLAND’S WARBLER WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT 4. You must check-in and out at the refuge AREA entrance gatehouse. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting is 5. We prohibit alcoholic beverages (See pursuant to State regulation. § 32.2(j)). B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting is pursu- 6. We prohibit hunting from the North Pool ant to State regulation. or Stage Island Observation towers. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting is pursuant 7. We prohibit loaded firearms (see § 27.42 of to State regulation. this chapter) on or within 150 feet (45 m) of the refuge road. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 8. You must bring all deer to the refuge SENEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE deer check station located at our subhead- quarters 2.5 miles (4 km) south of the refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We only entrance gate. This site is an official State allow hunting of woodcock and snipe on des- check station. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 9. We will only allow permitted refuge with State regulations. hunters or those individuals hunting at B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting Sandy Point State Reservation at the south- of ruffed grouse and snowshoe hare on des- ern end of Plum Island access to the refuge ignated areas of the refuge in accordance or Sandy Point on the day(s) of the deer with State regulations subject to the fol- hunt. lowing conditions: 10. We prohibit vehicular travel (emer- 1. We allow hunting of snowshoe hare on gency excepted) on refuge roads from 1⁄2 hour Unit B during the entire State season. before legal sunrise until 8:30 a.m. We pro- 2. We only allow hunting of snowshoe hare hibit accessing the refuge after 2:30 p.m. dur- on Unit A from December 1 through March ing the deer hunt. 31. 11. Parking regulations are subject to C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of change and will be determined based on the deer and bear on designated areas of the ref- number of permitted hunters and available uge subject to the following condition: We do hunt areas. We will provide this information not allow the use of dogs while deer or bear in detail to all permitted hunters attending hunting. the required hunter-orientation session. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- D. Sport Fishing. Saltwater fishing is per- ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- mitted on designated areas of the refuge sub- lowing conditions: ject to the following conditions: 1. We allow saltwater fishing on the ocean 1. We do not allow the use of fishing beach and the surrounding waters of the weights or lures containing lead. Broad Sound. 2. We allow ice fishing from January 1 2. A permit is required for night fishing through the end of February from legal sun- and for the use of over-the-sand surf-fishing rise to legal sunset. vehicles. 3. We do not allow ice shanties, houses, or shelters on F Pool. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 4. When ice fishing, we do not allow snow- FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6693, Feb. 11, mobiles or all-terrain vehicles. We prohibit 1994; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62043, all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles on the Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46396, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR refuge. 46917, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30785, May 12, 2000; 5. We allow fishing on designated refuge 65 FR 56404, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46358, Sept. pools, and the Creighton, Driggs, and 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54415, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR Manistique Rivers from May 15 through Sep- 54176, Sept. 13, 2005] tember 30 from legal sunrise to legal sunset. § 32.41 Michigan. 6. We prohibit boats and flotation devices on the refuge pools. The following refuge units have been 7. We prohibit motorized boats on the opened for hunting and/or fishing, and Creighton and Driggs Rivers.

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SHIAWASSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1. We allow a youth hunt only (age 16 and under). Youth hunters age 14 and under must We allow A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. hunting of goose on designated areas in ac- 2. We prohibit vehicles and hunters from cordance with State regulations subject to entering the refuge before 5:30 a.m. They the following conditions: must leave the refuge each day as soon as 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- possible after legal hunting hours. mit. 3. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 2. We allow goose hunting on designated 4. We prohibit the construction or use of cropland fields until 12 p.m. (noon) with a re- permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see quired checkout time of 1 p.m. § 27.92 of this chapter). 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic 5. You must remove all personal property, shotgun shells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of which includes boats, decoys, and blinds 10 or less. brought onto the refuge, each day of hunting 4. We require hunters to stay within 50 feet (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (15 m) of posted site. 6. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. vided the dog is under the immediate control C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of of the hunter at all times. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 7. We prohibit the use of snowmobiles and refuge in accordance with State regulations ATVs. subject to the following conditions: 8. We prohibit camping. 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting mit. of ruffed grouse and sharp-tailed grouse on 2. Hunters must wear in a visible manner designated areas of the refuge in accordance on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 with State regulations subject to the fol- square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored lowing conditions: hunter orange clothing or material. 1. We allow hunting from the opening of 3. We require that you must display a min- the State’s deer firearms season to the close imum of 100 square inches (650 cm2) solid-col- of the regular State’s ruffed grouse and ored, hunter-orange material on the external sharp-tailed grouse seasons. surface of portable blinds. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic 4. During muzzleloader hunts we require shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). only guns capable of firing one round before 3. We prohibit hunting in the closed areas reloading. around the administrative buildings. 5. We allow hunters with a State medical 4. Conditions A2 through A8 apply. permit to use crossbows. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on white-tailed deer and moose on designated designated areas in accordance with State areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condi- regulations subject to the following conditions: tions: 1. We allow fishing by boat in navigable 1. We are currently closed to moose hunt- waterways but not within any managed ref- ing until the population recovers. uge units. 2. Conditions A1, A3, A4, A5, A7, and A8 2. We allow bank fishing from legal sunrise apply. to legal sunset only at designated sites along the Spaulding Drain and the Tittabawassee 3. We allow scouting the day before the and Cass Rivers. youth deer hunt and the deer firearms hunt. 4. We open archery hunting at the start of [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 the State’s deer firearms season and close FR 6693, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, according to the State’s archery deer season. 1994; 67 FR 58946, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 5. We allow muzzleloader deer hunting fol- 54415, Sept. 8, 2004] lowing the State’s muzzleloader season. 6. Hunters may use portable stands. We § 32.42 Minnesota. prohibit construction or use of permanent The following refuge units have been blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders. opened for hunting and/or fishing, and 7. You must remove all stands and personal are listed in alphabetical order with property from the refuge by legal sunset of applicable refuge-specific regulations. each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). AGASSIZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 8. We prohibit hunters from occupying ille- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow gally set up or constructed ground and tree hunting of waterfowl on the Farmers Pool stands (see condition C2). Unit area of the refuge in accordance with 9. We allow the use of wheeled, non- State regulations subject to the following motorized conveyance devices (e.g., bikes, conditions: retrieval carts) except in Wilderness Areas.

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10. We prohibit vehicles and hunters from 3. We allow only bank fishing on all refuge entering the refuge during the youth deer pools and open marshes. hunt until after 6 a.m. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] BIG STONE WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow BIG STONE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hunting of migratory game birds throughout A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We pro- the district in accordance with State regula- hibit the hunting of migratory game birds. tions subject to the following conditions: We allow the unarmed retrieval of waterfowl, 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. legally taken outside the refuge, up to 100 2. We prohibit the construction or use of yards (90 m) inside the refuge boundary. permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 3. You must remove all personal property, of ring-necked pheasant, Hungarian par- which includes boats, decoys, and blinds tridge, rabbit (cottontail and jack), squirrel brought onto the WPA each day (see §§ 27.93 (fox and gray), raccoon, fox (red and gray), and 27.94 of this chapter). and striped skunk on designated areas of the 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- refuge in accordance with State regulations vided the dog is under the immediate control subject to the following conditions: of the hunter at all times during the State- 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only ap- approved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this proved nontoxic shot while in the field (see chapter). § 32.2(k)). 5. We prohibit camping. 2. We allow the use of hunting dogs for up- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland land game bird hunting only, provided the game hunting throughout the district in ac- dog is under the immediate control of the cordance with State regulations subject to hunter at all times during the State-ap- the following conditions: Conditions A4 and proved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this A5 apply. chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game 3. We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting hunting throughout the district in accord- furbearers. ance with State regulations subject to the 4. You may only hunt fox, raccoon, and following conditions: striped skunk from 1/2 hour before legal sun- 1. Hunters may use portable stands. Hunt- rise until legal sunset from September 1 ers may not construct or use permanent through the last day of February. blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent 5. We allow nonmotorized boats and boats ladders. using electric motors only in the Minnesota 2. You must remove all stands and personal River channel. We prohibit boats on all other property from the WPAs each day (see §§ 27.93 refuge waters. and 27.94 of this chapter). 6. We prohibit camping. 3. We prohibit hunters occupying ground C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of and tree stands that are illegally set up or deer and turkey on designated areas in ac- constructed. cordance with State regulations subject to 4. Condition A5 applies. the following conditions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing through- 1. We allow the use of temporary stands, out the district in accordance with State blinds, platforms, or ladders. Hunters may construct blinds using manmade materials regulations subject to the following condi- only. We prohibit hunters bringing plants or tions: their parts onto the refuge. 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 2. We prohibit the construction or use of 2. You must remove all ice fishing shelters permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see and all other personal property from the § 27.92 of this chapter). WPAs each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). 3. You must remove all stands, temporary 3. Condition A5 applies. blinds, platforms, ladders, materials brought DETROIT LAKES WETLAND MANAGEMENT onto the refuge, and other personal property DISTRICT from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 4. Turkey hunters may possess only ap- hunting of migratory game birds throughout proved nontoxic shot while in the field. the district in accordance with State regula- 5. Conditions B5 and B6 apply. tions, except that we prohibit hunting on the D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Headquarters Waterfowl Production Area designated areas of the refuge in accordance (WPA) in Becker County, the Hitterdal WPA with State regulations subject to the fol- in Clay County, and the McIntosh WPA in lowing conditions: Polk County. The following conditions 1. Conditions B5 and B6 apply. apply: 2. You must remove all ice fishing struc- 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. tures, devices, and personal property from 2. We prohibit the construction or use of the refuge following each day’s fishing activ- permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see ity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

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3. You must remove all personal property, 4. We prohibit the construction or use of which includes boats, decoys, and blinds permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see brought onto the WPAs each day (see §§ 27.93 §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit hunters occupying ground 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- and tree stands that are illegally set up or vided the dog is under the immediate control constructed. of the hunter at all times during the State- 6. We prohibit camping. approved hunting season. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland 5. We prohibit camping. game hunting throughout the district (ex- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland cept that we prohibit hunting on the Town- game hunting in accordance with State regu- send, Headquarters, Mavis, and Gilmore lations throughout the district (except that WPAs in Otter Tail County, and Larson WPA we allow no hunting on the Headquarters in Douglas County) in accordance with State Waterfowl Production Area [WPA] in Becker regulations subject to the following condi- County, the Hitterdal WPA in Clay County, tions: Conditions A3 and A6 apply. and the McIntosh WPA in Polk County) sub- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game ject to the following conditions: Conditions hunting throughout the district (except that A4 and A5 apply. we allow no hunting on the Townsend, Head- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game quarters, Mavis, and Gilmore WPAs in Otter hunting in accordance with State regula- Tail County, and Larson WPA in Douglas tions throughout the district, except that we County) in accordance with State regula- prohibit hunting on the Headquarters Water- tions subject to the following conditions: fowl Production Area (WPA) in Becker Coun- 1. We prohibit the construction or use of ty, the Hitterdal WPA in Clay County, and permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders. the McIntosh WPA in Polk County. The fol- 2. You must remove all portable hunting lowing conditions apply: stands and blinds from the area at the end of 1. Hunters may use portable stands. Hunt- each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). ers may not construct or use permanent 3. Condition A6 applies. blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing ladders. throughout the district (except that we 2. You must remove all stands and personal allow no fishing on the Townsend, Head- property from the WPAs each day (see §§ 27.93 quarters, Mavis, and Gilmore WPAs in Otter and 27.94 of this chapter). Tail County and Larson WPA in Douglas 3. We prohibit hunters occupying ground County) in accordance with State regula- and tree stands that are illegally set up or tions subject to the following conditions: constructed. 1. Conditions A1 and A6 apply. 4. Condition A5 applies. 2. You must remove all ice fishing struc- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in ac- tures, devices, and personal property (see cordance with State regulations throughout § 27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the area the district subject to the following condi- following each day of fishing. tions: 1. You must remove all ice fishing shelters GLACIAL RIDGE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and all other personal property from the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow WPAs each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). hunting of goose, duck, coot, woodcock, 2. Condition A5 applies. snipe, rail, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State FERGUS FALLS WETLAND MANAGEMENT regulations subject to the following condi- DISTRICT tions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 1. We prohibit all types of watercraft. hunting of migratory game birds throughout 2. We restrict vehicles to designated park- the district (except that we allow no hunting ing lots (see § 27.31 of this chapter). on the Townsend, Headquarters, Mavis, and B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting Gilmore Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA) of prairie chicken and sharp-tailed grouse on in Otter Tail County, and Larson WPA in designated areas of the refuge in accordance Douglas County) in accordance with State with State regulations subject to the fol- regulations subject to the following condi- lowing conditions: tions: 1. Only those hunters selected by the Min- 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. nesota Department of Natural Resources to 2. You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, hunt prairie chicken may hunt sharp-tailed and blind materials (see § 27.93 of this chap- grouse. ter) brought onto the WPAs at the end of 2. Condition A2 applies. each day. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 3. During the State-approved hunting sea- white-tailed deer on designated areas of the son, we allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- refuge in accordance with State regulations vided the dog is under the immediate control subject to the following conditions: of the hunter at all times (see § 26.21(b) of 1. You must remove all stands from the this chapter). refuge at the end of each day’s hunt.

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2. Condition A2 applies. 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] vided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see § 26.21(b) of HAMDEN SLOUGH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE this chapter). 5. We prohibit camping. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland hunting of waterfowl on designated areas of game hunting throughout the district (ex- the refuge in accordance with State regula- cept we prohibit hunting on the Phare Lake tions subject to the following conditions: Waterfowl Production Area in Renville 1. We only allow waterfowl hunting during County) in accordance with State regula- the State’s Youth Waterfowl Day. tions subject to the following conditions: 2. Youth waterfowl hunters must be age 15 Conditions A4 and A5 apply. and under. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game 3. We will only allow waterfowl hunting in hunting throughout the district, except we refuge tracts within Audubon and Riceville prohibit hunting on the Phare Lake Water- Townships. fowl Production Area in Renville County. 4. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. Hunting is in accordance with State regula- 5. We prohibit the construction or use of tions subject to the following conditions: permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds. 1. We do not allow construction or use of 6. You must remove all personal property, permanent blinds, stands, or platforms. which includes boats, decoys, blinds, and 2. You must remove all temporary blinds, blind materials (except for blinds made en- stands, or platforms following each day’s tirely of marsh vegetation) brought onto the hunt. refuge, following that day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 3. Condition A5 applies. and 27.94 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing 7. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- throughout the district in accordance with vided the dog is under the immediate control State regulations subject to the following of the hunter at all times during the State- conditions: approved hunting season. 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 8. We prohibit entry to hunting areas ear- 2. You must remove all ice fishing struc- lier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours. tures, devices, and personal property (see B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] § 27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the area C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of at the end of the day. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 3. Condition A5 applies. refuge in accordance with State regulations MINNESOTA VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE subject to the following conditions: REFUGE 1. We only allow hunting during the State’s muzzleloader season with A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow muzzleloaders. hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- 2. Hunters may use portable stands. We ignated areas of the refuge in accordance prohibit construction or use of permanent with State regulations subject to the fol- blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent lowing conditions: ladders. 1. We require permit for special hunts. 3. Hunters must remove all stands and per- 2. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. sonal property from the refuge at the end of We allow nonmotorized boats in areas open each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this to waterfowl hunting during the waterfowl chapter). hunting seasons. 4. Condition A8 applies. 3. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 4. You must remove all personal property, LITCHFIELD WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT which includes boats, decoys, and blinds brought onto the refuge each day (see §§ 27.93 A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow and 27.94 of this chapter). hunting of migratory game birds throughout 5. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- the district except we prohibit hunting on vided the dog is under the immediate control the Phare Lake Waterfowl Production Area of the hunter at all times during the State- in Renville County. All hunting is in accord- approved hunting season. ance with State regulations subject to the 6. We prohibit entry to hunting areas ear- following conditions: lier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours, 1. You must remove boats, decoys, and and all hunters must exit within 2 hours other personal property following each day’s after the close of the legal shooting hours. hunt. 7. We prohibit camping. 2. You must remove portable or temporary B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt blinds and any material brought onto the upland game, except for furbearers and area for blind construction following each crows, on designated areas of the refuge con- day’s hunt. sistent with State regulations, subject to the 3. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. following conditions:

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1. Hunters may only use shotguns and bows 2. Hunters may not possess single shot pro- and arrows in designated areas. jectiles (shotgun slugs or bullets) on the 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic Soberg Waterfowl Production Area. shot while in the field. 3. You must remove all stands and personal 3. We allow the use of .22 caliber rimfire ri- property from the WPAs at the end of each fles on designated areas of the refuge. day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 4. Conditions A5 and A7 apply. 4. We prohibit hunters occupying ground C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white- and tree stands that are illegally set up or tailed deer is permitted on designated areas constructed. of the refuge subject to the following condi- 5. Condition A5 applies. tions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing 1. Permits may be required. throughout the district in accordance with 2. The construction or use of permanent State regulations subject to the following blinds or platforms is not permitted. conditions: 3. All portable stands must be removed 1. Conditions A1 and A5 apply. from the refuge at the end of each day’s 2. You must remove all ice fishing shelters hunt. and all other personal property from the 4. Hunters may not use or possess single WPAs each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this shot projectiles (shotgun slugs, or bullets) on chapter). the Soberg Waterfowl Production Area. 5. We prohibit the possession of centerfire MORRIS WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT rifles or handguns on the refuge. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 6. We allow the use of shotguns and hunting of migratory game birds throughout muzzleloaders on designated areas. the district except that we prohibit hunting 7. Conditions A6 and A7 apply. on the designated portions of the Edward- D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area designated areas of the refuge subject to the (WPA) in Stevens County in accordance with following conditions: State regulations subject to the following 1. Only bank fishing is permitted. conditions: 2. Ice fishing is permitted when ice condi- 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. tions are safe. 2. You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, 3. Ice fishing shelters must be removed and blind materials (see § 27.93 of this chap- from the refuge following each day’s fishing ter) at the end of each day. activity. 3. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control MINNESOTA VALLEY WETLAND MANAGEMENT of the hunter at all times during the State- DISTRICT approved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow chapter). hunting of migratory game birds throughout 4. We prohibit camping. the district in accordance with State regula- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting tions subject to the following conditions: of upland game, except that we prohibit 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. hunting on the designated portions of the 2. We prohibit the construct or use of per- Edward-Long Lake Waterfowl Production manent blinds, stands, or scaffolds. Area in Stevens County, in accordance with 3. You must remove all personal property, State regulations subject to the following which includes boats, decoys, and blinds conditions: Conditions A3 and A4 apply. brought onto the WPAs each day (see §§ 27.93 C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of and 27.94 of this chapter). deer throughout the district except that we 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- prohibit hunting on the designated portions vided the dog is under the immediate control of the Edward-Long Lake Waterfowl Produc- of the hunter at all times during the State- tion Area in Stevens County in accordance approved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this with State regulations subject to the fol- chapter). lowing conditions: 5. We prohibit camping. 1. We prohibit the construction or use of B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders. game hunting throughout the district in ac- 2. You must remove all portable hunting cordance with State regulations subject to stands and blinds from the area at the end of the following conditions: Conditions A4 and each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). A5 apply. 3. Condition A4 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing through- hunting throughout the district in accord- out the district except that we prohibit fish- ance with State regulations subject to the ing on the designated portions of the Ed- following conditions: ward-Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area 1. Hunters may use portable stands. Hunt- (WPA) in Stevens County in accordance with ers may not construct or use permanent State regulations subject to the following blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent conditions: ladders. 1. Conditions A1 and A4 apply.

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2. You must remove all ice fishing struc- refuge in accordance with State regulations tures, devices, and personal property (see subject to the following conditions: § 27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the WPA 1. We allow the use of temporary stands, at the end of each day’s fishing. blinds, platforms, or ladders (see § 27.92 of this chapter). Hunters may construct blinds NORTHERN TALLGRASS PRAIRIE NATIONAL using manmade materials only. We prohibit WILDLIFE REFUGE hunters from bringing plants or their parts A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow onto the refuge. hunting of duck, goose, coot, rail (Virginia 2. Conditions A3, A5, A7, and A8 apply. and sora only), woodcock, common snipe, 3. Turkey hunters may possess only ap- and mourning dove in accordance with State proved nontoxic shot while in the field. regulations subject to the following condi- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] tions: 1. Hunters may possess only approved RICE LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE nontoxic shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 2. Hunters may construct temporary blinds hunting of woodcock and common snipe on using manmade materials only (see § 27.92 of designated areas in accordance with State this chapter). We prohibit hunters from regulations subject to the following condi- bringing plants or their parts onto the refuge. tions: 3. We prohibit the construction or use of 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only ap- permanent blinds, stands, scaffolds, and lad- proved nontoxic shot while in the field. ders. 2. We require that the visible portion of at 4. We prohibit hunters from leaving boats, least one article of clothing worn above the decoys, or other personal property unat- waist be blaze orange. tended at any time (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of 3. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- this chapter). vided the dog is under the immediate control 5. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, of the hunter at all times during the State- portable or temporary blinds, materials approved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this brought onto the refuge, and other personal chapter). property at the end of each day’s hunt (see 4. We prohibit camping. §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 6. We allow the use of hunting dogs, proof ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, gray and fox vided the dog is under the immediate control squirrels, cottontail rabbit, and snowshoe of the hunter at all times during the State- hare on designated areas of the refuge in ac- approved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this cordance with State regulations subject to chapter). the following conditions: 7. We prohibit the use of motorized 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only ap- watercraft. proved nontoxic shot while hunting upland 8. We prohibit camping. game species. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 2. We require that the visible portion of at of ring-necked pheasant, Hungarian par- least one article of clothing worn above the tridge, rabbit (cottontail and jack), squirrel waist be blaze orange. (fox and gray), raccoon, opossum, fox (red 3. Conditions A3 and A4 apply. and gray), badger, coyote, striped skunk, and C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white- crows on designated areas in accordance tailed deer is permitted on designated areas with State regulations subject to the fol- of the refuge subject to the following condi- lowing conditions: tions: 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only ap- 1. The construction or use of permanent proved nontoxic shot while in the field (see blinds, platforms or ladders is not permitted. § 32.3(k)). 2. We allow the use of dogs for upland game 2. All stands must be removed from the ref- bird hunting only, provided that the dogs re- uge at the end of each day’s hunt. main under the immediate control of the 3. Permits are required for firearms hunt- hunter at all times, during the State-ap- ing. proved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this 4. Hunting of deer on the Rice Lake Unit is chapter). by firearm and archery; hunting on the 3. We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting Sandstone Unit is by archery only. furbearers. 5. Condition A4 applies. 4. We close the refuge to all hunting from D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on March 1 through August 31. designated areas of the refuge subject to the 5. We allow hunting for coyote, striped following conditions: skunk, raccoon, and fox from 1⁄2 hour before 1. Fishing from non-motorized boats or legal sunrise to legal sunset. boats powered by electric motors is per- 6. Conditions A7 and A8 apply. mitted only in designated areas. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 2. Ice fishing is permitted on Mandy Lake deer and turkey on designated areas of the when ice conditions are safe.

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3. Ice fishing shelters must be removed B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting from the refuge following each day’s fishing of ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, gray activity. and fox squirrel, snowshoe hare, cottontail 4. Condition A4 applies. rabbit, and jackrabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regula- RYDELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tions subject to the following conditions: 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only ap- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] proved nontoxic shot while hunting for all B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] upland game species. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white- 2. We prohibit field possession of upland tailed deer is permitted on designated areas game species on areas closed to upland game of the refuge subject to the following condi- hunting. tions: 3. Conditions A6 and A7 apply. 1. Permits are required to hunt white- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of tailed deer in the Special Permit Area of the white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge. refuge in accordance with State regulation 2. Hunting in the Special Permit Area is subject to the following conditions: permitted with firearms only. 1. The construction or use of permanent 3. Hunters may not construct or use per- blinds, platforms or ladders is not permitted. manent blinds, permanent platforms, or per- 2. All stands must be removed from the ref- manent ladders. Hunters may use portable uge at the end of each day’s hunt. stands, but must remove them from the ref- 3. You must dismantle hunting blinds, uge at the end of each day’s hunt. platforms, and ladders made from natural 4. Hunters who harvest deer in the Special vegetation at the end of each day. Permit Area must take their deer to the ref- 4. We prohibit the possession of firearms or uge check station. archery equipment on areas closed to white- 5. We prohibit camping. tailed deer hunting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 5. We prohibit deer pushes or deer drives in Tamarac Lake in accordance with State reg- the areas closed to deer hunting. ulations subject to the following conditions: 6. Conditions A4 and A7 apply. 1. We only allow fishing from designated D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on fishing piers. designated areas of the refuge subject to the 2. We allow fishing from May 1 to Novem- following conditions: ber 1. 1. Fishing is permitted on the St. Francis 3. We allow parking at designated parking River only. lots only (see § 27.31 of this chapter). 2. Nonmotorized boats are permitted only 4. Condition C5 applies. on designated areas of St. Francis River and must be launched from designated access SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE points. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow TAMARAC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hunting of goose, duck, coot, rail, woodcock, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow and snipe on designated areas of the refuge the hunting of goose, duck, coot, woodcock, in accordance with State regulations subject and snipe on designated areas of the refuge to the following conditions: in accordance with State regulations subject 1. Field possession of migratory game birds to the following conditions: is not permitted on refuge areas closed to 1. Hunting by tribal members is in accord- migratory game bird hunting. ance with White Earth Reservation regula- 2. Only nonmotorized boats are permitted, tions on those portions of the Reservation and they must be launched at designated ac- that are a part of the refuge. cess sites. 2. You must remove all personal property, 3. Boats, decoys and blinds must be re- which includes boats, decoys, and blinds moved from the refuge following each day’s brought onto the refuge each day (see §§ 27.93 hunt except for blinds made entirely of and 27.94 of this chapter). marsh vegetation. 3. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- 4. We prohibit entry to hunting areas ear- vided the dog is under the immediate control lier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours. of the hunter at all times, during the State- 5. We prohibit hunting during the State approved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this Special Goose Hunt (the early September chapter). and late December Canada goose hunting 4. We prohibit camping. seasons). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 6. We allow the use of hunting dogs, proof ruffed grouse, red, gray, and fox squirrel, vided the dog is under the immediate control cottontail rabbit, jackrabbit, snowshoe hare, of the hunter at all times, during the State- red fox, raccoon, and striped skunk on des- approved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this ignated areas of the refuge in accordance chapter). with State regulations subject to the fol- 7. We prohibit camping. lowing conditions:

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1. Hunting by tribal members is in accord- Federal regulations and requirements (see ance with White Earth Reservation regula- § 32.2). You cannot reserve hunting areas, ex- tions on those parts of the Reservation that cept at Potter’s Marsh Managed Hunt Area, are part of the refuge. Pool 13, near Thomson, Illinois, in accord- 2. You may only hunt red fox, raccoon, and ance with procedures established by the ref- striped skunk from 1⁄2 hour before legal sun- uge manager. rise until legal sunset from September 1 2. In areas posted and shown on maps as through the last day of February. ‘‘No Entry—Sanctuary,’’ we prohibit migra- 3. Shotgun hunters may possess only ap- tory bird hunting at all times and all public proved nontoxic shot while hunting for all entry except as specified. These areas are upland game species. named and located as follows: 4. We require hunters to wear at least one i. Pool Slough, Pool 9, Minnesota/Iowa, article of blaze orange clothing visible above 1,126 acres. the waist. ii. Bertom Island, Pool 11, Wisconsin, 31 5. Conditions A3 and A4 apply. acres. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of iii. Guttenberg Ponds, Pool 11, Iowa, 252 white-tailed deer on designated areas of the acres. refuge in accordance with State regulations iv. Spring Lake, Pool 13, Illinois, 3,697 subject to the following conditions: acres. 1. Hunting by tribal members is in accord- 3. In areas posted and shown on maps as ance with White Earth Reservation regula- ‘‘Area Closed’’ and ‘‘Area Closed—No Mo- tions on those parts of the Reservation that tors,’’ we prohibit migratory bird hunting at are part of the refuge. all times. We ask that you practice vol- 2. The construction or use of permanent untary avoidance of these areas by any blinds, platforms or ladders is not permitted. means or for any purpose from October 15 to 3. All stands must be removed from the ref- the end of the respective State duck season. uge at the end of each day’s hunt. In areas also marked ‘‘no motors,’’ we pro- 4. Condition A4 applies. hibit the use of motors on watercraft from D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- October 15 to the end of the respective State ignated areas of the refuge between the duck season. These ‘‘Area(s) Closed’’ are hours of 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. in accordance named and located as follows: with State regulations subject to the fol- i. Big Lake, Pool 4, Wisconsin, 2,210 acres. lowing conditions: ii. Weaver Bottoms/Lost Island, Pool 5, 1. We allow fishing in North Tamarac Minnesota/Wisconsin, 3,508 acres. Lake, Wauboose Lake, and Two Island Lake iii. Polander Lake, Pool 5A, Minnesota/ all year in accordance with State and/or Wisconsin, 1,873 acres. White Earth Reservation regulations. iv. Lake Onalaska, Pool 7, Wisconsin, 7,366 2. We allow fishing in Blackbird Lake and acres (voluntary avoidance on 3,365 acres Lost Lake from the first day of the State until mid-November). walleye season through Labor Day under v. Wisconsin Islands, Pool 8, Minnesota/ State and/or White Earth Reservation regu- Wisconsin, 6,538 acres. lations. vi. Harpers Slough, Pool 9, Iowa/Wisconsin, 3. We only allow bank fishing in an area 50 5,209 acres. yards (45 m) on either side of the Ottertail vii. Wisconsin River Delta, Pool 10, Wis- River Bridges on County Roads #26 and #126 consin, 1,414 acres (closed November 1 to end during State seasons. of duck season). 4. We allow fishing in Pine Lake from De- viii. 12-Mile Island, Pool 11, Iowa, 1,139 cember 1 until March 31. acres. 5. You must remove all ice fishing shelters ix. Bertom–McCartney, Pool 11, Wisconsin, and all other personal property from the ref- 2,384 acres (no voluntary avoidance provi- uge each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this sion). chapter). x. Pleasant Creek, Pool 13, Iowa, 2,191 6. Condition A4 applies. acres. xi. Elk River, Pool 13, Iowa, 1,248 acres. UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE The ‘‘Area(s) Closed—No Motors’’ are AND FISH REFUGE named and located as follows: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow xii. Peterson Lake, Pool 4, Wisconsin 572 hunting of migratory game birds on areas acres. designated by the refuge manager and shown xiii. Rieck’s Lake, Pool 4, Wisconsin, 499 on maps available at refuge offices in accord- acres. ance with State regulations. We prohibit mi- xiv. Spring Lake, Pool 5, Wisconsin, 254 gratory bird hunting March 16 through Au- acres. gust 31 each year. All migratory bird hunt- xv. Sturgeon Slough, Pool 10, Wisconsin, ing is subject to the following conditions: 340 acres. 1. You must possess a hunting license valid xvi. 12-Mile Island, Pool 10, Iowa, 540 acres. in the State in which you are hunting and be xvii. John Deere Marsh, Pool 11, Iowa, 439 in compliance with all applicable State and acres.

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xviii. Kehough Slough, Pool 12, Illinois, 333 i. We prohibit dogs disturbing or endan- acres. gering wildlife or people while on the refuge. xiv. Beaver Island, Pool 14, Iowa, 864 acres. ii. All dogs while on the refuge must be 4. In areas posted and shown on maps as under the control of their owners/handlers at ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘No Hunting or Trap- all times or on a leash. ping Zone,’’ we prohibit migratory bird hunt- iii. We prohibit allowing dogs to roam. ing at all times. These areas are named and iv. All dogs must be on a leash when on located as follows: hiking trails, or other areas so posted. i. Buffalo River, Pool 4, Wisconsin, 219 v. We allow working a dog in refuge waters acres. by tossing a retrieval dummy or other object ii. Fountain City Bay, Pool 5A, Wisconsin, for out-and-back exercise. 24 acres. vi. Owners/handlers of dogs are responsible iii. Upper Halfway Creek Marsh, Pool 7, for disposal of dog droppings on refuge public Wisconsin, 143 acres. use concentration areas such as trails, sand- iv. Mathy Tract (Brice Prairie), Pool 7, bars, and boat landings. Wisconsin, 75 acres. vii. We prohibit field trials and commer- v. Hunter’s Point, Pool 8, Wisconsin, 82 cial/professional dog training. acres. vi. Goose Island, Pool 8, Wisconsin, 984 10. We prohibit the construction of perma- acres (also no motors and voluntary avoid- nent hunting blinds (see § 27.92 of this chap- ance as in condition A3). ter). You may use natural material for sea- vii. Sturgeon Slough, Pool 10, Wisconsin, 66 sonal blinds, with restrictions. You may acres. gather grasses and marsh vegetation from viii. Goetz Island Trail, Pool 11, Iowa, 31 the refuge for blind-building materials; how- acres. ever, Phragmites (giant cane) may not be cut ix. Crooked Slough Backwater, Pool 13, Il- or brought onto the refuge. You may not linois, 2,453 acres. gather, bring onto the refuge, or use for x. Crooked Slough Proper, Pool 13, Illinois, blind building tree(s) or other plant parts, 270 acres. including dead wood on the ground, greater xi. Frog Pond, Pool 13, Illinois, 64 acres. than 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. We prohibit xii. Ingersoll Learning Center, Pool 13, Illi- constructing hunting blinds from rocks nois, 41 acres. placed for shoreline protection (rip rap). You 5. We prohibit hunting of migratory birds may leave only seasonal blinds made en- within 50 yards (45 m) of the Great River tirely of natural vegetation and biodegrad- Trail at Thomson Prairie, within 150 yards able twines on the refuge. We consider all (135 m) of the Great River Trail at Mesquaki such blinds public property and open to use Lake, and within 400 yards (360 m) of the by any person on a first-come-first-served Potter’s Marsh Managed Hunt area, all in or basis. You may use manmade material for near Pool 13, Illinois. temporary blinds, with restrictions. You 6. You must immediately make a reason- may not use lumber, pipe, posts, or timbers able attempt to retrieve downed waterfowl greater than 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter. At unless the bird lies in plain sight of you, is the end of each day’s hunt, you must remove clearly dead, and there is no risk of the bird all manmade blind materials, including boat drifting off due to wind or current. You may blinds. Any blinds containing manmade ma- retrieve dead or wounded game from areas terials left on the refuge are subject to im- posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ ‘‘No Hunting Zone,’’ mediate removal and disposal. Manmade ma- and ‘‘No Hunting or Trapping Zone’’ pro- terials include, but are not limited to, wood- vided you do not attempt to chase birds from en pallets, metal fence posts, wire, nails, sta- the area. You may not use a motor to aid in ples, netting, or tarps (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of the retrieval of game in areas posted ‘‘Area this chapter). Closed—No Motors.’’ You may not retrieve 11. We will phase out the construction and birds or other game from areas posted ‘‘No use of permanent hunting blinds for water- Entry—Sanctuary.’’ fowl hunting within the Savanna District of 7. You may not engage in open-water wa- the refuge. We will no longer allow perma- terfowl hunting in Pool 11, approximate river nent blinds on the refuge in Pool 12 begin- miles 586–592, Grant County, Wisconsin as ning with the 2007–2008 waterfowl hunting marked with signs and as shown on refuge season, Pool 14 after the 2007–2008 season, and maps. Open-water hunting regulations and Pool 13 after the 2008–2009 season. The fol- definitions that apply for Wisconsin outside lowing regulations apply for phase out of of Grant County will apply in this area. permanent hunting blinds: 8. You may possess only approved nontoxic i. All permanent blinds must have the cur- shot shells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). rent name, address, and telephone number of 9. We allow the use of dogs for hunting in the blind owner, posted no smaller than 3″ x accordance with State regulations. When 5″ (7.5 cm x 12.5 cm) inside the blind. dogs are not actively engaged in authorized ii. The blind’s owner must remove from the hunting activities, the following conditions refuge all blind materials, including old apply: blind materials located within 100 yards (90

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m) of the blind, within 30 days of the end of impound any vehicle left parked in violation the waterfowl hunting season. at the owner’s expense (see § 27.31 of this iii. After the phase-out year of permanent chapter). blinds in each pool, refuge hunting blind reg- 17. We require that you keep all refuge ulations in Condition A10 will apply, except lands clean during your period of use or oc- that we require a 200-yard (180-m) spacing cupancy. At all times you must keep all distance between hunting parties on the Illi- refuse, trash, and litter contained in bags or nois portions of the refuge in Pools 12, 13, other suitable containers and not left scat- and 14. tered on the ground or in the water. You 12. You may set up hunting equipment the must remove all personal property, refuse, day of the hunt but must remove it at the end of each day. You may place and leave trash, and litter immediately upon vacating hunting equipment and decoys on the refuge a site. We consider animal carcasses and only from 1 hour before the start of legal spent shells to be litter (see § 27.94 of this shooting hours until 1⁄2 hour after the close chapter). of legal shooting hours. You may not use B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting nails, wire, screws, or bolts to attach a stand of upland game on areas of the refuge des- to a tree, or hunt from a tree into which a ignated by the refuge manager and shown on metal object has been driven or screwed for maps available at refuge offices in accord- support (see § 32.2(i) and § 27.93 of this chap- ance with State regulations. We prohibit up- ter). land game hunting from March 16 through 13. We prohibit the cutting, removing, or August 31 each year except for spring wild damaging of any tree or other vegetation ex- turkey hunting, and squirrel hunting on the cept as allowed for blinds in Condition A10 or Illinois portion of the refuge. All upland by written permit. You may not clear vege- game hunting is subject to the following con- tation for shooting lanes or limb trees for ditions: trees stands (see § 27.51 of this chapter). 1. Condition A1 applies. 14. We prohibit camping during waterfowl hunting seasons within areas posted ‘‘No 2. We prohibit the carrying, possessing, or Entry—Sanctuary,’’ ‘‘Area Closed,’’ ‘‘Area discharging of firearms (including dog train- Closed—No Motors,’’ and ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ ing pistols and dummy launchers), air guns, or on any sites not clearly visible from the or any other weapons on the refuge, unless main commercial navigation channel of the you are a licensed hunter or trapper engaged Mississippi River. We define camping as in authorized activities during established erecting a tent or shelter of natural or syn- seasons, in accordance with Federal, State, thetic material, preparing a sleeping bag or and local regulations. We prohibit target other bedding material for use, parking of a practice on the refuge (see §§ 27.42 and 27.43 of motor vehicle, or mooring or anchoring of a this chapter). vessel for the apparent purpose of overnight 3. In areas posted and shown on maps as occupancy, or occupying or leaving personal ‘‘No Entry—Sanctuary,’’ we prohibit entry property, including boats or other craft, at a and upland game hunting at all times. In site anytime between the hours of 11 p.m. areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘No and 3 a.m. on any given day. Where we allow Entry—Sanctuary October 1 to end of state camping, you must occupy claimed camp- duck hunting season,’’ we allow upland game sites each night. hunting beginning the day after the respec- 15. We prohibit the building or use of tive State duck hunting season until upland warming fires while hunting (see § 27.95 of game season closure or March 15, whichever this chapter). We only allow campfires in comes first, except we allow spring turkey conjunction with camping, day-use activities hunting during State seasons. We describe on beaches, or on the ice while ice fishing these areas more fully in Condition A2. using only dead wood on the ground, or materials brought onto the refuge such as char- 4. In areas posted and shown on maps as coal or firewood. You must remove any un- ‘‘Area Closed’’ and ‘‘Area Closed—No Mo- used firewood brought onto the refuge upon tors,’’ we allow upland game hunting begin- departure due to threat of invasive insects. ning the day after the respective State duck 16. We prohibit all vehicle use on or across hunting season until upland game season refuge lands at any time except on des- closure or March 15, whichever comes first, ignated routes of travel or on the ice over except we allow spring turkey hunting dur- navigable waters accessed from boat landing State seasons. We ask that you practice ings. We prohibit parking beyond vehicle voluntary avoidance of these areas by any control barriers or on grass or other vegeta- means or for any purpose from October 15 to tion. You may not park or operate vehicles the end of the respective State duck season. in a manner that obstructs or impedes any In areas also marked ‘‘Area Closed—No Mo- road, trail, fire lane, boat ramp, access gate, tors,’’ we prohibit the use of motors on or other facility or in a manner that creates watercraft from October 15 to the end of the a safety hazard or endangers any person, respective State duck season. We describe property, or environmental feature. We may these areas more fully in Condition A3.

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5. In areas posted and shown on maps as 4. In areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘No Hunting or Trap- ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘No Hunting or Trap- ping Zone,’’ we prohibit upland game hunt- ping Zone,’’ we prohibit big game hunting at ing at all times. You must unload and encase all times. You must unload and encase fire- firearms in these areas. We describe these arms in these areas. We describe these areas areas more fully in Condition A4. more fully in Condition A4. 6. We prohibit hunting of upland game 5. We prohibit hunting of big game within within 50 yards (45 m) of the Great River 50 yards (45 m) of the Great River Trail at Trail at Thomson Prairie, within 150 yards Thomson Prairie, within 150 yards (135 m) of (135 m) of the Great River Trail at Mesquaki the Great River Trail at Mesquaki Lake, and Lake, and within 400 yards (360 m) of the within 400 yards (360 m) of the Potter’s Potter’s Marsh Managed Hunt area, all in or Marsh Managed Hunt area, all in or near near Pool 13, Illinois. Pool 13, Illinois. 7. You may only use or possess approved 6. Conditions A6, A9, A10, A12 through A17, nontoxic shot shells while in the field, in- and B7 apply. cluding shot shells used for hunting wild tur- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on areas key (see § 32.2(k)). of the refuge designated by the refuge man- 8. We prohibit the shining of a light to lo- ager and shown on refuge maps available at cate any animal on the refuge except at the refuge offices in accordance with State regu- point of kill for species specified in respec- lations subject to the following conditions: 1. In the Bertrom Island ‘‘No Entry—Sanc- tive State night or artificial light hunting tuary’’ area, Pool 11, Wisconsin we prohibit regulations (see § 27.73 of this chapter). You entry and fishing at all times. may use lights to find your way. We prohibit 2. In the Spring Lake ‘‘Area Closed’’ area, the distribution of bait or feed, the hunting Pool 13, Illinois, we prohibit fishing from Oc- over bait or feed, and the use or possession of tober 1 until the day after the close of the any drug on any arrow for bow hunting (see State duck hunting season. § 32.2(g) and (h)). You must comply with all 3. In areas posted and shown on maps as other hunt method regulations of the respec- ‘‘Area Closed’’ and ‘‘Area Closed—No Mo- tive State on the refuge. tors,’’ we allow fishing; however, we ask that 9. Conditions A6, A9, A10, and A12 through you practice voluntary avoidance of these A17 apply. areas by any means or for any purpose from C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of October 15 to the end of the respective State big game on areas of the refuge designated duck season. In areas also marked ‘‘Area by the refuge manager and shown on maps Closed—No Motors,’’ we prohibit the use of available at refuge offices in accordance with motors on watercraft from October 15 to the State regulations. We prohibit big game end of the respective State duck season. We hunting from March 16 through August 31 describe these areas more fully in Condition each year. All big game hunting is subject to A3. the following conditions: 4. On Mertes Slough, Pool 6, Wisconsin, we 1. Conditions A1 and B2 apply. allow only hand-powered boats or boats with 2. In areas posted and shown on maps as electric motors. ‘‘No Entry—Sanctuary,’’ we prohibit entry 5. For the purpose of determining length and big game hunting at all times. In areas limits, slot limits, and daily creel limits, the posted and shown on maps as ‘‘No Entry— impounded areas of Spring Lake, Duckfoot Sanctuary October 1 to end of state duck Marsh, and Pleasant Creek in Pool 13, Illi- hunting season,’’ we allow big game hunting nois, are part of the Mississippi River site- beginning the day after the respective State specific State regulations. duck hunting season until big game season 6. Conditions A10, and A13 through A17 closure or March 15, whichever comes first. apply. We describe these areas more fully in Condi- tion A2. WINDOM WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 3. In areas posted and shown on maps as A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow ‘‘Area Closed’’ and ‘‘Area Closed—No Mo- hunting of migratory game birds throughout tors’’ we allow big game hunting beginning the district in accordance with State regula- the day after the respective State duck hunt- tions subject to the following conditions: ing season until big game season closure or 1. We prohibit hunting on the Worthington March 15, whichever comes first. We ask that Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Nobles you practice voluntary avoidance of these County, or designated portions of the Wolf areas by any means or for any purpose from Lake WPA in Cottonwood County. October 15 to the end of the respective State 2. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. duck season. In areas also marked ‘‘Area 3. You must remove all personal property, Closed—No Motors,’’ we prohibit the use of which includes boats, decoys, and blinds motors on watercraft from October 15 to the brought onto the WPAs at the end of each end of the respective State duck season. day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). These areas are described more fully in Con- 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- dition A3. vided the dog is under the immediate control

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of the hunter at all times during the State- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- approved hunting season (see § 26.21(b) of this ignated areas of the refuge in accordance chapter). with State regulations subject to the fol- 5. We prohibit camping. lowing conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 1. All persons fishing who are 16 years of of upland game throughout the district ex- age and older must carry a State license on cept that you may not hunt on the Wor- the refuge. You must have a signed refuge thington WPA in Nobles County, Head- fishing permit in your possession when fish- quarters WPA in Jackson County, or des- ing on the refuge. You may obtain permits at ignated portions of the Wolf Lake WPA in North Mississippi Refuges Complex Head- Cottonwood County. quarters, 2776 Sunset Drive, Grenada, Mis- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of sissippi 38901, or at the Dahomey National big game throughout the district in accord- Wildlife Refuge Office, Box 381, Highway 446, ance with State regulations subject to the Boyle, Mississippi 38730, or by mail from the following conditions: above addresses. 1. We prohibit hunting on the Worthington 2. We close the refuge to fishing from Octo- WPA in Nobles County, Headquarters WPA ber 1 through February 28. in Jackson County, and designated portions 3. We allow fishing in bar pits along the of the Wolf Lake WPA in Cottonwood Coun- Corps of Engineers levee only. ty. 4. We prohibit possession of any weapon 2. We allow the use of portable stands. while fishing on the refuge. This does not in- Hunters may not construct or use permanent clude fishing knives unless they are longer blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent than 3 inches (7.5 cm). ladders. 5. We prohibit possession or use of jugs, 3. You must remove all stands and personal seines, nets, hand-grab baskets, slat traps/ property from the WPAs at the end of each baskets, or any other similar devices and day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). commercial fishing of any kind. 4. We prohibit hunters occupying ground 6. We allow trotlines, yo-yos, limb lines, and tree stands that are illegally set up or crawfish traps, or any other similar devices constructed. for recreational use only, and you must tag D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing through- or mark them with waterproof ink, legibly out the district in accordance with State inscribed or legibly stamped on the tag with regulations subject to the following condi- your full name and full residence address, in- tions: cluding zip code. You must attend these de- 1. Conditions A2 and A5 apply. vices a minimum of once daily. If you are 2. You must remove all ice fishing shelters not going to attend these devices, you must and other personal property from the WPAs remove them from the refuge. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). 7. We prohibit snagging or attempting to snag fish. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 8. We allow crawfishing. FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29085, May 18, 9. We allow taking of frogs by Special Use 1993; 59 FR 6693, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55186, Permit only. 55196, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62043, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46396, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47379, Sept. 9, DAHOMEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1997; 63 FR 46917, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30785, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56404, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR hunting of migratory waterfowl, coot, snipe, 46358, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58946, Sept. 18, 2002; and woodcock on designated areas of the ref- 68 FR 57317, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54416, uge in accordance with State regulations Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54178, Sept. 13, 2005; 72 FR subject to the following conditions: 51542, Sept. 7, 2007; 73 FR 33185, June 11, 2008; 1. Youth hunters age 15 and under must 73 FR 51160, Aug. 29, 2008; 74 FR 41356, Aug. possess and carry a hunter safety course card 17, 2009; 74 FR 47117, Sept. 15, 2009] or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact § 32.43 Mississippi. of an adult age 21 or older. All hunters must The following refuge units have been possess and carry a valid, signed refuge hunt- opened for hunting and/or fishing, and ing permit certifying that you understand are listed in alphabetical order with and will comply with all regulations, and hunters must carry a State license and a applicable refuge-specific regulations. signed Federal and State duck stamp on their person while hunting on the refuge. BOGUE CHITTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Hunters born after January 1, 1972, also must Refer to § 32.37 Louisiana for regulations. carry a Hunter Education Safety Course card or certificate. You may obtain permits at COLDWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE North Mississippi Refuges Complex Head- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] quarters, 2776 Sunset Drive, Grenada, Mis- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] sissippi 38901, or at the Dahomey National C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] Wildlife Refuge Office, Box 831, Highway 446,

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Boyle, Mississippi 38730, or by mail from the the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or above addresses. other types of markers. 2. All users may enter the refuge 2 hours 12. We prohibit ATVs (see § 27.31(f) of this before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge chapter), horses, and mules on the refuge. no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. We B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge of quail, squirrel, rabbit, beaver, nutria, rac- before or after hours. coon, coyotes, and opossum on designated 3. We only allow hunting of migratory areas of the refuge in accordance with State game birds on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and regulations subject to the following condi- Sundays, from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to tions: 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must remove all de- 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A8, and A12 apply. coys, blind material (see § 27.93 of this chap- 2. We restrict all public use to the period ter), and harvested waterfowl from the area beginning 2 hours before legal sunrise and no later than 1 p.m. each day. After duck, ending 2 hours after legal sunset. We pro- merganser, and coot season closes, you may hibit entering or remaining on the refuge be- hunt goose daily from 1⁄2 hour before legal fore or after hours. We establish special pro- sunrise until legal sunset. visions for raccoon hunting; contact the ref- 4. Each hunter must obtain a daily User In- uge office for details. formation Card (pink) available at each ref- 3. You may only possess shotguns with ap- uge information station and follow the print- proved nontoxic shotgun shot (see § 32.2(k)) ed instructions on the card. Hunters must and .22 caliber rifles. We prohibit all hand- place the card in plain view on the dashboard guns. of their vehicle so the personal information 4. All hunters or persons on the refuge for is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you any reason during any open refuge hunting must complete the reverse side of the card season must wear a minimum of 500 square and deposit it at one of the hunter informa- inches (3,250 cm2) of visible, unbroken, fluo- tion stations. Include all game harvested, rescent orange-colored material above the and if there is none, report ‘‘0.’’ waistline. 5. We may close certain areas of the refuge for sanctuary or administrative purposes. We 5. We only allow dogs on the refuge after will mark such areas with ‘‘No Hunting’’ or the general Gun Deer Hunt. Dogs must re- ‘‘Area Closed’’ signs. main in the immediate control of their han- 6. We prohibit handguns of all kinds. dlers at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- 7. Waterfowl hunters may leave boats ter). meeting all State registration requirements 6. We prohibit cutting or removing trees on refuge water bodies throughout the wa- and other vegetation (see § 27.51 of this chap- terfowl season. You must remove boats (see ter). We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, § 27.93 of this chapter) within 72 hours after blazes, tacks, or other types of markers. the season closes. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 8. We restrict motor vehicle use to roads white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated as vehicle access roads on the ref- designated areas of the refuge in accordance uge map (see § 27.31 of this chapter). We pro- with State regulations subject to the fol- hibit blocking access to any road or trail en- lowing conditions: tering the refuge (see § 27.31(h) of this chap- 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A6, A8, and A12 ter). apply. 9. All hunters or persons on the refuge for 2. We restrict all public use to 2 hours be- any reason during any open refuge hunting fore legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal season must wear a minimum of 500 square sunset. We prohibit entering or remaining on inches (3,250 cm2) of visible, unbroken, fluo- the refuge before or after hours. rescent orange-colored material above the 3. All hunters or persons on the refuge for waistline. Waterfowl hunters must comply any reason during any open refuge hunting while walking/boating to and from actual season must wear a minimum of 500 square hunting area. Waterfowl hunters may re- inches (3,250 cm2) of visible, unbroken, fluo- move the fluorescent orange while actually rescent orange-colored material above the hunting. waistline. We do not require this for turkey 10. We only allow dogs on the refuge when hunting. specifically authorized for hunting. We en- 4. We prohibit dogs for any big game hunt. courage the use of dogs to retrieve dead or 5. We prohibit use or possession of any drug wounded waterfowl. Dogs must remain in the or device for employing such drug for hunt- immediate control of their handlers at all ing (see § 32.2(g)). times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). 6. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 11. You must remove decoys, blinds, other 7. We prohibit hunting or shooting across personal property, and litter (see §§ 27.93 and any open, fallow, or planted field from 27.94 of this chapter) from the hunting area ground level or on or across any public road, following each morning’s hunt. We prohibit public highway, railroad, or their right-of- cutting or removing trees and other vegeta- way during all general gun and primitive tion (see § 27.51 of this chapter). We prohibit weapon hunts.

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8. You may erect portable deer stands (see 6. We prohibit target practice on refuge § 32.2i)) 2 weeks prior to the opening of arch- property. ery season on the refuge, and you must re- 7. We prohibit mules and horses on refuge move them by January 31 (see § 27.93 of this hunts. chapter). We prohibit cutting or removing 8. We allow retrievers for waterfowl hunt- trees and other vegetation (see § 27.51 of this ing. We require all dogs to wear a collar dis- chapter). We prohibit the use of flagging, playing the owner’s name, address, and tele- paint, blazes, tacks, or other types of mark- phone number. ers. 9. You must unload and case or dismantle D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- firearms (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) before ignated areas of the refuge in accordance transporting them in a vehicle or boat with- with State regulations subject to the fol- in the boundaries of the refuge or along lowing conditions: rights-of-way for public or private land with- 1. All anglers must possess and carry a in the refuge. valid, signed refuge fishing permit certifying 10. Each hunter must possess and carry a that you understand and will comply with current, signed copy of the refuge hunting all regulations. permit while participating in refuge hunts. 2. We close the refuge to fishing from Octo- 11. Youth hunters under age 16 must pos- ber 1 through February 28. sess and carry a State-approved hunter safe- 3. We prohibit possession of any weapon ty course card or certificate. Each youth (see § 27.42 of this chapter) while fishing on hunter must remain within sight and normal the refuge. voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. An 4. We prohibit possession or use of jugs, adult may supervise no more than two seines, nets, hand-grab baskets, slat traps/ youths during small game hunts and one baskets, or any other similar devices and youth during big game hunts. commercial fishing of any kind. 12. We prohibit the use of airboats, 5. We allow trotlines, yo-yos, limb lines, mudboats, motorized pirogues, and air- crawfish traps, or any other similar devices cooled propulsion engines on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting for recreational use only. You must tag or of squirrel on designated areas of the refuge mark these devices with your full name, full in accordance with State regulations subject residence address including zip code, written to the following conditions: with waterproof ink, legibly inscribed or leg- 1. Conditions A4 through A7 and A10 ibly stamped on the tag. You must attend through A12 apply. these devices a minimum of once a day. If 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic you do not attend these devices (see § 27.93 of shot while hunting on the refuge (see this chapter), you must remove them from § 32.2(k)). All shotgun ammunition must the refuge. meet legal shot-size requirements. We only 6. We prohibit snagging or attempting to allow .22 caliber rimfire. snag fish. 3. We prohibit the possession of dogs for 7. We allow crawfishing. squirrel hunting. 8. We only allow the taking of frog by Spe- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cial Use Permit. white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated GRAND BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condi- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow tions: hunting of goose, duck, coot, and mourning 1. Conditions A4 through A7 and A9 dove on designated areas of the refuge in ac- through A12 apply. cordance with State regulations subject to 2. We only allow hunting with bow and the following conditions: arrow. We prohibit the use of poisonous ar- 1. We allow hunting from 30 minutes before rows (see § 32.2(g)). We prohibit firearms. legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon) on Satur- 3. We prohibit the use or construction of days, Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. any permanent tree stand. We allow portable Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before and climbing stands, but you must remove legal sunrise. Hunters must remove all de- them from the tree when not in use or they coys, blind material (see § 27.93 of this chap- will be subject to confiscation (see § 27.93 of ter), and harvested waterfowl from the area this chapter). no later than 1 p.m. each day. 4. We prohibit hunting by organized deer 2. You must only use portable or tem- drives of two or more hunters. We define porary blinds. ‘‘drive’’ as the act of chasing, pursuing, dis- 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic turbing, or otherwise directing deer so as to shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting waterfowl in make the animals more susceptible to har- the field. vest. 4. The refuge is a day-use area only with 5. We prohibit hunting with the aid of bait the exception of legal hunting activities. (see § 32.2(h)). 5. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehi- 6. We prohibit the use of dogs to hunt deer cles on all refuge hunts. and feral hog.

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D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] mit with information concerning your hunt. If you fail to return this permit, you will not HILLSIDE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE be eligible for any limited hunts the next A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow year. Contact the refuge headquarters for hunting of goose, duck, merganser, coot, and specific dates and open areas. dove in accordance with State regulations B. Upland Game Hunting.We allow hunting subject to the following conditions: of squirrel, rabbit, quail, and raccoon on des- 1. Youth hunters age 15 and under must ignated areas of the refuge in accordance possess and carry a hunter safety course card with State regulations subject to the fol- or certificate. Each youth hunter must re- lowing conditions: main within sight and normal voice contact 1. Conditions A1 through A10 apply. of an adult age 21 or older. Each hunter age 2. We allow shotguns with only approved 16 and older must possess and carry a valid nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)), and .22 and .17 signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game. that he or she understands and will comply 3. We allow dogs for hunting squirrel and with all regulations. One adult may super- quail and for the February rabbit hunt. vise no more than one youth hunter. 4. During the rabbit and quail hunts, any 2. Before hunting or fishing, all partici- person hunting or accompanying another pants must display their User Information person hunting must wear at least 500 square Card in plain view on the dashboard of their inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluorescent- vehicle so that the Permit Number is read- orange material visible above the waistline able. as an outer garment. 3. Failure to display the User Information 5. Beginning the first day after the deer Card will result in the loss of the partici- muzzleloader hunt, we restrict entry into the pant’s annual refuge Public Use Permit. Turkey Point area until March 1. 4. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas 6. With exception for raccoon hunting, we designated as ‘‘CLOSED’’ (see refuge bro- limit refuge ingress and egress to the period chure map). of 4 a.m. to 1c hours after legal sunset. 5. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- 7. We prohibit horses and mules. erages (see §32.2(j)). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 6. We prohibit use of plastic flagging tape. white-tailed deer and turkey on designated 7. You must park vehicles in such a man- areas of the refuge in accordance with State ner as not to obstruct roads, gates, turn regulations subject to the following condi- rows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chap- tions: ter). 1. Conditions A1 through A10, and B5 8. We are open for hunting during the State through B7 apply. season except during the muzzleloader deer 2. During all gun and muzzleloader deer hunt. hunts: all participants must wear at least 500 9. Valid permit holders may take the fol- square inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluo- lowing furbearers in season incidental to rescent-orange material visible above the other refuge hunts with legal weapons used waistline as an outer garment while hunting for that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, bea- and en route to and from hunting areas. ver, bobcat, and nutria. 3. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 10. We allow ATVs only on designated 4. Hunting or shooting within or adjacent trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge to open fields and tree plantations less than brochure map) from September 15 through 5 feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand February 28. a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. 11. You may possess or use only approved 5. We prohibit hunting or shooting into a nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while in the field. 100-foot (30-m) zone along either side of pipe- 12. You may take migratory birds with lines, power line rights-of-way, designated shotguns shooting only approved nontoxic roads, trails, or around parking lots (see ref- shot. uge brochure map). You are considered hunt- 13. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind ing if you occupy a stand or blind or have an material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and har- arrow nocked in a bow. vested waterfowl from the area no later than 6. We designate deer check station dates, 1 p.m. each day. locations, and requirements in the refuge 14. We allow goose, duck, merganser and brochure. coot hunting from c hour before legal sunrise 7. We allow hunters to possess and hunt until 12 p.m. (noon). We allow entry into the from only one stand or blind. Complex Head- refuge at 4 a.m. quarters will use a specific method to iden- 15. There is no early teal season. tify stands and blinds. We prohibit the use of 16. We open for dove hunting on specified climbing spikes or hunting from a tree in dates and areas within the first and second which metal objects have been screwed or State seasons. The first two Saturdays of the driven (see §32.2(i)). Hunters may place a deer first season require a Limited Hunt Permit stand or blind 48 hours prior to a hunt and assigned by random computer drawing. At must remove it within 48 hours after each the end of the hunt you must return the per- designated hunt. Hunters may place turkey

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blinds the day of the hunt and remove them vehicle so that the Permit Number is read- after each day’s hunt. able. 8. During designated muzzleloader hunts, 3. Failure to display the User Information we allow archery equipment and Card will result in the loss of the partici- muzzleloaders loaded with a single ball. pant’s annual refuge Public Use Permit. 9. Turkey hunting opportunities will con- 4. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas sist of three limited draw hunts within the designated as ‘‘CLOSED’’ (see refuge bro- State season time frame. These hunts re- chure map). quire a Limited Hunt Permit assigned by 5. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- random computer drawing. At the end of the erages (see §32.2(j)). hunt you must return the permit with infor- 6. We prohibit use of plastic flagging tape. mation concerning your hunt. If you fail to 7. You must park vehicles in such a man- return this permit, you will not be eligible ner as not to obstruct roads, gates, turn for any limited hunts the next year. Contact rows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chap- refuge headquarters for specific require- ter). ments, hunts, and application dates. 8. We are open for hunting during the State 10. Hunts and hunt dates are available at season except during the muzzleloader deer the refuge headquarters in July, and we post hunt. them in the refuge brochure. 9. Valid permit holders may take the fol- 11. We prohibit all other public use on the lowing furbearers in season incidental to refuge during all gun and muzzleloader deer other refuge hunts with weapons legal for hunts. that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- bobcat, and nutria. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 10. We allow shotguns with only approved with State regulations subject to the fol- nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)), and .22 and .17 lowing conditions: caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game. 1. We close all refuge waters during the 11. We allow rabbit and quail hunting with gun and muzzleloader deer hunt. 2. We allow fishing in the borrow ponds dogs in February. along the north levee (see refuge brochure 12. During the rabbit and quail hunts, any map) throughout the year except during the person hunting or accompanying another gun and muzzleloader deer hunt. person hunting must wear at least 500 square 2 3. We open all other refuge waters March 1 inches (3,250 cm ) of unbroken, fluorescent- through November 15. orange material visible above the waistline 4. We prohibit trot lines, limb lines, jugs, as an outer garment. seines, and traps. 13. With exception for raccoon hunting, we 5. We prohibit fishing from bridges. limit refuge ingress and egress to the period 6. We allow frogging during the State bull- of 4 a.m. to 1c hours after legal sunset. frog season. 14. We prohibit horses and mules. 7. We allow ATVs on designated trails (see C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of § 27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge brochure white-tailed deer on designated areas of the map) September 15 through February 28. refuge in accordance with State regulations 8. With the exception for frogging during subject to the following conditions: the State season, we limit refuge ingress and 1. Conditions B1 through B7, B9, B13, and egress for fishing to the period of 4 a.m. to 1c B14 apply. hours after legal sunset. 2. During the muzzleloader deer hunt all participants must wear at least 500 square HOLT COLLIER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluorescent- orange material visible above the waistline A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] as an outer garment while hunting and en B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting route to and from hunting areas. of rabbit and furbearers on designated areas 3. We prohibit organized drives for deer. of the refuge in accordance with State regu- 4. Hunting or shooting within or adjacent lations subject to the following conditions: to open fields and or tree plantations less 1. Youth hunters age 15 and under must than 5 feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a possess and carry a hunter safety course card stand a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the or certificate. Each youth hunter must re- ground. main within sight and normal voice contact 5. We prohibit hunting or shooting into a of an adult age 21 or older. Each hunter age 100-foot (30-m) zone along either side of pipe- 16 and older must possess and carry a valid lines, power line rights-of-way, designated signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying roads, trails, or around parking lots (see ref- that he or she understands and will comply uge brochure map). We consider it hunting if with all regulations. One adult may super- you occupy a stand or blind or have an arrow vise no more than one youth hunter. nocked in a bow. 2. Before hunting or fishing, all partici- 6. We designate deer check station dates, pants must display their User Information locations, and requirements in the refuge Card in plain view on the dashboard of their brochure.

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7. We allow hunters to possess and hunt 9. Valid permit holders may take the fol- from only one stand or blind. Complex Head- lowing furbearers in season incidental to quarters will use a specific method to iden- other refuge hunts with legal weapons used tify stands and blinds. We prohibit the use of for that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, bea- climbing spikes or hunting from a tree into ver, bobcat, and nutria. which hunters have screwed or driven metal 10. You may possess or use only approved objects (see §32.2(i)). Hunters may place a nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while in the field. deer stand or blind 48 hours prior to a hunt 11. You may take migratory birds with and must remove it within 48 hours after shotguns shooting only approved nontoxic each designated hunt. shot. 8. During designated muzzleloader hunts, 12. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind we allow archery equipment and material (see §27.93 of this chapter), boats, muzzleloaders loaded with a single ball. and harvested waterfowl from the area no 9. Hunts and hunt dates are available at later than 1 p.m. each day. the refuge headquarters in July, and we post 13. We allow goose, duck, merganser, and them in the refuge brochure. coot hunting from c hour before legal sunrise 10. We prohibit all other public use on the until 12 p.m. (noon). We allow entry into the refuge during muzzleloader deer hunts. refuge at 4 a.m. 14. There is no early teal season. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 15. Beginning the day before duck season opens and ending the last day of duck sea- MATHEWS BRAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE son, we close refuge waters to all public use A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow from 1 p.m. until 4 a.m. hunting of goose, duck, merganser, and coot B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting in accordance with State regulations subject of squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon on designated to the following conditions: areas of the refuge in accordance with State 1. We allow hunting during the open State regulations subject to the following condi- season. The first 2 days of the season and all tions: weekends, with the exception of youth week- 1. Conditions A2 through A9 and A15 apply. ends, are limited draw hunts. These hunts re- 2. We allow shotguns with only approved quire a Limited Hunt Permit assigned by nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and .22 and .17 random computer drawing. At the end of the caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game. hunt you must return the permit with infor- 3. We allow dogs for hunting squirrel and mation concerning your hunt. If you fail to for the February rabbit hunt. return this permit, you will not be eligible 4. During the rabbit hunts, any person for any limited hunts the next year. Contact hunting or accompanying another person refuge headquarters for specific require- hunting must wear at least 500 square inches ments, hunts, and application dates. (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluorescent-orange 2. Youth hunters age 15 and under must material visible above the waistline as an possess and carry a hunter safety course card outer garment. or certificate. Each youth hunter must re- 5. We prohibit horses and mules. main within sight and normal voice contact 6. Beginning the day before waterfowl sea- of an adult age 21 or older. Hunters age 16 son, we restrict hunting to the waterfowl and older must possess and carry a valid hunting area (see refuge brochure map). signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery that he or she understands and will comply hunting of white-tailed deer on designated with all regulations. One adult may super- areas of the refuge in accordance with State vise no more than one youth hunter. regulations subject to the following condi- 3. Before hunting or fishing, all partici- tions: pants must display their User Information 1. Conditions A2 through A9, A15, and B5 Card in plain view on the dashboard of their apply. vehicle so that the Permit Number is read- 2. We allow archery hunting October 1 able. through January 31. 4. Failure to display the User Information 3. State bag limits apply. Card will result in the loss of the partici- 4. We prohibit organized drives for deer. pant’s annual refuge Public Use Permit. 5. Hunting or shooting within or adjacent 5. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas to open fields or tree plantations less than 5 designated as ‘‘CLOSED’’ (see refuge bro- feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand a chure map). minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. 6. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- 6. We prohibit hunting or shooting into a erages (see §32.2(j)). 100-foot (30-m) zone along either side of pipe- 7. We prohibit use of plastic flagging tape. lines, power line rights-of-way, designated 8. You must park vehicles in such a man- roads, trails, or around parking lots (see ref- ner as not to obstruct roads, gates, turn uge brochure map). We consider it hunting if rows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chap- you occupy a stand or blind or have an arrow ter). nocked in a bow.

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7. We designate deer check station dates, rows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chap- locations, and requirements in the refuge ter). brochure. 8. We are open for hunting during the State 8. We allow hunters to possess and hunt season except during the muzzleloader deer from only one stand or blind. Complex Head- hunt. quarters will use a specific method to iden- 9. Valid permit holders may take the fol- tify stands and blinds. We prohibit the use of lowing furbearers in season incidental to climbing spikes or hunting from a tree into other refuge hunts with legal weapons used which hunters have screwed or driven metal for that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, bea- objects (see §32.2(i)). A hunter may place a ver, bobcat, and nutria. deer stand or blind 48 hours prior to a hunt 10. We allow ATVs only on designated and must remove it within 48 hours after trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge each designated hunt. brochure map) from September 15 through D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- February 28. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 11. You may possess or use only approved with State regulations subject to the fol- nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while in the field. lowing conditions: 12. You may take migratory birds with 1. We allow fishing in all refuge waters shotguns shooting only approved nontoxic throughout the year, except in the waterfowl shot. sanctuary, which we close from the first day 13. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind of duck season through March 1 (see refuge material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and har- brochure map). vested waterfowl from the area no later than 2. Beginning the day before duck season 1 p.m. each day. opens and ending March 1, we close refuge 14. We allow goose, duck, merganser, and c waters to all public use from 1 p.m. until 4 coot hunting from hour before legal sunrise a.m. until 12 p.m. (noon). We allow entry into the 3. We prohibit trot lines, limb lines, jugs, refuge at 4 a.m. seines, and traps. 15. There is no early teal season. 4. We allow frogging during the State bull- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting frog season. of squirrel, rabbit, quail, and raccoon on des- 5. With the exception for frogging during ignated areas of the refuge in accordance the State season, we limit refuge ingress and with State regulations subject to the fol- egress for fishing to the period from 4 a.m. to lowing conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A11 apply. 1c hours after legal sunset. 2. We allow shotguns with only approved MORGAN BRAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)), and .22 and .17 caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 3. We allow dogs for hunting squirrel and hunting of goose, duck, merganser, and coot quail and for the February rabbit hunt. on the refuge in accordance with State regu- 4. During the rabbit and quail hunts, any lations subject to the following conditions: person hunting or accompanying another 1. Youth hunters age 15 and under must person hunting must wear at least 500 square possess and carry a hunter safety course card inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluorescent- or certificate. Each youth hunter must re- orange material visible above the waistline main within sight and normal voice contact as an outer garment. of an adult age 21 or older. Hunters age 16 5. Beginning the first day after the deer and older must possess and carry a valid muzzleloader hunt, we restrict hunting signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying through the remainder of the season(s) to that he or she understands and will comply the designated waterfowl hunting area (see with all regulations. One adult may super- refuge brochure map). vise no more than one youth hunter. 6. With exception for raccoon hunting, we 2. Before hunting or fishing, all partici- limit refuge ingress and egress to the period pants must display their User Information of 4 a.m. to 1c hours after legal sunset. Card in plain view on the dashboard of their 7. We prohibit horses and mules. vehicle so that the Permit Number is read- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of able. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 3. Failure to display the User Information refuge in accordance with State regulations Card will result in the loss of the partici- subject to the following conditions: pant’s annual refuge Public Use Permit. 1. Conditions A1 through A7, A9, A10, B5, 4. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas and B6 apply. designated as ‘‘CLOSED’’ (see refuge bro- 2. During muzzleloader deer hunts all par- chure map). ticipants must wear at least 500 square 5. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluorescent- erages (see §32.2(j)). orange material visible above the waistline 6. We prohibit use of plastic flagging tape. as an outer garment while hunting and en 7. You must park vehicles in such a man- route to and from hunting areas. ner as not to obstruct roads, gates, turn 3. We prohibit organized drives for deer.

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4. Hunting or shooting within or adjacent 4. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind to open fields or tree plantations less than 5 material, and harvested waterfowl from the feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand a area no later than 12 p.m. (noon) each day minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit hunting or shooting into a 5. Youth hunters age 15 and under must 100-foot (30-m) zone along either side of pipe- possess and carry a hunter safety course card lines, power line rights-of-way, designated or certificate. Each youth hunter must re- roads, trails, or around parking lots (see ref- main within sight and normal voice contact uge brochure map). We consider it hunting if of an adult age 21 or older. you occupy a stand or blind or have an arrow 6. Each day all waterfowl hunters must nocked in a bow. check in and out at the refuge’s duck check 6. We designate deer check station dates, station. locations, and requirements in the refuge 7. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- brochure. erages (see § 32.2(j)). 7. We allow hunters to possess and hunt 8. We prohibit handguns. from only one stand or blind. Complex Head- 9. Waterfowl hunters may possess only ap- quarters will use a specific method to iden- proved nontoxic shot while in the field (see tify stands and blinds. We prohibit the use of § 32.2(k)). climbing spikes or hunting from a tree into 10. We prohibit leaving boats overnight on which hunters have screwed or driven metal the refuge (see § 29.93 of this chapter). objects. Hunters may place a deer stand or 11. During the deer firearm hunts, any per- blind 48 hours prior to a hunt and must re- son hunting woodcock or accompanying an- move it within 48 hours after each des- other person hunting must wear at least 500 ignated hunt. square inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken fluores- 8. During designated muzzleloader hunts, cent-orange material visible above the waist- we allow archery equipment and line as an outer garment. muzzleloaders loaded with a single ball. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 9. Hunts and hunt dates are available at of squirrel, rabbit, quail, opossum, raccoon, the refuge headquarters in July, and we post coyote, beaver, and nutria on designated them in the refuge brochure. areas of the refuge in accordance with State 10. We prohibit all other public use on the regulations subject to the following condi- refuge during all muzzleloader deer hunts. tions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 1. We prohibit upland game hunting within ignated areas of the refuge in accordance the designated areas for waterfowl hunting with State regulations subject to the fol- when this hunt is taking place. lowing conditions: 2. We only allow shotguns with approved 1. We close all refuge waters during the nontoxic shot for hunting upland game in muzzleloader deer hunt. greentree reservoirs 1, 2, and 4. 2. From November 16 to February 28, we 3. We only allow shotguns with a shot size allow fishing in refuge waters north of Provi- no larger than No. 2 and rifles no larger than dence Road. a standard .22 caliber for taking upland game 3. We open all other refuge waters March 1 (we prohibit .22 caliber magnums). through November 15. 4. We allow dogs for rabbit and squirrel 4. We prohibit trot lines, limb lines, jugs, hunting only beginning on the first day after seines, and traps. the last refuge deer hunt. 5. We allow frogging during the State bull- 5. We allow the use of dogs for raccoon and frog season. opossum hunting between the hours of legal 6. With the exception for frogging during sunset and legal sunrise. the State season, we limit refuge ingress and 6. During the deer firearm hunts, any per- egress for fishing to the period of 4 a.m. to 1c son hunting upland game or accompanying hours after legal sunset. another person hunting must wear at least 7. Conditions A2 through A10 apply. 500 square inches (3,200 cm2) of unbroken fluorescent-orange material visible above the OXUBEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE N waistline as an outer garment. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 7. Conditions A5, A7, A8, and A10 apply. hunting of goose, duck, woodcock, and coot 8. We prohibit horses and mules. on designated areas of the refuge in accord- 9. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas ance with State regulations subject to the designated as being ‘‘closed’’ (see refuge bro- following conditions: chure map). 1. We require permits for waterfowl hunt- 10. We require hunters to obtain a refuge ing, and only two companions may accom- hunt permit brochure. This permit must be pany each permit holder. signed by them and in their possession at all 2. There is no early teal season. times while hunting on the refuge. 3. We allow waterfowl hunting from 1⁄2 hour 11. Valid permit holders may take the fol- before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon) on lowing animals in season incidental to other Saturdays and Wednesdays. upland game hunts with legal firearms used

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for that hunt: Coyote, beaver, nutria, and PANTHER SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE feral hog. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of hunting of goose, duck, merganser, and coot white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on in accordance with State regulations subject designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the fol- to the following regulations: 1. Youth hunters age 15 and under must lowing conditions: 1. Conditions A5, A7, A8, A10, B8, and B9 possess and carry a hunter safety course card apply. or certificate. Each youth hunter must re- 2. Hunts and hunt dates are available at main within sight and normal voice contact refuge headquarters in July, and we identify of an adult age 21 or older. Each hunters age them in the refuge brochure. 16 and older must possess and carry a valid 3. We require a fee permit for all refuge signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying deer hunts. Hunters must sign this permit that he or she understands and will comply and have it in their possession at all times with all regulations. One adult may super- while hunting. vise no more than one youth hunter. 4. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 2. Before hunting or fishing, all partici- 5. You may place portable stands on the pants must display their User Information refuge from September 1 through January 15 Card in plain view on the dashboard of their and must remove them by January 15. vehicle so that the Permit Number is read- 6. Valid deer permit holders may also take able. feral hogs and coyotes while deer hunting. 3. Failure to display the User Information 7. We do not require turkey hunters to use Card will result in the loss of the partici- nontoxic shot in greentree reservoirs 1, 2, pant’s annual refuge Public Use Permit. and 4. 4. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas 8. We prohibit big game hunting in the designated as ‘‘CLOSED’’ (see refuge bro- area designated for waterfowl hunting when chure map). this hunt is taking place. 5. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on erages (see §32.2(j)). designated areas of the refuge in accordance 6. We prohibit use of plastic flagging tape. with State regulations subject to the fol- 7. You must park vehicles in such a man- lowing conditions: ner as not to obstruct roads, gates, turn 1. The sport fishing, boating, and bow fish- rows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chap- ing seasons extend from March 1 through Oc- ter). tober 31, except for the Noxubee River and 8. We are open for hunting during the State borrow pit areas along Highway 25 that are season except during the limited draw hunts. open year-round. 9. Valid permit holders may take the fol- 2. We prohibit anglers leaving boats over- lowing furbearers in season incidental to night on the refuge (see § 27.93 of this chap- other refuge hunts with legal weapons used ter). for that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, bea- 3. Anglers must keep boat travel at idle ver, bobcat, and nutria. speed, and they must not create a wake when 10. We allow ATVs on designated trails (see moving. §27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge brochure 4. We prohibit limb lines, snag lines, and map) from September 15 through February hand grappling in Ross Branch, Bluff, and 28. Loakfoma Lakes. 11. You may possess or use only approved 5. Anglers must tag pole and set hooks nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while in the field. with their name and address when using 12. You may take migratory birds with them in rivers, creeks, and other water bod- shotguns shooting only approved nontoxic ies. Anglers must remove these devices when shot. not in use. 13. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind 6. Trotlining: material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and har- i. Anglers must label each end of the vested waterfowl from the area no later than trotline floats with the owner’s name and ad- 1 p.m. each day. dress. 14. We allow goose, duck, merganser, and ii. We limit trotlines to one line per per- coot hunting from c hour before legal sunrise son, and we allow no more than two trotlines until 12 p.m. (noon). We allow entry into the per boat. refuge at 4 a.m. iii. Anglers must tend all trotlines every 24 15. There is no early teal season. hours and remove them when not in use. 16. We allow hunting of snow geese during 7. Jug fishing: the Light Goose Conservation order seasons i. Anglers must label each jug with their by Special Use Permit. name and address. 17. Waterfowl hunting in Unit 1 will be on ii. Anglers must attend all jugs every 24 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Water- hours and remove them when not in use. fowl hunting in Unit 2 will be Friday, Satur- 8. We require a Special Use Permit for day, and Sunday (see refuge brochure for de- night time bow fishing. tails).

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18. We reserve the last weekend of Decem- climbing spikes or hunting from a tree into ber for youth waterfowl hunting. One adult which hunters have screwed or driven metal hunter age 21 or older, who we also allow to objects. Hunters may place a deer stand or hunt, must accompany each youth hunter blind 48 hours prior to a hunt and must re- age 15 and under. move it within 48 hours after each des- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting ignated hunt. Hunters may place turkey of squirrel, rabbit, quail, and raccoon on des- blinds the day of the hunt and remove them ignated areas of the refuge in accordance after each day’s hunt. with State regulations subject to the fol- 10. During designated muzzleloader hunts, lowing conditions: we allow archery equipment and 1. Conditions A1 through A10 apply. muzzleloaders loaded with a single ball. 2. We allow shotguns with only approved 11. The limited draw hunts require a Lim- nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)), and .22 and .17 ited Hunt Permit assigned by random com- caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game. puter drawing. At the end of the hunt you 3. We allow dogs for hunting squirrel and must return the permit with information quail and for the February rabbit hunt. concerning your hunt. If you fail to return 4. During the rabbit and quail hunts, any this permit, you will not be eligible for any person hunting or accompanying another limited hunts the next year. Contact refuge person hunting must wear at least 500 square headquarters for specific requirements, inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluorescent- hunts, and application dates. orange material visible above the waistline 12. Hunts and hunt dates are available at as an outer garment. the refuge headquarters in July, and we post 5. Beginning the first day after the last them in the refuge brochure. limited draw deer hunt until March 1, we restrict all entry into the lower twist area. 13. We prohibit all other public use on the 6. With exception for raccoon hunting, we refuge during all limited draw hunts. limit refuge ingress and egress to the period D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- of 4 a.m. to 1c hours after legal sunset. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 7. We prohibit horses and mules. with State regulations subject to the fol- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of lowing conditions: white-tailed deer and turkey on designated 1. We close all refuge waters during all lim- areas of the refuge in accordance with State ited draw hunts. regulations subject to the following condi- 2. We open waters between the East and tions: West levee, the Landside Ditch, and the por- 1. Conditions A1 through A7, A9, A10, B5, tion of Panther Creek adjacent to the West and B7 apply. Levee year-round except during limited draw 2. We allow shotguns shooting only ap- hunts. proved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and arch- 3. We open all other refuge waters March 1 ery equipment for turkey hunting. through November 15. 3. You must immediately tag all deer har- 4. We prohibit trot lines, limb lines, jugs, vested prior to moving it during limited seines, and traps. hunts; we provide the tags. 5. We allow frogging during the State bull- 4. During all gun and muzzleloader deer frog season. hunts all participants must wear at least 500 6. With the exception for frogging during square inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluo- the State season, refuge ingress and egress rescent-orange material visible above the for fishing is limited to the period of 4 a.m. waistline as an outer garment while hunting to 1c hours after legal sunset. and en route to and from hunting areas. 7. Conditions A1 through A7 and A10 apply. 5. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 6. Hunting or shooting within or adjacent ST. CATHERINE CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE to open fields or tree plantations less than 5 REFUGE feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 7. We prohibit hunting or shooting into a hunting of duck, goose, and coot during the 100-foot (30-m) zone along either side of pipe- State season in accordance with State regu- lines, power line rights-of-way, designated lations subject to the following conditions: roads, trails, or around parking lots (see ref- 1. We allow hunting in Butler Lake, Salt uge brochure map). We consider it hunting if Lake, and Gilliard Lake from 1⁄2 hour before you occupy a stand or blind or have an arrow legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon) on Tues- nocked in a bow. days, Thursdays, and Saturdays. 8. We designate deer check station dates, 2. If you are a hunter age 16 or older you locations, and requirements in the refuge must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge brochure. Public Use Permit certifying that you under- 9. We allow hunters to possess and hunt stand and will comply with all regulations. from only one stand or blind. Complex Head- 3. We will close waterfowl hunting in But- quarters will use a specific method to iden- ler Lake and Salt Lake after the Natchez tify stands and blinds. We prohibit the use of River gauge reaches 28 feet (8.4 m) or higher.

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4. We will close waterfowl hunting in 4. We only allow raccoon hunting during Gilliard Lake when the Natchez River gauge the month of February from legal sunset to reaches 32 feet (9.6 m) or higher. legal sunrise with the following conditions: 5. We restrict access to Butler Lake water- i. We require dogs. fowl hunting only to Butler Lake Road. ii. We prohibit hunting along/from 6. Hunters must remove decoys, blind ma- Carthage-Linwood Road. terial (see § 27.93 of this chapter), and har- iii. We prohibit the use of boats and ATVs. vested waterfowl from the area no later than iv. You may only use .22 caliber rimfire ri- 1 p.m. each day. fles (no magnums). 7. You may only possess approved nontoxic 5. You may take beaver, nutria, coyote, shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). and bobcat incidental to the hunt. 8. You must use portable blinds. 6. Conditions A2, A7 through A14, and A16 9. All users must obtain a daily use report- through A18 apply. ing card and place it in plain view on the 7. We prohibit the following acts: target dashboard of their vehicle so that the per- practice; marking trails with tape, paper, sonal information is readable. Users must re- paint, or any other artificial means; and turn cards to a refuge kiosk upon departure riding horses or mules. from the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer, hog, 10. Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours and lottery youth turkey hunting in accord- before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge ance with State regulations subject to the no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. We following conditions: 1. We only allow still hunting. prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge 2. You may only take one deer per day: We before or after hours. allow residents to take one deer of either sex 11. All persons in all underway boats must per day; however, we prohibit nonresidents wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flo- from harvesting antlerless deer. tation devices. 3. We require hunters to wear a hunter-or- 12. You must hand-launch boats except at ange hat and upper garment at all times dur- designated boat ramps, where you may trailing all muzzleloader hunts and during the er-launch them. youth gun hunt. 13. We only open ATV trails (see § 27.31 of 4. During late muzzleloader (after Decem- this chapter) to ATV traffic during scheduled ber 25) hunts, the following specific condi- hunts and scouting periods. tions apply: You may only take bucks with a 14. Hunters must be age 16 or older to oper- minimum of 14-inch (35 cm) inside antler ate an ATV on the refuge. spread. 15. We allow use of retrievers. 5. During traditional primitive weapon sea- 16. State bag limits apply. son, the following specific conditions apply: 17. We prohibit hunting on Thanksgiving i. You must only use flintlock and sidelock Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and percussion muzzleloaders with iron sights New Year’s Day. and patched-round balls. 18. We prohibit the following acts: posses- ii. We prohibit in-line muzzleloaders, elec- sion of alcohol; entering the refuge from pri- tronic sights, scopes, fiber optic sights, and vate property; hunters entering from public conical bullets. waterways; overnight parking; parking or iii. You must use recurve and long bows hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any petro- without sights. leum facility or equipment, or refuge resi- 6. Youth hunters age 15 and under must dences and buildings; parking by hunters in possess and carry a hunter safety course card refuge headquarters parking lot; and posses- or certificate. Each youth hunter must re- sion of hand guns on the refuge. main within sight and normal voice contact B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of an adult age 21 or older. of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, and 7. We must receive all applications for the woodcock in designated areas of the refuge limited youth lottery draw turkey hunt by in accordance with State regulations subject February 28 of each year. to the following conditions: 8. Youth (ages 10 to15) gun deer and water- 1. We only allow shotguns, .22 caliber long fowl hunts will coincide with designated rifles, and muzzleloading rifles under .38 cal- State youth hunts each year. Youth deer iber shooting patched round balls, except for hunters may use any weapon deemed legal raccoon hunting (see 4iv below). We prohibit by the State except for buckshot, which we the possession of .22 caliber magnum rifles, prohibit. slugs, buckshot, or rifle ammunition larger 9. We prohibit insertion of metal objects than .22 rimfire. into trees or hunting from trees that contain 2. You must wear a hunter-orange hat and inserted metal objects (see § 32.2(i)). upper garment when hunting in open fields 10. We prohibit the use or possession of or reforested areas. climbing spurs. 3. We prohibit use of motorized boats after 11. You must dismantle blinds and tripods, the Natchez River gauge reaches 28 feet (8.4 and you must remove stands from the tree m) or higher. each day. You must remove all stands,

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blinds, and tripods (see § 27.93 of this chapter) National Wildlife Refuge Office, Box 831, from the refuge before February 7 of each Highway 446, Boyle, Mississippi 38730, or by year. mail from the above addresses. 12. You may only take feral hog with bow 2. We restrict all public use to the period and arrow and muzzleloading rifles during beginning 2 hours before legal sunrise and and incidental to archery and primitive ending 2 hours after legal sunset except dur- weapon deer seasons. ing the raccoon hunt. We prohibit entering 13. You must check all deer harvested on or remaining on the refuge before or after the refuge at one of the three self-clearing, hours. mandatory deer check stations. 3. We only allow hunting of migratory 14. You must immediately field-dress all game birds on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and deer upon harvest. Sundays from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise 15. State season bag limits apply. and ending at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must 16. Conditions A2, A7 through A14, A17, remove all decoys, blind material (see § 27.93 A18, B3, B5, and B7 apply. of this chapter), and harvested waterfowl D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing during from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day. daylight hours only from March 1 through After duck, merganser, and coot season the last day of archery season each year in closes, we allow hunting of goose daily, dur- accordance with State regulations subject to ing the period beginning 1⁄2 hour before legal the following conditions: sunrise and ending at legal sunset. 1. We require a public use permit for all an- 4. We prohibit public hunting north of Mis- glers between the ages of 16 and 65. sissippi Highway 8. 2. We prohibit the use of ATVs (see § 27.31(f) 5. Each hunter must obtain a daily User In- of this chapter). formation Card (pink) available at each ref- 3. On the Sibley Unit, we prohibit boats north of the Ring Levee, except you may uge information station and follow the print- hand-launch boats in Swamp Lake during ed instructions on the card. You must dis- nonflood conditions. play the card in plain view on the dashboard 4. An adult age 21 or older must supervise of your vehicle so that the personal informa- youth age 15 and under who may fish in the tion is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, Kids Pond. We prohibit adults from fishing you must complete the reverse side of the in this pond. card and deposit it at one of the refuge infor- 5. We allow bow fishing. Bow anglers must mation stations. Include all game harvested, abide by State law. and if you harvest no game, report ‘‘0.’’ 6. We allow nighttime bow fishing on the 6. We may close certain areas of the refuge refuge but only through a Special Use Per- for sanctuary or administrative purposes. We mit issued by the refuge manager. will mark such areas with ‘‘No Hunting’’ or 7. We prohibit the following acts: Posses- ‘‘Area Closed’’ signs. sion of alcohol; entering the refuge from pri- 7. We prohibit all handguns. vate property; overnight parking; target 8. Waterfowl hunters may leave boats practice; riding horses or mules; possession meeting all State registration requirements or use of commercial fishing or trotline on refuge water bodies throughout the wa- equipment, including limb lines, nets, traps, terfowl season. You must remove boats (see yo-yos, or jugs; and possession of any fire- § 27.93 of this chapter) within 72 hours after arms (see § 27.42 of this chapter). the season closes. 8. Conditions A9, A11, and A12 apply. 9. We restrict motor vehicle use to roads designated as vehicle access roads on the ref- TALLAHATCHIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE uge map (see § 27.31 of this chapter). We pro- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hibit blocking access to any road or trail en- hunting of migratory waterfowl, coots, tering the refuge (see § 27.31(h) of this chap- snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of ter). the refuge in accordance with State regula- 10. All hunters or persons on the refuge for tions subject to the following conditions: any reason during any open refuge hunting 1. Youth hunters age 15 and under must season must wear a minimum of 500 square possess and carry a hunter safety course card inches (3,250 cm2) of visible, unbroken, fluo- or certificate. Each youth hunter must re- rescent orange-colored material above the main within sight and normal voice contact waistline. Waterfowl hunters must comply of an adult age 21 or older. Hunters born while walking/boating to and from actual after January 1, 1972, also must carry a hunting area. Waterfowl hunters may re- Hunter Education Safety Course card or cer- move the fluorescent orange while actually tificate. All hunters must possess and carry hunting. a valid, signed refuge Hunting Permit certi- 11. We only allow dogs on the refuge when fying that he or she understands and will specifically authorized for hunting. We en- comply with all regulations. You may obtain courage the use of dogs to retrieve dead or permits at North Mississippi Refuges Com- wounded waterfowl. Dogs must remain in the plex Headquarters, 2776 Sunset Drive, Gre- immediate control of their handlers at all nada, Mississippi 38901, or at the Dahomey times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).

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12. You must remove decoys, blinds, other 7. We prohibit hunting or shooting across personal property, and litter (see §§ 27.93 and any open, fallow, or planted field from 27.94 of this chapter) from the hunting area ground level or on or across any public road, following each morning’s hunt. We prohibit public highway, railroad, or their rights-of- cutting or removing trees and other vegeta- way during all general gun and primitive tion (see § 27.51 of this chapter). We prohibit weapon hunts. the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or 8. You may erect portable deer stands 2 other types of markers. weeks prior to the opening of archery season 13. We prohibit ATVs (see § 27.31(f) of this on the refuge, and you must remove them chapter), horses, and mules on the refuge. (see § 27.93 of this chapter) by January 31. We B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting prohibit the cutting or removal of trees and of quail, squirrel, rabbit, beaver, nutria, rac- other vegetation (see § 27.51 of this chapter). coon, coyote, and opossum on designated We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, areas of the refuge in accordance with State tacks, or other types of markers. regulations subject to the following condi- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- tions: ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A6, A9, and A13 with State regulations subject to the fol- apply. lowing conditions: 2. We restrict all public use to the period 1. All anglers must possess and carry a beginning 2 hours before legal sunrise and valid, signed refuge fishing permit certifying ending 2 hours after legal sunset. We pro- that you understand and will comply with hibit entering or remaining on the refuge be- all regulations. You may obtain permits at fore or after hours. We establish special pro- North Mississippi Refuges Complex Head- visions for raccoon hunting; contact the ref- quarters, 2776 Sunset Drive, Grenada, Mis- uge office for details. sissippi 38901, or at the Dahomey National 3. We only allow shotguns with approved Wildlife Refuge Office, Box 381, Highway 446, nontoxic shotgun shot (see § 32.2(k)) and .22 Boyle, Mississippi 38730, or by mail to the caliber rifles. We prohibit all handguns. above addresses. 4. All hunters or persons on the refuge for 2. We close the refuge to fishing from Octo- any reason during any open refuge hunting ber 1 through February 28. season must wear a minimum of 500 square 3. We only allow bank or boat sport fishing inches (3,250 cm2) of visible, unbroken, fluo- south of Mississippi Highway 8. rescent orange-colored material above the 4. We prohibit possession of any weapon waistline. (see § 27.42 of this chapter) while fishing on 5. We only allow dogs on the refuge after the refuge. the general Gun Deer Hunt. Dogs must re- 5. We prohibit possession or use of jugs, main in the immediate control of their han- seines, nets, hand-grab baskets, slat traps/ dlers at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- baskets, or any other similar devices and ter). commercial fishing of any kind. 6. We prohibit the cutting or removal of 6. We only allow trotlines, yo-yos, limb trees and other vegetation (see § 27.51 of this lines, crawfish traps, or any other similar de- chapter). We prohibit the use of flagging, vices for recreational use. You must tag or paint, blazes, tacks, or other types of mark- mark them with the angler’s full name and ers. full residence address, including zip code C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of written with waterproof ink, legibly in- white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on scribed or legibly stamped on the tag; and designated areas of the refuge in accordance attend the devices a minimum of once daily. with State regulations subject to the fol- When not attended, you must remove these lowing conditions: devices (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, and refuge. A13 apply. 7. We prohibit snagging or attempting to 2. We restrict all public use to 2 hours be- snag fish. fore legal sunrise and to 2 hours after legal 8. We allow crawfishing. sunset. We prohibit entering or remaining on 9. We only allow take of frog by Special the refuge before or after hours. Use Permit. 3. All hunters or persons on the refuge for YAZOO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE any reason during any open refuge hunting season must wear a minimum of 500 square A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow inches (3,250 cm2) of visible, unbroken, fluo- hunting of duck, goose, merganser, coot, and rescent orange-colored material above the dove on the refuge in accordance with State waistline. We do not require this for turkey regulations subject to the following condi- hunting. tions: 4. We prohibit dogs for any big game hunt. 1. Youth hunters age 15 and under must 5. We prohibit use or possession of any drug possess and carry a hunter safety course card or device for employing such drug for hunt- or certificate. Each youth hunter must re- ing (see § 32.2(g)). main within sight and normal voice contact 6. We prohibit organized drives for deer. of an adult age 21 or older. Each hunters age

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16 and older must possess and carry a valid 6. With exception for raccoon hunting, ref- signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying uge ingress and egress is limited to the pe- that he or she understands and will comply riod of 4 a.m. to 1c hours after legal sunset. with all regulations. One adult may super- 7. We prohibit horses and mules. vise no more than one youth hunter. 8. We allow rabbit hunting on the Herron 2. Before hunting or fishing, all partici- and Brown Tracts. Contact refuge head- pants must display their User Information quarters for hunt dates, maps, and additional Card in plain view on the dashboard of their information. vehicle so that the Permit Number is read- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of able. white-tailed deer and turkey on designated 3. Failure to display the User Information areas of the refuge in accordance with State Card will result in the loss of the partici- regulations subject to the following condi- pant’s annual refuge Public Use Permit. tions: 4. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas 1. Conditions A1 through A7, A9, B6, and B7 designated as ‘‘CLOSED’’ (see refuge bro- apply. chure map). 2. We allow shotguns shooting only ap- 5. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- proved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and arch- erages (see §32.2(j)). ery equipment for turkey hunting. 6. We prohibit use of plastic flagging tape. 3. You must immediately tag all deer har- 7. You must park vehicles in such a man- vested prior to moving it during limited ner as not to obstruct roads, gates, turn hunts; we provide the tags. rows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chap- 4. During all gun and muzzleloader deer ter). hunts all participants must wear at least 500 8. We are open for hunting during the State square inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluo- season except during the muzzleloader deer rescent-orange material visible above the hunt. waistline as an outer garment while hunting 9. Valid permit holders may take the fol- and en route to and from hunting areas. lowing furbearers in season incidental to 5. We prohibit organized drives for deer. other refuge hunts with legal weapons used 6. Hunting or shooting within or adjacent for that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, bea- to open fields or tree plantations less than 5 ver, bobcat, and nutria. 10. You may possess only approved feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand a nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while in the field. minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. 11. You may take migratory birds with 7. We prohibit hunting or shooting into a shotguns shooting only approved nontoxic 100-foot (30-m) zone along either side of pipe- shot. lines, power line rights-of-way, designated 12. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind roads, trails, or around parking lots (see ref- material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and har- uge brochure map). We consider it hunting if vested waterfowl from the area no later than you occupy a stand or blind or have an arrow 1 p.m. each day. nocked in a bow. 13 We allow goose, duck, merganser, and 8. We designate deer check station dates, coot hunting from c hour before legal sunrise locations, and requirements in the refuge until 12 p.m. (noon). We allow entry into the brochure. refuge at 4 a.m. 9. We allow hunters to possess and hunt 14. There is no early teal season. from only one stand or blind. Complex Head- 15. We allow hunting of snow geese during quarters will use a specific method to iden- the Light Goose Conservation Order seasons tify stands and blinds. We prohibit the use of by Special Use Permit. climbing spikes or hunting from a tree into B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting which hunters have screwed or driven metal of squirrel, rabbit, quail, and raccoon on des- objects. Hunters may place a deer stand or ignated areas of the refuge in accordance blind 48 hours prior to a hunt and must re- with State regulations subject to the fol- move it within 48 hours after each des- lowing conditions: ignated hunt. Hunters may place turkey 1. We allow hunting during the open State blinds the day of the hunt and remove them season except during limited draw hunts. after each day’s hunt. 2. Conditions A1 through A9 apply. 10. During designated muzzleloader hunts, 3. We allow shotguns with only approved we allow archery equipment and nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)), and .22 and .17 muzzleloaders loaded with a single ball. caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game. 11. Hunts and hunt dates are available at 4. We allow dogs for hunting squirrel and the refuge headquarters in July, and we post quail and for the February rabbit hunt. them in the refuge brochure. 5. During the rabbit and quail hunts, any 12. We prohibit all other public use on the person hunting or accompanying another refuge during all limited draw hunts. person hunting must wear at least 500 square 13. We allow archery deer hunting on the inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluorescent- Herron and Brown Tracts. Contact refuge orange material visible above the waistline headquarters for hunt dates, maps, and addi- as an outer garment. tional information.

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D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must operate all mo- [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 torized boats at no-wake speed. FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6694, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 61 FR 45367, CLARENCE CANNON NATIONAL WILDLIFE Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 46396, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR REFUGE 47379, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46917, Sept. 3, 1998; A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 65 FR 30785, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46358, Sept. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 4, 2001; 68 FR 57317, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 54418, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 70 FR 54182, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33186, June refuge in accordance with State regulations 11, 2008; 74 FR 45692, Sept. 3, 2009; 75 FR 18421, subject to the following conditions: Apr. 12, 2010] 1. We only allow hunting during the State- designated Managed Deer Hunt. § 32.44 Missouri. 2. We require hunters to check-in and out The following refuge units have been of the refuge each day. opened for hunting and/or fishing, and 3. We prohibit shooting at deer that are on are listed in alphabetical order with any portion of the main perimeter levee. applicable refuge-specific regulations. 4. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, platforms, or scaf- BIG MUDDY NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE folds (see § 27.92 of this chapter). REFUGE 5. Hunters must remove all boats, blinds, blind materials, stands, platforms, scaffolds, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow and other hunting equipment (see §§ 27.93 and hunting of migratory game birds on des- 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the ignated areas of the refuge in accordance end of each day’s hunt. with State regulations subject to the fol- 6. We close the area south of Bryants Creek lowing conditions: to deer hunting. 1. You must remove all your blinds, boats, 7. We require hunters to check in all har- and decoys (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from vested deer with refuge personnel prior to the refuge each day except for blinds made leaving the refuge. entirely of marsh vegetation. 8. You must park all vehicles in designated 2. We prohibit cutting of woody vegetation parking areas (see § 27.31 of this chapter). (see § 27.51 of this chapter) on the refuge for D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in ac- blinds. cordance with State regulations subject to B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland the following conditions: game hunting on designated areas of the ref- 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog uge in accordance with State regulations (see § 27.21 of this chapter). subject to the following condition: You may 2. We only allow fishing from a boat. We only possess approved nontoxic shot (see prohibit bank fishing. § 32.2(k)). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 3. Anglers must remove all boats and fish- deer and turkey on designated areas of the ing equipment at the end of each day’s fish- refuge in accordance with State regulations ing activity (see § 27.92 of this chapter). subject to the following conditions: GREAT RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1. We prohibit use of tree spikes to assist in climbing trees for the purpose of hunting A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow on the refuge (see § 32.2(i)). hunting of waterfowl and coot on the Long 2. We prohibit the construction or use of Island Division of the refuge in accordance permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders at with State regulations subject to the fol- any time. lowing condition: We allow hunting blinds 3. We prohibit hunting over or placing on constructed only on sites posted by the Illi- the refuge any salt or other mineral blocks nois Department of Natural Resources. (see § 32.2(h)). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 4. We only allow portable tree stands from of upland game species on Long Island and September 15 through January 31. You must Fox Island Divisions of the refuge in accord- place your full name and address on your ance with State regulations subject to the stands. following conditions: 5. You must unload or dismantle and case 1. We open Long Island and Fox Island Di- all firearms while transporting them in a visions for upland game hunting only from 1⁄2 motor vehicle (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter). hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after 6. We restrict deer hunters on the Boone’s legal sunset. Crossing Unit to archery methods only ex- 2. We close Fox Island Division to all up- cept for hunters on Johnson Island where land game hunting from October 16 through State-allowed methods of take are in effect. December 31. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ignated areas of the refuge in accordance white-tailed deer and turkey on designated

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portions of the refuge in accordance with B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting State regulations subject to the following of squirrel only in the Public Hunting Area conditions: of the refuge in accordance with State regu- 1. We prohibit construction or use of per- lations subject to the following conditions: manent blinds, platforms, or ladders (see 1. The Public Hunting Area and the road § 27.92 of this chapter). leading to the Public Hunting Area from the 2. Hunters must remove all portable hunt- Hunter Sign-In Station are open 11⁄2 hours ing stands, blinds, and equipment from the before legal sunrise until 11⁄2 hours after refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see legal sunset. §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 2. We require that all hunters register at 3. On the Fox Island Division, we allow the Hunter Sign-In/Sign Out Stations and deer hunting only during the ‘‘Antlerless- record the number of hours hunted and Only’’ portion of the State firearms deer sea- squirrels harvested. son. 3. We prohibit hunting of all other species. 4. On the Delair Division, we allow muzzle- 4. We prohibit the use of dogs for squirrel loader deer hunting only subject to the fol- hunting. lowing conditions: 5. We allow squirrel hunting from the i. You must possess and carry a refuge per- State opening day through September 30. mit. 6. We only allow shotguns and .22 caliber ii. We require hunters to check in and out rimfire rifles. of the refuge each day. 7. We require that all squirrel hunters wear iii. We require hunters to record all har- a hat and also a shirt, vest, or coat of hunter vested deer with refuge staff before removing orange so that the color is plainly visible them from the refuge. from all sides during the overlapping portion iv. Shooting hours end at 3:00 p.m. each of the squirrel and archery deer and turkey day. seasons. Camouflage orange does not satisfy v. Hunters must park all vehicles only in this requirement. designated parking areas (see § 27.31 of this 8. Condition A3 applies. chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game 5. We allow turkey hunting only on the hunting in the Public Hunting Area in ac- Fox Island Division during the State spring cordance with State regulations subject to seasons, including youth season. We do not the following conditions: open to fall turkey hunting. 1. Conditions A3 and B1 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the 2. We require that all hunters register at Long Island and Fox Island Divisions of the the Hunter Sign-In/Sign Out Stations and refuge in accordance with State regulations record the number of hours hunted and num- subject to the following conditions: ber of deer or turkey harvested. 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle and frog 3. We allow archery hunting for deer and (see § 27.21 of this chapter). turkey during the fall season. We prohibit 2. On the Fox Island Division, we allow the use or possession of firearms during bank fishing only along any portion of the these seasons. Fox River from January 1 through October 4. You must remove all boats brought onto 15. the refuge at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). INGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE M 5. We require that all archery deer and tur- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow key hunters must wear a hat and also a waterfowl hunting on Pool 8 in accordance shirt, vest, or coat of hunter orange so that with State regulations subject to the fol- the color is plainly visible from all sides dur- lowing conditions: ing the overlapping portion of the squirrel 1. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- and archery deer and turkey seasons. Cam- vided the dogs are under the immediate con- ouflage orange does not satisfy this require- trol of the hunter at all times (see § 26.21(b) ment. of this chapter). 6. We allow spring turkey hunting. We 2. We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before allow only shotguns with approved nontoxic legal sunrise until 1 p.m. shot (see § 32.2(k)). 3. We prohibit the use of paint, flagging, 7. We prohibit the use of salt or mineral reflectors, tacks, or other manmade mate- blocks. rials to mark trails or hunting locations (see 8. We allow portable tree stands only from § 27.61 of this chapter). 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the State 4. You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, archery deer season. You must clearly mark and blind materials brought onto the refuge all stands with the owner’s name, address, at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and and phone number. 27.94 of this chapter). 9. We allow only one tree stand per deer 5. We prohibit the construction or use of hunter. permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- § 27.92 of this chapter). ignated areas of the refuge in accordance

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with State ‘‘impounded waters’’ regulations 10. Both the guide and hunters are respon- subject to the following conditions: sible for ensuring that all trash, including 1. We prohibit fishing in all areas between spent shotgun shells are removed from the Ditch 2 and Ditch 6 (including Ditches 3, 4, hunt area each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of and 5) plus the moist soil units, and Monop- this chapter). oly Marsh from October 1 through March 1. 11. Violations of these rules may result in 2. We only allow fishing in May Pond and the revocation of the guide’s Special Use Fox Pond with rod and reel or pole and line. Permit as deemed appropriate by the refuge Anglers may only take bass greater than 12 manager. inches (30 cm) in length from May Pond. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 3. We prohibit the use or possession of gas- C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is oline-powered boat motors. We allow the use of electric trolling motors, except that we permitted on designated areas of the refuge prohibit all motors within the Wilderness subject to the following conditions: Area. 1. Permits are required. 4. Anglers must remove watercraft (see 2. Only historic weapon hunting is per- § 27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the mitted. end of each day’s fishing activity. 3. Hunters are required to check in and out 5. Anglers may take nongame fish by nets of the refuge. and seines for personal use only from March 4. Stands must be removed from the refuge 1 through September 30. each day. 6. Anglers must attend trammel and gill 5. Hunting is permitted only during the nets at all times and plainly label them with special hunt season established by the State the owner’s name, address, and phone num- for the refuge. ber. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on 7. We only allow the use of trotlines, designated areas of the refuge subject to the throwlines, limb lines, bank lines, and jug following condition: Fish, amphibians, rep- lines from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 tiles and crustaceans may only be taken hour after legal sunset. Anglers must remove with hand-held pole and line or rod and reel. all fishing lines (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day’s fish- SWAN LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ing. Anglers must mark each line with their name, address, and phone number. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of 8. We allow the take of common snapping geese is permitted on designated areas of the turtle and soft-shelled turtle only using pole refuge subject to the following conditions: and line. We require all anglers immediately 1. Permits are required. release all alligator snapping turtles (see 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic § 27.21 of this chapter). shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] SQUAW CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow permitted on designated areas of the refuge hunting of light geese on designated areas of subject to the following conditions: the refuge in accordance with State regula- 1. Permits are required. tions during the spring conservation order 2. Only historic weapon hunting is per- season subject to the following conditions: mitted. 1. Hunters must remain within direct sight D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on of the guide in the hunt boundary at all designated areas of the refuge subject to the times. 2. We allow the guide and hunters into the following conditions: hunt boundary up to 2 hours prior to legal 1. Fishing is permitted from March 1 shooting time. through October 15 during daylight hours 3. Hunting will stop at 12 p.m. (noon), and only. hunters must be out of the fields by 2 p.m. 2. Only nonmotorized boats are permitted 4. We allow hunting dogs, portable blinds, on refuge waters with the exception that the and decoys at the discretion of the guide. use of motors of 10 horsepower or less is per- 5. We prohibit pit blinds. mitted on Silver Lake. 6. Hunting dogs must be under the immediate control of their handlers at all times TWO RIVERS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (see § 26.21 of this chapter). Refer to § 32.32 Illinois for regulations. 7. We prohibit retrieving crippled geese outside of the hunt boundary, including adja- [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 cent private land. This includes retrieval by FR 6694, Feb. 11, 1994; 61 FR 45367, Aug. 29, hunting dogs. 1996; 61 FR 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 65 FR 30785, 8. We prohibit vehicles beyond the estab- May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56404, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR lished parking area located adjacent to State 46359, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54426 Sept. 8, Highway 118 (see § 27.31 of this chapter). 2004; 70 FR 54182, Sept. 13, 2005; 70 FR 56376, 9. We prohibit ATV use on the refuge. Sept. 27, 2005; 73 FR 33188, June 11, 2008]

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§ 32.45 Montana. and H–2–0 WPA in Powell County, in accordance with State regulations subject to the The following refuge units have been following conditions: opened for hunting and/or fishing, and 1. We prohibit the use of motorboats. are listed in alphabetical order with 2. You must remove boats, decoys, portable applicable refuge-specific regulations. blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind con- BENTON LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE struction at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland hunting of duck, goose, swan, and coot in game hunting on WPAs throughout the Dis- designated areas of the refuge in accordance trict, excluding Sands WPA in Hill County with State regulations subject to the fol- and H–2–0 WPA in Powell County, in accord- lowing conditions (consult refuge manager ance with State regulations subject to the prior to hunting to learn of changes or up- following conditions: dates): 1. Hunters may possess only approved 1. We prohibit access to refuge hunting nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). areas from other than authorized refuge 2. We prohibit the use of horses for any parking areas. We prohibit hunting on or purposes. within 25 yards (22.5 m) of dikes or roads ex- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game cept the marked portion of the dike between hunting on WPAs throughout the District, Marsh Units 5 and 6. Hunters must have a excluding Sands WPA in Hill County and H– means of bird retrieval, using a boat, boots, 2–0 WPA in Powell County, in accordance or a trained dog, while hunting on this dike with State regulations subject to the fol- (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). lowing condition: Condition B2 applies. 2. We allow hunting with the opening of D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on waterfowl season and close November 30. WPAs throughout the District in accordance 3. Hunters with a documented mobility dis- with State regulations subject to the fol- ability may reserve an accessible blind in ad- lowing conditions: vance by contacting a refuge officer or call- 1. Condition A1 applies. ing the refuge office. 2. You must remove boats, fishing equip- 4. We only allow nonmotorized boats on ment, and other personal property at the end refuge waters. of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- 5. We allow hunting from temporary port- ter). able blinds or blinds made from natural vegetation. BLACK COULEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 6. We prohibit the retrieval of downed A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow game from areas closed to hunting. hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill 7. You must unload and case all firearms crane, and mourning dove on designated (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) when outside of areas of the refuge in accordance with State the refuge hunt area on the refuge. regulations subject to the following condi- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting tions: of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and gray 1. We only allow nonmotorized boats on partridge in designated areas of the refuge in refuge waters. accordance with State regulations subject to 2. You must remove all boats, decoys, port- the following conditions (consult refuge able blinds, other personal property, and any manager prior to hunting to learn of changes materials brought onto the refuge for blind or updates): construction by legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and 1. Conditions A2, A6, and A7 apply. 27.94 of this chapter). 2. We prohibit access to refuge hunting 3. A portion of the land within the refuge areas from other than authorized refuge boundary is private land (inholding); persons parking areas. wishing to hunt the private land must gain 3. We prohibit hunting on or within 25 permission from the landowner. yards (22.5 m) of dikes or roads except the B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting marked portion of the dike between Marsh of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, Units 5 and 6. gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] areas of the refuge in accordance with State D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may sport fish on regulations subject to the following condi- designated areas of the refuge as posted by tions: signs. 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). BENTON LAKE WETLAND MANAGEMENT 2. Fox and coyote hunters may only use DISTRICT centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, or shotguns A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow with approved nontoxic shot. migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl 3. Condition A3 applies. Production Areas (WPA) throughout the Dis- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game trict, excluding Sands WPA in Hill County hunting on designated portions of the refuge

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in accordance with State regulations subject with State regulations subject to the fol- to the following conditions: lowing conditions: 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree 1. We prohibit use of motorboats. stands, portable blinds, and freestanding ele- 2. You must remove boats, decoys, portable vated platforms on the refuge from August 15 blinds, other personal property, and any ma- to December 15. terials brought onto the area for blind con- 2. You must visibly mark portable tree struction at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 stands, portable blinds, and freestanding ele- and 27.94 of this chapter). vated platforms with your automated licens- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland ing system (ALS) number. game hunting on all WPAs (except Holm 3. You must remove any other personal WPA) throughout the District in accordance property brought onto the area at the end of with State regulations subject to the fol- each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- lowing condition: Hunters may possess only ter). approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). 4. Condition A3 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game D. Sport Fishing [Reserved] hunting on all WPAs (except Holm WPA) throughout the District in accordance with BOWDOIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE State regulations subject to the following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 1. We allow portable tree stands, portable hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill blinds, and freestanding elevated platforms crane, and mourning dove on designated to be left on WPAs from August 15 to Decem- areas of the refuge in accordance with State ber 15. regulations subject to the following condi- 2. You must label portable tree stands, tions: portable blinds, and freestanding elevated 1. You must check-in and check out of the platforms with your automated licensing refuge daily. Before hunting, each hunter system (ALS) number. The label must be leg- must record the date, their name, and the ible from the ground. time checking into the refuge on a register 3. You must remove any other personal inside the Hunter Registration Kiosk at ref- property brought onto the area at the end of uge headquarters. After hunting, each each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- hunter must record hunting data (hours ter). hunted waterfowl and/or upland game and 4. We allow the use of only archery, muz- the number of birds harvested) before depart- zleloader (as defined by State regulations), ing the refuge. or shotgun on the McNeil Slough WPA. 2. We prohibit air-thrust boats or boats D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on with motors greater than 25 hp. WPAs throughout the District in accordance 3. You must remove all boats, decoys, port- with State regulations subject to the fol- able blinds, other personal property, and any lowing conditions: materials brought onto the refuge for blind 1. We prohibit use of motorboats. construction by legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and 2. You must remove boats, fishing equip- 27.94 of this chapter). ment, and other personal property at the end B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, ter). gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State CHARLES M. RUSSELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE regulations subject to the following condi- REFUGE tions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Refuge 1. Condition A1 applies. open to hunting of migratory game birds in 2. You must possess and carry a refuge Spe- accordance with State law. cial Use Permit to hunt fox and coyotes. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic game birds, turkey and coyote is permitted shot (see § 32.2(k)). on designated areas of the refuge subject to 4. Fox and coyote hunters may only use the following condition: centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, or shotguns 1. Coyote hunting allowed from the first with approved nontoxic shot. day of antelope rifle season through March 1 5. We require game bird hunters to wear at annually. least one article of blaze-orange clothing C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of visible above the waist. big game on designated areas of the refuge in C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] accordance with State regulations subject to D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] the following conditions: 1. We allow the use of portable blinds and BOWDOIN WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT stands. You may install stands and blinds no A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow sooner than August 1, and you must remove migratory game bird hunting on all Water- them by December 15 of each year. We limit fowl Production Areas (WPA) (except Holm each hunter to three stands or blinds. The WPA) throughout the District in accordance hunter must have their name, address, phone

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number, and automated licensing system the following condition: Condition A1 ap- number (ALS) visibly marked on the stand. plies. 2. We allow hunting of elk on designated D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] areas of the refuge. You must possess and carry a refuge permit to hunt elk on the ref- HAILSTONE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEE uge. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. The refuge D. Sport fishing. Refuge open to sport fish- unit is open to the hunting of migratory ing in accordance with State law, and as spe- game birds, but has no refuge-specific regu- cifically designated in refuge publications. lations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. CHARLES M. RUSSELL WETLAND MANAGEMENT B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt DISTRICT upland game birds on designated areas of the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow refuge subject to the following conditions: migratory game bird hunting on all Water- 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic fowl Production Areas (WPA) in accordance shot while in the field. with State regulations subject to the fol- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] lowing condition: You must remove all D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] watercraft and personal equipment following each day of hunting (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of HALFBREED LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow only up- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] land game bird hunting on all WPAs in ac- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] cordance with State regulations subject to C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] the following condition: Hunters may possess D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). HEWITT LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on all WPAs in accordance with A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow State regulations subject to the following hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill conditions: crane, and mourning dove on designated 1. All tree stands must be visibly marked areas of the refuge in accordance with State and identified with the hunter’s name, ad- regulations subject to the following condi- dress, phone number, and ALS number. tions: Hunters must remove all tree stands no later 1. We prohibit air-thrust boats and boats than December 15 of each year. with motors greater than 25 hp. 2. We prohibit permanent stands, ladders, 2. You must remove all boats, decoys, port- steps, screw-in spikes, nails, screws, and wire able blinds, other personal property, and any (see § 32.2(i)). materials brought onto the refuge for blind D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on construction by legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and all WPAs in accordance with State regula- 27.94 of this chapter). tions subject to the following condition: An- 3. A portion of the land within the refuge glers must remove all motor boats and other boundary is private land (inholding); persons personal equipment at the end of each day wishing to hunt the private land must gain (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). permission from the landowner. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting CREEDMAN COULEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, REFUGE gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow portions of the refuge in accordance with hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill State regulations subject to the following crane, and mourning dove on designated conditions: areas of the refuge in accordance with State 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic regulations subject to the following condi- shot (see § 32.2(k)). tion: 2. Fox and coyote hunters may use only 1. Most of the land within the refuge centerfire rifles, rim-fire rifles, or shotguns boundary is private land (inholding); persons with approved nontoxic shot. wishing to access the private land must gain 3. We prohibit the shooting or taking of permission from the landowner. prairie dogs. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 4. Condition A3 applies. of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated hunting on designated portions of the refuge areas of the refuge in accordance with State in accordance with State regulations subject regulations subject to the following condi- to the following conditions: tion: Condition A1 applies. 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game stands, portable blinds, and freestanding ele- hunting on designated areas of the refuge in vated platforms on the refuge from August 15 accordance with State regulations subject to to December 15.

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2. You must visibly mark portable tree LEE METCALF NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE stands, portable blinds, and freestanding ele- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow vated platforms with your automated licens- hunting of duck, goose, and coot from estab- ing system (ALS) number. lished blinds in designated areas of the ref- 3. You must remove any other personal uge in accordance with State regulations property brought onto the area at the end of subject to the following conditions (consult each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- refuge manager prior to hunting to learn of ter). changes or updates): 4. Condition A3 applies. 1. Hunting Access: Hunters must enter and D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] exit the hunt area through the access park- LAKE MASON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ing lot. Hunters must park at this access point and at the numbered parking space A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of corresponding to a blind. Hunters must walk migratory game birds is permitted on des- to the blind along mowed trails designated in ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- the hunting leaflet. We open the access park- lowing condition: The use of motorized boats ing lot at 3:30 a.m. to hunters who intend to is not permitted. immediately hunt on the refuge. We prohibit B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting wildlife observation, scouting, and loitering of upland game on designated areas of the at the access point. refuge subject to the following condition: 2. Hunting Hours: We will close the Water- You may possess only approved nontoxic fowl Hunting Area to waterfowl hunting on shot while in the field. Mondays and Thursdays. We open the hunt- C. Big Game Hunting. Refuge open to big ing area, defined by the refuge boundary game hunting in accordance with State law. fence, 2 hours before and require departure 2 D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] hours after legal waterfowl hunting hours, as LAKE THIBADEAU NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE defined by the State. 3. Registration: Each hunter must record A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the date, his or her name, Automated Li- hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill cense System number, date of birth, and the crane, and mourning dove in designated time checking into the hunt area at the ap- areas of the refuge in accordance with State propriate register before hunting; must set regulations subject to the following condi- the appropriate blind selector before and tion: after hunting; and must record hunting data 1. Most of the land within the refuge (hours hunted, the number of shots fired, and boundary is private land (inholding); persons birds harvested) at the appropriate register wishing to hunt the private land must gain before departing the hunting area. permission from the landowner. 4. Blind selection is on a first-come, first- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting served basis with the exception of the open- of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, ing weekend of waterfowl season. We will gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated distribute blind permits for the opening areas of the refuge in accordance with State weekend by a public drawing. We will an- regulations subject to the following condi- nounce the drawing time and place in local tion: Condition A1 applies. newspapers. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game 5. We prohibit attempting to ‘‘reserve’’ a hunting on designated areas of the refuge in blind for use later in the day by depositing a accordance with State regulations subject to vehicle or other equipment on the refuge. A the following condition: Condition A1 ap- hunter must be physically present in the plies. hunting area in order to use a blind. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 6. We prohibit blocking access to refuge gates (see § 27.31(h) of this chapter). LAMESTEER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEE 7. Hunters with a documented mobility dis- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. The refuge ability may reserve an accessible blind in ad- unit is open to the hunting of migratory vance by contacting a refuge officer. game birds but has no refuge-specific regula- 8. No more than four hunters or individuals tions as it follows guidelines set out in State may use a blind at one time. law. 9. You may only possess approved nontoxic B. Upland Game Hunting. The refuge unit is shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or open to the hunting of upland game but has less. no refuge-specific regulations as it follows 10. You must conduct all hunting from guidelines set out in State law. within the hunting blind. C. Big Game Hunting. The refuge unit is 11. All hunters must have a visible means open to big game hunting but has no refuge- of retrieving waterfowl such as a float tube, specific regulations as it follows guidelines waders, or a dog capable of retrieving. set out in State law. 12. 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14. We require dogs be on a leash at the D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- hunter access point and when walking to and ignated areas (Wildlife Viewing Area) of the from the hunt area/blind (see § 26.21(b) of this refuge in accordance with State regulations chapter). in effect on the Bitterroot River from Tuck- 15. We require hunters to unload shotguns er Crossing to Florence Bridge. (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) at the hunter access point and when walking to and from LOST TRAIL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the hunt area/blind. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 16. Hunting Blind #8 has a minimum re- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting quirement of six decoys. of turkey and mountain grouse in designated 17. Hunting blinds require the use of a min- areas of the refuge in accordance with State imum of six decoys with the exception of regulations and subject to the following con- blinds #1, 2, 7, 14, and 15. ditions: 18. We will allow the use of a removable 1. We do not allow hunting in areas posted personal blind within the immediate mowed as ‘‘Closed to Hunting’’ around the refuge area around field blind #13. headquarters, maintenance buildings, and B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] quarters. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery 2. We prohibit guiding and outfitting. hunting of white-tailed deer on designated 3. We allow use of riding or pack stock on areas of the refuge in accordance with State access routes designated through the refuge regulations subject to the following condi- to access off-refuge lands as designated in tions (consult refuge manager prior to hunt- the public use leaflet. ing to learn of changes or updates): 4. You may not use dogs for hunting of any 1. Hunting Access: Hunters must enter and species. exit the hunt areas through designated arch- 5. You may possess only approved nontoxic ery hunting access points. We open access shot while on the refuge. points to hunters intending to immediately 6. We prohibit overnight camping. hunt on the refuge. We prohibit wildlife ob- 7. We prohibit retrieval of game through servation, scouting, and loitering at access areas closed to hunting without prior con- points and parking areas. sent by the refuge manager. 2. We will allow archery hunting in the Wa- 8. We allow only portable or temporary terfowl Hunt Area in September except dur- blinds and tree stands. ing the youth waterfowl hunt weekend. We 9. We allow parking in designated areas will allow archery hunting on Mondays and only. Thursdays in the Waterfowl Hunting Area C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of during waterfowl hunting season. elk, white-tailed deer, and mule deer within 3. Registration: Each hunter must record designated areas of the refuge in accordance the date, his or her name, Automated Li- with State regulations and subject to the fol- cense System number, and date of birth at lowing conditions: the appropriate register before hunting and 1. We do not allow hunting in areas posted must record hunting data (hours hunted, the as ‘‘Closed to Hunting’’ around the refuge number of arrows released, and deer har- headquarters, maintenance buildings, and vested) at the appropriate register before de- quarters. parting the hunting area. 2. We prohibit guiding and outfitting. 4. Tree Stands and Blinds: We allow each 3. We allow use of riding or pack stock on hunter the use of a maximum of two portable access routes designated through the refuge tree stands or blinds. Hunters must register to access off-refuge lands as designated in each stand/blind with the refuge head- the public use leaflet. quarters. We prohibit hunters leaving each 4. You may not use dogs for hunting of any stand/blind unattended for more than 72 species. hours. 5. You may possess only approved nontoxic 5. We prohibit preseason entry or scouting. shot while on the refuge. 6. Hunters may not enter or retrieve deer 6. We prohibit overnight camping. from closed areas of the refuge without the 7. We prohibit open fires. consent of a refuge officer. 8. We prohibit retrieval of game through 7. We prohibit boats, fishing gear, fires (see areas closed to hunting without prior con- § 27.95 of this chapter), and firearms. sent by the refuge manager. 8. Hunters with a documented mobility dis- 9. We allow only portable or temporary ability may access designated locations in blinds and tree stands. the hunting area to hunt from ground blinds. 10. We allow parking in designated areas To access these areas, hunters must contact only. the refuge manager in advance to obtain a 11. The first week of the archery and the Special Use Permit. first week of general elk and deer hunting 9. We prohibit the use of any mechanized season are open to youth-only (ages 12 and 13 vehicle to enter or exit the hunt area; this only) hunting. includes bicycles. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

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MEDICINE LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. You must label portable tree stands and freestanding elevated platforms with your A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow name and address such that it is legible from hunting of duck, goose, snipe, and dove on the ground. designated areas of the refuge in accordance 3. Condition B2 applies. with State regulations. 4. You must remove portable ground blinds B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting and any other personal property at the end of pheasant, partridge, and sharp-tailed of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- grouse on designated areas of the refuge in ter). accordance with State regulations. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and antelope on designated areas of the NORTHWEST MONTANA WETLAND MANAGEMENT refuge in accordance with State regulations. DISTRICT D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow with State regulations subject to posted ref- migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl uge restrictions. Production Areas (WPAs) throughout the wetland district in accordance with State NATIONAL BISON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE regulations (Flathead County WPAs) or Joint State/Tribal regulations (Lake County A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] WPAs) subject to the following conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We prohibit motorboats except on the C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] Flathead and Smith Lake WPAs in Flathead D. Sport Fishing. The refuge unit is open to County. sport fishing but has no refuge-specific regu- 2. Hunters must operate motorboats at no- lations as it follows guidelines set out in wake speeds on Flathead and Smith Lake State law. WPAs in Flathead County. NINE-PIPE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 3. Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, portable blinds, boat blinds and other per- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] sonal property at the end of each day (see B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 4. Dogs must be on a leash from April 1 to D. Sport Fishing. The refuge unit is open to August 31. Dogs must be under the owner’s sport fishing but has no refuge-specific regu- immediate control at all other times. We lations as it follows guidelines set out in prohibit free-roaming pets year-round on any State law. portion of the WPAs. 5. We prohibit overnight camping and/or NORTHEAST MONTANA WETLAND MANAGEMENT open fires (see § 27.95(a) of this chapter). DISTRICT 6. Hunters must contruct blinds, other A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow than portable blinds, of native materials migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl only. Hunters must label all nonportable Production Areas throughout the District in blinds with their name, address, and phone accordance with State regulations subject to number. Construction and labeling of these the following conditions: blinds does not constitute exclusive use of 1. We prohibit the use of motorboats. the blind. Hunters must remove these blinds 2. You must remove boats, decoys, portable within 7 days of the close of the migratory blinds, other personal property, and any ma- game bird hunting season. terials brought onto the area for blind con- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland struction at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 game hunting on all WPAs throughout the and 27.94 of this chapter). wetland district in accordance with State B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland regulations (Flathead County WPAs) or game hunting on Waterfowl Production Joint State/Tribal regulations (Lake County Areas throughout the District in accordance WPAs) subject to the following conditions: with State regulations subject to the fol- 1. Hunters may possess only approved lowing conditions: nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). 1. Hunters may possess only approved 2. We prohibit the use of horses for any nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). purpose. 2. We prohibit the use of horses for any C. Big Game Hunting. We prohibit big game purpose. hunting on Lake County WPA per Joint C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game State/Tribal regulations. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas hunting on Flathead County WPAs in ac- throughout the District in accordance with cordance with State regulations subject to State regulations subject to the following the following conditions: conditions: 1. We allow portable tree stands and/or 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree portable ground blinds; however, they must stands and freestanding elevated platforms be removed daily. We prohibit construction on Waterfowl Production Areas from August and/or use of tree stands or portable ground 25 through February 15. blinds from dimensional lumber.

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2. Conditions A5 and B2 apply. 3. You may hire outfitters or ranchers for 3. We prohibit ATV and/or snowmobile use. the retrieval of big game. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 4. We only allow retrieval of game in closed all WPAs throughout the wetland district in areas of the refuge with the consent of a ref- accordance with State regulations (Flathead uge employee. County WPAs) or Joint State/Tribal regula- 5. We prohibit use of wheeled game carts or tions (Lake County WPAs) subject to the fol- other mechanical transportation devices for lowing conditions: game retrieval on portions of the refuge des- 1. Anglers must remove all motorboats, ignated as Wilderness Area. boat trailers, vehicles, fishing equipment, 6. We prohibit horses north of Red Rock and other personal property from the WPAs Pass Road except for the retrieval of big at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 game. We only allow horses for back-country of this chapter). access to the Centennial Mountains south of 2. We prohibit the use of motorboats except Red Rock Pass Road. We require the use of on Flathead and Smith Lake WPAs in Flat- certified weed-free hay or pellets. head County. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 3. Anglers must operate motorboats at no- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance wake speeds on Flathead and Smith Lake with State fishing regulations subject to the WPAs in Flathead County. following conditions: 4. We strictly prohibit harassing or hazing 1. We allow fishing from the third Satur- of migratory game birds with a motorboat. day in May through November 30 on Odell Creek, Red Rock Creek, and Elk Springs PABLO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Creek west of Elk Lake Road. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 2. We allow fishing from July 15 through B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] September 30 on Widgeon Pond, Culver Pond, MacDonald Pond, Picnic Creek, and Elk C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] Springs Creek east of Elk Lake Road. D. Sport Fishing. The refuge unit is open to 1⁄2 sport fishing but has no refuge-specific regu- 3. We allow fishing in open areas from hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after lations as it follows guidelines set out in legal sunset. State law. 4. We prohibit fishing on all other refuge RED ROCK LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE waters. 5. You must only use pole and line or rod A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow and reel to fish on the refuge. hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- 6. You must use artificial lures or flies ignated areas of the refuge in accordance when fishing refuge waters; we prohibit bait with State hunting regulations subject to fishing. the following conditions: 7. We prohibit the use or possession of lead 1. We only allow hunting on Lower Red sinkers or any lead fishing product while Rock Lake and that portion of the River fishing. Marsh located directly north of Lower Red 8. We prohibit tubes and other flotation de- Rock Lake. We close all other areas of the vices used for fishing unless posted at refuge refuge to hunting of goose, duck, and coot. parking areas as open. 2. Hunters must remove all blinds, decoys, shell casings, and other personal equipment SWAN RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge each day. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 3. We only allow nonmotorized boats in the hunting of geese, ducks, and coots on des- hunt area east of the Lower Red Rock Lake ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- dam. We allow boats with motors 10 hp or lowing condition: Waterfowl and coot hunt- less west of Lower Red Rock Lake dam. ers may possess only approved nontoxic shot B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] deer, elk, moose, and pronghorn antelope on C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] designated areas of the refuge in accordance D. Sport Fishing. Refuge open to sport fish- with State hunting regulations subject to ing in accordance with State law, and as spe- the following conditions: cifically designated in refuge publications. 1. Moose hunting on the refuge portion of UL BEND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Montana moose hunt zone 334 opens October 15 and runs through the end of the State A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. The refuge moose season. unit is open to the hunting of migratory 2. We restrict moose hunting to the willow game birds but has no refuge-specific regula- bog area south of Elk Springs Creek and tions as it follows guidelines set out in State nearby foothills at the southeast corner of law. the refuge. We prohibit moose hunting in all B. Upland Game Hunting. Refuge is open to other areas of the refuge. upland game hunting in accordance with

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State laws, regulations and subject to the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of following condition: white-tailed deer in accordance with State 1. Coyote hunting allowed from the first regulations subject to the following condi- day of antelope rifle season through March 1 tion: We require a refuge hunt permit. annually. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt big ignated areas of the refuge in accordance game subject to refuge-specific regulations with State regulations subject to the fol- as designated in refuge publications. lowing conditions: D. Sport Fishing. The refuge unit is open to 1. We allow personally attended hook and sport fishing but has no refuge-specific regu- line fishing and archery fishing (rough fish lations as it follows guidelines set out in only) from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 State law. hour after legal sunset. 2. We only allow fishing from the shoreline. WAR HORSE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE We prohibit all watercraft in the Boyer A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. The refuge Chute waterway. unit is open to the hunting of migratory 3. We prohibit floating lines, limblines, game birds but has no refuge-specific regula- trotlines, crossbows, snagging devices, nets, tions as it follows guidelines set out in State and spears. law. 4. We prohibit ice fishing. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 5. We prohibit digging or netting bait, of upland game birds on designated areas of frogging, or collecting mussels. the refuge subject to the following condition: CRESCENT LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow C. Big Game Hunting. The refuge unit is hunting of waterfowl and coot in designated open to big game hunting but has no refuge- areas of the refuge in accordance with State specific regulations as it follows guidelines regulations subject to the following condi- set out in State law. tions: D. Sport Fishing. Refuge open to sport fish- 1. We close the refuge to the general public ing in accordance with State law, and as spe- from legal sunset to legal sunrise. However, cifically designated in refuge publications. hunters may enter the designated hunting area 2 hours before legal sunrise and must be [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 back to their vehicle in the process of leav- FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6694, Feb. 11, ing the refuge 2 hours after legal sunset. Of- 1994; 60 FR 62044, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47379, ficial shooting hours are from 1⁄2 hour before Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46918, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset 30786, May 12, 2000; 67 FR 58946, Sept. 18, 2002; for deer, coyote, and furbearer hunters; and 69 FR 54362, 54427, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54182, from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until legal Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33189, June 11, 2008; 74 FR sunset for all other hunters. 45693, Sept. 3, 2009] 2. We only allow you to unleash dogs used to locate, point, and retrieve upland and § 32.46 Nebraska. small game and migratory birds on the ref- The following refuge units have been uge while hunting (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- opened for hunting and/or fishing, and ter). are listed in alphabetical order with 3. We open the refuge to hunting from Sep- tember 1 through January 31 in accordance applicable refuge-specific regulations. with State regulations. 4. We allow decoys, but hunters must re- BOYER CHUTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE move them (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow end of each day. hunting of ducks, geese, and coots on des- 5. We restrict vehicles to roads that are ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- open to the public (see § 27.31 of this chapter). lowing conditions: We prohibit hunters taking vehicles off of 1. You may access the refuge from 11⁄2 approved roads to set up blinds, decoys, or to hours before legal sunrise to 1 hour after retrieve game or for any other purposes legal sunset along the immediate shoreline other than emergencies. We allow parking and including the high bank of the Missouri within one vehicle length of the road. River. You may access the hunting area by 6. We prohibit publicly organized hunts un- water or, if by land, only within the public less authorized under a Special Use Permit. use area of the Island Unit and only with 7. We only allow temporary blinds and shotgun cased and unloaded. stands, and hunters must remove them (see 2. You must remove all blinds and decoys § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. at the conclusion of each day’s hunt. 8. We only allow floating blinds on Island 3. You must adhere to all applicable State Lake. We prohibit all boats (including a hunting regulations. floating device of any kind) on all other ref- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] uge lakes.

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B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting NORTH PLATTE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE of cottontail rabbit, jack rabbit, furbearer, coyote, ring-necked pheasant, and prairie A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] grouse on designated areas of the refuge in B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting accordance with State regulations subject to of squirrel, rabbit, pheasant, State-defined the following conditions: furbearers, and coyote on designated areas of 1. Conditions A1 through A6 apply. the refuge in accordance with State regula- 2. We prohibit baiting. We allow electronic tions subject to the following conditions: calls for coyote and furbearer hunting. 1. We close the Lake Alice Unit to all pub- 3. Coyotes and all furbearers or their parts, lic entry from October 15 through January if left in the field, must be left out of view of 14. the public. Otherwise hunters must remove 2. Hunters must be 15 years of age or them from the refuge and properly dispose of younger. A licensed hunter 19 years of age or them. older must accompany youth hunters. We C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of prohibit adults accompanying youth hunters white-tailed deer and mule deer on des- to hunt or carry firearms. The accompanying ignated areas of the refuge in accordance adult is responsible for ensuring that the with State regulations subject to the fol- hunter does not engage in conduct that lowing conditions: would constitute a violation of refuge or 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A6, and A7 apply. State regulations. 2. We prohibit tree stands that cause dam- 3. We close the refuge to public use from age to the tree by penetrating into the bark legal sunset to legal sunrise. However, youth and tree climbing spikes or screw-in steps hunters and their adult guides may enter the that penetrate beyond the outer bark of a designated hunting area 1 hour prior to legal tree (see § 32.2(i)). sunrise. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 4. We only allow dogs for pheasant-hunting ignated areas of the refuge in accordance on the refuge. with State regulations subject to the fol- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery lowing conditions: hunting of mule deer and white-tailed deer 1. We close the refuge to the general public on designated areas of the refuge in accord- from legal sunset to legal sunrise. However, ance with State regulations subject to the anglers may enter the refuge 1 hour before following conditions: legal sunrise and remain until 1 hour after 1. We close the Lake Alice Unit to all pub- legal sunset. lic entry from October 15 through January 2. We open Island Lake to fishing year- 14. round and open Smith and Crane Lakes to 2. We close the refuge to public use from fishing seasonally from November 1 through legal sunset to legal sunrise. However, arch- February 15. We close all other refuge lakes. ery deer hunters may enter the designated 3. We prohibit the possession or use of live hunting area 1 hour prior to legal sunrise or dead minnows and the possession of any and remain until 1 hour after legal sunset. fish not taken lawfully from one of the ref- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] uge lakes open to fishing. D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is allowed on 4. We only allow boating and float tubes on designated areas of the refuge pursuant to Island Lake. We prohibit use of internal State law. combustion motors for boats on Island Lake; we close all other refuge lakes to boating or VALENTINE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE float tubing. 5. We prohibit leaving temporary shelters A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunters used for fishing overnight on the refuge. may hunt migratory birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to refuge specific DESOTO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE regulations. Refer to § 32.34 Iowa for regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt upland game on designated areas of the ref- FORT NIOBRARA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE uge subject to refuge specific regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt big A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] game on designated areas of the refuge sub- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] ject to refuge specific regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in des- We allow fishing on des- D. Sport Fishing. ignated portions of the refuge subject to ref- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance uge specific regulations. with State regulations subject to the following conditions: [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 1. We only allow fishing on the portions of FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62044, Dec. 4, the Minnechaduza Creek and downstream 1995; 61 FR 45367, Aug. 29, 1996; 62 FR 47380, from Cornell Dam along the Niobrara River Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46918, Sept. 3, 1998; 68 FR that flows through the refuge. 57317, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54428, Sept.8, 2. We prohibit the use of limb or set lines. 2004; 70 FR 54183, Sept. 13, 2005]

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§ 32.47 Nevada. refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: The following refuge units have been 1. We only allow hunting on designated opened for hunting and/or fishing, and days. are listed in alphabetical order with 2. Conditions A3 applies. applicable refuge-specific regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- ASH MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ignated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the fol- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow lowing conditions: hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, snipe, 1. We allow fishing year-round with the ex- and dove on designated areas of the refuge in ception of the North Marsh that we close Oc- accordance with State regulations subject to tober 1 to February 1. the following conditions: 2. We only allow motorless boats or boats 1. We allow hunting only on designated with electric motors on the Upper Lake, days. Middle Pond, and Lower Lake. 2. We only allow motorless boats or boats 3. We prohibit the use of boats, rubber with electric motors on the refuge hunting rafts, or other flotation devices on the North area during the migratory waterfowl hunting Marsh. season. 3. We open the refuge to the public from 1 RUBY LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow legal sunset. hunting of dark geese, ducks, coots, 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic moorhens, and common snipe on designated shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). areas of the refuge in accordance with State B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting regulations and subject to the following con- of quail and rabbit on designated areas of the ditions: refuge in accordance with State regulations 1. The refuge is open to the public from 1 subject to the following conditions: hour before sunrise until 2 hours after sun- 1. Conditions A3 and A4 apply. set. 2. We only allow hunting on designated 2. We do not allow permanent or pit blinds days. on the refuge. You must remove all blind C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] materials and decoys following each day’s D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] hunt. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] Desert National Wildlife Refuge C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] ignated areas of the refuge in accordance C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of bighorn with State laws and subject to the following sheep is permitted on designated areas of the conditions: 1. The refuge is open to the public from 1 range subject to the following conditions: hour before sunrise until 2 hours after sun- 1. Bighorn sheep guides are required to ob- set. tain a Special Use Permit prior to taking cli- 2. We allow fishing by wading and from ents onto the range. personal flotation devices (float tubes) and 2. Natural bighorn sheep mortality (pick- bank fishing in designated areas. up heads) found on the range are government 3. You may use only artificial lures in the property and possession or removal of them Collection Ditch and adjoining spring ponds. from the range is not permitted. 4. We do not allow boats on refuge waters D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] from January 1 through June 14. PAHRANAGAT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 5. During the boating season, we allow boats only on the South Marsh. June 15 A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow through July 31, we allow only motorless hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, snipe, boats or boats with battery-powered electric and dove on designated areas of the refuge in motors. Anglers must remove all gasoline- accordance with State regulations subject to powered motors. August 1 through December the following conditions: 31, we allow only motorless boats and boats 1. We allow hunting only on designated propelled with motors with a total of 10 days. horsepower or less. 2. We only allow motorless boats or boats 6. We allow launching of boats only from with electric motors on the refuge hunting designated landings. area during the migratory waterfowl hunting 7. We prohibit the possession of live or season. dead bait fish, any amphibians (including 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic frogs), and crayfish on the refuge. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 8. We do not allow storage of boats of any B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting kind on the refuge beginning January 1 of quail and rabbit on designated areas of the through May 31.

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9. We do not allow off-road vehicles on the 2. We prohibit hunting inside the posted no refuge. hunting zone located south of Division Road as shown in the refuge brochure. SHELDON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 3. We prohibit loaded weapons (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) inside the posted retrieval A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow zone. The zone begins on the north edge of hunting of goose, duck, and coot on the ref- Division Road and extends 200 yards (180 m) uge in accordance with State regulations northward. subject to the following conditions: 4. We allow persons to transport rifles and 1. We prohibit hunting on the following wa- pistols through the refuge only when un- ters: Big Spring Reservoir, Catnip Reservoir, loaded and cased (see § 27.42(b) of this chap- Dunfurrena Ponds, and the ‘‘Little Sheldon’’ ter). portion of the refuge. 5. We prohibit boating outside of the wa- 2. Hunters may only use boats with elec- terfowl and youth waterfowl hunting season tric motors. except in Willow Lake where we allow non- 3. We only allow portable blinds and tem- motorized boating all year. porary blinds constructed of synthetic mate- 6. We prohibit boats on Swan Lake, the rial. northeast corner of North Nutgrass Lake, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting and the north end of Pintail Bay. We allow of quail, grouse, and chukar on the refuge ex- the use of nonmotorized carts, sleds, floating cept in the following areas: The ‘‘Little Shel- blinds, and other floating devices in these don’’ portion of the refuge and around the areas to transport hunting equipment and to Dunfurrena Ponds in accordance with State conceal hunters, but not to transport hunt- regulations subject to the following condi- ers. tion: We allow sage grouse hunting and re- 7. We only allow outboard motor boats on quire a State permit. Lead Lake, Tule Lake, Goose Lake, South C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of Nutgrass Lake, the southeast corner of deer, antelope, and bighorn sheep on the ref- North Nutgrass Lake, and south end of Pin- uge except in the following areas: The ‘‘Lit- tail Bay. tle Sheldon’’ portion of the refuge and 8. We only allow air-thrust boats on Goose around Dunfurrena Ponds in accordance with Lake, South Nutgrass Lake, the southeast State regulations subject to the following corner of North Nutgrass Lake, and the conditions: south end of Pintail Bay. 1. We allow ground blinds, and you must 9. You may not operate air-thrust boats not construct them earlier than 1 week prior until 1 hour after the legal shooting time on to the opening day of the legal season for opening day of waterfowl season. which you have a valid permit. 10. We require air-thrust boat owners to 2. You must remove blinds (see § 27.93 of get a Special Use Permit from the refuge this chapter) within 24 hours of harvesting manager and to display a number on their an animal or at the end of the permittee’s airboats. legal season. 11. We allow nonmotorized boats on all 3. You must tag blinds with the owner’s lakes and bays except Swan Lake, the north- name and permit number. east corner of North Nutgrass Lake, and the 4. We prohibit destruction of natural vege- north end of Pintail Bay. tation (see § 27.51 of this chapter) or below- 12. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles on the ground excavation. refuge (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in Big 13. We only allow parking on boat landings Spring Reservoir, Catnip Reservoir, and in and designated parking areas. the Dunfurrena Ponds in accordance with 14. We only allow camping in designated State regulations subject to the following areas. conditions: 15. We prohibit campfires (see § 27.95 of this 1. We only allow boats with electric mo- chapter). tors. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game species on designated areas 2. We only allow individuals who are age 12 of the refuge in accordance with State regu- or under, age 65 or older, or disabled to fish lations subject to the following conditions: in McGee Pond. 1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, A12, A13, A14, and STILLWATER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A15 apply. 2. Hunters must only use shotguns with ap- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow proved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). hunting of migratory game birds on des- 3. We prohibit the use or possession of lead ignated areas of the refuge in accordance shot (see §32.2(k)). with State regulations subject to the fol- 4. We prohibit hunting after legal sunset. lowing conditions. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1. We prohibit hunting inside the posted no mule deer on designated areas of the refuge hunting zone around the residence of the in accordance with State regulations subject former Alves property. to the following conditions:

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1. Conditions A1, A2, A12, A13, A14, and A15 a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of apply. solid-colored, blaze-orange clothing or mate- 2. Hunters must only use shotguns, muzzle- rial. loading weapons, or bow and arrow. 7. We only allow shotgun hunting with 3. We allow persons to transport centerfire slugs. We prohibit other firearms, including rifles and pistols through the refuge only handguns, at any time while on the refuge. when unloaded and cased (see § 27.42(b) of this 8. You must unload shotguns (see § 27.42(b) chapter). of this chapter) outside of legal State hunt- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] ing hours and while traveling through any [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 designated safety zone. FR 6694, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62044, Dec. 4, 9. We only allow portable tree stands that 1995; 61 FR 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47380, hunters must remove (see § 27.93 of this chap- Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR ter) at the end of the day. 30786, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56405, Sept. 18, 2000; 10. Two weeks prior to the hunt, we will 66 FR 46360, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58948, Sept. allow selected hunters a refuge permit (you 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54429, Sept. 8, 2004; 74 FR must possess and carry) to scout for 4 days. 45693, Sept. 3, 2009; 74 FR 50737, Oct. 1, 2009] Scout days are Wednesdays through Satur- days during daylight hours only. § 32.48 New Hampshire. 11. You must possess and carry the refuge permit with you at all times while scouting We have opened the following refuge and hunting the refuge. unit to hunting and/or fishing with ap- 12. You must check-in at the refuge elec- plicable refuge-specific regulations: tronic gate between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on your assigned hunt day. GREAT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 13. We open the entire refuge to deer hunt- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow ing, with the exception of designated safety hunting of waterfowl in accordance with zones and the former Weapons Storage Area. State regulations subject to the following 14. In order to protect bald eagles from dis- conditions: turbance, we may, on a daily basis, close 1. We do not require a separate Federal Woodman Point to deer hunting if signifi- permit for waterfowl hunting. cant numbers of roosting bald eagles are 2. We only allow hunting from Great Bay using the area. up to the refuge boundary signs and hunters 15. You must park in designated parking may not retrieve birds beyond refuge signs areas and along roads up to barricades; from from the shoreline. there, hunters must only travel by foot. 3. We only allow portable blinds. You must 16. You must take harvested deer to the remove all decoys, blinds, and boats (see refuge office before leaving. § 27.93 of this chapter) each day. 17. The refuge is located in Newington, 4. Waterfowl hunters may only access New Hampshire, along the eastern shoreline shorelines by boat from launching areas out- of Great Bay. McIntyre Road borders the ref- side the refuge. uge to the east. The southern boundary be- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] gins approximately 1⁄4 mile (.4 km) north of C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of the intersection of Fabyan Point Road and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the McIntyre Road and continues west to the refuge in accordance with State regulations shoreline of Great Bay. The northern bound- subject to the following conditions: ary begins approximately 150 feet (45 m) 1. The deer hunt will be the first weekend south of the intersection of McIntyre Road of the State’s either-sex season for Wildlife and Little Bay Road and continues west to Management Unit M, usually held in Novem- the shoreline of Great Bay. The western ber. boundary is the shoreline of Great Bay. 2. We close the refuge to all other public D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] use during the hunt weekend. LAKE UMBAGOG NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 3. We require refuge permits (you must possess and carry) for the deer hunt for a fee A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow of $20.00. By lottery we draw 20 hunters for hunting of duck, goose, merganser, coot, each day, for a total of 40. We also draw 20 snipe, and woodcock in accordance with alternate hunters. State regulations, seasons, and bag limits 4. A licensed and permit-holding adult who subject to the following conditions: is at least age18 must accompany youth 1. You must wear two articles of hunter-or- hunters up to age 16 when hunting. We ange clothing or material. One article must charge no refuge permit fee to youth hunt- be a solid-colored hunter-orange hat; the ers. other must cover a major portion of the 5. Youth hunters must have successfully torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or poncho completed a State hunter education course. and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter 6. We require deer hunters to wear in a orange in color (such as orange camouflage) visible manner on the head, chest, and back, except when hunting waterfowl.

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2. At various locations on the refuge, we 6. We allow hunting of showshoe hare, ring- will provide permanent refuge blinds, which necked pheasant, and ruffed grouse with are available for public use by reservation. trained dogs during State hunting seasons. Hunters may make reservations for par- Hunting with locating, pointing, and retriev- ticular blinds up to 1 year in advance, for a ing dogs on the refuge will be subject to the maximum of 7 days, running Monday following regulations: through Sunday during the hunting season. i. We prohibit dog training. Hunters may make reservations for addi- ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs per tional weeks up to 7 days in advance, on a hunter. space-available basis. We allow no other per- iii. You must pick up all dogs the same day manent blinds. Hunters must remove tem- you release them (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- porary blinds, boats, and decoys from the ter). refuge following each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of and 27.94 of this chapter). bear, coyote, white-tailed deer, and moose in 3. You may use trained dogs to assist in accordance with State regulations, seasons, hunting and retrieval of harvested birds. and bag limits subject to the following con- Hunting with locating, pointing, and retriev- ditions: ing dogs on the refuge will be subject to the 1. We open the refuge to hunting during following regulations: the hours stipulated under each State’s i. We prohibit dog training. hunting regulations but no longer than from 1 1 ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs per ⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to ⁄2 hour after legal sunset. We prohibit night hunting. hunter. Hunters must unload all firearms and nock iii. You must pick up all dogs the same day no arrows outside of legal hunting hours. you release them (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- 2. We allow bear and coyote hunting with ter). dogs during State hunting seasons. Hunting 4. We open the refuge to hunting during with trailing dogs on the refuge will be sub- the hours stipulated under each State’s ject to the following conditions: hunting regulations but no longer than from i. Hunters must equip all dogs used to hunt 1 1 ⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to ⁄2 hour after bear and coyote with working radio-telem- legal sunset. We close the refuge to night etry collars and hunters must be in posses- hunting. Hunters must unload all firearms sion of a working radio-telemetry receiver (see § 27.42 of this chapter) outside of legal that can detect and track the frequencies of hunting hours. all collars used. 5. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehi- ii. We prohibit dog training. cles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge land (see iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per § 27.31(f) of this chapter). hunter. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting iv. You must pick up all dogs the same day of coyote (see C. Big Game Hunting), fox, you release them (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- raccoon, woodchuck, squirrel, porcupine, ter). skunk, snowshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, 3. We allow prehunt scouting of the refuge; and ruffed grouse in accordance with State however, we prohibit dogs and firearms dur- regulations, seasons, and bag limits subject ing prehunt scouting. to the following conditions: 4. Each hunter must wear two articles of 1. We prohibit night hunting. hunter-orange clothing or material. One ar- 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic ticle must be a solid-colored hunter orange shot when hunting with a shotgun (see hat; the other must cover a major portion of § 32.2(k)). the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or 3. We open the refuge to hunting during poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent the hours stipulated under each State’s hunter orange in color (such as orange cam- hunting regulations, but no longer than from ouflage). 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after 5. We allow temporary tree stands and legal sunset. We close the refuge to night blinds, but you must remove them (see § 27.93 hunting. Hunters must unload all firearms, of this chapter) by the end of the season. We and nock no arrows outside of legal hunting prohibit nails, screws, or screw-in climbing hours. pegs to build or access a stand or blind (See 4. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehi- § 32.2(i)). cles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge land (see 6. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehi- § 27.31(f) of this chapter). cles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge land. 5. Hunters must wear two articles of D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] hunter-orange clothing or material. One ar- SILVIO O. CONTE NATIONAL FISH AND ticle must be a solid-colored, hunter-orange WILDLIFE REFUGE hat; the other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow poncho, and must be a minimum of 50 per- hunting of duck, goose, common snipe, and cent hunter orange in color (e.g., orange American woodcock on the Pondicherry Di- camouflage). vision of the refuge in accordance with State

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regulations subject to the following condi- 3. We allow temporary tree stands and tions: blinds, but you must remove them (see 1. You may only use portable blinds. You §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by the end of must remove all blinds, decoys, shell casings, the season. Your name and address must be and other personal equipment and refuse clearly visible on the tree stand. We prohibit from the refuge by legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 nails, screws, or screw-in climbing pegs to and 27.94 of this chapter). build or access a stand or blind (See § 32.2(i)). 2. You must wear in a conspicuous manner 4. You must wear in a conspicuous manner on the outermost layer of the head, chest, on the outermost layer of the head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm 2) of hunter-orange clothing or ma- (2,600 cm2) of hunter-orange clothing or material, except when hunting waterfowl from a terial, except when hunting turkey or while blind or boat or over waterfowl decoys. engaged in archery hunting. 3. We allow the use of retrieving dogs but 5. Conditions A4 and A5 apply. dogs must be under voice command at all 6. We allow prehunt scouting of the refuge; times (see § 26.21 of this chapter). however, we prohibit firearms during 4. We allow hunting during the hours stipu- prehunt scouting. lated under the State’s hunting regulations 7. We will only allow dog training outside but no longer than from 1⁄2 hour before legal the established hunting seasons under a Spe- sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. We pro- cial Use Permit issued by the Refuge Man- hibit night hunting. You must unload all ager. firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) outside D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] of legal hunting hours. 5. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles (ATV’s [65 FR 30786, May 12, 2000, as amended at 65 or OHV’s). FR 56405, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54430, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54183, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR of coyote, fox, raccoon, woodchuck, red 33192, June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45693, Sept. 3, 2009] squirrel, eastern gray squirrel, porcupine, skunk, American crow, snowshoe hare, ring- § 32.49 New Jersey. necked pheasant, and ruffed grouse on the The following refuge units have been Pondicherry Division of the refuge in accord- opened to hunting and/or fishing, and ance with State regulations subject to the are listed in alphabetical order with following conditions: 1. You must wear in a conspicuous manner applicable refuge-specific regulations. on the outermost layer of the head, chest, CAPE MAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and back, a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of hunter-orange clothing or ma- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow terial. hunting of waterfowl, coot, moorhen, rail, 2. Conditions A3, A4, and A5 apply. common snipe, and woodcock in accordance 3. We allow hunting of snowshoe hare and with State regulations subject to the fol- coyote with dogs from October 1 to March 15. lowing conditions: You may hunt with trailing dogs on the ref- 1. We only allow hunting on those refuge uge subject to the following conditions: tracts located west of Route 47 in the Dela- i. We will only allow dog training outside ware Bay Division and on those tracts north the established hunting seasons under a Spe- of Route 550 in the Great Cedar Swamp Divi- cial Use Permit issued by the refuge man- sion. We prohibit hunting on the Two Mile ager. Beach Unit. ii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per 2. While hunting migratory game birds, ex- hunter. cept waterfowl, you must wear in a visible iii. You must pick up all dogs the same day manner on your head, chest, and back a min- you release them (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- imum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of ter). solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or ma- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of terial. white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, and 3. You must remove all hunting blind ma- wild turkey on the Pondicherry Division of terials, boats, and decoys (see § 27.93 of this the refuge in accordance with State regula- chapter) at the end of each hunting day. We tions subject to the following conditions: prohibit permanent or pit blinds. 1. We allow bear hunting with dogs during 4. The common snipe season on the refuge the established State hound season. Hunting begins with the start of the State early with trailing dogs on the refuge will be sub- woodcock south zone season and continues ject to the following conditions: through the end of the State common snipe i. We allow a maximum of four dogs per season. hunter. 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic ii. You must pick up all dogs the same day shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). you release them (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] ter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 2. We prohibit the use of bait (see § 32.2(h)). white-tailed deer in accordance with State

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regulations subject to the following condi- Unit F. You may access these units by foot tions: or boat. Access is by boat only in all Units of 1. We prohibit hunting on the following the Brigantine Division. areas: 7. You may not enter hunt Units before 4 i. The posted ‘‘Closed Area’’ of Tract 200 in a.m. the Delaware Bay Division; 8. No person including, but not limited to, ii. The posted ‘‘Closed Area’’ in Tract 334 a guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or in the Delaware Bay Division; and other organization, will provide assistance, iii. The Two Mile Beach Unit. services, or equipment on the refuge to any 2. During the firearms big game seasons, other person for compensation unless such you must wear, in a visible manner on head, guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or orga- chest, and back, a minimum of 400 square nization has obtained a Special Use Permit inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored, hunter-or- from the refuge for a fee. ange clothing or material. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of designated areas of the refuge in accordance white-tailed deer in New Jersey Deer Man- with State regulations subject to the fol- agement Zones 56, 57, and 58 in accordance lowing conditions: with State regulations subject to the fol- 1. We allow fishing from 1 hour before legal lowing conditions: sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. 1. We require persons hunting on the refuge 2. We allow fishing only along beach areas for the first time to attend one of the four of the Two Mile Beach Unit. refuge-specific hunter-orientation sessions 3. The Atlantic Ocean beach is closed annu- conducted during the fall. ally to all access, including fishing, between 2. We require a State permit for the appro- April 1 and September 30. priate State Deer Management Zone. You 4. We prohibit commercial fishing, crab- must have this permit stamped and validated bing, and clamming on refuge lands. in person at the Brigantine or Barnegat of- 5. We prohibit fishing or possession of fice. Hunters will receive maps of the refuge- conchs or shellfish on refuge lands. specific zones upon validation. 6. We prohibit dogs on the Two Mile Beach 3. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier Unit. than 2 hours before shooting time and must 7. We prohibit unauthorized vehicles, in- leave no later than 1 hour after the end of cluding all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), on any shooting time. Refuge hunting hours are portion of the Two Mile Beach Unit. consistent with State hunting hours. 8. We prohibit sunbathing on refuge lands. 4. During firearm big game season, hunters 9. We prohibit access to swimming or surf- must wear in a visible manner on head, ing in the Atlantic Ocean. chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored, hunter-or- EDWIN B. FORSYTHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE ange clothing or material. REFUGE 5. You may scout on the 2 Sundays prior to A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the opening day of your respective zone per- hunting of waterfowl, coot, moorhen, and mit. rail on designated areas of the refuge in ac- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing at the cordance with State regulations subject to Holgate Unit, Little Beach Island, Graveling the following conditions: Point, Lily Lake, and the posted fishing 1. You must remove all hunting blind ma- areas along the south side of Parkertown terials, boats, and decoys (see § 27.93 of this Dock Road, North side of Cedar Run Dock chapter) at the end of each hunting day. We Road, end of Stafford Avenue, and the middle prohibit permanent or pit blinds. branch of the Forked River in accordance 2. You may use trained dogs for the re- with State regulations subject to the fol- trieval of authorized game birds (see § 26.21(b) lowing conditions: of this chapter). 1. We close the Holgate unit and Little 3. You may possess a maximum of 25 ap- Beach Island during the migratory bird nest- proved nontoxic shotshells per day in all ing season. We may extend the closure of the hunting units of the Barnegat Division and a bay side portion of the Holgate Unit through maximum of 50 approved nontoxic shotshells October. per day in Unit 1 of the Brigantine Division 2. We require a Special Use Permit to fish (see § 32.2(k)). from Little Beach Island. You may obtain 4. In Hunting Unit B of the Barnegat Divi- permits from the refuge headquarters. sion, we restrict hunting to designated sites, 3. We only allow car-top-type launches at with each site limited to one party of hunt- Lily Lake. There is no boat ramp. ers. 4. We prohibit use of internal combustion 5. In Hunting Units B, D, E, and F of the engines on Lily Lake. Barnegat Division, we require a minimum of 5. We will close the Forked River fishing six decoys, and we prohibit jump shooting. area during zone 58 big game hunting season. 6. Access is by boat only in all Units of the 6. We will open Forked River and Lily Barnegat Division except Unit A South and Lake from legal sunrise until legal sunset.

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7. We prohibit fishing, clamming, and crab- 3. We prohibit bow fishing in nontidal wa- bing from any waters within tract 122X, lo- ters. cally known as the AT&T properties. We close this tract to all public use. WALLKILL RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow REAT SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE G hunting of all migratory bird species on des- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] ignated areas of the refuge in accordance B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] with State regulations subject to the fol- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of lowing conditions: deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- cordance with State regulations subject to uge hunt permit at all times while scouting the following conditions: and hunting on the refuge. We charge a fee 1. We require a State permit for the appro- for all hunters except youth age 16 and priate New Jersey Deer Management Zone. younger. 2. In addition to the State permit, we re- 2. We issue one companion permit at no quire a Deer Hunting Permit (along with a charge to each hunter. We allow companions fee) issued by the refuge. This permit must to observe and call, but they cannot shoot a be stamped for validation. firearm or bow. Companion and hunters 3. We require refuge hunters to pass a writ- must set up in the same location. ten examination before allowing them to 3. We have seven hunting areas on the ref- hunt on the refuge. uge. We allow migratory bird hunting in 4. Hunters must wear in a visible manner Areas A, D, E, and G. We close Areas C and on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 F to migratory bird hunting. We close Area square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored B to migratory bird hunting except we open hunter-orange clothing or material. 119 Owens Station Road to State-licensed 5. Hunters must be in possession of refuge disabled hunters. We provide maps with the and State hunting permits at all times while refuge permit (you must possess and carry) hunting on the refuge. that show these areas in detail. 6. Refuge hunting regulations, as listed in 4. We provide you with hunt parking areas the ‘‘Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and issue parking permits that you must Public Deer Hunt Map,’’ and found in the ex- clearly display in your vehicle. Hunters who amination, will be in effect. park on the refuge must park in identified D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] hunt parking areas. 5. You must wear, in a visible manner, a SUPAWNA MEADOWS NATIONAL WILDLIFE minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of REFUGE solid-color, hunter-orange clothing or material on the head, chest, and back, except A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow when hunting duck and goose. hunting of geese and ducks on designated 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic areas of the refuge during designated refuge shotgun shells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of seasons subject to the following conditions: 25 or less daily. 1. We allow loaded and uncased firearms in 7. We prohibit use or erection of permanent an unanchored boat only when retrieving or pit blinds. You must remove all hunting crippled birds. blind material, boats, and decoys (see § 27.93 2. You must remove all hunting blind ma- of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of terials, boats, and decoys following each each hunting day. day’s hunt. We do not allow permanent 8. We prohibit the use of all terrain vehi- blinds. cles (ATVs) on the refuge (see § 27.31(f) of this 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic chapter), except if you have a State of New shot while in the field. Jersey—disabled hunting license, have re- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] ceived a disabled hunting permit from the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of refuge, have a certificate of ATV safety class white-tailed deer on designated areas of the completion, and are hunting in the disabled refuge in accordance with State regulations hunter area located at 119 Owens Station subject to the following conditions: Road. 1. We allow only bow hunting on the ref- 9. We allow prehunt scouting, and we allow uge. the use of dogs while hunting. However, we 2. We require a State permit for the appro- prohibit dogs during prehunt scouting. priate State Deer Management Zone. 10. We limit the number of dogs per hunt- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- ing party to no more than two dogs. bing on the refuge in designated areas sub- 11. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 2 ject to the following conditions: hours before shooting time, and they must 1. We prohibit the taking of frogs, sala- leave no later than 2 hours after the end of manders, and turtles from all nontidal wa- shooting time. ters and refuge lands. 12. We prohibit the hunting of crows on the 2. We prohibit fishing in designated refuge. nontidal waters from sunset to sunrise. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

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C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of BITTER LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE white-tailed deer and turkey on designated A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow areas of the refuge in accordance with State hunting of goose, duck, coot, mourning dove, regulations subject to the following condi- and sandhill crane on designated areas of the tions: refuge in accordance with State regulations 1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, A8, A9, and A11 subject to the following conditions: apply. 1. On the North Tract (including Salt 2. We have seven hunting areas on the ref- Creek Wilderness Area and the portion of the uge. We allow white-tailed deer and turkey refuge located north of U.S. Highway 70) all hunting in Areas A, D, E, F, and G. Area B hunting must be in accordance with State is open for big game hunting east of the seasons and regulations. On the Middle Tract abandoned railroad bed. Also in Area B, we (the portion of the refuge located between only allow State-licensed, disabled hunters U.S. Highway 70 and U.S. Highway 380), we to hunt at 119 Owens Station Road. We close restrict hunting to goose, duck, sandhill Area C to big game hunting. We provide crane, and American coot (no dove): maps with the refuge permit (you must pos- i. In the designated public hunting area; sess and carry) that show these areas in de- ii. In the southern portion of the Tract tail. that never approaches closer than 100 yards 3. We require firearms hunters to wear, in (90 m) to the public auto tour route; a visible manner, a minimum of 400 square iii. In the southern portion of the Tract 2) of solid-color, hunter-or- inches (2,600 cm only, we limit hunting to Tuesdays, Thurs- ange clothing or material on the head, chest, days, and Saturdays during the period when and back. Bow hunters must meet the same the State seasons for that area are open si- requirements when we open the firearm sea- multaneously for most of these species; son. We do not require turkey hunters to iv. All hunting must cease at 1 p.m. (local wear orange at any time. time) on each hunt day; and 4. You must remove all stands and other v. On the South Tract (the portion of the hunting material (see § 27.93 of this chapter) refuge located south of U.S. Highway 380), we from the refuge at the end of each day. allow hunting only during Special hunts D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- (youth hunters age 17 and younger and/or ignated sections of the refuge in both New physically impaired) as per State seasons York and New Jersey in accordance with and regulations. State regulations subject to the following 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic conditions: shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 1. We allow fishing in and along the banks 3. We prohibit pit or permanent blinds and of the Wallkill River and in the pond at ref- require daily removal of all waterfowl decoys uge headquarters. and all temporary blinds/stands (see § 27.93 of 2. We require that anglers park in des- this chapter). ignated parking areas to access the Wallkill 4. Hunters must directly attend all per- River through the refuge. sonal property at all times (see §27.93 of this 3. You may launch canoes, kayaks, or chapter). small boats at designated river access loca- 5. We allow unleashed hunting/retrieving tions. dogs on the refuge when hunters are legally 4. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to present in areas where we allow hunters, legal sunset. only if the dogs are under the immediate 5. We prohibit commercial fishing on the control of hunters at all times (see §26.21(b) refuge. of this chapter), and only to pursue species 6. We prohibit the taking of frog and turtle legally in season at that time. (see § 27.21 of this chapter). 6. We prohibit hunters and their dogs from [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 entering closed areas for retrieval of game. FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6686, Feb. 11, 7. We do not require refuge or other special 1994; 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 52868, hunt permits other than those required by Oct. 11, 1995; 60 FR 62044, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR the State (e.g., sandhill crane permits). 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47380, Sept. 9, 1997; B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30787, May 12, of pheasant, quail, cottontail, and jack rab- 2000; 65 FR 56406, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46360, bit on designated areas of the refuge in ac- Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54432, Sept. 8, 2004; cordance with State regulations subject to 73 FR 33192, June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45693, Sept. the following conditions: 3, 2009] 1. On the North Tract (including Salt Creek Wilderness Area and the portion of the § 32.50 New Mexico. refuge located north of U.S. Highway 70), all hunting must be in accordance with State The following refuge units have been seasons and regulations. On the Middle Tract opened for hunting and/or fishing, and (the portion of the refuge located between are listed in alphabetical order with U.S. Highway 70 and U.S. Highway 380), we applicable refuge-specific regulations. only allow pheasant hunting and restrict

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hunting to the designated public hunting 5. All State and Federal hunting and fish- area in the southern portion of the Tract ing regulations regarding methods of take, that never approaches closer than 100 yards dates, bag limits, etc., apply to all hunting (90 m) from the public auto tour route; we and fishing on the refuge, in addition to limit hunting to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and these refuge-specific regulations. Saturdays during the State season for the 6. We prohibit canoeing, boating, or float- Middle Tract; and all hunting must cease at ing through the refuge on the Rio Grande. 1 p.m. (local time) on each hunt day. On the 7. We prohibit hunting any species on the South Tract (the portion of the refuge lo- Rio Grande within the refuge. cated south of U.S. Highway 380) we only 8. We prohibit falconry on the refuge. allow public hunting during Special Hunts B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting (Youth hunters [17 years of age and younger] of quail and cottontail rabbit on designated and/or Physically Impaired) as per State sea- areas of the refuge in accordance with State sons and regulations. regulations subject to the following condi- 2. Conditions A2 and A4 through A7 apply. tions: 3. We prohibit the use of archery equip- 1. We only allow shotguns and bows and ar- ment at any time on the refuge except when rows. hunting deer and hogs. 2. Conditions A3 through A8 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 3. We allow cottontail rabbit hunting be- mule deer, white-tailed deer, and feral hog tween December 1 and the last day of Feb- on designated areas of the refuge in accord- ruary. We prohibit the use of hounds for cot- ance with State regulations subject to the tontail rabbit hunting. following conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1. We restrict all hunting to the North mule deer and oryx on designated areas of Tract (including Salt Creek Wilderness Area the refuge in accordance with State regula- and the portion of the refuge located north tions subject to the following conditions: of U.S. highway 70) in accordance with State 1. Refer to the refuge map for designated seasons and regulations with the specifica- areas. tion that we only allow the take of feral hog 2. Hunting on the east side of the Rio (no bag limit) while legally hunting deer and Grande is by foot, horseback, or bicycle only. only with the weapon legal for taking deer Bicycles must stay on designated roads. on that day. 3. We allow oryx hunting from the east 2. Conditions A4 and A7 apply. bank of the Rio Grande and to the east 3. We only allow use of portable blinds or boundary of the refuge. We will allow hunt- stands, and require daily removal of all ers possessing a valid State special off-range blinds and stands (see § 27.93 of this chapter). permit to hunt oryx on the refuge during the D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] concurrent State deer season. We also may establish special hunt dates each year for BOSQUE DEL APACHE NATIONAL WILDLIFE oryx. Contact the refuge manager for special REFUGE dates and conditions. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 4. Conditions A5 through A8 apply. hunting of mourning and white-winged dove D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- and light goose on designated areas of the ignated areas of the refuge in accordance refuge in accordance with State regulations with State regulations subject to the fol- subject to the following conditions: lowing conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- 1. We allow fishing on all canals within the mit for hunting of light goose. The permit is refuge boundaries (Interior Drain, Riverside available through a lottery drawing. Appli- Canal, and Low Flow Conveyance Channel), cations must be postmarked by November 15 and unit 25AS either from the boardwalk or of each year. A $6.00 nonrefundable applica- from shore. tion fee must accompany each application. 2. We allow fishing from April 1 through 2. We allow hunting of light goose on dates September 30. to be determined by refuge staff. We will an- 3. We allow fishing from 1 hour before legal nounce hunt dates by September 1 of each sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. year. Hunters must report to the refuge 4. We prohibit trotlines, bows and arrows, headquarters by 4:45 a.m. each hunt day. boats or other floatation devices, seining, dip Legal hunting hours will run from 1⁄2 hour netting, traps, using bait taken from the ref- before legal sunrise and will not extend past uge, taking of turtle (see § 27.21 of this chap- 11:00 a.m. local time. ter), littering, and all other activities not ex- 3. We allow the use of hunting dogs for ani- pressly allowed. mal retrieval. You must keep dogs on a leash 5. Access to the canals is via the tour loop. when not hunting (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- We prohibit fishing in closed areas of the ref- ter). uge, with the exception of the Low Flow 4. We prohibit hunters and dogs from re- Conveyance Channel. trieving dead or wounded birds in closed 6. We allow frogging for bullfrog on the ref- areas. uge in areas that are open to fishing.

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7. All State and Federal fishing regulations 3. We require State permits and payment regarding methods of take, dates, creel lim- of a hunt fee. its, etc., apply to all fishing on the refuge, in D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] addition to these refuge-specific regulations. 8. We prohibit fishing for any species on SEVILLETA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the Rio Grande within the refuge. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of 9. Condition A6 applies. mourning and white-winged doves, geese, ducks and coots is permitted on designated LAS VEGAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE areas of the refuge subject to the following A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow conditions: hunting of mourning dove and goose on des- 1. Hunters or dogs may not enter closed ignated areas of the refuge in accordance areas to retrieve birds. with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. Permanent blinds are not permitted. lowing conditions: 3. The refuge may designate special youth 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- and/or persons with disabilities hunting days mit and pay a fee. during the regular game bird season. This 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic will apply to areas, species, days, and times shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). that are currently part of the refuge’s hunt- 3. Youth hunters age 17 and under must ing program. For additional information hunt under the supervision of an adult age 21 concerning these changes, please contact the or older. refuge staff. We will print specific dates and 4. We prohibit hunters and dogs from en- information regarding these special days in tering closed areas to retrieve birds. the refuge’s 2008–2009 hunt leaflet. 5. We allow goose hunting on designated B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] day(s) of the week as identified on the per- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] mit. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 6. Shooting hours for geese are from 1⁄2 [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 hour before legal sunrise to 1:00 p.m. local FR 6694, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62045, Dec. 4, time. 1995; 61 FR 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 65 FR 30787, 7. We assign a bag limit for both light May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56406, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR goose and Canada goose to two geese each. 46360, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58948, Sept. 18, 2002; 8. For goose hunting you may possess only 69 FR 54362, 54433, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54184, approved nontoxic shells (see § 32.2(k)) while Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33193, June 11, 2008; 74 FR in the field in quantities of six or less. 45693, Sept. 3, 2009] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] § 32.51 New York. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] The following refuge units have been MAXWELL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE opened for hunting and/or fishing, and A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] are listed in alphabetical order with B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] applicable refuge-specific regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] AMAGANSETT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] following conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. Fishing is permitted from noon March 1 C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] through October 31. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in 2. Fishing is permitted only in Lakes 13 the Atlantic Ocean from the refuge shoreline and 14. in accordance with state regulations. 3. Boats are permitted on Lakes 13 and 14 only during the fishing season. ELIZABETH A. MORTON NATIONAL WILDLIFE 4. Fishing is not permitted within 150 feet REFUGE of headgates. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] SAN ANDRES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] designated areas of the refuge subject to the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of following conditions: oryx or gemsbok (Oryx gazella) on designated 1. Fishing is permitted only on the beach areas of the refuge subject to the following and in areas not designated as closed. conditions: 2. Fishing is permitted only during day- 1. We require hunters to check in and out light hours. of the hunt area. IROQUOIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. We require hunters to attend unexploded ordnance (UXO) training prior to entering A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the hunt area. hunting of goose, duck, rail, coot, gallinule,

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snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of B. Hunting of Upland Game. We allow hunt- the refuge in accordance with State regula- ing of ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, cottontail tions subject to the following conditions: rabbit, pheasant, coyote, fox, raccoon, 1. For hunting of goose, duck, and coot skunk, and opossum on designated areas of (only allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and the refuge in accordance with State regula- Saturdays): tions subject to the following conditions: i. We require refuge waterfowl hunting per- 1. We require refuge daily small-game hunt mits. We allocate permits by random draw- permits and reports. You may obtain these ing at the Waterfowl Hunter Check Station self-issued permits at several kiosks located on Route 77 on hunt days, except that we around the refuge. You must complete and conduct a mail-in lottery for permits issued sign Part A and possess and carry Part B for opening day and the first two Saturdays while hunting, then complete and return of the regular waterfowl season. Permits Part B to one of the kiosks at the end of the allow up to three hunters to hunt. We charge hunt day. a daily fee. A hunt stand is available for 2. We only allow hunting from legal sunrise physically challenged hunters possessing a to legal sunset. We prohibit night hunting. Golden Access Passport. We will allocate the 3. We allow hunting only between October hunt stand in a separate random draw for 1 and the last day of February. opening day and by first-come, first-served 4. You must only possess approved basis for other hunt days. The permit will nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field allow one helper who may also hunt. if hunting with a shotgun. ii. You must possess and carry a valid New 5. You must wear in a visible manner on York State Waterfowl Education Certificate head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 of Qualification. square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored, iii. You must provide and use a minimum hunter-orange clothing or material during of six decoys. any firearms deer season. iv. We only allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour be- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of fore legal sunrise to 12 p.m. (noon). All hunt- white-tailed deer and turkey on designated ers must check out no later than 1 p.m. by areas of the refuge in accordance with State returning the Harvest Report portion of your regulations subject to the following condi- permit to the Waterfowl Hunter Check Sta- tions: tion. 1. White-tailed deer: v. You may only possess approved nontoxic i. We require refuge daily deer hunt per- shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field in quan- mits and reports. These self-issued permits tities of 20 or less. are available at several kiosks located vi. You must hunt within 100 feet (30 m) of around the refuge. You must complete and your designated stand unless actively pur- sign Part A and possess and carry Part B suing crippled birds. while hunting, then complete and return 2. For hunting of rail, gallinule, snipe, and Part B to one of the kiosks at the end of the woodcock: hunt day. i. We require refuge daily small-game hunt ii. All hunters must wear in a visible man- permits and reports. You may obtain these ner on head, chest, and back a minimum of self-issued permits at several kiosks located 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored, around the refuge. The hunter must com- hunter-orange clothing or material during plete and sign Part ‘‘A’’ and possess and any firearms deer season. carry Part ‘‘B’’ while hunting, then complete iii. If you use portable tree stands, blinds, and return Part ‘‘B’’ to one of the kiosks at and decoys, you must remove all equipment the end of the hunt day. (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at ii. You may only possess approved the end of the day. nontoxic shot in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 2. Turkey (only allowed during the spring iii. We only allow hunting east of Sour season): Springs Road. i. We require refuge spring turkey hunting 3. We allow youths ages 12 to 17 to hunt permits. We select permittees, except youth goose and duck on the first Sunday of the permittees as designated below, from a mail- regular waterfowl season subject to the fol- in, random drawing for available permits. We lowing conditions: charge a nonrefundable application proc- i. Each youth hunter must preregister at essing fee. the refuge office. ii. Only youth hunters ages 12 to 17, accom- ii. Each youth hunter must participate in panied by a properly licensed, preapproved the prehunt orientation and education pro- nonhunting adult (see refuge manager for de- gram. tails), may hunt at the refuge on the first iii. Each youth must hunt with a Sunday of the season. All youth hunters preapproved, nonhunting adult (see refuge must register at the refuge headquarters and manager for details), who must be properly attend a mandatory orientation. licensed to participate in the program. iii. You may use portable blinds and de- iv. Conditions 1iv, 1v, and 1vi above apply. coys, but you must remove all equipment

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(see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the conclusion 9. Parking signs and blinds should not be of each day. moved except by refuge personnel. iv. You may only scout during the 7 days 10. All hunters with reservations and their immediately preceding the season. You must hunting companions must check-in at the possess and carry your permit when scout- Route 89 Hunter Creek Station area at least ing. We prohibit calling or possessing a call 1 hour before legal shooting time or forfeit of any kind while scouting. their reservation. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and 11. Hunters must set up in their chosen frogging on designated areas of the refuge in hunting spot before legal shooting time. accordance with State regulations subject to 12. Forfeited reservations become available the following conditions: on a first-come, first-served basis to standby 1. You may only fish or frog from legal hunters at the Route 89 Hunter Check Sta- sunrise to legal sunset. tion. 2. We allow fishing or frogging in Oak Or- 13. We require a fee of $10 per reservation. chard Creek east of Route 63 and on other If you have a Golden Age or Access Passport, designated areas of the refuge year-round the fee is $5 per reservation. during the State season. 14. In Tschache Pool, hunters must use 3. We only allow ice fishing on Ringneck motorless boats to hunt, and we limit hunt- Marsh from December 15 through the last ers to one boat per reservation. day of February. 15. In Tschache Pool, you must not shoot 4. We allow frogging in areas open for pub- from the dike or within 50 feet (15 m) of the lic fishing. We prohibit guns or archery dike or road, or from within 500 feet (150 m) equipment to kill or capture frog. of the observation tower. We do not limit 5. We prohibit wading or the use of boats or hunting to specific blind sites. 16. We will announce selection procedures other flotation devices, with the exception for hunting sites on other areas annually. that you may use nonmotorized boats on 17. You may possess a maximum of 15 Oak Orchard Creek east of Route 63. nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see 6. We require that anglers remove boats, §32.2(k)). structures, or other equipment (see § 27.93 of 18. You must stop hunting at 12 p.m. this chapter) from the refuge after the com- (noon), and you must check out by 1 p.m. pletion of the day’s fishing activities. 19. We require proof of successful comple- 7. We allow fishing and frogging from tion of the New York State Waterfowl Iden- Schoolhouse Marsh dike and Center Marsh tification Course, the Montezuma Non- dike from July 15 to September 30. resident Waterfowl Identification Course, or MONTEZUMA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE a suitable nonresident State Waterfowl Iden- tification Course to hunt the refuge; all A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunters must show proof each time they waterfowl hunting on designated areas of the hunt. refuge in accordance with State regulations B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] subject to the following conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1. We require daily refuge permits and res- white-tailed deer on designated areas of the ervations. You must possess and carry refuge refuge in accordance with State regulations permits while in the field and present them subject to the following conditions: upon request to any law enforcement officer. 1. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer 2. We allow hunting only on Tuesdays, only on designated areas of the refuge using Thursdays, and Saturdays during the estab- archery, firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter), lished refuge season set within the State or muzzleloaders during established refuge western zone season. seasons set within the general State white- 3. Except for opening day, we take tele- tailed deer season. phone reservations from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. 2. We prohibit hunting on Sunday. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for 3. You must possess, carry, and present the next hunt day. upon request to any law enforcement officer 4. We take opening day reservations be- a valid daily hunt permit card. We will also tween 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. on a day set by require you to return the daily hunt permit the refuge manager or designee at least 1 card at the end of hunting or at the end of week before the season opener. the day. 5. The reservation telephone number is 315- 4. Daily hunt permits are available at the 568-4136. Route 89 Hunter Check Station on a first- 6. All telephone reservations are on a first- come, first-served basis, issued by refuge per- come, first-served basis. sonnel or available on a self-service basis; 7. If you have a reservation for Tschache hunters must come to the Route 89 Hunter Pool, you may bring one companion; we will Check Station to obtain a permit each day determine party limits for other areas annu- they hunt. ally. 5. We issue a maximum of 300 archery and 8. You may request the parking area of 150 firearms hunt permit cards each day on a your choice when making reservations. first-come, first-served basis.

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6. Hunters must fill out Part A of the daily C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] hunt permit card at check-in and leave it D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in ref- with refuge personnel or deposit it in the uge-controlled waters of Oyster Bay. Anglers Part A box at the Route 89 Hunter Check may also fish from designated areas on the Station. refuge shoreline at Mill Pond during day- 7. Hunters must carry Part B of the daily light hours. All fishing within the refuge is hunt permit card while hunting the refuge. in accordance with state regulations. 8. Hunters must complete Part B and deposit it in the Part B box at the Route 89 SEATUCK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Hunter Check Station by the end of the hunt A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] day. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 9. Successful hunters must bring their deer to the Route 89 Hunter Check Station on C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] days designated by the refuge manager. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in ref- 10. Firearms hunters must wear in a visible uge-controlled waters of Great South Bay manner on the head, chest, and back a min- from boats only. All fishing is in accordance imum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid, with state regulations. blaze orange. TARGET ROCK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 11. We only allow shotguns, muzzleloaders, and bows during the firearms season (see A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] §27.42 of this chapter); successful harvest B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] with a bow during firearms season requires C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] use of a firearms season tag. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in Hun- 12. You must disassemble, lock, or case all tington Bay from the refuge shoreline when bows after legal sunset and before legal sun- the refuge is open to visitors. All fishing is rise. in accordance with state regulations. 13. We prohibit advance scouting of the refuge prior to hunting season. WERTHEIM NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 14. We prohibit boats and canoes on refuge [Reserved] pools and hunting on the open-water por- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. tions of the refuge pools. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 15. We prohibit ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of chapter). white-tailed deer within designated areas of 16. Hunters may only use portable tree the refuge in accordance with State regula- stands and must remove them (see §27.93 of tions subject to the following conditions: this chapter) from the refuge each day. 1. We allow archery and shotgun hunting of 17. We prohibit screw-in tree steps, nails, white-tailed deer within portions of the ref- and any object used to puncture the bark of uge during specific days between October 1 a tree; we do allow climbing tree stands that and January 31. grip the tree (see §32.2(i)). 2. We require refuge permits. We limit the 18. We allow firearms hunters to be on the number of deer hunters permitted to hunt on refuge during the period that begins 1 hour the refuge. We will issue permits by random before legal sunrise and ends 1 hour after selection. legal sunset. 3. You must take the specified number of 19. We allow archery hunters to be on the antlerless deer as noted in the refuge hunt- refuge during the period that begins 1 hour ing regulations before taking an antlered before legal sunrise (except for opening day) deer. and ends 1 hour after legal sunset. 4. You must have all applicable and valid 20. On opening day of both archery and hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and a pho- firearms seasons, we allow hunters on the tographic identification in your possession refuge during the period that begins 2 hours while hunting on the refuge. before legal sunrise and ends 1 hour after 5. You must limit driving to designated ac- legal sunset. cess roads and park only in designated areas. 21. We prohibit parking along the Wildlife We prohibit use of motorized vehicles on the Drive unless otherwise posted by refuge per- refuge to retrieve white-tailed deer. sonnel. 6. You must display refuge parking permits D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may access the face up on the vehicle dashboard while hunt- New York State Barge Canal System Waters ing. at only two sites on the refuge: The Seneca 7. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 River Fishing Access Site and the May’s hour before legal hunting hours, and they Point Fishing Area. You may either bank must leave the refuge no later than 1 hour fish or boat fish in accordance with State after legal hunting hours. regulations. 8. We prohibit the use of dogs to hunt or pursue game. We prohibit driving deer by OYSTER BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE any means. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 9. We prohibit shooting directly into the B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 500-foot (150-m) ‘‘No Hunt Buffer.’’

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10. We prohibit the killing or crippling of 3. Fishing is permitted only during day- any deer without the hunter making reason- light hours. able effort to retrieve the deer and retain it 4. Spearfishing and taking of baitfish and in his or her custody. frogs is not permitted. 11. If assigned to Unit 5, hunters must hunt from portable tree stands and must direct [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 aim away from public roads and private FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6695, Feb. 11, dwellings. 1994; 60 FR 62045, Dec. 4, 1995; 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30787, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 12. We allow only shotgun shells loaded 56406, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54434, Sept. with slugs during the firearms season. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54184, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33193, 13. Hunters must wear a minimum of 400 June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45694, Sept. 3, 2009] square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-orange clothing, visible on head, chest, and back during the firearms season. Camouflage or- § 32.52 North Carolina. ange does not qualify because it is not solid. The following refuge units have been 14. We prohibit construction or use of any opened to hunting and/or fishing, and type of structure while hunting. We prohibit are listed in alphabetical order with driving nails, spikes, screws, or other metal applicable refuge-specific regulations. objects into any tree or hunting from any tree into which a nail, spike, screw, or other ALLIGATOR RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE object has been driven (see §32.2(i)). REFUGE 15. We allow use of temporary or portable tree stands while hunting deer. You must A. Hunting of Migratory Birds. We allow clearly print your name and address on the hunting of migratory game birds on des- stand. You must remove all stands or any ignated areas of the refuge in accordance blinds at the end of each hunt session (see with State regulations subject to the fol- §27.93 of this chapter). lowing conditions: 16. You must report all serious accidents 1. Hunters must possess and carry a valid and injuries to refuge personnel as soon as refuge hunting permit. possible and before leaving the refuge. 2. We prohibit construction or use of a per- 17. Failure to comply with Federal, State, manent blind. or refuge regulations may lead to dismissal 3. We close the Farming Area to waterfowl from the refuge and elimination of participa- hunting. tion in future hunts. 4. Each youth hunter must remain within 18. Hunters must abide by all rules and reg- sight and normal voice contact of an adult ulations listed on the hunting permit. age 21 or older. An adult may directly super- 19. We prohibit the use of any bait, salt, or vise (up to two) youth hunters (age 15 and enticement (see §32.2(h)). under), who must have successfully com- 20. A nonhunting adult possessing a valid pleted a State-approved hunter safety course New York State hunting license must ac- and possess and carry proof of certification. company junior hunters (ages 14 and 15). 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic 21. We prohibit the marking of any tree, shot in the field (see § 32.2(k)). trail, or other refuge feature with flagging, 6. We allow retrieving dogs in designated paint, reflective material, or any other sub- areas. We prohibit the use of dogs in the stance. Gum Swamp Unit. 22. You must use a safety harness and belt 7. We open the refuge to daylight use only, while hunting from a tree stand. except that we allow hunters to enter and re- 23. We allow scouting of hunting areas on main in open hunting areas from 1 hour be- the refuge only during designated times and fore legal shooting time until one hour after days. We allow only permitted hunters to legal shooting time. scout. We prohibit the use of dogs during B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland scouting. game hunting on designated areas of the ref- 24. We prohibit the use of electronic calls uge in accordance with State regulations during any hunting season. subject to the following conditions: 25. We prohibit the trimming or cutting of 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, and A7 apply. branches larger than the diameter of a quar- 2. We only allow dog training during the ter. corresponding hunt season. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on 3. We require a Special Use Permit to hunt designated areas of the refuge subject to the raccoon or opossum from 1⁄2 hour after legal following conditions: sunset until 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise. 1. Shore and boat fishing is permitted on 4. We allow the use of dogs in designated that portion of the Carmans River between areas as shown in the refuge Hunting Regu- Sunrise and Montauk Highways. lations and Permit Map brochure. 2. Only boat fishing is permitted from 5. We allow retrieving, pointing, and flush- Montauk Highway south to the mouth of the ing dogs in designated areas. We prohibit the Carmans River. use of dogs in the Gum Swamp Unit.

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C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of must carry a permit while hunting on the white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge. refuge in accordance with State regulations 2. You must hunt from assigned blind loca- subject to the following conditions: tion. 1. Conditions A1, A4 (an adult may only su- 3. We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before pervise one youth hunter), A7 and B2 apply. legal sunrise to 1 p.m. 2. We close the Hyde county portion of the 4. We allow access 11⁄2 hours before legal refuge to all hunting during State bear sea- shooting time, and all parties must be off the sons. refuge by 2 p.m. 3. We only allow pursuit/trailing dogs in 5. All hunters holding a North Carolina designated areas as shown in the Refuge Waterfowl Hunt Permit must check-in at the Hunting Regulations and Permit Map bro- Knotts Island Market by 5:15 a.m. on the chure. morning of the hunt. We require no check-in 4. Unarmed hunters may walk to retrieve for hunters holding Snow Goose Hunt Per- stray dogs from closed areas and ‘‘no dog mits. hunting’’ areas. 6. All guides must obtain and carry a ref- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and uge Special Use Permit to conduct guided frogging in accordance with State regula- hunts on the refuge. tions subject to the following conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 2. We only allow pole and line, rod and reel, D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] or cast net. GREAT DISMAL SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE 3. We require a Special Use Permit for fish- REFUGE ing or frogging between legal sunset and legal sunrise. Refer to § 32.66 Virginia for regulations. 4. You must only take frog by use of frog gigs. MACKAY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

CEDAR ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of hunting of tundra swan, Canada and snow deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- goose, brant, duck, and coot on designated cordance with State regulations subject to areas of the refuge in accordance with State the following conditions: regulations subject to the following condi- 1. We require a Refuge Deer Hunting Per- tions: mit that hunters must sign and carry while 1. We allow hunting on 400 acres (160 ha) of hunting on the refuge. marsh located along the southern border of 2. We allow the use of shotguns, muzzle- West Bay and the eastern border of West loading rifles/shotguns, and bows. We pro- Thorofare Bay between the John Day Ditch hibit the use of all other rifles and pistols. and the Thorofare Ditch. The hunt area ex- 3. We allow access to hunting areas from 5 tends 300 feet (90 m) from the shoreline into a.m. until 8 p.m. the marsh. 4. We prohibit carrying a loaded firearm on 2. We allow portable blinds, but you must or within 50 feet (15 m) of gravel roads. remove them (see § 27.93 of this chapter) each day. 5. We prohibit the marking of trees or 3. Hunters/hunt parties must not hunt clos- vegetation (see § 27.51 of this chapter) with er than 150 yards (135 m) apart. blazes, flagging, or other marking devices. 4. You may use decoys but you must re- D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on move them (see § 27.93 of this chapter) daily designated areas of the refuge subject to the upon completion of your hunting. following conditions: 5. We only allow hunting during the State 1. Fishing is permitted only from sunrise waterfowl seasons occurring in November, to sunset from March 15 through October 15 December, and January. with the exception that bank fishing is per- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] mitted in Corey’s Ditch and the canal adja- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] cent to the Knotts Island Causeway year- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] round. 2. All fishing lines must be attended. CURRITUCK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 3. Airboats are not permitted. A. Hunting of Migratory Birds. We allow MATTAMUSKEET NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hunting of swan, goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow with State regulations subject to the fol- the hunting of tundra swan, snow goose, lowing conditions: duck, and coot on designated areas of the 1. We require a North Carolina Waterfowl refuge in accordance with State regulations Hunt Permit or a Refuge Hunt Permit. You subject to the following conditions:

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1. We require refuge-issued permits that 3. Hunters may take one antlered deer and you must validate at the refuge head- one antlerless deer per day, or two antlerless quarters, sign, possess, and carry while hunt- deer per day. ing. 4. Hunters may take deer with shotgun, 2. Each hunt participant must pay a $12.50 bow and arrow, or muzzleloading rifle/shot- daily user fee. gun. 3. We restrict hunting to designated blinds 5. We allow hunters on the refuge from 1 assigned by refuge personnel. hour before legal shooting time until 1 hour 4. Hunters may only shoot crippled water- after legal shooting time. fowl from outside the assigned blind. 6. Hunters can use boats to access hunt areas, but we prohibit hunting from a boat. 5. There is a 30-shell limit per blind hunter 7. You must check all deer taken at the per day. check station near refuge headquarters. 6. You may use decoys, but you must re- 8. We prohibit erecting portable blinds and move them (see § 27.93 of this chapter) daily tree stands prior to the hunt, and you must upon completion of your hunt. remove them (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from 7. All waterfowl hunters must check out at the refuge each day. the assigned station prior to leaving the ref- 9. Hunters must wear a minimum of 500 uge. square inches (3,250 cm 2) of hunter-orange 8. Shooting hours are from 1⁄2 hour before material above the waist that is visible from legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). Hunting all directions. hours on the first day of the youth hunt are 10. An adult may only supervise one youth from 1 p.m. until legal sunset. hunter. The youth hunter must be within 9. We allow the use of retrieving dogs, but sight and normal voice contact of the adult. dogs must be under voice command at all D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing for game times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). and nongame fish and the catching of blue 10. You must unload guns (see § 27.42(b) of crabs on designated areas of the refuge in ac- this chapter) during transport through the cordance with State regulations subject to refuge. the following conditions: 11. We only allow the taking of Canada 1. We are open to sport fishing, bow fish- goose during the State September Canada ing, and crabbing from March 1 through No- goose season subject to the following condi- vember 1 from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to tions: 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset, except we allow i. We allow hunting Monday through Sat- bank fishing and crabbing year-round from: urday during the State season, and we re- i. State Route 94; quire refuge-issued permits that you must ii. The north bridge and south of the north obtain at the refuge office, sign, possess, and bridge at Lake Landing; carry while hunting. iii. The Outfall Canal water control structure; ii. We close the following areas to hunting iv. The Central Canal bridge on Wildlife of Canada goose: Impoundments MI–4, MI–5, Drive; and and MI–6; in Rose Bay Canal, Outfall Canal, v. Along the west main and east main Lake Landing Canal and Waupoppin Canal; canal between Entrance Road metal bridge 150 feet (45 m) from the mouth of the canals and Number One East Canal as posted. where they enter Lake Mattamuskeet; and 2. We allow bank fishing and crabbing from 150 yards (135 m) from State Route 94. the North Carolina Highway 94 causeway 24 iii. We allow portable blinds, but you must hours per day, year-round. remove them (see § 27.93 of this chapter) 3. We allow fishing boats and motors daily. March 1 through November 1. We prohibit 12. Each youth hunter (age 16 and under) airboats, sailboats, Jet Skis, and must remain within sight and normal voice windboards. contact of an adult age 21 or older. Youth 4. We prohibit bank fishing along the En- hunters must have completed a State-cer- trance Road from State Route 94 to the En- tified hunter safety course and possess and trance Road metal bridge. carry the form or certificate. 5. We prohibit herring dipping. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 6. We allow crabbing subject to the fol- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting lowing conditions: of white-tailed deer on designated areas of i. We only allow five handlines and hand- the refuge in accordance with State regula- activated traps per person. Owners must be tions subject to the following conditions: in attendance. 1. The hunter must possess and carry a ii. We prohibit crab pots. signed, refuge-issued permit while hunting. iii. You may only possess 12 crabs per per- 2. We close to hunting areas along the En- son per day. trance Road, MI–4 impoundment, signed PEA ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE areas along State Route 94, areas around the refuge headquarters, and refuge residence A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] area. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

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C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] Each adult may supervise no more than one D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- youth hunter). bing in accordance with State regulations 2. We require each person participating in subject to the following conditions: a quota deer hunt to possess a refuge Quota 1. We require a nighttime fishing permit Deer Hunt Permit. The Quota Deer Hunt for surf fishing between 1⁄2 hour after legal Permit is nontransferable. sunset and 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise. 3. During deer hunts we prohibit hunters 2. We prohibit fishing and crabbing North from entering the refuge earlier than 4 a.m., Pond, South Pond, and New Field Pond Im- and they must leave the refuge no later than poundments. 2 hours after legal sunset. 4. Youth hunts are for hunters under age PEE DEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 16. We prohibit adults from possessing or dis- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow charging a firearm during the youth deer hunting of mourning dove on designated hunts. dates and areas of the refuge in accordance 5. During refuge firearms deer hunts, all with State regulations subject to the fol- participants must wear at least 500 square lowing conditions: inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluorescent- 1. We require all hunters to possess and orange material above the waist as an outer carry a signed Refuge General Hunt Permit garment while hunting and while en route to and government-issued picture ID while in and from hunting areas. the field. 6. During State firearms deer seasons, all 2. Validly licensed adults, age 21 or older, archery hunters must wear at a minimum a holding applicable permits must accompany fluorescent-orange hat while hunting and and supervise, remaining in sight and voice while en route to and from hunting areas. contact at all times, any youth hunters 7. We prohibit man driving for deer. We de- (under age 16). Each adult may supervise no fine a ‘‘man drive’’ as an organized hunting more than two youth hunters. Youth hunters technique involving two or more individuals must possess and carry evidence of success- where hunters attempt to drive game ani- ful completion of a State-approved hunter mals from cover or habitat for the purpose of education course. shooting, killing, or moving such animals to- 3. We prohibit possession of a loaded fire- ward other hunters. arm within 100 feet (30 m) of any vehicle or 8. We prohibit placing a tree stand on the road open to vehicle traffic. We define a refuge more than 3 days prior to the opening loaded firearm as a firearm with ammuni- day of the deer hunt in which you will be tion in the magazine or chamber, or a per- participating. You must remove the tree cussion cap in place on a muzzleloader. stands (see § 27.93 of this chapter) by the last 4. We prohibit entering or crossing a ‘‘No day of that hunt. Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘Closed Area’’. We pro- 9. You must wear a safety belt or harness hibit the discharge of a weapon (see § 27.42 of at all times when using any tree stand or this chapter) within, into, or across a ‘‘No climbing equipment. Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘Closed Area’’. We require 10. You must check all deer taken on the consent from refuge personnel to enter a ‘‘No refuge at the refuge check station on the Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘Closed Area’’ for the pur- date of take prior to removing the animal pose of tracking and/or retrieving legally from the refuge. If we do not have the check taken game animals. station staffed by refuge personnel, you must 5. We prohibit hunting on, from, or across use the self-check-in procedures. any road open to public vehicle traffic. This 11. We prohibit the use of dogs for deer includes the right-of-way which extends 30 hunting. feet (9 m) in either direction from the center 12. We prohibit the use of plastic flagging. of the road and all public parking areas 13. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehi- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting cles (ATVs) or off-highway vehicles (OHVs) of quail, rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, and opos- (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter). sum on designated dates and areas of the ref- 14. During refuge firearms deer hunts, we uge in accordance with State regulations prohibit all other public use on the refuge. subject to the following conditions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 1. Conditions A1 through A5 apply. ignated dates and areas of the refuge in ac- 2. We require dogs on raccoon/opossum cordance with State regulations subject to hunts. All dogs must wear a collar displaying the following conditions: the owner’s name, address, and phone num- 1. We prohibit boats utilizing gasoline-pow- ber. ered motors. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 2. You must unload and load boats by hand white-tailed deer on designated dates and on all waters except those having designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State launch ramps. regulations subject to the following condi- 3. We prohibit possession or use of tions: trotlines, set hooks, gigs, jug lines, 1. Conditions A1 through A5 apply (with limblines, snagging devices, nets, seines, fish the following exception to condition A2: traps, or other special devices.

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4. We prohibit swimming. 9. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while migratory game bird POCOSIN LAKES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hunting on and west of Evans Road. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 10. We only allow the use of portable blinds hunting of duck, goose, swan, dove, and temporary blinds constructed of natural woodcock, rail, and snipe in accordance with materials, but we prohibit the cutting any State regulations subject to the following live vegetation on the refuge (see § 27.51 of conditions: this chapter). You must remove portable 1. We prohibit hunting on the Davenport blinds (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end and Deaver tracts (which include the area of each day. surrounding the Headquarters/Visitor Center 11. We allow the use of dogs to point and and the Scuppernong River Interpretive retrieve migratory game birds, but they Boardwalk), the Pungo Shop area, New Lake, must be under your immediate control at all refuge lands between Lake Phelps and Shore times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). Drive, that portion of the Pinner Tract east 12. While hunting, we require youth hunt- of SR 1105, the portion of Allen Road be- ers age 16 or younger to possess and carry tween Shore Drive and the gate on the north proof that they successfully passed a State- end of Allen Road (including the area on approved hunter education course. Youth both sides of this section of Allen Road for a hunters may only hunt under the direct su- distance of 100 yards (90 m)), the portion of pervision of a licensed hunter over age 21. Western Road between the intersection with One licensed hunter over age 21 may super- Seagoing Road and the gate to the south, vise up to two migratory game bird youth and the unnamed road at the southern hunters at a time. boundary of the refuge land located west of B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow the Pettigrew State Park’s Cypress Point Access hunting of quail, squirrel, raccoon, opossum, Area. During November, December, January, rabbit, beaver, nutria, and fox in accordance and February, we prohibit all public entry on with State regulations subject to the fol- Pungo and New Lakes, Duck Pen Road, and lowing conditions: the Pungo Lake, Riders Creek, and Dunbar 1. Conditions A1 through A7 apply. Road banding sites. 2. We prohibit upland game hunting on the 2. We allow you to retrieve game from Pungo Unit. closed areas listed above with consent from a 3. We only allow the taking of beaver and refuge employee, but we prohibit possession nutria with firearms (see § 27.42 of this chap- of any type of weapon (see § 27.42 of this ter) and only during those times when we chapter) in a closed area. open the area hunted to hunting of other 3. We require all hunters to possess and game animals with firearms. carry a signed, self-service refuge general 4. We prohibit the hunting of raccoon and hunting permit while hunting on the refuge. opossum during, 5 days before, and 5 days 4. We open the refuge for daylight use only, after the State bear seasons. Outside of these except that we allow hunters to enter and re- periods, we allow the hunting of raccoon and main in open hunting areas from 11⁄2 hours opossum at night but only while possessing a before legal shooting time until 11⁄2 hours special Refuge Nighttime Raccoon and Opos- after legal shooting time. sum Hunting Permit. 5. We only allow the use of all terrain vehi- 5. We only allow the use of shotguns and .22 cles (ATVs) on designated ATV trails (see caliber rim-fire rifles for hunting. We also § 27.31 of this chapter) and only to transport allow disabled hunters to use crossbows hunters and their equipment to hunt and while possessing the required State permit. scout. We only allow ATV use on the ATV 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic trails at the following times: shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting upland i. When we open the ATV trail and sur- game west of Evans Road. rounding area to hunting; 7. We allow the use of dogs for pointing and ii. One week prior to the ATV trail and retrieving upland game and for chasing rab- surrounding area opening to hunting; and bit (but not fox). The dogs must be under iii. On Sundays, when we open the ATV your immediate control at all times (see trail and surrounding area for hunting the § 26.21(b) of this chapter), and we prohibit following Monday. possession of buckshot or slugs while hunt- 6. You must unload and case or dismantle ing with dogs. all weapons (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) 8. You must wear 500 square inches (3,250 transported via a motorized vehicle or boat cm 2) of fluorescent-orange material above under power. the waist that is visible from all sides when 7. We only allow the use of biodegradable- hunting upland game. type flagging. We prohibit affixing plastic 9. While hunting, we require that youth flagging, dots, glow tacks, reflectors, or hunters under age 16 must possess and carry other materials to refuge vegetation (see proof that they successfully passed a State- § 27.51 of this chapter). approved hunter education course. Youth 8. We prohibit migratory game bird hunt- hunters may only hunt under the direct suing on the Pungo Unit. pervision of a licensed hunter age 21 or older.

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A licensed hunter age 21 or older may di- 9. We only allow the use of portable tree rectly supervise up to two upland game stands and require that you remove them youth hunters at a time. (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of day, except that hunters with a valid Pungo deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated Deer Gun-Hunt Permit may install a stand areas of the refuge in accordance with State on the Pungo Unit the day before the start of regulations subject to the following condi- their hunt and leave it until the end of the tions: 2nd day of their 2-day hunt. You must tag 2. You may only hunt spring turkey if you stands left overnight on the refuge with the possess and carry a valid refuge turkey hunt- hunter’s name, address, and telephone num- ing permit. The permits are valid only for ber. the dates and areas shown on the permit. We 10. While hunting, we require youth hunt- require an application and a fee for these ers (under age 16) to possess and carry proof permits and hold a drawing, when necessary, that they successfully passed a State-ap- to select the permittees. proved hunter education course. Youth hunt- 3. We allow the use of only shotguns, ers may only hunt under the direct super- muzzleloaders, and bow and arrow for deer vision of a licensed hunter age 21 and older. and feral hog hunting. We allow disabled A licensed hunter age 21 and older may only hunters to use crossbows but only while pos- supervise one big game youth hunter at a sessing the required State permit. We allow time. feral hogs to be taken in any area, except the D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in ac- Pungo Unit, when the area is open to hunt- cordance with State regulations subject to ing deer. We allow feral hogs to be taken the following conditions. using bow and arrow (during the State bow 1. We only allow fishing in Pungo Lake and and arrow and gun deer seasons), New Lake from March 1 through October 31, muzzleloaders (during the State muzzle- except that we close Pungo Lake and the en- loader and gun deer seasons), and firearms tire Pungo Unit to fishing during the special (during the State gun deer season). In addi- 2-day Pungo Deer Gun Hunts in late Sep- tion, feral hogs may be taken on the Frying tember and October. Pan Unit during all open firearm seasons. 2. We only allow fishing from the bank in 4. You may possess only approved nontoxic the Pungo Unit; we prohibit use of boats in shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting turkeys on this area. We prohibit leaving a boat any- the Pungo Unit. where on the refuge overnight. 5. We only allow deer hunting with shot- 3. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise guns and muzzleloaders on the Pungo Unit to legal sunset. while possessing a special Pungo Deer Gun- Hunt Permit issued by the refuge. These per- ROANOKE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE mits are valid only for the designated 2-day period shown on the permit. We set the dates A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow of these special 2-day hunts following the hunting of ducks and coots on designated publication of the State deer seasons. We re- areas of the refuge subject to the following quire an application and a fee for these per- condition: We require a State-issued refuge mits and hold a drawing, when necessary, to permit. select the permittees. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 6. During the special Pungo Deer Gun- of squirrel, raccoon, and opossum on des- Hunts, we only allow permitted hunters on ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- the Pungo Unit. We only allow permitted lowing conditions: hunters on the Pungo Unit from 1 hour be- 1. We require a State-issued refuge permit. fore legal shooting time until 1 hour after 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic legal shooting time. You must take any deer shot while in the field. harvested during a Pungo Deer Gun-Hunt to C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of the deer check station located at the Pungo white-tailed deer and turkey on designated Shop for harvest reporting and data collec- areas of the refuge subject to the following tion. condition: We require a State-issued refuge 7. Prior to December 1, we allow deer hunt- permit. ing with bow and arrow on the Pungo Unit D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] during all State deer seasons, except the SWANQUARTER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE muzzleloading season; however, we prohibit hunting on the Pungo Unit on the designated A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow Pungo Deer Gun-Hunts referred to above the hunting of tundra swan, snow goose, without a valid Pungo Deer Gun-Hunt Per- brant, duck, and coot on designated areas of mit. the refuge in accordance with State regula- 8. You must wear 500 square inches (3,250 tions subject to the following conditions: cm2) of fluorescent-orange material above 1. We allow hunting on refuge marshlands the waist that is visible from all sides while that include Great Island, Marsh Island, and hunting deer and feral hogs in any area open all of the refuge marshlands adjacent to Ju- to hunting these species with firearms. niper Bay eastward to West Bluff Bay.

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2. We prohibit hunting within the 27,000 quarters, the wildlife observation area, and acre (10,800 ha) Presidential Proclamation the auto tour route. Consult the refuge hunt- Area as posted. ing map for open and closed hunting areas 3. We allow portable blinds. You must re- during the State Youth Deer Season. move blinds (see § 27.93 of this chapter) each 3. Firearm deer hunters may not enter the day. refuge after harvesting a deer unless un- 4. We prohibit hunters/hunt parties from armed (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter) and hunting closer than 150 yards (135 m) apart. wearing blaze orange. 5. You may use decoys, but you must re- 4. We allow access by foot travel only. You move them (see § 27.93 of this chapter) daily may use a vehicle on designated refuge roads upon completion of your hunt. and trails to retrieve deer during the fol- 6. We allow hunting during the State wa- lowing times only: 9:30 to 10 a.m.; 1:30 to 2 terfowl season occurring in November, De- p.m.; and 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset for 1 cember, and January. hour. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 5. We allow only temporary tree stands and C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] blinds. You must remove all tree stands and D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] blinds at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 6. Condition B4 applies. FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29085, May 18, D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in ac- 1993; 59 FR 6695, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55187, cordance with State regulations subject to Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62045, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR the following conditions: 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; 1. We only allow boats, up to a maximum 65 FR 30787, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56406, Sept. of 25 hp, on Arrowwood Lake and Jim Lake 18, 2000; 66 FR 46360, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58948, from May 1 to September 30 of each fishing Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54436, Sept. 8, 2004; year. 70 FR 54185, Sept. 13, 2005; 70 FR 56377, Sept. 2. We allow bank fishing along major road 27, 2005; 73 FR 33193, June 11, 2008] rights-of-way during the entire State fishing season. § 32.53 North Dakota. 3. We allow bank fishing on interior por- The following refuge units have been tions of the refuge from May 1 through Sep- opened for hunting and/or fishing, and tember 30 of each fishing year. We only allow walk-in access, except for designated areas. are listed in alphabetical order with 4. We allow fishing in the bypass channel applicable refuge-specific regulations. during the regular State fishing season. We allow walk-in access along maintenance ARROWWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE trails from June 1 through September 30 of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] each fishing year. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 5. We allow bow fishing for rough fish of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, partridge, along road rights-of-way in accordance with cottontail rabbit, and fox on designated State regulations from May 1 through Sep- areas of the refuge in accordance with State tember 30 of each fishing year. We prohibit regulations subject to the following condi- the use of crossbows. tions: 6. We allow ice fishing on Arrowwood Lake, 1. We allow hunting on the day following Jim Lake, and the south 1⁄3 of Mud Lake. We the close of the State firearm deer season allow fish houses and vehicles (automobiles through the end of the regular upland bird and trucks only) on the ice as conditions per- season. mit. You must remove fish houses by March 2. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit 15. You may use portable fish houses after and fox on the day following the close of the March 15, but you must remove them from State firearm deer season through March 31. the refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chap- 3. We allow access by foot travel only. ter). 4. We prohibit open fires (see § 27.95(a) of 7. We prohibit snowmobiles and ATVs on this chapter) and camping on the refuge. the refuge (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer hunt- 8. We prohibit water activities not related ing on designated areas of the refuge in ac- to fishing (sailing, skiing, tubing, etc.) cordance with State regulations subject to 9. We prohibit open fires (see § 27.95(a) of the following conditions: this chapter) and camping on the refuge. 1. We prohibit entering the refuge before ARROWWOOD WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT legal shooting hours on the opening day of firearms deer season. Thereafter, you may A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow enter, but not shoot, prior to legal hours. We migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl require all hunters to be off the refuge 11⁄2 Production Areas throughout the District in hours after legal sunset. accordance with State regulations subject to 2. We allow deer hunting on the refuge dur- the following condition: You must remove ing the State Youth Deer Season except in boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal designated closed areas around refuge head- property, and any materials brought onto

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the area for blind construction each day (see D. Sport Fishing. We allow ice fishing on §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit designated areas of the refuge in accordance bringing any type of live or dead vegetation with State regulations subject to the fol- onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. lowing conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland 1. We restrict vehicle use to designated ice game hunting on Waterfowl Production access points and refuge roads (see § 27.31 of Areas throughout the District in accordance this chapter). with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. We allow vehicles and fish houses on the lowing condition: We prohibit the use of ice as conditions allow. We require anglers to horses for any purpose. remove fish houses, or parts thereof, from C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game the refuge ice, water, and land by no later hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas than March 15 of each year. We allow anglers throughout the District in accordance with to use portable houses after March 15, but State regulations subject to the following anglers must remove them from the refuge condition: We prohibit the use of horses for at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 any purpose. of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 3. We prohibit leaving fish houses unat- Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the tended on refuge uplands or in refuge park- District in accordance with State regula- ing areas. tions subject to the following condition: You 4. We prohibit all shore and boat fishing on must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing the refuge. equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by legal sunset (see AUDUBON WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl AUDUBON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Production Areas and Wildlife Development A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] Areas throughout the District in accordance B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting with State regulations subject to the fol- of ring-necked pheasant, gray partridge, and lowing condition: You must remove boats, sharp-tailed grouse on designated areas of decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop- the refuge in accordance with State regula- erty, and any materials brought onto the tions subject to the following conditions: area for blind construction by the end of 1. We open to upland game hunting annu- each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- ally on the day following the close of the ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or regular deer gun season, and we close per the dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- State season. pose at any time. 2. We prohibit hunting on or from refuge B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland roads while operating a vehicle. Hunters game hunting on Waterfowl Production must park in designated parking areas or at Areas and Wildlife Development Areas the refuge boundary and walk in. throughout the District in accordance with 3. We allow game retrieval without a fire- State regulations subject to the following arm up to 100 yards (90 m) inside the refuge condition: We prohibit the use of horses for boundary fence and closed areas of the ref- any purpose. uge. Retrieval time may not exceed 10 min- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game utes. You may use dogs to assist in retrieval. hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of Wildlife Development Areas throughout the white-tailed and mule deer on designated District in accordance with State regula- areas of the refuge in accordance with State tions subject to the following condition: We regulations subject to the following condi- prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. tions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 1. The refuge gun, muzzleloader, and bow Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife De- deer hunting seasons open and close accord- velopment Areas throughout the District in ing to State regulations. accordance with State regulations subject to 2. We close the refuge to the State special the following condition: You must remove youth deer hunting season. boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, 3. We prohibit hunting on or from refuge and other personal property (excluding ice roads while operating a vehicle. Hunters houses) by the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 must park in designated parking areas or at and 27.94 of this chapter). the refuge boundary and walk in. Hunters CHASE LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE may use designated refuge roads to retrieve downed deer. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 4. We allow only portable tree stands. You B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] must remove all tree stands at the end of C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer hunt- each day (see § 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). ing on the refuge in accordance with State 5. We prohibit hunting on all refuge is- regulations subject to the following condi- lands. tions:

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1. We prohibit deer hunting until the start throughout the District in accordance with of the State deer gun season. State regulations subject to the following 2. We prohibit the use of horses for any condition: We prohibit the use of horses for purpose. any purpose. 3. Hunters may only enter the refuge on D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on foot. Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You CHASE LAKE WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow equipment, and other personal property (ex- migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl cluding ice houses) by the end of each day Production Areas and Wildlife Development (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Areas throughout the District in accordance DES LACS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop- B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt erty, and any materials brought onto the ringnecked pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, area for blind construction by the end of gray partridge, turkey, cottontail rabbit, each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- jackrabbits, snowshoe hares and fox on des- ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- lowing conditions: pose at any time. 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland shot while in the field. game hunting on Waterfowl Production 2. You may use falconry for upland game Areas and Wildlife Development Areas hunting. throughout the District in accordance with 3. Upland game bird and rabbit season State regulations subject to the following opens annually on the day following the condition: We prohibit the use of horses for close of the regular firearm deer season any purpose. through the end of the State season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game 4. The upland game bird and rabbit fal- hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and conry season opens annually on the day fol- Wildlife Development Areas throughout the lowing the close of the regular firearm deer District in accordance with State regula- season through March 31. tions subject to the following condition: We 5. Fox hunting opens annually on the day prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. following the close of the regular firearm D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on deer season through March 31. Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife De- 6. Turkey hunting is subject to all State velopment Areas throughout the District in regulations, license requirements, units, and accordance with State regulations subject to dates. the following condition: You must remove C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, deer on designated areas of the refuge sub- and other personal property (excluding ice ject to the following condition: houses) by the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 1. Archers may hunt throughout the entire and 27.94 of this chapter). State archery season. 2. Deer hunting with rifle and muzzleloader CROSBY WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT is subject to all State regulations and license A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow units. migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Production Areas throughout the District in DEVILS LAKE WETLAND MANAGEMENT accordance with State regulations subject to DISTRICT the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow property, and any materials brought onto migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl the area for blind construction by the end of Production Areas and Wildlife Development each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- Areas throughout the District in accordance ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or with State regulations subject to the fol- dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- lowing conditions: pose at any time. 1. We prohibit hunting on Lambs Lake Wa- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland terfowl Production Area in Nelson County; game hunting on Waterfowl Production Pleasant Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Areas throughout the District in accordance Benson County; and Hart, Nelson, Little with State regulations subject to the fol- Goose, and Vold Waterfowl Production Areas lowing condition: We prohibit the use of in Grand Forks County. horses for any purpose. 2. We prohibit hunting on portions of C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game Kellys Slough Waterfowl Production Area in hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas Grand Forks County, as posted.

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3. You must remove boats, motor vehicles, 5. Fox hunting opens annually on the day fishing equipment, and other personal prop- following the close of the firearm deer sea- erty (excluding ice houses) by the end of son and closes March 31. We allow hunting each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 ter). hour after legal sunset. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of game hunting on Waterfowl Production white-tailed deer on designated areas of the Areas and Wildlife Development Areas refuge in accordance with State regulations throughout the District in accordance with subject to the following conditions: State regulations subject to the following 1. We open the refuge daily from 5 a.m. to conditions: 10 p.m. 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. 2. We open the entire refuge, except the 2. We prohibit the use of horses for any closed area around the refuge headquarters, purpose. for hunting during the State’s youth, muz- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game zleloader, and archery seasons. hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and 3. We open nine Public Hunting Areas on Wildlife Development Areas throughout the the refuge for deer hunting during the reg- District in accordance with State regula- ular firearms season without a refuge per- tions subject to the following conditions: mit. Conditions A1, A2, and B2 apply. 4. You must possess and carry a refuge per- D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on mit to hunt on the refuge outside the nine Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife De- Public Hunting Areas during the regular velopment Areas throughout the District in firearms season. accordance with State regulations subject to 5. Hunters must remove blinds and stands the following conditions: (see § 27.93 of this chapter) daily. 1. We prohibit fishing on Hart, Nelson, D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on 14 des- Vold, and Kellys Slough Waterfowl Produc- ignated areas (listed below) of the refuge in tion Areas in Grand Forks County. accordance with State regulations subject to 2. You must remove boats, motor vehicles, the following conditions: fishing equipment, and other personal prop- 1. We open the refuge daily from 5 a.m. to erty (excluding ice houses) by the end of 10 p.m. each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- 2. We open all refuge waters to ice fishing ter). between December 15 and the end of the State fishing season. J. CLARK SALYER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 3. We only allow boat fishing in designated A. Hunting Migratory Game Birds. We allow areas. hunting of goose, duck, and coot on nine des- 4. We close to boat fishing the last Friday ignated Public Hunting Areas of the refuge of September. in accordance with State regulations subject 5. We only allow nonmotorized boats or to the following conditions: boats with electric motors. 1. We open the refuge daily from 5 a.m. to 6. We allow fishing at the following loca- 10 p.m. tions: 2. We allow waterfowl retrieval without a i. Nelson Bridge, from both banks down- firearm within 100 yards (90 m) of the inte- stream (northwest) 1⁄4 mile (.4 km) and up- rior boundary of Public Hunting Areas and stream (south) to the refuge boundary; within 100 yards (90 m) of the exterior refuge ii. Souris River—Scenic Canoe Route, from boundary. both banks and boats, 100 feet upstream (30 B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting m) (east) from Johnson Bridge and down- of grouse, partridge, turkey, pheasant, and stream (northwest) 13 miles (20.8 km) to the fox on designated areas of the refuge in ac- end of the Canoe Route at Dam 1, including cordance with State regulations subject to Sandhills Slough; the following conditions: iii. Dam 1, on the north bank downstream 1. We open the refuge daily from 5 a.m. to (west) 100 yards (90 m). We prohibit entry to 10 p.m. or fishing from the dam; 2. We allow hunting for sharp-tailed iv. Dam 2, from both banks 50 feet (15 m) grouse, partridge, and pheasant on nine des- downstream from the water control struc- ignated Public Hunting Areas. ture; 3. We allow hunting for sharp-tailed v. Dam 320, from the bank starting 300 feet grouse, partridge, ruffed grouse, and turkey (90 m) east of the dam for 1⁄4 mile (.4 km) up- south of the Upham-Willow City Road. stream (east); 4. We open to hunting annually for sharp- vi. Old Freeman Bridge, from both banks tailed grouse, partridge, and pheasant on the or boat, downstream (west) 1 1⁄2 mile (2.4 km) remainder of the refuge, except the closed from Dam 320; area around the refuge headquarters, on the vii. Cutbank Culvert on Highway 14, from day following the close of the firearm deer the highway right-of-way 50 feet (15 m) ei- season and close as per the State seasons. ther side of the culvert;

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viii. Highway 14 Bridge, from both banks 1⁄4 Areas throughout the District in accordance mile (.4 km) downstream (north) and 1⁄4 mile with State regulations subject to the fol- (.4 km) upstream (south) from the bridge; lowing condition: You must remove boats, ix. Russell-Kramer Road, from both banks decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop- or boat, upstream (south) 200 feet (60 km) erty, and any materials brought onto the from the bridge and downstream (north) area for blind construction by the end of from the bridge to the Soo Line railroad each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- bridge; ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or x. Newburg Road, from the road right-of- dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- way 100 feet (30 km) on either side of the pose at any time. bridge; B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland xi. Scheflo Bridge, from the road right-of game hunting on Waterfowl Production way on either side of the bridge and up- Areas and Wildlife Development Areas stream (south) on the east bank to the down- throughout the District in accordance with stream (north) side of the water control State regulations subject to the following structure; condition: We prohibit the use of horses for xii. Highway 5, from the highway right-of any purpose. way 100 feet (30 km) on either side of the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game bridge; hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and xiii. Westhope-Landa Road, from the road Wildlife Development Areas throughout the right-of-way 150 feet (45 km) on either side of District in accordance with State regula- the bridge, or from a boat downstream tions subject to the following condition: We (north) 2 miles (3.2 km) from the road; and prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. xiv. Below Dam 357, from both banks or D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on boat on all waters downstream (north) of the Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife De- dam to the Canadian border. velopment Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to J. CLARK SALYER WETLAND MANAGEMENT the following condition: You must remove DISTRICT boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow and other personal property (excluding ice migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl houses) by the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 Production Areas throughout the District in and 27.94 of this chapter). accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove LAKE ALICE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow property, and any materials brought onto migratory game bird hunting on designated the area for blind construction by the end of areas of the refuge in accordance with State each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- regulations subject to the following condi- ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or tions; dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- 1. Refer to the refuge hunting map for des- pose at any time. ignated hunting areas and information on B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland hunting in specific zones. game hunting on Waterfowl Production 2. We allow motorized boats only during Areas throughout the District in accordance the migratory game bird hunting season; with State regulations subject to the fol- however, motors must not exceed 10 hp. lowing condition: We prohibit the use of 3. We prohibit shooting from, on, or across horses for any purpose. any refuge road. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game 4. You must remove all boats, decoys, port- hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas able blinds, other personal property, and any throughout the District in accordance with materials brought onto the refuge for blind State regulations subject to the following construction by the end of each day (see condition: We prohibit the use of horses for §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). any purpose. 5. We prohibit pit blinds. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 6. We prohibit retrieval of waterfowl in the Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the Archery Only or Deer and Late Season District in accordance with State regula- Pheasant areas; refer to refuge hunting map tions subject to the following condition: You for information on hunting in specific zones. must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting equipment, and other personal property (ex- of ring-necked pheasants, sharp-tailed cluding ice houses) by the end of each day grouse, gray partridge, cottontail rabbit, (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). jackrabbit, snowshoe hare, and fox on designated areas of the refuge in accordance KULM WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT with State regulations subject to the fol- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow lowing condition: Refer to the refuge hunt- migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl ing map for designated hunting areas and re- Production Areas and Wildlife Development strictions.

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C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer and fox § 27.93 of this chapter) each day. We prohibit hunting on designated areas of the refuge in permanent tree stands. accordance with State regulations subject to D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] the following conditions: 1. Condition A1 applies. LAKE ZAHL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. We allow archery hunting on designated A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] areas of the refuge only; refer to the refuge B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting hunting map for information on hunting in of ring-necked pheasants, sharp-tailed specific zones. grouse, and gray partridge on designated 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any areas of the refuge subject to the following purpose. conditions: 4. We prohibit trapping, baiting, and spot- 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic lighting. shot while in the field. 5. We prohibit permanent tree stands. We 2. The upland game bird season opens an- allow portable tree stands that hunters must nually on the day following the close of the remove from the refuge by the end of each regular firearm deer season through the end day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit of the State season. the use of screw-in tree steps or similar objects that may damage trees (see § 32.2(i)). 3. Hunters may enter the refuge on foot D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] only. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of LAKE ILO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We allow archery hunting through the B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] day before the opening of the State water- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] fowl season and allow it following the deer D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- gun season. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 2. We allow deer gun hunting concurrent with State regulations subject to the fol- with the State deer gun season. lowing conditions: 3. Hunters may enter the refuge on foot 1. We open the refuge all year for fishing only. from legal sunrise to legal sunset. The refuge has designated open and closed areas for fish- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] ing. LONG LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. We open the refuge to boating from May 1 through September 30. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 3. We open the refuge to ice fishing from B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting October 1 through March 31. of ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, 4. We restrict vehicle use to refuge roads, and grey partridge on designated areas of the designated boat ramps, and ice access points refuge in accordance with State regulations (see § 27.31 of this chapter). subject to the following conditions: 5. We prohibit fishing and public use on ref- 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic uge islands and concrete dam spillways. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 2. The upland game bird season opens an- LAKE NETTIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE nually on the day following the close of the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] firearm deer season and runs through the B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] close of the State season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 3. We close to upland game hunting those white-tailed and mule deer on designated areas marked with yellow closed to hunting areas of the refuge in accordance with State signs. regulations subject to the following condi- 4. We prohibit hunters and dogs from en- tions: tering closed areas to retrieve game. 1. We open portions of the refuge to gun, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of muzzleloader, bow, and the special youth deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- deer hunting seasons according to State reg- cordance with State regulations subject to ulations. The refuge has designated open and the following conditions: closed areas for deer hunting. 1. Hunters must only enter the refuge on 2. We close all refuge roads to vehicle use foot. for hunting and retrieval of deer. Hunters 2. We allow archery hunting. We restrict must park vehicles at the refuge boundary open archery areas to those areas of the ref- and walk in. uge open to firearms during the firearm sea- 3. Hunters may walk in to retrieve deer in son. areas marked with no hunting zone signs. We 3. We close to deer hunting during the fire- prohibit firearms while retrieving deer from arm deer season those areas marked with these areas. yellow closed to hunting signs. We also close 4. Hunters must only use portable tree this area to muzzleloader hunters during stands that they install and remove (see muzzleloader season.

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4. We prohibit hunters entering closed 1. We prohibit hunting on the portion of areas to retrieve game. the refuge south of Highway 50 during the D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- State gun season. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 2. We allow hunting only on the portion of with State regulations subject to the fol- the refuge north of Highway 50 beginning the lowing conditions: day following the close of the State deer gun 1. We restrict bank fishing to public use season through the end of the State season. areas on Unit 1 and Long Lake Creek. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic 2. We restrict boat fishing to Long Lake shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). Creek. 4. We prohibit the use of horses during all 3. We restrict boats to 25 hp maximum. hunting seasons. 4. We restrict boats to the period from May C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 1 through September 30. deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 5. We restrict ice fishing to Unit 1 and cordance with State regulations subject to Long Lake Creek. the following conditions: 6. We prohibit motorized vehicles on ice 1. The refuge gun, muzzleloader, and bow (see § 27.31 of this chapter). deer hunting seasons open and close accord- 7. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise ing to State regulations. to legal sunset. 8. Anglers must park vehicles in designated 2. We prohibit entry to the refuge before 12 parking areas. p.m. (noon) on the first day of the archery, gun, or muzzleloader deer hunting season. LONG LAKE WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT 3. We will allow only preseason scouting in public use areas and hiking trails. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 4. We allow only portable tree stands. You migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl must remove all tree stands at the end of Production Areas and Wildlife Development each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- Areas throughout the District in accordance ter). with State regulations subject to the fol- 5. Hunters may enter the refuge only on lowing condition: You must remove boats, foot. decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the 6. Condition B4 applies. area for blind construction by the end of D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- LOSTWOOD WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow pose at any time. migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland Production Areas throughout the District in game hunting on Waterfowl Production accordance with State regulations subject to Areas and Wildlife Development Areas the following condition: You must remove throughout the District in accordance with boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal State regulations subject to the following property, and any materials brought onto condition: We prohibit the use of horses for the area for blind construction by the end of any purpose. each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- Wildlife Development Areas throughout the pose at any time. District in accordance with State regula- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland tions subject to the following condition: We game hunting on Waterfowl Production prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. Areas throughout the District in accordance D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on with State regulations subject to the fol- Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife De- lowing condition: We prohibit the use of velopment Areas throughout the District in horses for any purpose. accordance with State regulations subject to C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game the following condition: You must remove hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, throughout the District in accordance with and other personal property (excluding ice State regulations subject to the following houses) by the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 condition: We prohibit the use of horses for and 27.94 of this chapter). any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on LOSTWOOD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] District in accordance with State regula- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting tions subject to the following condition: You of sharp-tailed grouse and grey partridge on must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing designated areas of the refuge in accordance equipment, and other personal property (ex- with State regulations subject to the fol- cluding ice houses) by the end of each day lowing conditions: (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

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SIBLEY LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE lowing condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] erty, and any materials brought onto the B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] area for blind construction by the end of C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white- each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- tailed deer is permitted on designated areas ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or of the refuge subject to the following condi- dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- tion: Permits are required. pose at any time. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland SLADE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] throughout the District in accordance with B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] State regulations subject to the following C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of condition: We prohibit the use of horses for deer in accordance with State regulations any purpose. subject to the following condition: Hunters C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game must only enter the refuge on foot. hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regula- STEWART LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tions subject to the following condition: We A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife De- D. Sport Fishing. We allow ice or shore fish- velopment Areas throughout the District in ing in accordance with State regulations accordance with State regulations subject to subject to the following condition: We re- the following condition: You must remove strict vehicle use to the refuge road (see boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, § 27.31 of this chapter). and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 TEWAUKON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and 27.94 of this chapter).

A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] UPPER SOURIS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow ring- necked pheasant hunting on designated areas A. Hunting of Migratory Birds. [Reserved] of the refuge in accordance with State regu- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting lations subject to the following conditions: of sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, 1. The season opens on the first Monday and pheasant on designated areas of the ref- following the close of the State deer gun sea- uge in accordance with State regulations son and continues through the close of the subject to the following conditions: State pheasant season. 1. You may use dogs to hunt. 2. We require hunters, and nonhunters ac- 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic companying hunters, to wear the State-re- shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). quired, legal-orange clothing when hunting C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer bow game birds during the deer gun season. hunting on designated areas of the refuge in 3. We open for hunting on Unit I during the accordance with State regulations subject to North Dakota State hunting seasons. Unit I the following conditions: includes all refuge land north of the town- 1. The season closes September 30 and re- ship road that runs east of Tolley, across opens the Friday following the close of the Dam 41 (Carter Dam), and east to State State gun deer season and continues through Route 28. the end of the State archery deer season. 4. We open for hunting on Unit II during 2. We allow deer gun hunting by refuge per- the State hunting seasons, except we close mit holders on designated areas of the refuge from the first day of the regular State water- in accordance with State regulations. fowl season through the last day of State 3. We allow youth deer hunting on des- deer rifle season. Unit II includes refuge land ignated areas of the refuge in accordance between Lake Darling Dam and the township with State regulations. road that runs east of Tolley. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 5. We close land south of Lake Darling designated waters (Tewaukon and Sprague Dam to all upland game bird hunting. Lakes only) in accordance with State regula- 6. We prohibit hunting on the area sur- tions. rounding the refuge headquarters buildings and residences. We post these areas with TEWAUKON WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ‘‘Closed to Hunting’’ signs. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 7. We prohibit remaining on the refuge be- migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl tween the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. Production Areas and Wildlife Development 8. We prohibit weapons (see § 27.42(b) of this Areas throughout the District in accordance chapter) in boats, canoes, float tubes, or any with State regulations subject to the fol- other floatable object.

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9. We prohibit the use of snowmobiles, all- areas (see below) on Lake Darling for fishing terrain vehicles (ATVs) or similar vehicles from May 1 through September 30. on the refuge (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. We prohibit the use of bow, spear, or un- 10. We prohibit the use of horses during all derwater spearing equipment to take fish hunting seasons. during open-water periods. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery, 4. We prohibit the use of bow, spear, or un- gun, and muzzleloader hunting of deer on derwater spearing equipment to take fish. designated areas of the refuge in accordance 5. We prohibit fishing or access to fishing with State regulations subject to the fol- areas along the Prairie-Marsh Scenic Drive. lowing conditions: 6. We prohibit swimming, sailing, water 1. Conditions B7 through B10 apply. skiing, pleasure boating, and overnight 2. You must possess and carry a State deer camping. bow permit to hunt deer on the refuge during 7. You may ice fish on all ice-covered wa- the State deer bow season. ters of the Souris River and Lake Darling; 3. You must possess and carry a special however, we designate access sites where you State-issued refuge permit for State deer can walk or drive onto the ice (see below). gun hunting in Unit IIIA2 to hunt deer on 8. We allow you to drive licensed cars and the refuge during the State deer gun season. pickups on the ice from Lake Darling Dam 4. You must possess and carry a State muz- north to Carter Dam (Dam 41) for ice fishing. zleloader deer permit to hunt deer on the ref- 9. We allow walk-in access at designated uge during the State muzzleloader season. sites (see below) on the Souris River north of 5. We only allow preseason scouting in Carter Dam (Dam 41) and south of Lake Dar- open public use areas and areas marked ling Dam for ice fishing. We prohibit vehicles ‘‘foot traffic only.’’ to drive onto the ice in these areas (see 6. We require hunters to walk in to hunt. § 27.31 of this chapter). 7. You must remove your harvested deer 10. We allow you to place fish houses on only by carrying, dragging, or using a hand- the ice of Lake Darling. pulled cart or sled. 11. We prohibit use of campers or other 8. You may use portable tree stands but structures not made of floatable materials as must remove them (see § 27.93 of this chap- fish houses. We require that all fish houses ter) daily from the refuge. must be able to float above the water surface 9. We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, until they are removed from the water. We blazes, tacks, or other types of markers. require that anglers remove fish houses or 10. You may only use strap-on steps or re- parts thereof from the refuge ice, water, and movable climbing ladders if needed to access land by no later than 10 p.m. March 15. We portable tree stands (see § 32.2(i)). prohibit ice houses or parts thereof to be cut 11. You may hunt all of the refuge with the off and left or burned on the refuge. exception of the following areas: the area 12. We allow anglers to place portable fish surrounding the refuge headquarters build- houses on the Souris River north of Carter ings, Office/Visitor Center, residences, fenced Dam (Dam 41) and south of Lake Darling equipment yard, and gun range. We post Dam for ice fishing, and you must remove these areas with ‘‘No Trespassing’’ or them (see § 27.93 of this chapter) daily from ‘‘Closed to Hunting’’ signs. the refuge. 12. We prohibit entry to the refuge before 13. We designate the following fishing sites 12 p.m. (noon) on the first day of the bow, and lake and river access sites: gun, or muzzleloader deer hunting seasons. i. BAKER BRIDGE—We allow bank fishing However, bow hunters may hunt on the ref- on a loop of the Souris River located on the uge any time the State bow season is open. north side of County Road 8. The open area 13. Youth deer hunters (14 years of age) begins at the bridge and goes west to a point may hunt on the refuge if they register at where the river meets the refuge boundary the refuge office prior to hunting during the fence. You may walk onto the ice from this State Youth Deer Season. An adult or guard- area for ice fishing. ian age 18 or older must accompany youth ii. SILVER BRIDGE—We allow bank fish- hunters. ing from the road right-of-way around the 14. You may not return to the refuge with bridge abutments. You may walk onto the a weapon after you have filled your deer tag; ice from this area for ice fishing. however, you may carry a shotgun while iii. OUTLET FISHING AREA —Bank fish- hunting upland game birds in open hunting ing begins 1⁄4 mile (.4 km) below Lake Dar- units. ling Dam and extends south approximately D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 600 yards (540 m). We prohibit open water ignated areas of the refuge in accordance fishing on the Beaver Lodge Canoe Trail or with State regulations subject to the fol- on the Oxbow Nature Trail (southeast of the lowing conditions: parking lot). You may walk onto the ice for 1. Conditions B7 and B9 apply. ice fishing from the Outlet Fishing Area and 2. We allow use of fishing boats, canoes, from the Beaver Lodge Canoe Trail launch and float tubes in designated boat fishing site for ice fishing.

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iv. LANDINGS 1, 2, and 3 on LAKE DAR- Park. You may walk onto the ice from LING—We open the lake to boat fishing from Mouse River Park for ice fishing. Lake Darling Dam north 3 miles (4.8 km) to xi. SWENSON BRIDGE—You may bank the buoy line. We allow you to launch boats fish from the road right-of-way. You may at Landings 1, 2, and 3 boat ramps. We only walk onto the ice from this area for ice fish- allow driving access onto the ice at Landings ing. 1, 2, and 3 boat ramps for ice fishing. You 14. We allow dark-house spear fishing from may bank fish along the west shore from December 1 through the last day of February Lake Darling Dam north approximately 1 1⁄4 of each fishing year in conjunction with miles (2 km) to Landing 3. The Pullout Area North Dakota Game and Fish Department on the west end of Lake Darling Dam is the regulations. only bank fishing area open on Lake Darling Dam. You may walk onto the ice from the VALLEY CITY WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT bank fishing area and from Lake Darling Dam for ice fishing. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow v. SPILLWAY FISHING AREA on LAKE migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl DARLING—We prohibit entry to this area if Production Areas throughout the District in signs ‘‘Area Beyond This Sign Closed’’ are accordance with State regulations subject to present. If the area is open, you may walk the following condition: You must remove onto the ice for ice fishing. We prohibit driv- boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal ing vehicles onto the ice from this area (see property, and any materials brought onto § 27.31 of this chapter). the area for blind construction by the end of vi. GRANO CROSSING on LAKE DARLING each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- ‘‘ You may bank fish from the road right-of- ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or way on both sides of the crossing and within dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- the boundaries of the Grano Boat Ramp. You pose at any time. may fish from boats on the lake north from B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland Grano Crossing to Greene Crossing. We allow game hunting on Waterfowl Production launching of boats at the Grano Boat Ramp. Areas throughout the District in accordance We prohibit operating a boat above idle with State regulations subject to the fol- speed in the boat ramp bay area. You may lowing condition: We prohibit the use of walk onto the ice from Grano Crossing and horses for any purpose. the Grano Boat Ramp for ice fishing. We C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game allow driving access onto the ice at two vehi- hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas cle road approaches located on the west end throughout the District in accordance with of the Grano Crossing (see § 27.31 of this State regulations subject to the following chapter). condition: We prohibit the use of horses for vii. GREENE CROSSING on LAKE DAR- any purpose. LING—You may bank fish from the road D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on right-of-way on both sides of the crossing Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the and the Greene Boat Ramp area. You may District in accordance with State regula- fish from boats on the lake south from tions subject to the following condition: You Greene Crossing to Grano Crossing. We allow must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing launching of boats at the Greene Boat Ramp. equipment, and other personal property (ex- You may walk onto the ice from these areas cluding ice houses) by the end of each day for ice fishing. We allow driving access onto (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). the ice at two vehicle road approaches lo- [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 cated on the west end of the Greene Crossing FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6686, Feb. 11, and at the Greene Boat Ramp (see § 27.31 of 1994; 59 FR 55187, 55191, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR this chapter). 62045, Dec. 4, 1995; 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; viii. CARTER DAM (DAM 41)—You may 65 FR 30788, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56407, Sept. bank fish on both sides of the road near the 18, 2000; 66 FR 46360, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, water control structure (east end of the dam) Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54440, Sept. 8, 2004; and culvert (west end of the spillway). You 70 FR 54185, Sept. 13, 2005; 74 FR 45695, Sept. may walk onto the ice for ice fishing. 3, 2009] ix. HIGHWAY 5—You may bank fish on the north side of the road from the bridge west § 32.54 Ohio. to a point where the road meets the river. The following refuge units have been You may walk onto the ice for ice fishing on the north and south sides of the highway opened to hunting and/or fishing, and where the ice meets the highway right-of- are listed in alphabetical order with way. applicable refuge-specific regulations. x. SOURIS RIVER NORTH OF MOUSE CEDAR POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE RIVER PARK TO THE NORTH END OF THE REFUGE—We allow boat fishing and canoe- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] ing. There is a boat launching ramp at the B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

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C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] are listed in alphabetical order with D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on applicable refuge-specific regulations. designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: DEEP FORK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1. You may fish only during daylight hours A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow during designated dates. hunting of duck in designated areas of the 2. We do not allow boats or flotation de- refuge in accordance with State regulations vices. subject to the following conditions: OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit. We require no fee. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 2. We prohibit taking of goose during the hunting of goose and duck on designated duck hunt. areas of the refuge in accordance with State 3. Species and bag limits are in accordance regulations subject to the following condi- with State regulations. tions: 4. We allow duck hunting on Fridays, Sat- 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- urdays, Sundays, and Mondays, from 1⁄2 hour mit. All hunters must check-in and out at before legal sunrise until 1 p.m. Refer to the the hunter check station. refuge hunting brochure for opening and 2. We require that hunting stop at 12 p.m. closing dates. (noon) each day. 5. You may only use portable blinds. You 3. We require that hunters hunt within 75 must remove blinds, decoys, and all personal yards (67.5 m) of the assigned blind. equipment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) daily. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic 6. We prohibit off-road vehicle use (see shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field in § 27.31 of this chapter). quantities of 25 or less. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] of squirrel, rabbit, turkey, and raccoon in C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of designated areas of the refuge in accordance white-tailed deer on designated areas of the with State regulations subject to the fol- refuge in accordance with State regulations lowing conditions: subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- uge permit for squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon. mit. We require no fee. 2. We require that hunters check out at the 2. We allow only shotguns, .22 caliber rim- refuge check station no later than 6 p.m. fire rifles, and .17 caliber rimfire rifles for 3. Hunters must check all deer harvested rabbit and squirrel. We allow only special at the refuge check station. archery hunts by refuge Special Use Permit. 4. We require that hunters wear a hat and 3. Raccoon hunting only: Hunt hours are outer jacket/vest that is blaze orange. legal sunset to legal sunrise only. State fire- 5. We require that hunters remain within arm restrictions apply. their assigned unit. 4. We publish opening and closing dates in 6. We prohibit possession of more than one the Refuge Hunt Brochure. hunting weapon while in the field. 5. We allow dogs for hunting squirrel, rab- 7. We prohibit the construction or use of bit, and raccoon, but you must remove the permanent blinds or tree stands. dogs from the refuge at the end of the hunt 8. We require that hunters obtain permis- (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). sion from refuge officials before tracking a 6. We offer refuge-controlled turkey hunts. wounded deer out of their assigned hunting We require hunters to possess a permit and unit. pay a fee for these hunts. You may call the 9. We prohibit shooting from any road. refuge office or the State for information D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- concerning these hunts. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 7. Turkey hunters must check-in and out with State regulations subject to the fol- at a refuge check station. Refuge staff pro- lowing conditions: vide a hunter briefing as part of the check- 1. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to in. legal sunset during designated dates. 8. We prohibit the construction or use of 2. We prohibit boats or flotation devices. permanent blinds during turkey hunts. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 60 9. We prohibit off-road vehicle use (see FR 61492, Nov. 30, 1995; 65 FR 30789, May 12, § 27.31 of this chapter). 2000; 65 FR 56407, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 54362, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 54444, Sept. 8, 2004; 73 FR 33194, June 11, 2008] white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State § 32.55 Oklahoma. regulations subject to the following conditions: The following refuge units have been 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- opened for hunting and/or fishing, and mit.

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2. We offer refuge-controlled deer hunts 3. You may hunt from 1⁄2 hour before legal (archery, primitive, youth primitive). For in- sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon) each day. formation concerning these hunts, contact 4. You must possess and carry a signed ref- the refuge office or the State. uge permit while hunting. 3. We will offer a limited archery season 5. You may only hunt duck during des- deer hunt following the controlled deer hunt. ignated refuge seasons. Contact the refuge office for more informa- 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic tion. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 4. You may hunt feral hog during any es- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting tablished refuge hunting season. Refuge per- of squirrel, rabbit, turkey, beaver, and rac- mits and legal weapons apply for the current coon on designated areas of the refuge in ac- hunting season. cordance with State regulations subject to 5. We prohibit scouting when we are con- the following conditions: ducting controlled deer hunts. 1. Turkey hunters using firearms (see 6. We offer refuge-controlled deer hunts § 27.42 of this chapter) must pay fees and ob- (archery, primitive weapon, youth primi- tain a controlled hunt permit through the tive). We require hunters to possess a permit State. and pay a fee for these hunts. For informa- 2. Conditions A1 and A4 apply. tion concerning the hunts, contact the ref- 3. You may only hunt upland game during uge office or the State. designated refuge seasons. 7. We prohibit off-road vehicle use (see 4. Shotgun hunters may only possess ap- § 27.31 of this chapter). proved nontoxic shot while in the field (see D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- § 32.2(k)). ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 5. You may hunt beaver during any estab- with State regulations subject to the fol- lished refuge hunting season. Refuge permits lowing conditions: and legal weapons apply for the current 1. A fishing brochure with a map is avail- hunting season. able from the refuge office. We identify park- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ing areas and open and closed areas on the deer and feral hog on designated areas of the map. refuge in accordance with State regulations 2. We prohibit the possession of firearms. subject to the following conditions: 3. We allow year-round fishing on the Deep 1. Deer hunters using firearms (see § 27.42 of Fork River. We allow fishing from March 1 this chapter) must pay fees and obtain a con- through October 31 on sloughs, farm ponds, trolled hunt permit through the State. and impoundments not connected to the 2. Condition A1 applies. river. 3. You may hunt feral hog during any es- 4. Game fish species and creel/possession tablished refuge hunting season. Refuge per- limits are in accordance with State regula- mits and legal weapons apply for the current tions. hunting season. 5. We allow bowfishing on the refuge from 4. Deer archery hunters must possess and legal sunrise to legal sunset from May 15 carry a signed refuge permit while hunting. through September 30. 5. You may only hunt big game during des- 6. We prohibit snagging and netting. ignated refuge seasons. 7. We only allow trotlines, juglines, D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- limblines, and yo-yos in the Deep Fork River ignated areas of the refuge in accordance and prohibit them in any other areas on the with State regulations subject to the fol- refuge. Anglers must mark lines and attend lowing conditions: and remove them (see § 27.93 of this chapter) 1. Condition A1 applies. in accordance with State regulations. 8. We allow noodling in accordance with OPTIMA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE State fishing regulations. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of 9. We prohibit the taking of turtle and mourning doves is permitted on designated mussel (see § 27.21 of this chapter). areas of the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt LITTLE RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE pheasants, bobwhite and scaled quail, cot- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow tontail rabbit and jackrabbit on the refuge hunting of duck on designated areas of the in accordance with State hunting regula- refuge in accordance with State regulations tions subject to the following conditions: subject to the following conditions: 1. Only shotguns are permitted. 1. We prohibit off-road vehicle use (see C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt § 27.31 of this chapter). white-tailed deer, mule deer and turkey on 2. We prohibit building and use of perma- the refuge in accordance with State hunting nent blinds. You may only use portable regulations subject to the following condi- blinds. You must remove blinds, decoys, and tions: all personal equipment from the refuge daily 1. Archery and shotguns are permitted dur- (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). ing spring turkey season.

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2. Only archery hunting is permitted dur- 2. We open the refuge to hunting only on ing fall seasons. Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] We prohibit hunters from entering the land portion of the Sandtown Bottom Unit or any SALT PLAINS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE portion of Sally Jones Lake before 5:00 a.m. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow Hunters must leave the area by 1 hour after hunting of duck, goose, sandhill crane, and legal sunset. We prohibit hunting or shoot- mourning dove on designated areas of the ing within 50 feet (15 m) of designated roads refuge in accordance with State regulations or parking areas. All hunters must park in subject to the following conditions: designated parking areas. 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic 3. Season lengths and bag limits will be in shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). accordance with State regulations with the 2. We require hunters to check-in and out exception that all hunting, except for the of the refuge. conservation light goose season, will close on January 31 of each year. If a conservation 3. Hunting begins 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). light goose season is in effect, it will follow State regulations with the exception of spe- 4. We prohibit hunting during the regular cial refuge regulations and hunting days. State rifle deer season on Saturdays, Sun- days, and Mondays. 4. We only allow legal shotguns. You must unload and case shotguns (see § 27.42(b) of B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting this chapter) while transporting them in a of quail and pheasant on designated areas of vehicle or boat. the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 5. We prohibit construction of pit blinds or permanent blinds. You must reduce blinds to 1. Conditions A1 through A4 apply. a natural appearance or remove them (see C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white- § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the day. tailed deer is permitted on designated areas You must remove all empty shells, litter, de- of the refuge subject to the following condi- coys, boats, or other personal property (see tion: Permits and payment of a fee are re- §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) at the end of quired. the day. We prohibit camping in boats or D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- otherwise spending the night on any area of ignated areas of the refuge in accordance the refuge. with State regulations subject to the fol- 6. We allow boats. You must operate them lowing conditions: under applicable State laws and comply with 1. We close designated areas of the Great all licensing, marking, and safety regula- Salt Plains Reservoir. tions from the State of origin. 2. We allow fishing from April 1 through 7. We allow the use of dogs for hunting, but October 15. the dogs must remain under the immediate 3. We prohibit trotlines within 500 feet (150 control of the hunter at all times (see m) of the shoreline of the Jet Recreation § 26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit entry Area. by hunters or dogs to closed areas to retrieve 4. Posts used to secure or anchor trotlines or rally game. must reach a minimum of 2 feet (30 cm) 8. We prohibit guiding or outfitting for above the water surface, and you must mark commercial purposes. them to make them clearly visible to boat- 9. We prohibit hunters from using refuge ers. boat ramps to access hunting areas outside 5. We prohibit the taking of any type of the refuge boundary on days when we close bait from refuge lands or waters. the refuge for hunting certain species or for 6. We only allow fishing on Bonham Pond: any species not hunted on the refuge. i. By youths age 14 and under; B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting ii. By any person with a disability; of squirrel, quail, and rabbit on designated iii. Only from legal sunrise to legal sunset; areas of the refuge in accordance with State iv. With a limit of one pole per person; and regulations subject to the following conditions: SEQUOYAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 1. Conditions A1 and A7 through A9 apply. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 2. We only open the refuge to hunting on hunting of duck, goose, dove, coot, snipe, and Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. woodcock on designated areas of the refuge We generally designate open areas as: Area in accordance with State regulations subject A—Sandtown Bottom, Area B—Webber Bot- to the following conditions: tom, and Area C—Girty Bottom. We prohibit 1. We require an annual refuge permit for hunting or shooting within 50 feet (15 me- all hunting. The hunter must possess and ters) of designated roads or parking areas. carry the signed permit while hunting. We All hunters must park in designated parking require hunters to abide by all terms and areas. conditions listed on the permit (see §26.43 of 3. Season lengths and bag limits will be in this chapter). accordance with State regulations with the

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exception that all upland game hunting will 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic close on January 31 of each year. shot while in the field. 4. We only allow legal shotguns and ap- 4. Dove hunting is permitted from Sep- proved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). You must tember 1 through September 30th only. plug shotguns so they are incapable of hold- B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt ing more than three shells. You must unload quail, squirrel, turkey and rabbits on the and case shotguns (see § 27.42(b) of this chap- Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit of ter) while transporting them by vehicle or the refuge subject to the following condi- boat. tions: 5. We require upland game hunters to fol- 1. Upland game hunting is not permitted low State blaze-orange regulations. during deer archery and dark goose seasons. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 2. We allow only bows and arrows and shot- white-tailed deer on designated areas of the guns using approved nontoxic shot. refuge in accordance with State regulations 3. Hunters are required to check in and out subject to the following conditions: of the unit at designated areas. 1. Hunters must possess and carry a refuge- 4. Turkey hunters may only hunt during controlled hunt permit, and comply with the the statewide spring shotgun season and dur- designated refuge season, hunting methods, ing the fall archery season. and location guidelines for that year. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white- 2. Hunters must apply to the State-con- tailed deer and turkey is permitted on des- trolled deer hunt drawing administered by ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Con- lowing conditions: servation for selection. We require those 1. Deer hunting on the Wildlife Manage- hunters to attend a prehunt briefing, and ment Unit is permitted only during the they must follow all applicable State regula- statewide deer archery season. tions. 2. Refuge bonus deer gun hunts are by spe- 3. We require payment of State and Federal cial permit only. special deer hunting fees. 3. Hunters are required to check in and out 4. Condition A9 applies. of the unit at designated areas. 4. We prohibit baiting on the refuge and D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and the Wildlife Management Unit. frogging on designated areas of the refuge in D. Sport Fishing. Fishing with hook and accordance with State regulations subject to line is permitted on designated areas of the the following conditions: refuge subject to the following conditions 1. Fishing and frogging will follow State and exceptions: seasons, limits, and regulations with the ex- 1. Anglers may bank and wade fish with ception that from September 1 to March 31 pole and line or rod and reel year-round in we prohibit fishing or frogging in the closed areas open for public fishing access. zone south of refuge headquarters, as des- 2. Anglers may use boats from March 1 ignated by buoys and signs. We close the through September 30 in designated refuge Horton Slough area south of the refuge headwaters and Wildlife Management Unit. quarters to fishing and entry east to the con- 4. Anglers may use trotlines and other set fluence of Little Vian Creek. tackle only in the Cumberland Pool and be- 2. We prohibit boating on the closed por- tween the natural banks of the Washita tion of Sally Jones Lake from September 1 River. Anglers must attach set tackle, used to March 31. in Cumberland Pool, only to anchored floats. 3. You must remove trotlines (see § 27.93 of 5. Anglers may not use limblines, this chapter) from the closed zone before throwlines, juglines, and yo-yo’s. September 1. 6. Anglers may not use any containers 4. Conditions A6 (boats used for fishing), (jugs, bottles) as floats. A8, and A9 apply. 7. Anglers must remove fishing tackle at 5. We prohibit the possession of any fire- the end of the boating season. arms or bows with arrows while frogging. 8. Anglers may no-wake boat fish during the boating season with line and pole or rod TISHOMINGO NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and reel in: (a) open areas south and west of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of the Cumberland Pool shallow water buoy mourning doves and waterfowl is permitted line; (b) lakes south and west of the Washita on the Tishomingo Wildlife Management River; and (c) the Wildlife Management Unit. Unit of the refuge subject to the following 9. Anglers may night fish from boat (dur- conditions: ing boating season) in the Cumberland Pool, 1. The Tishomingo Wildlife Management except not in the no-wake area south and Unit is open during seasons, dates and times west of the buoy line. Anglers may night fish as posted by signs and/or indicated on refuge at the headquarters area, including Sandy leaflets, special regulations, permits and Creek Bridge, Murray 23, Nida Point, and the maps. Wildlife Management Unit. 2. Hunters are required to check in and out 10. You may only take bait for personal use of the unit at designated areas. while fishing in the refuge in accordance

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with Oklahoma State law. We do not allow 2. Anglers may access fishing areas only removal of bait from the refuge for commer- from designated parking areas and by boat cial sales. You cannot release bait back into from Foss Reservoir. the water. 3. We do not allow boats and other flota- 11. Anglers may bow fish only in the Wild- tion devices on refuge waters from October life Management Unit. 15 through March 14. 12. Anglers may not take fish by the use of hands (noodling) in any refuge waters. WICHITA MOUNTAINS NATIONAL WILDLIFE 13. Anglers may not take frogs, turtles, or REFUGE mussels. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] WASHITA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of elk and A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow white-tailed deer is permitted on designated hunting of duck, goose, and sandhill crane on areas of the refuge subject to the following designated areas of the refuge in accordance condition: Permits and payment of a fee are with State regulations subject to the fol- required. lowing conditions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 1. We require permits and payment of a fee ignated areas of the refuge in accordance to hunt goose and sandhill crane. with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. Goose and sandhill crane hunters must lowing conditions: hunt from designated pit blinds. 1. Fish may be taken only with pole and 3. We allow youth hunters, ages 12 to 16, to line or rod and reel. hunt duck in a controlled youth hunt in con- 2. Taking any type of bait from refuge junction with a waterfowl seminar. lands or waters is not permitted. Hunters may hunt B. Upland Game Hunting. 3. Taking of frogs and turtles is not per- quail and rabbit on designated areas of the mitted. refuge in accordance with State hunting reg- 4. Hand-powered boats are permitted only ulations subject to the following conditions: on Jed Johnson, Rush, Quanah Parker, and 1. We only allow shotguns. French Lakes. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic 5. Anglers may use electric trolling motors shot while in the field. on boats 14′ or less in length only on Jed C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of Johnson, Rush, Quanah Parker and French white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated Lakes. areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 6. Anglers may use motorized boats 1. We allow hunting during the special ref- on Elmer Thomas Lake; however, we uge season in accordance with the refuge enforce a no-wake rule on the lake. hunt information sheet. 2. You must obtain a refuge hunt permit [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 and pay a fee (fee waived for Youth Hunt FR 6695, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, participants). 1994; 60 FR 61213, Nov. 29, 1995; 60 FR 62046, 3. You must check in and out of hunt areas Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46398, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR daily at the refuge office or check station. 47380, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46920, Sept. 3, 1998; 4. You must take bagged deer and/or hog to 65 FR 30789, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56407, Sept. the refuge check station. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, 5. We will determine bag limits on deer an- Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54445, Sept. 8, 2004; nually. 70 FR 54188, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33195, June 6. We prohibit the use of bait. 11, 2008; 74 FR 45695, Sept. 3, 2009] 7. A nonhunting mentor of 21 years of age or older must accompany, and be in the im- § 32.56 Oregon. mediate presence of, participants in the The following refuge units have been Youth Hunt, who must be between the ages opened for hunting and/or fishing, and of 12 and 18. Hunters and mentors must are listed in alphabetical order with BOTH wear hunter orange clothing meeting or exceeding the minimum State require- applicable refuge-specific regulations. ments. BANDON MARSH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 8. We prohibit handguns. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in des- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow ignated areas of the refuge in accordance hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on with State fishing regulations subject to the that portion of the refuge west of U.S. High- following conditions: way 101 and outside the Bandon city limits, 1. Anglers may fish from March 15 through in accordance with State regulations subject October 14 in the Washita River and Foss to the following conditions; Reservoir. Anglers may bank fish year round 1. You may only use portable blinds or in the Washita River and Foss Reservoir blinds constructed of on-site dead vegetation from open areas. (see § 27.51 of this chapter) or driftwood.

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2. You must remove all blinds, decoys, 8. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- shotshell hulls, and other personal equip- arm from, across, or along a public highway, ment and refuse (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this designated route of travel, road, road shoul- chapter) from the refuge at the end of each der, road embankment, or designated park- day. ing area. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). of pheasant, chukar, Hungarian partridge, B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] and quail on designated areas of the refuge C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] in accordance with State regulations subject D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in to the following conditions: accordance with State regulations, on that 1. We only allow hunting on Tuesdays, portion of the refuge west of U.S. Highway Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanks- 101. giving Day, and Christmas Day. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic BEAR VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE shot while in the field. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 3. We do not allow hunting of upland game B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] birds until noon of each hunt day. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer only 4. Condition A9 applies. is permitted on designated areas of the ref- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] uge subject to the following conditions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 1. Hunting opens concurrent with the State ignated areas of the refuge in accordance season and closes October 31. with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. No hunting or public entry of any kind lowing conditions: is permitted from November 1 to March 31. 1. In the Cold Springs Reservoir, we only D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] allow fishing from March 1 through Sep- tember 30. COLD SPRINGS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. We only allow use of nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 3. We only allow fishing with hook and hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and com- line. mon snipe on designated areas of the refuge 4. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to 11⁄2 in accordance with State regulations subject hours after legal sunset. to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting on Tuesdays, DEER FLAT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanks- giving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of Day. doves, geese, ducks, coots and common snipe 2. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. until 11⁄2 is permitted on the Snake River sector sub- hours after legal sunset. ject to the following conditions: 3. We only allow vehicles on designated 1. Only portable blinds and temporary routes of travel and require hunters to park blinds constructed of natural materials are in designated parking areas (see § 27.31 of this permitted. chapter). We reserve parking lot F solely for 2. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may pos- Memorial Marsh Unit waterfowl hunters. sess only approved nontoxic shot while in 4. We require waterfowl hunting parties to the field. space themselves a minimum of 200 yards B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland (180 m) apart in the free-roam area along the game is permitted on the Snake River Sector reservoir shoreline. subject to the following conditions: 5. We only allow portable blinds and tem- 1. Hunting is not permitted from February porary blinds constructed of natural mate- 1 through May 31. rials. 2. Pheasant, quail, and partridge hunters 6. We only allow nonmotorized boats and may possess only approved nontoxic shot boats with electric motors within that por- while in the field. tion of reservoir open to hunting. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is 7. On the Memorial Marsh Unit, we only permitted on designated areas of the refuge allow hunting from numbered field blind subject to the following condition: Hunting sites, and hunters must only park their vehi- is permitted only on the Snake River Sector. cles at the numbered post corresponding to D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on the numbered field blind site they are using designated areas of the refuge subject to the (see § 27.31 of this chapter). Selection of park- following condition: Shoreline fishing is not ing sites/numbered posts is on a first-come, permitted on the islands of the Snake River first-served basis at parking lot F. We pro- Sector from February 1 through May 31. hibit free-roam hunting or jump shooting, HART MOUNTAIN NATIONAL ANTELOPE REFUGE and you must remain within 100 feet (30 m) of the numbered field blind post unless re- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] trieving birds or setting decoys. We allow a B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting maximum of four persons per blind site. of chukar only on the western slopes of Hart

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Mountain and Poker Jim Ridge in accord- LEWIS AND CLARK NATIONAL WILDLIFE ance with State regulations. REFUGE C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow deer, antelope, and bighorn sheep on the ref- hunting of geese, ducks, coots, and common uge in areas designated by permit issued snipe on designated areas of the refuge sub- from the State in accordance with State reg- ject to the following conditions: ulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic 1. We allow ground blinds, but we prohibit shot while in the field. construction of them earlier than 1 week 2. We do not allow hunting on all exposed prior to the opening day of the legal season lands on Miller Sands Island and its partially for which you have a valid permit. enclosed lagoon, as posted. We do not allow 2. You must remove blinds (see § 27.93 of hunting inside the diked portion of Karlson this chapter) within 24 hours of harvesting Island, as posted. an animal or at the end of the permittee’s B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] legal season. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 3. We limit hunters to one blind each, and D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing you must tag blinds with the owner’s name along the shoreline of the refuge islands in and permit number. accordance with State regulations. 4. We prohibit destruction of natural vegetation (see § 27.51 of this chapter) or below- LOWER KLAMATH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ground excavation. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of 5. We require hunters to check-in at the geese, ducks, coots and common snipe is per- refuge headquarters prior to hunting on the mitted on designated areas of the refuge sub- refuge and check out at the refuge head- ject to the following conditions: quarters upon completion of the hunt. 1. Only unloaded firearms may be carried 6. We prohibit hunting within 3 miles (4.8 on hunter access routes open to motor vehi- km) of the refuge headquarters. cles or when taken through posted retrieving D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the zones when traveling to and from the hunt- refuge only in Rock Creek, Guano Creek, and ing areas. Warner Pond in accordance with State regu- 2. Decoys may not be set in retrieving lations. zones. 3. The use of air-thrust and inboard water- JULIA BUTLER HANSEN REFUGE FOR THE thrust boats is not permitted. COLUMBIAN WHITE-TAILED DEER 4. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may pos- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow sess only approved nontoxic shot while in hunting of geese, ducks, coots, and common the field. snipe on the Wallace Island Unit subject to B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheas- the following condition: You may possess ant is permitted on designated areas of the only approved nontoxic shot while in the refuge subject to the following conditions: field. 1. Only unloaded firearms may be taken B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] through posted retrieving zones when trav- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] eling to and from hunting areas. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing shot while in the field. along the shoreline of the Wallace Island C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] Unit in accordance with State regulations. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] KLAMATH MARSH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE MALHEUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow geese, ducks, coots and common snipe is per- hunting of dove, goose, duck, merganser, mitted on designated areas of the refuge sub- coot, snipe, and pigeon on designated areas ject to the following conditions: of the refuge in accordance with State regu- 1. The use of air-thrust and inboard water- lations subject to the following conditions: thrust boats is not permitted. 1. We allow only nonmotorized boats or 2. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may pos- boats with electric motors. sess only approved nontoxic shot while in 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic the field. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] of pheasant, quail, partridge, chukar, coyote, D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge designated areas of the refuge subject to the in accordance with State regulations subject following conditions: to the following conditions: 1. Bank fishing is permitted in the borrow 1. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, par- ditches adjacent to the Silver Lake Highway tridge, chukar, and rabbit from the third and along the shoreline of Wocus Bay. Saturday in November until the end of the 2. The use of boats is not permitted. State pheasant season on designated areas of

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the Blitzen Valley east of Highway 205. We with State regulations subject to the fol- allow hunting of pheasant, quail, partridge, lowing condition: We allow fishing from chukar, and rabbit on designated areas on March 1 through September 30. Malheur Lake concurrent with the State pheasant season. MCNARY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. We allow hunting of all upland game spe- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow cies during authorized State seasons on des- hunting of migratory birds on designated ignated areas of the refuge west of Highway areas of the refuge in accordance with State 205 and south of Foster Flat Road. regulations and special conditions listed for 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic McNary National Wildlife Refuge in the shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k) of this State of Washington. chapter) on designated areas east of Highway B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 205 and on Malheur Lake. of upland game birds on designated areas of C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of the refuge in accordance with State regula- deer and pronghorn on designated areas of tions and special conditions listed for the refuge west of Highway 205 and south of McNary National Wildlife Refuge in the Foster Flat Road in accordance with State State of Washington. regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer hunt- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- ing on designated areas of the refuge in ac- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance cordance with State regulations. with State regulations subject to the fol- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- lowing conditions: ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 1. We allow fishing year-round in the with State regulations and special condi- Blitzen River, East Canal, and Mud Creek tions listed for McNary National Wildlife upstream from and including Bridge Creek. Refuge in the State of Washington. We allow fishing in Krumbo Reservoir from the fourth Saturday in April until the end of SHELDON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE October. 2. We prohibit boats, except for non- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] motorized boats and boats with electric mo- B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, tors, on Krumbo Reservoir. grouse, and partridge is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. MCKAY CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer and antelope is permitted on designated areas of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the refuge. hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to UMATILLA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 11⁄2 A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hours after legal sunset. hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common 2. We only allow vehicles on designated snipe on designated areas of the Boardman routes of travel and require hunters to park and McCormack Units in accordance with in designated parking areas (see § 27.31 of this State regulations subject to the following chapter). conditions: 3. We require waterfowl hunting parties to 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 11⁄2 space themselves a minimum of 200 yards hours after legal sunset. (180 m) apart. 2. On the McCormack Unit, you may pos- 4. We only allow portable blinds and tem- sess only approved nontoxic shotshells (see porary blinds constructed of natural mate- § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or fewer per day. rials. 3. We prohibit off-road vehicle travel and 5. We prohibit the use of boats. all use of ATVs (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter). 6. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- We only allow vehicles on designated routes arm from, across, or along a public highway, of travel and require hunters to park in des- designated route of travel, road, road shoul- ignated parking areas (see § 27.31 of this der, road embankment, or designated park- chapter). ing area. 4. The McCormack Unit is a fee-hunt area B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting only open to hunting on Wednesdays, Satur- of upland game birds on designated areas of days, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New the refuge in accordance with State regula- Year’s Day during State waterfowl seasons. tions subject to the following conditions: 5. Prior to entering the McCormack Fee 1. Condition A1 applies. Hunt Unit, we require you to stop at the 2. On the opening weekend of the hunting check station to obtain a refuge permit (you season, we require all hunters to possess and must possess and carry), pay a recreation carry a signed refuge permit. user fee, and obtain a blind assignment be- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] fore hunting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 6. On the McCormack Unit, we only allow ignated areas of the refuge in accordance hunting from assigned blind sites and require

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hunters to remain within 100 feet (90 m) of 2. Motorized boats shall not exceed 10 miles marked blind sites unless retrieving birds. per hour in any stream, creek or canal and 7. On the Boardman Unit, we require wa- on that portion of Pelican Bay west of a line terfowl hunting parties to space themselves beginning at designated points on the north a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. We shore of Pelican Bay one-fourth mile east of only allow portable blinds and temporary Crystal Creek and extending due south to blinds constructed of natural materials. the opposite shore of the lake. 8. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, WILLIAM L. FINLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE designated route of travel, road, road shoul- REFUGE der, road embankment, or designated park- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] ing area. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is of upland game birds on designated areas of permitted on designated areas of the refuge the refuge in accordance with State regula- subject to the following conditions: tions subject to the following conditions: 1. Only shotgun and archery hunting are 1. We prohibit hunting of upland game permitted. birds until 12 p.m. (noon) of each hunt day. 2. Hunters must check in and out of the 2. On the McCormack Fee Hunt Unit, we refuge by use of self-service permits. only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Satur- D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on days, Sundays, and Thanksgiving Day. designated areas of the refuge subject to the 3. On the McCormack Unit, we require all following conditions: hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge 1. Fishing is permitted on Muddy Creek permit on the opening weekend of the hunt- from the beginning of the State trout season ing season. in April through October 31. 4. Condition A8 applies. 2. The use of boats is not permitted. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 cordance with State regulations subject to FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6696, Feb. 11, the following conditions: 1994; 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62046, 1. We allow hunting by special refuge per- Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46398, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR mit only. You must possess and carry the 47381, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; special refuge permit at all times while 65 FR 30790, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56407, Sept. hunting. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, 2. Condition A8 applies. Sept. 18, 2002; 68 FR 57318, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 54362, 54447, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54189, Sept. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 13, 2005; 70 FR 56377,Sept. 27, 2005; 73 FR 33195, with State regulations subject to the fol- June 11, 2008] lowing conditions: 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 11⁄2 § 32.57 Pennsylvania. hours after legal sunset. 2. We allow fishing on refuge impound- The following refuge units have been ments and ponds from February 1 through opened for hunting and/or fishing, and September 30. We open other refuge waters are listed in alphabetical order with (Columbia River and its backwaters) in ac- applicable refuge-specific regulations. cordance with State regulations. ERIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE UPPER KLAMATH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of hunting of mourning dove, rail, common geese, ducks, coots and common snipe is per- snipe, goose, duck, coot, and crow on des- mitted on designated areas of the refuge sub- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance ject to the following conditions: with State regulations subject to the fol- 1. The use of air-thrust and inboard water- lowing conditions: thrust boats is not permitted. 1. We allow hunting on the refuge from 2. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may pos- September 1 through the end of February. sess only approved nontoxic shot while in 2. We require all persons to possess and the field. carry a refuge hunt permit. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 3. We require that hunters display in plain C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] view a refuge hunt permit in the windshield D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on area of their vehicle while parked on the ref- designated areas of the refuge subject to the uge. following conditions: 4. We only allow nonmotorized boats for 1. Fishing is permitted in Pelican Bay, waterfowl hunting. Recreation Creek, Crystal Creek, Odessa 5. We require that hunters remove all Creek, Pelican Cut and that portion of Upper boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge Klamath Lake located on the east side of the within 1 hour after legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 refuge. and 27.94 of this chapter).

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6. We allow dogs for hunting; however, they C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] must be under the immediate control of the D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on hunter at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chap- the refuge in accordance with State regula- ter). tions subject to the following conditions: 7. We prohibit field possession of migratory 1. We allow fishing on all refuge waters, ex- game birds in areas of the refuge closed to cept: migratory game bird hunting. i. The East side of the Main Impoundment B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting from the Dike Road south to the Trolley Bed of grouse, squirrel, rabbit, woodchuck, trail; and pheasant, quail, raccoon, fox, coyote, skunk, ii. The small pond located on the south and opossum on designated areas of the ref- side of Bartram Ave at the I–95 South on uge in accordance with State regulations ramp. subject to the following conditions: 2. We allow fishing on the refuge from legal 1. We allow hunting on the refuge from sunrise to legal sunset. September 1 through the end of February. 3. Anglers may only operate boats, canoes, 2. Condition A3 applies. and floats in tidal waters. We prohibit them 3. We allow dogs for hunting; however, on the refuge impoundments and ponds. they must be under the immediate control of 4. We only allow fishing from the shoreline the hunter at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this in refuge impoundments and ponds. We pro- chapter). hibit wading. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 5. We prohibit bowfishing or spearfishing deer, bear, and turkey on designated areas of on the refuge. the refuge in accordance with State regula- 6. We prohibit the take, collection, or cap- tions subject to the following conditions: ture of reptile or amphibian on the refuge. 1. We allow hunting on the refuge from September 1 through the end of February. OHIO RIVER ISLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE We also allow spring turkey hunting in ac- REFUGE cordance with State regulations. Refer to § 32.68 West Virginia for regula- 2. We require all persons to possess and tions. carry a refuge hunt permit. 3. Conditions A3 and A5 apply. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 4. We prohibit organized deer drives in FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6698, Feb. 11, hunt area B of the Sugar Lake Division. We 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62047, define a ‘‘drive’’ as three or more persons in- Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 31461, June 20, 1996; 61 FR volved in the act of chasing, pursuing, dis- 46398, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47381, Sept. 9, 1997; turbing, or otherwise directing deer so as to 63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30791, May 12, make the animal more susceptible to har- 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, vest. Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54448, Sept. 8, 2004; 5. We prohibit the use of watercraft for big 70 FR 54189, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33195, June game hunting. 11, 2008] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance § 32.58 Puerto Rico. [Reserved] with State regulations subject to the following conditions: § 32.59 Rhode Island. 1. We allow bank fishing only on the Sen- The following refuge units have been eca Unit of the refuge. We prohibit wading. opened for hunting and/or fishing and 2. We allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour before are listed in alphabetical order with legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. 3. We prohibit the use of watercraft for applicable refuge-specific regulations. fishing, with the exception of Area 5 where BLOCK ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE we allow nonmotorized watercraft use from the second Saturday in June through Sep- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] tember 15. They must remain in an area from B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] the dike to 3,000 feet (900 m) upstream. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 4. We allow ice fishing in Areas 5 and 7 D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in only. the Atlantic Ocean from the refuge shoreline 5. We prohibit the taking of minnow, tur- in accordance with state regulations. tle, or frog. 6. We prohibit the possession of live NINIGRET NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE baitfish on the Seneca Unit. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 7. We prohibit the taking or possession of B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] shellfish on the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in JOHN HEINZ NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AT the Atlantic Ocean from the refuge shoreline TINICUM in accordance with state regulations. An- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] glers may saltwater fish and shellfish in B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] Ninigret Pond from the refuge shoreline only

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from sunrise to sunset in accordance with adult age 21 or older. Youth hunters must state and refuge regulations. have successfully completed a State-approved hunter education course. PETTAQUAMSCUTT COVE NATIONAL WILDLIFE 6. We allow use of retrieving dogs only REFUGE while hunting in designated hunting areas A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] for marsh hen/rail. Otherwise we prohibit B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] dogs on the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 7. We prohibit taking or attempting to D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may saltwater take any wildlife from an area unless that fish from the refuge shoreline in accordance area is officially opened for hunting/fishing. with state regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon on designated areas of the refuge SACHUEST POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE in accordance with State regulations subject A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] to the following conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, A5, and A7 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 2. We allow hunting only on days des- D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in ignated annually by the refuge within the the Atlantic Ocean and Sakonnet River from State season. the refuge shoreline in accordance with state 3. Hunters must enter and exit through the regulations. Additionally, anglers may designated camping area to access any hunt- night-fish after sunset in accordance with ing areas on the refuge. state regulations. 4. We prohibit crossbows, muzzleloaders, shotguns, rifles, pistols, and any other fire- TRUSTOM POND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE arms or illegal means designated by the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunters State to take while-tailed deer during the may hunt Canada geese and mourning doves designated refuge archery hunt. on designated areas of the refuge subject to 5. The refuge designates daily limits for the following conditions: State permits re- raccoon. quired. 6. For all raccoons harvested, hunters must B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] check-in the raccoon tail at the refuge check C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] station. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in 7. We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 the Atlantic Ocean from the refuge shoreline m) of the Walking Trail (interpretive foot from September 16 to March 31 in accordance trail) and Beach Road. with state and refuge regulations. 8. Each archery hunter must check-in at [63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998, as amended at 69 the camping site on Bulls Island before set- FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004] ting up camp or before starting to hunt. We require each hunter to record his or her § 32.60 South Carolina. name and address in the available register. 9. Hunters may camp in the designated The following refuge units have been camping areas on Bulls Island during the opened for hunting and/or fishing, and archery white-tailed deer hunts from 9 a.m. are listed in alphabetical order with on the day preceding the hunt until 12 p.m. applicable refuge-specific regulations. (noon) on the day following the hunt. 10. We restrict hunters to the camping area CAPE ROMAIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE from 7 p.m. until 4:30 a.m. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 11. We prohibit camping on the refuge ex- hunting of marsh hen/rail only on designated cept for designated archery hunters on Bulls areas of the refuge in accordance with State Island and individuals obtaining a special regulations subject to the following condi- use permit from the refuge manager. tions: 12. We prohibit fires except designated 1. We require each hunter to carry at all campfires in designated areas during the times while hunting a signed, current refuge archery hunt (see §27.95(a) of this chapter). hunt permit and a government-issued picture 13. Except for boat motors being operated ID. The hunt permit is invalid until signed in salt water, we prohibit motorized equip- by the hunter. ment on the refuge islands or in refuge 2. We prohibit hunting on Sundays. inholdings. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic 14. We prohibit private boats in the refuge shot while hunting on the refuge (see boat basins at Garris Landing and Bulls Is- §32.2(k)). land. We clearly mark these areas with 4. We prohibit discharge of weapons for any Closed Area signs. purpose other than to take or attempt to 15. We prohibit overnight parking at Garris take legal game during the established hunt- Landing except for archery hunters during ing season. the designated refuge archery white-tailed 5. Each hunter under age 16 must remain deer season and individuals obtaining a spe- within sight and normal voice contact of an cial use permit from the refuge manager.

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16. Hunters must hunt from a tree stand or 13. We prohibit mooring or anchoring of the ground. We prohibit stalking, driving, boats more than 72 hours within the refuge corralling, or any other cooperative form of boundary. hunting. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting CAROLINA SANDHILLS NATIONAL WILDLIFE of white-tailed deer on designated areas of REFUGE the refuge in accordance with State regula- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow tions subject to the following conditions: hunting of mourning dove and woodcock on 1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, A5, A7, B2 through designated areas of the refuge in accordance B4, and B7 through B16 apply. with State regulations subject to the fol- 2. The refuge designates daily limits for lowing conditions: white-tailed deer. 1. All hunters must possess and carry a 3. Hunters much check all white-tailed signed refuge General Hunt Permit and a deer at the refuge check station prior to re- government-issued picture ID. moval from Bulls Island. 2. All hunters must complete a Small D. Sport Fishing. We allow the possession, Game Check Sheet attached to the refuge taking, and transportation of: fish, crabs, General Hunt Permit. You must turn each shellfish, shrimp, and other saltwater species check sheet in daily at one of the small game on designated areas of the refuge in accord- check sheet drop boxes. ance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 3. We prohibit discharge of weapons (see 1. Conditions A7 and B10 through B14 § 27.42 of this chapter) within, into, or across apply. a ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘Closed Area’’. We prohibit entering or crossing a ‘‘No Hunting 2. We prohibit fishing inside the refuge Zone’’ or ‘‘Closed Area’’ to access areas open boat basins at Garris Landing and Bulls Is- land. to hunting. We require consent from refuge personnel to enter a ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or 3. We prohibit cast nets on the pier at ‘‘Closed Area’’ for the purpose of tracking Garris Landing. and/or retrieving legally taken game ani- 4. We prohibit fishing, crabbing, shell fish- mals. ing, and the taking of other saltwater spe- 4. Each youth hunter (age 16 or younger) cies on Bulls Island ponds and managed wetlands (Jacks Creek, Lower and Upper Sum- must remain within sight and normal voice merhouse Ponds). contact and under supervision of an adult age 21 or older with a valid license and appli- 5. We close Marsh Island, White Banks, and cable permit. Each adult may supervise no Sandy Point to public entry from February more than two youth hunters. Each youth 15 through September 15 to protect nesting hunter must possess and carry evidence of birds. This closed area extends from the low mean water mark to the highest elevation on successful completion of a State-approved these islands. hunter education course. 6. We prohibit entering into any area 5. We prohibit loaded firearms (see § 27.42 of ‘‘Closed to Public Entry’’ due to turtle/bird this chapter) within 100 feet (30 m) of main- nesting areas. tained refuge roads or within 500 feet (150 m) 7. All refuge islands are ‘‘Closed to Public of the paved visitor’s drive. We prohibit dis- Entry’’ or occupancy from 1 hour after legal charge of any weapon on or across any part sunset to 1 hour before legal sunrise, except of the refuge road system. We define a during a scheduled refuge big game hunt. ‘‘loaded firearm’’ as a firearm with shells in the magazine or chamber, or, for 8. We prohibit anglers or visitors taking, muzzleloaders, a gun with the percussion possessing, or transporting more than one 3- quart plastic bag of sea shells per person per caps put in place. day from the refuge. 6. Hunters must possess shotguns with shot 9. We prohibit anglers or visitors taking, no larger than No. 5. possessing, or transporting any sea shells 7. Legal shooting hours for September dove containing living organisms from the refuge, hunts are 12 p.m. (noon) to 6:30 p.m. except those shellfish allowed by the State 8. We prohibit discharge of weapons for any according to a recreational or commercial purpose other than to take or attempt to saltwater fishing license and permit. take legal game animals during established 10. We prohibit the taking of sea shells hunting seasons. from the refuge for commercial purposes or 9. We prohibit the possession or use of monetary gain. more than 50 shotgun shells. 11. We prohibit the commercial transport B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of passengers to any refuge island for any of quail, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on purpose without a Special Use Permit from designated areas of the refuge in accordance the refuge manager. with State regulations subject to the fol- 12. We prohibit feeding or harassing por- lowing conditions: poises in any manner. 1. Conditions A1 through A5 and A8 apply.

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2. We require dogs for hunting raccoon and 8. We prohibit the use of dogs for any big opossum. All dogs must wear a collar dis- game hunting. playing the owner’s name, address, and 9. We prohibit the use of plastic flagging. phone number. 10. Youth hunts are for hunters under age 3. Upland game hunters may possess shot- 16. We prohibit adults from possessing or dis- guns with shot no larger than No. 4 or .22 charging firearms during youth deer or tur- caliber rimfire rifles or primitive muzzle- key hunts. loading rifles of .40 caliber or smaller. We 11. We prohibit the use of ATVs, except by prohibit possession of buckshot or slugs. mobility-impaired hunters with a Special 4. Upland game hunters using archery Use Permit during big game hunts. Mobility- equipment must use small game tips on the impaired hunters must have a State Disabled arrows. Hunting license, be wheelchair dependent, 5. All persons participating in refuge fire- need mechanical aids to walk, or have com- arms hunts must wear at least 500 square plete single- or double-leg amputations. inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluorescent- 12. We prohibit turkey hunters from call- orange material above the waist as an outer ing a turkey for another hunter unless both garment that is visible from all sides while hunters have Refuge Quota Turkey Hunt hunting and while en route to and from Permits. hunting areas. This does not apply to rac- 13. We prohibit turkey hunting in the area coon hunters. defined as east of Hwy. 145, south of Rt. 9, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of and north of Hwy. 1. white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on 14. We prohibit discharge of weapons (see designated areas of the refuge in accordance § 27.42(a) of this chapter) for any purpose with State regulations subject to the fol- other than to take or attempt to take legal lowing conditions: game animals during established hunting 1. Conditions A1, A3 through A5, and A8 seasons. apply (with the following exception for con- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on all dition A4: Each adult may supervise no more areas of the refuge, except Martins Lake and than one youth hunter). those areas closed for management purposes, 2. All deer, feral hog, and turkey taken on in accordance with State regulations subject the refuge must be checked in on the date of to the following conditions: take prior to removing the animal from the refuge. 1. We allow fishing from 1 hour before legal 3. During deer and turkey hunts, we pro- sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. hibit hunters from entering the refuge ear- 2. We allow nonmotorized boats and boats lier than 4 a.m. Deer hunters must leave the with electric motors. We allow boats with refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sun- permanently mounted gas motors as long as set. Turkey hunts will end each day at 1 p.m. you lock the propeller out of the water. You Hunters must unload and encase or dis- must hand load and unload boats except at mantle all firearms after 1 p.m. designated boat ramps. We prohibit skidding 4. All persons participating in refuge fire- boats up or down dams or on water control arms deer hunts must wear at least 500 structures. We provide boat ramps at Pool D, square inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken, fluo- Pool L, Honkers Lake, and Mays Lake. rescent-orange material above the waist as 3. We allow bank fishing on all designated an outer garment that is visible from all waters. sides while hunting and while en route to 4. We prohibit bow fishing, fish baskets, and from hunting areas. nets, set hooks, trotlines, or snagging de- 5. During the primitive weapons hunt, you vices. may use bow and arrow, muzzleloading shot- 5. We prohibit snagging of fish by pulling guns (20 gauge or larger), or muzzleloading or jerking any device equipped with one or rifles (.40 caliber or larger). We prohibit re- more hooks through the water for the pur- volving rifles and black-powder handguns. pose of impaling fish. 6. During modern gun hunts, you may use 6. We prohibit swimming or wading in any shotguns, rifles (centerfire and larger than areas of the refuge. .22 caliber), handguns (.357 caliber or larger ERNEST F. HOLLINGS ACE BASIN NATIONAL and barrel length no less than 6 inches [15 WILDLIFE REFUGE cm]), or any weapon allowed during the primitive weapons hunt. We prohibit mili- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow tary, hard-jacketed bullets, and .22 caliber hunting of duck, goose, and coot on des- rimfire rifles during the modern gun hunts. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 7. We prohibit man driving for deer. We de- with State regulations subject to the fol- fine a ‘‘man drive’’ as an organized hunting lowing conditions: technique involving two or more individuals 1. We require each hunter to carry at all where hunters attempt to drive game ani- times while hunting a signed, current refuge mals from cover or habitat for the purpose of hunting regulations brochure containing a shooting or killing the animals or moving refuge hunt permit. The hunt permit is in- them toward other hunters. valid until signed by the hunter.

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2. Each youth hunter (age 15 and under) and after deer season to further control this must remain within sight and normal voice invasive species. You must dispatch all feral contact of an adult age 21 or older. Youth hogs before removing them from the refuge. hunters must have successfully completed a 10. You must hunt deer and feral hogs from State-approved hunter education course. an elevated deer stand. We prohibit shooting 3. We only allow hunting until 12 p.m. big game from a boat. (noon) each day during the State waterfowl 11. We prohibit hunting on or within 100 season. feet (30 m) of all routes marked as roads or 4. We prohibit hunting on Corps of Engi- trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) on the hunt neer dredge spoil sites located on refuge brochure map. property on Jehossee Island. 12. All permanently fixed ground blinds are 5. We prohibit permanent blinds. You must for the mobility-impaired hunt only. remove portable blinds and decoys (see § 27.93 13. We prohibit crossbows on the archery of this chapter) at the end of each day. hunts. We only allow muzzleloading rifles 6. We only allow use of retrieving dogs using a single projectile on the muzzleloader while hunting. hunts. We prohibit buckshot. 7. We allow scouting all year from legal 14. You may use flagging to mark the site sunrise to legal sunset. of hunter entry from roads or trails and 8. Access to the hunt areas is by boat only. again at the stand site. You may use clothes We prohibit boat launching on the refuge. pins with reflective tape between these sites 9. We do not require hunter check-in and to mark the route to the stand. Hunters check out. There is no quota on the number must label all such markers with their full of hunters. name and remove them (see § 27.93 of this B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] chapter) at the end of the hunt. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 15. We require hunters to wear an outer white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated garment visible above the waist that con- areas of the refuge in accordance with State tains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 regulations subject to the following condi- cm2) of solid, florescent-orange material at tions: all times during the muzzleloader and mobil- 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. ity-impaired hunts. 2. We only allow hunting on days des- 16. We prohibit the use of organized drives ignated annually by the refuge within the for taking or attempting to take game. State season. We only allow hunting on designated refuge areas within the Edisto Unit PINCKNEY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and the Combahee Unit. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 3. Except for the special quota permit B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] hunts, we allow only archery or muzzle- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of loader hunting, and there is no quota on the white-tailed deer on designated areas of the number of hunters allowed to participate. refuge in accordance with State regulations During special quota permit hunts, we allow subject to the following conditions: use of centerfire rifles or shotguns. 1. You must have a signed refuge permit on 4. Access into all refuge hunt areas for your person at all times. We require pay- hunting and scouting is by foot or bicycle. ment of a fee for the quota gun hunt. You We may open some refuge roads on hunt may obtain information about the quota days. hunt drawing at the refuge headquarters in 5. We allow scouting all year from legal Savannah, Georgia. sunrise to legal sunset. 2. Hunters must check-in at the designated 6. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier check station between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. and than 5 a.m. on hunt days and must leave the park in the designated area prior to hunting. refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sun- We require personal identification at check- set. in. 7. We do not require hunter check-in and 3. Any movement within the refuge must check out. However, you must check all deer be by foot or bicycle. We limit entry and exit taken during any hunt at the designated ref- points for authorized motor vehicles to des- uge check station before removal from the ignated check stations or other specified refuge. In addition, you must tag all areas (see § 27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit antlerless deer with an antlerless tag pro- entry by boat, and we prohibit hunters to vided by the refuge. leave by boat to reach other parts of the is- 8. The refuge daily bag limit is two land. antlerless deer and one antlered buck that 4. We require hunters to wear an outer gar- must have at least three antler points on one ment that contains a minimum of 500 square side. We define a ‘‘point’’ as an antler projec- inches (3,250 cm2) of hunter-orange material tion of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or more in above the waistline. length. 5. We prohibit participating in organized 9. You may take feral hogs during refuge drives for deer. deer hunts. There is no size or bag limit on 6. Each hunter may place one stand on the hogs. We may offer special hog hunts during refuge during the week preceding the hunt.

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You must remove your stand at the end of and applicable permit. Each adult may su- the hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- pervise no more than two youth hunters. ter). Each youth hunter must possess and carry 7. We prohibit camping on the refuge. evidence of successful completion of a State- 8. We only allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larg- approved hunter education course. er, with slugs. 5. Legal shooting hours for designated ref- 9. If you are a hunter on the refuge, you uge dove hunts are in accordance with State must be in your stand from 1⁄2 hour before law and the times the refuge is open for gen- legal sunrise until 9 a.m. and from 2 hours eral public access. before legal sunset until legal sunset. 6. We allow scouting for dove 1 week prior 10. We prohibit hunting closer than 100 to the designated refuge hunting season. yards (90 m) to U.S. Highway 278 or the Anyone scouting may be on the refuge only check station area, or closer than 200 yards during the times the refuge is open for gen- (180 m) to the residence area. eral public access. 11. We prohibit flagging, blazing, or using 7. You may possess only approved nontoxic other trail-marking devices to locate stands shot (see §32.2(k) while in the field if hunting or for any other purpose. with a shotgun or muzzleloader using shot as 12. Refuge personnel must check deer har- a delivery device to take mourning doves. vested during a scheduled hunt before hunt- 8. Hunters must possess shotguns with shot ers leave the refuge. no larger than No. 5. 13. You may take five deer (no more than 9. We allow use of dogs for the retrieving of four antlerless). mourning doves while hunting. The dog must 14. We close the refuge to the public on wear a collar displaying the owner’s name, hunt days. address, and phone number. 15. Hunters age 15 and younger must possess and carry a valid hunter education card 10. We prohibit discharge of weapons for in order to hunt. any purpose other than to take or attempt to 16. Youth hunters age 15 and younger must take legal game animals during established remain within sight and normal voice con- hunting seasons. tact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a 11. We prohibit entering any area posted as license. One adult may supervise no more ‘‘Closed’’ or ‘‘No Hunting Zone.’’ We prohibit than one youth hunter. hunting any species not listed in the intro- D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on ductory paragraphs A, B, or C on any unit. designated areas of the refuge subject to the B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting following conditions: of raccoon and opossum on designated areas 1. Fishing is permitted year-round. of the refuge in accordance with State regu- 2. Fishing is only permitted from boats, lations subject to the following conditions: into the estuarine waters adjacent to the ref- 1. Conditions A1 through A4, A10, and A11 uge. apply. 2. We allow hunting only on areas, days, SANTEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and times designated annually by the refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow within the State season. hunting of mourning dove on designated 3. We require dogs for hunting raccoon and areas of the Cuddo Unit of the refuge in ac- opossum. All dogs must wear a collar dis- cordance with State regulations subject to playing the owner’s name, address, and the following conditions: phone number. 1. All hunters must possess and carry a 4. You may possess only approved nontoxic signed refuge hunting permit and a govern- shot (see §32.2(k)) while in the field if hunt- ment-issued picture ID. The hunt permit is ing with a shotgun using shot as a delivery invalid until signed by the hunter. device to take game. 2. We require all hunters to sign in and out 5. We prohibit crossbows. at the check station located at the Cuddo en- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of trance gate and report all game taken. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 3. We prohibit discharge of weapons (see refuge in accordance with State regulations §27.42 of this chapter) within, into, or across subject to the following conditions: a ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘Closed Area.’’ We 1. Conditions A1 through A4, A10, and A11 prohibit entering or crossing a ‘‘No Hunting apply. Zone’’ or ‘‘Closed Area’’ to access areas open 2. We allow hunting for white-tailed deer to hunting. We require consent from refuge only as described in the refuge hunt bro- personnel to enter a ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or chure. ‘‘Closed Area’’ for the purpose of tracking D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the and/or retrieving legally taken game ani- refuge in accordance with State regulations mals. subject to the following conditions: 4. Each youth hunter (age 16 or younger) 1. We allow fishing year-round, 24 hours a must remain within sight and normal voice day, except in areas posted as ‘‘Closed contact and under the direct supervision of Areas’’ or in areas seasonally closed for mi- an adult age 21 or older with a valid license gratory bird management in Cantey Bay,

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Black Bottom, Savannah Branch, and refuge ment of a fee for the wheelchair-dependent ponds and impoundments. hunters’ quota gun hunt for deer. Permits, 2. We allow fishing only in Cantey Bay, quota hunt applications, and information Black Bottom, Savannah Branch, and refuge about the quota hunt drawing are available ponds and impoundments from March 1 at the refuge headquarters in Savannah, through October 31. Georgia. 3. We prohibit fishing or boating within 100 2. We allow archery hunting for deer and feet (30 m) of any nesting birds or bird rook- hog from October 1 through October 31 on eries within the refuge boundaries. designated areas. 4. We allow fishing on the inland ponds 3. We authorize bows only for deer/hog only during the times the refuge units are hunting during the archery hunt. We pro- open for general public access or as posted. hibit crossbows (see §27.43 of this chapter). 5. You must possess and carry a signed ref- 4. We allow gun hunting for deer and hog uge fishing permit at all times while fishing during the archery hunt. on the refuge. 5. You may take five deer, no more than 6. We prohibit the use of air-thrust boats, three antlerless and two antlered. There is hovercraft, airboats, and personal no bag limit on feral hogs. watercraft. 6. You must remove hunt stands daily (see §27.93 of this chapter). SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow ignated areas of the refuge in accordance hunting of duck and coot on designated areas with State regulations subject to the fol- north of South Carolina Highway 170 of the lowing conditions: refuge in accordance with State regulations 1. We allow fishing in refuge impound- subject to the following conditions: ments and canals from March 1 through No- 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- vember 30 annually. uge permit at all times while hunting on the 2. We allow fishing in Kingfisher Pond refuge. Permits and general hunting infor- year-round. mation are available at the refuge head- 3. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to quarters in Savanna, Georgia. legal sunset. 2. We only allow temporary blinds. You 4. We allow fishing year-round in the ca- must remove decoys and other personal prop- nals adjacent to the wildlife drive. erty (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the ref- 5. Anglers may only use nonmotorized uge daily. boats and boats with electric motors within 3. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 impounded water. m) of South Carolina Highway 170. WACCAMAW NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel November 1 through November 30 A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow on designated areas of the refuge in accord- hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on ance with State regulations subject to the designated areas of the refuge in accordance following conditions: with State regulations subject to the fol- 1. You must possess and carry a signed ref- lowing conditions: uge permit at all times while hunting on the 1. Hunters must possess and carry at all refuge. Permits and hunt information are times while hunting a signed, current refuge available at the refuge headquarters in Sa- hunting regulations brochure containing a vannah, Georgia. refuge hunt permit. The hunt permit is in- 2. We only allow .22 caliber rimfire rifles or valid until signed by the hunter. shotguns with #2 shot or smaller for squirrel 2. An adult at least age 21 must supervise hunting. all youth hunters age 15 and under. Youth 3. We prohibit handguns. hunters must have successfully completed a 4. We prohibit dogs. State-approved hunter education course. 5. You may take feral hog with weapons 3. We only allow waterfowl hunting until 12 legal for this hunt (no bag limit). p.m. (noon) each Saturday during the State 6. We require a big game license. waterfowl season. Hunters may enter the ref- 7. We require hunters to wear a visible uge no earlier that 5 a.m. on hunt days and outer garment that contains a minimum of must be off the refuge by 2 p.m. 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of hunter-orange 4. We allow scouting Monday through Fri- material above the waistline (except during day during the waterfowl season. Anyone the archery-only deer hunt, the turkey hunt, scouting may not use a firearm and must be and the waterfowl hunt. off the refuge by 2 p.m. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting all species designated areas of the refuge in accordance of migratory birds on the refuge. with State regulations subject to the fol- 6. We prohibit permanent blinds (see §27.93 lowing conditions: of this chapter). Hunters must remove port- 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed able blinds and decoys at the end of each refuge permit at all times. We require pay- day’s hunt.

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7. We only allow use of retrieving dogs 10. The refuge limit on deer is one antlered while hunting. buck per refuge hunt. Hunters can harvest an 8. We do not require hunter check-in and additional two antlerless deer per hunt dur- check out. There is no quota on the number ing coinciding State doe days. of hunters. 11. You may take feral hogs during refuge 9. We prohibit discharge of weapons (see deer hunts. There is no size or bag limit on § 27.42(a) of this chapter) for any purpose hog. We may offer special hog hunts during other than to take or attempt to take legal and after deer season to further control this game animals during established hunting invasive species. You must dispatch all feral seasons. hogs before removing them from the refuge. 10. We prohibit hunting on any unit for 12. We prohibit hunting on or within 100 wildlife species not officially opened to hunt- feet (30 m) of all routes marked as roads or ing or entering any areas posted as ‘‘Closed’’ or ‘‘No Hunting Zones.’’ trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) on the hunt B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting brochure map. of gray squirrel, raccoon, and opossum on 13. You must hunt deer and feral hog from designated areas of the refuge in accordance an elevated deer stand. We prohibit shooting with State regulations subject to the fol- a hog from a boat. lowing conditions: 14. We only allow one portable tree stand 1. Conditions A1, A2, A9, and A10 apply. per hunter and only during the actual days 2. We allow hunting only on days des- of each hunt. You must remove deer stands ignated annually by the refuge within the (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge no State season. We allow upland game hunting later than 3 days after each refuge big game only on designated refuge areas within Ref- hunt. uge Unit 1. 15. We allow hunters to use flagging to 3. We require nontoxic shot in shotguns mark the site of hunter entry from roads or when hunting. We allow .22-caliber rimfire trails and again at the stand site. We allow rifles. hunters to use clothes pins with reflective C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of tape between entry and stand sites to mark white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on the route to the stand. Hunters must label designated areas of the refuge in accordance all such markers with their full name and re- with State regulations subject to the fol- move them at the end of the hunt. lowing conditions: 16. We require hunters to wear an outer 1. Conditions A1, A2, A9, and A10 apply. garment visible above the waist that con- 2. We only allow hunting on days des- tains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 ignated annually by the refuge within the 2 State season. cm ) of solid, fluorescent-orange material at 3. We close refuge hunting areas to the all times during big game hunts except for general public during big game hunts. wild turkey. 4. We allow archery, muzzleloading (black 17. We prohibit the use of organized drives, powder) and centerfire rifles, and shotguns. including the use of boats, as an aid in the 5. We prohibit crossbows, blow guns, and taking or attempting to take big game spe- drugged arrows (see § 32.2(g)). We only allow cies. muzzleloading rifles using a single projectile 18. We prohibit distribution of bait or on the muzzleloader hunts. We prohibit hunting over a baited area (see § 32.2(h)). buckshot, .22 caliber rimfire, and full-metal 19. We limit turkey hunts to annual quota jacketed military ammunition. hunts. We will select hunters by a random 6. Access into all refuge hunt areas for drawing. The selected hunters must possess hunting and scouting is by foot or boat. We signed Refuge Turkey Hunt Permits at all may open some refuge roads on hunt days. times during the hunt. We prohibit ATVs (see § 27.31(f) of this chap- 20. We prohibit turkey hunters from call- ter) and air boats on the refuge. ing a turkey for another hunter unless both 7. We allow scouting all year during day- hunters have Refuge Turkey Hunt Permits. light hours except during the State water- 21. We prohibit turkey hunting in Refuge fowl season. During the waterfowl season, Units 2 and 3. the same regulations that apply to scouting for waterfowl (A4), apply to scouting for big 22. Turkey hunts begin each day at legal game species. sunrise and end each day at 1 p.m., and you 8. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier must unload and case or dismantle all weap- than 5 a.m. on hunt days and must leave the ons (see § 27.42 of this chapter) after 1 p.m. refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sun- 23. During turkey hunts we only allow one set. weapon per hunter. 9. We do not require hunter check-in and 24. The bag limit for the entire hunt is one check out. bearded turkey.

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D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in ac- cluding ice houses) by the end of each day cordance with State regulations. (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

[58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 LAKE ANDES NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6698, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55188, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62047, Dec. 4, 1995; 63 FR migratory game bird hunting on designated 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30791, May 12, 2000; areas of the refuge in accordance with State 65 FR 56408, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. regulations. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland 54449, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54190, Sept. 13, 2005; game hunting on designated areas of the ref- 73 FR 33196, June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45696, Sept. uge in accordance with State regulations. 3, 2009; 75 FR 18426, Apr. 12, 2010] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the refuge in § 32.61 South Dakota. accordance with State regulations.

The following refuge units have been D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with LACREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE applicable refuge-specific regulations. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow HURON WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT hunting of goose, duck, coot, common snipe, sandhill crane, American crow, and mourn- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow ing dove on designated areas of the refuge in migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl accordance with State regulations subject to Production Areas throughout the District in the following condition: We only allow hunt- accordance with State regulations subject to ing of migratory game birds on the Little the following condition: You must remove White River Recreation Area. boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting property, and any materials brought onto of cock ring-necked pheasant and sharptail the area for blind construction by the end of grouse on designated areas of the refuge in each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- accordance with State regulations subject to ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or the following conditions: dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- pose at any time. mit on all areas, except the Little White B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland River Recreation Area. game hunting on Waterfowl Production 2. We prohibit hunting with the aid of a Areas throughout the District in accordance motor vehicle. No person may discharge a with State regulations subject to the fol- firearm within 1⁄2 mile (.8 km) of any motor lowing condition: We prohibit the use of vehicle available for his/her transportation horses for any purpose. unless that motor vehicle is parked in a des- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game ignated parking area. hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of State regulations subject to the following white-tailed and mule deer on designated conditions: areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condi- 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree tions: stands and free-standing elevated platforms on Waterfowl Production Areas from the 1. We require a State permit for muzzle- first Saturday after August 25 through Feb- loader deer hunting. ruary 15. 2. You must possess and carry a refuge per- 2. You must label portable tree stands and mit for archery deer hunting. free-standing elevated platforms with your 3. Condition B2 applies. name and address or current hunting license D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- number so it is legible from the ground. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any with State regulations subject to the fol- purpose. lowing conditions: 4. You must remove portable ground blinds 1. We only allow fishing on Pools 3, 4, 7, 10, and other personal property by the end of the Little White River Recreation Area, and each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- Cedar Creek Trout Ponds 2 and 3. ter). 2. We allow boats with motors on all areas D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on open to fishing, except the Trout Ponds. Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the 3. No person may violate the ‘‘no-wake District in accordance with State regula- zone’’ that includes all waters within 500 feet tions subject to the following condition: You (150 m) of the shoreline or emergent marsh must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing vegetation on any refuge pool, except the equipment, and other personal property (ex- Little White River Recreation Area.

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4. We prohibit the use or possession of live property, and any materials brought onto minnows or bait fish on all waters of the ref- the area for blind construction by the end of uge except the Little White River Recreation each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- Area. ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or 5. We restrict fishing to 1⁄2 hour before dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- legal sunrise and to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset pose at any time. on all refuge waters open to fishing, except B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland the Little White River Recreation Area. game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance LAKE ANDES WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT with State regulations subject to the fol- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow lowing condition: We prohibit the use of migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl horses for any purpose. Production Areas throughout the District in C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game accordance with State regulations subject to hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas the following condition: You must remove throughout the District in accordance with boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal State regulations subject to the following property, and any materials brought onto conditions: the area for blind construction by the end of 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- stands and free-standing elevated platforms ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or on Waterfowl Production Areas from the dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- first Saturday after August 25 through Feb- pose at any time. ruary 15. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland 2. You must label portable tree stands and game hunting on Waterfowl Production free-standing elevated platforms with your Areas throughout the District in accordance name and address or current hunting license with State regulations subject to the fol- number so it is legible from the ground. lowing condition: We prohibit the use of 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any horses for any purpose. purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game 4. You must remove portable ground blinds hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and other personal property by the end of throughout the District in accordance with each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- State regulations subject to the following ter). conditions: D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 1. We allow the use of archery equipment Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the only for big game hunting on Atkins Water- District in accordance with State regula- fowl Production Area in Lincoln County. tions subject to the following condition: You 2. We allow portable tree stands and free- must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing standing elevated platforms to be left on Wa- equipment, and other personal property (ex- terfowl Production Areas from the first Sat- cluding ice houses) by the end of each day urday after August 25 through February 15. (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. You must label portable tree stands and freestanding elevated platforms with your SAND LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE name and address or current hunting license A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow number so it is legible from the ground. hunting of waterfowl on designated portions 4. You must remove portable ground blinds of the refuge in accordance with State regu- and other personal property at the end of lations subject to the following conditions: each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- 1. We allow hunters to use the spaced pe- ter). rimeter blinds on a first-come, first-served 5. We prohibit the use of horses for any basis located along those posted sections of purpose. road right-of-way closed to hunting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on 2. We restrict vehicle parking to des- Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the ignated parking lots in the vicinity of the District in accordance with State regula- waterfowl blind areas (see § 27.31 of this chap- tions subject to the following condition: You ter). must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing 3. Unarmed waterfowl hunters on the pe- equipment, and other personal property (ex- rimeter of the refuge may retrieve downed cluding ice houses) by the end of each day waterfowl up to 100 yards (90 m) inside the (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). refuge boundary. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting MADISON WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and par- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow tridge on designated portions of the refuge in migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl accordance with State regulations subject to Production Areas throughout the District in the following conditions: accordance with State regulations subject to 1. The game bird season begins the Monday the following condition: You must remove following closure of the refuge firearms deer boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal season and continues through December 31.

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2. Refuge access is ‘‘walk-in’’ only. We pro- SAND LAKE WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT hibit motor vehicles, bicycles, snowmobiles, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow and all-terrain vehicles (see § 27.31(f) of this migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl chapter). Production Areas throughout the District in C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of accordance with State regulations subject to deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- the following condition: You must remove cordance with State regulations subject to boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal the following conditions: property, and any materials brought onto 1. Only firearms deer hunters with a Sand the area for blind construction by the end of Lake refuge permit (you must possess and each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- carry) may hunt deer on the refuge. ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or 2. Hunters with a valid State archery li- dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- cense may hunt on the refuge during the es- pose at any time. tablished refuge archery deer season. Consult B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland the refuge manager for current season dates. game hunting on Waterfowl Production 3. All individuals afield during the refuge Areas throughout the District in accordance firearms deer season must wear a minimum with State regulations subject to the fol- 2 of 400 square inches (2,600 cm ) of solid fluo- lowing condition: We prohibit the use of rescent orange material on the head, chest, horses for any purpose. and back that must be visible at all times. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game 4. We allow portable, elevated hunting hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas platforms not attached to trees and portable throughout the District in accordance with ground blinds, but they must bear the name State regulations subject to the following and address of the owner or user or the year conditions: and big game tag number of the owner or 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree user. The labeling must be readily visible stands and free-standing elevated platforms and legible. on Waterfowl Production Areas from the 5. Beginning the Saturday after August 25 first Saturday after August 25 through Feb- licensed archery deer hunters and firearms ruary 15. deer hunters holding refuge permits (you 2. You must label portable tree stands and must possess and carry) may place tree free-standing elevated platforms with your stands, elevated platforms, and portable name and address or current hunting license ground blinds on the refuge. Hunters must number so it is legible from the ground. remove all such devices (see § 27.93 of this 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any chapter) by February 15. purpose. 6. Deer hunters may enter the refuge 1 4. You must remove portable ground blinds hour before legal shooting time and remain and other personal property by the end of no longer than 1 hour after shooting time each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- ends. ter). 7. Refuge access is ‘‘walk-in’’ only. We D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on allow vehicles on designated refuge roads Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the ONLY for retrieving harvested deer and District in accordance with State regula- ONLY during the following times: 9:30–10 tions subject to the following condition: You a.m., 1:30–2 p.m., and from the end of legal must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing shooting time to 1 hour after the end of equipment, and other personal property (ex- shooting time (see § 27.31 of this chapter). cluding ice houses) by the end of each day 8. We restrict vehicle parking to des- (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). ignated parking lots in the vicinity of the waterfowl blind areas (see § 27.31 of this chap- WAUBAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ter). A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 9. We prohibit bicycles, snowmobiles, and B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] all-terrain vehicles at all times (see § 27.31(f) C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer hunt- of this chapter). ing on designated areas in accordance with D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on State regulations subject to the following designated areas of the refuge in accordance conditions: with State regulations subject to the fol- 1. We prohibit deer hunting on Head- lowing conditions: quarters Island. 1. Fishing hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal 2. We prohibit erecting tree stands prior to sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. hunt start dates. Hunters must remove them 2. We prohibit motorized vehicles on the (see § 27.93 of this chapter) by the end of the ice during winter (see § 27.31 of this chapter). hunt. 3. We allow ice fishing shanties, but an- 3. Hunters may launch nonmotorized glers must remove them (see § 27.93 of this watercraft from designated access points to chapter) daily. travel to islands. 4. We prohibit open fires (see § 27.95 of this 4. We close archery seasons during refuge chapter). firearm seasons.

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5. We prohibit deer drives during archery each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- seasons. We define a drive as the act of chas- ter). ing, pursuing, disturbing, or otherwise di- D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on recting deer so as make the animals more Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the susceptible to harvest by another hunter. District in accordance with State regula- 6. Refuge firearm hunters must wear a tions subject to the following condition: You minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing solid flourescent-orange material visible on equipment, and other personal property (ex- the head, chest, and back. cluding ice houses) by the end of each day 7. You must label portable tree stands and (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). freestanding elevated platforms with your [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 60 name and address or current hunting license FR 62047, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47381, Sept. 9, number so it is legible from the ground. 1997; 65 FR 30791, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56408, D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 54362, 54452, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. with State regulations subject to the fol- 17, 2004; 70 FR 54190, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR lowing conditions: 33197, June 11, 2008; 75 FR 18426, Apr. 12, 2010] 1. We allow ice fishing after refuge firearm deer seasons close. We prohibit open water § 32.62 Tennessee. fishing at any time. 2. Anglers must not be on the ice until 1 The following refuge units have been hour prior to legal sunrise and must be off opened for hunting and/or fishing, and the ice by 1 hour after legal sunset. are listed in alphabetical order with 3. Anglers must remove ice shacks (see applicable refuge-specific regulations. § 27.93 of this chapter) daily prior to closed fishing hours. CHICKASAW NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 4. We restrict angler foot travel to posted A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow access points, public roads, and lake ice. hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, WAUBAY WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow with State regulations subject to the fol- migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl lowing conditions: Production Areas throughout the District in 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with accordance with State regulations subject to the exception of legal hunting/fishing activi- the following condition: You must remove ties. boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road property, and any materials brought onto vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see the area for blind construction by the end of § 27.31(f) of this chapter). each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- 3. You must possess and carry a signed ref- ter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or uge permit and report game taken as speci- dead vegetation onto the refuge for any pur- fied within the permit. pose at any time. 4. Legal hunting hours for duck, goose, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland coot, and merganser are 1⁄2 hour before legal game hunting on Waterfowl Production sunrise to 12 p.m. (noon) Areas throughout the District in accordance 5. Mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe sea- with State regulations subject to the fol- sons close during all firearms and muzzle- lowing condition: We prohibit the use of loader deer seasons. horses for any purpose. 6. You may only use portable blinds, and C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game you must remove all boats, blinds, and de- hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas coys (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the ref- throughout the District in accordance with uge by 1 p.m. daily. State regulations subject to the following 7. We allow hunters to access the refuge no conditions: more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree no more than 2 hours after legal sunset. stands and free-standing elevated platforms 8. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must on Waterfowl Production Areas from the remain within sight and normal voice con- first Saturday after August 25 through Feb- tact and under supervision of an adult age 21 ruary 15. or older. One adult hunter may supervise no 2. You must label portable tree stands and more than two youth hunters. free-standing elevated platforms with your B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting name and address or current hunting license of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, and opos- number so it is legible from the ground. sum on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any cordance with State regulations subject to purpose. the following conditions: 4. You must remove portable ground blinds 1. Conditions A1 through A3, and A7 and other personal property by the end of through A8 apply.

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2. Spring squirrel season is closed on the 5. We allow hunters access to the refuge refuge. from 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise to 11⁄2 3. Squirrel, rabbit, and quail seasons close hours after legal sunset. during all firearms and muzzleloader deer 6. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road seasons. vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge. 4. We allow hunting for raccoon and opos- 7. We prohibit the use of horses or other sum from legal sunset to legal sunrise. animal conveyances on refuge hunts. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 8. Youth hunters under age 16 must remain white-tailed deer and turkey on designated in sight and normal voice contact with an areas of the refuge in accordance with State adult hunter age 21 or older. One adult regulations subject to the following condi- hunter may supervise no more than two tions: youth hunters. 1. Conditions A1 through A3, and A7 9. We allow the use of dogs to retrieve through A8 (each adult may supervise only geese. one youth hunter) apply. 10. You may use only portable blinds, and 2. You may only participate in the refuge you must remove all boats, blinds, and de- turkey hunts with a special quota permit coys from the refuge at the end of each day. issued through a random drawing. You may B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting obtain information for permit applications of squirrel on designated areas of the refuge at the refuge headquarters. in accordance with State regulations subject 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic to the following conditions: shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting turkey. 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. 4. We only allow the use of portable blinds 2. We set and publish season dates and bag and tree stands on the refuge. You must re- limits annually in the refuge public use regu- move blinds, tree stands, and all other per- lations available at the refuge office. sonal equipment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this 3. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 chapter) from the refuge at the end of each m) of any building, public use road, or boat day’s hunt. launching ramp. 4. We allow hunters access to the refuge D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on from 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise to 11⁄2 designated areas of the refuge in accordance hours after legal sunset. with State regulations subject to the fol- 5. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road lowing conditions: vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise § 27.31(f) of this chapter). to legal sunset. 6. We prohibit the use of horses or other 2. We only allow fishing with pole and line animal conveyances on refuge hunts. or rod and reel. 7. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must 3. We prohibit possession of unauthorized remain within sight and normal voice con- fishing gear, including trotlines, limblines, tact of an adult age 21 or older. One adult juglines, yo-yos, nets, spears, and snag hunter may supervise no more than two hooks, while fishing on the refuge. youth hunters. 4. We allow the use of bow and arrow or a 8. We do not open for spring squirrel hunt- gig to take nongame fish on refuge waters. ing. 5. We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance CROSS CREEKS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE with State regulations subject to the fol- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow lowing conditions: hunting of Canada geese (September season 1. Conditions B1 through B8 (one adult only) on designated areas of the refuge in ac- hunter may supervise no more than one cordance with State regulations subject to youth hunter) apply. the following conditions: 2. You may only participate in the refuge 1. The refuge is open daily from 1⁄2 hour be- quota deer hunts with a special quota permit fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun- issued through random drawing. Information set, with the exception of legal hunting and/ for permit applications is available at the or fishing activities. refuge headquarters. 2. We require a refuge hunt permit for all D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- hunters age 16 and older. We charge a fee for ignated areas of the refuge in accordance all hunt permits. You must possess and carry with State regulations subject to the fol- a valid refuge permit while hunting on the lowing conditions: refuge. 1. We allow fishing on refuge pools and res- 3. We set and publish season dates and bag ervoirs from March 16 through November 14 limits annually in the refuge hunting regula- from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour tions available at the refuge office. after legal sunset. 4. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 2. We prohibit bows and arrows, trotlines, m) of any building, public use road, or boat limblines, jugs, and slat baskets in refuge launching ramp. pools and reservoirs.

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3. We prohibit taking of frog and turtle on 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting turkey. 4. We prohibit leaving boats unattended on 4. We only allow the use of portable blinds the refuge. and tree stands on the refuge. You must re- 5. We limit boats to no-wake speed on all move blinds, tree stands, and all other per- refuge impoundments and reservoirs. sonal equipment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each HATCHIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE day’s hunt. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 5. We allow archery-only hunting on des- hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge (refer to the ref- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance uge brochure). with State regulations subject to the fol- 6. We only allow archery hunting the first lowing conditions: 16 days of the State season. 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with 7. We are closed to Youth-Deer hunting. the exception of legal hunting/fishing activi- D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on ties. designated areas of the refuge in accordance 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road with State regulations subject to the fol- vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see lowing conditions: § 27.31(f) of this chapter). 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. 3. You must possess and carry a signed ref- 2. We only allow fishing with pole and line uge permit and report game taken as speci- or rod and reel. fied within the permit. 3. We prohibit possession of unauthorized 4. We only allow waterfowl hunting on fishing gear, including trotlines, limblines, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Legal juglines, yo-yos, nets, spears, and snag hunting hours for duck, goose, coot, and hooks, while fishing on the refuge. merganser are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 4. We allow use of a bow and arrow or gig 12 p.m. (noon). to take nongame fish on refuge waters. 5. Mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe sea- 5. We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the sons close during all deer archery and quota refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). gun hunts. 6. We seasonally close the sanctuary areas 6. We allow only portable blinds, and hunt- of the refuge to the public November 15 ers must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys through March 15. (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from 7. We open Oneal Lake for bank fishing the refuge by 1 p.m. daily. during a restricted season and for authorized 7. We allow hunters to access the refuge no special events. Information on events and more than 2 hours before legal sunrise, and season dates is available at the refuge head- they must leave the refuge no more than 2 quarters. hours after legal sunset. 8. We allow the use of nonmotorized boats 8. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must and boats with electric motors only. remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult (age 21 or older). LAKE ISOM NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, and opos- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] sum on designated areas of the refuge in ac- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting cordance with State regulations subject to of squirrel and raccoon on the refuge in ac- the following conditions: cordance with State regulations subject to 1. Conditions A1 through A3 and A7 the following conditions: through A8 apply. 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with 2. Spring squirrel season is closed on the the exception of legal hunting/fishing activi- refuge. ties. 3. We close all small game hunts during the 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road refuge deer archery and quota gun hunts. vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see 4. Hunting hours for raccoon and opossum § 27.31(f) of this chapter). are legal sunset to legal sunrise. 3. We set and publish season dates and bag C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of limits annually in the refuge Public Use Reg- white-tailed deer and turkey on designated ulations available at the refuge office. areas of the refuge in accordance with State 4. You must possess and carry a valid ref- regulations subject to the following condi- uge permit and report game taken as speci- tions: fied within the permit. 1. Conditions A1 through A3, A7, and A8 5. We allow hunters to access the refuge no (each adult may supervise only one youth more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and hunter) apply. no more than 2 hours after legal sunset. 2. You may only participate in the refuge 6. Hunting hours for raccoon are 7 p.m. to deer gun hunts with a special quota permit 12 p.m. (midnight). issued through random drawing. Information 7. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must for permit applications and season dates is remain within sight and normal voice con- available at the refuge headquarters. tact of an adult age 21 or older. One adult

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hunter may supervise no more than two Natural Area in accordance with State regu- youth hunters. lations subject to the following conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery 1. Conditions A1 through A3, A7, and A9 only hunting for white-tailed deer on the ref- apply. uge in accordance with State regulations 2. Spring squirrel season is closed on the subject to the following conditions: refuge. 1. Conditions B1 through B5, B7 (each adult 3. Squirrel, rabbit, and quail seasons close may only supervise one youth hunter) apply. during all firearms and muzzleloader deer 2. We only allow the use of portable blinds seasons. and tree stands on the refuge. You must re- 4. Hunting hours for raccoon and opossum move blinds, tree stands, and all other per- are legal sunset to legal sunrise. sonal equipment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of from the refuge at the end of each day. white-tailed deer and turkey on designated D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the areas of the refuge in accordance with State refuge in accordance with State regulations regulations subject to the following condi- subject to the following conditions: tions: 1. We open all waters of Lake Isom to fish- 1. Conditions A1 through A3, and A7 ing only from March 16 through November 14 through A9 (each adult may supervise only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. one youth hunter) apply. 2. We only allow boats with electric or out- 2. You may only participate in the refuge board motors of 10 hp or less. turkey hunts with a special quota permit 3. We prohibit taking frog or turtle from issued through random drawing. Information refuge waters (see § 27.21 of this chapter). for permit applications is available at the refuge headquarters. LOWER HATCHIE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting turkey (see § 32.2(k)). A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 4. We only allow the use of portable blinds hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, and tree stands on the refuge. You must re- mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe on des- move blinds, tree stands, and all other per- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance sonal equipment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this with State regulations subject to the fol- chapter) from the refuge at the end of each lowing conditions: day’s hunt. 1. The refuge is a day-use area only with 5. We allow archery-deer hunting only on the exception of legal hunting/fishing activi- the northern unit of Sunk Lake Public Use ties. Natural Area. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see designated areas of the refuge and the Sunk § 27.31(f) of this chapter). Lake Public Use Natural Area in accordance 3. You must possess and carry a signed ref- with State regulations subject to the fol- uge permit and report game taken as speci- lowing conditions: fied within the permit. 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise 4. Legal hunting hours for duck, goose, to legal sunset. coot, and merganser are 1⁄2 hour before legal 2. We only allow fishing with pole and line sunrise to 12 p.m. (noon). or rod and reel. 5. Mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe sea- 3. We prohibit possession of unauthorized sons close during all firearms and muzzle- fishing gear, including trotlines, limblines, loader deer seasons. juglines, yo-yos, nets, spears, and snag 6. You may only use portable blinds, and hooks, while fishing on the refuge. you must remove all boats, blinds, and de- 4. We allow use of a bow and arrow or a gig coys (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the ref- to take nongame fish on refuge waters. uge by 1 p.m. daily. 5. We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the 7. We allow hunters to access the refuge no refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and 6. We seasonally close the sanctuary area no more than 2 hours after legal sunset. of the refuge and the southern unit of Sunk 8. We close Sunk Lake Public Use Natural Lake Public Use Natural Area to the public Area to all migratory game bird hunting, November 15 through March 15. and we close the southern unit of Sunk Lake 7. We allow the use of nonmotorized boats Public Use Natural Area to all hunting. and boats with electric motors only on Sunk 9. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must Lake Public Use Natural Area. remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. One adult REELFOOT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hunter may supervise no more than two youth hunters. Refer to § 32.36 Kentucky for regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting TENNESSEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge and A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the northern unit of Sunk Lake Public Use hunting of Canada geese (September season

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only) on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 7. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road cordance with State regulations and subject vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see to the following conditions: § 27.31(f) of this chapter). 1. The refuge is open daily from 1⁄2 hour be- 8. We prohibit the use of horses and other fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun- animal conveyances on refuge hunts. set, with the exception of legal hunting/fish- 9. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must ing activities. remain within sight and normal voice con- 2. We require a refuge hunt permit for all tact and under supervision of an adult age 21 hunters age 16 and older. We charge a fee for or older. One adult may supervise no more all hunt permits. You must possess and carry than two youth hunters. a valid refuge permit while hunting on the 10. We do not open for spring squirrel hunt- refuge. ing on the refuge 3. We set and publish season dates and bag limits annually in the refuge Public Use Reg- 11. You may take coyote and beaver inci- ulations available at the refuge office. dental to legal hunting activities. 4. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of m) of any building, public use road, or boat white-tailed deer and turkey on designated launching ramp. areas of the refuge in accordance with State 5. We allow access for goose hunting on the regulations subject to the following condi- refuge 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise until 11⁄2 tions: hours after legal sunset. 1. Conditions B1 through B5, B7 through B9 6. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road (each adult may only supervise one youth vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge. hunter), and B11 apply. 7. We prohibit the use of horses or other 2. You may only participate in the refuge animal conveyances on refuge hunts. quota deer hunts with a special quota permit 8. Youth hunters under age 16 must remain issued through random drawing. Information in sight and normal voice contact with adult for permit applications is available at the hunters age 21 or older. One adult hunter refuge headquarters. You must possess and may supervise no more than two youth hunt- carry a valid refuge permit while hunting on ers. the refuge. 9. We allow the use of dogs to retrieve D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- geese. ignated portions of the refuge in accordance 10. You may use only portable blinds, and with State regulations subject to the fol- you must remove all boats, blinds, and de- lowing conditions: coys from the refuge at the end of each day. 1. We allow fishing in Swamp Creek, Sul- 11. We prohibit hunters cutting vegetation phur Well Bay, Bennetts Creek, and all inte- and bringing exotic/invasive vegetation to rior impoundments from March 16 through the refuge. November 14. The remainder of the refuge 12. We restrict the Duck River Bottoms portion of Kentucky Lake will remain open unit to a quota goose hunt only. You may year-round. We allow bank fishing year- only participate in the quota hunt with a round along Refuge Lane, from the New special quota permit issued through random drawing. Information for permit application Johnsonville Pump Station, and from is available at the refuge headquarters. Busseltown Pump Station areas. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 2. We limit boats to no wake speed on all of squirrel and raccoon on designated areas refuge impoundments. of the refuge in accordance with State regu- 3. We prohibit leaving boats unattended on lations subject to the following conditions: the refuge. 1. Condition A1 applies. 4. We allow fishing on interior refuge im- 2. We require a refuge hunt permit for all poundments from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise hunters age 16 and older. We charge a fee for to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. all hunt permits. You must possess and carry 5. We close the Grassy Lake heron rookery a valid refuge hunt permit while hunting on to all public entry as posted November 15 the refuge. through August 31. 3. We set and publish season dates and bag 6. We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the limits annually in the refuge Public Use Reg- refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). ulations available at the refuge office. 4. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 m) of any building, public use road, or boat FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6698, Feb. 11, launching ramp. 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62047, 5. We allow hunters access to the refuge Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47382, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR from 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise to 11⁄2 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30791, May 12, 2000; hours after legal sunset, with the exception 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58950, Sept. of raccoon hunting. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54454, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 6. We allow hunting for raccoon from legal 54191, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33197, June 11, 2008; sunset to legal sunrise. 74 FR 45697, Sept. 3, 2009]

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§ 32.63 Texas. hunt. Hunters must have goose decoys to hunt the Special Goose Hunt Areas. We allow The following refuge units have been a minimum of two and a maximum of six opened for hunting and/or fishing, and persons per permit. All Special Goose Hunt are listed in alphabetical order with Area hunters must accompany a valid permit applicable refuge-specific regulations. holder. Individuals in each group must set up and stay in their permitted area and stay ANAHUAC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE within 50 feet (15 m) of each other unless re- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow trieving goose. hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- 6. We randomly draw permits the morning ignated areas of the refuge in accordance of the hunt for the East Unit Special Duck with State regulations subject to the fol- Hunt Areas. Hunters must set up within 50 lowing conditions: yards (45 m) of the post marker and must 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the stay within 50 feet (15 m) of each other un- State for the September teal season, youth- less retrieving waterfowl. We allow a min- only season, and duck and coot regular sea- imum of two and a maximum of six persons son in the Texas South Zone, and goose reg- per permit. ular season in the Texas East Zone, with the 7. We allow hunting in the Pace Tract exception that we will prohibit duck (not in- daily during the September teal season and cluding the September teal and youth-only regular waterfowl season. seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until 8. All hunters using the Oyster Bayou Boat the last Saturday in October. If the State- Ramp must register at the main refuge en- specified duck and coot regular season opens trance. later than the last Saturday in October, then 9. We allow hunting in portions of the Mid- hunting on the refuge will open consistent dleton Tract daily during the September teal with the State-specified season date. season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and 2. You must possess and carry a current Wednesdays of the regular waterfowl season. signed refuge hunting permit while hunting We restrict motorized boats in inland waters on all hunt units of the refuge. of the Middleton Tract to motors of 25 hp or 3. Hunters may enter the refuge hunt units less or electric trolling motors. no earlier than 4 a.m. Hunting starts at the 10. Hunters age 17 and under must be under designated legal shooting time and ends at 12 the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt older. units by 12:30 p.m. We close refuge hunt units 11. We only allow shotguns for waterfowl on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s hunting. Day. 12. We prohibit the use of airboats, marsh 4. We allow hunting in portions of the East buggies, ATVs (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter) Unit on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays and personal watercraft. during the regular waterfowl season. We re- 13. On inland waters of refuge hunt areas quire payment of a $10 daily or $40 annual fee open to motorized boats, we restrict the op- to hunt on the East Unit. All hunters must eration of motorized boats to lakes, ponds, check in and out through the check station ditches, and other waterways. We prohibit when accessing the East Unit by vehicle. We the operation of motorized boats on or will allow a limited number of parties to ac- through emergent wetland vegetation. cess the East Unit by vehicle. All hunters en- 14. On inland waters of the refuge hunt tering the East Unit through the check sta- areas open to motorized boats, we restrict tion will designate a hunt area on a first- the use of boats powered by air-cooled or ra- come-first-served basis (special duck hunt diator-cooled engines to those powered by a areas will be assigned through a random single engine of 25 hp or less and utilizing a drawing). We will require hunters to remain propeller 9 inches (22.5 cm) in diameter or in an assigned area for that day’s hunt. We less. allow hunters to access designated areas of 15. We only allow vehicular travel on des- the East Unit by boat from Jackson Ditch, ignated roads and in parking areas. We pro- East Bay Bayou, or Onion Bayou. We require hibit hunting from roads and blocking access hunters accessing the East Unit by boat to any road or trail entering or on the refuge from Jackson Ditch, East Bay Bayou, or (see § 27.31(h) of this chapter). Onion Bayou to pay the $40 annual fee. We 16. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. prohibit access to the East Unit Reservoirs We allow portable blinds or temporary nat- from Onion Bayou via boat. We prohibit the ural vegetation blinds. You must remove all use of motorized boats on the East Unit, ex- blinds from the refuge daily (see §§ 27.93 and cept on ponds accessed from Jackson Ditch 27.94 of this chapter). via Onion Bayou. We prohibit motorized 17. The minimum permitted distance be- boats launching from the East Unit. tween hunt parties is 200 yards (180 m). 5. We allow hunting on the East Unit Spe- 18. Dogs accompanying hunters must be cial Goose Hunt Areas by permit on a first- under the immediate control of handlers at come, first-served basis the morning of the all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).

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19. You must remove all decoys, boats, cluding 144 square inches (936 cm2) visible in spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equip- front and 144 square inches visible in rear. ment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the ref- Some hunter orange must appear on head uge daily. We prohibit the use of plastic flag- gear. ging, reflectors, or reflective tape. 9. You must unload and encase all firearms B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] while in a vehicle. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 10. You may not hunt on or across any part D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- of the refuge road system, or hunt from a ve- bing on designated areas of the refuge in ac- hicle on any refuge road or road right-of- cordance with State regulations subject to way. the following conditions: 11. You may hunt white-tailed deer and 1. We allow fishing and crabbing on shore- feral hog on designated areas of Matagorda line areas on East Galveston Bay, along East Island in accordance with the State permit Bay Bayou on the East Bay Bayou Tract, system as administered by Texas Parks and along West Line Road to the southern end of Wildlife Department. Shoveler Pond, along the canal from the 12. We prohibit hunters possessing hand- Oyster Bayou Boat Ramp to the southwest guns during archery and rifle hunts. We corner of Shoveler Pond, and along the allow the use of archery equipment and banks of Shoveler Pond. centerfire rifles in accordance with State 2. We allow fishing and crabbing only with law. pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. 13. We only allow you to use biodegradable We prohibit the use any method not ex- flagging to mark trails and your hunt stand pressly allowed, including trotlines, setlines, location during the archery and rifle hunts jug lines, limb lines, bows and arrows, gigs, on the refuge. We color code the flagging spears, or crab traps. used each weekend during the rifle hunts. 3. We allow cast netting for bait for per- You must use the designated flagging color sonal use along waterways in areas open to specified for particular hunt dates. We pro- the public and along public roads. vide this information on the refuge hunt per- 4. We prohibit boats and other floatation mit and in refuge regulations sent to permit- devices on inland waters. You may launch tees. You must remove flagging (see § 27.93 of motorized boats in East Bay at the East Bay this chapter) at the end of the hunt. Boat Ramp on Westline Road and at the Oys- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- ter Bayou Boat Ramp (boat canal). We pro- ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- hibit the launching of airboats or personal lowing conditions: watercraft on the refuge. You may launch 1. You may not use crab traps in any ref- nonmotorized boats only along East Bay uge marshes, including Matagorda Island. Bayou and along the shoreline of East Gal- 2. Beginning April 15 through October 15, veston Bay. you may fish on the refuge only in areas des- 5. We prohibit fishing from or mooring to ignated in the refuge fishing brochure. water control structures. 3. You may fish all year in marshes on Matagorda Island and in areas designated in ARANSAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the refuge fishing brochure. A. Hunting of Migratory Birds. [Reserved] BALCONES CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] REFUGE C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow areas of the refuge subject to the following hunting of mourning, white-wing, rock, and conditions: Eurasian-collared doves on designated areas 1. We may immediately close the entire of the refuge in accordance with State regu- refuge or any portion thereof to hunting in lations subject to the following conditions: the event of the appearance of whooping 1. We allow hunting on the refuge during cranes in the hunt area. limited periods of the State-designated hunt- 2. You must obtain a refuge permit and pay ing season. We publish these dates in the an- a fee. nual refuge hunting brochure. 3. You may not use dogs to trail game. 2. We allow hunting in designated areas, 4. You may not possess alcoholic beverages from noon to sunset, Saturdays and Sundays. while on the refuge. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic 5. We will annually designate bag limits in shot while in the field. the refuge hunt brochure. 4. We require all hunters to obtain and pos- 6. We allow archery hunting within the sess a refuge permit and pay a hunt fee. deer season for the county on specified days 5. We allow dogs to retrieve game birds listed in the refuge hunt brochure. during the hunt, but the dogs must be under 7. We allow firearm hunting within the control of the handler at all times and not deer season for the county on specified days allowed to roam free. listed in the refuge hunt brochure. 6. All hunters must be age 12 or older. An 8. Firearm hunters must wear a total of 400 adult age 21 or older must supervise hunters square inches (10.16 m2) hunter orange in- ages 12-17 (inclusive).

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7. We prohibit use or possession of alcohol. which must include a hunter orange hat or 8. We may immediately close the entire cap. refuge or any portion thereof to hunting for 8. We require refuge permits and the pay- the protection of resources, as determined by ment of a hunt fee. the refuge manager. 9. You may not use dogs for hunting. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 10. You may not camp. of turkey on designated areas of the refuge 11. You may only use vehicles on des- in accordance with State regulations subject ignated roads and parking areas. to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A3, A4, A7, and A8 apply. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 2. We require hunters to check in and out BIG BOGGY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE of a hunt area. 3. We allow bows and arrows, shotguns, and A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow rifles. hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- 4. We may immediately close the entire ignated areas of the refuge in accordance refuge or any portion thereof to hunting for with State regulations subject to the fol- the protection of resources, as determined by lowing conditions: the refuge manager. 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the 5. Hunters must be at least 12 years of age. State for the September teal season, youth- An adult 21 years of age or older must super- only season, and duck and coot regular sea- vise hunters between the ages of 12 and 17 son in the Texas South Zone, and goose reg- (inclusive). ular season in the Texas East Zone, with the 6. We annually establish bag limits for tur- exception that we will prohibit duck (not in- key and publish these bag limits in the an- cluding the September teal and youth-only nual hunt brochure. seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until 7. We require hunters to visibly wear 400 the last Saturday in October. If the State- 2 square inches (2,600 cm ) of hunter orange on specified duck and coot regular season opens the outermost layer of the head, chest and later than the last Saturday in October, then back, which must include a hunter orange hunting on the refuge will open consistent hat or cap. with the State-specified season date. 8. We require that hunters check-in all har- 2. We prohibit the building or use of pits vested game at the refuge check station on and permanent blinds. the day of the hunt. 9. We allow use of portable hunting stands. 3. We only allow the use of airboats in tidal They may be set up during scouting week, navigable waters unless otherwise posted. but must be removed when a hunter’s permit 4. We prohibit target practice on the ref- expires (see §27.93 of this chapter). We pro- uge. hibit hunters from driving nails, spikes, or B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] other objects into trees or hunting from C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] stands secured with objects driven into trees D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] (see §27.61 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 BRAZORIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE m) of adjoining private property lines or A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow from a road open to vehicular traffic and/or hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- within 200 yards (180 m) of a building. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of with State regulations subject to the fol- white-tailed deer and feral hogs on des- lowing conditions: ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We require permits and payment of fees 1. We allow hunting in November, Decem- for the Otter Slough Permit Waterfowl Hunt. ber, and/or January. Hunters must abide by all terms and condi- 2. We require hunters to check in and out tions set forth by the permit. daily at designated check stations. 2. Season dates will be concurrent with the 3. We allow bows and arrows, shotguns, and State for the September teal season, youth- rifles. only season, and duck and coot regular sea- 4. We may immediately close to hunting son in the Texas South Zone, and goose reg- the entire refuge or any portion thereof for ular season in the Texas East Zone, with the the protection of resources as determined by exception that we will prohibit duck (not in- the refuge manager. cluding the September teal and youth-only 5. Hunters must be at least 12 years of age. seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until An adult 21 years of age or older must super- the last Saturday in October. If the State- vise hunters between the ages of 12 and 17 specified duck and coot regular season opens (inclusive). later than the last Saturday in October, then 6. The refuge will set bag limits. hunting on the refuge will open consistent 7. We require hunters to wear 400 square with the State-specified season date. inches (2,600 cm2) of hunter orange on the 3. We prohibit the building of pits and per- outermost layer of the head, chest, and back, manent blinds.

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4. You must possess and carry a refuge per- 3. You may possess no shot larger than #4 mit to hunt on certain portions of the hunt- on the hunting area. ing area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 5. We only allow the use of airboats in tidal of quail in the month of February and squir- navigable waters unless otherwise posted. rel and rabbit in the months of February and 6. We prohibit target practice on the ref- September on designated areas of the refuge uge. subject to the following conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We require you to check in and out of C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] the hunt area. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in ac- 2. We allow only shotguns. cordance with State regulations subject to 3. You may possess no shot larger than #4 the following conditions: on the hunting area. 1. We allow fishing only on Nick’s Lake, 4. You must plug shotguns to hold no more Salt Lake, and Lost Lake and along the Salt than three shells during the September dove Lake Weir Dike and the Bastrop Bayou Pub- season. lic Fishing Areas. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 2. We allow access for shore fishing at white-tailed deer and feral hogs on des- Bastrop Bayou, Clay Banks and Salt Lake ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- Public Fishing Areas, and Salt Lake Weir lowing conditions: Dike. 1. You may archery hunt as listed in the 3. We open Bastrop Bayou to fishing 24 refuge hunt information sheet. You must ob- hours a day; we prohibit camping. tain a refuge permit and pay a hunt fee. 4. We open all other fishing areas from 2. We allow hunting with firearms includ- legal sunrise to legal sunset. ing shotguns, 20 gauge or larger, loaded with 5. We only allow nonmotorized boat rifled slug during a special youth hunt as launching at the Salt Lake Public Fishing listed in the refuge hunt information sheet. Area. The refuge provides no other boat We require permits. launching facilities. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 6. We prohibit the use of trotlines, sail ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- lines, set lines, jugs, gigs, spears, bush lowing conditions: hooks, snatch hooks, crossbows, or bows and 1. Lake Texoma and connected streams are arrows of any type. open to fishing year round. 2. We allow fishing in ponds and stock BUFFALO LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tanks from April 1 through September 30. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 3. Fishermen may string trotlines between B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheas- anchored floats only. We do not allow lines ant is permitted on designated areas of the attached to rubber bands, sticks, poles, refuge subject to the following conditions: trees, or other fixed objects in refuge ponds 1. Permits and payment of a fee are re- or impoundments. quired. 4. We do not allow fishing from bridges or 2. Hunters may hunt only one day each roadways. year. 5. We do not allow boats and other flota- 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic tion devices on the waters of Lake Texoma shot while in the field. from October 1 through March 31, or at any 4. Hunting is limited to five days, opening time on refuge ponds and impoundments. on Saturday in accordance with the opening of the State of Texas hunting season, and the LAGUNA ATASCOSA NATIONAL WILDLIFE subsequent Monday, Wednesday, Friday and REFUGE Sunday. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 5. Hunting hours will be from 9 a.m. to the B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] close of legal shooting time as listed in the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of State of Texas pheasant hunting regulations. white-tailed deer, feral pig, and nilgai ante- 6. All hunters must check in and out at ref- lope on designated areas of the refuge in ac- uge headquarters. cordance with State regulations subject to 7. Only shotguns are permitted. the following conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We require hunters to pay a fee and ob- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] tain a refuge hunt permit. We issue replacement permits for an additional nominal fee. HAGERMAN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE All hunt fees are nonrefundable. We require A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the hunter to possess and carry a signed and hunting of mourning doves in the month of dated refuge hunt permit. September on designated areas of the refuge, 2. We allow archery and firearm hunting on subject to the following conditions: designated units of the refuge. Units 1, 2, 3, 1. We require you to check in and out of 5, 6, and 8 are open to archery hunting during the hunt area. designated dates. Units 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 are 2. We allow only shotguns. open to firearm hunting during designated

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dates. We close the following areas to hunt- 106), Buena Vista Road, Lakeside Road, and ing: Adolph Thomae, Jr. County Park in County Road (see § 27.31 of this chapter). Unit 3, posted ‘‘No Hunting Zones’’ within all 11. We restrict vehicle access to service hunt units, La Selva Verde Tract (Arm- roads not closed by gates or signs. We pro- strong), Waller Tract, COHYCO, Inc. Tract, hibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or Bahia Grande Unit, and South Padre Unit. off-road vehicles (ORVs) (see § 27.31 of this 3. We offer hunting during specific portions chapter). You may only access hunt units by of the State hunting season. We determine foot or bicycle. specific deer hunt dates annually, and they 12. We allow hunting from portable stands usually fall within November, December, and or by stalking and still hunting. There is a January. We may provide special feral pig limit of one blind or stand per permitted and nilgai antelope hunts to reduce popu- hunter. You must attach hunter identifica- lations at any time during the year. tion (name, address, permit number, and 4. We annually establish a specific bag phone number), to the blind or stand. We limit for deer hunted on the refuge in the prohibit attaching blinds and stands to trees refuge hunt brochure. We have an unlimited or making blinds and stands from natural bag limit on feral pig and nilgai antelope. vegetation (see §§ 32.2(i) and § 27.51 of this 5. We require hunters to visibly wear 400 chapter)). You must remove all blinds and square inches (2,600 cm2) of hunter orange, stands (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end which includes wearing a minimum of 144 of the permitted hunt season. square inches (936 cm2) visible on the chest, a minimum of 144 square inches (936 cm2) 13. We prohibit hunting with dogs. visible on the back, and a hunter-orange hat 14. Hunters must field-dress all harvested or cap visible on the head when in the field. big game in the field and check the game at We allow hunter-orange camouflage pat- the refuge check station before removal from terns. We allow archery hunters during the the refuge. You may quarter deer, feral pig, archery-only hunts to remove their hunter and nilgai antelope in the field as defined by orange in the field only when hunting at a State regulations. You may use a non- stationary location. motorized cart to assist with the transpor- 6. Each youth hunter, ages 12 through 17, tation of harvested game animals. must be accompanied by, and remain within 15. We prohibit use of or hunting from any sight and normal voice contact of, an adult type of watercraft or floating device. age 21 or older. Hunters must be at least age 16. You must receive authorization from a 12. refuge employee to enter closed refuge areas 7. We only allow the use of shoulder-fired to retrieve harvested game. muzzleloaders and rifled firearms. We pro- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- hibit possession of a pistol or shotgun while bing on designated areas of the refuge in ac- hunting. Muzzleloader firearms must be .40 cordance with State regulations subject to caliber or larger, and modern-rifled firearms the following conditions: must be center fired and .22 caliber or larger. 1. We only allow fishing and crabbing from We prohibit loaded firearms (see § 27.42 of Adoph Thomae Jr. County Park on San Mar- this chapter) in the passenger compartment tin Lake of the Bahia Grande Unit, and on of a motor vehicle (we define ‘‘loaded’’ as the South Padre Island Unit year-round. having rounds in the chamber or magazine or 2. We require payment of an entry fee and a firing cap on a muzzleloading firearm). We boat launch at Adolph Thomae Jr. County prohibit target practice or ‘‘sighting-in’’ on Park. We allow access to the park between 6 the refuge. a.m. and 10 p.m. from June through October, 8. We allow a 9-day scouting period, ending and between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. from Novem- 1 week prior to the commencement of the ber through May. refuge deer hunting season. A permitted hunter and a limit of two nonpermitted indi- 3. We only allow pole and line, rod and reel, viduals may enter the hunt units during the hand line, dip net, or cast net for fishing. We scouting period. We allow access to the units prohibit the use of crab traps or pots for during the scouting period from legal sunrise crabbing. Anglers must attend all fishing to legal sunset. You must clearly display ref- lines, crabbing equipment, or other fishing uge-issued Hunter Vehicle Validation Tags/ devices at all times. Scouting Permits (available from the refuge 4. We prohibit the taking and use of frog, office) face up on the vehicle dashboard. salamander, and other amphibian as bait. 9. We only allow hunters to enter the ref- 5. We allow the use of boats for sport fish- uge 1 hour before legal shooting hours during ing. You may launch boats at Adolph the permitted hunt season. All hunters must Thomae Jr. County Park. We only allow check out daily at the refuge check station bank and wade fishing on the shoreline of at the end of their hunt or no later than 1 San Martin Lake within the refuge bound- hour after legal shooting hours. ary. We only allow access by foot behind 10. We allow vehicle parking at Unit 1 and posted refuge boundary signs. Unit 6 designated parking areas and along 6. We only allow camping at Adolph the roadsides of General Brandt Road (FM Thomae Jr. County Park.

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LOWER RIO GRANDE VALLEY NATIONAL specified duck and coot regular season opens WILDLIFE REFUGE later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow with the State-specified season date. hunting of mourning, white-winged, and 2. You must possess and carry a current white-tipped dove on designated areas of the signed refuge hunting permit while hunting refuge in accordance with State regulations on all units of the refuge. subject to the following conditions: 3. Hunters must enter the refuge hunt 1. We require hunters to pay a fee and ob- units between 4 a.m. and 1⁄2 hour before the tain a refuge hunt permit. All hunt fees are designated legal shooting time. Hunting nonrefundable. We require hunters to possess starts at legal shooting time and ends at 12 and carry a signed (by permittee and an au- p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt thorized refuge staff member) refuge hunt units by 12:30 p.m. We close refuge hunt units permit. on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s 2. We allow hunting on areas of the refuge Day. during limited periods of the State-des- 4. You may access hunt areas by foot, non- ignated hunting season. We publish these motorized watercraft, outboard motorboat, dates in the refuge hunting sheet. or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 hp 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic with direct drive with a propeller length of shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 48 inches (120 cm) or less. Engines may not 4. We require hunters to be at least age 12. exceed 2 cylinders and 484 cc. We prohibit all Youth hunters, age 17 and younger must be other motorized vehicles. We prohibit marsh under the supervision of an adult age 18 or buggies, ATVs, and personal watercraft (see older. § 27.31(f) of this chapter). 5. We determine the location and method 5. On inland waters of the refuge open to of hunting each year and publish this infor- motorized boats, we restrict the use of boats mation in the refuge hunting sheet. powered by air-cooled or radiator-cooled en- 6. We only allow parking in designated lo- gines to those powered by a single engine of cations. 25 hp or less and utilizing a propeller 9 inches 7. We allow the use of properly trained re- (22.5 cm) in diameter or less. trievers during these hunts. 6. On inland waters of the refuge open to B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] motorized boats, we restrict the operation of C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunters to motorized boats to lakes, ponds, ditches, and take white-tailed deer, feral hog, and nilgai other waterways. We prohibit the operation antelope on designated areas of the refuge in of motorized boats on or through emergent accordance with State regulations subject to wetland vegetation. the following conditions: 7. We allow hunting in the Star Lake/Clam 1. Conditions A1 through A3 and A5 Lake Hunt Unit daily during the special teal through A7 apply. season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tues- 2. We annually establish bag limits for days of the regular waterfowl season. During white-tailed deer based on survey data pro- the regular waterfowl season only, all hunt- vided by the State. We establish no bag lim- ers hunting the Star Lake/Clam Lake Hunt its for feral hog or nilgai antelope. Units must register at the check station, in- 3. We require hunters to visibly wear 400 cluding those accessing the unit from the square inches (2,600 cm2) of hunter orange, beach along the Brine Line or Perkins Levee. which includes wearing a minimum of 144 Hunters will choose a designated hunt area square inches (936 cm2) visible on the chest, on a first-come-first-served basis and will be a minimum of 144 square inches visible on required to remain in assigned areas for that the back, and a hunter-orange hat or cap day’s hunt. All hunters accessing Star Lake visible on the head. and associated waters via boat must access D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] through the refuge’s Star Lake boat ramp. 8. We allow hunting in the Central Hunt MCFADDIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Units daily during the September teal season A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays of hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- the regular waterfowl season. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 9. We only allow hunting in the Spaced with State regulations subject to the fol- Hunt Units on Saturdays, Sundays, and lowing conditions: Tuesdays of the regular waterfowl season. 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the We require payment of a $10.00 daily fee to State for the September teal season, youth- hunt the Spaced Hunt Units. We allow a only season, and duck and coot regular sea- maximum of four hunters per area. Hunters son in the Texas South Zone, and goose reg- must possess and carry Special Fee Area ular season in the Texas East Zone, with the Permits while hunting. exception that we will prohibit duck (not in- 10. We allow daily hunting in the Mud cluding the September teal and youth-only Bayou Hunt Unit during the September teal seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until season and on Sundays, Wednesdays, and the last Saturday in October. If the State- Fridays of the regular waterfowl season. We

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allow access by foot from the beach at des- son in the Texas South Zone, and goose reg- ignated crossings or by boat from the Gulf ular season in the Texas East Zone, with the Intracoastal Waterway via Mud Bayou. exception that we will prohibit duck (not in- 11. Hunters age 17 or under must be under cluding the September teal and youth-only the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until older. the last Saturday in October. If the State- 12. We only allow shotguns for waterfowl specified duck and coot regular season opens hunting. later than the last Saturday in October, then 13. We only allow vehicular travel on des- hunting on the refuge will open consistent ignated roads and in parking areas. We pro- with the State-specified season date. hibit blocking access to any road or trail en- 2. We prohibit the building or use of pits tering or on the refuge (see § 27.31(h) of this and permanent blinds (see §§ 27.92 and 27.93 of chapter). this chapter). 14. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. 3. We require permits and payment of fees We allow portable blinds or temporary nat- for the Sargent Permit Waterfowl Hunt and ural vegetation blinds. You must remove all Light Goose Conservation Order Season Per- blinds from the refuge daily (see §§ 27.93 and mit Hunt Area. Hunters must abide by all 27.94 of this chapter). terms and conditions set by the permits. 15. The minimum permitted distance be- 4. We only allow the use of airboats in tidal tween hunt parties and between hunters and navigable waters unless otherwise posted. driveable roads and buildings is 200 yards (180 5. We prohibit target practice on the ref- m). We prohibit hunting from roads or lev- uge. ees. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 16. Dogs accompanying hunters must be C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] under the immediate control of handlers at D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). designated areas of the refuge in accordance 17. You must remove all decoys, boats, with State regulations subject to the fol- spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equip- lowing conditions: ment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) 1. We allow fishing only on the refuge por- from the refuge daily. We prohibit use of plastic flagging, reflectors, or reflective tape tions of Cow Trap Lakes, Cedar Lakes, and on the refuge. along Cedar Lake Creek. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 2. We prohibit the use of trotlines, sail C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] lines, set lines, jugs, gigs, spears, bush D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- hooks, snatch hooks, crossbows, or bows and bing on designated areas of the refuge in ac- arrows of any type. cordance with State regulations subject to TEXAS POINT NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing and crabbing with A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- We prohibit the use of any method not ex- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance pressly allowed in inland waters, including with State regulations subject to the fol- trotlines, set lines, jug lines, limb lines, lowing conditions: bows and arrows, gigs, spears, and crab traps. 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the 2. We allow cast netting for bait for per- State for the September teal season, youth- sonal use along waterways in areas open to only season, and duck and coot regular sea- the public and along public roads. son in the Texas South Zone, and goose reg- 3. We allow fishing and crabbing in 10-Mile ular season in the Texas East Zone, with the Cut and Mud Bayou and in the following in- exception that we will prohibit duck (not inland waters: Star Lake, Clam Lake, and Mud cluding the September teal and youth-only Lake. We also allow fishing and crabbing seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until from the shoreline of the Gulf Intracoastal the last Saturday in October. If the State- Waterway and along roadside ditches. specified duck and coot regular season opens 4. Conditions A5 and A6 apply. later than the last Saturday in October, then 5. We prohibit fishing from or mooring to hunting on the refuge will open consistent water control structures. with the State-specified season date. 5. Conditions A5 and A6 apply. 2. You must possess and carry a current signed refuge hunting permit while hunting SAN BERNARD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE on all hunt units of the refuge. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 3. Hunters must enter the refuge hunt unit hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- between 4 a.m. and 1⁄2 hour before the designated areas of the refuge in accordance ignated legal shooting time. Hunting starts with State regulations subject to the fol- at legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. lowing conditions: (noon). Hunters must be off refuge hunt 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the units by 12:30 p.m. We close refuge hunt units State for the September teal season, youth- on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s only season, and duck and coot regular sea- Day.

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4. We allow hunting in portions of the ref- 2. We allow cast netting for bait only by uge daily during the September teal season individuals along waterways in areas open to and on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays the public and along public roads. during the regular waterfowl season. 3. Conditions A6 and A7 apply. 5. You may access hunt areas by foot, non- 4. We prohibit fishing from or mooring to motorized watercraft, outboard motorboat, water control structures. or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 hp TRINITY RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE with direct drive with a propeller length of 48 inches (120 cm) or less. Engines may not A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow exceed 2 cylinders and 484 cc. We prohibit all hunting of duck on designated areas of the other motorized vehicles. We prohibit marsh refuge in accordance with State regulations buggies, ATVs, and personal watercraft (see subject to the following conditions: § 27.31(f) of this chapter). 1. We only allow hunting on Champion 6. On inland waters of the refuge open to Lake by drawing. motorized boats, we restrict the use of boats 2. We require an application fee for partici- powered by air-cooled or radiator-cooled en- pants to enter the drawing. After the State gines to those powered by a single engine of announces hunting dates, we will issue a ref- 25 hp or less and utilizing a propeller 9 inches uge permit to those drawn. The hunter must (22.5 cm) in diameter or less. possess and carry the permit at all times 7. On inland waters of the refuge open to when hunting. motorized boats, we restrict the operation of 3. We only allow hunting on Champion motorized boats to lakes, ponds, ditches, and Lake Saturdays and Sundays during the other waterways. We prohibit the operation State duck season. Hunters may not enter or motorized boats on or through emergent the refuge until 5 a.m. and must be off the wetland vegetation. hunt area by 12 p.m. (noon). 4. We only allow portable blinds. Hunters 8. Hunters age 17 or under must be under must remove all blinds, decoys, shell casings, the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or and other personal equipment (see §§ 27.93 older. and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge 9. We only allow shotguns for waterfowl each day. hunting. 5. We limit motors to 10 hp or less. 10. We only allow vehicle travel on des- 6. We allow retrievers, but they must be ignated roads and in designated parking under the immediate control of the hunter at areas (see § 27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit all times. blocking access to any road or trail entering 7. Each youth hunter (age 17 and under) or on the refuge (see § 27.31(h) of this chap- must remain within sight and normal voice ter). contact and under supervision of an adult 11. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. age 18 or older. We allow portable blinds or temporary nat- 8. Hunt parties must keep a minimum dis- ural vegetation blinds. You must remove all tance of 150 yards (135 m) between them. blinds from the refuge daily (see §§ 27.93 and B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 27.94 of this chapter). for squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of 12. The minimum distance between hunt the refuge in accordance with State regula- parties is 200 yards (180 m). We prohibit tions subject to the following conditions: hunting from roads or levees. 1. We require each participant to pay an 13. Dogs accompanying hunters must be application fee to obtain a permit. We will under the immediate control of handlers at limit the number of permits issued for the all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). designated hunt season. Consult the refuge brochure or call the refuge for hunt dates. 14. You must remove all decoys, boats, 2. We allow hunting during a designated 23- spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equip- day season. ment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) 3. We prohibit hunting along refuge roads. from the refuge daily. We prohibit use of 4. We prohibit the use of dogs, feeders, plastic flagging, reflectors, or reflective tape baiting (see § 32.2(h)), campsites, fires (see on the refuge. § 27.95(a) of this chapter), horses, bicycles, B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] and all-terrain vehicles. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 5. We restrict weapons to shotguns and D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crab- rimfires. bing on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 6. Youth hunters ages 17 and under must be cordance with State regulations subject to under the direct supervision of an adult age the following conditions: 18 or older. Hunters must be at least age 12. 1. We allow fishing and crabbing only with 7. The minimum distance we allow between pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. hunt parties is 200 yards (180 m). We require We prohibit the use of any method not ex- hunters to visibly wear 400 square inches pressly allowed in inland waters, including (2,600 cm 2) of hunter-orange, which includes trotlines, set lines, jug lines, limb lines, wearing a minimum of 144 square inches (936 bows and arrows, gigs, spears, and crab traps. cm 2) visible on the chest, a minimum of 144

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square inches visible on the back, and a § 32.64 Utah. hunter orange hat or cap visible on the head. 8. Participants must possess and carry cur- The following refuge units have been rent authorized hunting permits at all times. opened for hunting and/or fishing, and Permits are nontransferable. Hunters may are listed in alphabetical order with enter the refuge and park in an assigned applicable refuge-specific regulations. parking area no earlier than 5 a.m. We allow BEAR RIVER MIGRATORY BIRD REFUGE hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. We require hunt- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow ers to return a data log card. hunting of goose, duck, coot, and tundra C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of swan on designated areas of the refuge in ac- white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated cordance with State regulations subject to areas of the refuge in accordance with State the following conditions: regulations subject to the following condi- 1. Hunters may not shoot or hunt within tions: 100 yards (90 m) of principal refuge roads (the 1. We allow hunting during two designated tour route). 9-day rifle/shotgun seasons. We require par- 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic ticipants to pay an application fee to enter shot while in the field. the hunt permit drawing. We issue a refuge 3. Hunters may not use pits or permanent permit to those individuals whose names are blinds. drawn. 4. Airboats are permitted only in Unit 9 2. We allow hunting during a designated 23- and in Block C of the Refuge. day archery season. We require participants 5. You may enter the refuge 2 hours before to pay an application fee to obtain a des- legal sunrise and must exit the refuge by 2 ignated number of permits. We issue a refuge hours after legal sunset. We prohibit leaving permit to those individuals. decoys, boats, vehicles, and other personal property on the refuge overnight (see § 27.93 3. We allow muzzleloader hunting during of this chapter). the designated State season. 6. Hunters may only park in designated 4. Conditions B4 and B6 through B8 apply. parking sites. 5. We allow only temporary blinds. We pro- 7. Any person entering, using or occupying hibit hunting or blind erection along refuge the refuge for waterfowl hunting must abide roads. by all the terms and conditions in the Refuge 6. We restrict the weapon type used de- Hunting Brochure. pending on the unit hunted. We publish this 8. When hunters are in their vehicles, at information on the refuge permit (which you parking lots, or traveling on Refuge roads, must possess and carry) and in the refuge all firearms must be completely unloaded hunt brochure. (including the magazine) and cased or dis- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on most mantled. refuge tracts in accordance with State regu- 9. You may only possess 10 shells while lations subject to the following conditions: hunting on or within 50 feet (15 m) from the 1. We only allow fishing with pole and line, center of Unit 1A or 2C dike. rod and reel, or hand-held line. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt 2. We prohibit the use of trotlines, setlines, pheasants on designated areas of the refuge bows and arrows, gigs, spears, fish traps, subject to the following conditions: crab/crawfish traps or nets. 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic 3. We prohibit the harvesting of frog or shot while in the field. turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). 2. Pheasants may not be taken with a shotgun of any description capable of holding 4. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to more than three shells, unless it is plugged legal sunset. with a one-piece filler, incapable of removal 5. We limit motors to a maximum of 10 hp. without disassembling the gun, so its total We prohibit fishing or enter within 200 yards capacity does not exceed three shells. (180 m) of an established bird rookery from C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] March through the end of June. Check at ref- D. Sport Fishing. Fishermen may fish on uge headquarters for rookery locations. designated areas of the refuge subject to the [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 following conditions: FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6698, Feb. 11, 1. Fishermen may fish year-round in des- 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 62 FR 47382, ignated areas of the Refuge. Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR FISH SPRINGS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 30792, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56408, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58950, Sept. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54457, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR hunting of duck, coot, and goose on des- 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54192, Sept. 13, ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 2005; 73 FR 33197, June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45697, with State regulations subject to the fol- Sept. 3, 2009] lowing conditions:

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1. All hunters must register individually at of Woods Bottom are leased Ute Tribal lands the visitor information station before enter- that require special permitting by the Ute ing the open hunting area and prior to Tribe) in accordance with State regulations exiting the refuge. subject to the following conditions: 2. We do not allow hunters or dogs to enter 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic closed areas to retrieve birds. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). 3. You may only possess firearms legally 2. We prohibit hunting the islands and used to hunt waterfowl unless you case or sandbars within the Green River. break them down. 3. We prohibit hunting pheasants with a 4. You may construct nonpermanent shotgun capable of holding more than three blinds. You must remove all blinds con- shells. structed out of materials other than vegeta- 4. We prohibit hunting of turkey and quail. tion at the end of a hunt day. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 5. We allow use of small boats (15′ or less). mule deer within Leota, Johnson, Brennan, We do not allow gasoline motors and air and the northern portion of Wyasket Bottom boats. (the southern portion of Wyaket Bottom and 6. You may enter the refuge 2 hours prior all of Woods Bottom are leased Ute Tribal to sunrise and must exit the refuge by 11⁄2 lands that require special permitting by the hours after sunset. You may not leave de- Ute Tribe) in accordance with State regula- coys, boats, vehicles, and other personal tions subject to the following conditions: property on the refuge overnight. 1. You may hunt with the aid of a tem- 7. We have a Special Blind Area for use by porary tree stand that does not require drill- the disabled. We prohibit trespass for any ing or nailing into the tree. reason by any individual not registered to 2. You must remove your tree stand (see utilize that area. § 27.93 of this chapter) no later than the last B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] day of the hunting season for which you have C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] a tag. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 3. We prohibit hunting on the islands and sandbars within the Green River. OURAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 4. We prohibit hunting of pronghorn and A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow elk. hunting of duck, coot, and goose within D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing Leota Bottom in accordance with State reg- within and on the banks of the Green River ulations subject to the following conditions: (the southernmost portion of the Green 1. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 River within the Refuge Boundary requires a m) of the Green River in Leota Bottom. Ute Tribe fishing permit) in accordance with 2. We close the Green River within the ref- State regulations subject to the following uge boundaries to hunting. conditions: 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic 1. We prohibit fishing on or from the diked shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). interior impoundments or canals. 4. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. 2. You may only fish with the aid of a pole, 5. You may use portable blinds or blinds hook, and line. We prohibit trot lines, bow constructed of natural dead vegetation (see and arrows, spears, spear guns, cross bows, § 27.51 of this chapter). and firearms. 6. You must remove all decoys, shell cas- 3. You must release unharmed any of the ings, portable and temporary blinds, and four endangered fish if caught (razorback other personal equipment (see §§ 27.93 and sucker, Colorado pike minnow, humpbacked 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the chub, or bonytailed chub). end of each day. 7. We prohibit operation of a gas-powered [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 boat or vehicle within Leota Bottom. FR 6699, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62047, Dec. 4, 8. We prohibit possession or consumption 1995; 61 FR 46398, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47383, of any alcoholic beverage while hunting (see Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR § 32.2(j)). 30792, May 12, 2000; 67 FR 58950, Sept. 18, 2002; 9. During hunting season the refuge is open 69 FR 54362, 54462, Sept. 8, 2004; 73 FR 33199, from 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise to 11⁄2 June 11, 2008] hours after legal sunset. We gate and lock the main entrance on the west side of the § 32.65 Vermont. Green River during closed hours. The following refuge units have been 10. We prohibit possession of a loaded fire- opened for hunting and/or fishing, and arm in your vehicle. You must unload, case, or dismantle all firearms (see § 27.42 of this are listed in alphabetical order with chapter) when traveling through the refuge. applicable refuge-specific regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting MISSISQUOI NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE of pheasants within Leota, Johnson, Bren- nan, and portions of Wyasket Bottoms (the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow southern portion of Wyasket Bottom and all hunting of goose, duck, brant, merganser,

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coot, woodcock, and snipe in accordance opening day through the following Sunday with State regulations subject to the fol- through application to the preseason lottery. lowing conditions: On all other hunt days, you must acquire 1. Waterfowl—For the hunting of goose, permits through self-registration at the brant, duck, merganser, and coot we divide Mac’s Bend Landing no earlier than 2 hours the refuge into six discrete waterfowl hunt- before legal shooting time on the day of the ing units: the Delta Lakeshore Area, the hunt. Saxes Pothole/Creek and Shad Island Area, d. Hunters selected during the preseason the Junior Waterfowl Hunting Area (includ- lottery must pay a $10 fee. The refuge must ing Long Marsh Bay, Patrick Marsh, and receive the fee no earlier than 2 days before Charcoal Creek), the Long Marsh Channel the opening of the season or forfeit the per- and Metcalfe Island Area, and the Maquam mit, which we will then make available to Swamp Area. Conditions for each area are as other hunters on a first-come, first-served follows: basis. The fee is paid for any permit assigned i. Delta Lakeshore Area includes lakeshore before the day of the hunt. There is no fee areas from Shad Island to the south side of for any permit obtained on the day of the Martindale Point but does not include Saxes hunt. Pothole/Creek and Shad Island Pothole. e. On those days that we draw permits by a. We prohibit blind staking, permanent preseason lottery, hunters must sign in at blinds, or unattended decoys. the Mac’s Bend Landing by 7 a.m. before b. We prohibit jump shooting within 200 going to the assigned zone. After 7 a.m. other yards (180 m) of a party hunting from a boat hunters may sign in, self-register, and use or blind. unoccupied zones. c. We do not require a refuge permit to f. At the end of each daily hunt, you must hunt in this area. sign out and deposit a report of hunt success d. This area is available to youth water- at the Mac’s Bend Landing. When you sign fowl hunters on Youth Waterfowl Hunting out, another party may sign in and use the Weekend. vacated zone. You must sign out of a zone at e. We prohibit entering closed areas of the Mac’s Bend Landing prior to occupying a dif- refuge for any reason, except for the recov- ferent hunting site in any of the controlled ery of legally harvested animals, and in that hunting areas. case you may not carry a weapon (see g. You must hunt within 100 feet (30 m) of § 27.42(a) of this chapter). a numbered stake corresponding to your as- f. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunt- signed zone. We prohibit jump shooting. ing areas before a particular season opens h. You must use a retrieving dog. but in no case before September 1. We do not i. You may only possess approved nontoxic require a hunting permit for scouting. shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or ii. Maquam Shore Area encompasses a 30- less per day. acre area along the lakeshore of Maquam j. This area is open on a first-come, first- Bay and is bounded by private land on the served basis to youth waterfowl hunters dur- west and a Vermont wildlife management ing the annual 2-day special Youth Water- area on the east. a. Conditions A1i(a–f) fowl Hunting Weekend conducted in late apply. September. We will hold no preseason draw- iii. Saaxes Pothole/Creek and Shad Island ing and assess no fee, however, youth hunt- Pothole encompasses Saxes Creek, Saxes ers must self-register and submit a report of Pothole, and Shad Island Pothole. This is a their hunt. controlled hunting area. We stake and make k. We prohibit entering closed areas of the available five zones (numbered 1–5) to five refuge for any reason, except for the recov- hunting parties in Saxe’s Pothole, zone 6 is ery of legally harvested animals, and in that staked and available to one hunting party in case we prohibit carrying a weapon (see Shad Island Pothole. § 27.42(a) of this chapter). a. A hunting party consists of the hunter l. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunt- named on the permit and one guest hunter ing areas before a particular season opens per zone per day. Nonhunters may accom- but in no case before September 1. We do not pany a hunting party. require a hunting permit for scouting. b. Each hunting party must possess and iv. Junior Waterfowl Hunting Area encom- carry a permit for the specific zone on the passes Long Marsh Bay, Patrick Marsh and specific day they are hunting in this area. that portion of Charcoal Creek south of Permits are not transferable. Vermont Route 78. This is a controlled hunt- c. You may obtain permits for the period ing area. We establish 11 blind sites for use from the opening day of duck hunting season by junior waterfowl hunters, blind sites 4–8 through the first Sunday of the duck hunting in Long Marsh Bay, blind sites C-F in Char- season, and for the second weekend of the coal Creek, and blind sites A-B in Patrick duck hunting season through application to Marsh. a preseason lottery. During the years when a. Junior waterfowl hunters (ages 12–15, in- the State elects to have a split season, you clusive, at the time of the hunt) following may also obtain your permits for the second successful completion of the annual training

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program (usually held the third or fourth the duration of the season. Otherwise, we Saturday in August) vie for blind site assign- prohibit permanent blinds. ments during a lottery drawing at the con- j. All hunting must take place within 100 clusion of the training. The 11 blind sites are feet (30 m) of the stake marking the blind available exclusively to these junior water- area. We prohibit jump shooting. fowl hunters and their mentors the first 4 k. This area is available to refuge-trained Saturdays and Sundays of the duck season. junior waterfowl hunters during the Youth b. As an incentive to the adult volunteers Waterfowl Hunting Weekend in late Sep- who serve as mentors to junior waterfowl tember. hunters, they will vie for blind site assign- l. Shooting hours are from legal opening ments during a lottery drawing at the con- time until 11 a.m. clusion of the annual junior waterfowl m. Hunters must deposit the Hunt Success hunter training for the use of blind sites in Report portion of their permit at refuge the junior hunt area on the first Wednesday headquarters at the end of the hunt. following the second weekend of the season. n. A small flat-bottom boat, car-top boat, This day is known as Mentor Day. We will or canoe is necessary for access to Charcoal collect no fee from mentors for this hunt Creek and Patrick Marsh blind sites. Access day. We will make available blinds not as- is available at the Charcoal Creek crossing signed because of this lottery to other adult on Vermont Route 78 or from a pulloff on hunters via a preseason lottery. Route 78 about 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km) east of c. Following the use of the blind sites in the Charcoal Creek access. this area by junior hunters and junior hunter o. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or mentors, all blind sites are then available to less per day. all adult hunters by permit awarded via a p. A hunting party consists of the hunter preseason lottery for the second Wednesday named on the permit and one guest hunter following the second weekend of the duck per blind site per day. Junior hunters may season; and on weekends following the junior not invite a guest hunter unless it another hunt by a first-come, first-served, self-reg- refuge-trained junior hunter. Nonhunters istration, and permitting basis at the refuge may accompany a hunting party. headquarters. q. You must use at least six decoys. d. Hunters, including junior hunters, with r. We prohibit entry to closed areas of the preregistered permits must sign in at refuge refuge for any reason, except for the recov- headquarters no later than 7 a.m. on the date ery of legally harvested animals, and in that of their scheduled hunt. After 7 a.m. other case you may not carry a weapon (see hunters may sign in, self-register, and use § 27.42(a) of this chapter). unoccupied blind sites. Only junior hunters s. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunt- may hunt on the first 4 Saturdays and Sun- ing areas before a particular season opens days of the season. but in no case before September 1. We do not e. Each junior hunter must possess and require a hunting permit for scouting. carry a free permit for the assigned blind v. Long Marsh Channel and Metcalfe Island site and day. On Mentor Day, mentors must encompasses the Metcalfe Island Pothole and also possess and carry this free permit for Long Marsh Channel. This is a controlled the assigned blind site. Each adult hunting hunting area. We established three blind party must possess and carry a permit for sites, designated 1–3, in Long Marsh Channel. the blind site and day they are hunting. Per- We established three blind sites, designated mits are not transferable. 8–10, on Metcalfe Island. f. The mentor must accompany the junior a. We will limit hunting to Tuesdays, hunter who completed the training program Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the with him or her. We include the mentor on waterfowl hunting season for duck. the permit assigned to the junior hunter. A b. You may obtain permits for the first 5 mentor may simultaneously oversee up to days of the duck season through application two junior hunters at one blind site. to a preseason lottery. The procedure de- g. Each adult hunter, except mentors on scribed in the Saxes Pothole/Creek and Shad Mentor Day, must pay $10 for each permit Island controlled hunt area apply. Following issued because of the preseason lottery. Per- the first 5 days, hunters may acquire permits mits acquired by self-registration are free. on a first-come, first-served basis with self- h. Only junior hunters may discharge a service permitting and sign in at the Mac’s firearm in this area during the junior hunt Bend Landing, no more than 2 hours before periods. legal shooting time. i. We allow and recommend hunting from c. Hunters selected during the preseason portable blinds and boat blinds constructed lottery must pay a $10 fee. The refuge must and place by the refuge for the junior water- receive the fee no less than 2 days before the fowl hunting program at some of the blind opening of the season or the permit will be sites. Junior hunters, with the approval of forfeited and made available first to standby the refuge manager, may construct sta- hunters identified at the time of the draw- tionary blinds and leave them in place for ing, and second to other hunters on a first-

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come, first-served basis. The fee is paid for 2. Other migratory birds (including any permit assigned before the day of the woodcock and common snipe): hunt. There is no fee for any permit obtained i. The open area consists of the Delta on the day of the hunt. Lakeshore Waterfowl Hunting Area exclud- d. On those days that we draw permits by ing the Saxe’s Creek/Pothole and Shad Island preseason lottery, hunters must sign in at Pothole controlled areas. the Mac’s Bend Landing by 7 a.m. before ii. You may hunt woodcock and snipe in going to the assigned zone. After 7 a.m., the Maquam Swamp Area, but you must other hunters may sign in, self-register, and have a retriever. use unoccupied zones. iii. We do not require a permit to hunt e. Shooting hours will be from 1⁄2 hour be- woodcock and snipe in these areas. fore legal sunrise until 11 a.m. iv. Conditions A1ie and A1if apply. f. At the end of each daily hunt, you must B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting sign out and deposit a report of hunt success of cottontail rabbits, snowshoe hare, ruffed at the Mac’s Bend Landing. When a party grouse, and gray squirrels on open areas of signs out, another party may sign in and use the refuge (designated in B2 below) in ac- the vacated zone. Hunters must sign out of a cordance with State regulations subject to zone at Mac’s Bend Landing prior to occu- the following conditions: pying a different hunting site in any of the 1. You must obtain a permit at refuge controlled hunting areas. headquarters prior to hunting, and you must g. You must hunt within 100 feet (30 m) of hold a valid State hunting license. We will a numbered stake corresponding to your as- collect a $10 fee for each permit issued. The permit applies for the calendar year of issue. signed zone. 2. You may pursue upland game: east of the h. You must use a retrieving dog. Missisquoi River and north of Goose Bay i. You may only possess approved nontoxic Pool (as indicated by public hunting area shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or signs), on Shad Island, on all refuge lands less per day. west of Tabor Road, and on all refuge lands j. We prohibit permanent blinds. between Tabor Road and the Central k. We prohibit jump shooting. Vermont Railroad bed to the east, except the l. You must use at least six decoys. marked area encompassing the headquarters m. You must use a boat to hunt at each of nature trail and the land east of Charcoal these blind sites. Creek and north of the marked boundary n. This area is open on a first-come, first- near Coleman’s inholding. We mark the served basis to youth waterfowl hunters dur- headquarters trail area with ‘‘No Hunting ing the annual 2-day special Youth Water- Zone’’ signs. fowl Hunting Weekend conducted in late 3. We only allow shotguns or muzzleloaders September. We will hold no preseason draw- on open areas east of the Missisquoi River ing and assess no fee, however, youth hunt- and on Shad Island. ers must self-register and submit a report of 4. You must use approved nontoxic shot their hunt. (see § 32.2(k)) for the shotgun hunting of all o. We will close this area to waterfowl upland game species except deer. hunting during split seasons when goose are 5. We prohibit hunting from the end of the only waterfowl that hunters may legally snowshoe hare and rabbit season through take. September 1. p. We prohibit entry to closed areas of the 6. We require you to submit an annual re- refuge for any reason, except for the recov- port of the results of your hunt by December ery of legally harvested animals, and in that 31. Failure to do so will result in denial of a case you may not carry a weapon (see § 27.42 permit the following year. of this chapter). 7. We prohibit entry into closed areas of q. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunt- the refuge for any reason, except for the re- ing areas before a particular season opens covery of legally harvested animals, and in but in no case before September 1. We do not that case you may not carry a weapon (see require a hunting permit for scouting. § 27.42(a) of this chapter). vi. Marquam Swamp Area encompasses 8. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunt- about 200 acres (80 ha) west of the Central ing areas before a particular season opens Vermont Railroad and south of Coleman’s but in no case before September 1. We do not inholding and is open to migratory bird require a hunting permit for scouting. hunting with the following special require- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ments: white-tailed deer in accordance with State a. Conditions A1ia and A1ic through A1 if regulations subject to the following condi- apply. tions; b. You must use a retrieving dog. 1. We prohibit hunting of bear, moose, or c. We prohibit hunting within the area en- turkey. compassing the headquarters nature trail. 2. You must obtain a permit at refuge We identify this area with ‘‘No Hunting headquarters prior to hunting, and you must Zone’’ signs. hold a valid State hunting license. We will

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collect a $10 fee for each permit issued. The foot along the Missisquoi River from Louie’s permit applies for the calendar year of issue. Landing to Mac’s Bend. Permits issued to youth hunters (licensed 3. We prohibit fishing from any dike or hunters age 16 and under) for the Youth Deer from within any water management unit or Hunting Weekend are free. any other area not specifically designated as 3. You may pursue deer during State-des- being open under D1 and D2 above. ignated archery and regular firearms sea- 4. We allow ice fishing in open areas de- sons: east of the Missisquoi River and north scribed in D1 above. of Goose Bay Pool (as indicated by public 5. We allow bow fishing from a boat on ref- hunting area signs), on Shad Island, on all uge waters that are open to fishing as de- refuge lands west of Tabor Road, and on all scribed in D1 above. refuge lands between Tabor Road and the 6. We prohibit taking fish with firearms Central Vermont Railroad bed to the east, within refuge boundaries. except the marked safety zone encompassing 7. We allow boat launching from Louie’s the headquarters nature trail and the land Landing year-round. We allow boat launch- east of Charcoal Creek and north of the ing from Mac’s Bend boat launch area from marked boundary near Coleman’s inholding. September through November inclusive. 4. We only allow shotguns, muzzleloaders, 8. Anglers may collect minnows in accord- or archery equipment on open areas east and ance with State regulations from refuge open north of Vermont Route 78. We prohibit ri- fishing areas for personal use. We prohibit fles in these areas at any time. collection of more than 2 quarts (1.9 l) per 5. During the State-designated muzzle- day from the refuge. loader season and Youth Deer Hunting Week- 9. We authorize commercial bait dealers to end, you may hunt the entire area north of take and transport minnows in excess of 2 the line of public hunting area signs west of quarts (1.9 l) per day only after acquiring a Mudgett Island, and all of Metcalfe Island, in refuge Special Use Permit that will contain addition to the open areas described in C3 the following special conditions: above. i. We require a $35 fee for the Special Use 6. During the State regular firearms sea- Permit. son, Youth Deer Hunting Weekend, and muz- ii. The permittee must possess and carry a zleloader big game season, you must wear in Commercial Bait Dealer’s Permit from the a visible manner on head, chest, and back a Vermont Commissioner of Fish. minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of iii. Excessive fish mortality and waste, as solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or ma- determined by the refuge manager, will re- terial. sult in revocation of the Special Use Permit 7. You may use portable tree stands in ac- and denial of future permit applications. cordance with State regulations guiding iv. The permittee must remove all traps their use on State Wildlife Management and holding cages (see § 27.93 of this chapter) Areas. We require written approval from the within 1 week of permanent freeze up. refuge manager on your big game hunting v. The Special Use Permit must be in the permit prior to leaving a stand or blind unat- possession of the permittee or an employee tended. We prohibit permanent stands and of the permitee on site while on the refuge blinds (see § 27.93 of this chapter). and is not transferable to another individual 8. Conditions B6, B7, and B8 apply. or party. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on areas vi. The Special Use Permit does not grant described below in accordance with State or imply permission to obstruct any refuge regulations subject to the following condi- road, parking area, boat launch, or waterway tions: at any time. 1. We allow sport fishing by boat in the vii. The permittee must keep all equip- west branch, east branch and main channel ment used clean so as not to introduce of the Missisquoi River, Dead Creek, and aquatic nuisance species. The permittee shallow water areas of the Missisquoi River must not clean or empty tanks and other delta from Goose Bay to Charcoal Creek equipment used into refuge waters. (north of Vermont Route 78) with the fol- viii. Failure to comply with conditions of lowing exceptions: the Special Use Permit will result in its rev- i. We close the following areas from ice out ocation and the denial of future permit ap- to July 15—Goose Bay, Saxes Creek and Pot- plications. hole, Metcalfe Island Pothole, Long Marsh [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 Channel, and Clark Marsh. FR 29077, May 18, 1993; 60 FR 62047, Dec. 4, ii. We close the following areas from Labor 1995; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, 1996; 65 FR 30792, Day to December 31—Long Marsh Bay and May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56409, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR Long Marsh Channel. 54362, 54462, Sept. 8, 2004] 2. We allow bank fishing along Charcoal Creek where it passes under Route 78, and § 32.66 Virginia. along the shoreline of the Missisquoi River from refuge headquarters to Mac’s Bend boat The following refuge units have been launch. Bank fishing is accessible only by opened for hunting and/or fishing, and

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are listed in alphabetical order with 13. Hunters may go to Hunt Zone 1 (Long applicable refuge-specific regulations. Island) only by hand-launched watercraft (canoe, punt, rowboat, etc.) from the canoe BACK BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE launch at refuge headquarters. Your boat must meet Coast Guard safety requirements. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] We prohibit use of boats on trailers. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 14. A Safety Zone runs from the Check Sta- white-tailed deer and feral hogs on des- tion to north of the headquarters parking ignated areas of the refuge in accordance lot. We prohibit hunting or discharging of with State regulations subject to the fol- firearms within the Safety Zone. We prohibit lowing conditions: retrieval of crippled game from a ‘‘No Hunt- 1. The State determines hunting seasons ing Area’’ or ‘‘Safety Zone’’ without the con- annually, usually beginning October 1 and sent of the refuge employee on duty at the ending in early January. We conduct the Check Station. deer and hog hunt on the barrier spit of the 15. We prohibit use of tree stands. refuge for a minimum of 7 days in October. 16. We prohibit use of the ‘‘Hacking We will close the refuge for all other public Tower’’ in Hunt Zone 4. uses on those days. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, non- 2. Hunters must present their Hunter Safe- commercial crabbing, and clamming on des- ty Education Certification and required li- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance censes at check-in. with State regulations subject to the fol- 3. Hunters must register on each hunt day. lowing conditions: We will issue a Special Use Hunting Permit, 1. We close all areas within the hunting which hunters must sign and carry on their zones, as well as the oceanfront, to fishing, person while hunting. crabbing, and clamming during the annual 4. The hunt lottery system (run through a refuge white-tailed deer and feral hog hunt. contractor) may be accessed through Back 2. You must attend all fishing lines and Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia De- crab pots at all times. partment of Conservation & Recreation, and 3. We prohibit on-site cleaning of fish. The Virginia Game and Inland Fisheries 4. We prohibit the taking of amphibian, website. Selected hunters will receive a reptile, marine mammal, aquatic inverte- ‘‘Successful Hunter Selection Packet’’ from brate, or any other marine organism from the contractor by mail. refuge lands or waters. 5. All selected and standby applicants must 5. Anglers may access the refuge for sport enter the refuge between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on fishing, crabbing, and clamming from the each hunt day. We may issue standby hunt- refuge headquarters parking lot only by foot, ers permits to fill vacant slots by lottery. bicycle, and nontrailered boats. All hunters must check out at the Check 6. Anglers may surf fish, crab, and clam Station no later than 6 p.m. south of the refuge’s beach access ramp. 6. Hunters must sign in and out on each 7. For sportfishing in D Pool and at Horn hunt day. Point: 7. We prohibit use of dogs. i. We only allow fishing from the docks or 8. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- banks. We prohibit boats, canoes, or kayaks erages (see §32.2(j)). on refuge pools and impoundments. 9. You must be at least age 18 to hunt with- ii. We prohibit live minnows or other live out an accompanying, qualified adult. bait fish for fishing in refuge pools and im- Youths between ages 12 and 18 may hunt poundments. only when accompanied by a licensed hunter iii. We require barbless or flattened hooks who is age 21 or older. for all fishing. 10. Each hunter must visibly wear a min- iv. Anglers must catch and release imum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored, blaze-orange material on his or smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and pick- her head, chest, and back. This is the equiva- erel. The daily creel limit for D Pool for lent of a hat and vest for each hunter. other species is a maximum combination of 11. Hunting Zone 5 is for use by non- any 10 fish. ambulatory hunters. A nonambulatory v. Parking for nonambulatory visitors is hunter is someone who can provide medical available adjacent to the dock at D Pool. All documentation from a doctor that he or she other visitors must hike in or bicycle in. is unable to walk. CHINCOTEAGUE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 12. We allow scouting one week prior to the first day of the refuge hunt. Hunters may A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow enter the hunt zones by foot or bicycle only. hunting of migratory duck, goose, swan, Scouts must wear 400 square inches (2,600 coot, and rail on Thursdays, Fridays, and cm2) of visible blaze orange. We require Saturdays during the State seasons on des- hunters to sign in and out on each day of ignated areas of the refuge within Wildcat scouting. Marsh, Morris Island, Assawoman Island,

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and Metompkin Island Divisions in accord- v. You must check all harvested animals at ance with State regulations subject to the the refuge’s official check station. following conditions: vi. You must make a reasonable effort to 1. You must possess and carry while hunt- recover wounded animals from the field and ing on the refuge written authorization from must notify the check station personnel im- the refuge. You may obtain hunting bro- mediately if you are not able to recover a chures containing an application for permis- wounded animal. sion to hunt from the refuge administration vii. We prohibit crossing water manage- building during normal business hours. The ment areas unless you are retrieving a har- refuge administration office has available vested animal. hunting brochures containing application viii. We prohibit use of a boat, all-terrain procedures, seasons, bag limits, methods of vehicle, bicycle, or saddled animal to access hunting, maps depicting areas open to hunt- or travel within your hunt zone (see § 27.31(f) ing, and the terms and conditions under of this chapter). which we issue hunting permits. ix. We allow the use of a portable tree 2. Each youth hunter (under age 18) must stand. remain within sight and normal voice con- 2. Archery hunt information: tact and under direct supervision of an adult i. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer age 18 or older. The supervising adult must and sika with bow and arrow in designated also possess and carry a State hunting li- areas of the refuge. cense and a refuge permit. ii. You may not nock an arrow within 50 feet (15 m) of the centerline of any road. 3. You may only access hunting areas by iii. During the sika archery season, you boat. may take up to five sika daily, two of which 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic may be antlered. In addition, you may take shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting duck, goose, antlerless white-tailed deer in accordance swan, coot, and rail. with State regulations. 5. You may erect portable blinds and de- iv. We prohibit deer drives. ploy decoys, but you must remove the blinds v. You must print your full name in a per- and decoys (see § 27.93 of this chapter) daily. manent manner near the fletching on each 6. You may use trained dogs to assist in arrow shaft used for hunting. the retrieval of harvested birds. vi. We reserve Zone 2 for hunters confined 7. You must complete a harvest report to wheelchairs. Hunters confined to wheel- card, provided by the refuge, after each hunt chairs must remain on the paved trail or period. You must return the harvest report overlook platform on Woodland Trail. Hunt- card to the refuge within 15 days of your per- ers confined to wheelchairs who require as- mitted hunt. sistance retrieving or dressing harvested ani- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] mals must have a nonhunting assistant C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of available. white-tailed deer and sika in designated 3. Firearm hunt information: areas of the refuge in accordance with State i. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer regulations subject to the following condi- and sika with firearms in designated areas of tions: the refuge. 1. General hunt information: ii. You must wear a minimum of 400 square i. You must possess and carry a refuge per- inches (2,600 cm2) of visible blaze-orange ma- mit. Hunting brochures containing hunting terial consisting of a vest and hat or a jacket application procedures, seasons, bag limits, and hat. methods of hunting, maps depicting areas iii. You may use any firearm allowed by open to hunting, and the terms and condi- State law in designated areas of the refuge. tions under which we issue hunting permits We restrict other areas of the refuge to shot- are available from the refuge administration gun and muzzleloading firearms only. We re- office. strict shotgun ammunition to slugs, 00 buck- ii. You must be age 12 or older to hunt on shot, or 000 buckshot. You must unload and the refuge. An adult age 18 or older must ac- either case or disassemble firearms (see company hunters under age 18. The super- § 27.42(b) of this chapter) in vehicles. vising adult must also possess and carry a iv. We prohibit possession of a loaded fire- State hunting license and refuge permit. arm within 50 feet (15 m) of the centerline of iii. You must attend a hunt orientation. any road. We conduct orientations beginning at 10 a.m. v. During the sika firearm season, you may Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the take up to five sika daily, two of which may hunt season. We allow scouting from 11 a.m. be antlered. In addition, hunters may take to 6 p.m. following each orientation. antlerless white-tailed deer in accordance iv. You must sign in at the hunter registra- with State regulations on the first day of tion station prior to entering your hunt zone designated white-tailed deer hunt periods. If and sign out upon exiting your hunt zone. you take an antlerless white-tailed deer on All hunters must sign out no later than 2 the first day of your hunt, you may take ant- hours after the end of the hunt day. lered white-tailed deer or any sika, not to

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exceed prescribed bag limits, on the second 5. We allow portable tree stands in accord- day of your hunt period. If you do not take ance with §§ 27.93, 27.94, and 32.2(i) of this an antlerless white-tailed deer on the first chapter. You must use safety straps while in day of your hunt period, you may only take tree stands and remove the stand at the end antlerless white-tailed deer or any sika, not of the day. to exceed prescribed bag limits, on the sec- 6. You must check all harvested animals at ond day of your hunt period. the refuge’s official check station. vi. You must have a 4-wheel drive vehicle 7. We prohibit deer drives. We define a to hunt in zones 10, 10a, and Tom’s Cove ‘‘drive’’ as three or more persons involved in Hook. All oversand vehicles must carry a the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or shovel, jack, tow rope or chain, board or otherwise directing deer so as to make the similar support for the jack, and a low pres- animal more susceptible to harvest. sure tire gauge. 8. We prohibit nocked arrows or loaded vii. We reserve zone 2 for hunters confined firearms outside of the designated hunting to wheelchairs. Those hunters must remain areas. on the paved trail or overlook platform on 9. We only allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larg- Woodland Trial. They may use any firearm er, loaded with buckshot during the firearm allowed by State law while hunting from the season. overlook platform. We restrict other areas of 10. During the firearm hunt, you must wear the zone to shotgun and muzzleloading fire- in a visible manner on the head, chest, and arms only. Hunters confined to wheelchairs back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 who require assistance retrieving and/or cm 2) of solid-colored-blaze-orange clothing dressing harvested animals must have a non- or material. hunting assistant available. 11. You must make a reasonable effort to D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing, recover wounded animals from the field and crabbing, and clamming from the shoreline must notify the check station personnel im- of the refuge in designated areas of Tom’s mediately if you are not able to recover a Cove, Swan’s Cove, and the Atlantic Ocean wounded animal. in accordance with State regulations subject D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] to the following conditions: 1. You may not enter any water manage- GREAT DISMAL SWAMP NATIONAL WILDLIFE ment areas. REFUGE 2. You must attend minnow traps, crab A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] traps, crab pots, and handlines at all times. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 3. You must possess and carry a refuge per- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mit to surf fish after hours while fishing. white-tailed deer and bear on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA NATIONAL regulations subject to the following condi- WILDLIFE REFUGE tions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] mit and compass. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery and 2. We allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larger, shotgun hunting of white-tailed deer on des- loaded with buckshot or rifled slugs, and ignated areas of the refuge in accordance bows and arrows, and crossbows. For the with State regulations subject to the fol- bear hunt in Virginia, we allow only shot- lowing conditions: guns, 20 gauge or larger, with slugs. 1. Hunting brochures containing permit ap- 3. We prohibit dogs. plication procedures, fees, seasons, bag lim- 4. You must wear 400 square inches (2,600 its, methods of hunting, maps depicting cm2) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing areas open to hunting, and the terms and or material in a visible manner during fire- conditions under which we issue hunting per- arms big game season. mits are available from the refuge adminis- 5. You must sign in and out each time you tration office. enter and leave the refuge. 2. You must possess and carry a refuge 6. We prohibit possession of loaded fire- hunt permit while hunting. arms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) (ammunition 3. You must be age 12 or older to hunt on in the chamber, magazine, or clip), or loaded the refuge. Hunters, ages 12 through 17, must bow on or within 50 feet (15 m) of a refuge be accompanied by and directly supervised road, including roads closed to vehicles. (within sight and normal voice contact) by 7. We require hunters to have their guns, an adult age 18 or older. The supervising bows and arrows, and crossbows dismantled adult must also be engaged in hunting and or cased when in a vehicle. possess and carry a State hunting license 8. We prohibit shooting from, onto, or and refuge permit. across refuge roads, including roads closed to 4. You must sign in before entering the vehicles. hunt zones and sign out upon leaving the 9. You must check-in all harvested bears at zone. the refuge official check station.

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10. We prohibit baiting or hunting over 12. We prohibit the discharge of firearm or bait (see § 32.2(h)). archery equipment across or within refuge 11. We prohibit possession of alcoholic bev- roads, including roads closed to vehicles. erages (see § 32.2(j)). 13. You must be at least age 18 to hunt D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- without an accompanying, qualified adult. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance Youth hunters between ages 12 and 17 may with State regulations subject to the fol- hunt only when accompanied by an adult age lowing conditions: 21 or older who must also possess and carry 1. We only allow fishing in Lake Drum- a valid hunting license. The minimum age mond and in the Feeder Ditch on the east for hunters is 12. side of Lake Drummond during daylight D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] hours. 2. We prohibit bank fishing. MACKAY ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 3. You must attend all fishing lines. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 4. We require permits for vehicular access B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] to the boat ramp on Interior Ditch Road on C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of the west side of Lake Drummond. deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to JAMES RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE the following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 1. Hunters must sign and carry a Refuge B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] Deer Hunting Permit while hunting on the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of refuge. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 2. We allow the use of shotguns, muzzle- refuge in accordance with State regulations loading rifles/shotguns, and bows. We pro- subject to the following conditions: hibit the use of all other rifles and pistols. 1. We require firearm hunters to purchase 3. We allow access to hunting areas from 5 a refuge hunt permit at the Refuge Hunter a.m. until 8 p.m. Check Station on the morning of each hunt 4. We prohibit marking of trees or vegeta- on a first-come, first-served basis. The per- tion (see § 27.51 of this chapter) with blazes, mit must be in the possession of the hunter flagging, or other marking devices. while on refuge property. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 2. We require archery hunters to purchase ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- a refuge hunt permit by mail, by the des- lowing conditions: ignated application deadline. Archery hunt- 1. We allow fishing only from sunrise to ers must contact the Charles City Office at sunset from March 15 through October 15. (804) 829-9020 to apply for a permit. You must 2. You must attend all fishing lines. possess the permit while on refuge property. 3. We do not allow airboats. 3. You must follow all conditions of the hunting permit. MASON NECK NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 4. We allow the use of shotguns (20-gauge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] or larger, loaded with buckshot only), B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] muzzleloaders, archery, and crossbows on C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of designated refuge hunt days. deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 5. We allow the take of two deer of either cordance with State and County regulations sex per day. subject to the following conditions: 6. We prohibit dogs. 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- 7. We allow only portable tree stands that mit. hunters must remove at the end of each hunt 2. We select hunters by lottery. Contact day. the refuge office for information on applica- 8. During firearm seasons, hunters must tion dates. wear in a visible manner on head, chest, and 3. We send applicants an information pack- back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 et detailing specific dates, details, and re- cm2) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing quirements for the hunt, including, but not or material. limited to: hunt dates, hunt areas, bag re- 9. During archery-only season, hunters strictions, weapon certification require- must wear in a visible manner a solid-col- ments and locations, orientation dates/ ored, hunter-orange hat or cap while moving times, scouting date(s), check station loca- to and from their stand. tion, and maps. 10. We require that firearm hunters remain 4. Hunters must certify/qualify weapons within 25 feet (7.5 m) of their assigned stand and ammunition and attend an orientation unless tracking or retrieving a wounded session prior to issuance of a permit. deer. 5. Hunters must wear a minimum of 400 11. Hunters may retrieve wounded deer square inches (2,600 cm 2) of visible solid from closed areas with prior consent from a hunter-orange clothing and a hunter-orange refuge employee. hat.

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6. We may close areas of the refuge to boundary and within the U.S. Army Corps of hunting. We will identify these areas on the Engineers-designated Danger Zone around maps in the information packet and review Plum Tree Island. them during orientation. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] OCCOQUAN BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PRESQUILE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cordance with State and County regulations white-tailed deer on designated areas of the subject to the following conditions: refuge in accordance with State regulations 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- subject to the following conditions: mit. 1. We require you to purchase a refuge 2. We select hunters by lottery. Contact hunt permit. You may obtain permit infor- the refuge office for information on applica- mation by contacting the Charles City Office tion dates. at (804) 829-9020. You must possess the permit 3. We send applicants an information pack- while on refuge property. et detailing specific dates, details, and re- 2. You must follow all conditions of the quirements for the hunt, including, but not hunting permit. limited to: hunt dates, hunt areas, bag re- 3. We allow the use of shotguns (20-gauge strictions, weapon certification require- or larger, loaded with buckshot or rifled ments and locations, orientation dates/ slugs). times, scouting date(s), check station loca- 4. We allow the take of two deer of either tion, and maps. sex per day. 4. Hunters must certify/qualify weapons 5. We prohibit dogs. and ammunition and attend an orientation 6. We allow only portable tree stands that session prior to issuance of a permit. hunters must remove at the end of each hunt 5. Hunters must wear a minimum of 400 day. square inches (2,600 cm 2) of visible solid 7. We require hunters to wear in a con- hunter-orange clothing and a hunter-orange spicuous manner on head, chest, and back a hat. minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of 6. We may close areas of the refuge to solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or ma- hunting. We will identify these areas on the terial. maps in the information packet and review 8. You must be at least age 18 to hunt with- them during orientation. out an accompanying, qualified adult. Youth D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] hunters between ages 12 and 17 may hunt only when accompanied by an adult age 21 or PLUM TREE ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE older who must also possess and carry a REFUGE valid hunting license. The minimum age for A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunters is 12. hunting of waterfowl, gallinule, and coot on D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] designated areas of the refuge in accordance RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER VALLEY NATIONAL with State regulations subject to the fol- WILDLIFE REFUGE lowing conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] Special Use Hunting Permit while hunting B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] migratory game birds on the refuge. We open C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of only the Cow Island area of the refuge to mi- white-tailed deer on designated areas of the gratory game bird hunting. We close all refuge in accordance with State regulations other areas of the refuge to all public entry. subject to the following conditions: You may obtain permit application informa- 1. We require hunters to purchase a refuge tion by contacting the Charles City Office at hunt permit. You may obtain permit applica- (804) 829-9020. tion information by contacting Refuge Head- 2. We will determine hunting locations, quarters at (804) 333-1470. You must possess dates, and times by lottery. We will des- the permit while on refuge property. ignate them on hunting permits. 2. You must follow all conditions of the 3. We prohibit jump-shooting by foot or hunting permit. boat. We allow hunting from a blind only as 3. We allow shotgun, muzzleloader, and determined by hunting permit. archery hunting on designated refuge hunt 4. You must follow all conditions of your days. hunt permit. 4. We allow the take of two deer per day. 5. We prohibit any activity that disturbs We will determine the sex of the deer on the the bottom, including landing boats, anchor- hunting permit. ing, driving posts, etc., within the refuge 5. We prohibit dogs.

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6. We allow only portable tree stands that C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of hunters must remove at the end of each hunt white-tailed deer in designated areas of the day. refuge in accordance with State regulations 7. We require firearm hunters to wear in a subject to the following conditions: conspicuous manner on head, chest, and back 1. You must possess and carry a refuge per- a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of mit. We issue permits based on a computer solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or ma- lottery system. You may obtain permit ap- terial. plications from the refuge administration of- 8. During archery-only season, hunters fice during normal business hours. Hunting must wear in a visible manner a solid-col- brochures containing application procedures, ored, hunter-orange hat or cap while moving seasons, and maps depicting areas open to to and from their stand. hunting are available from the refuge admin- 9. We prohibit the discharge of firearm or istration office. You must provide an unob- archery equipment across or within refuge structed view of the refuge permit on the ve- roads, including roads closed to vehicles. hicle’s dashboard while hunting on the ref- 10. Hunters may retrieve wounded deer uge. from closed areas only with prior consent 2. You must be age 12 or older to hunt on from a refuge employee. the refuge. An adult age 18 or older must ac- 11. You must be at least age 18 to hunt company and directly supervise hunters without an accompanying, qualified adult. under age 18. The supervising adult must Youth hunters between ages 12 and 17 may also possess and carry a State hunting li- hunt only when accompanied by an adult age cense and refuge permit. 21 or older who must also possess and carry 3. You must sign in at the hunter registra- a valid hunting license. The minimum age tion station prior to entering your hunt zone for hunters is 12. and sign out upon exiting your hunt zone. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- You must sign out no later than two hours ignated areas of Wilna Pond in Richmond after the end of the hunt day. County in accordance with State regulations 4. You must wear a minimum of 400 square subject to the following conditions: inches (2,600 cm 2) of blaze-orange material 1. We allow fishing access from legal sun- consisting of a vest and hat or a jacket and rise to legal sunset. hat. 2. We allow fishing from the Wilna Pond 5. You may use of portable tree stands. pier, banks of the dam, and watercraft. We 6. We prohibit dogs. prohibit fishing from the aluminum catwalk. 7. You must park your vehicle in des- 3. All Virginia boating laws apply on Wilna ignated areas (see § 27.31 of this chapter). Pond, including personal flotation device D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] (PFD) requirements and State motor boat [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 registration for vessels under power. FR 29077, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29085, May 18, 4. During the period when we open the 1993; 59 FR 6686, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62048, Wilna Tract for deer hunting, we will close it Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR to all other uses, including fishing. 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 5. We prohibit fishing by any means other 65 FR 30792, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56409, Sept. than by use of one or more attended poles 18, 2000; 67 FR 58951, Sept. 18, 2002; 68 FR with hook and line attached. 57318, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54465, Sept. 8, 6. We prohibit the use of lead sinkers. 2004; 70 FR 54194, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33199, 7. We require catch and release fishing only June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45698, Sept. 3, 2009; 74 FR for largemouth bass. You may take other 50737, Oct. 1, 2009] finfish species in accordance with State regulations. § 32.67 Washington. 8. We prohibit the take of any reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate species for use as The following refuge units have been bait or for any other purpose. opened for hunting and/or fishing, and 9. We prohibit the use of live minnows as are listed in alphabetical order with bait. applicable refuge-specific regulations. 10. We prohibit the use of boats propelled by gasoline motors, sail, or mechanically op- COLUMBIA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE erated paddle wheel. We allow only car-top A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow boats, and we prohibit trailers. hunting of goose, duck, coot, and Wilson’s 11. We will give prescheduled environ- snipe on designated areas of the refuge in ac- mental education field trips priority over cordance with State regulations subject to other uses, including sport fishing, on the the following conditions: Wilna Pond pier at all times. 1. We only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays on WALLOPS ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Marsh Unit 1 and Farm Units 226–227. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 2. Prior to entering the Farm Unit 226–227 B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] hunt area, we require you to possess and

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carry a refuge permit, pay a recreation user B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] fee, and obtain a blind assignment. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 3. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- arm from, across, or along a public highway, cordance with State regulations subject to designated route of travel, road, road shoul- the following condition: Condition A2 ap- der, road embankment, or designated park- plies. ing area. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] B. Hunting of Upland Game Birds. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, California DUNGENESS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE quail, gray partridge, and chukar on designated areas of the refuge in accordance A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] with State regulations subject to the fol- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] lowing conditions: C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We only allow hunting of upland game D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may salt water birds during State upland game seasons that fish in designated areas of the refuge. run concurrently with the State waterfowl season. HANFORD REACH NATIONAL MONUMENT/SAD- 2. We allow hunting from 12 p.m. (noon) to DLE MOUNTAIN NATIONAL WILDLIFE REF- legal sunset on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sun- UGE days, and Federal holidays in Marsh Unit 1. 3. Condition A3 applies. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of hunting of goose, duck, coot, mourning dove, mule deer and white-tailed deer on des- and common snipe on the Wahluke Unit of ignated areas of the refuge in accordance the Monument/Refuge in accordance with with State regulations subject to the fol- State regulations subject to the following lowing conditions: conditions: 1. We only allow shotgun and archery hunt- 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic ing. shot while on the refuge (see § 32.2(k)). 2. We only allow hunting during State deer 2. We allow access from 2 hours before legal seasons that run concurrently with the State sunrise to 2 hours after legal sunset. We pro- waterfowl season. hibit overnight camping and/or parking. 3. Condition A3 applies. 3. We prohibit permanent and pit blinds D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- and the cutting of vegetation (see § 27.51 of ignated areas of the refuge in accordance this chapter). You must remove all blind ma- with State regulations subject to the fol- terials, decoys, and other equipment (see lowing conditions: § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 1. On waters open to fishing, we only allow 4. We only allow nonmotorized boats and fishing from April 1 to September 30, with boats with electric motors on the WB–10 the exception of Falcon, Heron, Goldeneye, Pond (Wahluke Lake) and with walk-in ac- Corral, Blythe, Chukar, and Scaup Lakes cess only. that are open year-round. 5. We prohibit shooting or discharging any 2. We allow nonmotorized boats and boats firearm from, across, or along a public high- with electric motors on Upper and Lower way, designated route of travel, road, road Hampton, Hutchinson, and Shiner Lakes. shoulder, road embankment, or designated 3. We allow motorized boats and non- parking area. motorized boats on all other refuge waters open to fishing. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 4. We allow frogging during periods when of pheasant, quail, and partridge on des- we allow fishing on designated waters. ignated areas on the Wahluke Unit of the 5. We allow catch-and-release fishing using Monument/Refuge in accordance with State artificial flies with a single barbless hook on regulations and subject to the conditions Quail Lake. listed below: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic CONBOY LAKE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE shot while on the refuge. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 2. We allow only shotguns and archery hunting of dove, goose, duck, coot, and com- hunting. mon snipe on designated areas of the refuge 3. We allow access from 2 hours before sun- in accordance with State regulations subject rise to 2 hours after sunset. We prohibit to the following conditions: overnight camping and/or parking. 1. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may pos- 4. Condition A5 applies. sess only approved nontoxic shot while in C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of the field (see § 32.2(k)). deer and elk on the Wahluke Unit of the 2. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- Monument/Refuge in accordance with State arm from, across, or along a public highway, regulations and subject to the following con- designated route of travel, road, road shoul- ditions: der, road embankment, or designated park- 1. We allow only shotguns, muzzleloaders, ing area. and archery hunting.

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2. We allow access from 2 hours before sun- signing out for the day, you must report rise to 2 hours after sunset. We prohibit hunting success, failure, and any hit-but-not overnight camping and/or parking. retrieved animals. 3. Condition A5 applies. 10. No more than one unlicensed person D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the may assist each licensed hunter during the Wahluke Unit in accordance with State regu- hunt. lations subject to the following conditions: 11. Additional persons may assist hunters 1. We allow access from 2 hours before legal during elk retrieval only. sunrise to 2 hours after legal sunset. We pro- 12. We prohibit hunters from operating mo- hibit overnight camping and/or parking. torized vehicles on the refuge. 2. We allow nonmotorized boats and boats 13. Condition A2 applies. with electric motors on the WB–10 Ponds and D. Sport Fishing. We allow bank fishing with walk-in access only. from the Mainland Unit shoreline adjoining the Elochoman and Columbia Rivers as well JULIA BUTLER HANSEN REFUGE FOR THE as Steamboat and Brooks Sloughs, in accord- COLUMBIAN WHITE-TAILED DEER ance with State fishing regulations. We also A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow allow bank fishing in the pond adjacent to hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common the diking district pumping station by snipe on designated areas of the Hunting Is- Brooks Slough. We close all other interior land Unit in accordance with State regula- water of the Mainland Unit to fishing. tions subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic LITTLE PEND OREILLE NATIONAL WILDLIFE shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). REFUGE 2. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow arm from, across, or along a public highway, hunting of migratory game birds on des- designated route of travel, road, road shoul- ignated areas of the refuge in accordance der, road embankment, or designated park- with State regulations subject to the fol- ing area. lowing conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 1. We prohibit waterfowl hunting on any C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of creek or stream. elk on designated areas of the refuge in ac- 2. We allow hunting during approved State cordance with State regulations subject to hunting seasons occurring September the following conditions: through December and during the State 1. We conduct the refuge hunt by State spring wild turkey season only. We prohibit permit only. We require hunters to possess hunting and discharge of firearms during all and carry current Washington State elk li- other periods. censes, valid for the refuge’s hunt unit. 3. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- 2. We allow a maximum of ten hunters to arm from, across, or along a public highway, use the refuge in any one day, with one hunt designated route of travel, road, road shoul- period consisting of 5 consecutive days (Mon- der, road embankment, or designated park- day through Friday only). ing area. 3. We allow a maximum of four hunt peri- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting ods per hunt season; two regular permit hunts, and if required, two ‘‘as needed’’ per- of upland game on designated areas of the mit hunts. refuge in accordance with State regulations 4. We will use the State Second Elk Tag subject to the following conditions: As-Needed hunt program as necessary to 1. We prohibit use of dogs except for hunt- control elk numbers during months outside ing and retrieving upland game birds. the normal hunting season, except we pro- 2. Conditions A2 and A3 apply. hibit hunting during the period April C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of through August. big game on designated areas of the refuge in 5. The State will publish the hunting dates, accordance with State regulations subject to number of permits to be issued, and other the following conditions: regulations for the refuge hunt in the State’s 1. We prohibit all use of dogs for hunting of Big Game hunting pamphlet. You may also big game. obtain this information by contacting the 2. Conditions A2 and A3 apply. refuge headquarters. 3. During the State spring turkey season, 6. We allow hunting of elk using muzzle- we prohibit hunting of all species except tur- loading firearms only. key. 7. We require hunters to attend a refuge- D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on specific orientation session each year prior designated areas of the refuge in accordance to hunting on the refuge. with State regulations. 8. We allow hunting on Mondays through MCNARY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Fridays only. We close the refuge to hunting on weekends and Federal holidays. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 9. We require hunters to sign in and out hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and com- each day at the refuge headquarters. When mon snipe on designated areas of the refuge

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in accordance with State regulations subject the refuge in accordance with State regula- to the following conditions: tions subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow vehicles on designated 1. On the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, we allow routes of travel and require hunters to park hunting of only upland game birds on in designated parking areas (see § 27.31 of this Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanks- chapter). We prohibit off-road vehicle travel giving Day, and New Year’s Day. We prohibit and all use of ATVs (see § 27.31(f) of this chap- hunting before 12 p.m. (noon) on each hunt ter). day. 2. We only allow portable blinds and tem- 2. On the Peninsula Unit, we prohibit up- porary blinds constructed of natural mate- land game hunting before 12 p.m. (noon) on rials. goose hunt days. 3. We allow dove hunting in accordance 3. We allow turkey hunting only on the with State regulations on the Wallula, Bur- Wallula unit. bank Sloughs, Stateline, Juniper Canyon, 4. We close all islands of the Hanford Is- Peninsula, and Two Rivers Units only. lands Division to hunting. 4. The McNary Fee Hunt Unit is only open 5. Condition A14 applies. on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of Thanksgiving Day, and New Year’s Day from deer only on the Stateline, Juniper Canyon, 5 a.m. to 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. and Wallula Units in accordance with State 5. Prior to entering the McNary Fee Hunt regulations subject to the following condi- Unit, we require you to possess and carry a tions: refuge permit, pay a recreation user fee, and 1. On the Juniper Canyon and Wallula obtain a blind assignment before hunting. Units, we allow shotgun and archery hunting 6. On the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, we only only. allow hunting from assigned blind sites and 2. Condition A14 applies. require hunters to remain within 100 feet (30 D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- m) of marked posts unless retrieving birds or ignated areas of the refuge in accordance setting decoys. We allow a maximum of four with State regulations. persons per blind site. 7. On the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, you may NISQUALLY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE only possess approved nontoxic shotshells A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- day. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 8. On the Wallula Unit, we prohibit hunt- with State regulations subject to the fol- ing within 1⁄4 mile (.4 km) of the Walla Walla lowing conditions: Delta or Crescent Island from February 1 1. We allow hunters to possess and carry no through September 30. more than 25 approved nontoxic shells while 9. On the Peninsula Unit, we allow water- hunting in the field (see §32.2(k)). fowl hunting subject to the following condi- 2. Hunters may access the hunt areas by tions: boat only. The maximum speed limit is 5 i. On the east shoreline of the Peninsula miles per hour for boats in all refuge waters. Unit, we only allow hunting from established B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] numbered blinds sites, assigned on a first- C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] come, first-served basis. We require hunters D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and to remain within 100 feet (30 m) of marked shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge posts unless retrieving birds or setting de- in accordance with State regulations subject coys. to the following conditions: ii. On the west shoreline of the Peninsula 1. We allow fishing from boats outside the Unit, we require hunters to space themselves Brown Farm Dike and outside the Research a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. Natural Area. 10. We close the furthest downstream ref- 2. We allow bank fishing in the designated uge island (Columbia River mile 341–343) in McAllister Creek Bank Fishing Area from the Hanford Islands Division to hunting. legal sunrise to legal sunset. The 3/4-mile (1.2 11. On the Peninsula and Two Rivers Units, km) area of bank fishing is located 1⁄2 mile (.8 we close Casey Pond to all hunting. km) downstream from I–5 and allowed only 12. We close Strawberry Island in the along the east side of the creek. Anglers may Snake River to all hunting. reach this area either by foot from the ref- 13. We close Badger and Foundation Islands uge parking lot or by boat. in the Columbia River to all hunting. 3. We prohibit bank fishing along the 14. You may not shoot or discharge any Nisqually River. firearm from, across, or along a public high- 4. We prohibit fishing in any waters inside way, designated route of travel, road, road the Brown Farm Dike. shoulder, road embankment, or designated 5. We allow shellfishing on the tideflats. parking area. Access is by boat or by foot from the Luhr B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting Beach Boat Launch. We prohibit tideflat ac- of upland game birds on designated areas of cess from the Brown Farm Dike.

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6. We prohibit boat launching on the ref- being vacated, and obtain a new check-out uge. card for the new blind. 15. We reserve Blind 1A for exclusive use by RIDGEFIELD NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE hunters with permanent disabilities who pos- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow sess a valid State Disabled Hunter Permit hunting of goose, duck, and coot on des- and who qualify under WAC 232-12-282. Blind ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 1A may also be occupied by nonhunters who with State regulations subject to the fol- are assisting the disabled hunters. lowing conditions: 16. We allow vehicles only on designated 1. We allow hunting by special refuge per- routes of travel and require hunters to park mit only. You must possess and carry the in designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit off-road vehicle travel, special refuge permit at all times while and all use of ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chap- hunting. ter). 2. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] arm from, across, or along a public highway, C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] designated route of travel, road, road shoul- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and der, road embankment, or designated park- frogging on designated areas of the refuge in ing area. accordance with State regulations subject to 3. We prohibit hunting of dusky Canada the following conditions: goose. The State defines dusky Canada goose 1. We allow fishing and frogging from as a dark goose, as determined by a Munsell March 1 through September 30 only. color chart 10 YR, 5 or less, with a culmen 2. We allow fishing and frogging from legal length of 40 to 50 millimeters (1.6 to 2 sunrise to legal sunset only. inches). Hunting of dusky goose will result in invalidation of the refuge hunting permit TOPPENISH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE and loss of refuge hunting privileges for the A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow remainder of the waterfowl hunting season. hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and com- 4. We allow hunting on designated portions mon snipe on designated areas of the refuge of the River ‘‘S’’ Unit on Tuesdays, Thurs- in accordance with State regulations subject days, and Saturdays, excluding Federal holi- to the following conditions: days, during the regular State waterfowl 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 11⁄2 hunting season. hours after legal sunset. 5. Prior to entering the hunt area, you 2. We only allow vehicles on designated must pay a recreation user fee, obtain a routes of travel and require hunters to park blind assignment, and obtain a check-out in designated parking areas (see § 27.31 of this card. You must carry the check-out card chapter). We prohibit off-road vehicle travel while hunting as proof of user fee payment. and all use of ATVs (see § 27.31(f) of this 6. We allow access to the refuge check sta- chapter). tion 2 hours before legal shooting time. We 3. We allow dove hunting only on the Cloe, require hunters to depart the refuge no later Webb, Petty, Halvorson, Chambers, and Isiri than 1 hour after legal shooting time. Units. 7. We allow entry to the hunt area during 4. On the Pumphouse and Robbins Road hunt days for the purpose of hunting only. Units, you may possess only approved We prohibit entry to the hunt area for scout- nontoxic shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quan- ing, sight-seeing, or other purposes. tities of 25 or less per day. 8. We allow hunting only from designated 5. On the Petty, Isiri, Chamber, and Cloe permanent blinds. We prohibit all hunting Units, we allow hunting 7 days a week sub- outside the designated blinds, including ject to the following condition: We require hunting from temporary blinds or jump hunting parties to space themselves a min- shooting. imum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. 9. We allow a maximum of three persons 6. On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we per hunting blind. only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Satur- 10. We prohibit additional hunters to join a days, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas hunt party after the party has checked in. Day, and New Year’s Day. On these units, we 11. You may possess only approved allow hunting only from designated field nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quan- pits, and we prohibit jump shooting. tities of 25 or less per day. 7. On the Robbins Road Unit, we only allow 12. Hunters must leash all dogs except hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, when hunting at the designated blind (see Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, §26.21(b) of this chapter). and New Year’s Day. 13. Hunters must complete an accurate 8. On the Robbins Road and Pumphouse check-out card and submit it to the check Units, we only allow hunting from numbered station before leaving the refuge. field blind sites, and hunters must only park 14. We require all hunters switching blinds their vehicles at the numbered post cor- to first report to the refuge check station, responding to the numbered field blind site complete a check-out card for the blind they are using (see § 27.31 of this chapter).

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Selection of parking sites/numbered posts is B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] on a first-come, first-served basis at the des- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ignated parking lot. We prohibit free-roam elk on designated areas of the refuge in ac- hunting or jump shooting, and you must re- cordance with State regulations subject to main within 100 feet (30 m) of the numbered the following conditions: field blind post unless retrieving birds or set- 1. We conduct the refuge hunt by State ting decoys. We allow a maximum of four permit only. We require hunters to possess persons per blind site. and carry current Washington State elk li- 9. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- censes, valid for the refuge hunt unit, and a arm from, across, or along a public highway, refuge special access permit. designated route of travel, road, road shoul- 2. We allow only authorized vehicles on der, road embankment, or designated park- designated routes of travel and require hunting area. ers to park in designated parking areas (see B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting §27.31(h) of this chapter). We prohibit ATVs of upland game birds on designated areas of and ORVs. the refuge in accordance with State regula- 3. We allow hunter access from 2 hours be- tions subject to the following conditions: fore legal sunrise until 5 hours after legal 1. On all refuge units, we prohibit hunting sunset. Hunters needing additional time for of upland game birds until 12 p.m. (noon) of retrieval must notify refuge staff or a State each hunt day. fish and wildlife officer. 2. On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we 4. We prohibit possession of a bow with the only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Satur- arrow nocked within any safety zone or days, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Closed Area. Day, and New Year’s Day. 5. Safety zones of 500 feet (150 m) are in ef- 3. On the Robbins Road Unit, we only allow fect around existing structures. We prohibit hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, shooting from or into any safety zone or Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Closed Area. and New Year’s Day. 6. One person may assist hunters only dur- 4. Condition A9 applies. ing elk retrieval. We require this person to C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] remain with the hunter at all times during D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] retrieval. We require all hunters/helpers to possess a nontransferable refuge special ac- TURNBULL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE cess permit. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 7. Refuge staff or a State Fish and Wildlife hunting of duck, goose, and coot within 50 Officer must accompany hunters during re- yards (45 m) of hunting sites designated by trieval of a wounded elk that moves outside the refuge manager on the north side of the hunt unit in Closed Areas. Upper Turnbull Slough in accordance with 8. Hunters must use nontoxic ammunition State regulations subject to the following or remove or bury the visceral remains of conditions: harvested animals. 1. We only allow waterfowl (duck, goose, coot) hunting during the State’s Youth Mi- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] gratory Bird Hunt. UMATILLA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 3. We prohibit the construction or use of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow permanent blinds, pit blinds, stands, or scaf- hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and com- folds (see §27.93 of this chapter). mon snipe on designated areas of the refuge 4. We only allow authorized vehicles on in accordance with State regulations subject designated routes of travel and require hunt- to the following conditions: ers to park in designated parking area (see 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 11⁄2 §27.31(h) of this chapter). We prohibit ATVs hours after legal sunset. and ORVs. 2. We only allow vehicles on designated 5. Hunters may possess and carry no more routes of travel and require hunters to park than 25 nontoxic shotshells per hunter per in designated parking areas (see § 27.31 of this day while in the field (see §32.2(k)). chapter). We prohibit off-road vehicle travel 6. We prohibit shooting or discharging any and all use of ATVs (see § 27.31(f) of this firearm from, across, or along a public high- chapter). way, designated route of travel, road, road 3. We only allow portable blinds and tem- shoulder, road embankment, or designated porary blinds constructed of natural mate- parking area. rials. 7. We allow hunter access from 2 hours be- 4. On the Paterson Slough and Whitcomb fore legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal Units, we only allow hunting on Wednesdays, sunset. Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, 8. Hunters must possess a nontransferable Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. refuge special access permit that names 5. In the refuge ponds within the Paterson hunters, their hunt partners, and accom- Slough area, we only allow nonmotorized panying adult. boats and boats with electric motors.

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6. On the Ridge Unit, we only allow shore- proved nontoxic shells per day while in the line hunting and prohibit all hunting from field. boats. 6. At the Leadbetter Unit, you may possess 7. We require waterfowl hunting parties to only approved nontoxic shot. space themselves a minimum of 200 yards 7. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- (180 m) apart. arm from, across, or along a public highway, 8. You may not shoot or discharge any fire- designated route of travel, road, road shoul- arm from, across, or along a public highway, der, road embankment, or designated park- designated route of travel, road, road shoul- ing area. der, road embankment, or designated park- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting ing area. of blue and ruffed grouse on Long Island, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting subject to the following conditions: of upland game birds on designated areas of 1. We require you to obtain and carry a ref- the refuge in accordance with State regula- uge permit and report game taken, as speci- tions subject to the following conditions: fied with the permit. 1. We prohibit hunting of upland game 2. We allow only archery hunting. birds until 12 p.m. (noon) of each hunt day. 3. We do not allow firearms on Long Island 2. In the Paterson Slough and Whitcomb at any time. Units, we only allow hunting on Wednesdays, 4. We do not allow dogs on Long Island. Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, 5. Condition A7 applies. Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 3. Condition A9 applies. deer, elk, and bear on Long Island, and deer C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of and elk only on designated areas of the ref- deer on designated areas of the refuge in ac- uge north of the Bear River and east of cordance with State regulations subject to Wallapa Bay, in accordance with State regu- the following conditions: lations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting by special refuge per- 1. At Long Island you must possess a valid mit only. You must possess and carry the refuge permit and report game taken, as special refuge permit at all times while specified with the permit. hunting. 2. At Long Island we allow only archery 2. Condition A9 applies. hunting and prohibit firearms. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 3. We prohibit bear hunting on any portion ignated areas of the refuge in accordance of the refuge except Long Island. with State regulations subject to the fol- 4. We prohibit dogs. lowing conditions: 5. Condition A7 applies. 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 11⁄2 D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing hours after legal sunset. along the shoreline of Willapa Bay and Bear 2. We allow fishing on refuge impound- River on refuge-owned lands in accordance ments and ponds from February 1 through with State regulations. September 30. We open other refuge waters (Columbia River and its backwaters) in ac- [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 cordance with State regulations. FR 29077, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6686, 6699, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62048, WILLAPA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; hunting of geese, ducks, coots, and snipe on 65 FR 30792, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56409, Sept. designated areas of Riekkola, Lewis, Tarlatt 18, 2000; 66 FR 46362, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58952, Slough, and Leadbetter Units in accordance Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54469, Sept. 8, 2004; with State hunting regulations and subject 70 FR 54195, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33200, June to the following conditions: 11, 2008; 74 FR 45700, Sept. 3, 2009; 75 FR 18426, 1. Prior to entering the hunt area at the Apr. 12, 2010] Riekkola and Tarlatt Slough Units, we require you to obtain a refuge permit, pay a § 32.68 West Virginia. recreation user fee, and obtain a blind as- The following refuge units have been signment. opened to hunting and/or fishing, and 2. At the Riekkola and Tarlatt Slough Units, you may take ducks and coots only are listed in alphabetical order with coincidental to hunting geese. applicable refuge-specific regulations. 3. We allow hunting on Wednesday and Sat- CANAAN VALLEY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE urday in the Riekkola and Tarlatt Slough Units only from established blinds. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 4. At the Lewis Unit, we prohibit hunting hunting of goose, duck, rail, coot, gallinule, from the outer dike that separates the bay mourning dove, snipe, and woodcock on des- from the freshwater wetlands. ignated areas of the refuge in accordance 5. At the Riekkola and Tarlatt Slough with State regulations subject to the fol- Units, you may possess no more than 25 ap- lowing conditions:

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1. We require each hunter to possess and ance with State regulations subject to the carry a signed refuge hunting permit, State following conditions: hunting license, and driver’s license (or 1. Condition A1, A2, A6, A7, and B4 apply. other photo identification card) at all times 2. You may only enter the refuge on foot. while hunting on the refuge. The refuge You may use hand-powered, two-wheeled hunting permit is free, and you may obtain carts for transporting big game. it at the refuge headquarters. We require 3. You may only use handguns for hunting each hunter to submit a survey form at the deer and black bear in the rifle zone. end of the hunting season. Hunters must sub- 4. When using shotguns for big game hunt- mit survey forms to the refuge headquarters ing, we only allow ammunition containing a if they wish to receive a hunting permit the single lead projectile. We prohibit the use of following year. buckshot. 2. We allow hunting on most refuge lands 5. We prohibit the marking of any tree or with the following exceptions: the area surrounding the refuge headquarters, areas other refuge feature with flagging, paint, or marked as safety zones, areas marked as no other substance. hunting zones, areas marked as closed to all 6. We prohibit the cutting and trimming of public entry, or within 500 feet (150 m) of any coniferous trees (balsam fir, red spruce, and dwelling. hemlock). We prohibit construction of blinds 3. We prohibit the building or use of perma- from these materials. nent blinds. 7. We prohibit permanent tree stands, but 4. The refuge closes 1 hour after legal sun- we allow use of temporary tree stands. You set, including parking areas. We prohibit must clearly print your name and address in hunters from leaving decoys and other per- an easily read area on the stand while the sonal property on the refuge. stand is affixed to the tree. You must remove 5. We allow the use of dogs for hunting mi- tree stands (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the gratory game birds. We require all dogs to end of the deer season. wear a collar displaying the owner’s name, 8. We require all hunters to wear at least address, and telephone number. 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of blaze orange 6. We prohibit dog training except during on the head, chest, and back at all times dur- legal hunting seasons. ing the deer bucks only season, the 7. We require hunters accessing the refuge antlerless deer season, the youth deer sea- through private property to possess and son, and the deer muzzleloader season. carry written permission of the landowner 9. We prohibit hunting for turkey with a while hunting on the refuge. rifle. You must use a shotgun or muzzle- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow the loader with a shot size of #4 or smaller. hunting of ruffed grouse, squirrel, cottontail 10. We allow dogs for hunting black bear rabbit, snowshoe hare, red fox, gray fox, bob- during the gun season. We prohibit more cat, woodchuck, coyote, opossum, striped than six dogs per hunting party. You must skunk, and raccoon on designated areas of account for all dogs at the conclusion of the the refuge in accordance with State regula- hunt. You must search for lost dogs for at tions subject to the following conditions: least 3 days, and we prohibit hunting during 1. Conditions A1, A2, A6, and A7 apply. the search period. All dogs must wear a col- 2. The refuge opens 1 hour before legal sun- lar displaying the owner’s name, address, rise and closes 1 hour after legal sunset, in- and telephone number. cluding parking areas. 11. We prohibit black bear hunting during 3. You may hunt raccoon at night, but you the Tucker County antlerless deer season. must obtain a Special Use Permit for rac- The gun bear season begins the Monday fol- coon hunting. lowing the antlerless deer season. 4. We only allow hunting in the No Rifle 12. The refuge closes 1 hour after legal sun- Zones with the following equipment: arch- set, including parking areas. We prohibit ery, shotgun, or muzzleloader. camping or overnight parking. 5. You may use dogs for hunting upland D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] game species. We prohibit more than six dogs per hunting party for raccoon hunting. You OHIO RIVER ISLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE must account for all dogs at the conclusion REFUGE of the hunt. You must search for lost dogs for at least 3 days, and we prohibit hunting A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow during the search period. All dogs must wear hunting of migratory game birds (waterfowl, a collar displaying the owner’s name, ad- coots, rails, gallinules, snipe, woodcock, and dress, and telephone number. dove) on designated areas of the refuge 6. We prohibit the hunting of upland game (Pennsylvania: Phillis Island, Georgetown Is- species between March 1 and the youth squir- land; West Virginia: Captina Island, Captina rel season in September. Mainland, Fish Creek Island, Williamson Is- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting land, Witten Towhead, Wells Island, Grand- of white-tailed deer, black bear, and turkey view Island, Grape/Bat Island, Broadback Is- on designated areas of the refuge in accord- land, Buckley Island, Muskingum Island,

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Buffington Island, Letart Island; and Ken- as the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, tucky: Manchester 1 Island, Manchester 2 Is- or otherwise directing deer so as to make the land) in accordance with State regulations animals more susceptible to harvest. subject to the following conditions: 4. We allow trail marking with nonperma- 1. We require each hunter to possess and nent methods such as flagging and reflectors. carry a refuge hunting permit, State hunting We prohibit the use of paint, and hunters license, and valid driver’s license (or other must remove all trail-marking materials photo identification card) at all times when (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the hunting on the refuge. The refuge hunting deer season. permit is free, and you may obtain it at the 5. We prohibit the use of permanent tree refuge headquarters. stands or blinds. We allow the use of tem- 2. We prohibit the building or use of perma- porary tree stands. All tree stands must have nent blinds. the name and address of the owner clearly 3. The refuge opens 1 hour before legal sun- printed in an easily read area on the stand rise and closes 1 hour after legal sunset, in- while the stand is affixed to the tree. Hunt- cluding parking areas. We prohibit hunters ers must remove tree stands and blinds (see leaving decoys and personal property, as well § 27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the as camping and overnight parking. end of each day. 4. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and 6. We prohibit baiting for deer on refuge retrieve when hunting for migratory game lands (see § 32.2(h)). birds. We require all dogs to wear a collar 7. We require all hunters to wear at least displaying the owner’s name, address, and 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of blaze orange telephone number. visible on the head, chest, and back while 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic walking to and from tree stands or blinds. shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting throughout the refuge in accordance with of rabbit and squirrel on designated areas of State regulations subject to the following the refuge (Pennsylvania: Phillis Island, conditions: Georgetown Island; West Virginia: Captina 1. Condition A3 applies. Island, Captina Mainland, Fish Creek Island, 2. We require each angler to possess and Williamson Island, Witten Towhead, Wells carry a State fishing license and a valid driv- Island, Grandview Island, Grape/Bat Island, er’s license (or other photo identification Broadback Island, Buckley Island, card) at all times while fishing on the refuge. Muskingum Island, Buffington Island, Letart 3. We restrict bank fishing to refuge open Island; and Kentucky: Manchester 1 Island, hours, from 1 hour before legal sunrise Manchester 2 Island) in accordance with through 1 hour after legal sunset. State regulations subject to the following 4. We prohibit trotlines (setlines) and tur- conditions: tle lines. 1. Conditions A1 and A3 apply. 2. We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs for [59 FR 55197, Nov. 3, 1994, as amended at 60 hunting rabbit or squirrel. FR 62048, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 31461, June 20, 3. We prohibit the use of bows, rifles, or 1996; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30794, pistols for hunting rabbit or squirrel. May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56411, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 4. We only allow the use of shotguns with 54362, 54472, Sept. 8, 2004; 73 FR 33200, June 11, approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) for the 2008; 74 FR 45700, Sept. 3, 2009] hunting of rabbit or squirrel. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery § 32.69 Wisconsin. hunting of white-tailed deer on designated The following refuge units have been areas of the refuge (Pennsylvania: Phillis Is- opened to hunting and/or fishing, and land, Georgetown Island; West Virginia: Paden Island, Captina Island, Captina Main- are listed in alphabetical order with land, Fish Creek Island, Williamson Island, applicable refuge-specific regulations. Witten Towhead, Wells Island, Mill Creek Is- FOX RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE land, Grandview Island, Grape/Bat Island, zoned area of Middle Island, Broadback Is- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] land, Buckley Island, Buckley Mainland, B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] Muskingum Island, Neal Island, Buffington C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of Island, Letart Island; and Kentucky: Man- white-tailed deer on designated areas of the chester 1 Island, Manchester 2 Island) in ac- refuge subject to the following conditions: cordance with State regulations subject to 1. We require refuge permits during des- the following conditions: ignated time periods. 1. Conditions A1 and A3 apply. 2. We do not allow the construction or use 2. We prohibit the use or possession of ri- of blinds, platforms, or ladders. fles, pistols, or shotguns for the hunting of 3. We allow hunting only during the State white-tailed deer. firearms season and during a designated time 3. We prohibit organized deer drives by two period of the archery season. or more individuals. We define a deer drive D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

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HORICON NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game throughout the district (except A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow that you may not hunt on the Blue-wing Wa- hunting of duck and coot on designated areas terfowl Production Area (WPA) in Ozaukee of the refuge in accordance with State regu- County or the Wilcox WPA in Waushara lations subject to the following conditions: County) in accordance with State regula- 1. We require permits. tions subject to the following condition: You 2. We allow only participants in the Young must remove blinds and stands (see § 27.93 of Wildfowlers and Special Programs to hunt. this chapter) at the conclusion of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] of ring-necked pheasant, gray partridge, squirrel, and cottontail rabbit on designated NECEDAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations during the State seasons subject A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow to the following conditions: hunting of migratory game birds only on 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only ap- designated areas of the refuge. proved nontoxic shot while hunting upland B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting game species. of wild turkey, ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, 2. Hunting in the youth/novice pheasant fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hunt area (Area F) is for youth who are 12– hare, and raccoon only on designated areas 15 years of age, and by permit. of the refuge subject to the following condi- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of tions: white-tailed deer on designated areas of the 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only ap- refuge in accordance with State regulations proved nontoxic shot while hunting on the subject to the following conditions: refuge (see § 32.2(k)). This includes turkey 1. We allow hunting during the State arch- hunters. ery, muzzleloader, and State firearms sea- 2. During the spring turkey season, we allow unarmed hunters who have an unex- sons. 2. We do not allow the construction and use pired spring turkey permit in their possession to scout the hunt area. We allow this of permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders. 3. You must remove all stands from the scouting beginning on the Saturday immediately prior to the opening date listed on refuge following each day’s hunt. 4. Hunting in the area surrounding the of- their State turkey hunting permit. 3. Refuge Area 3 is open to hunting after fice/visitor center (Area E) is by permit only. the State deer gun season through the end of 5. Hunting in the auto tour/hiking trail the respective State seasons or until Feb- complex (Area D) is open only during the ruary 28, whichever occurs first. State firearms deer season. 4. You may use dogs only when hunting mi- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- gratory game birds and upland game (except ignated areas of the refuge in accordance raccoon). with State regulations subject to the fol- 5. You may only hunt showshoe hare dur- lowing condition: We allow only bank fishing the season for cottontail rabbit. ing. 6. You may possess only unloaded guns in LEOPOLD WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT the retrieval zone of the Refuge Area 2 between 20th Street West and Suk-Cerney flow- A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow age during the State waterfowl hunting sea- hunting of migratory game birds throughout son, except while hunting deer during the the district (except that we prohibit hunting deer gun season. on the Blue-wing Waterfowl Production Area C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of (WPA) in Ozaukee County or the Wilcox white-tailed deer on designated areas of the WPA in Waushara County) in accordance refuge in accordance with State regulations with State regulations subject to the fol- subject to the following conditions: lowing conditions: 1. We prohibit possession of a loaded fire- 1. We allow the use of hunting dogs, pro- arm or a nocked arrow on a bow within 50 vided the dog is under the immediate control feet (15 m) of the centerline of all public of the hunter at all times (see § 26.21(b) of roads. Also, during the gun deer season, we this chapter). prohibit possession of a loaded firearm with- 2. You must remove boats, decoys, and in 50 feet (15 m) of the center of refuge trails, blinds (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the con- and we prohibit discharge of guns from, clusion of each day. across, down, or alongside these trails. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 2. We prohibit possession of a centerfire of upland game birds throughout the district rifle capable of holding more than seven car- (except that we prohibit hunting on the tridges. Blue-wing Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) 3. We prohibit construction or use of per- in Ozaukee County or the Wilcox WPA in manent blinds, stands, or ladders. Waushara County) in accordance with State 4. You may use portable elevated devices regulations subject to the following condi- but must lower them to ground level at the tion: Condition A1 applies. close of shooting hours each day. You must

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remove all blinds, stands, platforms, and lad- lowing condition: We require a refuge per- ders from the refuge at the end of the hunt- mit. ing season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting ter). of upland game on designated areas of the 5. Hunters must clearly mark all non-nat- refuge subject to the following condition: We ural blinds, stands, platforms, and ladders on require a refuge permit. the exterior with the owner’s name and ad- C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of dress in letters that are 1 inch (2.5 cm) high. white-tailed deer on designated areas of the You may also use an attached metal tag refuge subject to the following condition: We with stamped or engraved lettering that is require a refuge permit. clearly visible. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on des- 6. We permanently close Refuge Area 1 to ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- all hunting. lowing conditions: 7. Refuge Area 2 is open to deer hunting 1. We allow only hand-powered boats or during State archery, gun, and muzzleloader boats with electric motors on the refuge. seasons, except for any October special Zone- 2. You must remove ice fishing shelters T gun hunts. from the refuge following each day’s hunt. 8. Refuge Area 3 is open to deer hunting 3. We prohibit possessing archery or spear- during the State regular gun, muzzleloader, ing equipment on refuge pools at any time. and late archery seasons. Unarmed deer We allow taking rough fish by bow and arrow hunters may enter Area 3 to scout beginning or spear only along the refuge boundary in the Saturday prior to the gun deer season the backwaters of the Trempealeau River, in 9. We prohibit target or practice shooting. accordance with State regulations. 10. You may utilize clothes pins marked with flagging or reflective material. We UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER NATIONAL WILDLIFE allow no other types of marking. You must AND FISH REFUGE clearly identify the owner’s name and address on the clothes pin or the flagging Refer to § 32.42 Minnesota for regulations. itself. Hunters must remove all clothes pins WHITTLESEY CREEK NATIONAL WILDLIFE by the last day of archery season. REFUGE 11. Beginning the Saturday prior to the opening of the State regular gun deer season, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow you may use nonmotorized boats on hunting of migratory game birds on des- Sprague-Goose Pools until freeze-up in order ignated areas of the refuge in accordance to access areas for deer hunting. with State regulations subject to the fol- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in des- lowing conditions: ignated waters of the refuge at designated 1. We allow only the use of portable or times subject to the following conditions: We temporary blinds. allow use of nonmotorized boats in Sprague- 2. You must remove portable or temporary Goose Pools only when these pools are open blinds and any material brought on to the to fishing. We allow motorized boats in Suk refuge for blind construction at the end of Cerney Pool. each day’s hunt. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] ST. CROIX WETLAND MANAGEMENT DISTRICT C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow white-tailed deer on designated areas of the hunting of migratory game birds throughout refuge in accordance with State regulations the district except that you may not hunt on subject to the following conditions: designated portions posted as closed of the 1. We will allow archery deer hunting to St. Croix Prairie Waterfowl Production Area take place on refuge lands owned by the (WPA) in St. Croix County. Service that constitute tracts greater than B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting 20 acres (8 ha). of upland game throughout the district ex- 2. We prohibit hunting within a designated, cept that you may not hunt on designated signed area around the Coaster Classroom portions posted as closed of the St. Croix and Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center Prairie WPA in St. Croix County. boardwalk. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of 3. We prohibit the construction or use of big game throughout the district except that permanent blinds or platforms. you may not hunt on designated portions of 4. Hunters may use ground blinds or any the St. Croix Prairie Waterfowl Production elevated stands only if they do not damage Area in St. Croix County. live vegetation, including trees (see § 27.61 of D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] this chapter). 5. Hunters may construct ground blinds en- TREMPEALEAU NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE tirely of dead vegetation from the refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow lands. hunting of migratory game birds on des- 6. Hunters must remove all stands and ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- blinds from the refuge at the end of each

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day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap- way 28. We post the boundary for this area ter). with refuge signs stating ‘‘Area Closed to Mi- 7. We allow motorized vehicles only on gratory Bird Hunting’’. public roads and parking areas (see § 27.31 of 2. We prohibit all hunting between High- this chapter). way 28 and 0.8 miles (1.28 km) north of the D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] refuge headquarters on the west side of the [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 Green River. We post the boundary for this FR 29077, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6700, Feb. 11, area with refuge signs stating ‘‘No Hunting 1994; 60 FR 62048, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46399, Zone’’. Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 3. We open the refuge to the general public 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30794, May 12, 2000; from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour 65 FR 56411, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46362, Sept. after legal sunset. Waterfowl hunters may 4, 2001; 67 FR 58952, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, enter the refuge 1 hour before legal shooting 54473, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54197, Sept. 13, 2005; hours to set up decoys and blinds. 72 FR 51545, Sept. 7, 2007; 73 FR 33200, June 11, 4. Hunters must confine or leash dogs ex- 2008; 73 FR 51161, Aug. 29, 2008] cept when participating in a legal hunt (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). § 32.70 Wyoming. 5. You must only use portable blinds or The following refuge units have been blinds constructed from dead and downed opened for hunting and/or fishing, and wood. We prohibit digging pit blinds. 6. You must remove portable blinds, tree are listed in alphabetical order with stands, decoys, and other personal equip- applicable refuge-specific regulations. ment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge each day. NATIONAL ELK REFUGE 7. You must completely dismantle blinds A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] constructed of dead and downed wood at the B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] end of the waterfowl hunting season. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt elk 8. We only allow hunters to retrieve and bison on designated areas of the refuge downed game from closed areas with consent subject to the following conditions: from a refuge employee or State game war- 1. Permits are required. den. 2. Hunters may not be let out of vehicles 9. You must unload and either case or dis- on refuge roads. mantle all firearms (see § 27.42(b) of this 3. Shooting from or across refuge roads and chapter) when transporting them in a vehicle parking areas is not permitted. or boat under power. 4. The use of citizen band (CB) radios in the hunt area is not permitted. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may sport fish on of sage grouse, cottontail rabbit, jackrabbit, the refuge in accordance with state law, as raccoon, fox, and skunk on designated areas specifically designated in refuge publica- of the refuge in accordance with State regu- tions. lations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A2, A8, and A9 apply. PATHFINDER NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 2. We open the refuge to the general public 1 1 A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of from ⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to ⁄2 hour geese, ducks and coots is permitted on des- after legal sunset. ignated areas of the refuge. 3. Hunters must confine or leash dogs (see B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting § 26.21(b) of this chapter) except when partici- of sage grouse and cottontail rabbit on des- pating in a legal hunt for sage grouse, cot- ignated areas of the refuge subject to the fol- tontail rabbit, or jackrabbit. lowing condition: You may possess only ap- 4. When using shotguns or muzzleloaders, proved nontoxic shot while in the field. you may only possess approved nontoxic C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of pronghorn shot (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field. antelope and deer is permitted on designated C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of areas of the refuge. antelope, mule deer, and moose on des- D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] ignated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the fol- SEEDSKADEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE lowing conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow 1. Conditions A2, A8, A9, and B2 apply. hunting of dark goose, duck, coot, mer- D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the ganser, dove, snipe, and rail on designated refuge in accordance with State regulations areas of the refuge in accordance with State subject to the following conditions: regulations subject to the following condi- 1. Condition B2 applies. tions: 2. You must only launch or pick up 1. We prohibit hunting of migratory birds trailered boats at the following boat ramps: on the west side of the Green River between Dodge Bottom, Hayfarm, Lombard, and Six- the south end of the Dunkle Unit and High- Mile.

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3. We prohibit taking of mollusk, crusta- 5. We prohibit use of Self Contained Under- cean, reptile, and amphibian from the refuge. water Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) to take fish or invertebrates. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 6. We prohibit anchoring boats on the ref- FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62049, Dec. 4, uge. 1995; 62 FR 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 2182, 7. We prohibit sailboards or motorized per- Jan. 14, 1998; 65 FR 30795, May 12, 2000; 67 FR sonal watercraft on the refuge. 58952, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54473, Sept. 8, 2004] [65 FR 30795, May 12, 2000, as amended at 66 FR 46363, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58953, Sept. 18, § 32.71 United States Unincorporated 2002; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004] Pacific Insular Possessions. The following refuge units have been PART 34—REFUGE REVENUE opened to hunting and/or fishing, and SHARING WITH COUNTIES are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations. Sec. 34.1 Purpose. JOHNSTON ISLAND NATIONAL WILDLIFE 34.2 Authority. REFUGE 34.3 Definitions. 34.4 Eligibility of areas. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 34.5 Distribution of revenues. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 34.6 Schedule of appraisals. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 34.7 Fair market value appraisals. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 34.8 Appropriations authorized. 34.9 Protests. MIDWAY ATOLL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 715s, as amended. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] SOURCE: 44 FR 33073, June 8, 1979, unless C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] otherwise noted. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] § 34.1 Purpose. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, The purpose of the regulations con- 1996; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30795, tained in this part is to prescribe the May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56411, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR procedures for making payments in 54362, 54474, Sept. 8, 2004; 73 FR 33200, June 11, lieu of taxes to counties for areas ad- 2008] ministered by the Secretary through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in § 32.72 Guam. accordance with the Revenue Sharing We have opened the following refuge Act. unit to hunting and/or fishing with applicable refuge-specific regulations. § 34.2 Authority. (a) The Act of October 17, 1978, Pub. GUAM NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE L. 95–469, amended the Act of June 15, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 1935, as amended by the Act of August B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] 30, 1964 (78 Stat. 701; 16 U.S.C. 715s), by C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] revising the formula and extending the D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish and col- revenue sharing provisions to all fee lect marine life on designated areas of the and reserve areas that are adminis- refuge only in accordance with refuge and tered solely or primarily by the Sec- Government of Guam laws and regulations. The leaflet is available at the refuge head- retary through the U.S. Fish and Wild- quarters and anglers are subject to the fol- life Service. Payments under this Act lowing additional conditions: may be used for any governmental pur- 1. Anglers may be on the refuge from 8:30 pose. a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily, except Thanks- (b) Pursuant to title VI of the Civil giving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 2. We prohibit overnight camping on the U.S.C. 2000d), and the regulations refuge. issued pursuant thereto, which are con- 3. You may not possess surround or gill tained in 43 CFR part 17, counties must nets on the refuge. 4. We prohibit the collection of corals, file an assurance with the Department, giant clams (Tridacna and Hippopus spp.), comply with the terms of the assur- and coconut crabs (Birgus latro) on the ref- ances, and comply with regulations uge. contained in 43 CFR part 17 in order to

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continue to receive this Federal finan- (e) The term net receipts means the cial assistance. amount of revenue collected by the Service from an area (including fee § 34.3 Definitions. land and/or reserve land) after the de- (a) The term fee area means any area duction of necessary expenses incurred which was acquired in fee by the in producing the particular revenues. United States and is administered, ei- (f) The term fair market value means ther solely or primarily, by the Sec- the amount in terms of money for retary through the Service. which in all probability a property (b) The term reserve area means any would be sold if exposed for sale in the area of land withdrawn from the public open market by a seller who is willing domain and administered, either solely but not obligated to sell, allowing a or primarily, by the Secretary through reasonable time to find a buyer who is the Service. For the purpose of these willing but not obligated to buy, both regulations, reserve areas also include parties having full knowledge of all the lands in Hawaii, the Commonwealth of uses to which the property is adapted, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Is- and for which it is capable of being lands, which were initially adminis- used. tered by the United States through Act of Congress, Executive Order, Public § 34.4 Eligibility of areas. Land Order or Proclamation of the In order to receive payments under President and administered, either the Act, a county must qualify under solely or primarily, by the Secretary the definition in § 34.3(c) of this part through the Service. and there must be located within the (c) The term county means any coun- county, areas of land owned in fee title ty, parish, organized or unorganized by the United States and administered borough, township or municipality, or by the Secretary of the Interior other unit of local government that is through the Fish and Wildlife Service, the primary collector for general pur- including wildlife refuges, waterfowl pose real property taxes where fee production areas, wildlife ranges, wild- areas and/or reserve areas are located. life management areas, fish hatcheries, For the purpose of sharing revenues, research centers or stations, and ad- the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, ministrative sites, and these areas Guam, and the Virgin Islands shall must be solely or primarily adminis- each be treated as a county. tered by the Service. In addition to (d) The term fund means the reve- this Act, reserve areas administered nues received by the Service from (1) solely or primarily by the Service are the sale or disposition of animals, entitlement lands under section 6(a) of salmonoid carcasses and eggs, products the Act of October 29, 1976 (Pub. L. 94– of the soil (including, but not limited 565, 31 U.S.C. 1601–1607), for which regu- to, timber, hay, and grass), minerals, lations are published in title 43, part shells, sand, and gravel; (2) leases for 1880, Code of Federal Regulations. public accommodations or facilities incidental to, but not in conflict with, § 34.5 Distribution of revenues. the basic purpose of such areas; and (3) The Act provides that the Secretary, other privileges, including industrial at the end of each fiscal year, shall pay leases at Crab Orchard National Wild- to each county out of the fund: life Refuge, Illinois, as authorized by (a) For reserve areas, an amount Section 8 of Pub. L. 95–616, approved equal to 25 per centum of the net re- October 27, 1978. The Service may pay ceipts, collected by the Secretary in from such fund any necessary expenses connection with the operation and incurred in connection with the rev- management of such area, provided enue producing and revenue sharing ac- that when any such area is situated in tivity. The fund shall also include any more than one county, the distributive appropriations authorized by the Act share to each from the aforesaid re- to make up any difference between the ceipts shall be proportional to its acre- total amount of receipts after pay- age of such reserve area. ments of expenses and the total (b) For fee areas, whichever of the amount of payments due the counties. following is greater:

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(1) An amount equal to 75¢ per acre primary taxing authority in areas for the total acreage of the fee area lo- wherein eligible lands are located. The cated within such county. amount of distribution or passthrough (2) An amount equal to three-fourths to which each unit of local government of one per centum of the fair market shall be entitled shall be in the same value, as determined by the Secretary, proportion as its current tax loss bears of that portion of the fee area (exclud- to the current whole tax loss. ing any improvements thereto made after the date of Federal acquisition) This proportion may be determined; which is located within such county. from representative tax bills for the For those areas of fee land within the area; by construction by using assess- National Wildlife Refuge System as of ments and millage rates; or by other September 30, 1977, the amount of pay- suitable methods to achieve an equi- ment based on fair market value will table result. An example using the rep- not be less than the amount paid on resentative tax bill method is: the adjusted cost basis as in effect at that time. Actual cost, or appraised TYPICAL TAX BILL FOR THE AREA value in case of donation, will be used County ...... $80 or 80% for lands acquired during fiscal year School District ...... 20 or 20% 1978. For those areas of fee lands added Total ...... $100 or 100% to lands administered by the Service after September 30, 1978, by purchase, The county would receive the total pay- donation, or otherwise, fair market ment, keep 80 percent and pass through 20 value shall be determined by appraisal percent to the school district. An example as of the date said areas are adminis- using the construction method is: tered by the Service. FOR A TYPICAL ACRE (3) An amount equal to 25 per centum of the net receipts collected by the Assessed value— $100×80 mills County ...... $8 80% Secretary in connection with the oper- $100×20 mills School District ...... $2 20% ation and management of such fee area during such fiscal year; but if a fee Total ...... $10 100% area is located in two or more counties, Here again, the county would receive the the amount each such county is enti- total payment, keep 80 percent and pass tled to shall be the amount which bears through 20 percent to the school district. to such 25 per centum, the same ratio as that portion of the fee area acreage Counties shall distribute the payment which is within such county bears to to eligible local units of government the total acreage of such fee area. within 90 days from receipt of the pay- (c) In accordance with section 5(A) of ment. In the event a county cannot the act, each county which receives a make the required distribution for rea- payment under paragraphs (a) and (b) sons of State or local law, or otherwise, of this section, with respect to any fee the Service will make the payments di- area or reserve area, shall distribute rectly to local units of government that payment to those units of local upon return of the check and informa- government which have incurred the tion upon which to make the pay- loss or reduction of real property tax ments. revenues because of the existence of (d) Each county which receives a pay- such area in accordance with the fol- ment under these regulations shall lowing guidelines. maintain a record for a period of three The local units of government entitled years as to how the payment was dis- to this distribution will be those such tributed to units of local government as, but not limited to, cities, towns, under paragraph (c) of this section. The townships, school districts, and the record shall be available for inspection county itself in appropriate cases, which levy and collect real property by the regional director, should a dis- taxes separately from the county or pute arise as to the distribution of pay- other primary taxing authority or ments. See § 29.21–2(c) for a listing of those for which a tax is separately the regional directors of the Service. stated on a consolidated tax bill of the

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§ 34.6 Schedule of appraisals. Federal funds. Evaluation of improvements will be based on their contribu- The Secretary shall make fair mar- tory value to the area as determined by ket value appraisals of areas adminis- the highest and best use study. Lands tered by the Service within five years occupied by improvements not subject after October 17, 1978, beginning with to appraisal will be valued as though areas established earliest. All areas for unimproved. which payments were not authorized prior to fiscal year 1979 (i.e.; fish hatch- The appraisals will be reviewed by the eries, administrative sites, and re- Service’s review appraisers and the de- search stations) shall be included in termination of the regional director as the areas appraised during the first fis- to fair market value shall be final and cal year. Once appraised, areas shall be conclusive and shall be the basis for reappraised on a schedule of at least computation of revenue sharing pay- once every five years. Until areas are ments. appraised, the fair market value for the § 34.8 Appropriations authorized. purposes of this regulation shall be the adjusted cost as of September 30, 1978, The Act authorizes appropriations to except that fee lands added to such the fund for any fiscal year when the areas after that date shall be on the aggregate amount of payments re- basis of fair market value. quired to be made exceeds the net receipts in the fund. § 34.7 Fair market value appraisals. § 34.9 Protests. Fee areas administered by the Serv- ice will be appraised in accordance (a) Computation of payments shall be with standard appraisal procedures in based on Federal records concerning order to estimate the fair market value land, real property improvements, and of each area as a whole. The evaluation accounting of net receipts from areas will be premised on an appropriate de- administered solely or primarily by the termination of highest and best use in Service. accordance with existing or potential (b) Any affected county may protest zoning, the present condition of the the results of the computations of its land and the general economic situa- payments to the regional director in tion in the vicinity. Standard appraisal charge of the State and county af- techniques will involve a market data fected. See § 29.21–2(c) for a listing of comparison of these areas with similar the regional directors of the Service. properties which have sold recently in (c) Any protesting county shall sub- the local market. These techniques mit sufficient evidence to show error in may also include consideration of po- the computation or the data from tential income and development of the which the computations are made. cost approach for special use properties (d) All protests to the regional direc- having limited marketability. An ap- tor shall be filed within 90 days from propriate evaluation of these areas will the date of receipt of the payment. also take into consideration a discount (e) The regional director shall con- for size as recognized by the market for sult with the affected county to resolve large properties where applicable. The conflicts in the computations and/or appraisals will be accomplished by the data. The regional director shall make regional director, using Service staff a determination as to the correct pay- appraisers or private appraisers con- ment, which determination shall be tracted by the Service. final and conclusive. The Act requires that improvements placed upon the land after the date of PART 35—WILDERNESS PRESERVA- Federal Acquisition be excluded from TION AND MANAGEMENT the fair market value. The only structures that will be included in the ap- Subpart A—General Rules praisal are those that were present at Sec. the time of Federal acquisition and 35.1 Definitions. have not been the subject of substan- 35.2 Objectives. tial renovation or modification with 35.3 General regulations.

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35.4 Appropriations and personnel. mental to the purposes for which a spe- 35.5 Commercial enterprises, roads, motor cific unit of the National Wildlife Ref- vehicles, motorized equipment, motor- uge System was established and is ad- boats, aircraft, mechanical transport, structures, and installations. ministered. Each wilderness shall be 35.6 Public use. administered for such other purposes 35.7 Control of wildfires, insects, pest for which the national wildlife refuge plants, and disease. was established and shall be also ad- 35.8 Forest management. ministered to preserve its wilderness 35.9 Livestock grazing. character. 35.10 Controlled burning. (b) Except as otherwise provided by 35.11 Scientific uses. 35.12 Water rights. law, wilderness areas shall be devoted 35.13 Access to State and private lands. to the public purposes of recreational, 35.14 Special regulations. scenic, scientific, educational, conservation, and historical use and shall Subpart B—Special Regulations for Specific be administered in such a manner as National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness will leave them unimpaired for future [Reserved] use and enjoyment as wilderness.

AUTHORITY: 78 Stat. 890; 16 U.S.C. 1131–1136; § 35.3 General regulations. 43 U.S.C. 1201. Rules and regulations governing ad- SOURCE: 36 FR 25426, Dec. 31, 1971, unless ministration of the National Wildlife otherwise noted. Refuge System will apply to wilderness units where said rules and regulations Subpart A—General Rules do not conflict with provisions of the Wilderness Act or Act of Congress § 35.1 Definitions. which establishes the wilderness unit. As used in the rules and regulations in this subchapter: § 35.4 Appropriations and personnel. National Wildlife Refuge System means No appropriation shall be made avail- all lands, waters, and interests therein able for the payment of expenses or sal- administered by the U.S. Fish and aries for the administration of a wil- Wildlife Service as national wildlife derness unit as a separate entity nor refuges, wildlife ranges, game ranges, shall any appropriation be made avail- wildlife management areas, waterfowl able for additional personnel solely for production areas, and areas for the pro- the purpose of managing or admin- tection and conservation of fish and istering areas because they are in- wildlife which are threatened with excluded within the National Wilderness tinction. Preservation System. National Wilderness Preservation Sys- tem means the units designated as wil- § 35.5 Commercial enterprises, roads, derness by the Congress under the pro- motor vehicles, motorized equip- visions of the Wilderness Act (supra). ment, motorboats, aircraft, mechan- Wilderness Units shall mean areas in ical transport, structures, and in- the National Wildlife Refuge System stallations. that have been designated by Act of Except as specifically provided and Congress as units of the National Wil- subject to existing private rights, there derness Preservation System. shall be no commercial enterprise and Secretary means the Secretary of the no permanent road within a wilderness Interior. unit, and except as necessary to meet Director means the Director of the minimum requirements for the admin- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. istration of the area (including measures required in emergencies involving § 35.2 Objectives. the health and safety of persons within (a) Units of the National Wildlife the area), there shall be no temporary Refuge System have been established road, no use of motor vehicles, motor- by divers legal means and are adminis- ized equipment or motorboats, no land- tered for a variety of wildlife program ing of aircraft, no other form of mecha- purposes. The establishment of each nized transport, and no structure or in- wilderness unit is within and supple- stallation within any such area.

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(a) The Director may authorize occu- (d) Limited public use facilities and pancy and use of a national wildlife ref- improvements may be provided as nec- uge by officers, employees, agencies, essary for the protection of the refuge and agents of Federal, State, and coun- and wilderness and for public safety. ty governments to carry out the pur- Facilities and improvements will not poses of the Wilderness Act and the Act be provided for the comfort and con- establishing the wilderness and will venience of wilderness visitors. prescribe conditions under which mo- (e) Public services and temporary torized equipment, mechanical trans- structures generally offered by pack- port, aircraft, motorboats, installa- ers, outfitters, and guides for realizing tions, or structures may be used to the recreational or other wilderness meet the minimum requirements for purposes of a wilderness may be per- authorized activities to protect and ad- mitted. Temporary installations and minister the wilderness. The Director structures which existed for these sub- may also prescribe the conditions sistence purposes under valid special under which such equipment, trans- use permit or easement when the wil- port, aircraft, installations, or struc- derness was established may be contin- tures may be used in emergencies in- ued if their use is necessary to admin- volving the health and safety of per- ister the refuge for the purposes for sons, damage to property, violations of which it was established and for wilder- civil and criminal law, or other pur- ness purposes. The number, nature, and poses. extent of such temporary structures (b) The Director may permit, subject and services will be controlled through to such restrictions as he deems desir- regulations and special use permits able, the landing of aircraft and the use issued by the Refuge Manager so as to of motorized equipment at places with- provide maximum protection of wilder- in a wilderness where such uses were ness resources and values. established prior to the date the wil- (f) Hunting and fishing in a refuge derness was designated by Act of Con- wilderness will be in accordance with gress as a unit of the National Wilder- Federal and State regulations includ- ness Preservation System. ing special regulations for the specific wildlife refuge. Hunting or fishing § 35.6 Public use. which requires motorized equipment Public uses of a wilderness unit will will not be permitted except as pro- be in accordance with the purposes for vided in § 35.5(a) and (b). which the individual national wildlife refuge was established and is adminis- § 35.7 Control of wildfires, insects, pest tered and laws and regulations gov- plants, and disease. erning public uses within the National To the extent necessary, the Director Wildlife Refuge System. shall prescribe measures to control (a) When public uses are authorized wildfires, insects, pest plants, and dis- within a wilderness unit, the Refuge ease to prevent unacceptable loss of Manager may regulate such use. Regu- wilderness resources and values, loss of lating will include limiting the num- life, and damage to property. bers of persons allowed in the wilderness at a given time, imposing restric- § 35.8 Forest management. tions on time, seasons, kinds and loca- Forest management activities in a tion of public uses, requiring a permit wilderness unit will be directed toward or reservation to visit the area, and allowing natural ecological processes similar actions. to operate freely. Commercial har- (b) All persons entering a wilderness vesting of timber shall not be per- unit will be required to remove such mitted except where necessary to con- materials as they carry in. trol attacks of insects or disease as (c) Informational signs for the con- prescribed in § 35.7. venience of visitors will not be permitted in a wilderness unit; however, § 35.9 Livestock grazing. rustic directional signs for vistor safe- (a) The grazing of livestock, where ty may be installed in locations appro- established prior to the date of legisla- priate to a wilderness setting. tion which designates a wilderness

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unit, may be permitted to continue as the combination of modes and subject to part 29 of this subchapter routes of travel which will best pre- and in accordance with special provi- serve the wilderness character of the sions which may be prescribed for indi- landscape. Mode of travel designated vidual units. Numbers of permitted shall be reasonable and consistent with livestock will not be more liberal than accepted, conventional, contemporary those utilizing a wilderness prior to es- modes of travel in said vicinity. Use tablishment and may be more restric- will be consistent with reasonable pur- tive. poses for which such land is held. The (b) The Director may permit, subject Director will issue such permits as are to such conditions as he deems nec- necessary for access, designating the essary, the maintenance, reconstruc- means and route of travel for ingress tion or relocation of only those live- and degress so as to preserve the wil- stock management improvements and derness character of the area. structures which existed within a wil- [36 FR 25426, Dec. 31, 1971; 37 FR 1049, Jan. 22, derness unit when it was incorporated 1972] into the National Wilderness Preserva- tion System. § 35.14 Special regulations. § 35.10 Controlled burning. (a) Special regulations will be issued by the Director for individual wilder- Controlled burning will be permitted ness units within the National Wildlife on wilderness units when such burning Refuge System as established by Public will contribute to the maintenance of Law. These special regulations will the wilderness resource and values in supplement the provisions of this part. the unit; however, any fire in a wilder- (b) Special regulations may contain ness area that poses a threat to re- administrative and public uses as rec- sources or facilities outside the unit ognized in the: will be controlled and extinguished. (1) Legislative Record of the estab- [36 FR 25426, Dec. 31, 1971, as amended at 37 lishing Act. FR 12067, June 17, 1972] (2) Committee Reports of the Con- gress. § 35.11 Scientific uses. (3) Departmental and Executive Re- Recognizing the scientific value of ports to the Congress. wilderness, research data gathering (4) Other provisions. and similar scientific uses will be en- (c) Such special regulations shall be couraged providing that wilderness val- published in subpart B of this part ues are not impaired. The person or after a wilderness has been established agency involved in scientific investiga- by Public Law and shall become effec- tion must be willing to accept reason- tive upon publication in the FEDERAL able limitations on activities and loca- REGISTER (12–31–71). tion and size of the area to be used for research purposes. A special use permit Subpart B—Special Regulations for authorizing scientific uses shall be re- Specific National Wildlife Ref- quired. uge Wilderness [Reserved] § 35.12 Water rights. Nothing in the regulations in this PART 36—ALASKA NATIONAL part constitutes an expressed or im- WILDLIFE REFUGES plied claim or denial on the part of the Department of the Interior as to ex- Subpart A—Introduction and General emption from State water laws. Provisions Sec. § 35.13 Access to State and private 36.1 How do the regulations in this part lands. apply to me and what do they cover? Rights of States or persons and their 36.2 What do these terms mean? successors in interest, whose land is 36.3 Information collection. surrounded by a wilderness unit, will Subpart B—Subsistence Uses be recognized to assure adequate access to that land. Adequate access is defined 36.11 Purpose and policy.

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36.12 Use of snowmobiles, motorboats, dog plemented or modified by these regula- teams and other means of surface trans- tions or amended by ANILCA. portation traditionally employed by (b) Except as provided in paragraph local rural residents engaged in subsist- (c) of this section, the regulations con- ence uses. tained in this part are applicable only 36.13 Subsistence fishing. 36.14 Subsistence hunting and trapping. on federally-owned lands within the 36.15 Subsistence uses of timber and plant boundaries of any Alaska National material. Wildlife Refuge. For purposes of this 36.16 Closure to subsistence uses of fish and part, ‘‘federally-owned lands’’ means wildlife. land interests held or retained by the United States, but does not include Subpart C [Reserved] those land interests: (1) Tentatively approved, legisla- Subpart D—Other Refuge Uses tively conveyed, or patented to the State of Alaska; or 36.31 Recreational activities. 36.32 Taking of fish and wildlife. (2) Interim conveyed or patented to a 36.33 What do I need to know about using Native Corporation or person. cabins and related structures on Alaska (c) The regulations found in 50 CFR, National Wildlife Refuges? parts 25, 26, 27, and 28, and §§ 32.2(d) and 36.34 Firearms. 32.5(c), except as supplemented or 36.35 Unattended property. modified by this part or amended by 36.36 Sled dogs and household pets. ANILCA, along with the regulations 36.37 Revenue producing visitor services. found in 50 CFR 36.35(d), also are applicable to administrative and visitor fa- Subpart E—Refuge Specific Regulations cility sites of the Fish and Wildlife 36.39 Public use. Service in Alaska which we may hold in fee or less than fee title and are ei- Subpart F—Permits and Public Participation ther inside or outside the approved and Closure Procedures boundaries of any Alaska National Wildlife Refuge. Less than fee title 36.41 Permits. lands do not include easements under 36.42 Public participation and closure proce- Section 17(b) of the Alaska Native dures. Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688), TABLE I TO PART 36—SUMMARY LISTING THE but although not limited to, they in- NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES IN ALASKA clude sites administered by a national AS ESTABLISHED BY THE ALASKA LANDS wildlife refuge under the terms of a ACT, PUB. L. 96–487, DECEMBER 2, 1980 memorandum of understanding or lease AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 460(k) et seq., 668dd- agreement. 668ee, 3101 et seq. [46 FR 31827, June 17, 1981, as amended at 64 SOURCE: 46 FR 31827, June 17, 1981, unless FR 14151, Mar. 24, 1999] otherwise noted. § 36.2 What do these terms mean? Subpart A—Introduction and The following definitions shall apply General Provisions to the regulations contained in this part. § 36.1 How do the regulations in this Adequate and feasible access means a part apply to me and what do they reasonable method and route of pedes- cover? trian or vehicular transportation (a) The regulations contained in this which is economically practicable for part are prescribed for the proper use achieving the use or development de- and management of all Alaska Na- sired by the applicant on his/her non- tional Wildlife Refuges and supplement federal land or occupancy interest, but the general National Wildlife Refuge does not necessarily mean the least System regulations found in title 50 costly alternative. CFR chapter I, subchapter C. The gen- Adequate snow cover means snow of eral National Wildlife Refuge System sufficient depth to protect the under- regulations are automatically applica- lying vegetation and soil. ble in their entirety to the Alaska Na- Administrative and visitor facility sites tional Wildlife Refuges except as sup- means any facility or site administered

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by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service nership, or other private or public for public entry or other administra- body. tive purposes including, but not lim- Public lands means lands situated in ited to, refuge staff offices, visitor cen- Alaska which are federally owned ters, public access and parking sites, lands, except: and campgrounds. (1) Land selections of the State of Aircraft means a machine or device Alaska which have been tentatively ap- that is used or intended to be used to proved or validly selected under the carry persons or objects in flight Alaska Statehood Act (72 Stat. 339) and through the air, including but not lim- lands which have been confirmed to, ited to, airplanes, helicopters and glid- validly selected by, or granted to the ers. Territory of Alaska or the State under Alaska National Wildlife Refuges any other provision of Federal law; means all lands, waters and interests (2) Land selections of a Native Cor- therein administered by the U.S. Fish poration made under the Alaska Native and Wildlife Service within the fol- Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat. 688) lowing National Wildlife Refuges in which have not been conveyed to a Na- Alaska: Alaska Maritime, Arctic, Alas- tive Corporation, unless any such se- ka Peninsula, Becharof, Innoko, lection is determined to be invalid or is Kanuti, Kenai, Kodiak, Koyukuk, relinquished; and Nowitna, Selawik, Tetlin, Izembek, (3) Lands referred to in section 19(b) Togiak, Yukon Delta and Yukon Flats. of the Alaska Native Claims Settle- ANILCA means the Alaska National ment Act. Interest Lands Conservation Act, 94 Refuge Manager means any Fish and Stat 237, Pub. L. 96–487 (December 2, Wildlife Service official in charge of an 1980). Alaska National Wildlife Refuge, the Downed aircraft means an aircraft Alaska Regional Director of the Fish that as a result of mechanical failure and Wildlife Service, or an authorized or accident cannot take off. representative of either. Fish and wildlife means any member Snowmachine or snowmobile means a of the animal kingdom, including with- self-propelled vehicle intended for off- out limitation any mammal, fish, bird road travel primarily on snow having a (including any migratory, non-migra- curb weight of not more than 1,000 tory, or endangered bird for which pro- pounds (450 kg), driven by track or tection is also afforded by treaty or tracks in contact with the snow and other international agreement), am- steered by a ski or skis in contact with phibian, reptile, mollusk, crustacean, the snow. arthropod, or other invertebrate, and Subsistence uses means the customary includes any part, product, egg, or off- and traditional uses by rural Alaska spring thereof, or dead body or part residents of wild, renewable resources thereof. for direct personal or family consump- Off-road vehicle means any motor ve- tion as food, shelter, fuel, clothing, hicle designed for or capable of cross- tools, or transportation; for the mak- country travel on or immediately over ing and selling of handicraft articles land, water, sand, snow, ice, marsh, out of nonedible byproducts of fish and wetland, or other natural terrain, ex- wildlife resources taken for personal or cept snowmobiles as defined in this family consumption; for barter or shar- section. It includes, but is not limited ing for personal or family consump- to, four-wheel drive or low-pressure- tion; and, for customary trade. For tire vehicles, motorcycles and related purpose of this paragraph, the term: two-, three-, or four-wheel vehicles, (1) Family means all persons related amphibious machines, ground-effect or by blood, marriage, or adoption, or any air-cushion vehicles, air-thrust boats, person living within the household on a recreation vehicle campers, and any permanent basis; and other means of transportation deriving (2) Barter means the exchange of fish motive power from any source other or wildlife or their parts taken for sub- than muscle or wind. sistence uses: Person means any individual, firm, (i) For other fish or game of their corporation, society, association, part- parts; or

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(ii) For other food or for nonedible ARLSQ; 1849 C Street, NW., Wash- items other than money if the ex- ington, DC 20240. change is of a limited and noncommer- [62 FR 45340, Aug. 27, 1997] cial nature; and (3) Customary trade shall be limited to Subpart B—Subsistence Uses the exchange of furs for cash, and such other activities, if any, as may be des- § 36.11 Purpose and policy. ignated in special rules for Alaska Na- (a) Consistent with the management tional Wildlife Refuges. of fish and wildlife in accordance with Take or taking, as used with respect recognized scientific principles and the to fish and wildlife, means to pursue, purposes for which each Alaska Na- hunt, shoot, trap, net, capture, collect, tional Wildlife refuge was established, kill, harm or attempt to engage in any designated, or expanded by ANILCA, such conduct. the purpose of this subpart is to pro- Temporary means a continuous period vide the opportunity for local rural of time not to exceed 12 months, except residents engaged in a subsistence way as specifically provided otherwise. of life to do so pursuant to applicable [46 FR 31827, June 17, 1981, as amended at 51 State and Federal law. FR 44793, Dec. 12, 1986; 64 FR 14151, Mar. 24, (b) Consistent with sound manage- 1999] ment principles and the conservation of healthy populations of fish and wild- § 36.3 Information collection. life, the utilization of Alaska National Wildlife Refuges is to cause the least The information collection require- adverse impact possible on local rural ments contained in this part have been residents who depend upon subsistence approved by the Office of Management uses of the resources of the public and Budget under 44 U.S.C. et seq. and lands in Alaska. assigned clearance number 1018–0014. (c) Nonwasteful subsistence uses of The collected information will assist fish, wildlife and other renewable re- the Service in administering these pro- sources by local rural residents shall be grams and, particularly, in the the priority consumptive uses of such issuance of permits and the granting of resources over any other consumptive statutory or administrative benefits. uses permitted within Alaska National The information requested in the appli- Wildlife Refuge areas. cation form is required to obtain a ben- (d) The State of Alaska is authorized efit. The public reporting burden for to regulate the taking of fish and wild- this collection of information is esti- life for subsistence uses within Alaska mated to average 1.5 hours each for 150 National Wildlife Refuges to the extent non-competitively awarded permits such regulation is consistent with ap- and 31.66 hours each for 60 competi- plicable Federal Law, including but not tively awarded permits including the limited to ANILCA. time for reviewing instructions, (e) Nothing in this subpart shall be searching existing data sources, gath- construed as permitting the level of ering and maintaining data needed, and subsistence uses of fish and wildlife completing and reviewing the collec- within Alaska National Wildlife Ref- tion of information. The estimated an- uges to be inconsistent with the con- nual number of respondents is 210, servation of healthy populations of fish yielding a total annual reporting and and wildlife. record keeping burden of 2125 hours. Comments and suggestions on the bur- § 36.12 Use of snowmobiles, motor- den estimate or any other aspect of the boats, dog teams and other means form should be sent directly to the Of- of surface transportation tradition- fice of Information and Regulatory Af- ally employed by local rural resi- fairs; Office of Management and Budg- dents engaged in subsistence uses. et; Attention: Interior Desk Officer; (a) Notwithstanding any other provi- Washington, DC 20503; and a copy of the sion of subchapter C of title 50 CFR the comments should be sent to the Infor- use of snowmobiles, motorboats, dog mation Collection Clearance Officer, teams and other means of surface U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 224– transportation traditionally employed

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by local rural residents engaged in subsistence uses shall be operated (1) in sistence uses is permitted within Alas- compliance with applicable State and ka National Wildlife Refuges except at Federal law, (2) in such a manner as to those times and in those areas re- prevent waste or damage to the refuge, stricted or closed by the Refuge Man- and (3) in such a manner as to prevent ager. the herding, harassment, hazing or (b) The Refuge Manager may restrict driving of wildlife for hunting or other or close a route or area to the use of purposes. snowmobiles, motorboats, dog teams or (e) At all times when not engaged in other means of surface transportation subsistence uses, local rural residents traditionally employed by local rural may use snowmobiles, motorboats, dog residents engaged in subsistence uses if teams and other means of surface the Refuge Manager determines that transportation in accordance with sub- such use is causing or is likely to cause part C of this part. an adverse impact on public health and safety, resource protection, protection § 36.13 Subsistence fishing. of historic or scientific values, subsist- Fish may be taken by local rural ence uses, conservation of endangered residents for subsistence uses in com- or threatened species, or other pur- pliance with applicable State and Fed- poses and values for which the refuge eral law. To the extent consistent with was established. (c) No restrictions or closures shall the provisions of this part and other be imposed without notice and a public Federal law, applicable State laws and hearing in the affected vicinity and regulations governing the taking of other locations as appropriate. In the fish which are now or will hereafter be case of emergency situations, restric- in effect are hereby incorporated by tions or closures shall not exceed sixty reference as a part of these regulations. (60) days and shall not be extended un- § 36.14 Subsistence hunting and trap- less the Refuge Manager establishes, ping. after notice and public hearing in the affected vicinity and other locations as Local rural residents may hunt and appropriate, that such extension is jus- trap wildlife for subsistence uses in tified according to the factors set forth Alaska National Wildlife Refuges in in paragraph (b) of this section. Notice compliance with applicable State and of the proposed or emergency restric- Federal laws. To the extent consistent tions or closures and the reasons therewith the provisions of this part and for shall be published in at least one other Federal law, applicable State newspaper of general circulation with- laws and regulations governing the in the State and in at least one local taking of wildlife which are now or will newspaper if available, and informa- hereafter be in effect are hereby incor- tion about such proposed or emergency porated by reference as a part of these actions shall also be made available for regulations. broadcast on local radio stations in a manner reasonably calculated to in- § 36.15 Subsistence uses of timber and plant material. form local rural residents in the affected vicinity. All restrictions and (a) Notwithstanding any other provi- closures shall be designated on a map sion of this part, the noncommercial which shall be available for public in- cutting of live standing timber by local spection at the office of the Refuge rural residents for appropriate subsist- Manager of the affected refuge and the ence uses, such as firewood or house post office or postal authority of every logs, may be permitted in Alaska Na- affected community within or near the tional Wildlife Refuges as follows: refuge area, or by the posting of signs (1) For live standing timber greater in the vicinity of the restrictions or than six inches diameter at breast closures, or both. height (41⁄2 feet above ground level), the (d) Snowmobiles, motorboats, dog Refuge Manager may allow cutting in teams and other means of surface accordance with the specifications of a transportation traditionally employed special use permit if such cutting is de- by local rural residents engaged in sub- termined to be compatible with the

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purposes for which the refuge was es- tion of an Alaska National Wildlife tablished; Refuge to the subsistence uses of such (2) For live standing timber between population. Such emergency closure three and six inches diameter at breast shall be effective when made, shall be height, cutting is allowed on the Arctic for a period not to exceed sixty (60) National Wildlife Refuge south of lati- days, and may not subsequently be ex- tude 68 degrees North and on the tended unless the Refuge Manager es- Innoko, Kanuti, Koyukuk, Nowitna, tablishes, after notice and public hear- Selawik, Tetlin, and Yukon Flats Na- ing in the affected vicinity and other tional Wildlife Refuges unless re- locations as appropriate, that such clo- stricted by the Refuge Manager, except sure should be extended. that no more than 20 trees may be cut (3) Notice of administrative actions annually by an individual without a taken pursuant to this section, and the special use permit, no cutting may be reasons justifying such actions, shall done within 50 feet of a stream, lake, or be published in at least one newspaper river and no more than one tree in five of general circulation within the State (20%) may be cut in any specific stand; and in at least one local newspaper if on the remainder of the Arctic Na- available, and information about such tional Wildlife Refuge and on all other actions and reasons therefor also shall Alaska National Wildlife Refuges, the be made available for broadcast on Refuge Manager may allow cutting in local radio stations in a manner rea- accordance with the specifications of a sonably calculated to inform local special use permit if such cutting is de- rural residents in the affected vicinity. termined to be compatible with the All closures shall be designated on a purposes for which the refuge was es- map which shall be available for public tablished; inspection at the office of the Refuge (3) For live standing timber less than Manager of the affected refuge and the three inches diameter at breast height, post office or postal authority of every cutting is allowed unless restricted by affected community within or near the the Refuge Manager. refuge, or by the posting of signs in the (b) The noncommercial gathering by vicinity of the restrictions, or both. local rural residents of fruits, berries, mushrooms, and other plant materials [46 FR 31827, June 17, 1981, as amended at 51 for subsistence uses, and the non- FR 44793, Dec. 12, 1986] commercial gathering of dead or downed timber for firewood, shall be § 36.16 Closure to subsistence uses of fish and wildlife. allowed without a permit. (c)(1) Notwithstanding any other pro- (a) Notwithstanding any other provi- vision of this part, the Refuge Man- sion of this part, the Refuge Manager, ager, after notice and public hearing in after consultation with the State and the affected vicinity and other loca- adequate notice and public hearing in tions as appropriate, may temporarily the affected vicinity and other loca- close all or any portion of an Alaska tions as appropriate, may temporarily National Wildlife Refuge to subsistence close all or any portion of an Alaska uses of a particular plant population National Wildlife Refuge to subsistence only if necessary for reasons of public uses of a particular fish or wildlife pop- safety, administration, or to assure the ulation only if necessary for reasons of continued viability of such population. public safety, administration, or to as- For purposes of this section, the term sure the continued viability of such ‘‘temporary’’ shall mean only as long population. For the purposes of this as reasonably necessary to achieve the section, the term ‘‘temporarily’’ shall purpose of the closure. means only so long as reasonably nec- (2) If the Refuge Manager determines essary to achieve the purpose of the that an emergency situation exists and closure. that extraordinary measures must be (b) If the Refuge Manager determines taken for public safety or to assure the that an emergency situation exists and continued viability of a particular that extraordinary measures must be plant population, the Refuge Manager taken for public safety or to assure the may immediately close all or any por- continued viability of a particular fish

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or wildlife population, he may imme- platinum, gemstones and fossils is pro- diately close all or any portion of a ref- hibited, and (2) collection methods uge to the subsistence uses of such pop- which may result in disturbance of ulation. Such emergency closure shall ground surface, such as the use of shov- be effective when made, shall not ex- els, pickaxes, sluice boxes and dredges, ceed sixty (60) days, and may not sub- are prohibited. The recreation activi- sequently be extended unless the Ref- ties specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) uge Manager establishes, after notice of this section may be prohibited or and public hearing in the affected vi- otherwise restricted in accordance with cinity and other locations as appro- the provisions of § 36.42. priate, that such closure should be extended. § 36.32 Taking of fish and wildlife. (c) Notice of administrative actions taken pursuant to this section and the (a) The taking of fish and wildlife for reasons justifying such actions shall be sport hunting, trapping and sport fish- published in at least one newspaper of ing is authorized in accordance with general circulation within the State applicable State and Federal law and and in at least one local newspaper if such laws are hereby adopted and made available, and information about such a part of these regulations; Provided actions and justifying reasons shall be however, That the Refuge Manager, made available for broadcast on local pursuant to § 36.42, may designate areas radio stations in a manner reasonably where, and establish periods when, no calculated to inform local rural resi- taking of a particular population of dents in the affected vicinity. All clo- fish or wildlife shall be permitted. sures shall be designated on a map (b) The exercise of valid commercial which shall be available for public inspection at the office of the Refuge fishing rights or privileges obtained Manager of the affected refuge area pursuant to existing law, including any and the post office or postal authority use of refuge areas for campsites, cab- of every affected community within or ins, motorized vehicles and aircraft near the refuge area, or by the posting landing directly incident to the exer- of signs in the vicinity of the closures, cise of such rights or privileges, is au- or both. thorized; Provided, however, That the Refuge Manager may restrict or pro- Subpart C [Reserved] hibit the exercise of these rights or privileges or uses of federally owned Subpart D—Other Refuge Uses lands directly incident to such exercise if he determines, after conducting a § 36.31 Recreational activities. public hearing in the affected locality, (a) Public recreational activities that they are inconsistent with the within the Alaska National Wildlife purposes of the refuge and that they Refuges are authorized as long as such constitute a significant expansion of activities are conducted in a manner commercial fishing activities within compatible with the purposes for which such refuge beyond the level of such ac- the areas were established. Such rec- tivities in 1979. reational activities include, but are not (c) The following provisions shall limited to, sightseeing, nature observa- apply to any person while engaged in tion and photography, sport hunting, the taking of fish and wildlife within sport fishing, boating, camping, hiking, an Alaska National Wildlife Refuge: picnicking and other related activities. (1) Trapping and sport hunting. (i) Any existing special regulations now in Each person shall secure and possess force and effect shall continue to apply all required State licenses and shall to the applicable refuge lands in Alas- comply with the applicable provisions ka National Wildlife Refuges. of State law unless further restricted (b) Surface collection, by hand (including handheld gold pans) and for by Federal law; personal recreational use only, of rocks (ii) Each person shall comply with and minerals is authorized: Provided the applicable provisions of Federal however, That (1) collection of silver, law;

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(iii) In addition to the requirements ture that is permanently and com- of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this sec- pletely enclosed with a roof and walls. tion, each person shall continue to se- The roof and walls are not fabric, can- cure a trapping permit from the appro- not be easily disassembled, and are not priate Refuge Manager prior to trap- removed seasonally. ping on the Kenai, Izembek and Kodiak Commercial cabin shall mean any Refuges and the Aleutian Islands Unit cabin which is used in association with of the Alaska Maritime Refuge. a commercial operation including but (iv) It shall be unlawful for a person not limited to commercial fishing ac- having been airborne to use a firearm tivities and recreational guiding serv- or any other weapon to take or assist ices. in taking a wolf or wolverine until Existing cabin shall mean any cabin after 3:00 a.m. on the day following the situated on Federal lands before De- day in which the flying occurred, ex- cember 2, 1980. A cabin legally situated cept that a trapper may use a firearm on lands that subsequently become ref- or any other weapon to dispatch a le- uge will also be considered an ‘‘exist- gally caught wolf or wolverine in a ing’’ cabin providing the applicant trap or snare on the same day in which meets the appropriate application the flying occurred. This prohibition deadlines. does not apply to flights on regularly Family shall include the spouse (in- scheduled commercial airlines between cluding what is known as a common- regularly maintained public airports. law relationship), children by birth or (2) Sport and commercial fishing. (i) adoption, and other blood relatives Each person shall secure and possess within the second degree of kindred. all required State licenses and shall Guest shall mean a person who occa- comply with the applicable provisions sionally visits the permittee in the of State law unless further restricted cabin. This term does not include cli- by Federal law; ents using commercial cabins. (ii) Each person shall comply with Immediate family shall include the the applicable provisions of Federal spouse and children, either by birth or law. adoption, of the claimant residing in (d) Nothing in this section shall the cabin or structure. apply to the taking of fish and wildlife New cabin shall mean any permitted for subsistence uses. cabin constructed on refuge lands after (e) Nothing in these rules shall be in- December 2, 1980. This may also include terpreted as waiving the requirements a cabin whose claimant failed to meet of other fish and wildlife conservation the application deadline for existing statutes such as the Airborne Hunting cabins but is otherwise a permitted Act or those provisions of subchapter C cabin. of title 50 CFR regarding the taking of Other related structures shall mean depredating wildlife. Animal control those structures or devices essential to programs shall only be conducted in the activities for which the cabin spe- accordance with a special use permit cial use permit is issued. This includes issued by the Refuge Manager. but is not limited to outdoor toilets, [46 FR 31827, June 17, 1981, as amended at 59 food caches, storage sheds, and fish FR 39412, Aug. 2, 1994] drying racks. Private recreational use shall mean a § 36.33 What do I need to know about use associated with leisure activities, using cabins and related structures not including bona fide subsistence on Alaska National Wildlife Ref- uses or authorized commercial uses. uges? Public use cabin shall mean a cabin (a) Definitions. As used in this sec- owned and administered by the Fish tion, the term: and Wildlife Service and available for Administrative cabin shall mean any use by the public. cabin only used by refuge or other au- (b) All cabins. The regulations in this thorized personnel for the administra- paragraph (b) shall apply to all cabins, tion of the refuge. claimants, occupants, and guests. The Cabin shall mean a small, usually regulations in this paragraph (b) do not single-story, three or more sided struc- apply to temporary facilities: any

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structure or man-made improvement mittee. The guest must have a copy of which can readily be completely dis- the letter in his/her possession. In com- mantled and removed from the site mercial cabins, the permittee or an- when the period of authorized use is other person listed on the permit must terminated. be present when the cabin is occupied (1) A special use permit is required to by guests or clients. construct, use and/or occupy a cabin on (6) A person whose permit application Fish and Wildlife Service lands within (new or renewal) for a cabin has been the refuge. The permit may also au- denied or whose cabin permit has been thorize the use of related structures revoked by the refuge manager may ap- and other necessary appurtenances. peal to the Regional Director as de- (2) After adequate public notice has scribed in § 36.41(b). been given, unclaimed cabins become (c) Existing cabins. In addition to the property of the Federal Govern- paragraph (b) of this section, the regu- ment. Adequate public notice shall in- lations in this paragraph (c) shall apply clude: Posting notices of trespass on to all existing cabins, claimants, occu- unclaimed cabins; publication of no- pants, and guests. tices of trespass in Anchorage and (1) Where a valid cabin permit or Fairbanks newspapers and in at least lease was in effect on December 2, 1980, one local newspaper if available; and or at the time the land was subse- posting notices of trespass at appro- quently added to the refuge, the refuge priate community post offices. A Gov- manager shall provide for the continu- ernment-owned cabin may be used for ation of the permit or lease under the refuge administration, used for emer- same conditions. The new permit shall gency purposes by the public, per- be nontransferable and renewable every mitted to another applicant, des- five years unless the continuation ignated a public use cabin, or de- would directly threaten or signifi- stroyed. Disposal of excess cabins and cantly impair the purposes for which structures will be according to regula- the refuge was established. The cabin tions pursuant to title 41, chapter 114 and related structures are the personal of the Code of Federal Regulations. property of the claimant and can be re- (3) Willful noncompliance with the moved by him/her upon non-renewal or conditions and stipulations of a special revocation. The owner of a cabin may use permit shall be considered grounds sell his/her interest in the cabin to an- to invoke the administrative process other person; however, the new owner leading to notice and hearing, and pos- does not automatically qualify for a sible revocation of the permit. The ref- permit and must apply for a new one. uge manager will attempt to resolve (2) To obtain a special use permit for problems of noncompliance with the a cabin that was not under permit or permittee as soon as possible after the lease before December 2, 1980, or at the situation becomes known. If this effort time the land was subsequently added fails, the refuge manager shall provide to the refuge, a claimant should submit written notice to the permittee within to the refuge manager an application 30 days of that date, informing the per- that includes the following: mittee of noncompliance, giving spe- (i) Reasonable proof of possessory in- cific instructions for compliance and terest or right to occupy the cabin as providing appropriate time for the per- shown by affidavit, bill of sale, or other mittee to comply. document. (4) No special use permit will be (ii) Date of construction or acquisi- issued for the construction of a cabin tion. for private recreational use or for the (iii) A sketch or photograph that ac- private recreational use of an existing curately depicts the cabin and related cabin. structures. (5) Guests are allowed to occupy a (iv) The dimensions of the cabin and cabin only during the activity period related structures. identified on the special use permit. (v) A U.S. Geological Survey topo- Guests occupying a cabin during the graphic map that shows the geographic absence of the permittee shall obtain a location of the cabin and related struc- letter of authorization from the per- tures.

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(vi) The claimant’s agreement to va- (d) New cabins. In addition to para- cate and remove all personal property graph (b) of this section, the regula- from the cabin and related structures tions in this paragraph (d) shall apply within one year from receipt of a non- to all new cabins, claimants, occu- renewal or revocation notice. pants, and guests. (vii) The claimant’s acknowledgment (1) A nontransferable, five year spe- that he/she has no legal interest in the cial use permit shall only be issued real property on which the cabin and upon a determination that the pro- related structures are located. posed construction, use and mainte- (viii) A list of family members resid- nance of the cabin is compatible with ing with the claimant in the cabin refuge purposes and that the cabin use being applied for. It need only include is either directly related to refuge ad- those immediate family members who ministration or is needed for continu- may be eligible to renew a permit for ation of an ongoing activity or use oth- continued use and occupancy upon the erwise allowed within the refuge where original claimant’s death (this is not the applicant lacks a reasonable off- applicable to cabins used for commer- refuge site. In addition, these activities cial purposes). must have historically been supported (3) Applications for permits for exist- by the construction and use of cabins ing cabins, which are not currently in the geographic area. In general, new under valid permits, will only be ac- cabin permits will be given only to cepted for a period of one year fol- local residents to pursue a legitimate lowing the effective date of these regu- subsistence activity. In determining lations. However, cabins that were le- whether to permit the construction, gally located on lands that subse- use, and occupancy of cabins or other quently become refuge will also be con- structures, the refuge manager shall be sidered ‘‘existing’’ cabins. The owners guided by factors such as other public will have two years following the date uses, public health and safety, environ- the lands become refuge to apply for a mental and resource protection, re- permit. Following those dates, all ap- search activities, protection of historic plications for cabins will be for ‘‘new’’ or scientific values, subsistence uses, cabins only, no matter when the cabin endangered or threatened species con- was built or first used. If ownership is servation and other management con- not established within three years siderations necessary to ensure that after the land becomes refuge, the the activities authorized pursuant to a cabin may be considered abandoned, permit are compatible with the pur- and it will become Federal property in poses for which the refuge was estab- accordance with Federal regulations. lished. (4) The occupancy of a noncommer- (2) To obtain a special use permit for cial cabin is limited to the permittee a new cabin, an applicant should sub- and his/her family, bona fide partners, mit to the refuge manager an applica- and guests. tion that includes the following: (5) Major modification or rehabilita- (i) A sketch that accurately depicts tion of an existing cabin must be ap- the proposed cabin and related struc- proved by the refuge manager before tures. construction begins. The modifications (ii) The dimensions of the proposed will be done by the permittee or des- cabin and related structures. ignated agent and will remain the (iii) A U.S. Geological Survey topo- property of the permittee. Major addi- graphic map that shows the geographic tions (e.g., larger than the original location of the proposed cabin and re- cabin) may fall under the ownership lated structures. provisions for new cabins. Although (iv) The applicant’s agreement to va- cabins destroyed by accidents, van- cate and remove all personal property dalism or natural causes may be recon- from the cabin and related structures structed, they must be approved by the within one year from receipt of a nonrefuge manager before construction renewal or revocation notice. and must meet the construction guide- (v) The applicant’s acknowledgment lines for new cabins, even though re- that he/she has no legal interest in the maining the property of the claimant. cabin and related structures or in the

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real property on which the cabin and a new party, the privilege of using the related structures are located. cabin cannot be sold and the new party (vi) A list of family members residing does not necessarily qualify for a cabin with the applicant in the cabin being permit. He/she must apply for a permit applied for. It need only include those and meet the criteria described in this immediate family members who may paragraph (e) before issuance of a spe- be eligible to renew a permit for con- cial use permit by the refuge manager. tinued use and occupancy upon the He/she may not occupy the cabin before original claimant’s death. issuance of a permit. (3) The permitting instrument shall (3) No new commercial cabins will be be a nontransferable renewable five permitted in wilderness areas. year special use permit. It shall be re- (4) Commercial cabins may be occu- newed every five years (upon request) pied only by persons legitimately in- until the death of the original claim- volved in the commercial enterprise, ant’s last immediate family member assistants, employees, their families, unless the special use permit has been guests and clients and only during the revoked or the cabin has been aban- time that the authorized activity is oc- doned. curring. The names of those individ- (4) No new cabins will be constructed uals, excluding guests and clients, will in designated wilderness areas unless be listed on the permit. The permittee they are built specifically for the ad- or another individual listed on the per- ministration of the area, for public mit must be present when the cabin is safety, or for trapping where trapping occupied. has been a traditional and customary (5) Special use permits for commer- use. cial cabins may be renewed annually in (5) New trapping cabins in wilderness conjunction with the special use per- will be available for public use to en- mit renewal for the commercial activ- sure public health and safety. ity itself. The cabin permit may be (6) The occupancy of a noncommer- issued for periods of up to five years cial cabin is limited to the permittee, and his/her family, bona fide partners, and is a separate permit from one and guests. issued for the commercial activity. (e) Commercial cabins. In addition to (f) Administrative and government- paragraph (b) of this section, the regu- owned public use cabins. In addition to lations in this paragraph (e) shall apply paragraph (a) of this section, the regu- to all commercial cabins, permittees, lations in this paragraph (f) apply to clients, guests, and occupants. all administrative and government- (1) A special use permit is required owned cabins. for all cabins used for commercial pur- (1) The refuge manager can designate poses. Refuge managers may also issue those cabins not under permit as ad- special use permits that authorize administrative cabins to be used for offi- ditional commercial use of an existing cial government business. Administra- cabin used for guiding, etc. The use of tive cabins may be used by the public a new cabin shall be limited to the type during life-threatening emergencies. of use specified in the original permit. On a case-by-case basis, they may also The refuge manager may permit the be designated as public use cabins when use of an existing cabin on non-wilder- not needed for government purposes. In ness refuge lands for the exercise of such cases, the refuge manager must valid commercial fishing rights. Such a inform the public and post dates or sea- permit may be denied if, after con- sons when the cabins are available. ducting a public hearing in the affected (2) The refuge manager may des- locality, it is found that the use is in- ignate government-owned cabins as consistent with refuge purposes and is public use cabins. They are only in- a significant expansion of commercial tended for short-term public rec- fishing activities within the unit be- reational use and occupancy. The ref- yond 1979 levels. uge manager may develop an alloca- (2) When the commercial fishing or tion system for managing public use guiding rights associated with a per- cabins for short-term recreational use. mittee’s existing cabin are acquired by No existing public use cabins shall be

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removed or new public use cabins con- damage to refuge resources, it may be structed within wilderness areas des- impounded by the Refuge Manager at ignated by the Alaska National Inter- any time. est Lands Conservation Act of 1980 or subsequently designated wilderness § 36.36 Sled dogs and household pets. areas until the Secretary of the Inte- The general trespass provisions of 50 rior notifies the House Committee on CFR 26.21 shall not apply to household Interior and Insular Affairs and the pets and sled, work, or pack dogs under Senate Committee on Energy and Nat- the direct control of their owners or ural Resources. handlers, but such activities may be [59 FR 38314, July 27, 1994, as amended at 64 prohibited or otherwise restricted pur- FR 14151, Mar. 24, 1999] suant to the provisions of § 36.42. [46 FR 40192, Aug. 7, 1981] § 36.34 Firearms. The possession, use and transporting § 36.37 Revenue producing visitor of firearms is authorized for hunting services. and personal protection in accordance (a) Applicability. (1) Except as other- with State and Federal laws unless pro- wise provided for in this paragraph, the hibited or otherwise restricted by the regulations contained in this section Refuge Manager in accordance with the apply to new visitor services provided provisions of § 36.42. within all National Wildlife Refuge areas in Alaska. § 36.35 Unattended property. (2) The rights granted by this section (a) Leaving any snowmachine, vessel, to historical operators, preferred oper- off-road vehicle or other personal prop- ators, and Cook Inlet Region, Incor- erty unattended for longer than 12 porated, are not exclusive. The Refuge months without the prior permission of Manager may authorize other persons the Refuge Manager is prohibited, and to provide visitor services on refuge any property so left may be impounded lands. Nothing in this section shall re- by the Refuge Manager. quire the Refuge Manager to issue a (b) The Refuge Manager may (1) des- visitor services permit if not otherwise ignate areas where personal property mandated by statute to do so. Nothing may not be left unattended for any in this section shall authorize the Ref- time period, (2) establish limits on the uge Manager to issue a visitor services amount and type of personal property permit to a person who is not capable that may be left unattended, (3) pre- of carrying out its terms and condi- scribed the manner in which personal tions in a satisfactory manner. property may be left unattended or (4) (3) This section does not apply to the establish limits on the length of time guiding of sport hunting or sport fish- personal property may be left unat- ing. tended. (b) Definitions. The following defini- (c) Such designations and restrictions shall apply to this section: tions arising under paragraph (b) of (1) Best offer means a responsive offer this section shall be (1) published in at that best meets, as determined by the least one newspaper of general circula- Refuge Manager, the selection criteria tion within the State, posted at com- contained in a competitive solicitation munity post offices within the affected for a visitor services permit. vicinity, made available for broadcast (2) Controlling interest, in the case of a on local radio stations in a manner rea- corporation means an interest, bene- sonably calculated to inform residents ficial or otherwise, of sufficient out- in the affected community, and des- standing voting securities or capital of ignated in a map which shall be avail- the business, so as to permit exercise of able for public inspection at the office final managerial authority over the ac- of the Refuge Manager, or (2) des- tions and operations of the corpora- ignated by the posting of appropriate tion, or election of a majority of the signs or (3) both. Board of Directors of the corporation. (d) In the event unattended property (3) Controlling interest in the case of a interferes with the safe and orderly partnership, limited partnership, joint management of a refuge area or causes venture or individual entrepreneurship

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means a beneficial ownership of or in- tion in the award of a permit, and as terest in the entity so as to permit the otherwise provided under section exercise of final managerial authority 1307(b) of ANILCA. over the actions and operations of the (10) A responsive offer means one entity. which is timely made and meets the (4) Controlling interest in other cir- terms and conditions of the solicita- cumstances means any arrangement tion document. under which a third party has the abil- (11) Similar visitor service means that ity to exercise general management visitor service authorized by the Ref- authority over the actions or oper- uge Manager to be provided on a refuge ations of the business. and determined by the Refuge Man- (5) Historical operator means any per- ager, on a case by case basis, to be son who: similar to an established service being (i) On or before January 1, 1979, was provided by a historical operator. lawfully engaged in adequately pro- (12) Visitor service means any service viding any type of visitor service in a or activity made available for a fee, refuge within the scope of paragraph commission, brokerage, or other com- (c) of this section; pensation to persons who visit a refuge, (ii) Has continued to lawfully provide including such services as providing that visitor service; and food, accommodations, transportation, (iii) Is otherwise determined by the tours, and guides excepting the guiding Refuge Manager to have a right to con- of sport hunting and fishing. This also tinue to provide such services or simi- includes any activity where one partic- lar services pursuant to paragraph (c) ipant/member or group of participants of this section. pays more in fees than the other par- (6) Local area means that area in ticipants (non-member fees, etc.), or Alaska within 100 miles of the location fees are paid to the organization which within a refuge where any of the vis- are in excess of the bona fide expenses itor service is authorized. of the trip. (7) Local resident means: (13) Right of first refusal means, as it (i) For individuals. Those individuals relates to section 1307(a) of ANILCA, a that have maintained their primary, reasonable opportunity for a historical permanent residence and business operator to review a description of the within the local area for the past new similar service and the terms and twelve (12) consecutive months and conditions upon which it is to be pro- whenever absent from this primary, vided to determine if the historical vis- permanent residence, have the inten- itor service operator wishes to provide tion of returning to it. Factors dem- the service. As it relates to section onstrating the location of an individ- 1307(c) of ANILCA, it refers to the op- ual’s primary, permanent residence and portunity for Cook Inlet Region, Incor- business may include, but are not lim- porated to have the first opportunity ited to, the permanent address indi- to provide new visitor services on the cated on licenses issued by the State of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge in the Alaska, tax returns, and voter registra- Cook Inlet Region. tions. (c) Visitor services existing on or before (ii) For corporations. A corporation in January 1, 1979, ‘‘historical operators’’. which the controlling interest is held (1) A historical operator shall have a by an individual or individuals who right to continue to provide visitor qualify as ‘‘local resident(s)’’ within services or similar services within such the meaning of this section. For non- area, under appropriate terms and con- profit corporations a majority of the ditions, so long as such services are de- board members and a majority of the termined by the Refuge Manager to be officers must qualify as ‘‘local resi- consistent with the purposes for which dents.’’ the refuge was established. A historical (8) Native Corporation means the same operator must obtain a permit from as defined in section 102(6) of ANILCA. the refuge manager to conduct the vis- (9) Preferred operator means a local itor services. The permit shall be for a resident or Native Corporation which is fixed term and specified area, and shall entitled to a preference under this sec- contain such terms and conditions as

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are in the public interest. Failure to curtailed or reduced in scope or season comply with the terms and conditions to protect refuge resources, or for of the permit may result in cancella- other purposes, the Refuge Manager tion of the authorization and con- shall require the historical operator to sequent loss of historical operator make such changes in visitor services. rights under this section. Nothing in If more than one historical operator this section shall prohibit the Refuge providing the same type of visitor serv- Manager from permitting persons, in ices is required to have those services addition to historical operators, to pro- curtailed, the Refuge Manager shall es- vide visitor services in the refuge at tablish a proportionate reduction of the Refuge Manager’s discretion so visitor services among all such histor- long as historical operators are per- ical operators, taking into account his- mitted to conduct a scope or level of torical operating levels and other ap- visitor services equal to or greater propriate factors, so as to achieve a than those provided prior to January 1, fair curtailment of visitor services 1979, under terms and conditions con- among the historical operators. If the sistent with this section. A historical level of visitor services must be so cur- operator may be permitted by the Ref- tailed that only one historical operator uge Manager, under separate author- feasibly may continue to provide the ity, to increase the scope or level of visitor services, the Refuge Manager visitor services provided prior to Janu- shall select one historical operator to ary 1, 1979, but no historical operating continue to provide the curtailed vis- rights shall be obtained in such in- itor services through a competitive se- crease. lection process. (2) A historical operator may also (5) The rights of a historical operator apply to the Refuge Manager for a per- shall terminate if the historical oper- mit or amended permit to provide simi- ator fails to provide the visitor services lar types of visitor services. Granting under the terms and conditions of a the request will not result in an in- permit issued by the Refuge Manager crease in the scope or level of service or fails to provide the visitor services in excess of those provided as of Janu- for a period of more than twenty four ary 1, 1979, by the requesting historical (24) consecutive months. operator. The Refuge Manager shall (6) The rights of a historical operator grant the request if such visitor serv- under this section shall terminate upon ices are determined by the Refuge Man- a change, after January 1, 1979, in the ager to be: controlling interest of the historical (i) Consistent with the management operator through sale, assignment, de- of refuge resources and the purposes for vise, transfer or otherwise. which the refuge area was established; (7) The Refuge Manager may author- (ii) Similar to the visitor services ize other persons to provide visitor provided by the historical operator services in a refuge in addition to his- prior to January 1, 1979; and torical operators, as long as such other (iii) Consistent with the legal rights persons conduct the services in a man- of any other person. ner compatible with the purposes of (3) When a historical operator permit the refuge. has expired, and if the visitor services (d) Visitor services initially authorized permitted by it were adequately pro- after January 1, 1979, ‘‘preferred opera- vided and consistent with the purposes tors’’. (1) In selecting persons to proof the refuge as determined by the Ref- vide, and in permitting any type of vis- uge Manager, the Refuge Manager shall itor service, excepting guided hunting renew the permit for a fixed term con- or fishing, the Refuge Manager will sistent with such new terms and condi- give a preference to preferred operators tions as are in the public interest. determined qualified to provide such Should a historical operator decline to visitor services. Preferences for most accept an offer of renewal, its rights as directly affected Native Corporation(s) a historical operator shall be consid- and local residents are equal and are ered as terminated. not additive. (4) If the Refuge Manager determines (2) In selecting persons to provide that permitted visitor services must be any type of visitor service for refuges

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subject to a preferred operator pref- Region when appropriate, shall have a erence under this section, the Refuge right of first refusal to provide new vis- Manager will publicly solicit competi- itor services within that portion of the tive offers for persons to apply for a Kenai National Moose Range (Kenai permit, or the renewal of a permit, to National Wildlife Refuge) within the provide such visitor service pursuant boundaries of Cook Inlet Region. The to Service procedures. Preferred opera- CIRI shall have ninety (90) days from tors must submit a responsive offer to receipt of a prospectus in which to ex- such solicitation in order to effect ercise its right. their preference. If, as a result of the (2) In order to exercise this right of solicitation, an offer from a person first refusal, CIRI must submit an offer other than a preferred operator is de- responsive to the terms of a visitor termined to be the best offer and that services solicitation. If CIRI makes offeror is determined to be capable of such an offer and is determined by the carrying out the terms of the permit, Refuge Manager to be capable of car- the preferred operator which submitted rying out the terms of the special use the most responsive offer shall be given permit, it shall be awarded the permit. an opportunity to substantially equal If it does not, the permit may be the best offer received by amending its awarded to another person pursuant to offer. If the amended offer of the pre- a showing that such other person can ferred operator is considered by the carry out the conditions of the special Refuge Manager as being substantially use permit in a manner compatible equal to the terms of the best offer, the with the purposes of the refuge. An preferred operator, if determined to be offer being made by CIRI under this capable of carrying out the terms of section must document controlling in- the permit, shall be awarded the visitor terest by CIRI when made in coopera- service permit. If the preferred oper- tion with village corporations within ator fails to meet these requirements, the Cook Inlet Region. The CIRI right the Refuge Manager shall award the of first refusal shall have precedence permit to the person who submitted over the rights of preferred operators. the best offer in response to the solici- (3) The right of first refusal described tation. The Native Corporation(s) de- in this section may not be sold, trans- termined to be ‘‘most directly af- ferred, devised, or assigned, directly or fected’’ under this section and local indirectly. residents have equal preference. (3) Nothing in this section shall pro- (f) Most directly affected Native Cor- hibit the Refuge Manager from author- poration determination. (1) Prior to the izing persons other than preferred oper- issuance of a solicitation document for ators to provide visitor services in ref- any new visitor service in a refuge, the uge areas so long as the procedures de- Refuge Manager shall provide an oppor- scribed in this section have been fol- tunity for any Native Corporation in- lowed with respect to preferred opera- terested in providing visitor services tors. Preferred operators are not enti- within that refuge to submit an appli- tled by this section to provide all vis- cation to the Refuge Manager to be de- itor services in a qualified refuge. termined ‘‘most directly affected’’ Na- (4) An offer from a Native Corpora- tive Corporation. The application shall tion or a local corporation under this include but not be limited to, the fol- section must document its controlling lowing information: interest in the entity or in the case of (i) The name, address, and telephone a joint venture, all partners, making number of the Native Corporation, the the offer. date of incorporation, its articles of in- (5) The preferences described in this corporation and structure, and the section may not be sold, assigned, name of the applicable refuge area; transferred, or devised, directly or indi- (ii) The location of the corporation’s rectly. population center or centers; (e) Preference to Cook Inlet Region, In- (iii) An assessment of the socio- corporated (CIRI). (1) Cook Inlet Re- economic impacts, including historical gion, Incorporated, in cooperation with and traditional use, and their effects village corporations within Cook Inlet on the Native Corporation as a result

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of the expansion or establishment of exception of the period of time allowed the refuge; and to file an appeal. (iv) Any other information the Na- [62 FR 1842, Jan. 14, 1997] tive Corporation believes is relevant. (2) Upon receipt of all applications Subpart E—Refuge Specific from interested Native Corporations, the Refuge Manager will determine the Regulations ‘‘most directly affected’’ Native Cor- § 36.39 Public use. poration based on, but not limited to, (a) General. Public use of Alaska Na- the following criteria: tional Wildlife Refuges (NWR) is per- (i) The number of acres of surface mitted subject to all other parts of 50 land within and adjoining the refuge CFR part 36, those sections of 50 CFR that the Native Corporation owns, or subchapter C not supplemented by part which has been selected under the 36, and the following refuge-specific re- Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, quirements: unless such selection is determined to (b) Alaska Maritime National Wildlife be invalid or is relinquished; Refuge. (1) Amchitka Island—closed to (ii) The distance and accessibility all public access, occupancy and use, from the Native Corporation’s popu- unless specifically authorized by a spe- lation center and/or business address to cial use permit issued jointly by the the applicable refuge; and Refuge Manager and the U.S. Navy (iii) The socio-economic impacts, in- (Commanding Officer, Fleet Surveil- cluding historic and traditional use, lance Support Command, Chesapeake, and their effects as a result of the ex- Virginia). pansion or establishment of the refuge. (c) Alaska Peninsula/Becharof National (3) In the event that more than one Wildlife Refuge Complex. (1) The Alaska Native Corporation is determined to be Peninsula/Becharof National Wildlife equally affected, each such Native Cor- Refuge (Complex) includes the poration shall be considered as a pre- Becharof National Wildlife Refuge, the ferred operator under this section. Chignik and Ugashik Units of the Alas- (4) The Refuge Manager’s ‘‘most di- ka Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge rectly affected’’ Native Corporation de- and the Seal Cape Area of the Alaska termination or when requested, the Re- Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. gional Director’s appeal decision for a (2) Off-road vehicles are permitted on refuge is applicable for all new visitor the refuge complex under services in that refuge. § 36.12(a),§ 36.39(c)(2)(ii) or § 36.39(c)(2)(iii) and must meet the fol- (5) Any Native Corporation that has lowing conditions: not applied for a most directly affected (i) Vehicles are limited to three or Native Corporation determination may four-wheeled vehicles with a maximum apply for a determination upon gross weight of 650 pounds as listed by issuance of a future solicitation for a the manufacturer. new visitor service. A corporation de- (ii) ORV’s are permitted on the fol- termined to be most directly affected lowing trails only: Yantarni Bay Air- for a refuge will maintain that status strip; Yantarni Bay Airstrip to beach for all future visitor service solicita- trail; and Yantarni Bay Airstrip to oil tions. well site trail. Maps of the above areas (g) Appeal procedures. Any person(s) are available from the Refuge Manager. who believe that they have been im- (iii) Subject to the weight and size properly denied rights with respect to restrictions listed in (i) above, subsist- providing visitor services under this ence use of off-road vehicles, as author- section may appeal the denial to the ized by 50 CFR 36.12(a) is allowed Regional Director. Such an appeal throughout the Alaska Peninsula/ must be submitted in writing within Becharof National Wildlife Refuge forty-five (45) days of receipt of the de- Complex. nial from which an appeal is sought. (3) Camping is permitted on the Ref- The appeals process as defined in 50 uge Complex subject to the following CFR subpart F, 36.41(b) will apply with restrictions:

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(i) These camping limits do not apply (A) Within the Canoe Lakes, Andy Si- to subsistence users except at Big mons, and Mystery Creek units of the Creek where they apply to all refuge Kenai Wilderness, only the following complex users. lakes are designated for airplane oper- (ii) No permanent improvements may ations: be made to campsites without a special use permit. All materials brought on to CANOE LAKES UNIT the refuge complex must be removed Bedlam Lake upon cessation of camping unless au- Bird Lake thorized by a special use permit. Cook Lake Grouse Lake (iii) Other than reserved sites author- King Lake ized by special use permits, camping at Mull Lake one location is limited to seven con- Nekutak Lake secutive nights from August 1 through Norak Lake November 15 within 1⁄4 mile of the fol- Sandpiper Lake lowing waters: Becharof Lake in the Scenic Lake Severson Peninsula area (Island Arm); Shoepac Lake Snowshoe Lake Becharof Lake Outlet; Ugashik Nar- Taiga Lake rows; Big Creek; Gertrude Lake; and Tangerra Lake Gertrude Creek between Gertrude Lake Vogel Lake and the King Salmon River. Maps of Wilderness Lake the above areas are available from the Pepper, Gene, and Swanson Lakes are only Refuge Manager. open for sport ice fishing. (iv) Tent camps must be moved a minimum of one mile following each ANDY SIMONS UNIT seven-night camping stay during the Emerald Lake periods specified above. Green Lake (4) Temporary facilities may be au- Harvey Lake thorized on the Alaska Peninsula/ High Lake Iceberg Lake Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Kolomin Lakes Complex by special use permit only, Lower Russian Lake subject to the following conditions: Martin Lake (i) Except for administrative or sub- Pothole Lake sistence purposes, new temporary fa- Twin Lakes cilities are prohibited within 1⁄4 mile of Upper Russian Lake the Becharof Lake shoreline. Windy Lake (ii) Except for administrative pur- Dinglestadt Glacier terminus lake Wusnesenski Glacier terminus lake poses, new temporary facilities are pro- Tustumena Lake and all wilderness lakes hibited in the following areas: within 1⁄4 within one mile of the shoreline of mile of the shorelines of Gertrude Lake Tustumena Lake. and Long Lake; within 1⁄4 mile of the All unnamed lakes in sections 1 & 2, T. 1 airstrip on the south side of the King S., R. 10 W., and sections 4, 5, 8, & 9, T. 1 S., Salmon River approximately 1⁄2 mile R. 9 W., S.M., AK. above the confluence of Gertrude Creek MYSTERY CREEK UNIT and the King Salmon River; within 1⁄4 mile of the shoreline of Upper and An unnamed lake in section 11, T. 6 N., R. Lower Ugashik Lakes; within 1⁄4 mile of 5 W., S.M., AK. the shoreline of Becharof Lake outlet; (B) Airplanes may operate on all and within 1⁄4 mile of the shoreline of lakes outside the Kenai Wilderness, ex- Big Creek. Maps of the above areas are cept those lakes with recreational de- available from the Refuge Manager. velopments, including, but not limited (d)–(h) [Reserved] to, campgrounds, campsites, and public (i) Kenai National Wildlife Refuge—(1) hiking trails connected to road way- Aircraft. (i) The operation of aircraft on sides. The non-wilderness lakes closed the Kenai NWR, except in an emer- to aircraft operations are as follows: gency, is permitted only as authorized in designated areas as described below. NORTH OF STERLING HIGHWAY These areas are also depicted on a map Afonasi Lake available from the Refuge Manager. Anertz Lake

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Breeze Lake the Kenai Wilderness, except those Cashka Lake lakes designated for airplane oper- Dabbler Lake ations as described on a map available Dolly Varden Lake Forest Lake from the Refuge Manager. Boat motor Imeri Lake use is not authorized on those portions Lili Lake of the Moose and Swanson Rivers with- Mosquito Lake in the Canoe Lakes Unit of the Kenai Rainbow Lake Wilderness. Silver Lake (ii) That section of the Kenai River Upper Jean Lake Watson Lake from the outlet of Skilak Lake down- Weed Lake stream for three miles is closed to mo- West Lake torboat use between March 15 and June All lakes in the Skilak Loop Area (South 14, inclusive. However, any boat having of Sterling Highway and North of Skilak a motor attached may drift or row Lake) are closed to aircraft except that air- through this section provided the planes may land on Bottenintnin Lake, motor is not operating. which is open year-around and Hidden Lake, (iii) That section of the Kenai River which is only open for sport ice fishing. from the powerline crossing located ap- SOUTH OF STERLING HIGHWAY proximately one mile below the con- Headquarters Lake is restricted to admin- fluence of the Russian and Kenai Riv- istrative use only. ers downstream to Skilak Lake is closed to motorboats. However, any (ii) Notwithstanding any other provi- boat having a motor attached may sion of these regulations, the operation drift or row through this section proof aircraft is prohibited between May 1 vided the motor is not operating. and September 30, inclusive, on any (iv) Motors in excess of 10 horsepower lake where nesting trumpeter swans are not authorized on the Moose, Swan- and/or their broods are present, except son, Funny, Chickaloon (upstream of Windy and Lonesome Lakes where the river mile 7.5), Killey, and Fox Rivers. closure is between May 1 and Sep- tember 10 inclusive. (v) A ‘‘no-wake’’ restriction applies (iii) The operation of wheeled air- to Engineer, Upper and Lower Ohmer, craft, at the pilot’s own risk, is only Bottenintnin, Upper and Lower Jean, authorized on the unmaintained Big In- Kelly, Petersen, Watson, Imeri, dian Creek Airstrip, on gravel areas Afonasi, Dolly Varden, and Rainbow Lakes. within 1⁄2 mile of Wusnesenski Glacier terminus lake, and within the SE1⁄4, (vi) Notwithstanding any other provi- section 16 and SW1⁄4, section 15, T. 4 S., sion of these regulations, operation of R. 8 W., Seward Meridian. a motorboat is prohibited between May (iv) Unlicensed aircraft are permitted 1 and September 30, inclusive, on any to operate on the refuge only as au- lake where nesting trumpeter swans thorized by a special use permit from and/or their broods are present, except the Refuge Manager. Windy and Lonesome Lakes where the (v) Airplanes may operate only with- closure is between May 1 and Sep- in designated areas on the Chickaloon tember 10, inclusive. Flats, as depicted on a map available (3) Off-Road Vehicles. (i) The use of from the Refuge Manager. air cushion, airboat, or other motor- (vi) Airplane operation is permitted ized watercraft, except motorboats, is on the Kasilof River, the Chickaloon not allowed on the Kenai NWR, except River outlet, and the Kenai River as authorized by a special use permit below Skilak Lake from June 15 from the Refuge Manager. through March 14. All other rivers on (ii) Off-road vehicle use, including op- the refuge are closed to aircraft. eration on lake and river ice, is not (2) Motorboats. Motorboats are au- permitted. Licensed highway vehicles thorized on all waters of the refuge ex- are permitted on Hidden, Engineer, cept under the following conditions and Kelly, Petersen, and Watson Lakes for within the following areas: ice fishing purposes only, and must (i) Motorboats are not authorized on enter and exit lakes via existing boat lakes within the Canoe Lakes Unit of ramps.

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(4) Snowmobiles. Operation of snow- launches may be used as access points mobiles is authorized on the Kenai for snowmobile use on Skilak Lake. NWR subject to the following condi- (vii) Snowmobiles may not be used on tions and exceptions: maintained roads within the refuge. (i) Snowmobiles are permitted be- Snowmobiles may cross a maintained tween December 1 and April 30 only road after stopping and when traffic on when the Refuge Manager determines the roadway allows safe snowmobile that there is adequate snowcover to crossing. protect underlying vegetation and (viii) Snowmobiles may not be used soils. During this time, the Refuge for racing or for the harassment of Manager will authorize, through public wildlife. notice, the use of snowmobiles less (5) Hunting and Trapping. (i) Firearms than 46 inches in width and less than may not be discharged within 1⁄4 mile of 1,000 pounds (450 kg) in weight. Des- designated public campgrounds, ignated snowmobile areas are described trailheads, waysides, buildings or the on a map available from the Refuge Sterling Highway from the east refuge Manager. (ii) All areas above timberline, ex- boundary to the east junction of the cept Caribou Hills, are closed to snow- Skilak Loop Road. mobile use. (ii) A special use permit, available (iii) The area within sections 5, 6, 7, from the Refuge Manager, is required and 8, T. 4 N., R. 10 W., S.M., AK., east prior to baiting black bears. of the Sterling Highway right-of-way, (iii) Hunting with the aid or use of a including the refuge headquarters com- dog for taking big game is permitted plex, the environmental education/ only for black bear, and then only cross-country ski trails, Headquarters under the terms of a special use permit and Nordic lakes, and the area north of from the Refuge Manager. the east fork of Slikok Creek and (iv) Hunting and trapping within sec- northwest of a prominent seismic trail tions 5, 6, 7, and 8, T. 4 N., R. 10 W., to Funny River Road, is closed to S.M., AK., encompassing the Kenai snowmobile use. NWR headquarters/visitor center and (iv) An area, including the Swanson associated environmental education River Canoe Route and portages, begin- trails, are prohibited. The boundary of ning at the Paddle Lake parking area, these administrative and environ- then west and north along the Canoe mental education areas is depicted on a Lakes wilderness boundary to the map available from the Refuge Man- Swanson River, continuing northeast ager. along the river to Wild Lake Creek, (6) Fishing. Fishing is prohibited June then east to the west shore of Shoepac 1 to August 15, on the south bank of Lake, south to the east shore of Antler the Kenai River from the Kenai-Rus- Lake, and west to the beginning point sian River Ferry dock to a point 100 near Paddle Lake, is closed to snow- feet downstream. mobile use. (7) What do I need to know about other (v) An area, including the Swan Lake public uses on Kenai National Wildlife Canoe Route, and several road-con- Refuge? (i) What are the camping restric- nected public recreational lakes, tions? We allow camping subject to the bounded on the west by the Swanson following restrictions: River Road, on the north by the Swan Lake Road, on the east from a point at (A) Camping may not exceed 14 days the east end of Swan Lake Road south in any 30-day period anywhere on the to the west bank of the Moose River, refuge. and on the south by the refuge bound- (B) Campers may not spend more ary, is closed to snowmobile use. than two consecutive days at the (vi) Within the Skilak Loop Special Kenai-Russian River access area, more Management Area, snowmobiles are than seven consecutive days at Hidden prohibited, except on Hidden, Kelly, Lake Campground, or more than seven Petersen and Engineer lakes for ice consecutive days in refuge shelters. fishing access only. Upper and Lower (C) Within developed campgrounds, Skilak Lake campground boat camp only in designated areas and use

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open fires only in portable, self-con- within the Moose Range Meadows area; tained, metal fire grills, or fire grates or along the Homer Electric Associa- provided by us. tion Right-of-Way from Funny River (D) Do not camp within 1⁄4 mile of the Road and Keystone Drive to the down- Sterling Highway, Ski Hill, or Skilak stream limits of the streamside ease- Loop roads except in designated camp- ments. You may obtain maps showing grounds. these closed areas from the Refuge (E) Campers may cut only dead and Manager by referring to Sections 1, 2, down timber for campfire use. and 3 of Township 4 North, Range 10 (F) Pets must be on a leash no longer West, Seward Meridian. than nine feet in developed camp- (j) Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge—(1) grounds. Seasonal public use closure of the (ii) May I cut and remove timber? You O’Malley River Area. The area within may remove timber, including the cut- the Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge ting of firewood for home use, only if described in this paragraph (j)(1) is you have obtained a special use permit closed to all public access, occupancy, from the Refuge Manager. and use from June 25 through Sep- (iii) May I leave personal property on tember 30, except for individuals par- the refuge? Yes, however, if you leave ticipating in the O’Malley River Bear- personal property unattended for Viewing Program. The area subject to longer than 72 hours outside of a des- seasonal closure consists of lands and ignated area, obtain a special use per- waters located within Township 33 mit from the Refuge Manager. South, Range 30 West, Seward Merid- (iv) If I find research marking devices, ian, Alaska, consisting of approxi- what do I do? Turn in all radio trans- mately 2,560 acres, and more particu- mitters, neck and leg bands, ear tags, larly described as follows: Township 33 or other research marking devices re- South, Range 30 West, Seward Merid- covered from wildlife to the Refuge ian, Alaska, all of Section 25; all of Manager or the Alaska Department of Section 26, excluding U.S. Survey 10875 Fish and Game within five days after and the adjacent riparian ownership recovery. (Koniag Inc.) fronting the survey and (v) May I use non-motorized wheeled extending to the center of Karluk vehicles on the refuge? Yes, but only on refuge roads designated and open for Lake; and all of Sections 35 and 36, ex- public vehicular access. cluding U.S. Survey 10876 and the adja- (vi) May I use motorized equipment on cent riparian ownership (Koniag Inc.) the refuge? You may not use motorized fronting the survey and extending to equipment, including but not limited the center of Karluk Lake. Maps of the to chainsaws, generators, and auxiliary closure area are available from the power units, within the Kenai Wilder- Refuge. ness, except snowmobiles, airplanes (2) Access easement provision. Notwith- and motorboats in designated areas. standing any other provision of this (vii) Must I register to canoe on the ref- paragraph (j), there exists a 25-foot- uge? Only canoeists on the Swanson wide access easement on an existing River and Swan Lake Canoe Routes trail within the Koniag Inc. Regional must register at entrance points. Max- Native Corporation lands within prop- imum group size is 15 persons. erties described in paragraph (j)(1) of (viii) Are any areas of the refuge closed this section in favor of the United to public use? (A) We close rock outcrop States of America. islands in Skilak Lake used by nesting (3) Permit requirement for Conservation cormorants and gulls and the adjacent Easement lands. Pursuant to the terms waters within 100 yards to public entry of a Conservation Easement held by and use from March 15 to September 30. the United States and the State of You may obtain maps showing these Alaska, we manage public use of cer- areas from the Refuge Manager. tain lands owned by Koniag, Inc. These (B) From July 1 to August 15 the pub- lands are inholdings within the exte- lic may not use or access any portion rior boundaries of the Kodiak National of the 25-foot wide public easements Wildlife Refuge. The Conservation along both banks of the Kenai River Easement was recorded in the Kodiak

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Recording District, Alaska, on Decem- Mountain and adjacent highlands. The ber 6, 2002, as document number 2002– summit of Den Mountain is located 003448–0. The lands subject to the Con- within Township 29 South, Range 24 servation Easement to which the per- West, Seward Meridian, Alaska. Maps mit requirement in this paragraph of the closed area are available from apply are all lands within 1⁄2 mile of the Refuge Headquarters in Kodiak, Alas- west shore of Karluk Lake, from the ka. lake outlet to the southern boundary [51 FR 32332, Sept. 11, 1986, as amended at 51 of T. 32 S., R. 30 W. (surveyed), Seward FR 41509, Nov. 17, 1986; 60 FR 37311, July 19, Meridian; all lands within 1⁄2 mile of 1995; 61 FR 29497, June 11, 1996; 64 FR 14154, the east shore of Karluk Lake, from Mar. 24, 1999; 71 FR 33259, June 8, 2006; 75 FR the lake outlet to a point due east of 16639, Apr. 1, 2010] the north end of Camp Island; and all lands within a 1⁄2-mile band of land on Subpart F—Permits and Public Par- either side of the Karluk River, from ticipation and Closure Proce- the Karluk Lake outlet downstream to dures the refuge boundary. A map is available from the refuge showing the loca- § 36.41 Permits. tion of the easement lands that are (a) Applicability. The regulations con- subject to the permit requirement. You tained in this section apply to the are prohibited from using these lands issuance and administration of com- unless: petitively and noncompetitively issued (i) You have a nontransferable permit permits for economic and/or other priv- from the refuge; ileged uses on all national wildlife ref- (ii) You are a concessionaire or a cli- uges in Alaska. Nothing in this section ent of a concessionaire authorized by requires the refuge manager to issue a Koniag, Inc., to provide revenue-pro- special use permit if not otherwise ducing visitor services; mandated by statute to do so. Supple- (iii) You are an authorized user in ac- mental procedures for granting histor- cordance with section 7(d) of the Con- ical use, Native Corporation, and local servation Easement; or preferences in the selection of commer- (iv) You are limiting your use of the cial operators to hold permits to pro- property to public access easements es- vide visitor services, other than hunt- tablished under section 17(b) of the ing and fishing guiding on refuges in Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Alaska, are addressed in § 36.37, Rev- (4) Camping prohibition near facilities. enue producing visitor services. On lands within Kodiak National Wild- (b) Definitions. As used in this sec- life Refuge, you are prohibited from tion, the term or terms: camping within one-quarter mile of Commercial visitor service means any public use cabins and Federal and ad- service or activity made available for a ministrative facilities, unless such ac- fee, commission, brokerage or other tivity is specifically authorized in a compensation to persons who visit a Refuge Special Use Permit. An admin- refuge, including such services as pro- istrative facility means any facility or viding food, accommodations, trans- site administered by the U.S. Fish and portation, tours, and guides. Included Wildlife Service or the State of Alaska is any activity where one participant/ for public entry or other administra- member or group of participants pays tive purposes, including but not lim- more in fees than the other partici- ited to cabins, storage buildings, piers, pants (non-member fees, etc.), or fees docks, weirs, refuge offices, visitor cen- are paid to the organization which are ters, and public access and parking in excess of the bona fide expenses of sites. Maps of the locations of public the trip; use cabins and administrative facilities Entire business means all assets in- are available from Refuge Head- cluding, but not limited to, equipment, quarters in Kodiak, Alaska. facilities, and other holdings directly (5) Snowmachine prohibition. associated with the permittee’s type of Snowmachines, as defined in §36.2, are commercial visitor service authorized prohibited within an approximately by permit. This term also includes as- 4,972-acre area encompassing Den sets held under the name of separate

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business entities, which provide the ance is prepared for use in any admin- same specific type of commercial vis- istrative proceeding involving the per- itor services authorized by permit, that mittee. the permittee has a financial interest (d) Application. (1) This section and in. The term does not include related other regulations in this part 36, gen- enterprises owned by the permittee erally applicable to the National Wild- such as taxidermy and travel services; life Refuge System, require that per- Immediate family means the spouse mits be obtained from the refuge man- and children, either by birth or adop- ager. For activities on the following tion, of the permittee. refuges, request permits from the re- Operations plan means a narrative de- spective refuge manager in the fol- scription of the commercial operations lowing locations: which contains all required information identified in the prospectus; Refuge Office location Permit means a special use permit Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Ref- King Salmon. issued by the refuge manager which au- uge. thorizes a commercial visitor service Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Ref- Homer. uge. or other activity restricted by law or Aleutian Islands Unit, Alaska Maritime Homer. regulation on a national wildlife ref- NWR. uge; Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ...... Fairbanks. Prospectus means the document that Becharof National Wildlife Refuge ...... King Salmon. Innoko National Wildlife Refuge ...... McGrath. the Service uses in soliciting competi- Izembek National Wildlife Refuge ...... Cold Bay. tion to award commercial visitor serv- Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge ...... Fairbanks. ices on a refuge; Kenai National Wildlife Refuge ...... Soldotna. Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge ...... Kodiak. Subcontracting means any activity in Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge ...... Galena. which the permittee provides financial Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge ...... Galena. or other remuneration to anyone other Selawik National Wildlife Refuge ...... Kotzebue. than employees to conduct the specific Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge ...... Tok. Togiak National Wildlife Refuge ...... Dillingham. commercial services authorized by the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge ... Bethel. Service. The permittee’s primary au- Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge ... Fairbanks. thorized activities must be conducted in a genuine employer/employee rela- (2) For noncompetitively issued per- tionship where the source of all remu- mits, the applicant may present the ap- neration for services provided to cli- plication verbally if he/she is unable to ents is from the permittee. Subcon- prepare a written application. The ref- tracting does not apply to booking uge manager will keep a written record services or authorized secondary serv- of such verbal application. For com- ices provided to clients in support of petitively issued permits, the applicant the permittee’s primary authorized ac- must submit a written application in tivities (e.g., a guide paying a marine the format delineated in the prospectus or air taxi operator to transport cli- or other designated format of the Serv- ents); ice. Subletting means any activity in (3) The refuge manager will grant or which the permittee receives financial deny applications for noncompetitively or other remuneration in return for al- issued permits in writing within 45 lowing another commercial operator to days, except for good cause. For com- conduct any of the permittee’s author- petitively issued permits, the refuge ized activities in the permittee’s use manager will grant or deny applica- area; and tions in accordance with the time Use area means the designated area frame established in the prospectus, ex- where commercial services may be con- cept for good cause. ducted by the permittee. (4) Refuge managers may establish (c) General provisions. In all cases application period deadlines for indi- where a permit is required, the per- vidual refuges for both competitively mittee must abide by the conditions and noncompetitively issued permits. under which the permit was issued. The refuge manager will send notifica- Refuge managers will provide written tion of availability for commercial op- notice to the permittee in all cases portunities and application deadlines where documentation of noncompli- to existing and/or the previous year’s

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permittees. He/she will publish the no- Service will publish notice of the up- tice in at least one newspaper of gen- coming opportunity a minimum of 18 eral circulation in the State and in at months prior to the effective date of least one local newspaper if available, the permit term. and will make available for broadcast (4) All prospectuses will identify the on local radio stations in a manner rea- selection criteria that the Service will sonably calculated to inform local pro- use to evaluate the proposals. All spective applicants. prospectuses involving commercial vis- (5) The Service may limit the number itor services must include experience of applications that an individual may and performance in providing the same submit for competitively awarded of- or similar services as a criterion. In ferings. evaluating the experience of an appli- (e) Competitively awarded permits. (1) cant, the Service will specifically con- Where the number of available permits sider knowledge of the specific area is limited, refuge managers will award covered by the prospectus and the na- permits competitively. A prospectus ture of the technical skills required to with invitation to bid system will be provide quality service to the public. the primary competitive method used (5) A panel of Service employees who for selecting commercial visitor serv- use a scoring process based on the se- ices. Where justified, other selection lection criteria will evaluate and rank methods, including but not limited to applications received in response to a lotteries, may be used. Such cir- prospectus. cumstances may include, but not be (6) The Service has discretionary au- limited to, the timely refilling of use thority to not evaluate or consider pro- areas that have become vacant during posals that are incomplete or improp- regularly scheduled terms to prevent erly submitted. commercial visitor service opportuni- (7) The Service may establish min- ties from going unused, and initiating imum scores to qualify for the award of trial programs on individual refuges. permits. If established, these minimum The refuge manager has discretionary scores will be identified in the pro- authority to issue noncompetitive per- spectus. mits on a one-time, short-term basis to (8) The Service may establish limits accredited educational institutions and on the number of use areas within an other nonprofit organizations to con- individual refuge, or on refuges state- duct primarily environmental edu- wide, in which a permittee is author- cation-related activities that also may ized to operate. This limit applies to be recreational in nature in use areas different corporations in which the where permits for that type of guided same individual has any ownership in- recreational activity are otherwise terests. limited to competitive award. (9) When vacancies occur in competi- (2) Where numbers of permits have tively filled use areas, the procedure been limited for an activity prior to for reissuing the permits will depend the promulgation of these regulations on how long it has been since the per- and a prospectus with invitation to bid mit originally was issued. The Service system has not yet been developed, ref- will award the permit to the next high- uge managers may issue noncompeti- est ranking interested applicant in the tive five-year permits consistent with original solicitation, if a vacancy oc- the terms set forth in paragraph (e)(16) curs within the first 12 months of the of this section on a one-time basis to permit’s effective date. Resolicited existing permittees. competition for the area will occur as (3) The Service will publish notice of soon as practicable if: all solicitations for competition in ac- (i) A vacancy occurs after 12 months cordance with paragraph (d)(4) of this of the permit’s effective date; and section and include reasonable applica- (ii) At least 24 months of the original tion periods of not less than 60 days. permit term is available for a new per- When competitively selecting permit- mittee after completion of the solicita- tees for an activity in a use area where tion, application, evaluation and permits for that activity were not pre- awards period. If less than 24 months of viously competitively awarded, the the term of the permit is available, the

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Service has the discretion to solicit ation of the last element will include, competition during the regularly but is not limited to: scheduled solicitation period. The (A) The relationship of the real prop- Service may annually issue non- erty to permitted refuge activities as competitive permits for vacant areas, documented in the operations plan; where there has not been significant (B) The percentage that the author- permittee interest, until competition ized refuge activities comprise of the can be solicited in conjunction with total commercial use associated with other solicitations for vacant areas. the real property; and (10) Terms of permits awarded under (C) The appraised value of the real the prospectus with invitation method property. are valid for 5 years except in those in- (iii) The transferee must be independ- stances where the Service issues per- ently qualified to hold the permit mits to fill vacancies occurring during under the standards of the prospectus a scheduled award cycle. In these in- of the original existing permit. stances, the permit duration is limited (iv) The transferee has an acceptable to the expiration date of the original history of compliance with State and award period. Permits awarded under Federal fish and wildlife and related the prospectus by invitation method permit regulations during the past 5 must be renewed noncompetitively by years. An individual with any felony the refuge manager for a period of 5 ad- conviction is an ineligible transferee. ditional years upon application and a Transfer approval to an individual hav- showing of permittee compliance with ing any violations, convictions, or all applicable permit terms and condi- pleas of nolo contendere for fish and tions and a satisfactory record of per- wildlife related federal misdemeanors formance. After one renewal, the Serv- or State violations will be discre- ice shall not extend or noncompeti- tionary. Denial is based on, but not tively renew another permit. limited to, whether the individual com- (11) Permit privileges may be trans- mitted any violation in which the case ferred to other qualified entities that disposition resulted in any of the fol- demonstrate the ability to meet Serv- lowing: ice standards, as outlined in the pro- (A) Any jail time served or probation; spectus upon which the existing permit (B) Any criminal fine of $250 or great- was based, subject to approval by the er; refuge manager. Requests for transfers (C) Forfeiture of equipment or har- must be made in writing to the refuge vested animal (or parts thereof) valued manager. A permittee who transfers at $250 or greater; his/her privileges will not be eligible to (D) Suspension of privileges or rev- be considered for competitively award- ocation of any fish and wildlife related ed permits for the same type of activ- license/permits; ity on the same national wildlife ref- (E) Other alternative sentencing that uge for a period of three years fol- indicates the penalty is of equal sever- lowing the authorized transfer. The ity to the foregoing elements; or Service retains complete discretion in (F) Any multiple convictions or pleas allowing transfers. In general, the of nolo contendere for fish and wildlife- Service approves transfers only upon related Federal misdemeanors or State demonstrating that it is to the govern- fish and wildlife-related violations or ment’s benefit and if all the following misdemeanors irrespective of the criteria are satisfied: amount of the fine. (i) The transfer is part of the sale or (12) The transferee must follow the disposition of the current permittee’s operations plan of the original per- entire business as earlier defined; mittee. The transferee may modify the (ii) The current permittee was either operations plan with the written con- conducting the commercial operation sent of the refuge manager as long as in the refuge under authorization of a the change does not result in increased permit for a minimum of 12 years or adverse impacts to refuge resources or owns significant real property in the other refuge users. area, the value of which is dependent (13) Upon timely approval of the on holding a refuge permit. Consider- transfer, the Service will issue the new

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permittee a permit for the remaining manager must document any fee ex- portion of the original permit term. emption. The refuge manager retains the right (g) Subletting and subcontracting. A to restrict, suspend, revoke, or not permittee may not sublet any part of renew the permit for failure to comply an authorized use area. Subcontracting with its terms and conditions. any service authorized by the permit (14) Permit privileges issued under requires written approval from the ref- this paragraph (e) may be transferred, uge manager unless the subcontracted subject to refuge manager approval, to service is specifically identified in the a former spouse when a court awards permittee’s approved perations plan. permit-associated business assets in a (h) Restriction, suspension and revoca- divorce settlement agreement to that tion of permits. The refuge manager may person. The recipient must independ- suspend, revoke, or reasonably restrict ently qualify to hold the originally the terms of a permit for noncompli- issued permit under the minimum standards identified by the Service, ance with the terms and conditions of and the permittee must have an ac- the regulations in this subchapter C; ceptable history of compliance as set for nonuse of the permit; for violations/ forth in paragraph (e)(11)(iv) of this convictions (including pleas of nolo section. contendere) of any law or regulation (15) Permit privileges issued under pertaining to the same type of activity this paragraph (e) may be transferred authorized by the permit, whether or in the case of death or disability of the not the activity occurred on or off the permittee, subject to refuge manager refuge; to protect public health or safe- approval, as provided in this paragraph ty; or if the refuge manager determines (e). In these cases, the permit privi- the use to be incompatible with refuge leges may pass to a spouse who can purposes or is inconsistent with the demonstrate he/she is capable of pro- Service’s obligations under Title VIII viding the authorized services and who of the Alaska National Interest Lands has an acceptable history of compli- Conservation Act. All actions per- ance as set forth in paragraph taining to this paragraph are subject to (e)(11)(iv) of this section. A spouse who the appeal process as set forth in para- lacks any required license(s) but other- graph (i) of this section. wise qualifies may hire an employee, (i) Appeals. (1) Any person adversely who holds the required license(s) and affected by a refuge manager’s decision who has an acceptable history of com- or order relating to the person’s per- pliance as set forth in paragraph mit, or application for a permit, has (e)(11)(iv) of this section, to assist in the right to have the decision or order the operation. Permit privileges may reviewed by the regional director. This also pass to another member of the im- section does not apply to permits or mediate family or a person who was a applications for rights-of-way. See 50 business partner at the time of original CFR 29.22 for the hearing and appeals permit issuance. This person must be procedure on rights-of-way. independently qualified under the minimum standards identified by the Serv- (2) Prior to making any adverse deci- ice at the time of original permit sion or order on any permit or an appli- issuance and have an acceptable his- cation for a noncompetitively issued tory of compliance as set forth in para- permit, the refuge manager will notify graph (e)(11)(iv) of this section. the permittee or applicant, verbally or (16) Upon September 26, 1997, refuge in writing, of the proposed action and managers will amend existing competi- its effective date. A permittee or appli- tively-awarded permits through the cant of noncompetitively issued per- prospectus method to make the terms mits, shall have 45 calendar days after fully consistent with this section, in- notification in which to present to the cluding eligibility for a 5-year nonrefuge manager, orally or in writing, a competitive renewal. statement in opposition to the pro- (f) Fees. Permittees must pay fees posed action or effective date. Notifica- formally established by regional and/or tion in writing to a valid permit holder nation-wide Service policy. The refuge shall occur within 10 calendar days

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after receipt of the statement in oppo- The decision will constitute final agen- sition to the refuge manager’s final de- cy action. cision or order. An applicant for a non- (5) Permittee compliance with any competitively issued permit shall be decision or order of a refuge manager notified in writing within 30 calendar shall be required during the appeal days after receipt of the statement in process unless the regional director opposition, of the refuge manager’s makes a preliminary finding contrary final decision or order. An applicant for to the refuge manager’s decision, and a competitively issued permit who is prepares a written determination that not selected will not receive advance such action is not detrimental to the notice of the award decision. Such ap- interests of the United States, or upon plicants, who wish to appeal the deci- submission and acceptance of a bond sion must appeal directly to the redeemed adequate by the refuge man- gional director within the time period ager to indemnify the United States provided for in paragraph (i)(3) of this from loss or damage. section. (j) State selection of guide-outfitters. (3) The permittee or applicant shall Nothing in this section will prohibit have 45 calendar days from the post- the Service from cooperating with the marked date of the refuge manager’s State of Alaska in administering the final decision or order in which to file selection of sport fishing guides and big a written appeal to the regional direc- game hunting guide-outfitters oper- tor. In appeals involving applicants ating on national wildlife refuges who were not selected during a com- should the State develop a competitive petitive selection process, the selected selection process which is acceptable applicant concurrently will have the to the Service. opportunity to provide information to the regional director prior to the final [62 FR 45340, Aug. 27, 1997] decision. Selected applicants who choose to take advantage of this oppor- § 36.42 Public participation and clo- tunity, will retain their right of appeal sure procedures. should the appeal of the unsuccessful (a) Authority. The Refuge Manager applicant result in reversal or revision may close an area or restrict an activ- of the original decision. For purposes ity on an emergency, temporary, or of reconsideration, appellants shall permanent basis. present the following information: (b) Criteria. In determining whether (i) Any statement or documentation, to close an area or restrict an activity in addition to that included in the ini- otherwise allowed, the Refuge Manager tial application, permit or competitive shall be guided by factors such as pub- prospectus, which demonstrates that lic health and safety, resource protec- the appellant satisfies the criteria set tion, protection of cultural or sci- forth in the document under which the entific values, subsistence uses, endan- permit application/award was made; gered or threatened species conserva- (ii) The basis for the permit appli- tion, and other management consider- cant’s disagreement with the decision ations necessary to ensure that the ac- or order being appealed; and tivity or area is being managed in a (iii) Whether or not the permit appli- manner compatible with the purposes cant requests an informal hearing be- for which the Alaska National Wildlife fore the regional director. Refuge area was established. (4) The regional director will provide (c) Emergency closures or restrictions. a hearing if requested by the applicant. (1) Emergency closures or restrictions After consideration of the written ma- relating to the use of aircraft, terials and oral hearing, and within a snowmachines, motorboats, or non- reasonable time, the regional director motorized surface transportation shall shall affirm, reverse, or modify the ref- be made after notice and hearing; uge manager’s decision or order and (2) Emergency closures or restric- shall set forth in writing the basis for tions relating to the taking of fish and the decision. The applicant must be wildlife shall be accompanied by notice sent a copy of the decision promptly. with a subsequent hearing;

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(3) Other emergency closures or re- (h) Except as otherwise specifically strictions shall become effective upon permitted under the provision of this notice as prescribed in § 36.42(f); and part, entry into closed areas or failure (4) No emergency closure or restric- to abide by restrictions established tion shall be for a period exceeding 30 under this section is prohibited. days. (d) Temporary closures or restrictions. TABLE I TO PART 36—SUMMARY LISTING (1) Temporary closures or restrictions THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES IN relating to the use of aircraft, ALASKA AS ESTABLISHED BY THE ALASKA LANDS ACT, PUB. L. 96–487, snowmachines, motorboats or non- DECEMBER 2, 1980 motorized surface transportation, or to the taking of fish and wildlife, shall 1. Alaska Maritime, including: not be effective prior to notice and Aleutian Island* hearing in the vicinity of the area(s) Bering Sea* affected by such closures or restriction, Bogoslof* and other locations as appropriate; Chamisso* (2) Other temporary closures shall be Forrester Island* Hazy Islands* effective upon notice as prescribed in Pribilof* § 36.42(f); Saint Lazaria* (3) Temporary closures or restric- Semidi* tions shall extend only for so long as Simeonof* necessary to achieve their purposes, Tuxedni* and in no case may exceed 12 months or 2. Alaska Peninsula be extended beyond that time. 3. Arctic, including: William O. Douglas* (e) Permanent closures or restrictions. 4. Becharof** Permanent closures or restrictions 5. Innoko 6. Izembek* shall be made only after notice and 7. Kanuti public hearings in the affected vicinity 8. Kenai* and other locations as appropriate, and 9. Kodiak* after publication in the FEDERAL REG- 10. Koyukuk ISTER. 11. Nowitna (f) Notice. Emergency, temporary or 12. Selawik permanent closures or restrictions 13. Tetlin shall be: (1) Published in at least one 14. Togiak, including: Cape Newenham* newspaper of general circulation in the 15. Yukon Delta, including: State and in at least one local news- Clarence Rhode* paper if available, posted at commu- Hazen Bay* Nunivak* nity post offices within the vicinity af- 16. Yukon Flats* fected, made available for broadcast on local radio stations in a manner reasonably calculated to inform residents PART 37—GEOLOGICAL AND GEO- in the affected vicinity, and designated PHYSICAL EXPLORATION OF THE on a map which shall be available for COASTAL PLAIN, ARCTIC NA- public inspection at the office of the TIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, ALAS- Refuge Manager and other places con- KA venient to the public; or (2) Designated by the posting of ap- Subpart A—General Provisions propriate signs; or (3) Both. Sec. 37.1 Purpose. (g) Openings. In determining whether 37.2 Definitions. to open an area to public use or activ- 37.3 Other applicable laws. ity otherwise prohibited, the Refuge 37.4 Disclaimer and disqualification. Manager shall provide notice in the FEDERAL REGISTER and shall, upon re- *These indicated units were previously ex- quest, hold a hearing in the affected vi- isting refuges before the Alaska Lands Act of cinity and other location, as appro- December 2, 1980, and are now part of the 16 priate prior to making a final deter- National Wildlife Refuges established by the mination. Alaska Lands Act.

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Subpart B—General Requirements Alaska National Interest Lands Con- servation Act, 94 Stat. 2450, as amend- 37.11 General standards for exploratory activities. ed, 16 U.S.C. 3142(d), that the Secretary 37.12 Responsibilities of permittee. establish guidelines governing surface 37.13 Group participation. geological and geophysical exploration 37.14 Bonding. for oil and gas within the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Subpart C—Exploration Plans Section 1002 mandates an oil and gas 37.21 Application requirements. exploration program for the refuge’s 37.22 Approval of exploration plan. coastal plain. The program shall cul- 37.23 Special use permit. minate in a report to Congress which 37.24 Plan of operation. contains, among other things, the iden- 37.25 Revision. tification of those areas within the Subpart D—Environmental Protection coastal plain that have oil and gas production potential, an estimate of the 37.31 Environmental protection. volume of oil and gas concerned, the 37.32 Special areas. description of the wildlife, its habitat, 37.33 Environmental briefing. and other resources that are within the Subpart E—General Administration areas identified, and an evaluation of the adverse effects that the carrying 37.41 Responsibilities of the Regional Direc- out of further exploration for, and the tor. development and production of, oil and 37.42 Inspection and monitoring. gas within such areas will have on the 37.43 Suspension and modification. 37.44 Revocation and relinquishment. refuge’s resources. It is the objective of 37.45 Exploration by the U.S. Geological this program to ascertain the best pos- Survey. sible data and information concerning 37.46 Cost reimbursement. the probable existence, location, vol- 37.47 Civil penalties. ume, and potential for further exploration, development, and production of Subpart F—Reporting and Data oil and gas within the coastal plain Management without significantly adversely affect- 37.51 Operational reports. ing the wildlife, its habitat, or the en- 37.52 Records. vironment and without unnecessary 37.53 Submission of data and information. duplication of exploratory activities. 37.54 Disclosure. These regulations prescribe the re- APPENDIX I TO PART 37—LEGAL DESCRIPTION quirements and procedures for obtain- OF THE COASTAL PLAIN, ARCTIC NATIONAL ing authorization for and the conduct WILDLIFE REFUGE, ALASKA of such exploratory activities, and for AUTHORITY: Sec. 1002, Pub. L. 96–487, 94 submitting to the Department the re- Stat. 2449, as amended by sec. 110, Pub. L. 97– 394, 96 Stat. 1982 (16 U.S.C. 3142); sec. 110, sulting data and information. These Pub. L. 89–665, as added by sec. 206, Pub. L. regulations also describe other matters 96–515, 94 Stat. 2996 (16 U.S.C. 470h–2); sec. 401, relating to the administration of the Pub. L. 148, 49 Stat. 383, as amended (16 program. U.S.C. 715s); 31 U.S.C. 9701; 5 U.S.C. 301; 209 DM 6.1. § 37.2 Definitions. SOURCE: 48 FR 16858, Apr. 19, 1983, unless The following definitions are applica- otherwise noted. ble to the sections of this part. NOTE: The information collection requirements contained in this part do not require (a) Act means section 1002 of the approval by the Office of Management and Alaska National Interest Lands Con- Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq., because servation Act, 94 Stat. 2449, as amended there are fewer than 10 respondents annu- by section 110 of Pub. L. 97–394, 96 Stat. ally. 1982, 16 U.S.C. 3142. (b) Adequate protective cover means Subpart A—General Provisions snow or a frostline, or both, sufficient to protect the vegetation and soil from § 37.1 Purpose. significant adverse effects due to the These regulations implement the re- operation of surface equipment, as de- quirement of section 1002(d) of the termined by the Regional Director.

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(c) Coastal lagoons means the waters (m) Person means any individual, and submerged lands between the partnership, firm, corporation, associa- mainland and the offshore barrier is- tion, organization, or agency. lands that lie between Brownlow Point (n) Plan of operation means detailed and the Aichilik River within the procedures, covering a period not to ex- coastal plain. ceed 12 months, proposed for executing (d) Coastal plain means that area an exploration plan. shown on the map entitled ‘‘Arctic Na- (o) Processed, analyzed and interpreted tional Wildlife Refuge’’, dated August data or information means any data or 1980, and legally described in appendix information which results from any I of this part. subsequent modification, processing, (e) Cultural resource means any dis- analysis, or interpretation of raw data trict, site, building, structure, or ob- and information by human or elec- ject significant in American history, tronic means, on or off the refuge. architecture, archeology, engineering (p) Raw data and information means or culture, as determined in accordance all original observations and record- with 36 CFR 60.6. ings in written or electronic form and (f) Department means the Department of the Interior and any of its compo- samples obtained during field oper- nent bureaus and offices. ations. (g) Director means the Director of the (q) Refuge means the Arctic National U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of his Wildlife Refuge. authorized representative. (r) Regional Director means the Re- (h) Exploration plan means the way in gional Director, Region 7 of the U.S. which a program of exploratory activi- Fish and Wildlife Service, or his au- ties is proposed to be arranged and car- thorized representative. ried out. (s) Rehabilitation means the act of re- (i) Exploratory activities means surface turning the landform and vegetation to geological exploration or seismic ex- as near its original shape and condition ploration or both of the coastal plain as practicable, as determined by the and all related activities and logistics Regional Director. required for either or both, and any (t) Secretary means the Secretary of other type of geophysical exploration the Interior or his authorized rep- of the coastal plain which involves or resentative. is a component of an exploration pro- (u) Service means the U.S. Fish and gram for the coastal plain involving Wildlife Service. surface use of refuge lands and all re- (v) Solicitor means the Solicitor of lated activities and logistics required the Department of the Interior or his for such exploration. authorized representative. (j) Harass means to pursue, hunt, (w) Special use permit means a rev- take, capture, molest, collect, harm, ocable, nonpossessory privilege issued shoot or kill or attempt to engage in in writing by the Regional Director any of the preceding by either inten- tional or negligent act or omission. and authorizing the permittee to enter (k) Hazardous substances means petro- and use the refuge for a specified period leum, petroleum products, toxic mate- to conduct exploratory activities, and rials, chemical effluent, explosives, or other activities necessary thereto. other materials which are likely to (x) Support facilities means facilities cause significant adverse effects to the on or near the refuge used to provide refuge’s wildlife, its habitat, the envi- logistical support for the field explor- ronment, or humans. atory activities. (l) Permittee means the person author- (y) Third party means any person ized by a special use permit issued pur- other than a representative of the per- suant to this part to conduct explor- mittee or the United States govern- atory activities on the coastal plain; ment. any official, employee, contractor, sub- (z) Waste means all material for dis- contractor or agent of the permittee or card from exploratory activities. It in- of the permittee’s designee; and any cludes, but is not limited to, human participant to the permittee’s permit. waste, trash, garbage, refuse, fuel

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drums, shot wire, survey stakes, explo- obtaining a special use permit are pre- sives boxes, ashes, and functional and scribed in §§ 37.21 through 37.23. nonfunctional equipment. (b) Exploratory activities shall be (aa) Wildlife means fish or wildlife or conducted so that they do not: both. (1) Significantly adversely affect the refuge’s wildlife, its habitat, or the en- § 37.3 Other applicable laws. vironment; (a) Nothing in this part shall be con- (2) Unnecessarily duplicate explor- strued to relieve a permittee or any atory activities of the permittee or an- person from complying with any appli- other permittee; and cable federal laws or any applicable (3) Unreasonably or significantly state and local laws, the requirements interfere with another permittee’s ac- of which are not inconsistent with this tivities. part. (c) Reexamination of an area may be (b) Until the litigation between the permitted by the Regional Director if United States and the State of Alaska necessary to correct data deficiencies over title to the submerged lands of the or to refine or improve data or infor- coastal lagoons, ‘‘United States v. mation already gathered. Alaska’’, Sup. Ct., No. 84, Orig. (1979), is (d) Drilling of exploratory wells is resolved, the permittee shall satisfy prohibited. both federal and state requirements for § 37.12 Responsibilities of permittee. conducting oil and gas exploration in the coastal lagoons. In the event of an (a) The permittee shall comply and inconsistency between such require- shall be responsible for the compliance ments the permittee shall satisfy that of its officials, employees, contractors, requirement which provides the great- subcontractors and agents with the est environmental protection. regulations of this part, the terms and conditions of its special use permit, the § 37.4 Disclaimer and disqualification. provisions of its approved exploration plan and plan or operation, and all rea- (a) Authorization granted under this sonable stipulations, demands and or- part to conduct exploratory activities ders issued by the Regional Director. shall not confer a right to any discov- All actions by the permittee incon- ered oil, gas, or other mineral in any sistent with this part are prohibited. manner. (b) The permittee shall designate a (b) Any person who obtains access general representative who shall be the pursuant to § 37.54 to data and informa- person primarily accountable for man- tion obtained as a result of carrying aging the permittee’s authorized ac- out exploratory activities shall be dis- tivities, and a field representative who qualified from obtaining or partici- shall be the person primarily account- pating in any lease of the oil and gas to able for supervising the permittee’s which such data and information per- field operations, and their alternates. tain. Any person who obtains access to The Regional Director shall be in- data and information obtained as a re- formed of the names, addresses, and sult of carrying out exploratory activi- telephone numbers of the persons des- ties from any person other than the ignated pursuant to this paragraph and permittee who obtained such data and of the procedures for contacting them information shall be disqualified from on a 24-hour basis, including the radio obtaining or participating in any lease frequency for field operations, at the of the oil and gas to which such data time the permittee submits its first and information pertain. plan of operation pursuant to § 37.24. The permittee shall notify the Re- Subpart B—General Requirements gional Director promptly of any changes in such personnel or the proce- § 37.11 General standards for explor- dures for contacting them. atory activities. (c) Field operations shall be con- (a) No exploratory activities shall be ducted by the permittee or a designee conducted without a special use per- approved by the Regional Director. As- mit. Requirements and procedures for signment of a designee shall be in a

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manner and form acceptable to the Re- § 37.13 Group participation. gional Director. The Regional Director (a) To avoid unnecessary duplication shall approve or disapprove a permit- of exploratory activities, the permittee tee’s designee within 30 days following shall, if ordered by the Regional Direc- the receipt of such information as the tor, afford all interested persons, Regional Director may require from through a signed agreement, an oppor- the permittee and designee in order to tunity to participate in its exploratory reach his decision. Acceptance of a des- activities. Within 60 days following ignee to act for the permittee in mat- such order, the permittee shall provide ters relating to the conduct of explor- evidence satisfactory to the Regional atory activities does not relieve the Director of its compliance therewith. permittee of responsibility for compli- The permittee shall provide the Re- ance with applicable laws, its special gional Director with the names and ad- use permit, exploration plan, plan of dresses of all additional participants, operation, and all reasonable stipula- as they join. tions, demands and orders of the Re- (b) If, with the approval of the Re- gional Director, the permittee at any gional Director. The designee will be time changes any provisions of its ap- considered the agent of the permittee proved exploration plan relating to and will be responsible for complying areal extent, intensity of exploratory fully with the obligations of the per- activities, or logistical support, and mittee. The serving of stipulations, de- the Regional Director determines such mands, orders, and notices on the per- changes to be significant, the Regional mittee’s designee, when delivered per- Director may require the permittee to sonally or by radio or mail, will be afford all interested persons another deemed to be service upon the per- opportunity to participate in the permittee. The permittee shall notify the mitted exploratory activities in ac- Regional Director in writing when as- cordance with paragraph (a) of this sec- signment of a designee has been can- tion. celled. A designee cannot reassign its (c) The requirements of this section designation to another party. The per- do not preclude the permittee from ini- mittee or designee shall notify the Re- tiating field operations as authorized gional Director 10 working days in ad- under its special use permit. vance of its intention to commence (d) All participants shall be bound by the regulations of this part, the per- field operations for each season that it mittee’s special use permit, approved conducts exploratory activities. exploration plan and plan of operation (d) The permittee shall submit to the and any reasonable stipulations, de- Regional Director 30 days prior to the mands and orders issued by the Re- commencement of field operations for gional Director. each year covered by its exploration plan an updated list of the names and § 37.14 Bonding. addresses of all persons participating (a) Before the issuance of its special in the exploratory activities covered use permit, any applicant whose explo- thereby or sharing in the data and in- ration plan has been approved under formation resulting therefrom through § 37.22 shall furnish to the Service a a cost-sharing or any other arrange- surety bond of not less than $100,000, or ment. other security satisfactory to the Serv- (e) The permittee shall perform oper- ice, to secure performance of its explo- ations and maintain equipment in a ration plan and plan(s) of operation safe and workmanlike manner. The and compliance with the permit and permittee shall take all reasonable pre- this part. Such surety bond shall be cautions necessary to provide adequate issued by qualified surety companies protection for the health and safety of approved by the Department of the life and the protection of property and Treasury (see Department of the Treas- ury Circular No. 570). Such bond shall to comply with any health and safety be maintained by the permittee for the requirements prescribed by the Re- benefit of the Service until the Re- gional Director. gional Director notifies the permittee

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in writing that all terms and condi- gional Director, Region 7, U.S. Fish tions of its exploration plan, special and Wildlife Service, 1011 East Tudor use permit, plan of operation, and this Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. To be part have been met or otherwise con- considered, exploration plans covering sents to its cancellation or termi- the period from the inception of the nation. Any bond furnished or main- program through May 31, 1986, or any tained by a person under this section portions thereof, must be received by shall be on a form approved or pre- the Regional Director during normal scribed by the Regional Director. The business hours on May 20, 1983; explo- Regional Director may require an in- ration plans covering exploratory ac- crease in the amount of any bond or tivities other than seismic exploration other security to be furnished and any for the period from June 1, 1984, outstanding bond or security or require through May 31, 1986, or any portions a new bond or security whenever addi- thereof, must be received by the Re- tional coverage is needed to secure per- gional Director during normal business formance of its exploration plan and hours on April 2, 1984; and exploration plan(s) of operation and compliance plans covering, but not limited to, seis- with the permit and this part or is needed as a consequence of default. mic exploration for the period from Oc- (b) Whenever a permittee’s explo- tober 1, 1984, through May 31, 1986, or ration plan, plan of operation, or spe- any portions thereof, must be received cial use permit is revised or modified, by the Regional Director during nor- the permittee shall provide to the Re- mal business hours on June 4, 1984. gional Director within 30 days there- (c) In addition to containing the in- after an acknowledgement by the sur- formation required in paragraph (d) of ety that its bond continues to apply to this section, any exploration plan sub- the exploration plan, plan of operation mitted shall describe the applicant’s or special use permit, as revised or plan for carrying out an integrated modified, unless a waiver of notice to program of exploratory activities in the surety is contained in the bond or such a manner as will satisfy the objec- the surety is not otherwise released by tive and limitations stated in § 37.1. If the revision or modification, or unless an applicant submits an exploration the permittee provides to the Service plan on May 20, 1983 with the intention an increased or additional bond. of submitting another exploration plan (c) Recovery of the amount specified on March 1, 1984, the applicant shall de- in the permittee’s bond or other secu- scribe in its initial plan how its future rity shall not preclude the Department exploratory activities will be inte- from seeking specific performance by grated with those proposed under its the permittee of any obligations not initial plan. Any applicant submitting satisfied by enforcement of the bond or an exploration plan on May 20, 1983 security, or compensation for any dam- which incorporates preliminary field ages, losses or costs due to the permit- investigations and/or surface geologi- tee’s activities which exceed the cal exploration proposed to commence amount recovered, by pursuing the De- before August 1, 1983 may submit a partment’s legal remedies. written request to the Regional Direc- tor for an expedited review and ap- Subpart C—Exploration Plans proval of that portion of the exploration plan covering such preliminary § 37.21 Application requirements. investigations and/or exploration. Each (a) Prior to submitting an explo- exploration plan submitted must be ration plan, applicants may meet with published and be the subject of a public the Regional Director to discuss their hearing in accordance with require- proposed plans and exploratory activi- ments of § 37.22(b). ties and the requirements of this part. (d) An exploration plan shall set (b) Any person wanting to conduct forth in general terms such informa- exploratory activities may apply for a tion as is required by this part and by special use permit by submitting for the Regional Director in determining approval one or more written explo- whether the plan is consistent with ration plans, in triplicate, to the Re- this part, including, but not limited to:

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(1) The name and address of any per- (11) A general description of the an- son who will conduct the proposed ex- ticipated impacts that the proposed exploratory activities, i.e., the applicant/ ploratory activities may have on the permittee, and, if that person is an refuge’s wildlife, its habitat, the envi- agency, firm, corporation, organiza- ronment, subsistence uses and needs, tion, or association, the names and ad- and cultural resources, and a descrip- dresses of the responsible officials, or, tion of mitigating measures which will if a partnership, the names and ad- be implemented to minimize or avoid dresses of all partners; such impacts; (2) The names and addresses of all (12) A description of the proposed persons planning at the time of plan procedures for monitoring the environ- submittal to participate in the pro- mental impacts of its operation and its posed exploratory activities or share in compliance with all regulatory and the data and information resulting permit requirements; therefrom through a cost-sharing or (13) A statement that, if authorized any other arrangement; to conduct exploratory activities, the (3) Evidence of the applicant’s tech- applicant shall comply with this part, nical and financial ability to conduct its special use permit, its approved ex- integrated and well designed explor- ploration plan, plan of operation, and atory activities in an arctic or sub- all reasonable stipulations, demands arctic environment and of the appli- and orders issued by the Regional Di- cant’s responsibility in complying with rector; any exploration permits previously (14) A description of the applicant’s held by it; proposed data quality assurance and (4) A map at a scale of 1:250,000 of the control program; and geographic areas in which exploratory (15) Such other pertinent information activities are proposed and of the ap- as the Regional Director may reason- proximate locations of the applicant’s ably require. proposed geophysical survey lines, [48 FR 16858, Apr. 19, 1983, as amended at 49 travel routes to and within the refuge, FR 7570, Mar. 1, 1984] fuel caches, and major support facilities; § 37.22 Approval of exploration plan. (5) A general description of the type (a) An exploration plan shall be ap- of exploratory activities planned, in- proved by the Regional Director if he cluding alternate exploratory methods determines that it satisfies the require- and techniques if proposed, and the ments of § 37.21 (c) and (d) and is other- manner and sequence in which such ac- wise consistent with the Act and the tivities will be conducted; regulations of this part. In order to (6) A description of how various ex- meet the objective and limitations ploratory methods and techniques will stated in § 37.1, enforce the standards be utilized in an integrated fashion to stated in § 37.11(b), or minimize adverse avoid unnecessary duplication of the impacts on subsistence uses, the Re- applicant’s own work; gional Director may approve or dis- (7) A schedule for the exploratory ac- approve any exploration plan in whole tivities proposed, including the approx- or in part or may require, as a condi- imate dates on which the various types tion of approval, an applicant to con- of exploratory activities are proposed duct its exploratory activities in an as- to be commenced and completed; signed area or jointly with other appli- (8) A description of the applicant’s cants or to make such modification in proposed communication technniques; its exploration plan as he considers (9) A description of the equipment, necessary and appropriate to make it support facilities, methods of access consistent with this part. No plan shall and personnel that will be used in car- be approved if the applicant submitting rying out exploratory activities; it does not demonstrate to the reason- (10) A hazardous substances control able satisfaction of the Regional Direc- and contingency plan describing ac- tor its adequate technical and financial tions to be taken to use, store, control, ability to conduct integrated and well clean up, and dispose of these materials designed exploratory activities in an in the event of a spill or accident; arctic or subarctic environment, and a

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history of responsible compliance with affirm, reverse, or modify the Regional any exploration permits that it or its Director’s determination. Written no- responsible officials or partners may tice of the Director’s decision and the have previously held. reasons therefor shall be provided (b) Upon receipt of an exploration promptly to the applicant. The Direc- plan submitted in accordance with tor’s decision shall constitute the final § 37.21(b), the Regional Director shall administrative decision of the Sec- promptly publish notice of the applica- retary in the matter. Nothing in this tion and text of the plan in the FED- part shall be construed to deprive the ERAL REGISTER and newspapers of gen- Secretary or the Assistant Secretary eral circulation in the State of Alaska. for Fish and Wildlife and Parks of the The Regional Director shall determine authority to take jurisdiction at any within 90 days after the plan is sub- stage of any appeal or request for re- mitted whether the plan is consistent consideration and render the final deci- with this part. The Regional Director sion in the matter after holding any in- may extend this 90-day period for up to formal hearing that may be required, 30 additional days upon written notice to review any decision of the Regional to the applicant. Before making his de- Director or Director, or to direct the termination, the Regional Director Regional Director or Director to recon- shall hold at least one public hearing sider a decision. in the State for the purpose of receiv- (d) The Regional Director, as a condi- ing public comments on the plan and tion of approval of any exploration may confer with the applicant when- plan under this section, shall: ever he deems it necessary. The Re- (1) Require that all data and informa- gional Director shall give the applicant tion (including processed, analyzed and written notice of his determination. (c) Whenever the Regional Director interpreted information) obtained as a disapproves an exploration plan in result of carrying out the plan shall be whole or in part, he shall notify the ap- submitted to the Regional Director, as plicant in writing of the reasons for his provided in § 37.53; disapproval. The applicant may request (2) Make such data and information the Director to consider that which available to the public, except that any was disapproved by the Regional Direc- processed, analyzed and interpreted tor by filing a written request with the data or information shall be held con- Director, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv- fidential by the Department for a pe- ice, Department of the Interior, Wash- riod of not less than 10 years following ington, DC 20240, within 30 days from the submission of such data or infor- the date of disapproval. Such a request mation to the Regional Director or 2 shall not operate to stay the Regional years following any lease sale includ- Director’s disapproval. The request ing the area within the refuge from shall: which the information was obtained, (1) State fully the basis for the appli- whichever period is longer, as provided cant’s disagreement with the Regional in § 37.54; and Director’s determination; (3) Require that all raw data and in- (2) Include any statement or docu- formation obtained as a result of car- mentation, in addition to that already rying out the plan shall be made avail- submitted by the applicant with its ap- able by the permittee to any person at plication, which demonstrates that the fair cost. applicant’s exploration plan is con- (e) In the course of evaluating an ex- sistent with this part; and ploration plan, the Regional Director (3) Indicate whether or not the appli- shall also evaluate the effect of the cant requests an informal hearing be- proposed exploratory activities on sub- fore the Director. sistence uses and needs, the avail- The Director shall provide an informal ability for exploration of alternate hearing if requested by the applicant. areas within the coastal plain, and al- Within 30 days of the receipt of the ap- ternatives to the proposed activities plicant’s request for reconsideration or which would reduce or eliminate the of the applicant’s hearing, if any, use of areas within the coastal plain whichever is later, the Director shall needed for subsistence purposes. If the

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Regional Director finds that the explo- covered by the plan of operation. Each ration plan, if approved, would signifi- plan of operation shall be submitted to cantly restrict subsistence uses, he the Regional Director at least 30 days shall satisfy the requirement to hold a before field operations are to be com- hearing on this isssue by incorporating menced thereunder, except that any it in any hearing held pursuant to plan of operation supplementing a por- paragraph (b) of this section and shall tion of an exploration plan that re- otherwise satisfy the procedural received expedited review and approval quirements of section 810(a) of the pursuant to § 37.21(c) shall be submitted Alaska National Interest Lands Con- 10 days before field operations are to be servation Act, 94 Stat. 2427, 16 U.S.C. commenced thereunder. A plan of oper- 3120, before approving the plan. ation shall set forth such specific information as is required by the Regional § 37.23 Special use permit. Director in determining whether the (a) Within 45 days, or sooner if prac- plan is consistent with the exploration ticable, of approving an exploration plan to which it pertains and with this plan, or portion thereof, the Regional part. The permittee shall make such Director shall, unless prohibited by modifications in its plan of operation law, issue a special use permit to au- as are deemed at any time by the Re- thorize the permittee to proceed with gional Director to be necessary and ap- those exploratory activities described propriate to ensure such consistency. and approved in its exploration plan, or Reconsideration of the Regional Direc- portion thereof, provided that the re- tor’s actions under this section may be quirements of § 37.14(a) have been satis- obtained by employing the procedures fied. The special use permit may con- described in § 37.22(c). tain such terms and conditions and may be amended from time to time as § 37.25 Revision. the Regional Director deems necessary (a) A permittee may request the Re- and appropriate to carry out the Act gional Director for permission to revise and this part. its approved exploration plan. Until (b) Before issuing a special use per- the Regional Director grants the permit to authorize exploration of lands mittee’s request, no revision of its ex- within the coastal plain allotted pursu- ploration plan shall be implemented. ant to the Act of May 17, 1906, 34 Stat. Such request shall be deemed to be 197, as amended by the Act of August 2, granted on the 10th working day fol- 1956, 70 Stat. 954, or on lands within the lowing its receipt unless the Regional coastal plain the surface estate in Director denies the request; advises the which has been selected by or conveyed permittee that the proposed revision is to the Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation major and, therefore, must satisfy the pursuant to Sections 12 and 14 of the publication and hearing requirements Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, of § 37.22(b) before it can be acted upon; 85 Stat. 701 and 702, 43 U.S.C. 1611 and by timely written notice extends the 1613, the Regional Director shall seek period for considering the request; con- the views of the holder of such ap- ditionally approves the proposed revi- proved native allotment or the Cor- sion with such modifications as he stip- poration for the purpose of developing ulates are necessary and appropriate; permit conditions designed to mitigate or, unconditionally approves the pro- the effects of such exploration on its posed revision within a shorter period. interests. No revision of an exploration plan shall be approved that is inconsistent with § 37.24 Plan of operation. the Act or this part. Approval of any Each approved exploration plan shall revision is subject to the conditions be supplemented by a written plan of stated in § 37.22(d) to the extent that operation for each fiscal year, or por- they are pertinent. tions thereof, covered by the explo- (b) Upon 10 working days advance no- ration plan. Each plan of operation tice to the Regional Director of its pro- shall specify the field operations for posed revision, or within such lesser implementing that exploration plan period as may be concurred in by the during the year, or portions thereof, Regional Director, a permittee may

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implement a revision of its plan of op- (b) Terrestrial environment. (1) Vehi- eration, provided that such revision is cles shall be operated in a manner such consistent with the exploration plan to that the vegetative mat or soil is not which the plan of operation pertains significantly damaged or displaced. and this part. The Regional Director Blading of snow on trails or campsites may require the permittee to defer, shall be limited so as to maintain an modify, or rescind such revision when- adequate protective cover. ever he determines that such action is (2) Ground vehicles shall be of the necessary and appropriate to ensure type causing the least practicable such consistency. harm to the surface, such as Nodwell (c) Reconsideration of the Regional FN–110 or FN–60 or Bombardier track Director’s actions under this section vehicles, mobile camps on flexible may be obtained by employing the pro- tracks or skids, vibrator units on flexi- cedures described in § 37.22(c). A request ble tracks or wheels, D–7 Caterpillar for reconsideration shall not operate to tractors, or their equivalent. They stay the Regional Director’s actions shall be operated only in the winter unless such stay is granted in writing and where there is adequate protective by the Director. cover. Vehicle operation shall cease in the spring when the Regional Director Subpart D—Environmental determines that the protective cover is Protection no longer adequate. Operation of ground vehicles in the summer is pro- § 37.31 Environmental protection. hibited. (a) The permittee shall conduct oper- (3) Movement of equipment through ations in a manner which avoids sig- riparian willow stands shall be avoided, nificant adverse effects on the refuge’s except when approved by the Regional wildlife, its habitat, and environment. Director. The Regional Director may impose (4) Above ground explosive charges stipulations to supplement the permit- shall be utilized in a manner to mini- tee’s special use permit and issue other mize damage to the vegetative mat. orders as needed to ensure that the per- (5) Campsites may be located on mittee’s activities are conducted in a lakes which are frozen throughout, in- manner consistent with this part. If, cluding bottom sediments, on durable after 30 days, or in emergencies such ground, and on lagoons which are fro- shorter periods as shall not be unrea- zen to sufficient depth to ensure safety sonable, following a demand by the Re- of personnel, but shall not be located gional Director, the permittee shall on river ice. Durable ground can in- fail or refuse to perform any action re- clude gravel or sand bars or vegetated quired by this part, its exploration ground with adequate protective cover. plan, plan of operation, special use per- (6) Campsites and trails shall be kept mit, or a stipulation or order of the clean of waste. Refuge Manager, the department shall (7) Gray water may be discharged to have the right, but not the obligation, the surface provided it is filtered, dis- to perform any or all such actions at infected, and not discharged directly the sole expense of the permittee. Prior into lakes and rivers. to making such demand, the Regional (8) The permittee shall take all pre- Director shall confer with the per- cautionary measures necessary to pre- mittee, if practicable to do so, regard- vent and suppress man-caused tundra ing the required action or actions in- fires and shall notify the Regional Di- cluded in the demand. Reconsideration rector of the occurrence of any tundra of the Regional Director’s demands fires immediately or as soon as com- under this section may be obtained by munication can be established. employing the procedures described in (9) Rehabilitation of disturbed sur- § 37.22(c). A request for reconsideration face areas shall be accomplished by the shall not operate to stay the Regional permittee in accordance with schedules Director’s demands or the Depart- and a plan required and approved by ment’s performance pursuant to this the Regional Director. Revegetation section unless such stay is granted in shall be accomplished exclusively with writing by the Director. endemic species.

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(10) The permittee shall not harass 5 pound charge—125 feet wildlife in any manner, including, but 10 pound charge—150 feet not limited to, close approach by sur- 25 pound charge—250 feet face vehicles or aircraft. Aircraft 100 pound charge—500 feet should maintain an altitude of at least Use of a charge in excess of 100 pounds 1500 feet above ground level whenever shall be approved by the Regional Di- practicable. rector and shall be in a manner pre- (11) No explosives shall be detonated scribed or approved by him. within 1⁄2 miles of any known denning (4) All operations shall be conducted brown or polar bear or any muskoxen in a manner that will not impede the or caribou herd. passage of fish, disrupt fish spawning, (12) The permittee shall operate in overwintering or nursery areas identi- such a manner as not to impede or re- fied by the Regional Director or block strict the free passage and movement or change the character or course of, or of large mammals, including caribou, cause significant siltation or pollution muskoxen, moose, polar bear, and of any stream, river, pond, pothole, brown bear. lake, lagoon, or drainage system. (13) Feeding of wildlife is prohibited. (5) Ground vehicles shall not cross This includes the leaving of garbage or active spring areas. edibles in a place which would attract (d) Cultural resources. (1) Prior to im- wildlife. Garbage shall be kept in cov- plementing any plan of operation, the ered animal-proof containers while permittee shall obtain from the Re- awaiting incineration. gional Director copies of the cultural (14) Hunting, fishing, and trapping by resource reconnaissance reports, maps the permittee within the refuge are and other available documents which prohibited during the conduct of ex- identify all known cultural resource ploratory activities. Employing fire- sites and areas of predicted high prob- arms in defense of life and property is ability of containing cultural re- allowed. sources. The Regional Director may (c) Aquatic environment. (1) The per- reasonably restrict or prohibit explor- mittee shall not significantly alter the atory activities in these areas and, in banks of streams, rivers, or lakes while accordance with 36 CFR part 800, there- conducting exploratory activities. by mitigate, minimize or avoid any ad- Crossings of stream, river, or lake verse effects thereon. banks shall utilize a low angle ap- (2) Unless otherwise specified by the proach or, if appropriate, snow bridges. Regional Director, the following prohi- If snow bridges are utilized for bank bitions shall be in effect: protection they shall be free of dirt and (i) No vehicle of any type shall pass debris and shall be removed after use over or through a known cultural re- or prior to breakup each year, which- source site with standing structures; ever occurs first. and (2) No water shall be removed from (ii) No seismic train shall camp on a any subsurface source. Removal of known cultural resource site. water or snow cover from or compac- (3) If any exploratory activities re- tion of snow cover on streams, rivers or quire entry into areas known to con- lakes identified by the Regional Direc- tain historic or archeological re- tor as inhabited by fish shall be prohib- sources, high probability areas, or ited during the winter. areas previously unsurveyed for cul- (3) To protect fish and other aquatic tural resources, prior to the initiation fauna, high explosives shall not be det- of such activities, the permittee shall, onated within, beneath, on or in close if ordered by the Regional Director, lo- proximity to fish-bearing waters unless cate, identify and evaluate properties prior drilling indicates that the water eligible for listing on the National Reg- body, including its substrate, is solidly ister of Historic Places, recover for the frozen. The minimum acceptable offset Department historic and archeological from fishing-bearing waters for various data contained in such properties, and size charges is: take other measures, as directed by the 1 pound charge—50 feet Regional Director, designed to miti- 2 pound charge—75 feet gate, minimize or avoid to the extent

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practicable any significant adverse ef- (5) No fuel storage facilities shall be fects on them. Such efforts shall be placed within the annual floodplain of done in a manner prescribed or ap- fish-bearing watercourses or within 100 proved by the Regional Director in ac- feet of any other water body, and no cordance with a programmatic memo- vehicle refueling shall occur within randum of agreement among the Serv- such areas except when approved by ice, the State Historic Preservation Of- the Regional Director. All fuel storage ficer and the Advisory Council on His- sites shall be approved by the Regional toric Preservation, and without ex- Director. Fuel containers shall be prop- pense or liability to the Department. erly stored and marked with the per- (e) General. (1) All spills or leakages mittee’s name, type of fuel, and last of any hazardous substances, fires, fa- date of filling. All fuel containers with talities, and any other conditions a storage capacity greater than 55 gal- which threaten the refuge’s resources, lons shall be of double-wall construc- the environment, or human safety, tion. All fuels containers, including shall be reported by the permittee to those emptied, shall be capped when the Regional Director immediately or not in actual use. All fuel containers as soon as communication can be es- placed within the annual floodplain of tablished. Other notifications shall be fish-bearing watercourses shall be re- made by the permittee as required by moved prior to breakup. applicable laws. (6) The permittee shall not disturb or (2) All combustible solid waste shall damage any geodetic land survey be incinerated or returned to the per- monuments. If any monument is dis- mittee’s base of operations for disposal turbed or damaged, the permittee shall in accordance with applicable federal, reestablish it in a manner acceptable state and local standards. All non-com- to the Regional Director. bustible solid waste, including, but not (7) The timing and location of the limited to, fuel drums and shot wire, detonation of explosives shall be ap- shall be returned to the permittee’s proved in advance by the Regional Di- base of operations for disposal in ac- rector. cordance with applicable federal, state (8) No permanent structures or facili- and local standards. ties will be erected within the coastal (3) No discharge of petroleum, petro- plain. The type and location of tem- leum products, or toxic materials shall porary structures and facilities includ- be made within the refuge. All hazing, but not limited to, ice airstrips, ardous subtances utilized and/or gen- for use in support of exploratory activi- erated in conducting exploratory ac- ties must be approved by the Regional tivities shall be contained, controlled, Director. and cleaned up in accordance with the permittee’s approved hazardous sub- § 37.32 Special areas. stances control and contingency plan. (a) Caribou calving and post-calving Such measures shall take precedence special areas. The Regional Director over all other matters except human shall designate within the coastal plain safety. specific caribou calving and post- (4) Unless exigencies warrant, in any calving special areas which shall be field operations employing surface geo- closed to all exploratory activities for logical exploration, the equipment, fa- such periods between May 10 and July cilities, and personnel used within the 15 of each year as those areas are deter- coastal plain shall not exceed that nec- mined by the Regional Director to be essary to support a maximum of 6 si- used for caribou calving and post- multaneously operating surface geo- calving or both so as to ensure that ex- logical survey crews, and in any field ploratory activities do not signifi- operations employing seismic explo- cantly adversely affect calving and ration methods, the equipment, facili- post-calving caribou. No exploratory ties, and personnel used within the activities shall be conducted in such coastal plain shall not exceed that nec- designated areas during such periods. essary to support a maximum of 6 si- (b) Muskoxen calving special areas. multaneously operating seismic survey Whenever he deems it necessary or ap- crews. propriate to ensure that exploratory

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activities do not significantly ad- north by the mainland coastline, on versely affect calving muskoxen, the the west by the Hulahula River, and on Regional Director shall designate with- the south by the southern boundary of in the following areas specific areas the coastal plain, specific snow goose which shall be closed to all exploratory staging special areas which shall be activities for such periods between closed to all exploratory activities dur- April 15 and June 5 of each year as ing such periods between August 20 and those areas are determined by the Re- September 10 of each year as those gional Director to be used for areas are determined by the Regional muskoxen calving. No exploratory ac- Director to be used for snow goose tivities shall be conducted in such des- staging. No exploratory activities shall ignated areas during such periods. be conducted in such designated areas (1) One generally encompassing the during such periods. Tamayariak uplands bordered on the (e) In addition, the Regional Director east by the Tamayariak River, on the may designate specific areas within the northwest by the Canning River, on the coastal plain that are important for east by a north-south line intersecting other wildlife or that encompass lands the benchmark ‘‘Can’’, and on the the surface estate in which is owned by south by an east-west line also inter- holders of approved native allotments secting the benchmark ‘‘Can’’. or the Kaktovik Inupiat Corporation as (2) One generally encompassing the special areas in which exploratory ac- Carter Creek uplands, bordered on the tivities may be prohibited, conditioned east by the Sadlerochit River, on the or otherwise restricted in such manner north by the mainland coastline, on and for such period as prescribed by the the west by Carter Creek, and on the Regional Director to avoid significant south by an east-west line approxi- adverse effects from exploratory activi- mately six miles inland from the coast- ties. line. (f) The Regional Director shall notify (3) One generally encompassing the the permittee of the locations of des- Niguanak hills, bordered on the east by ignated special areas and of the appli- the Angun River, on the north by the cable limitations on its exploratory ac- mainland coastline, on the west by a tivities as far in advance of the effec- line parallel to and two miles west of tive dates of such limitations as is pos- the Niguanak River, crossing portions sible. The Regional Director may mod- of the Okerokovik River, and extending ify or remove such designations and south to the southern boundary of the limitations whenever he determines coastal plain, and on the south by the that they are no longer necessary to southern boundary of the coastal plain. protect the resources or values of such (c) Brown bear and polar bear denning special areas from significant adverse special areas. Whenever he deems it nec- effects. essary or appropriate to ensure that (g) No exploratory activities shall be exploratory activities do not signifi- conducted by any permittee at any cantly adversely affect denning bears, time within 1⁄2 mile of the source of the the Regional Director shall designate Sadleochit Spring or within 1⁄4 mile on within the coastal plain brown bear either side of Sadlerochit Spring Creek and polar bear denning sites within 1⁄2 for a distance of 5 miles downstream mile of which all exploratory activities from its source. shall be prohibited for such periods between October 1 of one year and April § 37.33 Environmental briefing. 30 of the following year as are pre- The permittee shall provide opportu- scribed by the Regional Director. nities for the Regional Director to con- (d) Snow goose staging special areas. duct environmental and other perti- Whenever he deems it necessary or ap- nent briefings for all of its personnel propriate to ensure that exploratory involved in field operations prior to activities do not significantly ad- commencement of field work and peri- versely affect staging snow geese, the odically thereafter as the Regional Di- Regional Director shall designate with- rector may determine. The permittee in the general area bordered on the shall require the attendance of its per- east by the Aichilik River, on the sonnel and arrange the time and place

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for such briefings upon the request of part. Whenever possible, the Regional the Regional Director. In addition, the Director shall give advance notice of permittee shall provide a copy of this the need for such services and facili- part to each employee involved with its ties, including the names of persons to exploratory activities. be accommodated. Subpart E—General Administration § 37.43 Suspension and modification. If at any time while exploratory ac- § 37.41 Responsibilities of the Regional Director. tivities are being carried out under an approved exploration plan and special The Regional Director is authorized use permit, the Regional Director, on to approve and disapprove exploration the basis of information available to plans; issue special use permits; inspect him, determines that continuation of and regulate exploratory activities; require compliance with the permittee’s further activities under the plan or approved exploration plan, plan of op- permit will significantly adversely af- eration, this part, and other statutes fect the refuge’s wildlife, its habitat, or and regulations under which the refuge the environment, or significantly re- is administered; and perform all other strict subsistence uses, or that the per- duties assigned to the Regional Direc- mittee has failed to comply with its ap- tor by this part. The Regional Director proved exploration plan, plan of oper- may issue written or oral stipulations, ation, special use permit, any reason- demands and orders to carry out his re- able stipulation, demand or order of sponsibilities, and amend and termi- the Regional Director, or any regula- nate them as he deems appropriate. tion of this part, the Regional Director Any oral stipulation, demand or order may, without any expense or liability shall be confirmed in writing within 3 to the Department, suspend activities working days from its issuance. under the plan and/or permit for such time, or make such modifications to § 37.42 Inspection and monitoring. the plan and/or permit, or both suspend The Regional Director may designate and so modify, as he determines nec- field representatives, hereinafter essary and appropriate. Such suspen- known as Field Monitors, to monitor sions shall state the reasons therefore the exploratory activities in the field. and be effective immediately upon re- A Field Monitor may exercise such au- ceipt of the notice. Suspensions issued thority of the Regional Director as is orally shall be followed by a written provided by delegation, except that a notice confirming the action within 3 Field Monitor may not revoke a per- days, and all written notices will be mittee’s special use permit, and pro- sent by messenger or registered mail, vided that any order issued by a Field return receipt requested. A suspension Monitor which suspends all of a per- shall remain in effect until the basis mittee’s field activities shall, except in for the suspension has been corrected emergencies, require the concurrence of the Regional Director. The Regional to the satisfaction of the Regional Di- Director shall have a continuing right rector. For good cause, the Regional of access to any part of the exploratory Director may also grant at the permit- activities at any time for inspection or tee’s request, a written waiver of any monitoring and for any other purpose provision of its special use permit, so that is consistent with this part. A per- long as such waiver will not be likely mittee, upon request by the Regional to result in significant adverse effects Director, shall furnish lodging, food, on the refuge’s resources. Reconsider- and reasonable use of its communica- ation of the Regional Director’s action and surface and air transportation tions under this section may be ob- systems, to the Field Monitors and tained by employing the procedures de- other representatives of the United scribed in § 37.22(c). A request for recon- States for the purposes of inspecting sideration shall not operate to stay the and monitoring the permittee’s explo- Regional Director’s actions unless such ration activities in the field and for stay is granted in writing by the Direc- any other purpose consistent with this tor.

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§ 37.44 Revocation and relinquish- All contractors and subcontractors ment. used by the Survey to conduct explor- For nonuse, for failure to comply atory activities shall be subject to all with § 37.14, or for any action of the of the regulations of this part except- permittee not consistent with this ing §§ 37.13 and 37.46 and the provisions part, the Regional Director may revoke of §§ 37.22(d)(2), 37.53(e), and 37.54 on or a permittee may relinquish a special processed, analyzed and interpreted use permit to conduct exploratory ac- data or information. tivities at any time by sending to the other a written notice of revocation or § 37.46 Cost reimbursement. relinquishment. Such notice shall state (a) Each applicant for or holder of a the reasons for the revocation or relin- special use permit issued under this quishment and shall be sent by reg- part shall reimburse the Department istered mail, return receipt requested, for its actual costs incurred, including, at least 30 days in advance of the date but not limited to, its direct costs and that the revocation or relinquishment indirect costs as established by the in- will be effective. Revocation or relin- direct cost rate of the charging bureau quishment of a permit to conduct ex- or office, in publishing, reviewing ploratory activities shall not relieve (which includes, but is not limited to, the permittee of the obligation to com- conducting any public hearings there- ply with all other obligations specified on), modifying, and approving or dis- in this part and in its special use per- approving the applicant’s or permit- mit, approved exploration plan and tee’s exploration plan(s); reviewing evi- plan of operation. Reconsideration of dence of the permittee’s compliance the Regional Director’s actions under with any order given by the Regional this section may be obtained by em- Director under § 37.13; preparing and ploying the procedures described in issuing the permittee’s special use per- § 37.22(c). A request for reconsideration mit; reviewing and acting on the per- shall not operate to stay the Regional mittee’s plan(s) of operation; inspect- Director actions unless such stay is ing, monitoring, and enforcing the per- granted in writing by the Director. mittee’s compliance with its approved exploration plan(s), plan(s) or oper- § 37.45 Exploration by the U.S. Geo- ation, special use permit and this part; logical Survey. performing the permittee’s obligations Notwithstanding the requirement pursuant to § 37.31(a); and identifying, found in § 37.21(b) on when exploration evaluating and preserving historic, ar- plans shall be submitted, the U.S. Geo- cheological and cultural resources in logical Survey may at any time apply areas to be explored by the permittee; for a special use permit to conduct ex- as further delineated by the Regional ploratory activities by submitting for Director. approval one or more exploration plans (b) Each applicant shall submit with in accordance with the requirements of each exploration plan submitted a pay- this part and the Act. No plan sub- ment, the amount of which shall be an mitted by the Survey will be approved estimate made by the Regional Direc- unless (1) no other person has sub- tor of the costs which will be incurred mitted a plan for the area involved by the Department in publishing, re- which satisfies the regulations of this viewing, modifying and approving or part and (2) the information which disapproving the applicant’s explo- would be obtained from the Survey is ration plan. needed to make an adequate report to (1) If the applicant’s plan is dis- Congress pursuant to the Act. Sections approved or if the applicant withdraws 37.13, 37.14, 37.22(d)(3), 37.46, 37.47, and its application before a decision is 37.54(d) and the provisions of reached on its plan, the applicant shall §§ 37.22(d)(2), 37.53(e), and 37.54 on proc- be responsible for such costs incurred essed, analyzed and interpreted data or by the Department in processing the information shall not apply to the Sur- applicant’s application up to the date vey. If authorized to conduct explor- on which the plan is disapproved or the atory activities, the Survey shall com- Regional Director receives written no- ply with this part in all other respects. tice of the applicant’s withdrawal, and

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for costs subsequently incurred by the in reviewing and acting on permittee’s Department in terminating the appli- plan(s) of operation; reviewing evi- cation review process. If the costs actu- dence of the permittee’s compliance ally incurred exceed the estimate paid with any order given by the Regional at the time of application, reimburse- Director under § 37.13; preparing and ment by the applicant of such addi- issuing the permittee’s special use per- tional costs shall be due within 30 days mit; inspecting, monitoring, and en- of receiving notice from the Regional forcing the permittee’s compliance Director of the additional amount due. with its approved exploration plan, If the actual costs incurred are less plan(s) of operation, special use permit than the estimate paid by the appli- and this part; performing the permit- cant, the excess shall be refunded to tee’s obligations pursuant to § 37.31(a); the applicant. and identifying, evaluating and pre- (2) If the applicant’s plan is approved, serving historic, archeological and cul- the applicant shall pay an estimate tural resources in areas to be explored made by the Regional Director of the by the permittee. Each quarterly pay- costs which will be incurred by the De- ment will be paid at the outset of the partment in preparing and issuing to quarter and will cover the estimated the applicant a special use permit. The cost of that quarter as adjusted by the first quarterly payment made by the Regional Director by reason of any ad- applicant pursuant to paragraph (c) of justment warranted by paragraph (b) of this section will be adjusted upward or this section or by overpayments or un- downward, as warranted, to accurately derpayments in previous quarters for reflect the actual costs incurred by the which adjustment has not already been Department in processing the permit. made. Upon termination of the permit- If an applicant withdraws after its plan tee’s special use permit, reimburse- is approved, but before its special use ment or refundment of any outstanding permit is issued, the applicant shall be amounts due the Department or the responsible for such costs incurred by permittee shall be made within 180 the Department in preparing the appli- days. cant’s permit up to the date on which (d) Estimates required by this section the Regional Director receives written shall be made by the Regional Director notice of the applicant’s withdrawal on the basis of the best available cost and for costs subsequently incurred by information. However, reimbursement the Department in terminating permit shall not be limited to the Regional Di- preparation and issuance. rector’s estimate if actual costs exceed (3) When two or more applications projected estimates. are filed which the Regional Director determines to be in competition with (e) All payments required by this sec- each other, each applicant shall reim- tion shall be made payable to the Serv- burse the Department for such actual ice. No applicant or permittee shall set costs incurred in processing its explo- off or otherwise deduct any debt due to ration plan and special use permit, if or any sum claimed to be owed to it by issued, except that those costs which the United States from any payment are not readily identifiable with one of required by this section. Overpayments the applicants, shall be paid by each of shall be credited or refunded to the per- the applicants in equal shares. son making them. (c) Upon issuance of a special use per- (f) When through partnership, joint mit, the permittee shall make an ini- venture or other business arrangement tial advance payment covering that more than one person applies for or current fiscal year quarter and quar- participates in a special use permit, terly payments thereafter to cover the each shall be jointly and severally lia- actual costs incurred by the Depart- ble for reimbursing the Department’s ment in administering the permittee’s cost under this section. permit for its duration. Such costs (g) Any lodging, food, communica- shall include, but are not limited to, tion, and transportation provided by a those direct costs and indirect costs, as permittee under § 37.42 shall be deemed established by the indirect costs rate of to be costs paid to the Department in the charging bureau or office, incurred kind for services rendered in inspecting

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and monitoring the permittee’s explor- sponse must be received by the Solic- atory activities. At the end of each itor on or before the 45th day during quarter, the permittee shall furnish the normal business hours at the address Regional Director with a report, in a stated in the notice. format approved or prescribed by him, (3) Any notice of violation may be on the goods and services provided dur- amended, but any nontechnical amending that quarter, and the names of the ment will extend the running of the re- individuals to whom they were pro- spondent’s 45 day period for response vided. from the date of the notice to the date (h) Any dispute between an applicant of the amendment. or permittee and the Regional Director (4) Acceptance of the proposed pen- as to costs actually incurred by the De- alty or the compromise, if any, stated partment and charged to the applicant in the notice of violation shall be or permittee shall be finally decided deemed to be a waiver of the notice of for the Secretary by the Director, assessment required in paragraph (d) of using the procedures described in this section and of the respondent’s § 37.22(c). right to an opportunity for a hearing described in paragraph (e) of this sec- § 37.47 Civil penalties. tion. (a) This section prescribes the proce- (c) Petition for relief. If the respondent dures for assessing a civil penalty for chooses, he may ask that no penalty be the violation of any provision of an ap- assessed or that the amount be reduced proved exploration plan, any term or and he may admit or contest the legal condition of the special use permit sufficiency of the Solicitor’s charges issued under § 37.23, or any prohibition and allegations of facts, by filing a pe- contained in this part. The civil pen- tition for relief at the address specified alty remedy afforded by this section is in the notice within 45 calendar days in addition to all other remedies avail- from the date thereof. Such petition able to the Secretary. must be received by the Solicitor on or (b) Notice of violation. (1) The notice before the 45th day during normal busi- of violation shall be issued by the So- ness hours. The petition shall be in licitor and served personally or by reg- writing and signed by the respondent. istered mail upon the person named in If the respondent is a corporation, the notice (hereinafter the respondent) partnership, association or agency, the or his authorized representative. The petition must be signed by an officer or notice shall contain: official authorized to sign such docu- (i) A summary of the facts believed ment. It must set forth in full the legal to show a violation by the respondent; or other reasons for the relief re- (ii) A specific reference to the provi- quested. sion, term, condition or prohibition al- (d) Notice of assessment. (1) After 45 legedly violated; and calendar days from the date of the no- (iii) The amount of the penalty pro- tice of violation or any amendment posed to be assessed. The notice may thereof, the Solicitor may proceed to also contain an initial proposal for determine whether the respondent compromise or settlement of the ac- committed the violation alleged and to tion. determine the amount of civil penalty (2) The notice of violation shall also to be assessed, taking into consider- advise respondent of his right to: ation the information available and (i) Respond to the notice within 45 such showing as may have been made calendar days from the date of its by the respondent. The Solicitor shall issuance by: (A) Undertaking informal notify the respondent of his determina- discussions with the Solicitor; (B) Ac- tions by a written notice of assess- cepting the proposed penalty or the ment, which shall also set forth the compromise, if any, offered in the no- basis for his determinations. The notice; or (C) Filing a petition for relief tice of assessment shall be served on in accordance with paragraph (c) of the respondent personally or by reg- this section; or istered mail. (ii) Take no action and await the So- (2) The notice of assessment shall licitor’s notice of assessment. Such re- also advise the respondent of his right

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to request a hearing on the matter in sessment. Upon notice of the assign- accordance with paragraph (e) of this ment of an administrative law judge to section. the case, the Solicitor shall file all cor- (e) Request for a hearing. Within 45 respondence and petitions exchanged calendar days from the date of the between the Solicitor and the respond- issuance of the notice of assessment, ent which shall become a part of the the respondent may request a hearing hearing record. to be conducted on the matter in ac- (2) The hearing shall be conducted in cordance with 5 U.S.C. 554 through 557 accordance with 5 U.S.C. 554 through by filing a dated, written request for 557 and with 43 CFR part 4 to the ex- hearing with the Hearings Division, Of- tent that it is not inconsistent with fice of Hearings and Appeals, Depart- this part. Subject to 43 CFR 1.3, the re- ment of the Interior, 801 North Quincy spondent may appear in person, by rep- Street, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Such resentative, or by counsel. The hearing request must be received at this ad- shall be held in a location established dress on or before the 45th day during by the administrative law judge, giving normal business hours. The respondent due regard to the convenience of the shall state the respondent’s preference parties, their representatives and wit- as to the place and date for a hearing. nesses. Failure to appear at the time The request must enclose a copy of the set for hearing shall be deemed a waiv- notice of violation and the notice of as- er of the right to a hearing and consent sessment. A copy of the request shall to the decision on the record made at be served upon the Solicitor personally the hearing. The judge shall render a or by mail at the address specified in written decision on the record, which the notice of assessment. shall set forth his findings of facts and (f) Finality of decision. If no request conclusions of law and the reasons for a hearing is filed in accordance therefore, and an assessment of a civil with this section, the assessment stat- penalty if he determines that the re- ed in the notice of assessment shall be spondent committed the violation effective and constitute the final ad- charged. ministrative decision of the Secretary (3) Discovery shall be obtained by on the 45th calandar day from the date employing the procedures described 43 of the notice of assessment. If the re- CFR 4.1130 through 4.1141. In addition, quest for hearing is timely filed in ac- discovery of facts known and opinions cordance with this section, the date of held by experts, otherwise discoverable the final administrative decision in the under 43 CFR 4.1132(a) and acquired and matter shall be as provided in para- developed in anticipation of adminis- graph (g) or (h) of this section. When a trative adjudication or litigation, may civil penalty assessed under this sec- be obtained only as follows: tion becomes final, the respondent (i)(A) A party through interrog- shall have 20 calendar days from the atories require any other party to iden- date of the final administrative deci- tify each person whom the other party sion within which to make full pay- expects to call as an expert witness, to ment of the penalty assessed. Payment state the subject matter on which the will be timely only if received in the expert is expected to testify, and to Office of the Solicitor during normal state the substance of the facts and business hours on or before the 20th opinions to which the expert is ex- day. pected to testify and a summary of the (g) Hearing. (1) Upon receipt of a re- grounds for each opinion. quest for a hearing, the Hearings Divi- (B) Upon motion, the administrative sion will assign an administrative law law judge may order further discovery judge who shall have all the powers ac- by other means, subject to such recorded by law and necessary to preside strictions as to scope and such provi- over the parties and the hearing and to sions under paragraph (g)(3)(iii) of this make decisions in accordance with 5 section concerning fees and expenses, U.S.C. 554 through 557. Notice of such as the administrative law judge may assignment shall be given promptly to deem appropriate. the respondent and to the Solicitor at (ii) A party may discover facts the address stated in the notice of as- known or opinions held by an expert,

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who has been retained or employed by they are not inconsistent herewith, the another party in anticipation of admin- provisions of 43 CFR part 4, subpart G istrative adjudication or litigation or shall apply to appeal proceedings under preparation therefore and who is not this paragraph. The determination of expected to be called as a witness, only the board to grant or deny an appeal, upon a showing of exceptional cir- as well as its decision on the merits of cumstances under which it is impracti- an appeal, shall be in writing and be- cable for the party seeking discovery come effective as the final administra- to obtain facts or opinions on the same tive determination of the Secretary in subject by other means. the matter on the date it is rendered, (iii) Unless manifest injustice would unless otherwise specified therein. result, (A) the administrative law (i) Amount of penalty. The amount of judge shall require the party seeking any civil penalty assessed under this discovery to pay the expert, or the De- section shall not exceed $10,000 for each partment if the expert is an employee violation. Each day of a continuing of the United States, a reasonable fee violation shall, however, constitute a for time spent in responding to para- separate offense. In determining the graphs (g)(3)(i)(B) and (g)(3)(ii) of this amount of such penalty, the nature, section; and (B) with respect to dis- circumstances, extent, and gravity of covery under paragraph (g)(3)(i)(B) of the violation committed, and, with re- this section the administrative law spect to the respondent, his history of judge may require and with respect to any prior offenses, his demonstrated discovery under paragraph (g)(3)(ii) of good faith in attempting to achieve this section the administrative law timely compliance after being cited for judge shall require, the party seeking the violation, and such other matters discovery to pay the other party a fair as justice may require shall be consid- portion of the fees and expenses reason- ered. ably incurred by the latter party in ob- (j) Petition for remission. The Solicitor taining facts and opinions from the ex- may modify or remit, with or without pert. conditions, any civil penalty which is (4) Unless the notice of appeal is filed subject to imposition or which has in accordance with paragraph (h) of been imposed under this paragraph un- this section, the administrative law less the matter is pending in court for judge’s decision shall constitute the judicial review or for recovery of the final administrative decision of the civil penalty assessed. A petition for Secretary in the matter and shall be- remission may be filed by the respond- come effective 30 calendar days from ent with the Solicitor at any time from the date of the decision. the date of the notice of violation re- (h) Appeal. (1) Either the respondent ferred to in paragraph (b) of this sec- or the Solicitor may seek an appeal tion until 90 days after the date of final from the decision of an administrative administrative decision assessing a law judge as to the respondent’s viola- civil penalty. The petition must set tion or penalty or both by the filing of forth in full the legal and other reasons a notice of appeal with the Director, for the relief requested. Any petition Office of Hearings and Appeals, United that is not timely filed will not receive States Department of the Interior, 801 consideration. The Solicitor’s decision North Quincy Street, Arlington, Vir- shall be the final administrative deci- ginia 22203, within 30 calendar days of sion for the Secretary on the petition. the date of the administrative law judge’s decision. Such notice shall be [48 FR 16858, Apr. 19, 1983, as amended at 67 FR 38208, June 3, 2002] accompanied by proof of service on the administrative law judge and the op- posing party. Subpart F—Reporting and Data (2) Upon receipt of such a request, Management the Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals, shall appoint an ad hoc ap- § 37.51 Operational reports. peals board to determine whether an (a) Each permittee shall submit re- appeal should be granted, and to hear ports every 2 weeks on the progress of and decide an appeal. To the extent exploratory activities in a manner and

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format approved or prescribed by the and reliability and accuracy of all Regional Director. These shall include, data, information and reports sub- but are not limited to, a daily log of mitted to the Regional Director. operations, and a report on the discovery of any springs, hydrocarbon § 37.53 Submission of data and infor- seeps, and other unusual phenomena. mation. (b) Each permittee shall submit to (a) The permittee shall submit to the the Regional Director a semiannual re- Regional Director free of charge all port of exploratory activities con- data and information obtained as a re- ducted within the periods from Decem- sult of carrying out exploratory activi- ber through May and June through No- ties. Such data and information in- vember. These semiannual reports clude copies of all raw data and infor- shall be submitted on August 1 and mation and all processed, analyzed and February 1 or, as otherwise specified by interpreted data or information. The the Regional Director, and shall contain the following: permittee shall, unless directed other- (1) A description of the work per- wise by the Regional Director, submit formed; such data and information within 30 (2) Charts, maps, or plats depicting days after the end of the annual quar- the areas in which any exploratory ac- ter during which they become available tivities were conducted, specifically to it at every level of data gathering or identifying the seismic lines and the utilization, i.e., acquisition, processing, locations where geological exploratory reprocessing, analysis, and interpreta- activities were conducted, and the lo- tion. cations of campsites, airstrips and (b) Each submission of geophysical other support facilities utilized; data or information shall contain, un- (3) The dates on which exploration less otherwise specified by the Re- was actually performed. gional Director, the following: (4) A narrative summary of any: (i) (1) An accurate and complete record Surface occurrences of hydrocarbon or of each geophysical survey conducted environmental hazards, and (ii) adverse under the permittee’s permit, including effects of the exploratory activities on digital navigational data, if obtained, the refuge’s wildlife, its habitat, the and final location maps of all survey environment, cultural resources, or stations; and, other uses of the area in which the ac- (2) All seismic data developed under tivities were conducted; and the permit, presented in a format pre- (5) Such other information as may be scribed or approved by the Regional Di- reasonably specified by the Regional rector and of a quality suitable for Director. processing. (c) Each permittee shall also submit such other reports as are specified in (c) Processed geophysical informa- this part. tion shall be submitted with extra- neous signals and interference removed § 37.52 Records. as much as possible, and presented in a The permittee shall keep accurate format and of a quality suitable for in- and complete records relating to its ex- terpretive evaluation, reflecting state- ploratory activities and to all data and of-the-art processing techniques. information, including, but not limited (d) Processed, analyzed and inter- to, raw, processed, reprocessed, ana- preted data or information required to lyzed and interpreted data and infor- be submitted by the Act and this sec- mation, obtained as a result thereof. tion shall include, but not be limited Until September 2, 1989, the Secretary to, seismic record sections, and shall have access to and the right to intepretations thereof; geologic maps, examine and reproduce any records, pa- cross sections, and intepretations pers, or other documents relating to thereof; maps of gravitational and such activities, data and information magnetic fields and interpretations in order to ascertain the permittee’s thereof; and chemical or other analyses compliance with this part, ability to of rock samples collected on the refuge perform under any special use permit, and interpretations thereof.

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(e) Any permittee or other person § 37.54 Disclosure. submitting processed, analyzed and in- (a) The Department shall make raw terpreted data or information to the data and information obtained as a re- Regional Director shall clearly identify sult of carrying out exploratory activi- them by marking the top of each page ties and submitted by the permittee or bearing such data or information with a third party available to the public the words ’’PROCESSED, ANALYZED upon submittal to the Congress of the AND INTERPRETED DATA OR IN- report required by subsection (h) of the FORMATION’’. All pages so marked Act in accordance with subsection shall be physically separated by the (e)(2)(C) of the Act, this section, and person submitting them from those not the procedural requirements of the so marked, unless doing so will destroy Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. the value or integrity of the data or in- 552, and 43 CFR part 2. The Department formation presented. In that event or shall withhold from the public all proc- in the event that an item is submitted essed, analyzed and interpreted data or which is not susceptible to marking by information obtained as a result of car- page, the document or item submitted rying out exploratory activities and will be accompanied by a summary submitted by the permittee or a third identifying the location of all proc- party, if they have been properly essed, analyzed and interpreted data or marked and correctly identified in ac- information which are not segregated cordance with § 37.53(e), until 10 years or marked by page, and explaning the after the submission of such data or in- reasons therefore. All pages not formation to the Regional Director or marked with this legend, all other data until 2 years after any lease sale in- and information not identified as bear- cluding the area within the refuge from ing such data or information, and all which such data or information were other data and information incorrectly obtained, whichever period is longer, identified as bearing such data or infor- by invoking subsection (e)(2)(C) of the mation shall be treated as raw data Act and exemption 3 to the Freedom of and information and shall be made Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552(b)(3). available to the public upon request in Thereafter, the Department shall treat accordance with § 37.54(a). The Depart- such data or information as raw data ment reserves the right to determine and information. The Department shall whether any page or item is correctly make all other records, except explo- identified as constituting processed, ration plans which must be published analyzed and interpreted data or infor- in accordance with § 37.22(b), submitted mation. by a permittee or a third party relating (f) If the permittee proposes to trans- to the activities covered by the Act fer any data or information covered by and this part available to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Infor- this section to a third party or the mation Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, and 43 CFR third party proposes to transfer such part 2. data or information to another third (b) The Department reserves the party, the transferor shall notify the right to disclose any data and informa- Regional Director at least 10 days in tion obtained as a result of carrying advance and shall require the receiving out exploratory activities and sub- third party, in writing, to abide by the mitted by a permittee or a third party obligations of the permittee as speci- and any other information submitted fied in this section as a condition by a permittee or a third party which precedent to the transfer of such data may be exempt from public disclosure or information. under the Freedom of Information Act, (g) Upon request by the Department, 5 U.S.C. 552, to an agent or third party a permittee shall identify each person in order to carry out the Department’s to whom the permitttee has provided statutory authorities. When prac- data and information pursuant to ticable, the Department shall notify § 37.22(d)(3) and provide a description of the permittee who provided the data or the area to which such data and infor- information of its intent to disclose mation pertain. the data or information to an agent or

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third party. Prior to any such disclo- Thence easterly, between Tps. 3 and 4 N., sure, the recipient shall be required to approximately 18 miles to the corner of Tps. execute a written commitment not to 3 and 4 N., Rs. 33 and 34 E., Umiat Meridian; Thence southerly, between Rs. 33 and 34 E., transfer or to otherwise disclose any approximately 6 miles to the corner of Tps. data or information to anyone without 2 and 3 N., Rs. 33 and 34 E., Umiat Meridian; the express consent of the Department. Thence easterly, between Tps. 2 and 3 N., The recipient shall be liable for any un- approximately 21 miles to the meander cor- authorized use by or disclosure of such ner of sections 4 and 33, on the line of mean high water on the left bank of the Aichilik data or information to other third par- River, Tps. 2 and 3 N., R. 37 E., Umiat Merid- ties. ian; (c) The Department reserves the Thence northeasterly, along the line of right to disclose upon proper request mean high water on the left bank of the any processed, analyzed and inter- Aichilik River, approximately 32 miles to a preted data and information and any point at the line of mean high tide of the Beaufort Lagoon, located in section 28, T. 6 other confidential information to the N., R. 40 E., Umiat Meridian; State of Alaska, to the Congress and Thence on an approximate forward bearing any committee or subcommittee of the of N. 65 degrees E., approximately 7,600 feet Congress having jurisdiction over the to a point on the northerly boundary of the refuge or this exploration program, and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge located in section 22, T. 6 N., R. 40 E., Umiat Meridian to any part of the Executive and Judi- at the line of extreme low tide; cial Branches of the United States for Thence northwesterly, along the northerly official use. The recipient shall be re- boundary of the Arctic National Wildlife sponsible for maintaining the confiden- Refuge at the line of extreme low tide on the tiality of such data and information in seaward side of all offshore bars, reefs and is- accordance with the Act. lands, approximately 28 miles, to a point in section 33, T. 9 N., R. 36 E., that is due north (d) Commercial use by any person of of the corner of T. 8 N., Rs. 36 and 37 E., data or information obtained as a re- Umiat Meridian; sult of carrying out exploratory activi- Thence due South, approximately 3⁄4 mile ties and disclosed pursuant to this sec- to the corner of T. 8 N., Rs. 36 and 37 E., tion is prohibited. No person shall ob- Umiat Meridian; tain access from the Department, pur- Thence southerly between Rs. 36 and 37 E., approximately 3 miles to the corner of sec- suant to paragraph (a) of this section, tions 13, 18, 19, and 24, T. 8. N., Rs. 36 and 37 to any data or information obtained as E., Umiat Meridian; a result of carrying out exploratory ac- Thence westerly, between sections 13 and tivities and submitted by the permittee 24, approximately 1 mile to the corner of sec- or a third party until such person pro- tions 13, 14, 23 and 24, T. 8. N., R. 36 E., Umiat vides the Department with a statement Meridian; Thence northerly, between sections 13 and certifying that person’s awareness of 14, approximately 1 mile to the corner of sec- the prohibition contained in this para- tions 11, 12, 13 and 14, T. 8. N., R. 36 E., Umiat graph and the disqualification stated in Meridian; the first sentence of § 37.4(b). Thence westerly, between sections 11 and 14, 10 and 15, 9 and 16, 8 and 17, approxi- APPENDIX I TO PART 37—LEGAL DE- mately 4 miles to the corner of sections 7, 8, SCRIPTION OF THE COASTAL PLAIN, 17 and 18, T. 8 N., R. 36 E., Umiat Meridian; Thence southerly, between sections 17 and ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE, 18, 19 and 20, 29 and 30 to the corner of sec- ALASKA tions 29, 30, 31 and 32, T. 8. N., R. 36 E., Umiat Meridian; Beginning at the meander corner of section Thence westerly, between sections 30 and 35 on the First Standard Parallel North on 31, approximately 1 mile to the corner of sec- the line of mean high water on the left bank tions 25, 30, 31 and 36, T. 8. N., Rs. 35 and 36 of the Canning River, T. 5 N., R. 23 E., Umiat E., Umiat Meridian; Meridian; Thence southerly, between sections 31 and Thence easterly, along the First Standard 36, approximately 1 mile to the corner of Parallel North, approximately 403⁄4 miles to Tps. 7 and 8 N., Rs. 35 and 36 E., Umiat Me- the closing corner of T. 4 N., Rs. 30 and 31 E., ridian; Umiat Meridian; Thence westerly, between Tps. 7 and 8 N., Thence southerly, between Rs. 30 and 31 E., approximately 1 mile to the corner of sec- approximately 6 miles to the corner of Tps. tions 1, 2, 35 and 36, Tps. 7 and 8 N., R. 35 E., 3 and 4 N., Rs. 33 and 34 E., Umiat Meridian; Umiat Meridian;

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Thence Northerly, between sections 35 and Wildlife Refuge at the line of extreme low 36 and 25 and 26, 23 and 24, approximately 3 tide located between sections 13 and 18, T. 8 miles to the corner of sections 13, 14, 23 and N., Rs. 31 and 32 E., Umiat Meridian; 24, T. 8 N., R. 35 E., Umiat Meridian; Thence westerly, along the northerly Thence westerly, between sections 14 and boundary of the Arctic National Wildlife 23, 15 and 22, 16 and 21, 17 and 20, 18 and 19, Refuge approximately 57 miles along the line 13 and 24, 14 and 23, 15 and 22, 16 and 21, 17 of extreme low water of the Arctic Ocean, in- and 20, approximately 10 miles to the corner cluding all offshore bars, reefs, and islands, of sections 17, 18, 19 and 20, T. 8 N., R. 34 E., to the most westerly tip of the most north- Umiat Meridian; westerly island, westerly of Brownlow Point, Thence northerly, between sections 17 and section 6, T. 9 N., R. 25 E., Umiat Meridian; 18, approximately 1 mile to the corner of sec- Thence on an approximate forward bearing tions 7, 8, 17 and 18, T. 8 N., R. 34 E., Umiat of S. 561⁄2 degree W. approximately 31⁄4 miles Meridian; to the mean high water line of the extreme Thence westerly, between sections 7 and 18, west bank of the Canning River in section 15, approximately 1 mile to the corner of sec- T. 9 N., R. 24 E., Umiat Meridian; tions 7, 12, 13 and 18, T. 8 N., Rs. 33 and 34 E., Thence southerly, along the mean high Umiat Meridian; water line of the west bank of the Canning Thence southerly, between Rs. 33 and 34 E., River approximately 32 miles to the meander approximately 1 mile to the corner of sec- corner on the First Standard Parallel North tions 13, 18, 19 and 24, T. 8 N., Rs. 33 and 34 at a point on the southerly boundary of sec- E., Umiat Meridian; tion 35, T. 5 N., R. 23 E., Umiat Meridian, the Thence westerly, between sections 13 and point of beginning. 24, 14 and 23, 15 and 22, approximately 3 miles to the corner of sections 15, 16, 21 and 22, T. [48 FR 16858, Apr. 19, 1983; 49 FR 7570, Mar. 1, 8 N., R. 33 E., Umiat Meridian; 1984] Thence southerly, between sections 21 and 22, approximately 1 mile to the corner of sections 21, 22, 27 and 28, T. 8 N., R. 33 E., Umiat PART 38—MIDWAY ATOLL Meridian; NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Thence westerly, between sections 21 and 28, approximately one mile to the corner of Subpart A—General sections 20, 21, 28 and 29, T. 8 N., R. 33 E., Umiat Meridian; Sec. Thence southerly, between sections 28 and 38.1 Applicability. 33, 29 and 32, approximately 2 miles to the 38.2 Scope. corner of sections 4, 5, 32 and 33, Tps. 7 and 8 N., R. 33 E., Umiat Meridian; Subpart B—Executive Authority; Authorized Thence westerly, between Tps. 7 and 8 N., Powers; Emergency Authority approximately 2 miles to the corner of Tps. 7 and 8 N., Rs. 32 and 33 E., Umiat Meridian; 38.3 Executive authority; duration. Thence southerly, between section 1 and 6 38.4 Authorized functions, powers, and du- approximately 1 mile to the corner of sec- ties. tions 1, 6, 7, and 12, T. 7 N., Rs. 32 and 33 E., 38.5 Emergency authority. Umiat Meridian; Thence westerly, between sections 1 and 12, Subpart C—Prohibitions approximately 1 mile to the corner of sections 1, 2, 11 and 12, T. 7 N., R. 32 E., Umiat 38.6 General. Meridian; 38.7 Adopted offenses. Thence northerly, between sections 1 and 38.8 Consistency with Federal law. 2, 35 and 36, approximately 2 miles to the 38.9 Breach of the peace. corner of sections 25, 26, 35 and 36, T. 8 N., R. 38.10 Trespass. 32 E., Umiat Meridian; 38.11 Prostitution and lewd behavior. Thence westerly, between sections 26 and 38.12 Alcoholic beverages. 27, 34 and 35, approximately 2 miles to the 38.13 Speed limits. corner of sections 27, 28, 33 and 34, T. 8 N., R. 38.14 Miscellaneous prohibitions. 32 E., Umiat Meridian; 38.15 Attempt. Thence southerly, between sections 33 and 34, approximately one mile to the corner of 38.16 Penalties. sections 3, 4, 33 and 34, Tps. 7 and 8 N., R. 32 E., Umiat Meridian; Subpart D—Civil Administration Thence westerly, between Tps. 7 and 8 N., 38.17 General. approximately 3 miles to the corner of Tps. 7 and 8 N., Rs. 31 and 32 E., Umiat Meridian; AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k et Thence northerly, between ranges 31 and 32 seq., 664, 668dd, 742(f), 3901 et seq.; 48 U.S.C. E., approximately 31⁄2 miles to a point on the 644a; sec. 48, Pub. L. 86–624, 74 Stat 424; E.O. northerly boundary of the Arctic National 13022, 61 FR 56875, 3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 224.

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SOURCE: 63 FR 11626, Mar. 10, 1998, unless Manager, Midway Atoll National Wild- otherwise noted. life Refuge. Subpart A—General § 38.4 Authorized functions, powers, and duties. § 38.1 Applicability. The executive authority of the Re- (a) The regulations of this part apply gional Director concerning the Midway Islands includes: to the Midway Atoll National Wildlife (a) Issuance of citations for viola- Refuge. For the purpose of this part, tions of this part and 50 CFR parts 25– the Midway Atoll National Wildlife 32; Refuge includes the Midway Islands, (b) Abatement of any public nuisance Hawaiian Group, between the parallels upon the failure of the person con- of 28 deg. 5′ and 28 deg. 25′ North lati- cerned to comply with a removal no- tude, and their territorial seas located tice; approximately between the meridians (c) Seizure of evidence; ′ ′ of 177 deg. 10 and 177 deg. 30 West lon- (d) Investigation of accidents and of- gitude, as were placed under the juris- fenses; diction and control of the Interior De- (e) Custody and disposal of lost or partment by the provisions of Execu- abandoned property; tive Order No. 13022 of October 31, 1996 (f) Regulation of aircraft and boat (3 CFR, 1996 Comp., p. 224). traffic and safety; (b) Administration of Midway Atoll (g) Imposition of quarantines; National Wildlife Refuge is governed (h) Evacuation of hazardous areas; by the regulations of this part and (i) Lawful restraint, detention, con- parts 25–32 of title 50, Code of Federal finement, and care of persons prior to Regulations; the general principles of their prompt transfer to the custody of common law; the provisions of the the United States District Court for criminal laws of the United States in the District of Hawaii; their entirety including the provisions (j) Lawful removal of person from the of 18 U.S.C. 13 and those provisions Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge that were not specifically applied to for cause; unincorporated possessions; the laws (k) Regulation of vehicle traffic and applicable under the special maritime safety; jurisdiction contained in 48 U.S.C. 644a; (l) Performance of other lawful acts and the provisions of the criminal laws necessary for protecting the health and of the State of Hawaii to the extent the safety of persons and property on Mid- criminal laws of the State of Hawaii do way Atoll National Wildlife Refuge; not conflict with the criminal laws of and the United States. (m) Issuance of lawful notices and orders necessary to the exercise of execu- § 38.2 Scope. tive authority under this section. The provisions of this part are in ad- § 38.5 Emergency authority. dition to the regulations of 50 CFR parts 25–32 which also apply to Midway During the imminence and duration Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. of any emergency, the Regional Direc- tor may perform any lawful acts necessary to protect life and property on Subpart B—Executive Authority; Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge. Authorized Powers; Emer- gency Authority Subpart C—Prohibitions § 38.3 Executive authority; duration. § 38.6 General. The executive authority of the Sec- In addition to any act prohibited by retary of the Interior over the Midway this part or 50 CFR part 27, any act Islands will be exercised by the Service committed on the Midway Atoll Na- Regional Director. The executive au- tional Wildlife Refuge that would be a thority of the Service Regional Direc- violation of the criminal laws of the tor may be redelegated to the Refuge United States or of the State of Hawaii

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as specified in subpart A of this part, § 38.9 Breach of the peace. as they now appear or as they may be No person on Midway Atoll National amended or recodified; or any act com- Wildlife Refuge will: mitted on the Midway Atoll National (a) With intent to cause public incon- Wildlife Refuge that would be criminal venience, annoyance, or alarm, or reck- if committed on board a merchant ves- lessly creating a risk thereof, engage in sel or other vessel belonging to the fighting, threatening, or other violent United States pursuant to the provi- or tumultuous behavior; or make un- sions of 48 U.S.C. 644a, is prohibited reasonable noise or offensively coarse and punishable, in accordance with the utterances, gestures, or displays, or ad- National Wildlife Refuge System Ad- dress abusive language to any person ministration Act, 16 U.S.C. 668dd, the present; or create a hazardous or phys- criminal laws of the United States or ically offensive condition by any act the State of Hawaii as specified in sub- which is not performed under any au- part A of this part, as they now appear thorized license or permit; or as they may be amended or recodi- (b) Having no legal privilege to do so, fied; or according to the laws applica- knowingly or recklessly obstruct any ble on board United States vessels on roadway, alley, runway, private drive- the high seas pursuant to the provi- way, or public passage, or interfere sions of 48 U.S.C. 644a. with or unreasonably delay any emergency vehicle or equipment or author- § 38.7 Adopted offenses. ized vehicle, boat, vessel, or plane, or Any person who commits any act or any peace officer, fireman, or other omission on Midway Atoll National public official engaged in or attempt- Wildlife Refuge which, although not ing to discharge any lawful duty or of- made punishable by an enactment of fice, whether alone or with others. Congress, would be punishable if com- ‘‘Obstruction’’ as used in this para- mitted within the United States under graph means rendering impassable the United States criminal code at the without unreasonable inconvenience or time of such act or omission, including hazard; any provisions of the United States (c) When in a gathering, refuse to criminal code that are not specifically obey a reasonable request or order by a applied to unincorporated possessions peace officer, fireman, or other public of the United States, will be guilty of a official: like offense and subject to like punish- (1) To prevent an obstruction of any ment. Any person who commits any public road or passage; act or omission on Midway Atoll Na- (2) To maintain public safety by dis- tional Wildlife Refuge which, although persing those gathered in dangerous proximity to a public hazard; or not made punishable by an enactment of Congress, would be punishable if (d) With intent to arouse or gratify committed within the State of Hawaii sexual desire of any other person, expose one’s genitals under cir- by the laws thereof at the time of such cumstances in which one’s conduct is act or omission, will be guilty of a like likely to cause affront or alarm. offense and subject to like punishment to the extent the laws of the State of § 38.10 Trespass. Hawaii do not conflict with the criminal laws of the United States. No person on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge will: § 38.8 Consistency with Federal law. (a) Loiter, prowl, or wander upon or near the assigned living quarters and Any provisions of the laws of the adjacent property of another without State of Hawaii, as they now appear or lawful purpose, or, while being upon or as they may be amended or recodified, near the assigned living quarters and which are adopted by this part will adjacent property of another, peek in apply only to the extent that they are any door or window of an inhabited not in conflict with any applicable building or structure located thereon Federal law or regulation. without lawful purpose;

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(b) Enter upon any assigned residen- § 38.14 Miscellaneous prohibitions. tial quarters or areas immediately ad- No person on Midway Atoll National jacent thereto, without permission of Wildlife Refuge will: the assigned occupant; (a) Smoke or ignite any fire in any (c) Enter or remain in, without law- designated and posted ‘‘No Smoking’’ ful purpose, any office building, ware- area, or in the immediate proximity of house, plant, theater, club, school, or any aircraft, fueling pit, or hazardous other building after normal operating material storage area; hours for that building; or (b) Knowingly report or cause to be (d) Enter or remain in any area or reported to any public official, or will- building designated and posted as ‘‘re- fully activate or cause to be activated, stricted’’ unless authorized by proper any alarm, that an emergency exists, authority to be there. knowing that such report or alarm is § 38.11 Prostitution and lewd behavior. false. ‘‘Emergency.’’ as used in subpart B of this part, includes any condition No person on Midway Atoll National which results, or could result, in the Wildlife Refuge will: response of a public official in an emer- (a) Engage in prostitution. ‘‘Pros- gency vehicle, or any condition which titution’’ means the giving or receiving jeopardizes, or could jeopardize, public of the body for sexual intercourse for lives or safety, or results or could re- hire; or sult in the evacuation of an area, build- (b) Commit any lewd act in a public ing, structure, vehicle, aircraft, or boat place which is likely to be observed by or other vessel, or any other place by others who would be affronted or its occupants; or alarmed. (c) Intentionally report to any public official authorized to issue a warrant of § 38.12 Alcoholic beverages. arrest or make an arrest, that a crime No person on Midway Atoll National has been committed, or make any oral Wildlife Refuge will: or written statement to any of the (a) Sell any alcoholic beverages to above officials concerning a crime or any person who, because of age, would alleged crime or other matter, knowing be prohibited from purchasing that such report or statement to be false. beverage in a civilian establishment in Hawaii. § 38.15 Attempt. (b) Present or have in possession any No person on Midway Atoll National fraudulent evidence of age for the pur- Wildlife Refuge will attempt to commit pose of obtaining alcoholic beverages any offense prohibited by this part. in violation of this section. (c) Be substantially intoxicated on § 38.16 Penalties. any street, road, beach, theater, club, Any person who violates any provi- or other public place from the vol- sion of this part will be fined or impris- untary use of intoxicating liquor, drugs oned in accordance with 16 U.S.C. or other substance. As used in this 668dd(e) and Title 18, U.S. Code. paragraph, ‘‘substantially intoxicated’’ is defined as an actual impairment of Subpart D—Civil Administration mental or physical capacities. § 38.17 General. § 38.13 Speed limits. Civil administration of Midway Atoll No person on Midway Atoll National National Wildlife Refuge shall be gov- Wildlife Refuge will exceed the speed erned by the provisions of this part, 50 limit for automobiles, trucks, bicycles, CFR parts 25–32, and the general prin- motorcycles, or other vehicles. Unless ciples of common law. otherwise posted, the speed limit throughout the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge is 15 miles per hour.

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