Proposed Rule: Hunting and Fishing: Refuge-Specific Regulations

Monday,
July 24, 2006
Part II
Department of the
Interior
Fish and Wildlife Service
50 CFR Part 32
2006–2007 Refuge-Specific Hunting and
Sport Fishing Regulations; Proposed Rule
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ensure that we maintain the biological units to comply with a Presidential
integrity, diversity, and environmental mandate to use plain language in
Fish and Wildlife Service health of the Refuge System for the regulations; as such, these particular
benefit of present and future generations revisions do not modify the substance of
50 CFR Part 32 of Americans. the previous regulations. These types of
RIN 1018–AU61 We annually review refuge hunting changes include using ‘‘you’’ to refer to
and sport fishing programs to determine the reader and ‘‘we’’ to refer to the
2006–2007 Refuge-Specific Hunting whether to include additional refuges or Refuge System, using the word ‘‘allow’’
and Sport Fishing Regulations whether individual refuge regulations instead of ‘‘permit’’ when we do not
governing existing programs need require the use of a permit for an
AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service,
modifications. Changing environmental activity, and using active voice (i.e.,
Interior.
conditions, State and Federal ‘‘We restrict entry into the refuge’’ vs.
ACTION: Proposed rule.
regulations, and other factors affecting ‘‘Entry into the refuge is restricted’’).
fish and wildlife populations and
SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service Statutory Authority
habitat may warrant modifications to
proposes to add three refuges to the list
refuge-specific regulations to ensure the The National Wildlife Refuge System
of areas open for hunting and/or sport
continued compatibility of hunting and Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C.
fishing programs and increase the
sport fishing programs and to ensure 668dd–668ee, as amended by the
activities available at six other refuges.
that these programs will not materially National Wildlife Refuge System
We also propose to implement pertinent
interfere with or detract from the Improvement Act of 1977 [Improvement
refuge-specific regulations for those
fulfillment of refuge purposes or the Act]) (Administration Act) and the
activities and amend certain regulations
Refuge System’s mission. Refuge Recreation Act of 1962 (16
on other refuges that pertain to Provisions governing hunting and U.S.C. 460k–460k–4) (Recreation Act)
migratory game bird hunting, upland sport fishing on refuges are in title 50 of govern the administration and public
game hunting, big game hunting, and the Code of Federal Regulations in part use of refuges.
sport fishing for the 2006–2007 season. 32 (50 CFR part 32). We regulate Amendments enacted by the
DATES: We must receive your comments hunting and sport fishing on refuges to: Improvement Act built upon the
on or before August 16, 2006. <bullet≤ Ensure compatibility with Administration Act in a manner that
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments refuge purpose(s); provides an ‘‘organic act’’ for the Refuge
to Chief, Division of Conservation <bullet≤ Properly manage the fish and System similar to those that exist for
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife wildlife resource(s); other public Federal lands. The
Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife <bullet≤ Protect other refuge values;
<bullet≤ Ensure refuge visitor safety; Improvement Act serves to ensure that
Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room we effectively manage the Refuge
670, Arlington, VA 22203. See ‘‘Request and
<bullet≤ Provide opportunities for System as a national network of lands,
for Comments’’ under SUPPLEMENTARY waters, and interests for the protection
INFORMATION for information on
quality fish and wildlife-dependent
recreation. and conservation of our Nation’s
electronic submission. For information wildlife resources. The Administration
On many refuges where we decide to
on specific refuges’ public use programs Act states first and foremost that we
allow hunting and sport fishing, our
and the conditions that apply to them or focus our Refuge System mission on
general policy of adopting regulations
for copies of compatibility conservation of fish, wildlife, and plant
identical to State hunting and sport
determinations for any refuge(s), contact resources and their habitats. The
fishing regulations is adequate in
individual programs at the addresses/ Improvement Act requires the Secretary,
meeting these objectives. On other
phone numbers given in ‘‘Available before allowing a new use of a refuge,
refuges, we must supplement State
Information for Specific Refuges’’ under or before expanding, renewing, or
regulations with more-restrictive
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION. extending an existing use of a refuge, to
Federal regulations to ensure that we
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: meet our management responsibilities, determine that the use is compatible
Leslie A. Marler, (703) 358–2397; Fax as outlined in the ‘‘Statutory Authority’’ with the mission for which the refuge
(703) 358–2248. section. We issue refuge-specific was established. The Improvement Act
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The hunting and sport fishing regulations established as the policy of the United
National Wildlife Refuge System when we open wildlife refuges to States that wildlife-dependent
Administration Act of 1966 closes migratory game bird hunting, upland recreation, when compatible, is a
national wildlife refuges in all States game hunting, big game hunting, or legitimate and appropriate public use of
except Alaska to all uses until opened. sport fishing. These regulations list the the Refuge System, through which the
The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) wildlife species that you may hunt or American public can develop an
may open refuge areas to any use, fish, seasons, bag or creel (container for appreciation for fish and wildlife. The
including hunting and/or sport fishing, carrying fish) limits, methods of hunting Improvement Act established six
upon a determination that such uses are or sport fishing, descriptions of areas wildlife-dependent recreational uses,
compatible with the purposes of the open to hunting or sport fishing, and when compatible, as the priority general
refuge and National Wildlife Refuge other provisions as appropriate. You public uses of the Refuge System. These
System (Refuge System or our/we) may find previously issued refuge- uses are: Hunting, fishing, wildlife
mission. The action also must be in specific regulations for hunting and observation and photography, and
accordance with provisions of all laws sport fishing in 50 CFR part 32. In this environmental education and
applicable to the areas, developed in interpretation.
rulemaking, we are also proposing to

coordination with the appropriate State standardize and clarify the language of The Recreation Act authorizes the
fish and wildlife agency(ies), consistent existing regulations. Secretary to administer areas within the
with the principles of sound fish and Refuge System for public recreation as
wildlife management and Plain Language Mandate an appropriate incidental or secondary
administration, and otherwise in the In this proposed rule we made some use only to the extent that doing so is
public interest. These requirements of the revisions to the individual refuge practicable and not inconsistent with
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the primary purpose(s) for which Administration Act and the Recreation Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and
Congress and the Service established the Act for hunting and sport fishing on the Endangered Species Act; and we
areas. The Recreation Act requires that newly acquired refuges through an consult with the State and, where
any recreational use of refuge lands be interim determination of compatibility appropriate, Tribal wildlife management
compatible with the primary purpose(s) made at or near the time of acquisition. agency. The Regional Director(s) certify
for which we established the refuge and These regulations ensure that we make that the opening of these refuges to
not inconsistent with other previously the determinations required by these hunting and/or sport fishing has been
authorized operations. acts prior to adding refuges to the lists found to be compatible with the
The Administration Act and of areas open to hunting and sport purpose(s) for which the respective
Recreation Act also authorize the fishing in 50 CFR part 32. We ensure
refuge(s) were established, and the
Secretary to issue regulations to carry continued compliance by the
out the purposes of the Acts and Refuge System mission. Copies of the
development of comprehensive
regulate uses. conservation plans, specific plans, and compatibility determinations for these
We develop specific management by annual review of hunting and sport respective refuges are available by
plans for each refuge prior to opening it fishing programs and regulations. request to the Regional office noted
to hunting or sport fishing. In many under the heading ‘‘Available
cases, we develop refuge-specific New Hunting and Sport Fishing Information for Specific Refuges.’’
regulations to ensure the compatibility Programs
The annotated chart below summarize
of the programs with the purpose(s) for In preparation for new openings, we our proposed changes for the 2006–2007
which we established the refuge and the prepare and approve, at the appropriate season. The key below the chart
Refuge System mission. We ensure Regional Office and in Washington, explains the symbols used:
initial compliance with the documentation of National
TABLE 1.—CHANGES FOR 2006–2007 HUNTING/FISHING SEASON

Migratory bird Big
National Wildlife Refuge State Upland hunting Fishing
hunting game hunting
Agassiz ...................................................................................... MN ......... B ..................... B ..................... Previously

published.
Hamden Slough ........................................................................ MN ......... A ..................... ........................ A .....................
Blackwater ................................................................................. MD ......... B ..................... B ..................... Previously Previously
published. published.
Cape May .................................................................................. NJ .......... Previously ........................ Previously D
Whittlesey Creek ....................................................................... WI .......... Previously ........................ B .....................
published.
Holt Collier* ............................................................................... MS ......... ........................ A ..................... A .....................
Bayou Cocodrie** ...................................................................... LA .......... E ..................... E ..................... E ..................... E
Tensas River ............................................................................. LA .......... E ..................... E ..................... E ..................... Previously
published.
Upper Ouachita ......................................................................... LA .......... E ..................... E ..................... C/E ................. E
Black Coulee ............................................................................. MT ......... Previously Previously F .....................
Creedman Coulee ..................................................................... MT ......... Previously F ..................... F .....................
published.
Hewitt Lake ............................................................................... MT ......... Previously F ..................... F .....................
published.
Lake Thibadeau ........................................................................ MT ......... Previously F ..................... F .....................
published.
A = Refuge added and activities opened.
B = Refuge already listed, added hunt category.
C = Refuge already listed, added species to hunt category.
D = Refuge already listed, added fishing.
E = Refuge already listed and opened to this activity, added land.
F = Refuge opened to activity in past but omitted from 50 CFR due to administrative oversight.
* Refuge was created from existing land that was part of Yazoo NWR Complex, which was already open to all 3 hunting opportunities in 50
CFR.
** Current regulations not altered even though new land acquired.
We are adding three refuges to the list game, big game, and sport fishing We are correcting administrative
of areas open for hunting and/or sport subject to the provisions of State law errors in 50 CFR part 32. We are
fishing and increasing opportunities at and regulations (see 50 CFR 32.1 and correctly reflecting hunting
six refuges. 32.4). We are adding these existing opportunities for four refuges in the
Lands acquired as ‘‘waterfowl wetland management districts (WMDs) State of Montana (Black Coulee,
production areas’’ under the Migratory to the list of refuges open for all four Creedman Coulee, Hewitt Lake, and
Bird Hunting and Conservation Stamp activities in 50 CFR part 32 this year: Lake Thibadeau). These refuges were
Act (16 U.S.C. 718d(c)), which we Benton Lake WMD, Bowdoin WMD, open to all three hunting activities in
generally manage as part of wetland Charles M. Russell WMD, Northeast the 1983 CFR. The publication of a final
management districts, are open to the Montana WMD, and Northwest Montana rule (49 FR 36737, September 19, 1984),
hunting of migratory game birds, upland WMD, all in the State of Montana. which codified the 1984 CFR with
administrative technical amendments, (703) 358–2036 before hand delivering public sufficient time to comment and
resulted in these four refuges being comments. allows us to establish hunting and
mistakenly dropped from the upland 3. You may fax comments to: Chief, fishing programs in time for the
and/or big game hunting lists. We are Division of Conservation Planning and upcoming seasons. Many of these rules
now correcting those errors for these Policy, National Wildlife Refuge also relieve restrictions and allow the
refuges. System, at (703) 358–2248. public to participate in recreational
This document proposes to codify in 4. Finally, Federal eRulemaking Portal activities on a number of refuges. In
the Code of Federal Regulations all of at http://www.regulations.gov. Follow addition, in order to continue to provide
the Service’s hunting and/or sport the instructions at that site for for previously authorized hunting
fishing regulations that are applicable at submitting comments. opportunities while at the same time
Refuge System units previously opened We seek comments on this proposed
providing for adequate resource
to hunting and/or sport fishing. We are rule and will accept comments by any
protection, we must be timely in
doing this to better inform the general of the methods described above. Our
practice is to make comments, including providing modifications to certain
public of the regulations at each refuge, hunting programs on some refuges.
to increase understanding and the names and home addresses of
respondents, available for public review We considered providing a 60-day,
compliance with these regulations, and
during regular business hours. rather than a 30-day, comment period.
to make enforcement of these
Individual respondents may request that However, we determined that an
regulations more efficient. In addition to
we withhold their home addresses from additional 30-day delay in processing
now finding these regulations in 50 CFR
the rulemaking record, which we will these refuge-specific hunting and sport
part 32, visitors to our refuges will
honor to the extent allowable by law. fishing regulations would hinder the
usually find them reiterated in literature
Also, in some circumstances, we would effective planning and administration of
distributed by each refuge or posted on
withhold from the rulemaking record a our hunting and sport fishing programs.
signs.
respondent’s identity, as allowable by Such a delay would jeopardize
We have cross-referenced a number of law. If you wish for us to withhold your
existing regulations in 50 CFR parts 26, establishment of hunting and sport
name and/or address, you must state fishing programs this year, or shorten
27, and 32 to assist hunting and sport this request prominently at the
fishing visitors with understanding their duration.
beginning of your comment. However,
safety and other legal requirements on we will not consider anonymous Even after issuance of a final rule, we
refuges. This redundancy is deliberate, comments. We will make all accept comments, suggestions, and
with the intention of improving safety submissions from organizations or concerns for consideration for any
and compliance in our hunting and businesses and from individuals appropriate subsequent rulemaking.
sport fishing programs. identifying themselves as When finalized, we will incorporate
Fish Advisory representatives or officials of these regulations into 50 CFR part 32.
organizations or businesses available for Part 32 contains general provisions and
For health reasons, anglers should public inspection in their entirety. refuge-specific regulations for hunting
review and follow State-issued
Public Comment and sport fishing on refuges.
consumption advisories before enjoying
recreational sport fishing opportunities Department of the Interior policy is, Clarity of This Rule
on Service-managed waters. You can whenever practicable, to afford the
find information about current fish public a meaningful opportunity to Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 requires
consumption advisories on the Internet participate in the rulemaking process. each agency to write regulations that are
at: http://www.epa.gov/ost/fish/. The process of opening refuges is done easy to understand. We invite your
in stages, with the fundamental work comments on how to make this
Request for Comments proposed rule easier to understand,
being performed on the ground at the
You may comment on this proposed refuge and in the community where the including answers to questions such as
rule by any one of several methods: program is administered. In these stages, the following: (1) Are the requirements
1. You may comment via e-mail to: the public is given other opportunities in the rule clearly stated? (2) Does the
refugesystempolicycomments@fws.gov. to comment, for example, on the rule contain technical language or
Please submit e-mail comments as an comprehensive conservation plans and jargon that interferes with its clarity? (3)
ASCII file, avoiding the use of special the compatibility determinations. The Does the format of the rule (e.g.,
characters and any form of encryption. second stage is this document, when we grouping and order of sections, use of
Please also include: ‘‘Attn: 1018–AU61’’ publish the proposed rule in the Federal headings, paragraphing) aid or reduce
and your full name and return mailing Register for additional comment, its clarity? (4) Would the rule be easier
address in your e-mail message. If you commonly a 30-day comment period. to understand if it were divided into
only use your e-mail address, we will There is nothing contained in this more (but shorter) sections? (5) Is the
consider your comment to be annual regulation outside the scope of description of the rule in the
anonymous and will not consider it in the annual review process where we SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of
the final rule. If you do not receive a add refuges or determine whether the preamble helpful in understanding
confirmation from the system that we individual refuges need modifications, the rule? (6) What else could we do to
have received your e-mail message, deletions, or additions made to them. make the proposed rule easier to
contact us directly at (703) 358–2036. We make every attempt to collect all of understand? Send a copy of any
2. U.S. mail or hand-delivery/courier: the proposals from the refuges comments on how we could make this
Chief, Division of Conservation nationwide and process them proposed rule easier to understand to:
Planning and Policy, National Wildlife expeditiously to maximize the time Office of Regulatory Affairs, Department
Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife available for public review. We believe of the Interior, Room 7229, 1849 C
Service, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Room that a 30-day comment period, through Street, NW., Washington, DC 20240.
670, Arlington, VA 22203. In light of the broader publication following the You may e-mail your comments to:
increased security measures, please call earlier public involvement, gives the Execsec@ios.doi.gov.
Regulatory Planning and Review activities at the following refuges: fishing subject to the provisions of State
In accordance with the criteria in Agassiz and Hamden Slough NWRs in law and regulations (see 50 CFR 32.1
Executive Order (E.O.) 12866, the Minnesota, Blackwater NWR in and 32.4). We are adding these existing
Service asserts that this rule is not a Maryland, Holt Collier NWR in WMDs, all in the State of Montana, to
Mississippi, Cape May NWR in New the list of refuges open for all four
significant regulatory action. The Office
Jersey, Whittlesey Creek NWR in activities in part 32 this year: Benton
of Management and Budget (OMB)
Wisconsin, and Bayou Cocodrie, Tensas Lake WMD, Bowdoin WMD, Charles M.
makes the final determination under
River, and Upper Ouachita NWRs in Russell WMD, Northeast Montana
E.O. 12866.
Louisiana. WMD, and Northwest Montana WMD.
a. This proposed rule will not have an The annotated table on pages 7 and 8
annual economic effect of $100 million We do not expect any change in
(Table 1) summarizes proposed changes visitation rates at these wetland
or adversely affect an economic sector, (new refuges, new refuge hunting and/
productivity, jobs, the environment, or management districts because
or fishing categories, added species, recreationists currently have the option
other units of the government. A cost- added land, and administrative
benefit and full economic analysis is not to participate in these activities.
corrections) for the 2006–2007 season. Therefore, there are no new economic
required. However, a brief assessment The key below the table explains the
follows to clarify the costs and benefits impacts from the addition of these
symbols used. wetland management districts to the list
associated with this proposed rule. In addition to the proposed changes to
The purpose of this proposed rule is in 50 CFR part 32.
refuge activities in Table 1, we are
to add three refuges to the list of areas correcting the following administrative Costs Incurred
open for hunting and/or sport fishing errors in 50 CFR part 32. The
programs and increase the activities publication of a 1984 final rule (49 FR Costs incurred by this proposed
available at six other refuges. Fishing 36737, September 19, 1984), which regulation would be minimal, if any. We
and hunting are two of the wildlife- codified the 1984 CFR with expect any law enforcement or other
dependent uses of national wildlife administrative technical amendments, refuge actions related to recreational
refuges that Congress recognizes as resulted in four refuges (Black Coulee, activities to be included in any usual
legitimate and appropriate, and we Creedman Coulee, Hewitt Lake, and monitoring of the refuge. Therefore, we
should facilitate their pursuit, subject to Lake Thibadeau NWRs all in the State expect any costs to be negligible.
such restrictions or regulations as may of Montana) being mistakenly dropped Benefits Accrued
be necessary to ensure their from the upland and big game hunting
compatibility with the purpose of each lists. This proposed rule corrects this Benefits from this proposed regulation
refuge. Many of the 545 existing error reflecting those hunting would be derived from the new fishing
national wildlife refuges already have opportunities. There are no new and hunting days from opening the
programs which allow fishing and economic impacts resulting from this refuges to these activities. If the refuges
hunting. Not all refuges have the correction because recreational establishing new fishing and hunting
necessary resources and landscape that activities never ceased at those refuges. programs were a pure addition to the
would make fishing and hunting We generally manage lands acquired current supply of such activities, it
opportunities available to the public. By as ‘‘waterfowl production areas’’ under would mean an estimated increase of
opening these refuges to new activities, the Migratory Bird Hunting and 8,352 user days of hunting and 975 user
we have determined that we can make Conservation Stamp Act (16 U.S.C. days of fishing (Table 2). These new
quality experiences available to the 718d(c) as part of wetland management fishing and hunting days would
public. This proposed rule both districts (WMDs). These WMDs are open generate: (1) Consumer surplus,1 and (2)
establishes hunting and/or fishing to the hunting of migratory game birds, expenditures associated with fishing
programs and expands existing upland game, big game, and sport and hunting on the refuges.
TABLE 2.—ESTIMATED CHANGE IN FISHING AND HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES IN 2006/07

Current hunting Total additional
Refuge and/or fishing Additional Additional fishing and
fishing days hunting days
days (FY04) hunting days
Agassiz ............................................................................................ 740 ............................ 75 75

Hamden Slough ............................................................................... 0 ............................ 325 325
Blackwater ....................................................................................... 11,390 ............................ 950 950
Cape May ........................................................................................ 8,550 500 ............................ 500
Whittlesey Creek .............................................................................. 100 ............................ 30 30
Bayou Cocodrie ............................................................................... 7,400 140 1,122 1,262
Tensas River .................................................................................... 28,850 ............................ 3,175 3,175
Upper Ouachita ................................................................................ 18,220 335 2,675 3,010
Total Days Per Year ................................................................. 75,250 975 8,352 9,327
Assuming the new days are a pure surplus of approximately $454,000 (Table 3). However, the participation
addition to the current supply, the annually ([975 days x $48.92 CS per trend is flat in fishing and hunting
additional days would create consumer day] + [8,352 days x $48.67 CS per day]) activities because the number of
1 The difference between the total value people
receive from the consumption of a particular good

and the total amount they pay for the good.
Americans participating in these where the activity is available will most hunting opportunities. Therefore, the
activities has been stagnant since 1991. likely be offset by other sites losing additional consumer surplus is likely to
Any increase in the supply of these participants, especially if the new sites be smaller.
activities introduced by adding refuges have higher quality fishing and/or
TABLE 3.—ESTIMATED CHANGE IN ANNUAL CONSUMER SURPLUS FROM ADDITIONAL FISHING AND HUNTING
OPPORTUNITIES IN 2006/07 (2005 $)
Total fishing and

Fishing Hunting hunting
Total Additional Days ................................................................................................. 975 8,352 9,327

Avg. Consumer Surplus per Day 2 ............................................................................ $48.92 $48.67
Change in Total Consumer Surplus .......................................................................... $47,697 $406,492 $454,189
In addition to benefits derived from estimates from the 2001 National Survey expenditures for these categories with
consumer surplus, this proposed rule of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife the maximum expected additional
would also have benefits from the Associated Recreation to identify participation on the Refuge System
recreation-related expenditures. Due to expenditures for food and lodging, yields approximately $68,700 in fishing-
the unavailability of site-specific transportation, and other incidental related expenditures and $831,300 in
expenditure data, we use the national expenses. Using the average hunting-related expenditures (Table 4).
TABLE 4.—ESTIMATION OF THE ADDITIONAL EXPENDITURES WITH AN INCREASE OF ACTIVITIES IN 7 REFUGES AND THE
OPENING OF 1 REFUGE TO FISHING AND/OR HUNTING FOR 2006/07
Current refuge Possible ad
U.S. total ex Average expenditures w/o ditional ref
penditures in expenditures duplication uge expend
2001 per day (FY2004) itures
Fishing:
Total Days Spent ......................................................................................... 557 Mil ......... ...................... 7,045,382 975
Total Expenditures ....................................................................................... 39.3 Bil ......... $70 $496,671,534 $68,734
Trip Related .................................................................................................. 16.2 Bil ......... $29 $204,287,312 $28,271
Food and Lodging ........................................................................................ 6.5 Bil ........... $12 $81,974,145 $11,344
Transportation .............................................................................................. 3.9 Bil ........... $7 $49,005,482 $6,782
Other ............................................................................................................ 5.8 Bil ........... $10 $73,307,685 $10,145
Hunting:
Total Days Spent ......................................................................................... 228 Mil ......... ...................... 2,378,813 8,352
Total Expenditures ....................................................................................... 22.7 Bil ......... $100 $236,759,998 $831,263
Trip Related .................................................................................................. 5.8 Bil ........... $25 $60,334,509 $211,834
Food and Lodging ........................................................................................ 2.7 Bil ........... $12 $28,142,621 $98,809
Transportation .............................................................................................. 2.0 Bil ........... $9 $20,554,019 $72,165
Other ............................................................................................................ 1.1 Bil ........... $5 $11,637,870 $40,860
By having ripple effects throughout developing local multipliers for each In summary, we estimate that the
the economy, these direct expenditures specific region.) additional fishing and hunting
are only part of the economic impact of Since we know that most of the opportunities would yield
waterfowl hunting. Using a national fishing and hunting occurs within 100 approximately $454,000 in consumer
impact multiplier for hunting activities miles of a participant’s residence, then surplus and $492,000 in recreation-
(2.73) derived from the report it is unlikely that most of this spending related expenditures annually. The 10-
‘‘Economic Importance of Hunting in would be ‘‘new’’ money coming into a year quantitative benefit for this rule
America’’ and a national impact local economy; therefore, this spending would be $4.9 million ($4.3 million
multiplier for sportfishing activities would be offset with a decrease in some discounted at 3 percent or $3.7 million
(2.79) from the report ‘‘Sportfishing in other sector of the local economy. The discounted at 7 percent).
America’’ for the estimated increase in net gain to the local economies would b. This proposed rule will not create
direct expenditures yields a total be no more than $2.5 million, and most inconsistencies with other agencies’
economic impact of approximately $2.5 likely considerably less. Since 80 actions. This action pertains solely to
million (2005 dollars) (Southwick percent of the participants travel less the management of the Refuge System.
Associates, Inc., 2003). (Using a local than 100 miles to engage in hunting and The fishing and hunting activities
impact multiplier would yield more fishing activities, their spending located on national wildlife refuges
accurate and smaller results. However, patterns would not add new money into account for approximately 1 percent of
we employed the national impact the local economy and, therefore, the the available supply in the United
multiplier due to the difficulty in real impact would be on the order of States. Any small, incremental change
$492,000 annually. in the supply of fishing and hunting
2 Due to the unavailability of consistent consumer consumer surplus estimates for fishing and for Outdoor Recreation Use Values with Emphasis on
surplus estimates for these various site-specific hunting are used for this analysis. The estimates are National Park Recreation,’’ October 2003.
activities, benefit transfer is used. National average from: Pam Kaval and John Loomis, ‘‘Updated
opportunities will not measurably for public comment a regulatory Planning and Review section, this is
impact any other agency’s existing flexibility analysis that describes the likely to be a substitute site for the
programs. effect of the rule on small entities (i.e., activity and not necessarily an increase
c. This proposed rule will not small businesses, small organizations, in participation rates for the activity. To
materially affect entitlements, grants, and small government jurisdictions). the extent visitors spend time and
user fees, loan programs, or the rights However, no regulatory flexibility money in the area of the refuge that they
and obligations of their recipients. This analysis is required if the head of an would not have spent there anyway,
proposed rule does not affect agency certifies that the rule would not they contribute new income to the
entitlement programs. There are no have a significant economic impact on regional economy and benefit local
grants or other Federal assistance a substantial number of small entities. businesses.
programs associated with public use of Thus, for a regulatory flexibility analysis Many small businesses within the
national wildlife refuges. to be required, impacts must exceed a retail trade industry (such as hotels, gas
d. This proposed rule will not raise threshold for ‘‘significant impact’’ and a stations, taxidermy shops, bait and
novel legal or policy issues. This threshold for a ‘‘substantial number of tackle shops, etc.) may benefit from
proposed rule adds three refuges to the small entities.’’ See 5 U.S.C. 605(b). some increased refuge visitation. A large
list of areas open for hunting and/or SBREFA amended the Regulatory percentage of these retail trade
sport fishing programs and increases the Flexibility Act to require Federal establishments in the majority of
activities available at seven other agencies to provide a statement of the affected counties qualify as small
refuges. This proposed rule continues factual basis for certifying that a rule businesses (Table 5).
the practice of allowing recreational would not have a significant economic We expect that the incremental
public use of national wildlife refuges. impact on a substantial number of small recreational opportunities will be
Many refuges in the Refuge System entities. scattered, and so we do not expect that
currently have opportunities for the This proposed rule does not increase the rule will have a significant
public to hunt and fish on refuge lands. the number of recreation types allowed economic effect (benefit) on a
on the System but establishes hunting substantial number of small entities in
Regulatory Flexibility Act and/or fishing programs on three refuges any region or nationally. Using the
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act and expands activities at six other estimate derived in the Regulatory
(as amended by the Small Business refuges. As a result, opportunities for Planning and Review section, we expect
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act wildlife-dependent recreation on approximately $492,000 to be spent in
[SBREFA] of 1996) (5 U.S.C. 601, et national wildlife refuges will increase. total in the refuges’ local economies.
seq.), whenever a Federal agency is The changes in the amount of allowed The maximum increase ($2.5 million if
required to publish a notice of use(s) are likely to increase visitor all spending were new money) at most
rulemaking for any proposed or final activity on these national wildlife would be less than 1 percent for local
rule, it must prepare and make available refuges. But, as stated in the Regulatory retail trade spending (Table 5).
TABLE 5.—COMPARATIVE EXPENDITURES FOR RETAIL TRADE ASSOCIATED WITH ADDITIONAL REFUGE VISITATION FOR
2006/2007
[Thousands, 2005 dollars]
Estimated
maximum Addition as Total num Establish.
Retail trade
Refuge/county(ies) addition a percent of ber retail with <10
in 2002 from new total establish. emp.
activities
Agassiz:
Marshall, MN ..................................................................................... $77,841.0 $3.7 0.005 43 35
Hamden Slough:
Becker, MN ....................................................................................... 340,523.3 15.8 0.005 159 117
Blackwater:
Dorchester, MD ................................................................................. 251,552.7 46.2 0.018 123 91
Cape May:
Cape May, NJ ................................................................................... 1,501,452.1 24.5 0.002 776 643
Whittlesey Creek:
Ashland, WI ...................................................................................... 179,600.0 1.5 0.001 94 70
Bayou Cocodrie:
Concordia, LA ................................................................................... 131,726.0 61.5 0.047 82 60
Tensas River:
Franklin, LA ....................................................................................... 199,210.3 51.5 0.026 83 63
Madison, LA ...................................................................................... 75,763.2 51.5 0.068 42 31
Tensas, LA ........................................................................................ 23,183.1 51.5 0.222 26 22
Upper Ouachita:
Morehouse, LA ................................................................................. 224,510.3 73.3 0.033 115 91
Union, LA .......................................................................................... 123,511.2 73.3 0.059 70 57
With the small increase in overall than a small benefit from the increased economic effect on a substantial number
spending anticipated from this proposed spending near the affected refuges. of small entities as defined under the
rule, it is unlikely that a substantial Therefore, we certify that this proposed Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601
number of small entities will have more rule will not have a significant et seq.). An initial/final Regulatory
Flexibility Analysis is not required. million annually in impact. Therefore, requires agencies to prepare Statements
Accordingly, a Small Entity Compliance this rule would have no measurable of Energy Effects when undertaking
Guide is not required. economic effect on the wildlife- certain actions. Because this proposed
dependent industry, which has annual rule would add three refuges to the list
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
sales of equipment and travel of areas open for hunting and/or sport
Fairness Act
expenditures of $72 billion nationwide. fishing and increase the activities at six
The proposed rule is not a major rule Refuges that establish hunting and refuges, and make minor changes to
under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small fishing programs may hire additional other refuges open to those activities, it
Business Regulatory Enforcement staff from the local community to assist is not a significant regulatory action
Fairness Act. We anticipate no with the programs, but this would not under E.O. 12866 and is not expected to
significant employment or small be a significant increase because we are significantly affect energy supplies,
business effects. This rule: only opening three refuges to hunting distribution, and use. Therefore, this
a. Would not have an annual effect on and/or fishing and only six refuges are action is a not a significant energy
the economy of $100 million or more. increasing activities by this proposed action and no Statement of Energy
The additional fishing and hunting rule. Effects is required.
opportunities at these refuges would
generate angler and hunter expenditures Unfunded Mandates Reform Act Consultation and Coordination With
with an economic impact estimated at Indian Tribal Governments (E.O.
Since this proposed rule would apply
$2.5 million per year (2005 dollars). 13175)
to public use of federally owned and
Consequently, the maximum benefit of managed refuges, it would not impose In accordance with E.O. 13175, we
this rule for businesses both small and an unfunded mandate on State, local, or have evaluated possible effects on
large would not be sufficient to make Tribal governments or the private sector federally recognized Indian tribes and
this a major rule. The impact would be of more than $100 million per year. The have determined that there are no
scattered across the country and would rule would not have a significant or effects. We coordinate recreational use
most likely not be significant in any unique effect on State, local, or Tribal on national wildlife refuges with Tribal
local area. governments or the private sector. A governments having adjoining or
b. Would not cause a major increase statement containing the information overlapping jurisdiction before we
in costs or prices for consumers, required by the Unfunded Mandates propose the regulations.
individual industries, Federal, State, or Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq.) is not
local government agencies, or Paperwork Reduction Act
required.
geographic regions. This proposed rule This regulation does not contain any
would have only a slight effect on the Takings (E.O. 12630) information collection requirements
costs of hunting and fishing In accordance with E.O. 12630, this other than those already approved by
opportunities for Americans. Under the proposed rule would not have the Office of Management and Budget
assumption that any additional hunting significant takings implications. This under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44
and fishing opportunities would be of regulation would affect only visitors at U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) (OMB Control
high quality, participants would be national wildlife refuges and describe Number is 1018–0102). See 50 CFR
attracted to the refuge. If the refuge were what they can do while they are on a 25.23 for information concerning that
closer to the participants’ residences, refuge. approval. An agency may not conduct or
then a reduction in travel costs would sponsor and a person is not required to
occur and benefit the participants. The Federalism (E.O. 13132) respond to a collection of information
Service does not have information to As discussed in the Regulatory unless it displays a currently valid OMB
quantify this reduction in travel cost but Planning and Review and Unfunded control number. We are seeking further
assumes that, since most people travel Mandates Reform Act sections above, OMB approval for other necessary
less than 100 miles to hunt and fish, the this proposed rule would not have information collection.
reduced travel cost would be small for sufficient Federalism implications to
the additional days of hunting and Endangered Species Act Section 7
warrant the preparation of a Federalism Consultation
fishing generated by this proposed rule. Assessment under E.O. 13132. In
We do not expect this proposed rule to preparing this proposed rule, we In preparation for new openings, we
affect the supply or demand for fishing worked with State governments. comply with section 7 of the
and hunting opportunities in the United Endangered Species Act. Copies of the
States and, therefore, it should not affect Civil Justice Reform (E.O. 12988) section 7 evaluations may be obtained
prices for fishing and hunting In accordance with E.O. 12988, the by contacting the regions listed under
equipment and supplies, or the retailers Office of the Solicitor has determined Available Information for Specific
that sell equipment. Additional refuge that the proposed rule would not Refuges. For the proposals to open, or to
hunting and fishing opportunities unduly burden the judicial system and add opportunities at, national wildlife
would account for less than 0.001 that it meets the requirements of refuges for hunting and/or fishing, we
percent of the available opportunities in sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2) of the Order. have determined that: At Hamden
the United States. The regulation would clarify established Slough National Wildlife Refuge, Bayou
c. Would not have significant adverse regulations and result in better Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge (for
effects on competition, employment, understanding of the regulations by the Louisiana black bear), and Tensas
investment, productivity, innovation, or refuge visitors. River National Wildlife Refuge the
the ability of United States’based actions are not likely to adversely affect
enterprises to compete with foreign- Energy Supply, Distribution or Use listed species or designated critical
based enterprises. This proposed rule (E.O. 13211) habitat. For the proposals at Bayou
represents only a small proportion of On May 18, 2001, the President issued Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge (with
recreational spending of a small number E.O. 13211 on regulations that regard to proposed black bear critical
of affected anglers and hunters, significantly affect energy supply, habitat and the bald eagle), Whittlesey
approximately a maximum of $2.5 distribution, and use. E.O. 13211 Creek National Wildlife Refuge, Cape
May National Wildlife Refuge, and NEPA compliance are available from the Region 6—Colorado, Kansas, Montana,
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, we refuges at the addresses provided below. Nebraska, North Dakota, South
have determined the actions will have Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Regional
Available Information for Specific
no affect on any listed species or critical Chief, National Wildlife Refuge
Refuges
habitat. For Upper Ouachita National System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Wildlife Refuge and Agassiz National Individual refuge headquarters retain Service, 134 Union Blvd., Lakewood,
Wildlife Refuge we have determined the information regarding public use Colorado 80228; Telephone (303)
actions may affect but are not likely to programs and conditions that apply to 236–8145
adversely affect listed species/critical their specific programs and maps of Region 7—Alaska. Regional Chief,
habitat. their respective areas. If the specific National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S.
We also comply with section 7 of the refuge you are interested in is not Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E.
ESA when developing Comprehensive mentioned below, then contact the Tudor Rd., Anchorage, Alaska 99503;
Conservation Plans (CCPs) and step- appropriate Regional offices listed Telephone (907) 786–3545
down management plans for public use below:
Primary Author
of refuges, and prior to implementing Region 1—California, Hawaii, Idaho,
Nevada, Oregon, and Washington. Leslie A. Marler, Management
any new or revised public recreation
Regional Chief, National Wildlife Analyst, Division of Conservation
program on a refuge as identified in 50
Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Planning and Policy, National Wildlife
CFR 26.32.
Service, Eastside Federal Complex, Refuge System is the primary author of
National Environmental Policy Act Suite 1692, 911 N.E. 11th Avenue, this rulemaking document.
We analyzed this proposed rule in Portland, Oregon 97232–4181; List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 32
accordance with the criteria of the Telephone (503) 231–6214
Region 2—Arizona, New Mexico, Fishing, Hunting, Reporting and
National Environmental Policy Act of recordkeeping requirements, Wildlife,
1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4332(C)) and Oklahoma, and Texas. Regional Chief,
National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Wildlife refuges.
516 Departmental Manual (DM) 6, For the reasons set forth in the
Appendix 1. This proposed rule does Fish and Wildlife Service, Box 1306,
500 Gold Avenue, Albuquerque, New preamble, we propose to amend title 50,
not constitute a major Federal action Chapter I, subchapter C of the Code of
significantly affecting the quality of the Mexico 87103; Telephone (505) 248–
7419 Federal Regulations as follows:
human environment. An environmental
Region 3—Illinois, Indiana, Iowa,
impact statement/assessment is not PART 32—[AMENDED]
Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio,
required. and Wisconsin. Regional Chief,
A categorical exclusion from NEPA 1. The authority citation for part 32
National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. continues to read as follows:
documentation applies to publication of Fish and Wildlife Service, 1 Federal
proposed amendments to refuge-specific Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k,
Drive, Federal Building, Fort Snelling, 664, 668dd–668ee, and 715i.
hunting and fishing regulations since it Twin Cities, Minnesota 55111;
is technical and procedural in nature, Telephone (612) 713–5401. Hamden 2. Amend § 32.7 ‘‘What refuge units
and the environmental effects are too Slough National Wildlife Refuge, are open to hunting and/or sport
broad, speculative, or conjectural to 21212 210th Street, Audubon, fishing?’’ by:
lend themselves to meaningful analysis Minnesota 56511; Telephone (218) a. Adding Holt Collier National
(516 DM 2, Appendix 1.10). Concerning 439–6319 Wildlife Refuge in the State of
the actions that are the subject of this Region 4—Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi;
proposed rulemaking, NEPA has been Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, b. Adding Benton Lake Wetland
complied with at the project level where Mississippi, North Carolina, Management District, Bowdoin Wetland
each proposal was developed. This is Tennessee, South Carolina, Puerto Management District, Charles M. Russell
consistent with the Department of the Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Regional Wetland Management District,
Interior instructions for compliance Chief, National Wildlife Refuge Northeast Montana Wetland
with NEPA where actions are covered System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Management District, and Northwest
sufficiently by an earlier environmental Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Montana Wetland Management District
document (516 DM 3.2A). Atlanta, Georgia 30345; Telephone in the State of Montana; and
Prior to the addition of a refuge to the (404) 679–7166. Holt Collier National c. Revising the name of ACE Basin
list of areas open to hunting and fishing Wildlife Refuge, 728 Yazoo Refuge National Wildlife Refuge to read Ernest
in 50 CFR part 32, we develop hunting Road, Hollandale, Mississippi 38748; F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife
and fishing plans for the affected Telephone (662) 839–2638 Refuge in the State of South Carolina
refuges. We incorporate these proposed Region 5—Connecticut, Delaware, and placing the revised listing in the
refuge hunting and fishing activities in District of Columbia, Maine, correct alphabetical order.
the refuge CCPs and/or other step-down Maryland, Massachusetts, New 3. Amend § 32.20 Alabama by:
a. Revising paragraph C.2. of Cahaba
management plans, pursuant to our Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,
River National Wildlife Refuge;
refuge planning guidance in 602 Fish Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont,
b. Revising paragraph B.7. of Choctaw
and Wildlife Service Manual (FW) 1, 3, Virginia and West Virginia. Regional
National Wildlife Refuge; and
and 4. We prepare these CCPs and step- Chief, National Wildlife Refuge c. Revising paragraphs B.5. and C.4. of
down plans in compliance with section System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge to read
102(2)(C) of NEPA, and the Council on Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive,
as follows:
Environmental Quality’s regulations for Hadley, Massachusetts 01035–9589;
implementing NEPA in 40 CFR parts Telephone (413) 253–8306. Cape May § 32.20 Alabama.
1500–1508. We invite the affected National Wildlife Refuge, 24 Kimbles * * * * *
public to participate in the review, Beach Road, Cape May Court House,
development, and implementation of New Jersey 08210; Telephone (609) Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
these plans. Copies of all plans and 463–0994 * * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * residences, and the posted No-Hunt 12. We prohibit hunting within 150
* * * * * Zone encompassing refuge headquarters feet (45 m) of roads and trails open to
2. We prohibit the use of firearms for and area bounded by the 10-Mile (16 motor vehicle use.
hunting deer on the refuge. However, km) Pronghorn Drive auto tour loop. 13. We prohibit marking trails with
you may archery hunt in the portions of B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow tape, ribbon, paint, or any other
the refuge that are open for deer hunting hunting of cottontail rabbit, coyote, and substance other than biodegradable
during the archery, shotgun, and skunk on designated areas of the refuge materials.
muzzleloader seasons established by the in accordance with State regulations 14. We allow the use of nonmotorized
State. subject to the following conditions: boats during the hunting season, but we
1. Conditions A1 through A3 apply. prohibit hunters leaving boats on the
* * * * *
2. We require hunting groups using refuge overnight (see § 27.93 of this
Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge more than four horses to possess and chapter).
* * * * * carry a refuge special use permit. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * 3. We require each hunter using hunting of deer and turkey on
horses to provide water and feed and designated areas of the refuge in
* * * * * clear all horse manure from campsites.
7. We prohibit the mooring and accordance with State regulations
4. We prohibit upland game hunting subject to the following conditions:
storing of boats from legal sunset to on the refuge from June 1 through
legal sunrise. 1. Conditions B1 and B4 through B14
August 19. apply.
* * * * * C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
2. Archery/crossbow season for deer
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge * * * * * and turkey begins October 1 and
2. Conditions A1 through A3, B2, and continues through December 10.
* * * * * B3 apply.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * 3. The refuge will conduct one youth-
* * * * * only (between ages 12–15 at the
* * * * *
5. We prohibit the mooring and Havasu National Wildlife Refuge beginning of the gun deer season in
storing of boats from 11⁄2 hours after Zone 7) quota deer hunt. This hunt will
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * take place after the archery season
legal sunset to 11⁄2 hours before legal *
sunrise. (typically in December). Specific hunt
* * * * * dates and application procedures will
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
11. * * * be available at the refuge office in
* * * * * September. We restrict hunt participants
* * * * *
4. All youth hunters age 15 and under viii. We allow waterfowl hunting on to those selected for a quota permit,
must remain within sight and normal Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. except that one nonhunting adult age 21
voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, Waterfowl hunting ends at 12 p.m. or older must accompany the youth
possessing a license. We allow youth (noon) MST. Hunters must be out of the hunter during the youth hunt.
gun deer hunting (ages 10–15) within slough area by 1 p.m. MST. 4. We open spring and fall archery
the Bradley Unit on weekends during
* * * * * turkey hunting during the State spring
October where an adult must supervise
13. We prohibit the use of all air- and fall turkey season for this zone.
youth age 15 or under. One adult may
thrust boats and/or air-cooled 5. We close spring archery turkey
supervise no more than one youth
propulsion engines, including floating hunting during scheduled turkey quota
hunter.
aircraft. gun hunts.
* * * * * 14. Hunting dogs must be under the 6. The refuge will conduct one 2-day
4. Amend § 32.22 Arizona by: immediate control of the hunter at all youth-only (age 15 and under at the
a. Revising paragraphs A.1 through times. beginning of the spring turkey season)
A.3, B., and C.2. of Buenos Aires quota spring turkey hunt and one 2-day
National Wildlife Refuge; and * * * * *
5. Amend § 32.23 Arkansas by: quota spring turkey hunt (typically in
b. Revising paragraph A.11.viii. and
a. Revising paragraphs B.6., B.12., April). Specific hunt dates and
adding paragraphs A.13. and A.14. of
adding paragraphs B.13., and B.14., application procedures will be available
Havasu National Wildlife Refuge;
revising paragraphs C., D.1., D.7., D.8., at the refuge office in January. We
§ 32.22 Arizona. D.9., D.10., and adding paragraphs D.11. restrict hunt participants to those
* * * * * through D.14. of Holla Bend National selected for a quota permit, except that
Wildlife Refuge; and one nonhunting adult age 21 or older
Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge b. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.6., must accompany the youth hunter
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * A.8., A.10., A.15., C.7., C.8., C.12., and during the youth hunt.
* C.16. of White River National Wildlife 7. An adult age 21 or older must
1. We allow portable or temporary Refuge to read as follows: accompany and be within sight or
blinds and stands, but you must remove normal voice contact of hunters age 15
§ 32.23 Arkansas. and under. One adult may supervise no
them at the end of each hunt day.
2. We prohibit the use of flagging * * * * * more than one youth hunter.
tape, reflective tape, or other signs or Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge 8. We only allow portable deer stands.
markers used to identify paths to mark Hunters may erect stands 2 days before
tree stands, blinds, or other areas. * * * * * the start of the season and must remove
3. The No-Hunt Zones include all B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * the stands from the refuge within 2 days
Service property east of milepost 7 of * * * * * after the season ends (see § § 27.93 and
Arivaca Road within the Arivaca Creek 6. We prohibit possession or use of 27.94 of this chapter).
Management Area, all Service property alcoholic beverage(s) while hunting (see 9. Hunters must permanently affix the
in Brown Canyon, all Service property § 32.2(j)). owner’s name and address to all deer
within 1⁄4 mile (.4 km) of refuge * * * * * stands on the refuge.
10. We prohibit the use of dogs during § 27.42(b) of this chapter). We define Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee
big game hunting. ‘‘loaded’’ as shells in the gun or ignition National Wildlife Refuge
11. We prohibit hunting from paved, device on a muzzleloader. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
graveled, and mowed roads and mowed * * * * * *
trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. * * * 1. You must possess and carry a
12. We prohibit hunting with the aid signed refuge waterfowl hunt permit
of bait, salt, or ingestible attractant (see * * * * *
7. You may hunt the North or South while hunting. Only original permits are
§ 32.2(h)). lawful. Internet copies are not valid.
13. We prohibit all forms of organized Unit by muzzleloader or modern gun
with a quota hunt permit. You may only 2. We allow hunting in the interior of
drives. the refuge south of latitude line
14. You must check all game at the take one deer of either sex. We list the
season in the refuge hunt brochure/ 26.27.130 and north of mile markers 12
refuge check station. and 14. We prohibit hunting from
D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport permit.
canals, levees, or those areas posted as
fishing and frogging in accordance with 8. We allow muzzleloader hunting on closed.
State regulations subject to the the North Unit for 4 consecutive days 3. The refuge open waterfowl season
following conditions: following the 3-day muzzleloader quota is concurrent with the State season. The
1. Conditions B7, B8, and B10 apply. hunt. refuge participates in both the early
* * * * * * * * * * experimental and regular seasons.
7. We will allow only bank fishing in 12. If you harvest deer and turkey on Hunters may only take duck and coot.
Long Lake year-round from legal sunrise the refuge, you must immediately record * * * * *
to legal sunset. Access to this bank the zone number on your hunting 11. Hunters must complete a daily bag
fishing area is through the parking area license and later at an official check report card and place it in an entrance
off of Hwy 155. station. fee canister each day prior to exiting the
8. We only allow bow fishing from * * * * * refuge.
legal sunrise to legal sunset during
August. 16. We allow access and refuge use * * * * *
9. We allow frogging from May 1 to during quota hunt to anglers and 13. We only allow boats equipped
May 31. We only allow frogging on nonconsumptive users. with outboards or electric motors and
those areas of the old river channel that * * * * * nonmotorized boats. We prohibit
connect with the Arkansas River. airboats, Hovercraft, and personal
6. Amend § 32.28 Florida by:
10. Anglers must enter and exit the watercraft (Go Devils, Jet Skis, jet boats,
a. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.3., and Wave Runners).
refuge from designated roads and A.11., A.13., A.14., A.15., and adding
parking areas. 14. We require all boats operating
paragraphs A.16., and A.17., revising outside of the main perimeter canals
11. We prohibit anglers from leaving paragraphs D.8., D.9., and removing
their boats unattended overnight on any (the L–40 Canal, L–39 Canal, L–7 Canal,
paragraph D.10. of Arthur R. Marshall and L–101 Canal) in interior areas of the
portion of the refuge (see § 27.93 of this Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge;
chapter). refuge and within the hunt area, to fly
b. Revising paragraphs D.2., D.4., D.5., a 12 inch by 12 inch (30 cm x 30 cm)
12. We require a Special Use Permit and adding paragraphs D.6., D.7., and
for all commercial fishing activities on orange flag, 10 feet (3 m) above the
D.8. of Hobe Sound National Wildlife vessel’s waterline.
the refuge. Refuge; 15. We prohibit motorized vehicles of
13. We prohibit possessing turtle (see
c. Revising paragraphs D.4. through any type on the levees and undesignated
§ 27.21 of this chapter).
D.14. and adding paragraphs D.15. routes (see § 27.31 of this chapter).
14. We prohibit hovercraft, personal
through D.20. of J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling 16. Hunters, their vehicles, boats,
watercraft (Jet Skis, etc.), and airboats.
National Wildlife Refuge; equipment, and other belongings are
* * * * * subject to inspection by Service law
d. Revising paragraphs A.7. and A.10.,
White River National Wildlife Refuge adding paragraph A.16., revising enforcement officers.
paragraphs B.1., B.2., B.3., C.1., C.7., 17. For emergencies or to report
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * violations, contact law enforcement
* and C.23., removing paragraph C.24.,
and redesignating paragraphs C.25. and personnel at 1–800–307–5789. Law
* * * * * enforcement officers may be monitoring
C.26. as paragraphs C.24. and C.25. of
2. We allow duck hunting from legal VHF Channel 16.
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife
shooting hours until 12:00 p.m (noon). * * * * *
Refuge;
* * * * * e. Revising paragraphs A., D.2., D.3., D. Sport Fishing. * * *
6. You may take coot and woodcock D.9., and D.11. of Merritt Island * * * * *
during the State season. National Wildlife Refuge; 8. Conditions A13, A14, A15, and A17
* * * * * f. Revising paragraphs B.3. through apply.
8. Waterfowl hunters may enter and B.9., revising the introductory text of 9. Anglers, their vehicles, boats,
access the refuge no earlier than 4:30 paragraph C., revising paragraphs C.7. equipment, and other belongings are
a.m. through C.10., and C.12. of St. Marks subject to inspection by Service law
* * * * * National Wildlife Refuge; and enforcement officers.
10. We prohibit boating December 1 * * * * *
g. Revising paragraphs C., D.6., and

through January 31 in the South Unit D.7. and removing paragraphs D.8. and
Waterfowl Hunt Area, except from 4:30 Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge
D.9. of St. Vincent National Wildlife
a.m. to 1 p.m. on designated hunt days. Refuge to read as follows: D. Sport Fishing. * * *
* * * * * * * * * *
15. We prohibit loaded weapons in a § 32.28 Florida. 2. We allow salt-water fishing along
vehicle or boat while under power (see * * * * * the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River
Lagoon year-round in accordance with 15. We prohibit the use of cast nets Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
State recreational fishing regulations. from Wildlife Drive or any structure A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
* * * * * affixed to shore. allow hunting of duck and coot on
4. We only allow the use of rods and 16. All fish must remain in whole designated areas of the refuge in
reels and poles and lines, and anglers condition. accordance with State regulations
must attend them at all times. 17. We prohibit consumption of
subject to the following conditions:
alcohol or possession of open alcohol
5. We allow only two poles per angler 1. You must possess and carry a
containers on refuge lands and waters
and those poles must be attended at all current signed Merritt Island National
(see § 32.2(j)).
times (In conjunction with the Martin 18. We prohibit airboats, Hovercraft, Wildlife Refuge hunt permit at all times
County, Florida two-pole ordinance.) and personal watercraft (Go Devils, Jet while hunting waterfowl on the refuge.
6. We prohibit motorized vehicles of 2. You must possess and carry (or
Skis, jet boats, and Wave Runners).
any type on the fire roads, undesignated 19. Vessels must not exceed slow hunt within 30 yards (27 m) of a hunter
routes, and areas posted as closed (see speed/minimum wake in refuge waters. who possesses) a valid refuge waterfowl
§ 27.31 of this chapter). 20. We close to public entry islands hunting quota permit while hunting
7. Anglers, their vehicles, boats, (including rookery islands) except for areas 1 or 4 from the beginning of the
equipment, and other belongings are designated trails. regular waterfowl season through
subject to inspection by Service law December 31. No more than four
* * * * *
enforcement officers. hunters will hunt using a single valid
8. For emergencies or to report Lower Suwannee National Wildlife refuge waterfowl hunting quota permit.
violations, contact law enforcement Refuge 3. You may hunt Wednesdays,
personnel at 1–800–307–5789. Law A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * Saturdays, Sundays, and all Federal
enforcement officers may be monitoring * holidays that fall within the State’s
VHF Channel 16. waterfowl season.
* * * * * 4. You may hunt in four designated
J. N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife 7. We prohibit hunting from all refuge
areas of the refuge as delineated in the
Refuge roads open to public vehicle travel. We
refuge hunting regulations map. We
prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m)
* * * * * prohibit hunters to enter the normal or
of the Dixie Mainline and Lower
D. Sport Fishing. * * * expanded restricted areas of the
Suwannee Nature Drive (Levy Loop
Kennedy Space Center.
* * * * * Road). 5. You may only hunt waterfowl on
4. We allow the take of blue crab with * * * * * refuge-established hunt days from the
the use of dip nets only. 10. We prohibit guiding or legal shooting time until 1 p.m.
5. The daily limit of blue crab is 20 participating in a guided hunt where a 6. You may enter no earlier than 4
per person (including no more than 10 fee is charged. a.m. for the purpose of waterfowl
females). * * * * * hunting.
6. We prohibit kite surfing, kite 16. We prohibit cleaning of game 7. We require all hunters to
boarding, wind surfing, sail boarding, within 1,000 feet (300 m) of any successfully complete a State-approved
and any similar type of activities. developed public recreation area, game hunter education course.
7. We only allow vessels propelled by check station, or gate. 8. We require an adult, age 18 or
polling, paddling, or floating in the post B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * older, to supervise hunters under age
‘‘no-motor zone’’ of the Ding Darling 1. Conditions A1 through A16 apply. 18.
Wilderness Area. All motors, including 2. You may only possess .22 caliber 9. We prohibit accessing a hunt area
electric motors, must be in a nonuse rimfire rifle (.22 magnum prohibited) from Black Point Wildlife Drive. You
position (out of the water) when in the firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter), may not leave vehicles parked on Black
‘‘no-motor zone.’’ shotguns with shot no larger than 4 Point Wildlife Drive, Playalinda Beach
8. We prohibit camping on all refuge common and bows with arrows that Road, or Scrub Ridge Trail (see § 27.31
lands and overnight mooring of vessels have judo or blunt tips. We prohibit of this chapter).
on all refuge waters. possession of arrows capable of taking 10. We prohibit construction of
9. You may only launch vessels at big game during the upland game permanent blinds (see § 27.92 of this
designated sites on the refuge. hunting season. chapter) or digging into dikes.
10. We allow public access to Wildlife 3. We allow night hunting in 11. We prohibit hunting or shooting
Drive and Indigo Trail beginning at 7:30 accordance with State regulations for within 15 feet (4.5 m) or shooting from
a.m., except on Fridays, when we close raccoon and opossum on Wednesday any portion of a dike, dirt road, or
Wildlife Drive to all public access. through Saturday nights from legal railroad grade.
11. All visitors (e.g., anglers and sunset until legal sunrise during the 12. We prohibit hunting or shooting
photographers) must exit refuge lands month of February. within 150 yards (135 m) of SR 402, SR
and waters no later than 1⁄2 hour after * * * * * 406, or any paved road right-of-way.
legal sunset. C. Big Game Hunting. * * * 13. All hunters must stop at posted
12. We allow fishing and crabbing 1. Conditions A1 through A16 apply. refuge waterfowl check stations and
from the bank on the impoundment side * * * * * report statistical hunt information to
only (left side) of Wildlife Drive. We 7. We prohibit hunting from a tree in refuge personnel.
prohibit all public entry into the which a metal object has been inserted * * * * *
impoundments. (see § 32.2(i)). D. Sport Fishing. * * *

13. We prohibit commercial fishing * * * * * * * * * *
and crabbing (see § 27.21 of this 23. You may only take bearded 2. We prohibit fishing after legal
chapter). turkeys and only during the State spring sunset or before legal sunrise, except
14. We prohibit the possession or use turkey season. that we allow fishing at night from a
of seines or trot lines. * * * * * vessel in the open waters of Mosquito
Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, Banana game limits. Contact the refuge office for access to hunt areas will be on foot or
River, and Haulover Canal. specific dates. by bicycle from these areas.
3. We allow launching of boats for 10. The bag limit for white-tailed deer 4. Hunt hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal
night fishing activities only from Bair’s is two deer per scheduled hunt period. sunrise until 3 p.m. for the sambar deer
Cove, Beacon 42, and Bio Lab boat We allow hunters to harvest two hunt. All other hunt times will be in
ramps. antlerless deer per scheduled hunt accordance with State regulations.
* * * * * period. We define antlerless deer as no 5. We restrict camping and fires (see
9. Vessels must not exceed idle speed visible antler above the hairline. State § 27.95(a) of this chapter) to the two
in Bairs Cove and KARS Marina. daily bag limits apply to antlerless deer. designated camping areas. We may
Or hunters may harvest one antlerless restrict or ban fires during dry periods.
* * * * * 6. We prohibit the use or possession
11. We prohibit fishing within the deer and one antlered deer per hunt.
Antlered deer must have at least 3 of alcoholic beverages during the refuge
normal or expanded restricted areas of hunt period (see § 32.2(j)).
the Kennedy Space Center (KSC), unless points, 1 inch (2.5 cm) or greater in
length on one antler to be harvested. We 7. You may only set up tree stands
those areas are officially designated by after you check in, and you must
KSC as special fishing opportunity sites. prohibit harvesting of spike-antlered
bucks. There is no limit on feral hogs. remove them from the island at the end
* * * * * of the hunt (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of
The scheduled hunt periods vary,
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge contact the refuge office for specific this chapter).
8. You may only retrieve game from
* * * * * dates.
the closed areas if accompanied by a
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * * * * * * refuge officer.
* * * * * 12. There is one mobility-impaired 9. We issue permits for the sambar
3. You may use .22 caliber or small hunt on the Panacea Unit in the area deer hunt by random drawing. You may
rim-fired rifles, shotguns with nontoxic west of County Road 372. Hunters may obtain applications from the refuge
shot (ι4 bird shot or smaller) (see § have an able-bodied hunter accompany office.
32.2(k)), or muzzleloaders. You may use them. You may transfer permits issued 10. We limit weapons to primitive
shotgun slugs, buckshot, or archery to able-bodied assistants. We limit those weapons on the sambar deer hunt and
equipment to take feral hogs. We hunt teams to harvesting white-tailed the primitive weapons white-tailed deer
prohibit the use or possession of other deer and feral hog within the limits hunt. We limit the archery hunt to bow
weapons. described in condition C10. Contact the and arrow. Weapons must meet all State
4. You must unload all firearms for refuge office for specific dates. regulations. We prohibit crossbows
transport in vehicles (uncap * * * * * during our hunts except with State
muzzleloaders) (see § 27.42 of this permit.
St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge 11. We only allow stand, still, and
chapter).
5. We prohibit dogs in the hunt area. * * * * * stalk hunting. We prohibit game drives.
6. There is no limit on the size or C. Big Game Hunting. We allow 12. We prohibit the use of flagging,
number of feral hog that hunters may hunting of white-tailed deer, sambar paint, blazes, or reflective trail markers.
take. deer, raccoon, and feral hog on 13. We prohibit target practice on the
7. We allow hunting on designated designated areas of the refuge in refuge (see § 27.42 of this chapter). You
areas of the refuge. Contact the refuge accordance with State regulations may discharge muzzleloaders at the
office for specific dates. subject to the following conditions: designated discharge area between 5
8. We prohibit hunting from any 1. We require refuge permits. The a.m. and 9 p.m.
named or numbered road. permits are nontransferable, and the 14. Nonmovement stand hours for all
9. We prohibit cleaning of game hunter must possess and carry them hunts will be from legal morning
within 1,000 feet (300 m) of any while hunting. Only signed permits are shooting time until 9 a.m.
15. We prohibit discharging of
residence, developed public recreation valid. We only allow people with a
weapons (including cap firing) in
area, or game check station. signed refuge hunt permit on the island
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow campgrounds (see § 27.42 of this
during the hunt periods. Contact the
hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, chapter).
refuge office for details on obtaining a 16. Weapons must have the caps
and either-sex turkey in accordance permit. We will charge fees for the removed from muzzleloaders and
with State regulations subject to the hunts. arrows quivered before and after legal
following conditions: 2. We restrict hunting to three hunting shooting hours.
* * * * * periods: sambar deer, raccoon, and feral 17. Hunters must check out at the
7. We prohibit the use of flagging, hog (primitive weapons); white-tailed check station prior to leaving the refuge
paint, blazes, or reflective trail markers. deer, raccoon, and feral hog (archery); at the end of their hunt. A refuge staff
8. There are two fall archery hunts: and white-tailed deer, raccoon, and feral member or volunteer must check the
hunters may harvest either-sex deer, hog (primitive weapons). Contact the campsites before the hunters leave the
either-sex turkey, or feral hog during the refuge office for specific dates. Hunters refuge.
fall archery hunts. There will be a fall may check in and set up campsites and 18. We prohibit motorized equipment,
archery hunt on the Panacea and stands 1 day prior to the scheduled generators, or land vehicles (except
Wakulla Units. We prohibit other hunt. Hunters must leave the island and bicycles).
weapons in the hunt area (see § 27.43 remove all equipment by 11 a.m. the 19. Bag limits:
of this chapter). Contact the refuge office day following the scheduled hunt. i. Sambar deer hunt—one sambar deer
for specific dates. 3. Hunters must check in at the check of either sex, no limit on feral hog or
9. There are two modern gun hunts. stations on the island. We restrict entry raccoon.
Modern guns must meet State onto St. Vincent Island to the Indian ii. Archery hunt—one white-tailed
requirements. We will hold one hunt on Pass and West Pass Campsites. We deer of either sex (no spotted fawns or
the Panacea Unit and one on the restrict entry during the sambar deer spike bucks), no limits on feral hog or
Wakulla Unit. See condition C10 for hunt to the West Pass Campsite. All raccoon.
iii. Primitive weapons hunt—one voice contact of an adult age 21 or older October archery hunt, the November
white-tailed deer buck having one or possessing a valid hunting license. One gun hunt, and the March hog hunt. You
more forked antlers at least 5 inches adult may supervise no more than one must remove your stand by legal sunset
(12.5 cm) in length visible above the youth hunter. of the second day of each 2-day period.
hairline with points greater than 1 inch * * * * * Your name, address, and phone number
(12.5 cm) in length; we issue a limited must be marked on your stand.
number of either-sex permits. If you Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
have an either-sex permit, the bag limit * * * * *
is one deer that may be antlerless or a C. Big Game Hunting. * * * Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge
buck legal antler configuration. There is * * * * * * * * * *
no limit on feral hog or raccoon. 2. Each hunter may place one stand C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
20. We prohibit bringing live game on the refuge during the week preceding * * * * *
into the check station. each hunt, but you must remove stands 8. We allow bows (no crossbows) and
21. Hunters must observe quiet time by the end of each hunt (see § § 27.93 muzzleloading rifles during the
in the campground between 9 p.m. and and 27.94 of this chapter). primitive weapons hunt.
5 a.m. We prohibit loud or boisterous * * * * * 9. We allow shotguns, 20 gauge or
behavior or activity. 9. During the archery hunt we allow larger (slugs only), centerfire rifles of .22
22. We prohibit domestic animals. only bows (no crossbows). caliber or larger, bows (no crossbows),
D. Sport Fishing. * * * and primitive weapons during the gun
* * * * *
* * * * * D. Sport Fishing. * * * hunt.
6. We only allow the use of rods and * * * * *
reels or poles and lines in the refuge * * * * *
3. We close the Barbour River Landing 8. Amend § 32.32 Illinois by:
lakes. You must attend your fishing a. Revising the introductory text of
(boat ramp and parking areas) to the
equipment at all times. paragraph A., revising paragraph A.2.,
7. You may only take fish species and public from 12 a.m. (midnight) to 4 a.m.
adding paragraph A.3., and revising
fish limits authorized by State Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge paragraph D. of Chautauqua National
regulations. We prohibit the taking of Wildlife Refuge;
* * * * *
frog or turtle. C. Big Game Hunting. * * * b. Revising Crab Orchard National
* * * * * * * * * * Wildlife Refuge;
7. Amend § 32.29 Georgia by: 2. * * * c. Revising paragraphs A., B.1., C.1.,
a. Revising paragraph D.4. of Banks and D. of Cypress Creek National
Lake National Wildlife Refuge; * * * * *
v. You must tag your deer with Wildlife Refuge;
b. Adding paragraph C.22. of Bond d. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., B.,
special refuge tags. There is a limit of
Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; C., and D.1. of Emiquon National
c. Revising paragraphs C.2., C.9., and two deer of either sex per day.
Wildlife Refuge;
D.3. of Harris Neck National Wildlife * * * * * e. Revising paragraphs D.3. and D.4.
Refuge; Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge of Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge;
d. Revising paragraph C.2.v. of f. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., B.,
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; * * * * * C., and D. of Middle Mississippi River
e. Adding paragraph C.18. of C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
National Wildlife Refuge; and
Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge; * * * * * g. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., B.,
f. Revising paragraphs C.3., C.5., 18. Youth hunters age 15 and under C., and D.4. of Two Rivers National
redesignating paragraphs C.6. through must remain within sight and normal Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
C.10. as paragraphs C.7. through C.11. voice contact of an adult age 21 or older
and adding a new paragraph C.6. of possessing a valid hunting license. One § 32.32 Illinois.
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge; and adult may supervise no more than one * * * * *
g. Revising paragraphs C.8. and C.9. of youth hunter.
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge
Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge to * * * * *
read as follows: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge allow hunting of waterfowl on
§ 32.29 Georgia. * * * * * designated areas of the refuge in
* * * * * C. Big Game Hunting. * * * accordance with State regulations
* * * * * subject to the following conditions:
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge
3. We only allow bows (no crossbows) * * * * *
* * * * * for deer and hog hunting during the 2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys,
D. Sport Fishing. * * * archery hunt. blinds, and blind materials at the end of
* * * * * * * * * * each day’s hunt (see § § 27.93 and 27.94
4. We prohibit swimming, wading, jet 5. We only allow shotguns with slugs, of this chapter).
skiing, water skiing, and the use of muzzleloaders, and bows (no 3. We prohibit the construction or use
airboats. crossbows) for deer and hog hunting of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds
* * * * * throughout the designated hunt area (see § 27.92 of this chapter).
during the November gun hunt and the * * * * *
Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

March hog hunt. However, we allow D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on
* * * * * high-powered rifles north of Interstate designated areas of the refuge in
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * Highway 95 only. We prohibit accordance with State regulations
* * * * * handguns. subject to the following conditions:
22. Youth hunters age 15 and under 6. You may place one stand on the 1. We allow fishing on Lake
must remain within sight and normal refuge for 2 consecutive days during the Chautauqua from January 15 through
October 15. We prohibit fishing in the campgrounds, marinas, boat ramps, 7. Anglers must attach a buoyed
Waterfowl Hunting Area during the public roads, and established hiking device that is visible on the water’s
waterfowl hunting season. trails listed in the refuge trails brochure. surface to all trotlines.
2. We allow bank fishing from legal 3. We prohibit hunters using rifles or 8. Anglers may use all noncommercial
sunrise to legal sunset from October 16 handguns with ammunition larger than fishing methods, except they may not
to January 14 between the boat ramp .22 caliber rimfire, except they may use use any underwater breathing
and the fishing trail in the North Pool black powder firearms up to and apparatus.
and from Goofy Ridge Public Access to including .40 caliber. 9. On A–41, Bluegill, Managers,
the west gate of the north pool water C. Big Game Hunting. We allow Honkers, and Vistors Ponds:
control structure. hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey i. Anglers may fish only from legal
3. Motorboats must not exceed ‘‘noon designated areas of the refuge in sunrise to legal sunset March 15 through
wake’’ speeds. accordance with State regulations September 30.
4. The public may not enter Weis subject to the following conditions: ii. We prohibit anglers from using
Lake on the Cameron-Billsbach Unit of 1. We require all deer and turkey boats or floatation devices.
the refuge from October 16 through hunters using the restricted use area to 10. Anglers may not submerge any
January 14. check in at the refuge visitor contact pole or similar object to take or locate
station prior to hunting. any fish.
Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge 11. Organizers of all fishing events
2. We allow deer hunting with
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We archery equipment only in the following must possess a refuge-issued permit.
allow hunting of waterfowl on areas: 12. We prohibit anglers from fishing
designated areas of the refuge in i. In the controlled goose hunting within 250 yards (225 m) of an occupied
accordance with State regulations area; waterfowl hunting blind.
subject to the following conditions: ii. On all refuge lands north of Illinois 13. We restrict motorboats to slow
1. Hunters may hunt waterfowl, by State Route 13; and speeds leaving ‘‘no wake’’ in Cambria
daily permit drawing, on the controlled iii. In the area north of the Crab Neck, and within 150 feet (45 m) of any
areas of Grassy Point, Carterville, and Orchard Lake emergency spillway and shoreline, swimming area, marina
Greenbriar land areas, as well as on west of Crab Orchard Lake. entrance, boat ramp, or causeway tunnel
Orchard, Sawmill, Turkey, and Grassy 3. We prohibit big game hunting on Crab Orchard, Little Grassy, or Devils
islands from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise within 50 yards (45 m) of all designated Kitchen Lakes.
to posted closing times each day during public use facilities, including but not
the goose season. Hunters may hunt Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
limited to parking areas, picnic areas,
waterfowl in these areas, including the campgrounds, marinas, boat ramps, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
lake shoreline, only from existing refuge public roads, and established hiking allow hunting of duck, goose, coot,
blinds during the goose season. trails listed in the refuge trails brochure. woodcock, dove, and snipe on
2. We prohibit waterfowl hunting in 4. You must remove all portable designated areas of the refuge in
the restricted use area of Crab Orchard hunting stands, blinds, and other accordance with State regulations
Lake. hunting equipment from the refuge at subject to the following conditions:
3. We prohibit the construction or use the end of each day’s hunt (see § § 27.93 1. We require hunters to possess and
of permanent blinds, stands, platforms, and 27.94 of this chapter). carry a free refuge hunting permit while
or scaffolds (see § 27.92 of this chapter). 5. Condition A3 applies. hunting on the refuge.
4. Hunting blinds must be a minimum D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport 2. Hunters must remove all boats,
of 200 yards (180 m) apart. fishing on designated areas of the refuge decoys, blinds, blind materials, stands,
5. Hunters must remove all boats, in accordance with State regulations and platforms (see § § 27.93 and 27.94
decoys, blinds, blind materials, and subject to the following conditions: of this chapter) brought onto the refuge
other personal equipment (see § § 27.93 1. On Crab Orchard Lake west of Wolf at the end of each day’s hunt.
and 27.94 of this chapter) from the Creek Road: 3. We prohibit the construction or use
refuge at the end of each day’s hunt. i. Anglers may fish from boats all of permanent blinds, platforms, and
6. Goose hunters outside the year. scaffolds (see § 27.92 of this chapter).
controlled goose hunting area on Crab ii. Anglers must remove all trotlines/ 4. We prohibit outboard motors larger
Orchard Lake must hunt from a blind jugs from legal sunrise until legal sunset than 10 hp.
that is on shore or anchored a minimum from the Friday immediately prior to 5. We prohibit the use of paint,
of 200 yards (180 m) away from any Memorial Day through Labor Day. flagging, reflectors, tacks, or other
shoreline. Waterfowl hunters may also 2. On Crab Orchard Lake east of Wolf manmade materials to mark trails or
hunt on the east shoreline in Grassy Creek Road: hunting locations.
Bay. i. Anglers may fish from boats March 6. We allow dove hunting beginning
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow 15 through September 30. on September 1 and continuing on the
hunting of upland game on designated ii. Anglers may fish all year at the following Mondays, Wednesdays, and
areas of the refuge in accordance with Wolf Creek and Route 148 causeways. Saturdays throughout the State season.
State regulations subject to the 3. Anglers must check and remove 7. We allow the use of hunting dogs,
following conditions: fish from all jugs and trotlines daily. provided the dogs are under the
1. We prohibit upland game hunting 4. We prohibit using stakes to anchor immediate control of the hunter at all
in the controlled goose hunting areas any trotlines. times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
during the goose hunting season, except 5. Anglers must tag all trotlines with 8. On the Bellrose Waterfowl Reserve:
we allow furbearer hunting from legal their name and address. i. We prohibit all upland game
sunset to legal sunrise. 6. We prohibit anglers using jugs or hunting, big game hunting, and duck
2. We prohibit upland game hunting trotlines with any flotation device that hunting.
within 50 yards (45 m) of all designated has previously contained any ii. You may only hunt goose following
public use facilities, including but not petroleum-based material or toxic the closure of the State duck hunting
limited to parking areas, picnic areas, substance. season.
iii. We only allow goose hunting on areas of the refuge in accordance with regulations subject to the following
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and State regulations subject to the conditions:
Sundays. following condition: We allow access 1. We close the Meissner Island
iv. We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour for hunting from 1 hour before legal Division to all sport fishing.
before legal sunrise until 1 p.m. sunrise until legal sunset. 2. We prohibit the taking of turtle and
v. Hunters must exit the Reserve by 2 C. Big Game Hunting. We allow frog (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
p.m. hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey 3. We only allow fishing from legal
vi. We prohibit entry to the Reserve on designated areas of the refuge in sunrise to legal sunset.
prior to 4:30 a.m. accordance with State regulations 4. Anglers must remove all fishing
vii. We prohibit hunting during the subject to the following conditions: devices (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at
special snow goose seasons after closure 1. We prohibit the construction or use the end of each day’s fishing.
of the regular goose seasons. of permanent blinds, platforms, or * * * * *
viii. We prohibit construction or use ladders (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
of pit blinds (see § 27.92 of this Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge
2. You must remove all portable
chapter). hunting stands and blinds from the area A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
ix. We prohibit hunting within 100 at the end of each day’s hunt (see § § *
yards (90 m) of any private property 1. We prohibit the construction or use
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
boundary. D. Sport Fishing. * * * of permanent blinds, stands, scaffolds,
x. All hunting parties must be at least 1. We prohibit leaving boats on refuge or platforms (see § 27.92 of this
200 yards (180 m) apart. waters overnight (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
xi. All hunters must sign in and out chapter). 2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys,
and report daily harvest at the hunter blinds, and blind materials (see § §
registration station. * * * * * 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought
xii. All hunting parties must hunt Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge onto the refuge at the end of each day’s
over a minimum of 12 decoys at each hunt.
blind site. * * * * * B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * D. Sport Fishing. * * * upland game hunting only on the Apple
1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, and * * * * * Creek Division and the portion of the
A7 apply. 3. We prohibit leaving boats on refuge Calhoun Division east of the Illinois
* * * * * waters overnight (see § 27.93 of this River Road in accordance with State
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * chapter). regulations subject to the following
1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A4, and A5 4. Motorboats must not exceed ‘‘no- condition: We allow hunting from legal
apply. wake’’ speeds. sunrise to legal sunset.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on Middle Mississippi River National C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
designated areas of the refuge in Wildlife Refuge hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey
accordance with State regulations on the Apple Creek Division and the
subject to the following conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
portion of the Calhoun Division east of
1. Condition A4 applies. *
the Illinois River Road in accordance
2. Anglers must remove all boats and 1. We prohibit the construction or use
with State regulations subject to the
fishing equipment (see § 27.93 of this of permanent blinds, stands, scaffolds,
following conditions:
chapter) brought onto the refuge at the or platforms (see § 27.92 of this 1. We prohibit the construction or use
end of each day’s fishing activity. chapter). of permanent blinds, platforms, or
3. We prohibit the use of trotlines, 2. Hunters must remove boats, blinds,
ladders (see § 27.92 of this chapter).
jugs, yo-yos, nets, or any commercial blind materials, stands, decoys, and 2. Hunters must remove all portable
fishing equipment except in areas where other hunting equipment (see § § 27.93 hunting stands and blinds from the
State regulation authorizes commercial and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see
tackle. refuge at the end of each day. § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
4. We prohibit the use of more than B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow D. Sport Fishing. * * *
two poles per angler and more than two hunting of upland game on the refuge in
* * * * *
hooks or lures per pole. accordance with State regulations 4. Anglers must remove boats and all
5. We prohibit possession of bass less subject to the following condition: We other fishing devices (see § 27.93 of this
than 15 inches (37.5 cm) in length from allow hunting of furbearers only from chapter) at the end of each day’s fishing
refuge ponds. legal sunrise to legal sunset. activity.
6. We prohibit possession of more C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
than six channel catfish from refuge hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey * * * * *
9. Amend § 32.33 Indiana by:
ponds. on the refuge in accordance with State a. Revising paragraphs B., C., and D.
regulations subject to the following of Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge;
Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge
conditions: b. Revising paragraphs B., C., and D.
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * 1. The Harlow and Meissner Island of Muscatatuck National Wildlife
* Divisions are only open to archery
1. We prohibit the construction or use Refuge; and
hunting. c. Revising Patoka River National
of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds 2. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. Wildlife Refuge and Management Area
(see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. On refuge lands where archery and
2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, to read as follows:
firearm hunting seasons (shotgun, rifle,
blinds, and blind materials (see § § muzzleloader) run concurrent, archery
§ 32.33 Indiana.
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought hunters must comply with firearm * * * * *
onto the refuge at the end of each day’s blaze-orange, safety requirements for the
hunt. State in which they are hunting (i.e., Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * * Missouri or Illinois). * * * * *
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
upland game hunting on designated the refuge in accordance with State hunting of squirrel in accordance with
State regulations subject to the 5. We prohibit retaining black bass, Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge
following conditions: largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and and Management Area
1. We require a refuge access permit. spotted bass between 12 and 15 inches A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
2. We allow the use of hunting dogs (30 and 37.5 cm). allow hunting of migratory game birds
only during the squirrel hunting season.
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge on designated areas of the refuge and
Hunters must ensure that all hunting
the White River Wildlife Management
dogs wear a collar displaying the * * * * *
Area in accordance with State
owner’s name, address, and telephone B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow regulations subject to the following
number. hunting of quail, squirrel, and rabbit on conditions:
3. Hunters must hunt only in assigned designated areas of the refuge in 1. We prohibit the construction or use
areas. We prohibit trespass into an accordance with State regulations of permanent blinds, stands, platforms,
unassigned hunt area. subject to the following conditions: or scaffolds (see § 27.92 of this chapter).
4. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we 1. We prohibit discharge of firearms 2. Hunters must remove all boats,
prohibit entry, including hunting. within 100 yards (90 m) of an occupied
5. We prohibit the use of flagging tape decoys, blinds, and blind materials after
dwelling. each day’s hunt (see § § 27.93 and 27.94
and reflective tacks. 2. We only allow the use of hunting
6. We allow the use of squirrel of this chapter).
dogs for hunting rabbit and quail, 3. We only allow motorboats on
hunting dogs only in the day-use area. provided the dogs are under the
7. Permitted squirrel hunters are the Snakey Point Marsh east of the South
immediate control of the hunter at all Fork River and the Patoka River. All
only hunters authorized to possess a times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
rifle (only .22 rimfire) on the refuge. other areas are open to either manual-
3. We only allow .22 caliber rifles powered boats or boats with battery-
8. Squirrel hunters may possess only
with rimfire ammunition and shotgun driven motors only.
approved nontoxic shot while in the
for upland game hunting. 4. Motorboats must not exceed ‘‘no
field (see § 32.2(k)).
9. We prohibit the use or possession 4. We prohibit quail, squirrel, and wake’’ speeds.
of handguns on the refuge. rabbit hunting during refuge deer hunts. 5. We prohibit the use of powered
10. We require that hunters check all C. Big Game Hunting. We allow airboats on the refuge.
harvested game taken on the refuge at hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey 6. We close the Cane Ridge Wildlife
the refuge check station. on designated areas of the refuge in Management Area to all hunting.
11. We require all refuge hunters to accordance with State regulations B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
hunt with a partner. We require hunting subject to the following conditions: hunting of bobwhite quail, cottontail
partners to know the location of their 1. Condition B1 applies. rabbit, squirrel (gray and fox), turkey,
partner while hunting. Youth hunters, 2. You must possess and carry a red and gray fox, coyote, opossum, and
anyone age 17 or under, must be refuge permit during the State raccoon in accordance with State
directly supervised by a responsible muzzleloader deer season. regulations subject to the following
adult age 18 or older. 3. You must possess and carry a conditions:
12. We prohibit possession of refuge permit during the deer archery 1. You must possess and carry a
alcoholic beverages on the refuge (see § hunting season that overlaps with the refuge permit for all furbearer hunting.
32.2(j)). State muzzleloader deer season. 2. We allow the use of dogs for
13. Hunters must possess and carry a 4. Our late archery season deer hunt hunting, provided the dog is under the
compass while hunting on the refuge. opens at the end of the State immediate control of the hunter at all
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow muzzleloader season and ends at the times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey conclusion of the State late archery C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
on designated areas of the refuge in season. hunting of white-tailed deer in
accordance with State regulations 5. We prohibit the construction or use accordance with State regulations
subject to the following conditions: of permanent blinds, platforms, or subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions B1, B3, B4, B5, B9, B10, ladders (see § 27.92 of this chapter). 1. We prohibit the construction or use
B11, B12, and B13 apply. of permanent blinds, stands, platforms,
6. Hunters may take only one deer per
2. The refuge access permit will or scaffolds (see § 27.92 of this chapter).
day from the refuge.
contain bag limits and license 2. Condition A6 applies.
7. We only allow spring turkey 3. We prohibit marking trails with
requirements.
hunting on the refuge, and hunters must tape, ribbons, paper, paint, tacks, tree
3. We allow the use of portable
possess a refuge permit. blazes, or other devices.
hunting stands and blinds. All hunting
stands and blinds may be left in the D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport
field overnight only if the hunter will be designated areas of the refuge in fishing on all areas of the refuge in
hunting that same location the following accordance with State regulations accordance with State regulations
day. We prohibit tree steps or screw-in subject to the following conditions: subject to the following conditions:
steps (see § 32.2(i)). 1. We only allow the use of boats on 1. We allow sport fishing in
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on Stanfield Lake. We prohibit the use of accordance with State regulations on the
the Old Timbers Lake in accordance gasoline-or electric-powered boat main channel of the Patoka River.
with State regulations subject to the motors. We allow manual-(foot or hand) 2. All other refuge waters are subject
following conditions: propelled boats. to the following conditions:
1. We require a refuge access permit. 2. We allow the use of belly boats or i. We allow fishing from legal sunrise
2. We only allow fishing with a rod float tubes in all designated fishing to legal sunset.
and reel or pole and line. areas. ii. We only allow fishing with rod and
3. We prohibit the use of trotlines. 3. We only allow fishing with rod and reel or pole and line.
4. We allow only boats rowed, reel or pole and line. iii. The minimum size limit for large-
paddled, or powered by an electric 4. We prohibit harvest of frog and mouth bass on Snakey Point Marsh is 14
trolling motor on the Old Timbers Lake. turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). inches (35 cm).
iv. You must possess and carry a 9. We prohibit shooting on or over adding paragraphs C.4. and C.5., and
refuge permit to take bait fish, crayfish, any refuge road open to vehicle traffic revising paragraph D. of Marais des
snapping turtle, and bullfrog. within 30 feet (9 m) of the centerline. Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge to read
3. Anglers must remove boats at the 10. We prohibit field dressing of any as follows:
end of each day’s fishing activity (see § big game within 100 feet (30 m) of the
27.93 of this chapter). § 32.35 Kansas.
centerline of any refuge road.
4. Conditions A2 through A5 apply. 11. We prohibit use of two-way * * * * *
10. Amend § 32.34 Iowa by revising mobile radio transmitters to Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife
paragraphs B., C., and D. of DeSoto communicate the location or direction Refuge
National Wildlife Refuge to read as of game or to coordinate the movement
follows: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
of other hunters.
*
§ 32.34 Iowa. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport 1. We restrict outboard motor use to
fishing in DeSoto Lake in accordance the westernmost 51⁄2 miles (8.8 km) of
* * * * *
with the States of Iowa and Nebraska the Marais des Cygnes River. You may
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge regulations subject to the following only use nonmotorized boats and
* * * * * conditions: electric trolling motors on remaining
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow 1. We allow ice fishing in DeSoto waters in designated areas of the refuge.
youth hunting of ring-necked pheasant Lake January 2 through the end of 2. We prohibit discharge of firearms
on designated areas of the refuge in February. The refuge manager may open within 150 yards (135 m) of any
accordance with the States of Iowa and DeSoto Lake to ice fishing before residence or occupied building.
Nebraska regulations. The refuge January 2 or after the end of February, 3. We only allow temporary portable
manager will annually determine and depending on ice conditions. blinds and blinds made from natural
publish hunting seasons, dates, and 2. We allow the use of pole and line vegetation.
designated areas. or rod and reel fishing in DeSoto Lake 4. You must remove boats, decoys,
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow from April 15 through October 14. The portable blinds, and other personal
hunting of white-tailed deer and wild refuge manager may open DeSoto Lake property from the refuge at the end of
turkey on designated areas of the refuge to fishing as early as April 1, depending each day (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this
in accordance with States of Iowa and on waterfowl usage each year. chapter).
Nebraska regulations subject to the 3. We allow the use of archery and B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
following conditions: spear fishing for nongame fish only from 1. Condition A2 applies.
1. The refuge manager will annually April 15 through October 14. 2. We prohibit centerfire and rimfire
determine and publish hunting seasons 4. When the lake is open to ice rifles and pistols.
and dates and include them in the fishing, we prohibit motor-or wind- 3. You may only possess bow and
refuge access permit. driven conveyances on the lake. arrow or shotguns smaller than 10 gauge
2. You must possess and carry a 5. We allow the use of portable ice while hunting upland game.
refuge access permit at all times while fishing shelters on a daily basis from 4. We require the use of approved
in the hunting area. Hunters may only January 2 through the end of February. nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)).
enter the hunting areas within the dates The refuge manager may open DeSoto C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
listed on the Refuge Access Permit. 1. Conditions A2, A3, A4, B2, and B4
Lake to the use of ice fishing shelters
3. All areas open to hunting may be apply.
before January 2 or after the end of 2. You must possess and carry a
accessed by hunters with a valid Iowa February, depending on ice conditions.
or Nebraska resident hunting permit. refuge access permit to hunt deer and
6. Anglers may use no more than two spring turkey.
Reciprocity exists, with both States lines and two hooks per line, including
allowing hunters with either resident 3. We prohibit hunting with the aid of
ice fishing. or distribution of any feed, salt, or other
permit to access refuge hunting land in 7. We prohibit the use of trotlines,
either State. mineral (see § 32.2(h)).
float lines, bank lines, or setlines. 4. We allow the use of portable tree
4. Hunters holding nonresident 8. Anglers must adhere to minimum
Nebraska or nonresident Iowa permits stands. You must label portable tree
length and creel limits as posted. stands left overnight with your name
may only hunt on the ground that lies 9. We prohibit anglers leaving any
within the State that issued the and phone number so it is visible from
personal property, litter, fish or any the ground.
nonresident permit.
parts thereof, on the banks, in the water, 5. You may install portable tree stands
5. We allow hunters in the designated
or on the ice. no sooner than September 15, and you
area from 3 hours before legal sunrise
until 2 hours after legal sunset. 10. We prohibit digging or seining for must remove them by January 15 of each
6. We require all hunters using the bait. year.
designated archery hunting areas to 11. We prohibit take or possession of D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on
individually register their name and turtle or frog at any time (see § 27.21 designated areas of the refuge in
vehicle at the parking area prior to of this chapter). accordance with State regulations
entering the archery area. After hunting, 12. We limit boating to ‘‘no-wake’’ subject to the following condition:
hunters must complete the daily speeds, not to exceed 5 miles per hour. Condition A1 applies.
registration by recording the number of 13. We allow anglers on the refuge * * * * *
hours hunted and kill information. from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 12. Amend § 32.36 Kentucky by
7. All hunters must be in possession hour after legal sunset. revising paragraphs A.6. and A.8.,
of a valid Entrance Fee Permit. * * * * * removing paragraph A.10., redesignating

8. Hunters may use only portable 11. Amend § 32.35 Kansas by revising paragraphs A.11. through A.18. as
stands. Hunters must remove all paragraphs A.1. through A.3., adding paragraphs A.10. through A.17., and
portable stands and other property after paragraph A.4., revising paragraphs B.1., revising paragraphs B.1., B.3., B.5., B.6.,
the end of each day’s hunt (see § § 27.93 B.2., adding paragraphs B.3. and B.4., and C.1. of Clarks River National
and 27.94 of this chapter). revising paragraphs C.1. through C.3., Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
§ 32.36 Kentucky. revising paragraphs B.1. and B.2., through C.17. as paragraphs C.4.
* * * * * removing paragraph B.3., redesignating through C.16., revising paragraphs C.4.
paragraphs B.4. through B.8. as and C.10., and adding paragraphs C.17.
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge paragraphs B.3. through B.7., revising and C.18. of Lake Ophelia National
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * paragraph B.3., removing paragraph Wildlife Refuge;
* B.9., revising paragraphs C.1., C.2., C.4., o. Revising paragraphs A.3., A.5., C.1.,
* * * * * and C.5., removing paragraph C.8., C.3., C.6., D.3., and D.4. of Mandalay
6. To track game in or retrieve game redesignating paragraphs C.9 through National Wildlife Refuge;
from a posted closed area of the refuge, C.11. as paragraphs C.8. through C.10.,
p. Adding paragraph C.9. of Red River
the hunter must first receive revising newly designated paragraph
National Wildlife Refuge;
authorization from the refuge manager C.8., revising the introductory text of
paragraph D., and revising paragraph q. Revising paragraph A., D.4., D.7.,
at 270–527–5770 or the law enforcement
D.2. of Bogue Chitto National Wildlife D.7.i., D.8., D.8.ii., D.8.viii., and D.8.xii.
officer at 270–703–2836.
Refuge; of Sabine National Wildlife Refuge;
* * * * * g. Revising paragraphs A., D.2., D.4., r. Revising paragraphs A.4., A.5., A.7.,
8. We close portions of abandoned D.5., D.7., D.14., and D.15. of Cameron A.10., A.11., A.13., B.2., B.5., B.6., B.7.,
railroad tracks within the refuge Prairie National Wildlife Refuge; C.3., C.4., C.6., C.7., C.8., and C.9.
boundary to vehicle access (see § 27.31 h. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.5., through C.15., adding paragraphs C.16.
of this chapter). A.10., A.17., and A.18., adding through C.18., and revising paragraph D.
* * * * * paragraphs A.26. through A.28., revising of Tensas River National Wildlife
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * paragraphs B.1. and B.3., adding Refuge; and
1. Conditions A1 through A13 apply. paragraph B.6., revising paragraphs C.1., s. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.3., A.4.,
* * * * * C.2., C.4., D.2., and D.7., and removing A.8., A.12., and B.2., the introductory
3. You may not kill or cripple a wild paragraph D.11. of Cat Island National text of paragraph C., revising paragraphs
animal without making a reasonable Wildlife Refuge; C.3. and C.4., and adding paragraphs
effort to retrieve the animal and harvest i. Revising the introductory text of
C.11. and C.12. of Upper Ouachita
a reasonable portion to be included in paragraph A., revising paragraph A.4.,
National Wildlife Refuge to read as
your daily bag limit. adding paragraph A.17., revising
follows:
* * * * * paragraph B.1., adding paragraph B.11.,
5. You may possess only approved revising paragraph C.1., adding § 32.37 Louisiana.
nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while paragraphs C.12. and C.13., and revising * * * * *
hunting small game. paragraph D.1. of Catahoula National
Wildlife Refuge; Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge
6. You may hunt coyote only during
j. Revising paragraph A.6. and adding
any daytime refuge hunt with weapons A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
paragraph C.11. of D’Arbonne National
and ammunition allowed for that hunt. allow hunting of migratory game birds
Wildlife Refuge;
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * k. Revising paragraphs A.1. and A.7., on designated areas of the refuge in
1. Conditions A1 through A17 and B3 removing paragraph A.10., redesignating accordance with State regulations
apply. paragraphs A.11. through A.13. as subject to the following condition:
* * * * * paragraphs A.10. through A.12., revising Hunting must be in accordance with
13. Amend § 32.37 Louisiana by: newly designated paragraphs A.10. and State-issued Sherburne Wildlife
a. Revising paragraphs A. and B. of A.12., revising paragraph B.4., the Management Area regulations.
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge; introductory text of paragraph C., and B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
b. Revising paragraphs D.1. and D.2. paragraphs C.1., D.1., and D.4. of Delta hunting of upland game on designated
of Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife National Wildlife Refuge; areas of the refuge in accordance with
Refuge; l. Revising the introductory text of State regulations subject to the
c. Revising the introductory text of paragraph A., revising paragraphs A.5., following condition: Hunting must be in
paragraph A., revising paragraphs A.1., A.15., A.19., A.21., adding paragraph accordance with State-issued Sherburne
A.3., and A.4., removing paragraph B.8., revising paragraphs C.1. and C.2., Wildlife Management Area regulations.
A.10., redesignating paragraphs. A.11. removing paragraph C.5., redesignating * * * * *
through A.13. as paragraphs A.10. paragraphs C.6. through C.9. as
through A.12., revising newly paragraphs C.5. through C.8., and Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife
designated paragraph A.10., and revising paragraphs C.6., D.6., D.8., and Refuge
revising paragraphs B.4., B.6., C.1., C.2., D.15. of Grand Cote National Wildlife * * * * *
C.7., C.9., D.3., and D.5. of Bayou Teche Refuge; D. Sport Fishing. * * *
National Wildlife Refuge; m. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.7., and
d. Revising the introductory text of 1. The refuge is open from 30 minutes
A.8., revising the introductory text of
paragraph A., revising paragraphs A.1., before legal sunrise to 30 minutes after
paragraph C., removing paragraph C.5.,
A.7., and A.10., adding paragraph A.14., legal sunset.
redesignating paragraphs C.6. through
revising the introductory text of C.12. as paragraphs C.5. through C.11., 2. We allow sport fishing and
paragraph B., revising paragraphs B.3., and revising paragraphs C.6. and D.5. of shellfishing year-round on all refuge
B.4., C.4., C.5., C.6., and C.8., removing Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge; lands south of the Intracoastal
paragraphs C.9. and C.10., and revising n. Revising the introductory text of Waterway, from the banks of U.S.
paragraphs D.1. and D.3. of Big Branch paragraph A., revising paragraphs A.5., Highway 11, and within the banks of the
Marsh National Wildlife Refuge; A.11., and A.13., adding paragraph borrow canal and borrow pits between
e. Adding paragraph C.8. of Black A.24., revising paragraph B.2., adding U.S. Highway 11 and Interstate 10. We
Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge; paragraph B.7., revising paragraphs C.1., close the remainder of the refuge from
f. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.3., C.2., and C.3., removing paragraph C.4., November 1 through January 31.
A7., and A.8., adding paragraph A.11., and redesignating paragraphs C.5. * * * * *
Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge State archery season until the last day 4. Conditions A5 through A14 apply.
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We of November in the following units: C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
allow hunting of migratory waterfowl on Garden City, North Bend—East, and * * * * *
designated areas of the refuge in North Bend—West. The following units 4. You may take deer of either sex in
accordance with State regulations are open to archery deer hunting from accordance with State regulations. The
subject to the following conditions: the start of State archery season until State season limits apply.
1. All hunters must possess and carry January 31: Centerville, Bayou Sale, and 5. Hunters may erect temporary deer
a signed hunt permit while hunting on Garden City (south of Garden City levee stands 14 days prior to the start of deer
the refuge. This permit is free and only). We close refuge archery hunting season. Hunters must remove all deer
available on the front cover of the refuge on those days that the refuge deer gun stands within 14 days of the end of the
brochure. hunts occur. refuge deer season (see § § 27.93 and
* * * * * * * * * * 27.94 of this chapter).
3. Youth hunters under age 16 must 7. We allow the use of portable deer 6. Hunters may take hogs only during
have completed a State-approved stands according to State of Louisiana the refuge deer archery hunt.
Hunter Education Course and possess Wildlife Management Area regulations. * * * * *
and carry a card or certification of * * * * * 8. Conditions A5 through A14 apply,
completion. Each youth hunter under 9. Conditions A1, A2, with the except in condition A7: One adult may
age 16 must remain within sight and following exception to A3: One adult supervise only one youth while hunting
normal voice contact of an adult age 21 may supervise only one youth, A5, A6, big game.
or older. Each adult may supervise no A7, A8, B3, and B5 apply. D. Sport Fishing. * * *
more than two refuge-permitted youth D. Sport Fishing. * * * 1. You may only fish from 1⁄2 hour
hunters. We require all adult * * * * * before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal
supervisors and hunters of migratory 3. The refuge is open from legal sunset, except for in the Lake Road area.
waterfowl to possess and carry a State sunrise until legal sunset unless stated * * * * *
hunter safety course card or certificate. otherwise. 3. We prohibit the use of trotlines,
4. We require waterfowl hunters to
* * * * * limblines, slat traps, gar sets, nets, or
remove all portable blinds, boats,
decoys, and other personal equipment 5. Conditions A6 and A8 apply. alligator lines on the refuge. You may
from the refuge by 1 p.m. daily. take bait with cast nets 8 feet (2.4 m) in
Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife
diameter or less.
* * * * * Refuge
10. We allow waterfowl hunting in * * * * *
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
Centerville, Garden City, and Bayou allow hunting of duck, coot, goose, Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife
Sale Units during the State waterfowl snipe, rail, gallinule, and woodcock on Refuge
season. We open no other units to designated areas of the refuge during the
migratory waterfowl hunting. * * * * *
State waterfowl season in accordance C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * * with State regulations subject to the
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * * * * * *
following conditions: 8. We prohibit possession or
* * * * * 1. We allow waterfowl hunting on
4. We allow hunting 7 days per week distribution of bait or hunting with the
Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and aid of bait, including any grain, salt,
beginning with the opening of the State Sundays from 30 minutes before legal
season in Centerville, Garden City, minerals, or other feed or any
sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon), including nonnaturally occurring attractant on the
Bayou Sale, North Bend—East, and the State special teal season and State
North Bend—West Units through the refuge (see § 32.2(h)).
youth waterfowl hunt.
last day of the State waterfowl season in * * * * *
* * * * *
the West Zone. We open no other units 7. Youth hunters under age 16 must Boque Chitto National Wildlife Refuge
to the hunting of upland game.
have completed a hunter education A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
* * * * * course and possess and carry evidence
6. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A5, A6, A7, *
of completion. An adult age 21 or older 1. We allow hunting from 30 minutes
A8, and A12 apply. must closely supervise youth hunters before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon).
* * * * * (within sight and normal voice contact).
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * 2. We allow woodcock hunting in
One adult may supervise no more than accordance with State regulations using
1. We only allow hunting of deer with two youth hunters.
firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) only approved nontoxic shot (see §
during 5 specific days during October * * * * * 32.2(k)) size ι4 or smaller.
and November. A youth gun hunt will 10. We prohibit hunting within 150 3. Youth hunters under age 16 must
occur during the last weekend of feet (45 m) of any road open to vehicle successfully complete a State-approved
October. The general gun hunt will travel, any residence, or Boy Scout Road hunter education course. While hunting,
occur during the final full weekend in (see § 27.31 of this chapter). each youth must possess and carry a
November. The general gun hunt will be * * * * * certificate of completion. Each youth
a lottery hunt. We will require a Lottery 14. We prohibit horses. hunter must remain within sight and
Hunt Permit. Hunters will find permit B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow normal voice contact of an adult age 21
application procedures in the refuge hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and quail on or older. One adult may supervise up to
brochure. The youth gun hunt includes designated areas of the refuge in two youth hunters.
both Saturday and Sunday. The general accordance with State regulations * * * * *
gun hunt includes the Friday subject to the following conditions: 7. We prohibit hunting within 150
immediately before the weekend. * * * * * feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge
2. We allow hunting of deer with 3. We only allow dogs to locate, point, road, designated trail, building,
archery equipment from the start of the and retrieve when hunting for quail. residence, designated public facility, or
from or across aboveground oil or gas or 2. Conditions A9 and B4 apply. 4. On East Cove Unit, we prohibit
electric facilities. * * * * * walking, wading, or climbing in or on
8. We prohibit possession of slugs, the marsh, levees, or structures.
buckshot, rifle, or pistol ammunition Cameron Prairie National Wildlife 5. We allow sport fishing, crabbing,
unless otherwise specified. Refuge and cast netting in the canal and
* * * * * A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We waterways adjacent to the Gibbstown
11. We prohibit horses. allow hunting of light and white-fronted Unit Bank Fishing Road and the Outfall
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * goose, duck, coot, snipe, and dove on Canal from March 15 through October
1. You may possess only approved designated areas of the refuge in 15.
nontoxic shot size ι4 or smaller or .22 accordance with State regulations * * * * *
caliber rimfire or smaller. subject to the following conditions: 7. We only allow recreational
2. You may use dogs for rabbit and 1. The waterfowl hunt is a youth hunt crabbing with cotton hand lines or
squirrel from November 1 to the end of only. We set dates in September, and dropnets up to 24 inches (60 cm)
the State season except during the you may obtain information from the outside diameter. We prohibit using
refuge gun and muzzleloader season. refuge. We will accept permit floats on crab lines.
3. You may use dogs for raccoon and applications September 1 through * * * * *
opossum from January 1 through the last October 20 and limit applications to a 14. We prohibit the use of ATVs, air-
day of February. choice of three dates. We will notify thrust boats, and personal motorized
* * * * * successful applicants. watercraft (Jet Skis) in any refuge area
6. Conditions A3 and A5 through A11 2. All hunters born on or after (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter).
apply. September 1, 1969, must successfully 15. You may operate outboard motors
7. During the refuge deer gun season, complete a State-approved hunter in refuge canals, bayous, and lakes. In
all hunters except waterfowl hunters education course. While hunting, each the marsh we only allow trolling
must wear a minimum of 400 square youth must possess and carry a card or motors.
inches (2,600 cm2) of unbroken hunter certificate of completion. Each youth * * * * *
orange as the outermost layer of clothing hunter (age 16 and under) must remain
on the chest and back. within sight and normal voice contact of Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * an adult age 21 or older. For waterfowl A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
1. Conditions A3 (one adult may only hunts, one adult may supervise no more *
supervise one youth hunter during than two youth hunters. * * * * *
refuge gun deer hunts), A5 through A7, 3. We require every hunter to possess 2. Hunters must fill out a free daily
A10, B4, and B7 apply. and carry signed refuge hunting ‘‘check-in’’ and ‘‘check out’’ refuge
2. Hunters may erect temporary deer regulations and permit. hunting permit obtained at designated
stands 14 days prior to the start of deer 4. Each hunter must complete a check stations and must properly
season. Hunters must remove all deer Hunter Information Card at a self- display the associated windshield
stands within 14 days of the end of the clearing check station after each hunt permit while in parking lots.
refuge deer season (see § § 27.93 and and before leaving the refuge.
27.94 of this chapter). * * * * *
5. We allow dove hunting on 5. You must use designated parking
* * * * * designated areas during the first split of areas to participate in any refuge public
4. We list specific dates for general the State dove season only. use activity.
gun big game hunts in the refuge hunt 6. We allow snipe hunting on
brochure. designated areas for the remaining * * * * *
5. We list specific dates for primitive 10. We prohibit transport of loaded
portion of the State snipe season
weapons big game hunts in the refuge weapons on an ATV (see § 27.42(b) of
following closure of the State duck and
hunt brochure. this chapter). For muzzleloaders, we
coot season in the West Zone.
7. We prohibit hunting closer than 50 define loaded as cap on primer.
* * * * *
8. You may take hog as incidental yards (45 m) of any public road, refuge * * * * *
road, trail, building, residence, or 17. We prohibit all other hunting
game while participating in the refuge
designated public facility. during refuge lottery deer hunts.
archery, primitive weapon, and general
8. We prohibit any person or group 18. We allow waterfowl hunting on
gun deer hunts only. We list specific
from acting as guide, outfitter, or in any Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and
dates for the special hog hunts in
other capacity in which any other Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon) during the
January and February in the refuge hunt
individual(s) pay or promise to pay designated State duck season.
brochure. During the special hog hunts
you must use trained hog-hunting dogs directly or indirectly for service * * * * *
to aid in the take of hog. During the rendered to any other person or persons 26. We prohibit blocking of gates or
special hog hunts you may take hog hunting on the refuge, regardless of trails (see § 27.31(h) of this chapter)
from 30 minutes before legal sunrise to whether such payment is for guiding, with vehicles or ATVs.
outfitting, lodging, or club membership. 27. We prohibit ATVs on trails/roads
30 minutes after legal sunset, and you
(see § 27.31 of this chapter) not
must use pistol or rifle ammunition not * * * * *
specifically designated by signs for ATV
larger than .22 caliber rimfire or shotgun D. Sport Fishing. * * *
use.
with nontoxic shot to take the hog after * * * * * 28. We prohibit handguns for hunting
it has been caught by dogs. 2. You may recreationally fish, crab, (see § 27.42 of this chapter).
* * * * * or cast net in the East Cove Unit year- B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
D. Sport Fishing. We allow round from legal sunrise to legal sunset, 1. Conditions A1 through A17 and
recreational fishing year-round in except during the State waterfowl A19 through A28 apply.
accordance with State regulations season and when we close the Grand * * * * *
subject to the following conditions: Bayou Boat Bay. 3. We allow the use of squirrel and
* * * * * * * * * * rabbit dogs from the day after the close
of the State-designated deer rifle season 1. Conditions A1, A4 (at the Bushley 7. We prohibit air-thrust boats, mud
to the end of the State-designated Bayou Unit), A7 through A14, A16, and boats, and air-cooled propulsion engines
season. We allow up to two dogs per A17 apply. on the refuge.
hunting party for squirrel hunting. * * * * * * * * * *
* * * * * 11. We require hunters participating 10. Youth hunters under age 16 must
6. We prohibit possession or in special dog seasons for rabbit and successfully complete a State-approved
distribution of bait or hunting with the squirrel to wear a minimum of a hunter- hunter education course. While hunting,
aid of bait, including any grain, salt, orange cap. All other hunters and each youth must possess and carry a
minerals, or other feed or nonnaturally archers (while on the ground), except card or certificate of completion. Each
occurring attractant on the refuge (see § waterfowl hunters, also must wear a youth hunter must remain within sight
32.2(h)). minimum of a hunter-orange cap during and normal voice contact of an adult age
the special dog seasons for rabbit and 21 or older. Each adult must possess
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
squirrel. and carry a refuge permit and may
1. Conditions A1 through A17, A19 C. Big Game Hunting. * * * supervise no more than two youth
through A28, and B6 apply. 1. Conditions A1, A4 (at the Bushley hunters.
2. We allow archery-only deer Bayou Unit), A7 through A9, A12 * * * * *
hunting on the refuge during the State through A14, A16, A17, B4 through B8 12. We open the refuge from 1⁄2 hour
archery deer season. (big game hunting), and B11 apply. before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal
* * * * * * * * * * sunset with the exception that hunters
4. We allow only portable deer stands. 12. We prohibit possession or may enter the refuge earlier, but not
Hunters may erect stands 2 days before distribution of bait or hunting with aid before 4 a.m.
the beginning of the refuge archery of bait, including any grain, salt, B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
season and must remove them the last minerals or other feed or nonnaturally * * * * *
day of the State archery season (see § § occurring attractant on the refuge (see § 4. Conditions A4 through A10 (each
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 32.2(h)). adult may supervise no more than two
Hunters may erect stands 2 days before 13. Deer hunters hunting from youth hunters during upland game
hunting season; however, they must concealed ground blinds must display a hunting), A11, and A12 apply.
place them in a nonhunting position at minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 C. Big Game Hunting. We only allow
the conclusion of each day’s hunt. cm2) of hunter orange above or around archery hunting of white-tailed deer and
* * * * * their blinds visible from 360[deg]. hog on designated areas of the refuge in
D. Sport Fishing. * * * accordance with State archery
D. Sport Fishing. * * * 1. Conditions A4 (at the Bushley regulations subject to the following
* * * * * Bayou Unit), A7, A9, A13 (as a fishing conditions:
2. Conditions A1, A3, A4, A5, A9 (on guide), A14, A16, A17, B5, and B7 1. Conditions A4 through A12 apply,
the open portions of Wood Duck ATV apply. with the following exception to
Trail for wildlife-dependent activities * * * * * condition A10: Each adult can only
throughout the year), A13 through A16, supervise one youth hunter.
A19, and A21 through A28 apply. D’Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
* * * * * A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * D. Sport Fishing. * * *
7. We allow recreational crawfishing * 1. We only allow recreational fishing
on the refuge subject to specific dates * * * * * and crabbing from 1⁄2 hour before legal
(see refuge brochure for details). The 6. We prohibit hunting within 100 sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset.
harvest limit is 100 pounds (45 kg) per feet (30 m) of the maintained rights of During State waterfowl hunting seasons;
permit per day. way of roads (see § 27.31 of this however, we only allow recreational
chapter), and from aboveground oil or fishing and crabbing from after 12 p.m.
* * * * * (noon) until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset.
gas or electrical transmission facilities.
Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge * * * * * * * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * 4. Conditions A8, A10, and A11
* * * * * apply.
allow hunting of goose, duck, coot,
gallinule, woodcock, rail, and snipe on 11. We prohibit possession or * * * * *
designated areas of the Bushley Bayou distribution of bait or hunting with the Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge
Unit in accordance with State hunting aid of bait, including any grain, salt,
minerals, or other feed or any A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
regulations subject to the following allow hunting of duck, goose, coot,
conditions: nonnaturally occurring attractant on the
refuge (see § 32.2(h)). mourning dove, snipe, rail, and
* * * * * woodcock on designated areas of the
4. We open the following ATV trails * * * * *
refuge (shown on the refuge hunting
year-round: Round Lake Road; portions Delta National Wildlife Refuge brochure map) in accordance with State
of Black Lake and Dempsey Lake Roads A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * regulations subject to the following
beginning at the designated parking * conditions:
areas; portions of Minnow Ponds Road 1. We allow waterfowl hunting on * * * * *
at Highway 8 to Green’s Creek Road and Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and 5. You must use designated parking
then south to Green’s Creek Bridge. Sundays from 30 minutes before legal areas to participate in any refuge public
* * * * * sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon), including use activity.
17. We prohibit parking on the refuge the State special teal season, State youth * * * * *
for access to adjoining nonrefuge waterfowl season, and State light goose 15. We only allow nonmotorized
property. special conservation season. boats or electric-powered motors.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * * * * * * * * * * *
19. We prohibit handguns for hunting hunter must remain within sight and them on the last day of the State archery
(see § 27.42 of this chapter). normal voice contact of an adult age 21 deer season.
* * * * * or older. For waterfowl hunts, one adult 3. We allow archery hunting in Units
21. We allow only incidental take of may supervise no more than two youth 1A, 1B, 2A, and 2B subject to refuge-
mourning dove and snipe while hunters. specific date and harvest restrictions
migratory bird hunting on days open to * * * * * (see refuge brochure for dates).
waterfowl hunting. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow 4. We allow youth deer hunting in the
* * * * * archery as the only form of hunting for closed area during the lottery youth deer
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * white-tailed deer on designated areas of season.
* * * * * the refuge in accordance with State * * * * *
8. We prohibit possession or regulations subject to the following 10. We allow electric-powered or
distribution of bait or hunting with the conditions: nonmotorized boats in Lake Ophelia
aid of bait, including any grain, salt, * * * * * subject to refuge-specific date
minerals, or other feed or nonnaturally 6. We allow boats of all motor types restrictions (see refuge brochure for
occurring attractant on the refuge (see § and of 25 hp or less in Lacassine Pool. details).
32.2(h)). * * * * * * * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * D. Sport Fishing. * * * 17. We only allow turkey hunting
1. Conditions A1 through A16, A20, * * * * * during the first 14 days of the State
A26, and B8 apply. 5. We prohibit bank fishing from the season until 12 p.m. (noon).
2. We allow archery hunting in Lacassine Pool Wildlife Drive. 18. We allow the use and possession
special designated units (see refuge * * * * * of lead shot for turkey hunting.
brochure map) from the beginning of the
Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge * * * * *
State archery deer season until the end
of the State archery deer season subject A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge
to refuge closures resulting from high allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
water conditions. woodcock, snipe, rail, and mourning *
* * * * * dove on designated areas of the refuge
in accordance with State regulations * * * * *
6. Hunters may take one deer of either
sex per day during the deer season subject to the following conditions: 3. Youth hunters under age 16 must
except during State-designated ‘‘bucks’’ successfully complete a State-approved
* * * * *
only seasons. hunter education course. While hunting,
5. You must use designated parking
D. Sport Fishing. * * * each youth must possess and carry a
areas to participate in any refuge public
card or certificate of completion. Each
* * * * * use activity.
youth hunter under age 16 must remain
6. We allow recreational crawfishing * * * * * within sight and normal voice contact of
on the refuge subject to specific date 11. We prohibit transport of loaded an adult age 21 or older. Each adult will
restrictions (see refuge brochure for weapons on an ATV (see § 27.42(b) of supervise no more than two refuge-
details). this chapter). For muzzleloaders, we permitted youth hunters. We require all
* * * * * define loaded as cap on primer. adult supervisors and hunters of
8. You may harvest 100 lbs. (45 kg) of * * * * * migratory waterfowl to possess and
crawfish per permit per day. 13. We prohibit all hunting during carry a State Hunter Safety Course
* * * * * refuge lottery deer hunts. Certificate.
15. We prohibit launching boats with * * * * * * * * * *
trailers, put or placed, in Coulee des 24. We prohibit handguns for hunting 5. Only one adult may occupy a blind
Grues from refuge property. (see § 27.42 of this chapter). with up to two youths during a
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge designated Lottery Youth Waterfowl
* * * * * Hunt. We allow no more than three
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * 2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunters to hunt from a blind at one time
* hunting in Hunt Unit 2B from the during any waterfowl hunt.
1. We require every individual hunter opening of the State season through
to possess and carry a signed refuge * * * * *
December 10.
hunting permit. C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
* * * * *
* * * * * 1. We open the refuge to hunting of
7. We prohibit possession or
7. We prohibit hunting within 50 deer and hog during the State archery
distribution of bait or hunting with the
yards (45 m) of refuge canals; season, except prior to 12 p.m. (noon)
aid of bait, including any grain, salt,
waterways; public roads; buildings; on Wednesdays and Saturdays during
minerals, or other feed or nonnaturally
aboveground oil, gas, or electrical State waterfowl seasons, when we close
occurring attractant on the refuge (see §
transmission facilities; or designated areas north of the Intracoastal Waterway
32.2(h)).
public facilities. Hunting parties must C. Big Game Hunting. * * * to hunting of big game.
remain a distance of no less than 150 1. Conditions A1 through A3, A5 * * * * *
yards (135 m) away from another through A16, A19, A22, and B7 apply. 3. You may take big game with
hunter. 2. We require hunters to permanently archery equipment and in accordance
8. All hunters born on or after attach their name, address, and phone with State law. From October 1 through
September 1, 1969, must successfully number to the deer stand. Hunters may October 15, State bucks-only regulations
complete a State-approved hunter erect stands 2 days before hunting are in effect. From October 16 through
education course. While hunting, each season; however, they must place stands February 15 you may take only one deer
youth must possess and carry a card or in a nonhunting position at the of either sex per day and hunters may
certificate of completion. Each youth conclusion of each hunt and remove possess only one deer. The State season
limits on deer apply. There is no daily refuge to access private property or ii. An adult age 21 or older must
or possession limit on feral hogs. leases. directly supervise all youths under age
* * * * * 6. We only allow launching of boats 18.
6. Conditions A3 (except that an adult on trailers at West Cove Public Use * * * * *
may supervise only one youth), A4, and Area. We allow hand launching of small viii. You may only cast net from the
A7 apply. boats along Vastar Road (no trailers bank and wharves at Northline, Hog
D. Sport Fishing. * * * permitted). Island Gully, and 1A–1B Public Use
7. We prohibit dragging boats across Areas or at sites along Highway 27 that
* * * * * the levee. provide developed safe access and that
3. We allow fishing in the refuge year- 8. We only allow operation of we do not post and sign as closed areas.
round. outboard motors in designated refuge
4. The refuge is open from legal * * * * *
canals and Old North Bayou. We allow xii. We prohibit swimming and/or
sunrise until legal sunset unless trolling motors within the refuge
specifically stated otherwise. wading in the canals and waterways.
marshes.
9. We prohibit air-thrust boats and * * * * *
* * * * *
personal motorized watercraft (e.g., Jet Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge
Red River National Wildlife Refuge Skis) unless otherwise posted.
10. You must only use portable blinds A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
* * * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * and those made of native vegetation.
You must remove portable blinds, * * * * *
* * * * * 4. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed’’ or
decoys, spent shells, and all other
9. We prohibit possession or ‘‘No Waterfowl Hunting Zone,’’ we
personal equipment (see § § 27.93 and
distribution of bait or hunting with the prohibit hunting of migratory birds at
27.94 of this chapter) each day.
aid of bait, including any grain, salt 11. We prohibit hunting within 50 any time. The Public Use Regulations
minerals, or other feed or any yards (45 m) of refuge canals, brochure will be available at the refuge
nonnaturally occurring attractant on the waterways, public roads, buildings, headquarters in July.
refuge (see § 32.2(h)). above-ground oil, gas or electrical 5. We allow shotguns equipped with
* * * * * transmission facilities, or designated a single-piece magazine plug that allows
public facilities. Hunting parties must the gun to hold no more than two shells
Sabine National Wildlife Refuge in the magazine and one in the chamber.
maintain a distance of no less than 150
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We yards (135 m) away from another We prohibit target practicing or shooting
allow hunting of light and white-fronted hunter. to unload modern firearms on the refuge
goose, duck, and coot on areas 12. Each hunter must complete a at any time. Shotgun hunters must
designated by signs stating ‘‘Waterfowl Hunter Information Card at a self- possess only an approved nontoxic shot
Hunting Only’’ and delineated in the clearing check station after each hunt when hunting migratory birds. Hunters
refuge regulations and on the permit and before leaving the refuge. must unload and encase all guns
brochure map in accordance with State 13. We prohibit any person or group transported in automobiles and boats or
regulations subject to the following from acting as guide, outfitter, or in any on all-terrain vehicles.
conditions: other capacity in which any other * * * * *
1. We require all hunters to possess individual(s) pay or promise to pay 7. We allow nonmotorized boats,
and carry a signed refuge permit. directly or indirectly for service electric motors, and boats with motors
2. We only allow waterfowl hunting rendered to any other person or persons 10 hp or less in refuge lakes, streams,
on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and hunting on the refuge, regardless of and bayous. We require that boat
Sundays during the State teal season whether such payment is for guiding, passengers wear personal floatation
and during the regular State waterfowl outfitting, lodging, or club membership. devices when using a boat to access the
season for the west zone. 14. We allow dogs to only locate, refuge. Hunters must equip all
3. We only allow hunters to enter the point, and retrieve when hunting for motorized boats with navigation lights
refuge and launch boats after 3 a.m. migratory game birds. and use them according to State
Shooting hours end at 12 p.m. (noon) 15. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles regulations. We prohibit boat storage on
each day. (ATVs) (see § 27.31(f) of this chapter). the refuge. Hunters must remove boats
4. All hunters born on or after D. Sport Fishing. * * * daily (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
September 1, 1969, must successfully * * * * * * * * * *
complete a State-approved hunter 4. We allow only nonmotorized boats 10. We allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
education course and possess and carry in the 1A and 1B management units. travel on designated trails for access
a card or certificate of completion. Each * * * * * typically from September 15 to the last
youth hunter must remain within sight 7. Crabbing: We allow recreational day of the refuge squirrel season. We
and normal voice contact of an adult age crabbing in designated areas of the open designated trails from 4 a.m. to no
21 or older. For waterfowl hunts, one refuge subject to the following later than 2 hours after legal sunset
adult may supervise no more than two conditions: unless otherwise specified. We define
youth hunters. i. You must only take crabs with an ATV as an off-road vehicle (not legal
5. You may access the hunt areas via cotton hand lines or drop nets up to 24 for highway use) with factory
the boat launches at the West Cove inches (60 cm) outside diameter. We specifications not to exceed the
Public Use Area, by vehicle on Vastar prohibit use of floats on crab lines. following: Weight 750 pounds (337.5
Road, and at designated turnouts within * * * * * kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and
the refuge public hunt area along State 8. Cast Netting: We allow cast netting width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict
Highway 27 (see § 27.31 of this in designated areas of the refuge during ATV tires to those no larger than 25x12
chapter), unless otherwise posted. We the Louisiana Inland Shrimp Season with a 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and
prohibit refuge entrance through subject to the following conditions: maximum allowable tire pressure of 7
adjacent private property or using the * * * * * psi. We require an affixed refuge ATV
permit that hunters may obtain from the 3. We will conduct two 2-day quota above-ground oil and gas production
refuge headquarters, typically in July. modern firearms hunts for deer typically facilities. We define a maintained road
Hunters using the refuge physically in the months of November and or trail as one which has been mowed,
challenged all-terrain trails must December. Hunt dates and permit disked, or plowed and one which is free
possess the State’s Physically application procedures are available at of trees.
Challenged Program Hunter Permit. refuge headquarters in July. We prohibit 12. Hunters must remove all stands,
Additional physically challenged access hunters using a muzzleloader during blind materials, and decoys from the
information will be available at the this hunt. refuge following each day’s hunt.
refuge headquarters. 4. We will conduct a 4-day quota 13. We require deer hunters using
11. While visiting the refuge, we youth deer hunt and a 1-day quota muzzleloaders or modern firearms to
prohibit: Spotlighting; littering; fires; physically challenged deer hunt in the display a solid hunter-orange cap on
trapping, man-drives for game; Greenlea Bend area typically in their head and a solid hunter-orange
possession of alcoholic beverages; December and January. Hunt dates and vest over their outermost garment
flagging, engineer’s tape, or paint; permit application procedures will be covering their chest and back. Hunters
parking/blocking trail and gate available at the refuge headquarters in must display the solid hunter-orange
entrances; and hunting within 150 feet July. items the entire time while in the field.
(45 m) of a designated public road, * * * * * 14. We require muzzleloader hunters
maintained road, trail, fire breaks, 6. Hunters may take only one deer using ground blinds in reforested areas
dwellings, or aboveground oil and gas (one buck or one doe) per day during to display hunter orange outside of the
production facilities (see § § 27.31(h), refuge deer hunts. blind, which is visible from all sides of
27.94, 27.95(a) of this chapter, and 7. We allow turkey hunting during the the blind.
32.2(j)). We define a maintained road or 15. We require all deer and turkey
first 16 days of the State turkey season.
trail as one which has been mowed, hunters to report their game
We will conduct a youth turkey hunt
disked, or plowed and one which is free immediately after each hunt at the
the Saturday and Sunday before the
of trees. check station nearest to the point of
regular State turkey season. You may
* * * * * take.
harvest two bearded turkeys per season.
13. We prohibit field dressing of game 16. We prohibit baiting or the
We allow the use and possession of lead
within 150 feet (45 m) of parking areas, possession of bait while on the refuge at
shot while turkey hunting on the refuge.
maintained roads, and trails. any time. We prohibit possession of
We allow use of nonmotorized bicycles
chemical baits or attractants used as bait
* * * * * on designated all-terrain vehicle trails.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * (see § 32.2(h)).
Although you may hunt turkeys without 17. We prohibit use of climbing spikes
* * * * * displaying a solid hunter-orange cap or or hunting from trees that contain
2. We allow squirrel and rabbit vest during your turkey hunt, we do screw-in steps, nails, screw-in
hunting with and without dogs. We will recommend its use. umbrellas, or any metal objects that
allow hunting with dogs from the 8. Conditions A7, A8 (deer and could damage trees (see § 32.2(i)).
beginning of the State season and turkey), A9, A10, A11, A13, A14 (deer 18. We require a Tensas River
typically stopping the day before the and turkey hunters), and A15 (except National Wildlife Refuge Access Permit
refuge deer muzzleloader hunt. We do that each adult may supervise no more for all big game hunts. Hunters may find
not require hunters to wear hunter than one youth hunter during big game the permits on the front of the public
orange during the squirrel and rabbit hunts) apply. use regulations brochure.
hunt without dogs. Squirrel and rabbit 9. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on
hunting with or without dogs will prohibit big game hunting at any time. designated areas of the refuge subject to
resume the day after the refuge deer We designate ‘‘Areas Closed’’ on the the following conditions:
muzzleloader hunt and will conclude public use regulations brochure maps, 1. We allow anglers to enter the refuge
the last day of the refuge squirrel and they are closed to all hunts. We no earlier than 4 a.m., and they must
season, which typically ends February prohibit shooting into or across any depart no later than 2 hours after legal
15. closed area with a gun or archery sunset.
* * * * * equipment. 2. On areas open to fishing, State creel
5. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we 10. We allow shotguns equipped with limits and regulations apply.
prohibit upland game hunting at any a single-piece magazine plug that allows 3. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see
time. the gun to hold no more than two shells § 27.21 of this chapter).
6. We allow .22 caliber rimfire in the magazine and one in the chamber. 4. We allow nonmotorized boats,
weapons and shotguns equipped with a We allow shotgun hunters to use rifled electric motors, and boats with motors
single-piece magazine plug that allows slugs only when hunting deer. We 10 hp or less in refuge lakes, streams,
the gun to hold no more than two shells prohibit hunters using or possessing and bayous. We require that boat
in the magazine and one in the chamber. buckshot while on the refuge. We passengers wear personal floatation
We prohibit target practicing or shooting prohibit target practicing or shooting to devices when using a boat to access to
to unload modern firearms on the refuge unload modern firearms on the refuge at refuge. Anglers must equip all
at any time. Shotgun hunters must any time. Hunters must unload and motorized boats with navigation lights
possess only an approved nontoxic shot encase all guns transported in and use them according to State
when hunting upland game. Hunters automobiles and boats or on all-terrain regulations. We prohibit storage of boats
must unload and encase all guns vehicles. on the refuge. Anglers must remove
transported in automobiles and boats or 11. We allow muzzleloader hunters to them daily (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
on all-terrain vehicles. discharge their muzzleloaders at the end 5. We allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
7. Conditions A7, A10, A11, and A13 of each hunt safely into the ground at travel on designated trails for access
apply. least 150 feet (135 m) from any typically from September 15 to the last
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * designated public road, maintained day of the refuge squirrel season.
* * * * * road, trail, fire breaks, dwellings, or Designated trails are open from 4 a.m.
to no later than 2 hours after legal aboveground oil, gas, or electrical d. Revising paragraphs B. and C. of
sunset unless otherwise specified. The transmission facilities. Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife
only exception is the Mower Woods all- * * * * * Refuge to read as follows:
terrain trail, which is open year-round 12. We prohibit any person or group
with the same time restrictions as the § 32.38 Maine.
from acting as a hunting guide, outfitter,
seasonal all-terrain trails. We define an * * * * *
or in any other capacity in which any
ATV as an off-road vehicle (not legal for other individual(s) pay or promise to Lake Umbagog National Wildlife
highway use) with factory specifications pay directly or indirectly for service Refuge
not to exceed the following: Weight 750 rendered to any other person or persons
pounds (337.5 kg), length 85 inches A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
hunting on the refuge, regardless of allow hunting of goose, snipe, duck,
(212.5 cm), and width of 48 inches (120 whether such payment is for guiding,
cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no coot, and woodcock in accordance with
outfitting, lodging, or club membership. State regulations, seasons, and bag
larger than 25x12 with a 1-inch (2.5-cm) B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
lug height and maximum allowable tire limits subject to the following
pressure of 7 psi. We require an affixed * * * * * conditions:
refuge ATV permit that anglers may 2. We allow hunting west of the 1. Hunters must wear two articles of
obtain from the refuge headquarters Ouachita River. We allow hunting on hunter-orange clothing or material. One
typically in July. Anglers using the the east side of the Ouachita River article must be a solid-colored-hunter-
refuge physically challenged all-terrain outside the Mollicy levee, south of the orange hat; the other must cover a major
trails must possess the State’s Physically crude oil pipeline which runs through portion of the torso, such as a jacket,
Challenged Program Hunter Permit. Township 22N range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 vest, coat, or poncho, and must be a
Additional physically challenged access within the levee. minimum of 50 percent hunter orange
information will be available at the * * * * * in color (e.g., orange camouflage),
refuge headquarters. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow except when hunting waterfowl from a
hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey boat or blind or with waterfowl decoys.
6. While visiting the refuge, we 2. We will provide permanent refuge
prohibit: Spotlighting; littering; fires; (youth hunt only) on designated areas of
the refuge in accordance with State blinds at various locations on the refuge
possession of alcoholic beverages; that are available for public use by
flagging, engineer’s tape, or paint; and regulations subject to the following
conditions: reservation. Hunters may make
parking/blocking trail and gate reservations for particular blinds up to
entrances (see § § 27.31(h), 27.94, * * * * * 1 year in advance, for a maximum of 7
27.95(a) of this chapter, and 32.2(j)). 3. We allow deer hunting west of the days, running Monday through Sunday
7. We prohibit fish cleaning with 150 Ouachita River. We allow deer hunting during the hunting season. Hunters may
feet (45 m) of parking areas, maintained on the east side of the Ouachita River make reservations for additional weeks
roads, and trails. outside the Mollicy levee, south of the up to 7 days in advance, on a space-
crude oil pipeline which runs through available basis. We allow no other
Upper Ouachita National Wildlife
Township 22N range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 permanent blinds. Hunters must remove
Refuge
within the levee. temporary blinds, boats, and decoys
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * 4. The daily bag limit is one antlered from the refuge following each day’s
* and one anterless deer. State season hunt.
* * * * * limits apply. 3. You may use trained dogs to assist
2. We allow waterfowl hunting on the * * * * * in hunting and retrieval of harvested
west side of the Ouachita River north of 11. We will hold a limited lottery birds. Hunting with locating, pointing,
RCW Road. We allow waterfowl hunting youth turkey hunt on the Saturday of and retrieving dogs on the refuge will be
on the east side of the Ouachita River the State youth turkey hunt weekend. subject to the following conditions:
outside the Mollicy levee, south of the 12. We prohibit possession or i. We prohibit dog training.
crude oil pipeline which runs through distribution of bait or hunting with the ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs
Township 22N range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 aid of bait, including any grain, salt, per hunter.
within the levee. minerals, or other feed or nonnaturally iii. Hunters must pick up all dogs the
3. We allow woodcock hunting west occurring attractant, on the refuge (see same day they release them.
of the Ouachita River. We allow § 32.2(h)). 4. We open the refuge to hunting
woodcock hunting on the east side of during the hours stipulated under the
* * * * * State’s hunting regulations but no longer
the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy 14. Amend § 32.38 Maine by:
levee, south of the crude oil pipeline than from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise
a. Revising paragraphs A. and B., the to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset.
which runs through township 22N range introductory text of paragraph C., and 5. We prohibit night hunting. Hunters
4E sections 2, 3, 4 within the levee. paragraph C.2. of Lake Umbagog will unload all firearms outside of legal
4. We only allow dove hunting during National Wildlife Refuge; hunting hours.
the first 3 days of the State season east b. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., 6. We prohibit the use of all-terrain
of the Ouachita River outside the A.5., A.6., A.9. and A.10., adding vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge
Mollicy levee, south of the crude oil paragraphs A.11. and A.12., and land.
pipeline which runs through Township revising paragraphs B., C.1., C.2., C.4., B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
22N range 4E sections 2, 3, 4 within the C.5., C.12., C.14.ii., C.14.iii., and hunting of wild turkey, coyote (see big
levee. C.14.iv. of Moosehorn National Wildlife game), fox, raccoon, woodchuck,

* * * * * Refuge; squirrel, porcupine, skunk, snowshoe
8. We prohibit hunting within 100 c. Revising paragraphs A.6. and A.7., hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed
feet (90 m) of the maintained rights of removing paragraph A.8., and revising grouse in accordance with State
way of roads; from or across ATV trails paragraphs B.1., B.4., and C. of Rachel regulations, seasons, and bag limits,
(see § 27.31 of this chapter); and from Carson National Wildlife Refuge; and subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit night hunting. 1. We require every hunter to possess in accordance with State regulations,
2. You may possess only approved and carry a personally signed refuge seasons, and bag limits, subject to the
nontoxic shot when hunting with a hunting permit. Permits and regulations following conditions:
shotgun (see § 32.2(k)). are available from the refuge in person 1. Conditions A1, A2, A9, A11, and
3. We open the refuge to hunting during normal business hours (8 a.m. to A12 apply.
during the hours stipulated under State 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 2. We allow hunters to enter the
hunting regulations, but no longer than closed on holidays) or by contacting the refuge 2 hours before legal shooting
from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 Project Leader at (207) 454–7161 or by hours, and they must exit the refuge by
hour after legal sunset. Hunters must mail (Moosehorn National Wildlife 1 hour past legal shooting hours, except
unload all firearms, and nock no arrows Refuge, 103 Headquarters Road, Baring, for hunters pursuing raccoons at night.
outside of legal hunting hours. Maine 04694). 3. We prohibit hunting of upland
4. We prohibit the use of all-terrain 2. You must annually complete a game species listed in the introductory
vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge Hunter Information Card and submit it text of this paragraph B. on refuge lands
land. by mail or in person at the refuge between April 1 and September 29.
5. Each hunter must wear two articles headquarters no later than 2 weeks after 4. You must register with the refuge
of hunter-orange clothing or material. the close of the hunting season in office prior to hunting raccoon or red
One article must be a solid-colored March. If you do not comply with this fox with trailing dogs.
hunter-orange hat; the other must cover requirement, we may suspend your C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
a major portion of the torso, such as a future hunting privileges on Moosehorn 1. Conditions A1, A2, A11, and A12
jacket, vest, coat, or poncho and must be National Wildlife Refuge. apply.
a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange * * * * * 2. We allow hunters to enter the
in color (e.g., orange camouflage) except 5. You may hunt waterfowl (duck and refuge 2 hours before legal shooting
when hunting wild turkey. There is no goose) in that part of the Edmunds hours, and they must exit the refuge by
hunter-orange requirement for wild Division that lies north of Hobart Stream 1 hour past legal shooting hours, except
turkey hunters. and west of U.S. Route 1, and in those for hunters pursuing eastern coyotes at
6. We allow hunting of snowshoe areas east of U.S. Route 1, and refuge night.
hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed lands that lie south of South Trail; and * * * * *
grouse with trained dogs during State in that portion of the Baring Division 4. We allow eastern coyote hunting
hunting seasons. Hunting with locating, that lies west of State Route 191. from October 1 to March 31.
pointing, and retrieving dogs on the 6. We prohibit hunting waterfowl in 5. If you harvest a bear, deer, moose,
refuge will be subject to the following the Nat Smith Field and Marsh or Bills or coyote on the refuge, you must notify
conditions: Hill Field or Ponds on the Edmunds the refuge office in person or by phone
i. We prohibit dog training. Division. within 24 hours and make the animal
ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs * * * * * available for inspection by refuge
per hunter. 9. You may possess only approved personnel.
iii. You must pick up all dogs the nontoxic shot while in the field (see § * * * * *
same day you release them (see § 32.2(k)). 12. We prohibit use of firearms to
26.21(b) of this chapter). 10. You must remove portable or hunt bear and coyote during the archery
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow temporary blinds and decoys from the deer season on that part of the refuge
hunting of bear, white-tailed deer, refuge following each day’s hunt (see that lies east of Route 191. We prohibit
coyote, and moose in accordance with § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). the use of firearms, other than a
State regulations, seasons, and bag 11. We prohibit use of motorized or muzzleloader, to hunt bear and coyote
limits subject to the following mechanized vehicles and equipment in during the deer muzzleloader season on
conditions: designated Wilderness Areas. This that part of the refuge that lies east of
* * * * * includes all vehicles and items such as Route 191.
2. We allow bear and coyote hunting winches, pulleys, and wheeled game * * * * *
with dogs during State hunting seasons. carriers. Animals harvested within the 14. * * *
Hunting with trailing (locating) dogs on Wilderness Areas must be removed by i. * * *
the refuge is subject to the following hand without the aid of mechanical ii. The North Magurrewock Area: The
conditions: equipment of any type. boundary of this area begins where the
i. Hunters must equip all dogs used to 12. During the firearms deer and northern exterior boundary of the refuge
hunt bear or coyote with working radio- moose seasons, you must wear in a and Route 1 intersect; it follows the
telemetry collars and hunters must be in conspicuous manner on head, chest, boundary line in a westerly direction to
possession of a working radio-telemetry and back a minimum of 400 square the railroad grade where it follows the
receiver that can detect and track the inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored- main railroad grade and refuge
frequencies of all collars used. hunter-orange clothing or material. boundary in a southwest direction to the
ii. We prohibit training during or However, waterfowl hunters are not upland edge of the Lower Barn Meadow
outside of dog season for bear or coyote. required to wear hunter-orange clothing Marsh; then it follows the upland edge
iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs or material while hunting from a boat, of the marsh in a southerly direction to
per hunter. blind, or in conjunction with waterfowl U.S. Route 1 where it follows Route 1
iv. You must pick up all dogs the decoys. to the point of origin.
same day you release them (see § B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow iii. The posted safety zone around the
26.21(b) of this chapter). hunting of ruffed grouse, snowshoe Refuge Headquarters Complex: The
* * * * * hare, red fox, gray and red squirrel, boundary of this area starts where the
raccoon, skunk, and woodchuck on southerly edge of the Horse Pasture
Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge designated areas of the Edmunds Field intersects with the Charlotte Road.
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * Division and that part of the Baring The boundary follows the southern edge
* Division that lies west of State route 191 of the Horse Pasture Field, across the
abandoned Maine Central Railroad accordance with State regulations § 32.39 Maryland.
grade, where it intersects with the North subject to the following conditions: * * * * *
Fireline Road. It follows the North 1. Conditions A1, A4, and A6 apply.
Fireline Road to a point near the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
2. We allow hunting of deer with
northwest corner of the Lane shotgun and archery only. We prohibit A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
Construction Tract. The line then rifles and muzzleloading firearms. allow hunting of goose and duck on
proceeds along a cleared and marked 3. We allow portable tree stands and designated areas of the refuge in
trail in a northwesterly direction to the ladders only (see § 32.2(i) of this accordance with State regulations
Barn Meadow Road. It proceeds south chapter). subject to the following conditions:
along the Barn Meadow Road to the 4. We close the Moody and Biddeford 1. We require refuge permits for all
intersection with the South Fireline Pool divisions of the refuge to white- hunters regardless of age. We require
Road, where it follows the South tailed deer hunting. that hunters possess a valid State
Fireline Road to the Headquarters Road. 5. We allow archery on only those hunting license, any required stamps,
It follows the Headquarters Road in a areas of the Little River division open to and a photo identification. Permits are
southerly direction to the Two Mile hunting. nontransferable.
Meadow Road. It follows the westerly 2. All refuge hunters must abide by
6. We allow hunting of fox and coyote
side of the Two Mile Meadow Road to the terms and conditions of the refuge
with archery or shotgun only during
the intersection with the Mile Bridge permit.
daylight hours of the State firearm deer
Road. It then follows Mile Bridge Road B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
season.
to the intersection with the Lunn Road, hunting of eastern wild turkey on
7. You must report any deer harvested designated areas of the refuge in
then along the Lunn Road leaving the to the refuge office within 48 hours.
road in an easterly direction at the site accordance with State regulations
of the old crossing, across the * * * * * subject to the following conditions:
abandoned Maine Central Railroad Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Conditions A1 and A2 apply.
grade to the Charlotte Road (directly Refuge * * * * *
across from the Moosehorn Ridge Road 16. Amend § 32.42 Minnesota by:
* * * * * a. Revising Agassiz National Wildlife
gate). The line follows the Charlotte
Road in a northerly direction to the B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow Refuge;
point of origin. hunting of upland game on designated b. Revising Big Stone National
iv. The Southern Gravel Pit: The areas of the refuge in accordance with Wildlife Refuge;
boundary of this area starts at a point State regulations subject to the c. Adding Hamden Slough National
where Cranberry Brook crosses the following conditions: Wildlife Refuge;
Charlotte Road and proceeds south 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only d. Revising paragraphs A.2. and A.6.
along the Charlotte Road to the Baring/ approved nontoxic shot while in the of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife
Charlotte Town Line, east along the field (see § 32.2(k)). Refuge;
Town Line to a point where it intersects 2. We allow eastern coyote hunting e. Revising Northern Tallgrass Prairie
the railroad grade where it turns in a from October 1 to March 31. National Wildlife Refuge; and
northerly direction, and follows the 3. We allow hunters to enter the f. Revising Upper Mississippi River
railroad grade to Cranberry Brook, refuge 1⁄2 hour before legal shooting National Wildlife and Fish Refuge to
following Cranberry Brook in a westerly hours, and they must exit the refuge by read as follows:
1⁄2 hour after legal shooting hours,
direction to the point of origin. § 32.42 Minnesota.
* * * * * except for hunters pursuing eastern
coyotes at night. * * * * *
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge C. Big Game Hunting. We allow Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * hunting of black bear, bobcat, moose,
and white-tailed deer on designated A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
* allow hunting of waterfowl on the
* * * * * areas of the refuge in accordance with
State regulations subject to the Farmers Pool Unit area of the refuge in
6. We open the refuge to hunting accordance with State regulations
during the hours stipulated by State following conditions:
regulations. We close the refuge to night 1. During firearms big game seasons,
1. We allow a youth hunt only (age 16
hunting. you must wear in a conspicuous manner
and under). Youth hunters age 14 and
7. We close the Moody, Little River, on head, chest, and back a minimum of
under must be accompanied by an adult
Biddeford Pool, and Goosefare Brook 400 square inches (2600 cm2) of solid-
age 18 or older.
divisions of the refuge to all migratory colored-hunter-orange clothing or
2. We prohibit vehicles and hunters
bird hunting. material.
from entering the refuge before 5:30 a.m.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * 2. We allow hunters to enter the They must leave the refuge each day as
1. Conditions A1 and A6 apply. refuge 1⁄2 hour before legal shooting soon as possible after legal hunting
* * * * * hours, and they must exit the refuge by hours.
1⁄2 hour past legal shooting hours.
4. We close the Moody, Little River, 3. We prohibit the use of motorized
and Biddeford Pool divisions of the 3. We allow bear hunting from boats.
refuge to all upland game hunting. October 1 to the end of the State 4. We prohibit the construction or use
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow prescribed season. We prohibit use of of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds
hunting of white-tailed deer on bait during the hunting of bears. (see § 27.92 of this chapter).
designated areas of the Brave Boat * * * * * 5. You must remove all personal
Harbor, Lower Wells, Upper Wells, 15. Amend § 32.39 Maryland by property, which includes boats, decoys,
Mousam River, Goose Rocks, Little revising paragraphs A. and B. of and blinds brought onto the refuge, each
River, Goosefare Brook, and Spurwink Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge to day of hunting (see § § 27.93 and 27.94
River divisions of the refuge in read as follows: of this chapter).
6. We allow the use of hunting dogs, refuge, up to 100 yards (90 m) inside the Hamden Slough National Wildlife
provided the dog is under the refuge boundary. Refuge
immediate control of the hunter at all B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
times. hunting of ring-necked pheasant, allow hunting of waterfowl on
7. We prohibit the use of snowmobiles Hungarian partridge, rabbit (cottontail designated areas of the refuge in
and ATVs. and jack), squirrel (fox and gray), accordance with State regulations
8. We prohibit camping. raccoon, fox (red and gray), and striped subject to the following conditions:
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow skunk on designated areas of the refuge 1. We only allow waterfowl hunting
hunting of ruffed grouse and sharp- in accordance with State regulations during the State’s Youth Waterfowl Day.
tailed grouse on designated areas of the subject to the following conditions: 2. Youth waterfowl hunters must be
refuge in accordance with State 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only age 15 and under.
regulations subject to the following approved nontoxic shot while in the 3. We will only allow waterfowl
conditions: field (see § 32.2(k)). hunting in refuge tracts within Audubon
1. We allow hunting from the opening 2. We allow the use of hunting dogs and Riceville Townships.
of the State’s deer firearms season to the for upland game bird hunting only, 4. We prohibit the use of motorized
close of the regular State’s ruffed grouse provided the dog is under the boats.
and sharp-tailed grouse seasons. immediate control of the hunter at all 5. We prohibit the construction or use
2. You may possess only approved times during the State-approved hunting of permanent blinds, stands, or
nontoxic shot while in the field (see § season (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). scaffolds.
32.2(k)). 3. We prohibit the use of dogs for 6. You must remove all personal
3. We prohibit hunting in the closed property, which includes boats, decoys,
hunting furbearers.
areas around the administrative blinds, and blind materials (except for
4. You may only hunt fox, raccoon,
buildings. blinds made entirely of marsh
4. Conditions A2 through A8 apply. and striped skunk from 1⁄2 hour before
legal sunrise until legal sunset from vegetation) brought onto the refuge,
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow following that day’s hunt (see § § 27.93
hunting of white-tailed deer and moose September 1 through the last day of
February. and 27.94 of this chapter).
on designated areas of the refuge in 7. We allow the use of hunting dogs,
accordance with State regulations 5. We allow nonmotorized boats and
boats using electric motors only in the provided the dog is under the
subject to the following conditions: immediate control of the hunter at all
1. We are currently closed to moose Minnesota River channel. We prohibit
boats on all other refuge waters. times during the State-approved hunting
hunting until the population recovers. season.
2. Conditions A1, A3, A4, A5, A7, and 6. We prohibit camping.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow 8. We prohibit entry to hunting areas
A8 apply. earlier than 2 hours before legal
3. We allow scouting the day before hunting of deer and turkey on
designated areas in accordance with shooting hours.
the youth deer hunt and the deer B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
firearms hunt. State regulations subject to the
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
4. We open archery hunting at the following conditions:
hunting of white-tailed deer on
start of the State’s deer firearms season 1. We allow the use of temporary designated areas of the refuge in
and close according to the State’s stands, blinds, platforms, or ladders. accordance with State regulations
archery deer season. Hunters may construct blinds using subject to the following conditions:
5. We allow muzzleloader deer manmade materials only. We prohibit 1. We only allow hunting during the
hunting following the State’s hunters bringing plants or their parts State’s muzzleloader season with
muzzleloader season. onto the refuge. muzzleloaders.
6. Hunters may use portable stands. 2. We prohibit the construction or use 2. Hunters may use portable stands.
We prohibit construction or use of of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds We prohibit construction or use of
permanent blinds, permanent platforms, (see § 27.92 of this chapter). permanent blinds, permanent platforms,
or permanent ladders. 3. You must remove all stands, or permanent ladders.
7. You must remove all stands and temporary blinds, platforms, ladders, 3. Hunters must remove all stands and
personal property from the refuge by materials brought onto the refuge, and personal property from the refuge at the
legal sunset of each day (see § § 27.93 other personal property from the refuge end of each day’s hunt (see § § 27.93
and 27.94 of this chapter). at the end of each day’s hunt (see § § and 27.94 of this chapter).
8. We prohibit hunters from 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 4. Condition A8 applies.
occupying illegally set up or 4. Turkey hunters may possess only D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
constructed ground and tree stands (see approved nontoxic shot while in the
condition C2). * * * * *
field.
9. We allow the use of wheeled, 5. Conditions B5 and B6 apply. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife
nonmotorized conveyance devices (e.g., D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport Refuge
bikes, retrieval carts) except in fishing on designated areas of the refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
Wilderness Areas. in accordance with State regulations *
10. We prohibit vehicles and hunters
subject to the following conditions: * * * * *
from entering the refuge during the
1. Conditions B5 and B6 apply. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized
youth deer hunt until after 6 a.m.
D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 2. You must remove all ice fishing boats. We allow nonmotorized boats in
structures, devices, and personal areas open to waterfowl hunting during

Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge property from the refuge following each the waterfowl hunting seasons.
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We day’s fishing activity. * * * * *
prohibit the hunting of migratory game 3. We allow only bank fishing on all 6. We prohibit entry to hunting areas
birds. We allow the unarmed retrieval of refuge pools and open marshes. earlier than 2 hours before legal
waterfowl, legally taken outside the * * * * * shooting hours, and all hunters must
exit within 2 hours after the close of the designated areas of the refuge in served basis. We allow you to gather
legal shooting hours. accordance with State regulations only willow, grasses, marsh vegetation,
* * * * * subject to the following conditions: and dead wood on the ground from the
1. We allow the use of temporary refuge for blind-building materials. We
Northern Tallgrass Prairie National stands, blinds, platforms, or ladders (see prohibit cutting or removing any other
Wildlife Refuge § 27.92 of this chapter). Hunters may refuge trees or vegetation.
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We construct blinds using manmade 6. We will phase out the construction
allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, rail materials only. We prohibit hunters and use of permanent hunting blinds for
(Virginia and sora only), woodcock, frombringing plants or their parts onto waterfowl hunting within the Savanna
common snipe, and mourning dove in the refuge. District of the refuge over a 3-year
accordance with State regulations 2. Conditions A3, A5, A7, and A8 period. We will no longer allow
subject to the following conditions: apply. permanent blinds on the refuge in Pool
1. Hunters may possess only approved 3. Turkey hunters may possess only 12 after the 2006–2007 waterfowl
nontoxic shot while in the field (see § approved nontoxic shot while in the hunting season, Pool 13 after the 2007–
32.2(k)). field. 2008 season, and Pool 14 after the 2008–
2. Hunters may construct temporary D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] 2009 season. The following regulations
blinds using manmade materials only * * * * * apply for phase-out of permanent
(see § 27.92 of this chapter). We Upper Mississippi River National hunting blinds:
prohibit hunters from bringing plants or Wildlife and Fish Refuge i. All permanent blinds must have the
their parts onto the refuge. current name, address, and telephone
3. We prohibit the construction or use A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
number of the blind owner, posted no
of permanent blinds, stands, scaffolds, allow hunting of migratory game birds
smaller than 3≥ x 5≥ (7.5 cm x 12.5 cm)
and ladders. on designated areas of the refuge in
inside the blind.
4. We prohibit hunters from leaving accordance with State regulations
ii. The blind’s owner must remove
boats, decoys, or other personal subject to the following conditions:
1. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed’’ or from the refuge all blind materials,
property unattended at any time (see § § including old blind materials located
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). ‘‘No Hunting Zone,’’ we prohibit
hunting of migratory game birds at all within 100 yards (90 m) of the blind,
5. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, within 30 days of the end of the
portable or temporary blinds, materials times. In addition to areas posted ‘‘No
Hunting Zone,’’ we prohibit hunting waterfowl hunting season.
brought onto the refuge, and other iii. After the phase-out year of
personal property at the end of each within 50 yards (45 m) of the Great
River Trail at Thomson Prairie, within permanent blinds in each pool,
day’s hunt (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of waterfowl hunting regulations will
this chapter). 150 yards (135 m) of the Great River
Trail at Mesquaki Lake, and within 400 follow refuge regulations applicable to
6. We allow the use of hunting dogs, Pools 4–11, except that we require a 200
provided the dog is under the yards (360 m) of the Potter’s Marsh area
in Pool 13. yard (180 m) spacing distance between
immediate control of the hunter at all hunters on the Illinois portions of the
times during the State-approved hunting 2. We require permits for Potter’s
Marsh in Pool 13 except during the refuge in Pool 12, 13, and 14.
season (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). 7. We allow the use of hunting dogs,
7. We prohibit the use of motorized early teal season.
3. You may possess only approved provided the dogs remain under the
watercraft.
nontoxic shot while in the field (see § immediate control of the hunter at all
8. We prohibit camping.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow 32.2(k)). times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
hunting of ring-necked pheasant, 4. On Pools 4 through 11, you may not B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
Hungarian partridge, rabbit (cottontail place or leave decoys on the refuge hunting of upland game on designated
and jack), squirrel (fox and gray), during the time from 1⁄2 hour after the areas of the refuge in accordance with
raccoon, opossum, fox (red and gray), close of legal shooting hours until 1 State regulations subject to the
badger, coyote, striped skunk, and hour before the start of legal shooting following conditions:
crows on designated areas in accordance hours. 1. In areas posted ‘‘No Hunting Zone,’’
with State regulations subject to the 5. This condition applies to Pools 4 we prohibit possession of firearms at all
following conditions: through 11 only: We prohibit times (see § 27.42 of this chapter). In
1. Shotgun hunters may possess only construction of permanent hunting addition to areas posted ‘‘No Hunting
approved nontoxic shot while in the blinds using manmade materials (see § Zone,’’ we prohibit hunting within 50
field (see § 32.3(k)). 27.92 of this chapter). At the end of each yards (45 m) of the Great River Trail at
2. We allow the use of dogs for upland day’s hunt, you must remove all Thomson Prairie, within 150 yards (135
game bird hunting only, provided that manmade blind materials you brought m) of the Great River Trail at Mesquaki
the dogs remain under the immediate onto the refuge. Any blinds containing Lake.
control of the hunter at all times, during manmade materials left on the refuge 2. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we
the State-approved hunting season (see are subject to immediate removal and only allow hunting beginning the day
§ 26.21(b) of this chapter). disposal (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this after the close of the applicable State
3. We prohibit the use of dogs for chapter). Manmade materials include, duck hunting season until upland game
hunting furbearers. but are not limited to: Wooden pallets, season closure or March 15, whichever
4. We close the refuge to all hunting lumber, railroad ties, fence posts occurs first, except we allow spring
from March 1 through August 31. (wooden or metal), wire, nails, staples, turkey hunting during State seasons.
5. We allow hunting for coyote, netting, or tarps. We allow you to leave 3. On areas open to hunting, we
striped skunk, raccoon, and fox from 1⁄2 only seasonal blinds, made entirely of prohibit hunting or possession of
hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset. natural vegetation and biodegradable firearms from March 16 until the
6. Conditions A7 and A8 apply. twines, on the refuge. We consider all opening of State fall hunting seasons,
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow such blinds public property and open to except we allow spring turkey hunting
hunting of deer and turkey on use by any person on a first-come, first- during State seasons.
4. Shotgun hunters may possess only paragraph D.4. of Mathews Brake (3,250 cm2) of unbroken fluorescent
approved nontoxic shot when hunting National Wildlife Refuge; orange material visible above the
for any permitted birds or other small d. Revising paragraph A.15., B.1., B.6., waistline as an outer garment.
game, except wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)). C.14., C.18., and adding paragraph D.9. 5. Youth hunters age 15 and under
We still allow possession of lead shot of Morgan Brake National Wildlife must possess and carry a hunter safety
for hunting wild turkey. Refuge; course card or certificate. Each youth
5. You may use lights and dogs to e. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. hunter must remain within sight and
hunt raccoons, and other specifically of Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge; normal voice contact of an adult age 21
authorized small mammals, in f. Revising paragraphs A.17., B.1., or older. Each hunter age 16 and older
accordance with State regulations. We C.21., D.1., and D.6. of Panther Swamp must possess and carry a valid signed
allow such use of lights on the refuge at National Wildlife Refuge; and refuge Public Use Permit certifying that
the point of take only. We prohibit all g. Revising paragraphs B.4. and C.13. he or she understands and will comply
other uses of lights for hunting on the of Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge to with all regulations. One adult may
refuge. read as follows: supervise no more than one youth
6. We allow the use of hunting dogs hunter.
§ 32.43 Mississippi. 6. Each day before hunting, all
provided the dogs remain under the
immediate control of the hunter at all * * * * * hunters must obtain a daily User
times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). Information Card (pink) available at the
Hillside National Wildlife Refuge
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunter information stations (see refuge
hunting of white-tailed deer on A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * brochure map) and follow the printed
designated areas of the refuge in * instructions on the card. You must
accordance with State regulations * * * * * display this card in plain view on the
subject to the following conditions: 15. We allow ATVs only on dashboard of your vehicle while
1. Condition B1 applies. designated trails (see § 27.31 of this hunting or fishing so that the personal
2. In areas posted ‘‘Area Closed,’’ we chapter) (see refuge brochure map). We information is readable. Prior to leaving
only allow hunting beginning the day restrict ATV tires to a maximum of 1 the refuge, you must complete the
after the close of the applicable State inch (2.5 cm) for both tread depth and reverse side of the card and deposit it
duck hunting season until big game lug height. at one of the refuge information stations.
season closure or March 15, whichever * * * * * 7. Failure to display the User
occurs first. C. Big Game Hunting. * * * Information Card will result in the loss
3. On areas open to hunting, we only of the hunter’s refuge annual Public Use
* * * * *
allow hunting or possession of firearms Permit.
4. Conditions A5 through A7, A15, 8. We prohibit the possession of
until season closure or March 15, and B6 apply.
whichever occurs first. alcoholic beverages (see § 32.2(j)).
4. We prohibit construction or use of * * * * * 9. We prohibit the possession of
permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders 12. You must dismantle blinds and plastic flagging tape.
(see § 27.92 of this chapter). tripods, and you must remove stands 10. We prohibit handguns.
5. You must remove all stands from from the tree each day (see § § 27.93 11. You must unload and case guns
the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt and 27.94 of this chapter). You may (see § 27.42(b) of this chapter)
(see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). place stands on the refuge 7 days prior transported in/on vehicles and boats
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on to and must remove them (see § § 27.93 under power.
designated areas of the refuge in and 27.94 of this chapter) by day 7 after 12. You must park vehicles in such a
accordance with State regulations the close of the refuge deer season. manner as to not obstruct roads, gates,
subject to the following conditions: * * * * * turnrows, or firelanes (see § 27.31(h) of
1. On Spring Lake ‘‘Closed Areas,’’ D. Sport Fishing. * * * this chapter).
Carroll County, Illinois, we prohibit 13. Valid permit holders may take the
* * * * * following furbearers in season
fishing from October 1 until the day 8. Condition A15 applies. incidental to other refuge hunts with
after the close of the State duck hunting
Holt Collier National Wildlife Refuge legal firearms used for that hunt:
season.
2. On Mertes Slough, Buffalo County, Raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver,
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting.
Wisconsin, we allow only hand- bobcat, and nutria.
[Reserved] 14. We prohibit horses and mules.
powered boats or boats with electric B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
motors. hunting of rabbit and furbearers on hunting of white-tailed deer on
3. For the purpose of determining designated areas of the refuge in designated areas of the refuge in
length limits, slot limits, and daily creel accordance with State regulations accordance with State regulations
limits, the impounded areas of Spring subject to the following conditions: subject to the following conditions:
Lake, Duckfoot Marsh, and Pleasant 1. We are open for hunting during the 1. Conditions B5 through B12 and B14
Creek in Pool 13 are part of the State season. apply.
Mississippi River site-specific State 2. We only allow shotguns with 2. Hunts and hunt dates are available
regulations. approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) at the refuge headquarters in July, and
* * * * * and .22 caliber rimfire rifles for taking we post them in the refuge brochure.
17. Amend § 32.43 Mississippi by: small game (we prohibit .22 caliber 3. We allow archery hunting October
a. Revising paragraphs A.15., C.4., and magnums).
1 through January 31.

C.12., and adding paragraph D.8. of 3. We only allow dogs for rabbit 4. We prohibit organized drives for
Hillside National Wildlife Refuge; hunting February 1 through 28. deer.
b. Adding Holt Collier National 4. During the rabbit-with-dog and 5. We only allow crossbows in
Wildlife Refuge; quail hunts, any person hunting or accordance with State law.
c. Adding paragraph A.18., revising accompanying another person hunting 6. We prohibit attaching stands to any
paragraphs B.1., C.4., C.8., and adding must wear at least 500 square inches power or utility pole.
7. You must dismantle blinds and D. Sport Fishing. * * * 4. We only allow dogs for rabbit and
tripods, and you must remove stands * * * * * squirrel hunting beginning on the first
from the tree each day (see § § 27.93 9. Condition A15 applies. day after the last refuge deer hunt.
and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. We allow the use of dogs for
D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge raccoon and opossum hunting between
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We the hours of legal sunset and legal
Mathews Brake National Wildlife
allow hunting of goose, duck, sunrise.
Refuge
woodcock, and coot on designated areas 6. During the deer firearm hunts, any
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * of the refuge in accordance with State person hunting upland game or
* regulations subject to the following accompanying another person hunting
* * * * * conditions: must wear at least 500 square inches
18. Beginning the day before duck 1. We require permits for waterfowl (3,200 cm2) of unbroken fluorescent-
season opens and ending the last day of hunting, and only two companions may orange material visible above the
duck season, we will close refuge waters accompany each permit holder. waistline as an outer garment.
to all public use from 1 p.m. until 12 2. There is no early teal season. 7. Conditions A5, A7, A8, and A10
a.m. (midnight). 3. We allow waterfowl hunting from apply.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 8. We prohibit horses and mules.
1. Conditions A4 and A18 apply. 9. We prohibit hunting or entry into
p.m. (noon) on Saturdays and
* * * * * areas designated as being ‘‘closed’’ (see
Wednesdays.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * refuge brochure map).
4. Hunters must remove all decoys,
* * * * * 10. We require hunters to obtain a
blind material, and harvested waterfowl
4. Conditions A7 through A9, A18, refuge hunt permit brochure. This
from the area no later than 12 p.m.
and B5 apply. permit must be signed by them and in
(noon) each day (see § § 27.93 and 27.94
* * * * * their possession at all times while
of this chapter).
8. You must dismantle blinds and hunting on the refuge.
5. Youth hunters age 15 and under 11. Valid permit holders may take the
tripods, and you must remove stands must possess and carry a hunter safety
from the tree each day (see § § 27.93 following animals in season incidental
course card or certificate. Each youth to other upland game hunts with legal
and 27.94 of this chapter). You may hunter must remain within sight and
place stands on the refuge 7 days prior firearms used for that hunt: coyote,
normal voice contact of an adult age 21 beaver, nutria, and feral hog.
to and must remove them (see § § 27.93 or older. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
and 27.94 of this chapter) by day 7 after 6. Each day all waterfowl hunters hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog,
the close of the refuge deer season. must check in and out at the refuge’s
D. Sport Fishing. * * * and turkey on designated areas of the
duck check station. refuge in accordance with State
* * * * * 7. We prohibit possession of alcoholic regulations subject to the following
4. Condition A18 applies. beverages (see § 32.2(j)). conditions:
Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge 8. We prohibit handguns. 1. Conditions A5, A7, A8, A10, B8,
9. Waterfowl hunters may only and B9 apply.
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * possess approved nontoxic shot while
* 2. Hunts and hunt dates are available
in the field (see § 32.2(k)). at refuge headquarters in July, and we
* * * * * 10. We prohibit leaving boats identify them in the refuge brochure.
15. We only allow ATVs on overnight on the refuge (see § 29.93 of 3. We require a fee permit for all
designated trails (see § 27.31 of this this chapter). refuge deer hunts. Hunters must sign
chapter) (see refuge brochure map). We 11. During the deer firearm hunts, any this permit and have it in their
restrict ATV tires to a maximum of 1 person hunting woodcock or possession at all times while hunting.
inch (2.5 cm) for both tread depth and accompanying another person hunting 4. We prohibit organized drives for
lug height. must wear at least 500 square inches deer.
* * * * * (3,250 cm2) of unbroken fluorescent- 5. You may place portable stands on
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * orange material visible above the the refuge from September 1 through
1. Conditions A1 and A5 (and we only waistline as an outer garment. January 15 and must remove them by
allow one adult per youth hunter), and B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow January 15.
A6 through A15 apply. hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, 6. Valid deer permit holders may also
* * * * * opossum, raccoon, coyote, beaver, and take feral hogs and coyotes while deer
6. We prohibit horses and mules. nutria on designated areas of the refuge hunting.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * in accordance with State regulations 7. We do not require turkey hunters
* * * * * subject to the following conditions: to use nontoxic shot in greentree
14. You must dismantle blinds and 1. We prohibit upland game hunting reservoirs 1, 2, and 4.
tripods, and you must remove stands within the designated areas for 8. We prohibit big game hunting in
from the tree each day (see § § 27.93 waterfowl hunting when this hunt is the area designated for waterfowl
and 27.94 of this chapter). You may taking place. hunting when this hunt is taking place.
place stands on the refuge 7 days prior 2. We only allow shotguns with * * * * *
to the opening of the refuge deer season, approved nontoxic shot for hunting
and you must remove them (see § § Panther Swamp National Wildlife
upland game in greentree reservoirs 1, 2,
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by day Refuge

and 4.
7 after the close of the refuge deer 3. We only allow shotguns with a shot A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
season. size no larger than No. 2 and rifles no *
* * * * * larger than a standard .22 caliber for * * * * *
18. Conditions A5 through A7, A15, taking upland game (we prohibit .22 17. We only allow ATVs, beginning
and B6 apply. caliber magnums). the third Saturday in September through
February 28 on designated trails (see § D.3. of Clarence Cannon National 1. We prohibit construction or use of
27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge Wildlife Refuge; permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders
brochure map). We restrict ATV tires to b. Revising Great River National (see § 27.92 of this chapter).
a maximum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) for both Wildlife Refuge; and 2. Hunters must remove all portable
tread depth and lug height. c. Revising paragraph A.1., adding hunting stands, blinds, and equipment
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * paragraphs A.4., and A.5., revising from the refuge at the end of each day’s
1. We allow hunting during the open paragraphs B.1., B.7. and B.8., removing hunt (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this
State season except we close during paragraph B.9., revising paragraphs C.1., chapter).
only limited refuge gun and C.2., and C.4. through C.9., D.4., and 3. On the Fox Island Division, we
muzzleloader deer hunts. You may D.6. of Mingo National Wildlife Refuge only allow deer hunting during the
obtain information on the hunts and to read as follows: ‘‘Antlerless-Only’’ portion of the State
hunt dates both at the refuge firearms deer season.
headquarters in July and in the refuge § 32.44 Missouri.
* * * * * 4. On the Delair Division, we only
brochure.
allow muzzleloader deer hunting
* * * * * Clarence Cannon National Wildlife subject to the following conditions:
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * Refuge i. You must possess and carry a refuge
* * * * * * * * * * permit.
21. You must dismantle blinds and C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
tripods, and you must remove stands ii. We require hunters to check in and
from the tree each day (see § § 27.93 * * * * * out of the refuge each day.
4. We prohibit the construction or use iii. We require hunters to record all
and 27.94 of this chapter). You may
of permanent blinds, stands, platforms, harvested deer with refuge staff before
place stands on the refuge 7 days prior
or scaffolds (see § 27.92 of this chapter). removing them from the refuge.
to the opening of the refuge deer season, 5. Hunters must remove all boats,
and you must remove them (see § § iv. Shooting hours end at 3:00 p.m.
blinds, blind materials, stands, each day.
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by day platforms, scaffolds, and other hunting
7 after the close of the refuge deer v. Hunters must park all vehicles only
equipment (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of
season. in designated parking areas (see § 27.31
this chapter) from the refuge at the end
* * * * * of this chapter).
of each day’s hunt.
D. Sport Fishing. * * * 6. We close the area south of Bryants 5. We only allow turkey hunting on
1. We close all refuge waters during Creek to deer hunting. the Fox Island Division during the State
limited deer gun and muzzleloader 7. We require hunters to check in all spring seasons, including youth season.
hunts. harvested deer with refuge personnel We do not open to fall turkey hunting.
* * * * * prior to leaving the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on
6. We allow ATVs for fishing access 8. You must park all vehicles in the Long Island and Fox Island
on designated gravel roads when we designated parking areas (see § 27.31 of Divisions of the refuge in accordance
close such roads to vehicular traffic. We this chapter). with State regulations subject to the
restrict ATV tires to a maximum of 1 D. Sport Fishing. * * * following conditions:
inch (2.5 cm) of both tread depth or lug * * * * * 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle and
height. 3. Anglers must remove all boats and frog (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
* * * * * fishing equipment at the end of each 2. On the Fox Island Division, we
day’s fishing activity (see § 27.92 of this only allow bank fishing along any
Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge chapter). portion of the Fox River from January 1
* * * * * Great River National Wildlife Refuge through October 15.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * * * * * *
* * * * * allow hunting of waterfowl and coot on
4. We prohibit horses and mules. Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
the Long Island Division of the refuge in
* * * * * accordance with State regulations A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * *
subject to the following condition: We
* * * * * only allow hunting blinds constructed 1. We allow the use of hunting dogs,
13. Stands adjacent to fields and tree on sites posted by the Illinois provided the dogs are under the
plantations must be a minimum of 10 Department of Natural Resources. immediate control of the hunter at all
feet (3 m) above the ground. We prohibit B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
attaching stands to any power or utility hunting of upland game species on Long * * * * *
pole. You must dismantle blinds and Island and Fox Island Divisions of the 4. You must remove boats, decoys,
tripods, and you must remove stands refuge in accordance with State blinds, and blind materials (see § §
from the tree each day (see § § 27.93 regulations subject to the following 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought
and 27.94 of this chapter). You may conditions: onto the refuge at the end of each day’s
place the stands on the refuge 7 days 1. We only open Long Island and Fox hunt.
prior to the opening of refuge deer Island Divisions for upland game
season, and you must remove them (see 5. We prohibit the construction or use
hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds
§ § 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset.
day 7 after the close of the refuge deer (see § 27.92 of this chapter).
2. We close Fox Island Division to all
season. You must remove stands in the upland game hunting from October 16 B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
January/February closed area by day 7 through December 31. 1. The Public Hunting Area and the
after the last deer hunt. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow road leading to the Public Hunting Area
* * * * * hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey from the Hunter Sign-In Station are
18. Amend § 32.44 Missouri by: on designated portions of the refuge in open 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise until
a. Revising paragraphs C.4., C.5., C.6., accordance with State regulations 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset.
C.7., and adding paragraphs C.8. and subject to the following conditions: * * * * *
7. We require that all squirrel hunters g. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
wear a hat and also a shirt, vest, or coat of Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife * * * * *
of hunter orange so that the color is Refuge; 3. Condition A3 applies.
plainly visible from all sides during the h. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big
overlapping portion of the squirrel and adding paragraph A.16., and revising game hunting on designated portions of
archery deer and turkey seasons. paragraph C.4. of Lee Metcalf National the refuge in accordance with State
Camouflage orange does not satisfy this Wildlife Refuge; regulations subject to the following
requirement. i. Adding Northeast Montana Wetland conditions:
8. Condition A3 applies. Management District; and 1. We allow hunters to leave portable
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * j. Adding Northwest Montana tree stands, portable blinds, and
1. Conditions A3 and B1 apply. Wetland Management District to read as freestanding elevated platforms on the
2. We require that all hunters register follows: refuge from August 15 to December 15.
at the Hunter Sign-In/Sign Out Stations § 32.45 Montana. 2. You must visibly mark portable tree
and record the number of hours hunted stands, portable blinds, and freestanding
* * * * *
and number of deer or turkey harvested. elevated platforms with your automated
* * * * * Benton Lake Wetland Management licensing system (ALS) number.
District 3. You must remove any other
4. You must remove all boats (see §
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We personal property brought onto the area
27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the
allow migratory game bird hunting on at the end of each day (see § § 27.93 and
refuge at the end of each day.
Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA) 27.94 of this chapter).
5. We require that all archery deer and
throughout the District, excluding Sands 4. Condition A3 applies.
turkey hunters must wear a hat and also
a shirt, vest, or coat of hunter orange so WPA in Hill County and H–2–0 WPA in * * * * *
that the color is plainly visible from all Powell County in accordance with State Bowdoin Wetland Management District
sides during the overlapping portion of regulations subject to the following
conditions: A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
the squirrel and archery deer and turkey
1. We prohibit the use of motorboats. allow migratory game bird hunting on
seasons. Camouflage orange does not
2. You must remove boats, decoys, all Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA)
satisfy this requirement.
portable blinds, other personal property, (except Holm WPA) throughout the
6. We allow spring turkey hunting.
and any materials brought onto the area District in accordance with State
We only allow shotguns with approved
for blind construction at the end of each regulations subject to the following
nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)).
day (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this conditions:
7. We prohibit the use of salt or 1. We prohibit use of motorboats.
mineral blocks. chapter).
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow 2. You must remove boats, decoys,
8. We only allow portable tree stands portable blinds, other personal property,
upland game hunting on WPAs
from 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the and any materials brought onto the area
throughout the District, excluding Sands
State archery deer season. You must for blind construction at the end of each
WPA in Hill County and H–2–0 WPA in
clearly mark all stands with the owner’s day (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this
Powell County, in accordance with State
name, address, and phone number. regulations subject to the following chapter).
9. We only allow one tree stand per conditions: B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
deer hunter. 1. Hunters may possess only approved upland game hunting on all WPAs
D. Sport Fishing. * * * nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). (except Holm WPA) throughout the
* * * * * 2. We prohibit the use of horses for District in accordance with State
4. Anglers must remove watercraft any purposes. regulations subject to the following
(see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big condition: Hunters may possess only
refuge at the end of each day’s fishing game hunting on WPAs throughout the approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)).
activity. District, excluding Sands WPA in Hill C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big
* * * * * County and H–2–0 WPA in Powell game hunting on all WPAs (except
6. Anglers must attend trammel and County, in accordance with State Holm WPA) throughout the District in
gill nets at all times and plainly label regulations subject to the following accordance with State regulations
them with the owner’s name, address, condition: Condition B2 applies. subject to the following conditions:
and phone number. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport 1. We allow portable tree stands,
fishing on WPAs throughout the District portable blinds, and freestanding
* * * * * in accordance with State regulations elevated platforms to be left on WPAs
19. Amend § 32.45 Montana by: subject to the following conditions: from August 15 to December 15.
a. Adding Benton Lake Wetland 1. Condition A1 applies. 2. You must label portable tree stands,
Management District; 2. You must remove boats, fishing portable blinds, and freestanding
b. Adding paragraph A.3., and equipment, and other personal property elevated platforms with your automated
revising paragraphs B.3. and C. of Black at the end of each day (see § § 27.93 and licensing system (ALS) number. The
Coulee National Wildlife Refuge; 27.94 of this chapter). label must be legible from the ground.
c. Adding Bowdoin Wetland 3. You must remove any other
Management District; Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge
personal property brought onto the area
d. Adding Charles M. Russell Wetland A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * at the end of each day (see § § 27.93 and
Management District; * 27.94 of this chapter).
e. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C. * * * * * 4. We only allow the use of archery,
of Creedman Coulee National Wildlife 3. A portion of the land within the muzzleloader (as defined by State
Refuge; refuge boundary is private land regulations), or shotgun on the McNeil
f. Adding paragraph A.3. and revising (inholding); persons wishing to hunt the Slough WPA.
paragraphs B. and C. of Hewitt Lake private land must gain permission from D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport
National Wildlife Refuge; the landowner. fishing on WPAs throughout the District
in accordance with State regulations refuge in accordance with State C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big
subject to the following conditions: regulations subject to the following game hunting on designated areas of the
1. We prohibit use of motorboats. condition: Condition A1 applies. refuge in accordance with State
2. You must remove boats, fishing * * * * * regulations subject to the following
equipment, and other personal property condition: Condition A1 applies.
at the end of each day (see § § 27.93 and Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge
* * * * *
27.94 of this chapter). A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
* Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge
Charles M. Russell Wetland
Management District * * * * * A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
3. A portion of the land within the *
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We refuge boundary is private land 1. Hunting Access: We have
allow migratory game bird hunting on (inholding); persons wishing to hunt the numbered the blinds and assigned them
all Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA) private land must gain permission from to a single access point designated in
in accordance with State regulations the landowner. the refuge hunting leaflet. Hunters must
subject to the following condition: B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow park at this access point and at the
All watercraft and personal hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed numbered parking space corresponding
equipment must be removed following grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, to a blind. Hunters must walk to the
each day of hunting (see § § 27.93 and and coyote on designated portions of the blind along mowed trails designated in
27.94 of this chapter). refuge in accordance with State the hunting leaflet. We open the access
B. Upland Game Hunting. We only regulations subject to the following point at 3:30 a.m. to hunters who intend
allow upland game bird hunting on all conditions: to immediately hunt on the refuge. We
WPAs in accordance with State 1. You may only possess approved prohibit wildlife observation, scouting,
regulations subject to the following nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). and loitering at the access point.
condition: Hunters may only possess 2. Fox and coyote hunters may only 2. Hunting Hours: We will close the
approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). use centerfire rifles, rim-fire rifles, or Waterfowl Hunting Area to waterfowl
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big shotguns with approved nontoxic shot. hunting on Mondays and Thursdays.
game hunting on all WPAs in 3. We prohibit the shooting or taking We open the hunting area, defined by
accordance with State regulations of prairie dogs. the refuge boundary fence, 2 hours
subject to the following conditions: 4. Condition A3 applies. before and require departure 2 hours
1. All tree stands must be visibly C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big after legal waterfowl hunting hours, as
marked and identified with the hunter’s game hunting on designated portions of defined by the State.
name, address, phone number, and ALS the refuge in accordance with State
number. Hunters must remove all tree * * * * *
regulations subject to the following 16. Hunting Blind ι8 has a minimum
stands no later than December 15 of conditions: requirement of six decoys.
each year. 1. We allow hunters to leave portable
2. We prohibit permanent stands, tree stands, portable blinds, and * * * * *
ladders, steps, screw-in spikes, nails, freestanding elevated platforms on the C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
screws, and wire (see § 32.2(i)). refuge from August 15 to December 15. * * * * *
D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport 2. You must visibly mark portable tree 4. Tree Stands and Blinds: We allow
fishing on all WPAs in accordance with stands, portable blinds, and freestanding each hunter the use of a maximum of
State regulations subject to the elevated platforms with your automated two portable tree stands or blinds.
following condition: Anglers must licensing system (ALS) number. Hunters must register each stand/blind
remove all motor boats and other 3. You must remove any other with the refuge headquarters. We
personal equipment at the end of each personal property brought onto the area prohibit hunters leaving each stand/
day (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this at the end of each day (see § § 27.93 and blind unattended for more than 72
chapter). 27.94 of this chapter). hours.
4. Condition A3 applies. * * * * *
Creedman Coulee National Wildlife
Refuge * * * * *
Northeast Montana Wetland
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Management District
allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
swan, sandhill crane, and mourning A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on
dove on designated areas of the refuge allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, Waterfowl Production Areas throughout
in accordance with State regulations swan, sandhill crane, and mourning the District in accordance with State
subject to the following condition: dove in designated areas of the refuge in regulations subject to the following
1. Most of the land within the refuge accordance with State regulations conditions:
boundary is private land (inholding); subject to the following condition: 1. We prohibit the use of motorboats.
persons wishing to access the private 1. Most of the land within the refuge 2. You must remove boats, decoys,
land must gain permission from the boundary is private land (inholding); portable blinds, other personal property,
landowner. persons wishing to hunt the private land and any materials brought onto the area
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow must gain permission from the for blind construction at the end of each
hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed landowner. day (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this
grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow chapter).
and coyote on designated areas of the hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
refuge in accordance with State grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, upland game hunting on Waterfowl
regulations subject to the following and coyote on designated areas of the Production Areas throughout the
condition: Condition A1 applies. refuge in accordance with State District in accordance with State
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big regulations subject to the following regulations subject to the following
game hunting on designated areas of the condition: Condition A1 applies. conditions:
1. Hunters may possess only approved Tribal regulations (Lake County WPAs) seasons, and bag limits subject to the
nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). subject to the following conditions: following conditions:
2. We prohibit the use of horses for 1. Hunters may possess only approved * * * * *
any purpose. nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). 2. At various locations on the refuge,
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big 2. We prohibit the use of horses for we will provide permanent refuge
game hunting on Waterfowl Production any purpose. blinds, which are available for public
Areas throughout the District in C. Big Game Hunting. We prohibit big use by reservation. Hunters may make
accordance with State regulations game hunting on Lake County WPA per reservations for particular blinds up to
subject to the following conditions: Joint State/Tribal regulations. We allow 1 year in advance, for a maximum of 7
1. We allow hunters to leave portable big game hunting on Flathead County days, running Monday through Sunday
tree stands and freestanding elevated WPAs in accordance with State during the hunting season. Hunters may
platforms on Waterfowl Production regulations subject to the following make reservations for additional weeks
Areas from August 25 through February conditions: up to 7 days in advance, on a space-
15. 1. We allow portable tree stands and/ available basis. We allow no other
2. You must label portable tree stands or portable ground blinds; however, permanent blinds. Hunters must remove
and freestanding elevated platforms they must be removed daily. We temporary blinds, boats, and decoys
with your name and address such that prohibit construction and/or use of tree from the refuge following each day’s
it is legible from the ground. stands or portable ground blinds from hunt (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this
3. Condition B2 applies. dimensional lumber. chapter).
4. You must remove portable ground 2. Conditions A5 and B2 apply. 3. You may use trained dogs to assist
blinds and any other personal property 3. We prohibit ATV and/or in hunting and retrieval of harvested
at the end of each day (see § § 27.93 and snowmobile use. birds. Hunting with locating, pointing,
27.94 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport and retrieving dogs on the refuge will be
D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] subject to the following regulations:
fishing on all WPAs throughout the
Northwest Montana Wetland wetland district in accordance with i. We prohibit dog training.
Management District State regulations (Flathead County ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs
WPAs) or Joint State/Tribal regulations per hunter.
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We iii. You must pick up all dogs the
allow migratory game bird hunting on (Lake County WPAs) subject to the
following conditions: same day you release them (see §
Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) 26.21(b) of this chapter.
throughout the wetland district in 1. Anglers must remove all
accordance with State regulations motorboats, boat trailers, vehicles, * * * * *
fishing equipment, and other personal B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow
(Flathead County WPAs) or Joint State/
property from the WPAs at the end of hunting of coyote (see C. Big Game
Tribal regulations (Lake County WPAs)
each day (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this Hunting), fox, raccoon, woodchuck,
1. We prohibit motorboats except on chapter). squirrel, porcupine, skunk, snowshoe
the Flathead and Smith Lake WPAs in 2. We prohibit the use of motorboats hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed
Flathead County. except on Flathead and Smith Lake grouse in accordance with State
2. Hunters must operate motorboats at WPAs in Flathead County. regulations, seasons, and bag limits
no-wake speeds on Flathead and Smith 3. Anglers must operate motorboats at subject to the following conditions:
Lake WPAs in Flathead County. no-wake speeds on Flathead and Smith * * * * *
3. Hunters must remove all boats, Lake WPAs in Flathead County. 2. You may possess only approved
decoys, portable blinds, boat blinds and 4. We strictly prohibit harassing or nontoxic shot when hunting with a
other personal property at the end of hazing of migratory game birds with a shotgun (see § 32.2(k)).
each day (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this motorboat. 3. We open the refuge to hunting
chapter). * * * * * during the hours stipulated under each
4. Dogs must be on a leash from April 20. In § 32.48 New Hampshire by: State’s hunting regulations, but no
1 to August 31. Dogs must be under the a. Revising the introductory text of longer than from 1⁄2 hour before legal
owner’s immediate control at all other paragraph A., revising paragraphs A.2., sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. We
times. We prohibit free-roaming pets A.3., revising the introductory text of close the refuge to night hunting.
year-round on any portion of the WPAs. paragraph B., revising paragraphs B.2., Hunters must unload all firearms, and
5. We prohibit overnight camping B.3., B.5., B.6., revising the introductory nock no arrows outside of legal hunting
and/or open fires (see § 27.95(a) of this text of paragraph C., revising paragraphs hours.
chapter). C.1., C.2., and adding paragraph C.6. of * * * * *
6. Hunters must contruct blinds, other Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge; 5. Hunters must wear two articles of
than portable blinds, of native materials and hunter-orange clothing or material. One
only. Hunters must label all nonportable b. Revising paragraphs A.2. and C.5. article must be a solid-colored, hunter-
blinds with their name, address, and of Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife orange hat; the other must cover a major
phone number. Construction and Refuge to read as follows: portion of the torso, such as a jacket,
labeling of these blinds does not vest, coat, or poncho, and must be a
constitute exclusive use of the blind. § 32.48 New Hampshire. minimum of 50 percent hunter orange
Hunters must remove these blinds * * * * * in color (e.g., orange camouflage).
within 7 days of the close of the 6. We allow hunting of showshoe
Lake Umbagog National Wildlife hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed

migratory game bird hunting season.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow Refuge grouse with trained dogs during State
upland game hunting on all WPAs A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We hunting seasons. Hunting with locating,
throughout the wetland district in allow hunting of duck, goose, pointing, and retrieving dogs on the
accordance with State regulations merganser, coot, snipe, and woodcock refuge will be subject to the following
(Flathead County WPAs) or Joint State/ in accordance with State regulations, regulations:
i. We prohibit dog training. Cape May National Wildlife Refuge B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
ii. We allow a maximum of two dogs * * * * *
* * * * *
per hunter. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport 2. Conditions A3 through A8 apply.
iii. You must pick up all dogs the 3. We allow cottontail rabbit hunting
fishing on designated areas of the refuge
same day you release them (see § between December 1 and the last day of
in accordance with State regulations
26.21(b) of this chapter). February. We prohibit the use of hounds
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow for cottontail rabbit hunting.
1. We allow fishing from 1 hour
hunting of bear, coyote, white-tailed C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal
deer, and moose in accordance with
sunset. * * * * *
State regulations, seasons, and bag
2. We allow fishing only along beach 2. Hunting on the east side of the Rio
limits subject to the following
areas of the Two Mile Beach Unit. Grande is by foot, horseback, or bicycle
conditions:
3. The Atlantic Ocean beach is closed only. Bicycles must stay on designated
1. We open the refuge to hunting
annually to all access, including fishing, roads.
during the hours stipulated under each
between April 1 and September 30. 3. We allow oryx hunting from the
State’s hunting regulations but no longer
4. We prohibit commercial fishing, east bank of the Rio Grande and to the
than from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise
crabbing, and clamming on refuge lands. east boundary of the refuge. We will
to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. We prohibit
5. We prohibit fishing or possession of allow hunters possessing a valid State
night hunting. Hunters must unload all
conchs or shellfish on refuge lands. special off-range permit to hunt oryx on
firearms and nock no arrows outside of
6. We prohibit dogs on the Two Mile the refuge during the concurrent State
legal hunting hours.
Beach Unit. deer season. We also may establish
2. We allow bear and coyote hunting
7. We prohibit unauthorized vehicles, special hunt dates each year for oryx.
with dogs during State hunting seasons.
including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), on Contact the refuge manager for special
Hunting with trailing dogs on the refuge
any portion of the Two Mile Beach Unit. dates and conditions.
will be subject to the following
8. We prohibit sunbathing on refuge * * * * *
conditions:
lands. D. Sport Fishing. * * *
i. Hunters must equip all dogs used to
9. We prohibit access to swimming or
hunt bear and coyote with working * * * * *
surfing in the Atlantic Ocean.
radio-telemetry collars and hunters 6. We allow frogging for bullfrog on
must be in possession of a working * * * * * the refuge in areas that are open to
radio-telemetry receiver that can detect 22. Amend § 32.50 New Mexico by: fishing.
and track the frequencies of all collars a. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., A.3.,
* * * * *
used. B.2., B.3., C.2., C.3., and D.6. of Bosque
ii. We prohibit dog training. del Apache National Wildlife Refuge; Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge
iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs b. Revising the introductory text of A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
per hunter. paragraph A., revising paragraphs A.5., allow hunting of mourning dove and
iv. You must pick up all dogs the A.6., A.7., and A.8. of Las Vegas goose on designated areas of the refuge
same day you release them (see § National Wildlife Refuge; and in accordance with State regulations
26.21(b) of this chapter). c. Adding paragraph A.3. of Sevilleta subject to the following conditions:
* * * * * National Wildlife Refuge to read as
follows: * * * * *
6. We prohibit the use of all-terrain 5. We allow goose hunting on
vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge § 32.50 New Mexico. designated day(s) of the week as
land. * * * * * identified on the permit.
* * * * * 6. Shooting hours for geese are from
Bosque del Apache National Wildlife 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1 p.m.
Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge local time.
Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * 7. We assign a bag limit for both light
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * * goose and Canada goose to two geese
* 1. You must possess and carry a each.
* * * * * refuge permit for hunting of light goose. 8. For goose hunting you may only
2. You must wear in a conspicuous The permit is available through a lottery possess approved nontoxic shells (see §
manner on the outermost layer of the drawing. Applications must be 32.2(k)) while in the field in quantities
head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 postmarked by November 15 of each of six or less.
square inches (2,600 cm2) of hunter- year. A $6.00 nonrefundable application * * * * *
orange clothing or material, except fee must accompany each application.
when hunting waterfowl from a blind or 2. We allow hunting of light goose on Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge
boat or over waterfowl decoys. dates to be determined by refuge staff. * * * * *
* * * * * We will announce hunt dates by A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * September 1 of each year. Hunters must *
* * * * * report to the refuge headquarters by 4:45 * * * * *
5. Conditions A4 and A5 apply. a.m. each hunt day. Legal hunting hours 3. The refuge may designate special
* * * * * will run from 1⁄2 hour before legal youth and/or persons with disabilities
sunrise and will not extend past 11 a.m. hunting days during the regular game
21. Amend § 32.49 New Jersey by

revising paragraph D. of Cape May local time. bird season. This will apply to areas,
National Wildlife Refuge to read as 3. We allow the use of hunting dogs species, days, and times that are
follows: for animal retrieval. You must keep dogs currently part of the refuge’s hunting
on a leash when not hunting (see § program. For additional information
§ 32.49 New Jersey. 26.21(b) of this chapter). concerning these changes, please
* * * * * * * * * * contact the refuge staff. We will print
specific dates and information regarding 1. Conditions A1 through A5 apply migratory game bird hunting on and
these special days in the refuge’s 2006– (with the following exception to west of Evans Road.
2007 hunt leaflet. condition A2: Each adult may supervise * * * * *
* * * * * no more than one youth hunter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
23. Amend § 32.51 New York by 2. We require each person hunting of deer, turkey, and feral hog on
revising paragraph A.14. of Montezuma participating in a quota deer hunt to designated areas of the refuge in
National Wildlife Refuge to read as possess a refuge Quota Deer Hunt accordance with State regulations
follows: Permit. The Quota Deer Hunt Permit is subject to the following conditions:
nontransferable. * * * * *
§ 32.51 New York. 3. We only allow the use of shotguns,
3. During deer hunts we prohibit
* * * * * hunters from entering the refuge earlier muzzleloaders, and bow and arrow for
Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge than 4 a.m., and they must leave the deer and feral hog hunting. We allow
refuge no later than 2 hours after legal disabled hunters to use crossbows but
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * only while possessing the required State
sunset.
* permit. We allow feral hogs to be taken
4. Youth hunts are for hunters under
* * * * * in any area, except the Pungo Unit,
14. You may only possess 25 or fewer age 16. We prohibit adults from
when the area is open to hunting deer.
approved nontoxic shells (see § 32.2(k)) possessing or discharging a firearm
We allow feral hogs to be taken using
while in the field. during the youth deer hunts.
bow and arrow (during the State bow
* * * * * * * * * * and arrow and gun deer seasons),
24. Amend § 32.52 North Carolina by: 10. You must check all deer taken on muzzleloaders (during the State
a. Removing paragraph A.3., the refuge at the refuge check station on muzzleloader and gun deer seasons),
redesignating paragraphs A.4. through the date of take prior to removing the and firearms (during the State gun deer
A.7. as paragraphs A.3. through A.6. of animal from the refuge. If we do not season). In addition, feral hogs may be
Currituck National Wildlife Refuge; have the check station staffed by refuge taken on the Frying Pan Unit during all
b. Amending the listing of MacKay personnel, you must use the self-check- open firearm seasons.
Island National Wildlife Refuge to read in procedures. 4. You may only possess approved
Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge; * * * * * nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while
c. Removing paragraphs A.2., A.5., hunting turkeys on the Pungo Unit.
Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge
and A.8., redesignating paragraphs A.3. * * * * *
as A.2., A.4. as A.3., A.6. as A.4., and A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * 7. Prior to December 1, we allow deer
A.7. as A.5, revising paragraph A.5., * hunting with bow and arrow on the
revising paragraph B.1., removing 1. We prohibit hunting on the Pungo Unit during all State deer
paragraphs B.2. and B.3., redesignating Davenport and Deaver tracts (which seasons, except the muzzleloading
paragraph B.4. as B.2., revising include the area surrounding the season; however, we prohibit hunting
paragraphs C.1., C.2., C.3., C.4., and Headquarters/Visitor Center and the on the Pungo Unit on the designated
C.10., removing paragraph D.4., and Scuppernong River Interpretive Pungo Deer Gun-Hunts referred to above
redesignating paragraph D.5. as D.4. of Boardwalk), the Pungo Shop area, New without a valid Pungo Deer Gun-Hunt
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge; Lake, refuge lands between Lake Phelps Permit.
d. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.4., 8. You must wear 500 square inches
and Shore Drive, that portion of the
A.9., revising the introductory text of (3,250 cm2) of fluorescent-orange
Pinner Tract east of SR 1105, the portion
paragraph C., and revising paragraphs material above the waist that is visible
of Allen Road between Shore Drive and
C.3., C.4., C.7., and C.8. of Pocosin from all sides while hunting deer and
the gate on the north end of Allen Road
Lakes National Wildlife Refuge to read feral hogs in any area open to hunting
(including the area on both sides of this
as follows: these species with firearms.
section of Allen Road for a distance of
100 yards (90 m)), the portion of * * * * *
§ 32.52 North Carolina. 25. Amend § 32.53 North Dakota by:
Western Road between the intersection
* * * * * a. Revising paragraphs B.1. through
with Seagoing Road and the gate to the
Mackay Island National Wildlife B.3., revising paragraphs C.1. through
south, and the unnamed road at the
Refuge C.4., and revising paragraph D. of
southern boundary of the refuge land
Audubon National Wildlife Refuge;
* * * * * located west of Pettigrew State Park’s
b. Revising paragraph A.2. of Lake
Cypress Point Access Area. During
Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge Alice National Wildlife Refuge; and
November, December, January, and c. Revising paragraphs A., B., and C.
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * February, we prohibit all public entry of Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge to
* on Pungo and New Lakes, Duck Pen read as follows:
* * * * * Road, and the Pungo Lake, Riders Creek,
5. We prohibit hunting on, from, or and Dunbar Road banding sites. § 32.53 North Dakota.
across any road open to public vehicle * * * * * * * * * *
traffic. This includes the right-of-way 4. We open the refuge for daylight use Audubon National Wildlife Refuge
which extends 30 feet (9 m) in either only, except that we allow hunters to
direction from the center of the road and enter and remain in open hunting areas * * * * *
all public parking areas. from 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting
1. We open to upland game hunting
* * * * * time until 11⁄2 hours after legal shooting
annually on the day following the close
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * time.
of the regular deer gun season, and we
1. Conditions A1 through A5 apply. * * * * * close per the State season.
* * * * * 9. You may only possess approved 2. We prohibit hunting on or from
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while refuge roads while operating a vehicle.
Hunters must park in designated 1. We prohibit hunting on the portion 2. We only allow shotguns, .22 caliber
parking areas or at the refuge boundary of the refuge south of Highway 50 rimfire rifles, and .17 caliber rimfire
and walk in. during the State deer gun season. rifles for rabbit and squirrel. We only
3. We allow game retrieval without a 2. We only allow hunting on the allow special archery hunts by refuge
firearm up to 100 yards (90 m) inside portion of the refuge north of Highway Special Use Permit.
the refuge boundary fence and closed 50 beginning the day following the close * * * * *
areas of the refuge. Retrieval time may of the State deer gun season through the 6. We offer refuge-controlled turkey
not exceed 10 minutes. You may use end of the State season. hunts. We require hunters to possess a
dogs to assist in retrieval. 3. We allow falconry on the refuge
permit and pay a fee for these hunts.
* * * * * only during the State upland game
You may call the refuge office or the
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * season subject to conditions B1 and B2.
4. You may possess only approved State for information concerning these
1. The refuge gun, muzzleloader, and hunts.
bow deer hunting seasons open and nontoxic shot while in the field (see §
close according to State regulations. 32.2(k)). * * * * *
2. We close the refuge to the State 5. We prohibit the use of horses C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
special youth deer hunting season. during all hunting seasons. * * * * *
3. We prohibit hunting on or from C. Big Game Hunting. We allow 6. We offer refuge-controlled deer
refuge roads while operating a vehicle. hunting of deer on designated areas of hunts (archery, primitive weapon, youth
Hunters must park in designated the refuge in accordance with State primitive). We require hunters to
parking areas or at the refuge boundary regulations subject to the following possess a permit and pay a fee for these
and walk in. Hunters may use conditions: hunts. For information concerning the
designated refuge roads to retrieve 1. The refuge gun, muzzleloader, and hunts, contact the refuge office or the
downed deer. bow deer hunting seasons open and State.
4. We only allow portable tree stands. close according to State regulations.
2. We prohibit entry to the refuge * * * * *
You must remove all tree stands at the
end of each day (see § 27.93 and 27.94 before 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the first day Little River National Wildlife Refuge
of this chapter). of the archery, gun, or muzzleloader
deer hunting season. * * * * *
* * * * * D. Sport Fishing. * * *
D. Sport Fishing. We allow ice fishing 3. We will only allow preseason
scouting in public use areas and hiking 1. Condition A1 applies.
on designated areas of the refuge in
accordance with State regulations trails. * * * * *
subject to the following conditions: 4. We allow only portable tree stands.
You must remove all tree stands at the Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge
1. We restrict vehicle use to
designated ice access points and refuge end of each day (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 * * * * *
roads (see § 27.31 of this chapter). of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. * * *
2. We allow vehicles and fish houses 5. Condition B5 applies. * * * * *
on the ice as conditions allow. We * * * * * 6. We only allow fishing on Bonham
require anglers to remove fish houses, or 26. Amend § 32.55 Oklahoma by: Pond:
parts thereof, from the refuge ice, water, a. Revising paragraphs B.1., B.2., B.6., i. By youths age 14 and under;
and land by no later than March 15 of and C.6. of Deep Fork National Wildlife
ii. By any person with a disability;
each year. We allow anglers to use Refuge;
b. Revising paragraph D.1. and iii. Only from legal sunrise to legal
portable houses after March 15, but sunset;
anglers must remove them from the removing paragraph D.2. of Little River
National Wildlife Refuge; iv. With a limit of one pole per
refuge at the end of each day (see § § person; and
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). c. Revising paragraph D.6. of Salt
Plains National Wildlife Refuge; v. Catch and release only.
3. We prohibit leaving fish houses
unattended on refuge uplands or in d. Revising paragraphs A.1., A.2., Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge
refuge parking areas. A.6., A.9., removing paragraph A.10.,
4. We prohibit all shore and boat revising paragraph B.1., and removing A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
fishing on the refuge. paragraph C.4. of Sequoyah National *
Wildlife Refuge; 1. We require an annual refuge permit
* * * * * e. Redesignating paragraphs D.3. for all hunting. The hunter must possess
Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge through D.12. as D.4. through D.13. and and carry the signed permit while
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * adding a new paragraph D.3. of hunting.
* Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge; 2. We only open the refuge to hunting
and on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and
* * * * * f. Revising the introductory text of
2. We allow motorized boats; Tuesdays. We prohibit hunters from
paragraph D. and adding paragraph D.6. entering the land portion of the
however, motors must not exceed 10 hp. of Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Sandtown Bottom Unit or any portion of
* * * * * Refuge to read as follows: Sally Jones Lake before 5 a.m. Hunters
Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge § 32.55 Oklahoma. must leave the area by 1 hour after legal
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. sunset. We prohibit hunting or shooting
* * * * * within 50 feet (15 m) of designated
[Reserved]
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge roads or parking areas. All hunters must
hunting of ring-necked pheasant, sharp- * * * * * park in designated parking areas.
tailed grouse, and gray partridge on B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * * * * * *
designated areas of the refuge in 1. You must possess and carry a 6. We allow boats. You must operate
accordance with State regulations signed refuge permit for squirrel, rabbit, them under applicable State laws and
subject to the following conditions: and raccoon. We require no fee. comply with all licensing, marking, and
safety regulations from the State of

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge D. Sport Fishing. * * *
origin.
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * * * * * *
* * * * *
* 4. We allow ice fishing in Areas 5 and
9. We restrict the use of airboats * * * * * 7 only.
within the refuge boundary to the 2. On the McCormack Unit, you may 5. We prohibit the taking of minnow,
Arkansas River navigation channel and only possess approved nontoxic turtle, or frog.
to designated hunting areas from shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) in quantities of 6. We prohibit the possession of live
September 1 to March 1. 25 or fewer per day. baitfish on the Seneca Unit.
28. In § 32.57 Pennsylvania by 7. We prohibit the taking or
revising paragraphs A.2. through A.5. possession of shellfish on the refuge.
1. Conditions A1, A2, and A7 through
and adding paragraphs A.6. and A.7., * * * * *
A9 apply.
revising paragraphs B.2., C., and D.4. 29. Amend § 32.60 South Carolina by:
* * * * * through D.7., and removing paragraphs a. Revising the listing of ACE Basin
Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge D.8. and D.9. of Erie National Wildlife National Wildlife Refuge to read Ernest
Refuge to read as follows: F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife
* * * * * Refuge, place the listing in the correct
D. Sport Fishing. * * * § 32.57 Pennsylvania.
alphabetical order, and revising
* * * * * * * * * * paragraphs C.3., C.9. and C.10. of Ernest
3. We prohibit airboats, hovercraft, Erie National Wildlife Refuge F. Hollings ACE Basin National Wildlife
and personal watercraft on all refuge Refuge;
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
waters and waters of the Wildlife b. Revising paragraph D. of Cape
*
Management Unit. Romain National Wildlife Refuge;
* * * * * c. Adding paragraphs A.9. and B.5.,
* * * * * 2. We require all persons to possess and revising paragraph C. of Carolina
Wichita Mountains National Wildlife and carry a refuge hunt permit. Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge;
Refuge 3. We require that hunters display in
d. Revising paragraph C.6. of
plain view a refuge hunt permit in the
* * * * * Pinckney Island National Wildlife
windshield area of their vehicle while
Refuge; and
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on parked on the refuge.
e. Revising paragraphs A.6. and B.4.
designated areas of the refuge in 4. We only allow nonmotorized boats
of Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge
accordance with State regulations for waterfowl hunting.
5. We require that hunters remove all to read as follows:
* * * * * boats, blinds, and decoys from the § 32.60 South Carolina.
refuge within 1 hour after legal sunset * * * * *
6. Anglers may use motorized boats
(see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
on Elmer Thomas Lake; however, we 6. We allow dogs for hunting; Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
enforce a no-wake rule on the lake. however, they must be under the
27. Amend § 32.56 Oregon by: * * * * *
immediate control of the hunter at all D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing,
a. Removing paragraph A.3. and times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter). crabbing, shell fishing, shrimping, and
redesignating paragraphs A.4. through 7. We prohibit field possession of
the harvest of other marine species on
A.9. as paragraphs A.3. through A.8; migratory game birds in areas of the
designated areas of the refuge subject to
removing paragraphs B.2. and B.4. and refuge closed to migratory game bird
State regulations and the following
redesignating paragraphs B.3., B.5., and hunting.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * condition: Marsh Island, White Banks,
B.6., as paragraphs B.2., B.3., and B.4. and Bird Island are open from
respectively; and removing paragraphs * * * * * September 15 through February 15. We
D.2. and D.4. and redesignating 2. Condition A3 applies.
close them the rest of the year to protect
paragraphs D.3., D.5., and D.6., as * * * * * nesting birds.
paragraphs D.2., D.3., and D.4., C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
respectively of Cold Springs National hunting of deer, bear, and turkey on Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife
Wildlife Refuge; designated areas of the refuge in Refuge
b. Removing paragraphs A.1., and A.3. accordance with State regulations A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
and redesignating paragraphs A.2., A.4., subject to the following conditions: *
A.5., A.6., A.7., and A.8. as paragraphs 1. We allow hunting on the refuge
* * * * *
A.1. through A.6., respectively; and from September 1 through the end of
9. We prohibit the possession or use
revising paragraph B.1. of McKay Creek February. We also allow spring turkey
of more than 50 shotgun shells.
National Wildlife Refuge; and hunting in accordance with State
c. Revising paragraph A.2. of Umatilla regulations.
2. We require all persons to possess * * * * *
National Wildlife Refuge to read as 5. All persons participating in refuge
and carry a refuge hunt permit.
follows: 3. Conditions A3 and A5 apply. firearms hunts must wear at least 500
§ 32.56 Oregon. 4. We prohibit organized deer drives square inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken,
in hunt area B of the Sugar Lake fluorescent-orange material above the
* * * * *
Division. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as three waist as an outer garment that is visible
McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge or more persons involved in the act of from all sides while hunting and while
* * * * * chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or en route to and from hunting areas. This
otherwise directing deer so as to make does not apply to raccoon hunters.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
the animal more susceptible to harvest.
1. Condition A1 applies. 5. We prohibit the use of watercraft hunting of white-tailed deer, turkey, and
* * * * * for big game hunting. feral hog on designated areas of the
refuge in accordance with State 12. We prohibit turkey hunters from a. Revising paragraph C. of Lake
regulations subject to the following calling a turkey for another hunter Andes Wetland Management District;
conditions: unless both hunters have Refuge Quota and
1. Conditions A1, A3 through A5, and Turkey Hunt Permits. b. Adding paragraph C.7. of Waubay
A8 apply (with the following exception 13. We prohibit turkey hunting in the National Wildlife Refuge to read as
for condition A4: each adult may area defined as east of Hwy 145, south follows:
supervise no more than one youth of Rt. 9, and north of Hwy 1.
hunter). 14. We prohibit discharge of weapons § 32.61 South Dakota.
2. All deer, feral hogs, and turkeys (see § 27.42(a) of this chapter) for any * * * * *
taken on the refuge must be checked in purpose other than to take or attempt to
on the date of take prior to removing the take legal game animals during Lake Andes Wetland Management
animal from the refuge. established hunting seasons. District
3. During deer and turkey hunts, we * * * * * * * * * *
prohibit hunters from entering the C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big
refuge earlier than 4 a.m. Deer hunters Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin National game hunting on Waterfowl Production
must leave the refuge no later than 2 Wildlife Refuge Areas throughout the District in
hours after legal sunset. Turkey hunts * * * * * accordance with State regulations
will end each day at 1 p.m. Hunters C. Big Game Hunting. * * * subject to the following conditions:
must unload and encase or dismantle all * * * * * 1. We only allow the use of archery
firearms after 1 p.m. 3. Except for the special quota permit equipment for big game hunting on
4. All persons participating in refuge hunts, we allow only archery or Atkins Waterfowl Production Area in
firearms deer hunts must wear at least muzzleloader hunting, and there is no Lincoln County.
500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of quota on the number of hunters allowed
unbroken, fluorescent-orange material 2. We allow portable tree stands and
to participate. During special quota freestanding elevated platforms to be
above the waist as an outer garment that permit hunts, we allow use of centerfire
is visible from all sides while hunting left on Waterfowl Production Areas
rifles or shotguns. from the first Saturday after August 25
and while en route to and from hunting
areas. * * * * * through February 15.
5. During the primitive weapons hunt, 9. You may take feral hogs during 3. You must label portable tree stands
you may use bow and arrow, refuge deer hunts. There is no size or and freestanding elevated platforms
muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or bag limit on hogs. We may offer special with your name and address or current
larger), or muzzleloading rifles (.40 hog hunts during and after deer season hunting license number so it is legible
caliber or larger). We prohibit revolving to further control this invasive species. from the ground.
rifles or black-powder handguns. You must dispatch all feral hogs before 4. You must remove portable ground
6. During modern gun hunts, you may removing them from the refuge. blinds and other personal property at
use shotguns, rifles (centerfire and 10. You must hunt deer and feral hogs
the end of each day (see § § 27.93 and
larger than .22 caliber), handguns (.357 from an elevated deer stand. We
27.94 of this chapter).
caliber or larger and barrel length no prohibit shooting big game from a boat.
5. We prohibit the use of horses for
less than 6 inches [15 cm]), or any * * * * * any purpose.
weapon allowed during the primitive Pinckney Island National Wildlife * * * * *
weapons hunt. We prohibit military, Refuge
hard-jacketed bullets, and .22 caliber Waubay National Wildlife Refuge
rimfire rifles during the modern gun * * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * * * * * *
hunts.
7. We prohibit man driving for deer. * * * * * C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
We define a ‘‘man drive’’ as an 6. Each hunter may place one stand * * * * *
organized hunting technique involving on the refuge during the week preceding 7. You must label portable tree stands
two or more individuals where hunters the hunt. You must remove your stand and freestanding elevated platforms
attempt to drive game animals from (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) with your name and address or current
cover or habitat for the purpose of at the end of the hunt. hunting license number so it is legible
shooting or killing the animals or * * * * * from the ground.
moving them toward other hunters. * * * * *
8. We prohibit the use of dogs for any Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge
31. Amend § 32.62 Tennessee by:
big game hunting. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
9. We prohibit the use of plastic a. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.3., B.2.,
*
flagging. C.2., and adding paragraph D.5. of Cross
* * * * * Creeks National Wildlife Refuge;
10. Youth hunts are for hunters under 6. We prohibit permanent blinds. You
age 16. We prohibit adults from b. Revising paragraphs A.5., B.3., C.5.,
must remove portable blinds and decoys
possessing or discharging firearms D.7., removing paragraphs D.8. and
(see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter)
during youth deer or turkey hunts. D.10., and redesignating paragraph D.9.
at the end of each day.
11. We prohibit the use of ATVs, as D.8. of Hatchie National Wildlife
except by mobility-impaired hunters * * * * * Refuge; and
with a Special Use Permit during big B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
c. Adding paragraph A.11. and

game hunts. Mobility-impaired hunters * * * * * revising paragraph B.5. of Tennessee
must have a State Disabled Hunting 4. We prohibit squirrel and/or raccoon National Wildlife Refuge to read as
license, be wheelchair dependent, need hunting from a boat or other water follows:
mechanical aids to walk, or have conveyance on the refuge.
complete single- or double-leg * * * * * § 32.62 Tennessee.
amputations. 30. Amend § 32.61 South Dakota by: * * * * *
Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * on ponds accessed from Jackson Ditch
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * * * * * * via Onion Bayou. We prohibit
* 5. We allow hunters access to the motorized boats launching from the East
refuge from 11⁄2 hours before legal Unit.
* * * * *
2. We require a refuge hunt permit for sunrise to 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset, * * * * *
all hunters age 16 and older. We charge with the exception of raccoon hunting. 10. Hunters age 17 and under must be
a fee for all hunt permits. You must * * * * * under the direct supervision of an adult
possess and carry a valid refuge permit 32. Amend § 32.63 Texas by: age 18 or older.
while hunting on the refuge. a. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.4., * * * * *
3. We set and publish season dates A.10., A.16., and D. of Anahuac 16. We prohibit pits and permanent
and bag limits annually in the refuge National Wildlife Refuge; blinds. We allow portable blinds or
hunting regulations available at the b. Revising paragraphs C.6. and C.11. temporary natural vegetation blinds.
refuge office. and removing paragraph C.17. of Laguna You must remove all blinds (see § §
* * * * * Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge; 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * c. Revising paragraph A.2., refuge daily.
* * * * * redesignating paragraphs A.7. through * * * * *
2. Condition A2 applies. A.16. as paragraphs A.8. through A.17. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing
* * * * * and adding a new paragraph A.7., and crabbing on designated areas of the
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * revising paragraphs A.10, A.11., A.14., refuge in accordance with State
and D. of McFaddin National Wildlife regulations subject to the following
* * * * *
2. You may only participate in the Refuge; conditions:
refuge quota deer hunts with a special d. Revising paragraphs A.2., A.8., 1. We allow fishing and crabbing on
quota permit issued through random A.11., and D. of Texas Point National shoreline areas on East Galveston Bay,
drawing. Information for permit Wildlife Refuge; along East Bay Bayou on the East Bay
applications is available at the refuge e. Revising paragraphs B.1., B.2., B.6., Bayou Tract, along West Line Road to
headquarters. adding paragraph B.8, and revising the southern end of Shoveler Pond,
D. Sport Fishing. * * * paragraph C. of Trinity River National along the canal from the Oyster Bayou
Wildlife Refuge to read as follows: Boat Ramp to the southwest corner of
* * * * *
5. We limit boats to no-wake speed on § 32.63 Texas. Shoveler Pond, and along the banks of
all refuge impoundments and reservoirs. * * * * * Shoveler Pond.
2. We only allow fishing and crabbing
Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge with pole and line, rod and reel, or
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * handheld line. We prohibit the use any
* * method not expressly allowed,
* * * * * including trotlines, setlines, jug lines,
* * * * *
5. Mourning dove, woodcock, and limb lines, bows and arrows, gigs,
2. You must possess and carry a
snipe seasons close during all deer spears, or crab traps.
current signed refuge hunting permit
archery and quota gun hunts. 3. We allow cast netting for bait for
while hunting on all hunt units of the
* * * * * refuge. personal use along waterways in areas
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * open to the public and along public
* * * * * roads.
* * * * * 4. We allow hunting in portions of the
3. We close all small game hunts 4. We prohibit boats and other
East Unit on Saturdays, Sundays, and
during the refuge deer archery and floatation devices on inland waters. You
Tuesdays during the regular waterfowl
quota gun hunts. may launch motorized boats in East Bay
season. We require payment of a $10.00
* * * * * at the East Bay Boat Ramp on Westline
daily or $40.00 annual fee to hunt on
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * Road and at the Oyster Bayou Boat
the East Unit. All hunters must check in
* * * * * Ramp (boat canal). We prohibit the
and out through the check station when
5. We allow archery-only hunting on launching of airboats or personal
accessing the East Unit by vehicle. We
designated areas of the refuge (refer to watercraft on the refuge. You may only
will allow a limited number of parties
the refuge brochure). launch nonmotorized boats along East
to access the East Unit by vehicle. All
* * * * * Bay Bayou and along the shoreline of
hunters entering the East Unit through
D. Sport Fishing. * * * East Galveston Bay.
the check station will designate a hunt
5. We prohibit fishing from or
* * * * * area on a first-come-first-served basis
7. We open Oneal Lake for bank mooring to water control structures.
(special duck hunt areas will be
fishing during a restricted season and assigned through a random drawing). * * * * *
for authorized special events. We will require hunters to remain in an Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife
Information on events and season dates assigned area for that day’s hunt. We Refuge
is available at the refuge headquarters. allow hunters to access designated areas
of the East Unit by boat from Jackson * * * * *
* * * * *
Ditch, East Bay Bayou, or Onion Bayou. C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge We require hunters accessing the East * * * * *
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * Unit by boat from Jackson Ditch, East 6. Each youth hunter, ages 12 through
* Bay Bayou, or Onion Bayou to pay the 17, must be accompanied by and remain
* * * * * $40.00 annual fee. We prohibit access to within sight and normal voice contact of
11. We prohibit hunters cutting the East Unit Reservoirs from Onion an adult age 21 or older. Hunters must
vegetation and bringing exotic/invasive Bayou via boat. We prohibit the use of be at least age 12.
vegetation to the refuge. motorized boats on the East Unit, except * * * * *
11. We restrict vehicle access to 2. We allow cast netting for bait for 6. Youth hunters ages 17 and under
service roads not closed by gates or personal use along waterways in areas must be under the direct supervision of
signs. We prohibit the use of all-terrain open to the public and along public an adult age 18 or older. Hunters must
vehicles (ATVs) or off-road vehicles roads. be at least age 12.
(ORVs) (see § 27.31 of this chapter). 3. We allow fishing and crabbing in * * * * *
You must only access hunt units by foot 10-Mile Cut and Mud Bayou and in the 8. Participants must possess and carry
or bicycle. following inland waters: Star Lake, current authorized hunting permits at
* * * * * Clam Lake, and Mud Lake. We also all times. Permits are nontransferable.
allow fishing and crabbing from the Hunters may enter the refuge and park
McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge shoreline of the Gulf Intracoastal in an assigned parking area no earlier
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * Waterway and along roadside ditches. than 5 a.m. We allow hunting from 1⁄2
* 4. Conditions A5 and A6 apply. hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after
5. We prohibit fishing from or legal sunset. We require hunters to
* * * * *
mooring to water control structures. return a data log card.
current signed refuge hunting permit * * * * * C. Big Game Hunting. We allow
while hunting on all units of the refuge. Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge hunting of white-tailed deer and feral
* * * * * hog on designated areas of the refuge in
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * accordance with State regulations
7. We allow hunting in the Star Lake/ *
Clam Lake Hunt Unit daily during the subject to the following conditions:
* * * * * 1. We allow hunting during two
special teal season and on Saturdays, 2. You must possess and carry a
Sundays, and Tuesdays of the regular designated 9-day rifle/shotgun seasons.
current signed refuge hunting permit We require participants to pay an
waterfowl season. During the regular while hunting on all hunt units of the
waterfowl season only, all hunters application fee to enter the hunt permit
refuge. drawing. We issue a refuge permit to
hunting the Star Lake/Clam Lake Hunt
Units must register at the check station, * * * * * those individuals whose names are
including those accessing the unit from 8. Hunters age 17 or under must be drawn.
the beach along the Brine Line or under the direct supervision of an adult 2. We allow hunting during a
Perkins Levee. Hunters will choose a age 18 or older. designated 23-day archery season. We
designated hunt area on a first-come- * * * * * require participants to pay an
first-served basis and will be required to 11. We prohibit pits and permanent application fee to obtain a designated
remain in assigned areas for that day’s blinds. We allow portable blinds or number of permits. We issue a refuge
hunt. All hunters accessing Star Lake temporary natural vegetation blinds. permit to those individuals.
and associated waters via boat must You must remove all blinds (see § § 3. We allow muzzleloader hunting
access through the refuge’s Star Lake 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the during the designated State season.
boat ramp. refuge daily. 4. Conditions B4 and B6 through B8
* * * * * apply.
* * * * * 5. We allow only temporary blinds.
10. We allow daily hunting in the D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing
and crabbing on designated areas of the We prohibit hunting or blind erection
Mud Bayou Hunt Unit during the along refuge roads.
September teal season and on Sundays, refuge in accordance with State
regulations subject to the following 6. We restrict the weapon type used
Wednesdays, and Fridays of the regular depending on the unit hunted. We
waterfowl season. We allow access by conditions:
1. We only allow fishing and crabbing publish this information on the refuge
foot from the beach at designated permit (which you must possess and
crossings, or by boat from the Gulf with pole and line, rod and reel, or
handheld line. We prohibit the use of carry) and in the refuge hunt brochure.
Intracoastal Waterway via Mud Bayou.
11. Hunters age 17 or under must be any method not expressly allowed in * * * * *
inland waters, including trotlines, set 33. Amend § 32.64 Utah by revising
under the direct supervision of an adult
lines, jug lines, limb lines, bows and the introductory text of paragraph A. of
age 18 or older.
arrows, gigs, spears, and crab traps. Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge to
* * * * * 2. We only allow cast netting for bait read as follows:
14. We prohibit pits and permanent by individuals along waterways in areas
blinds. We allow portable blinds or open to the public and along public § 32.64 Utah.
temporary natural vegetation blinds. roads. * * * * *
You must remove all blinds (see § § 3. Conditions A6 and A7 apply.
27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge
4. We prohibit fishing from or
refuge daily. mooring to water control structures. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
* * * * * allow hunting of duck, coot, and goose
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge on designated areas of the refuge in
and crabbing on designated areas of the * * * * * accordance with State regulations
refuge in accordance with State B. Upland Game Hunting. * * * subject to the following conditions:
regulations subject to the following 1. We require each participant to pay * * * * *
conditions: an application fee to obtain a permit. 34. Amend § 32.66 Virginia by:
1. We only allow fishing and crabbing We will limit the number of permits a. Revising paragraph C. of Eastern
with pole and line, rod and reel, or issued for the designated hunt season. Shore of Virginia National Wildlife
handheld line. We prohibit the use of Consult the refuge brochure or call the Refuge;
any method not expressly allowed in refuge for hunt dates. b. Revising paragraphs C.2., C.7., and
inland waters, including trotlines, set 2. We allow hunting during a adding paragraphs C.8. and C.9. of Great
lines, jug lines, limb lines, bows and designated 23-day season. Dismal Swamp National Wildlife
arrows, gigs, spears, and crab traps. * * * * * Refuge; and
c. Revising paragraph A. of Plum Tree personnel immediately if you are not d. Removing paragraph A.4. and
Island National Wildlife Refuge to read able to recover a wounded animal. redesignating paragraphs A.5. through
as follows: * * * * * A.9. as paragraphs A.4. through A.8.
respectively of Umatilla National
§ 32.66 Virginia. Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
* * * * * Refuge
§ 32.67 Washington.
Eastern Shore of Virginia National * * * * *
C. Big Game Hunting. * * * * * * * *
Wildlife Refuge
* * * * * Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife
* * * * * 2. We allow shotguns, 20 gauge or Refuge
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow larger, loaded with buckshot or rifled
archery and shotgun hunting of white- slugs, and bows and arrows. For the * * * * *
tailed deer on designated areas of the bear hunt, we allow only shotguns, 20 B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
refuge in accordance with State gauge or larger, with slugs. * * * * *
regulations subject to the following * * * * * 3. During the State spring turkey
conditions: 7. We require hunters to have their season, we prohibit hunting of all
1. Hunting brochures containing guns, bows and arrows, and crossbows species except turkey.
permit application procedures, fees, dismantled or cased when in a vehicle. * * * * *
seasons, bag limits, methods of hunting, 8. We prohibit hunters to shoot onto
maps depicting areas open to hunting, or across refuge roads, including roads McNary National Wildlife Refuge
and the terms and conditions under closed to vehicles. * * * * *
which we issue hunting permits are 9. You must check in all harvested B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
available from the refuge administration bears at the refuge official check station. 1. On the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, we
office. * * * * * only allow hunting of upland game
2. You must possess and carry a birds on Wednesdays, Saturdays,
Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New
refuge hunt permit while hunting. Refuge
3. You must be age 12 or older to hunt Year’s Day. We prohibit hunting before
on the refuge. Hunters ages 12 through A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We 12 p.m. (noon) on each hunt day.
17 must be accompanied by and directly allow hunting of waterfowl, gallinule, * * * * *
supervised (within sight and normal and coot on designated areas of the 3. We allow turkey hunting only on
voice contact) by an adult age 18 or refuge in accordance with State the Wallula unit.
older. The supervising adult must also regulations subject to the following * * * * *
be engaged in hunting and possess and conditions: C. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
carry a State hunting license and refuge 1. On the Juniper Canyon and Wallula
signed Special Use Hunting Permit
permit. Units, we only allow shotgun and
while hunting migratory game birds on
4. You must sign in before entering archery hunting.
the refuge. We only open the Cow Island
the hunt zones and sign out upon area of the refuge to migratory game bird * * * * *
leaving the zone. hunting. We close all other areas of the Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
5. We allow portable tree stands in refuge to all public entry. Contact the
accordance with § § 27.93, 27.94, and refuge office for permit information by A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * *
32.2(i) of this chapter. You must use calling (804) 829–9029 weekdays. *
safety straps while in tree stands and 2. We will determine hunting * * * * *
remove the stand at the end of the day. locations, dates, and times by lottery, 3. We only allow dove hunting on the
6. You must check all harvested and we will designate them on hunting Cloe, Webb, Petty, Halvorson,
animals at the refuge’s official check permits. Chambers, and Isiri Units.
station. 3. We prohibit jump-shooting by foot 4. On the Pumphouse and Robbins
7. We prohibit deer drives. We define or boat. All hunting must take place Road Units, you may only possess
a ‘‘drive’’ as three or more persons from a blind as determined by hunting approved nontoxic shotshells (see §
involved in the act of chasing, pursuing, permit. 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per
disturbing, or otherwise directing deer 4. Hunters must follow all conditions day.
so as to make the animal more of their hunt permit. * * * * *
susceptible to harvest. 5. We prohibit any activity that 36. Amend § 32.69 Wisconsin by:
disturbs the bottom, including landing a. Revising the introductory text of
8. We prohibit nocked arrows or
boats, anchoring, driving posts, etc., paragraphs A., B., C., and D. and
loaded firearms outside of the
within the refuge boundary and within revising paragraph C.1. of Horicon
designated hunting areas.
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Wildlife Refuge; and
9. We only allow shotguns, 20 gauge designated Danger Zone around Plum
or larger, loaded with buckshot during b. Revising the introductory text of
Tree Island. paragraph A. and revising paragraph C.
the firearm season.
* * * * * of Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife
10. During the firearm hunt, you must 35. Amend § 32.67 Washington by: Refuge to read as follows:
wear in a visible manner on the head, a. Adding paragraph B.3. of Little
chest, and back a minimum of 400 Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge; § 32.69 Wisconsin.
square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid- b. Revising paragraphs B.1. and B.3. * * * * *
colored-blaze-orange clothing or and revising paragraph C.1. of McNary
material. Horicon National Wildlife Refuge
National Wildlife Refuge;
11. You must make a reasonable effort c. Revising paragraphs A.3. and A.4. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We
to recover wounded animals from the of Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge; allow hunting of duck and coot on
field and must notify the check station and designated areas of the refuge in
accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We 3. We prohibit the construction or use
subject to the following conditions: only allow bank fishing. of permanent blinds or platforms.
* * * * * * * * * * 4. Hunters may use ground blinds or
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife any elevated stands only if they do not
hunting of ring-necked pheasant, gray Refuge damage live vegetation, including trees
partridge, squirrel, and cottontail rabbit (see § 27.61).
on designated areas of the refuge in allow hunting of migratory game birds 5. Hunters may construct ground
accordance with State regulations on designated areas of the refuge in blinds entirely of dead vegetation from
during the State seasons subject to the accordance with State regulations the refuge lands.
following conditions: subject to the following conditions: 6. Hunters must remove all stands and
* * * * * * * * * * blinds from the refuge at the end of each
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow C. Big Game Hunting. We allow day’s hunt (see § § 27.93 and 27.94 of
hunting of white-tailed deer on hunting of white-tailed deer on this chapter).
designated areas of the refuge in designated areas of the refuge in
accordance with State regulations 7. We allow motorized vehicles only
accordance with State regulations
subject to the following conditions: subject to the following conditions: on public roads and parking areas.
1. We allow hunting during the State 1. We will allow archery deer hunting * * * * *
archery, muzzleloader, and State to take place on refuge lands owned by Dated: July 5, 2006.
firearms seasons. the Service that constitute tracts greater
Matt Hogan,
than 20 acres.
* * * * * 2. We prohibit hunting within a Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated, signed area around the Wildlife and Parks.
designated areas of the refuge in Coaster Classroom and Northern Great [FR Doc. 06–6318 Filed 7–17–06; 3:52 pm]
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Monday,

July 24, 2006

rulemaking, we are also proposing to

TABLE 1.—CHANGES FOR 2006–2007 HUNTING/FISHING SEASON

Agassiz ...................................................................................... MN ......... B ..................... B ..................... Previously

B = Refuge already listed, added hunt category.

C = Refuge already listed, added species to hunt category.

D = Refuge already listed, added fishing.

E = Refuge already listed and opened to this activity, added land.

TABLE 2.—ESTIMATED CHANGE IN FISHING AND HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES IN 2006/07

Agassiz ............................................................................................ 740 ............................ 75 75

Total Days Per Year ................................................................. 75,250 975 8,352 9,327

1 The difference between the total value people

receive from the consumption of a particular good

OPPORTUNITIES IN 2006/07 (2005 $)

Total fishing and

Total Additional Days ................................................................................................. 975 8,352 9,327

[Thousands, 2005 dollars]

g. Revising paragraphs C., D.6., and

impoundments. (see § 32.2(i)). D. Sport Fishing. * * *

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

of a valid Entrance Fee Permit. * * * * * removing paragraph A.10., redesignating

levee. C.14.iv. of Moosehorn National Wildlife game), fox, raccoon, woodchuck,

structures, devices, and personal areas open to waterfowl hunting during

1 through January 31.

27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by day Refuge

Lake Umbagog National Wildlife hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed

21. Amend § 32.49 New Jersey by

safety regulations from the State of

c. Adding paragraph A.11. and

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