Refuge-Specific Hunting and Fishing Regulations

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Part 32

RIN 1018-AA71

Refuge-Specific Hunting and Fishing Regulations

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: The Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) amends certain

regulations that pertain to migratory game bird hunting, upland game

hunting, big game hunting and sport fishing on individual national

wildlife refuges. Refuge hunting and fishing programs are reviewed

annually to determine whether the individual refuge regulations

governing these programs should be modified, deleted or have additions

made to them. Changing environmental conditions, State and Federal

regulations, and other factors affecting wildlife populations and

habitat may warrant modifications to insure the continued compatibility

of hunting and fishing with the purposes for which the individual

refuges were established. Modifications are designed, to the extent

practical, to make refuge hunting and fishing programs consistent with

State regulations.

EFFECTIVE DATE: This rule is effective February 11, 1994.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Duncan L. Brown, Division of Refuges,

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street, NW., MS 670 ARLSQ,

Washington, DC 20240; Telephone (703) 358-1744.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 50 CFR part 32 contains provisions governing

hunting and fishing on national wildlife refuges. Hunting and fishing

are regulated on refuges to (1) insure compatibility with refuge

purposes, (2) properly manage the wildlife resource, (3) protect other

refuge values, and (4) insure refuge user safety. On many refuges, the

Service policy of adopting State hunting regulations is adequate in

meeting these objectives. On other refuges, it is necessary to

supplement State regulations with more restrictive Federal regulations

to insure that the Service meets its management responsibilities, as

outlined under the section entitled ``Conformance with Statutory and

Regulatory Authorities.'' Refuge-specific hunting and fishing

regulations may be issued only after a wildlife refuge is opened to

migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big game hunting or

sport fishing through publication in the Federal Register. These

regulations may list the wildlife species that may be hunted or are

subject to sport fishing, seasons, bag limits, methods of hunting or

fishing, descriptions of open areas, and other provisions as

appropriate. Previously issued refuge-specific regulations for hunting

and fishing are contained in 50 CFR part 32. Many of the amendments to

these sections are being promulgated to standardize and clarify the

existing language of these regulations.

In the September 22, 1993, issue of the Federal Register, 58 FR

49382, the Service published a proposed rulemaking and invited public

comment. The Service received no outside comments to the rulemaking and

minor administrative corrections were made as submitted by the Regional

Offices. Any further delay in the finalization of the refuge-specific

regulations would hinder the effective administration of the hunts

already scheduled for this year. Therefore, under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3),

the Service finds good cause to make this rule effective upon

publication.

Conformance with Statutory and Regulatory Authorities

The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (NWRSAA) of

1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 668dd), and the Refuge Recreation Act of

1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k) govern the administration and public use of

national wildlife refuges. Specifically, Section 4(d)(1)(A) of the

NWRSAA authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to permit the use of

any area within the Refuge System for any purpose, including but not

limited to, hunting, fishing and public recreation, accommodations and

access, when he determines that such uses are compatible with the major

purpose(s) for which the area was established.

The Refuge Recreation Act authorizes the Secretary to administer

areas within the Refuge System for public recreation as an appropriate

incidental or secondary use only to the extent that it is practicable

and not inconsistent with the primary purpose(s) for which the areas

were established. The Refuge Recreation Act also authorizes the

Secretary to issue regulations to carry out the purposes of the Act.

Hunting and sport fishing plans are developed for each refuge prior to

opening it to hunting or fishing. In many cases, refuge-specific

hunting and fishing regulations are included in the hunting and sport

fishing plans to ensure the compatibility of the hunting and sport

fishing programs with the purposes for which the refuge was

established. Initial compliance with the NWRSAA and Refuge Recreation

Act is ensured when hunting and sport fishing plans are developed, and

the determinations required by these acts are made prior to the

addition of refuges to the lists of areas open to hunting and fishing

in 50 CFR. Continued compliance is ensured by annual review of hunting

and sport fishing programs and regulations.

This rulemaking has been reviewed by the Office of Management and

Budget under Executive Order 12866.

Paperwork Reduction Act

The information collection requirements for part 32 are found in 50

CFR part 25 and have been approved by the Office of Management and

Budget under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and assigned clearance number 1018-

0014. The information is being collected to assist the Service in

administering these programs in accordance with statutory authorities

which require that recreational uses be compatible with the primary

purposes for which the areas were established. The information

requested in the application form is required to obtain a benefit.

The public reporting burden for the application form is estimated

to average six (6) minutes per response, including time for reviewing

instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing the form.

Direct comments on the burden estimate or any other aspect of this form

to the Service Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street NW., MS 224 ARLSQ, Washington, DC

20240; and the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction

Project (1018-0014), Washington, DC 20503.

Environmental Considerations

Compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969

(NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4332(C)) and the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16

U.S.C. 1531-1543) is ensured when hunting and sport fishing plans are

developed, and the determinations required by these acts are made prior

to the addition of refuges to the lists of areas open to hunting and

fishing in 50 CFR. Refuge-specific hunting and fishing regulations are

subject to a categorical exclusion from the NEPA process if they do not

significantly alter the existing use of a particular national wildlife

refuge. The changes proposed in this rulemaking would not substantially

alter the existing uses of the refuges involved. Information regarding

hunting and fishing permits and the conditions that apply to individual

refuge hunts, sport fishing activities and maps of the respective areas

are retained at refuge headquarters and can be obtained from the

regional offices of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the addresses

listed below:

Region 1--California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, Eastside Federal Complex, suite 1692, 911 NE. 11th

Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181; Telephone (503) 231-6214.

Region 2--Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103; Telephone

(505) 766-1829.

Region 3--Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio,

and Wisconsin.

Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, Federal Building, Fort Snelling, Twin Cities,

Minnesota 55111; Telephone (612) 725-3507.

Region 4--Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana,

Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Puerto Rico,

and the Virgin Islands.

Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, Richard B. Russell Federal Building, 75 Spring Street

SW., Atlanta, Georgia 30303; Telephone (404) 331-0833.

Region 5--Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland,

Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode

Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, 300 W. Gate Center Drive, Hadley, Massachusetts

01035; Telephone (413) 253-8200.

Region 6--Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South

Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming.

Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, Box 25486, Denver Federal Center, Denver, Colorado

80225; Telephone (303) 236-8145.

Region 7--Alaska (hunting and fishing on Alaska refuges is in

accordance with State regulations. There are no refuge-specific hunting

and fishing regulations for these refuges).

Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and

Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, Alaska 99503; Telephone

(907) 786-3538.

Duncan L. Brown, Division of Refuges, U.S. Fish and Wildlife

Service, Washington, DC 20240, is the primary author of this rulemaking

document.

List of Subjects in 50 CFR Part 32

Hunting, Fishing, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,

Wildlife, Wildlife refuges.

Accordingly, part 32 of chapter I of title 50 of the Code of

Federal Regulations is amended as set forth below:

PART 32--[AMENDED]

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

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

Sec. 32.71 [Amended]

2. Section 32.7 is amended by adding the alphabetical listings of

``Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge'' under the state of

Arizona, ``Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge'' and ``Kakahaia National

Wildlife Refuge'' under the state of Hawaii, ``Stillwater Management

Area'' and ``Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge'' under the state of

Nevada, and by removing the listing of ``Willow Creek National Wildlife

Refuge'' under the state of California.

3. Section 32.20 Alabama is amended by revising paragraph D. of

Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph D.1. of

Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.20 Alabama.

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Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge

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D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing, boating and public access are permitted only from

one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.

2. Frogging, turtle trapping and bowfishing are not permitted.

3. The use of trot lines, snag lines, set lines, nets or traps

is not permitted.

4. Airboats and jet skis are prohibited.

5. Fishing or entry is not permitted in the waterfowl sanctuary

areas from December 1 through March 1.

Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

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D. Sport Fishing.* * *

1. Fishing, frogging and turtle trapping are permitted year-

round in all refuge waters contiguous with the Walter F. George

Reservoir, with the following exception: no bank fishing is allowed

from the Bradley, Houston or Kennedy Units from November 1 through

February 29, annually.

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4. Section 32.22 Arizona is amended by adding Bill Williams River

National Wildlife Refuge to the alphabetical listing; revising

paragraphs B. and C. of Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising introductory text of paragraph A., revising paragraphs A.1.,

A.2., A.4., A.6, and A.7., B.1., B.2., B.3., and removing paragraphs

B.4., B.5., and B.6., and revising paragraphs C. and D. of Cibola

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising introductory text of paragraph

A., revising paragraphs A.3. and adding new paragraphs A.4. and A.5.,

revising paragraphs B.4., C., and D. of Havasu National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B.1., B.2., B.3., and adding new

paragraphs B.4. and B.5., and revising paragraph D. of Imperial

National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph B.1. and removing

paragraph B.3. of Kofa National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.22 Arizona.

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Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning and

white-winged doves is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Hunters shall possess and use,

while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and cottontail rabbit

is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

2. Only shotguns are permitted.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of desert bighorn sheep is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge.

D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted in designated

areas.

Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

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B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of cottontail rabbit,

jackrabbit, coyote, fox, skunks, badger, weasel, raccoon, ringtail

and bobcat is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule and white-tailed deer,

javelina and feral hogs is permitted on designated areas of the

refuge.

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Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots, moorhens, common snipe, mourning and white-winged dove is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Only shotguns are permitted.

2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

4. Payment of a hunt fee is required.

* * * * *

6. Hunting is permitted until 3 p.m.

7. Temporary blinds, boats, and decoys must be removed from the

refuge following each day's hunt.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Only shotguns and bows and arrows are permitted.

2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

3. Hunting is permitted until 3 p.m.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule deer is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

During the waterfowl season, hunting of deer is not permitted on

farm Unit 2 before 12 p.m. each day.

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and frogging are permitted subject to

the following conditions:

1. Cibola Lake and all adjoining land East of the Colorado River

Dry Cut in Zone III is open to fishing from March 15 through Labor

Day.

2. Cibola Lake and all adjoining land East of the Colorado River

Dry Cut in Zone III is closed to frogging after Labor Day.

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning and

white-winged doves, ducks, coots, moorhens, geese and common snipe

is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

* * * * *

3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

4. The following apply only to Pintail Slough (all refuge lands

north of the north dike):

i. A fee is required for waterfowl hunting.

ii. Dove hunting is permitted only during the September season.

5. Temporary blinds, boats, and decoys must be removed from the

refuge following each day's hunt.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of desert bighorn sheep is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge.

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: Designated portions

of the Topock Marsh are closed to all entry from October 1 through

January 31.

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning and

white-winged doves, ducks, coot, moorhens, geese and common snipe is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Pits and permanent blinds are not allowed.

2. Temporary blinds, boats and decoys must be removed from the

refuge following each day's hunt.

3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Allowed methods of take for quail and cottontail rabbit are

shotgun and bow and arrow.

2. Nontoxic shot is required for hunting quail and cottontail

rabbit.

3. Cottontail rabbit hunting is permitted September 1-February

7.

4. Permits are required for hunting coyote, bobcat and fox.

5. Coyote, bobcat and fox hunting is permitted October 8-

February 28 only, except that it is not permitted during the State

general deer season.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and frogging for bullfrogs (Rana

catesbeiana) are permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject

to the following condition: Designated portions of the Martinez Lake

and Ferguson Lake are closed to entry from October 1 to March 1.

Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Hunting of coyote, fox, and bobcat is permitted October 8-

February 28 except as provided below.

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5. Section 32.23 Arkansas is amended by revising paragraph D.1. and

adding new paragraph D.7 to Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraph D.1. of Cache River National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraphs A., B. and C. of Felsenthal National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B. and C. of Overflow National

Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph D. of Wapanocca National

Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.23 Arkansas.

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Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing is permitted from March 1 through October 31 with the

following exceptions: Bank fishing is permitted at any time in the

area around Floodway Dam south of the Highway 18 bridge, and fishing

only from sunrise to sunset from nonmotorized boats and boats with

electric motors is permitted in the Sand Slough-Mud Slough Area from

November 1 through the end of February.

* * * * *

7. The taking of largemouth bass is permitted in accordance with

the posted length and/or slot limits.

Cache River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing or entry is not permitted in the waterfowl sanctuary

areas from November 15 through February 28.

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Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks, geese,

coots, and woodcock is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Permits are required.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit,

raccoon, and opossum is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Permits are required.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Permits are required.

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Overflow National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks, geese,

coots, and woodcock is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Permits are required.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit,

raccoon, and opossum is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Permits are required.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Permits are required.

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Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing is permitted from March 15 through September 30 only

from sunrise to sunset.

2. The use of live carp, shad, buffalo, and goldfish for bait is

not permitted.

3. The use of yo-yos, jugs, drops, trotlines and all commercial

fishing tackle is not permitted.

4. Big Creek and Ditch 8 are closed to fishing.

5. The taking of largemouth bass is permitted in accordance with

the posted length and/or slot limits.

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6. Section 32.24 California is amended by revising paragraph

A.2. of Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs

A. and B. of Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new

paragraphs A.4. and A.5., and revising paragraphs B. and D. of

Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B. of Kern

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Kesterson

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.6. and B.1. of

Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge; by removing paragraph A.5.

and revising paragraph B. of Merced National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraphs A.4. and B. of Modoc National Wildlife Refuge;

by revising paragraph A.4. and adding paragraph A.5., and by

revising paragraph B. of Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraph A. of Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraph A.3. of Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge; by

removing paragraph A.6. of San Francisco Bay National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.3. and B. of San Luis National

Wildlife Refuge; by removing paragraph A.5. of San Pablo Bay

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A. and B. of Sutter

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.7. and B.1. of

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge; and by removing the alphabetical

listing of Willow Creek National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.24 California.

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Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

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Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots, moorhens and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

2. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the

field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only.

Bicycles and other conveyances are not permitted.

2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Delevan National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

5. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the

field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted only in

the free roam areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. A special one-day pheasant hunt is permitted in the spaced

blind unit on the first Monday after the opening of the State

pheasant hunting season.

2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and

other conveyances are not permitted.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted during daylight hours

only from February 15 through October 1.

* * * * *

Kern National Wildlife Refuge

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B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Pheasant hunting is only permitted in the free roam unit.

2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only non-

toxic shot.

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Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots and moorhens is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. Hunters must travel to and from parking areas and blind sites

with firearms unloaded.

2. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shells per day.

3. Hunters are restricted to their original spaced blind except

for retrieving downed birds, placing decoys, or traveling to and

from the parking area.

4. Hunters must hunt from their original spaced blind except

when shooting to retrieve crippled birds.

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Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

6. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

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Merced National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

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Modoc National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

Hunting is by permit only and is limited to junior hunters

possessing a valid Junior Hunting license. Hunters shall possess and

use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

5. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the

field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. A special one-day only pheasant hunt is permitted in the

spaced blind unit on the first Monday after the opening of the State

pheasant hunting season.

2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and

other conveyances are not permitted.

* * * * *

Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots, and moorhens is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.

* * * * *

Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. Firearms must be unloaded while being transported between

parking areas and blind sites.

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San Luis National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic

shot.

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Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game BirdsSec. . Hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, moorhens and snipe is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

2. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the

field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

2. Access is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and other

conveyances are not permitted.

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Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

7. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

7. Section 32.28 Florida is amended by revising paragraph D. of

J.N. ``Ding'' Darling National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs

D.1. and D.2. of Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

the refuge heading and paragraph D. of Merritt Island National Wildlife

Refuge; and by revising paragraphs C. and D. of St. Vincent National

Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.28 Florida.

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

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and crabbing are permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing is permitted in refuge waters except in the Mangrove

Head Pond, Tower Pond, and Tarpon Bay Slough at the Bailey Tract.

2. Taking of blue crabs is permitted with the use of dip nets

only. The use of lines, traps, and bait are not permitted.

3. Daily limit of 20 blue crabs per person of which no more than

10 can be females.

4. The taking of horseshoe crabs, stone crabs and spider crabs

is prohibited.

* * * * *

Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing is permitted in interior creeks, sloughs and ponds

year-round from sunrise to sunset except that fishing is not

permitted during quota big game hunts.

2. Boats are not permitted in refuge ponds. Boats may not be

left on the refuge overnight.

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing, crabbing, clamming, oystering and

shrimping are permitted in designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following conditions:

1. Night fishing is permitted from a boat only in Mosquito

Lagoon, Indian River, Banana River, and Haulover Canal. A night

fishing permit is required.

2. Fishing lines must be attended at all times.

3. Vehicle access north and south Haulover Canal is limited to

designated public access routes and launch areas.

4. Boat launching off Black Point Wildlife Drive is prohibited.

5. Air thrust boats are prohibited.

6. Boat launching or mooring between sunset and sunrise is

permitted only at Beacon 42 fish camp and Bair's Cove at Haulover

Canal Recreation Area.

7. Motorized boats are prohibited year round in the Banana River

Manatee Sanctuary (north of KARS Park on the west side of the Barge

Channel and north of the Air Force power line on the east side of

the Barge Channel). This includes any boat having an attached motor

or a non-attached motor that is capable of use (including electric

trolling motors).

* * * * *

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer, sambar deer,

and feral hogs is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Permits are required.

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing is permitted only from sunrise to sunset.

2. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors are

permitted.

3. The use of live minnows as bait is not permitted.

4. Fishing is permitted in Lakes 1, 2, and Oyster Pond from

April 1 through September 30.

5. Fishing is permitted in Lakes 3, 4, and 5 from May 15 through

September 30.

8. Section 32.29. Georgia is amended by adding paragraphs D.4. and

D.5. to Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D.1.

and adding new paragraph D.5. to Blackbeard Island National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraph D.2. and adding a new paragraph D.3. to

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new paragraphs D.4. and

D.5. to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs

D.1., D.2. and D.3. of Savannah National Wildlife Refuge to read as

follows:

Sec. 32.29 Georgia.

* * * * *

Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

4. The daily creel limit is 5 largemouth bass, 5 channel

catfish, and 25 of any one, or combination, of bream or sunfish.

Possession of more than the daily creel limit at any time is not

permitted.

5. The taking of largemouth bass smaller than 14 inches is not

permitted.

Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Freshwater fishing is permitted from March 15 through October

25 from sunrise to sunset.

* * * * *

5. Bank fishing into estuarine waters is permitted only from

sunrise to sunset.

* * * * *

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

2. Bank fishing into estuarine waters is permitted only from

sunrise to sunset.

3. The Barbour River public boat ramp is closed to public access

and use from March 1 through August 31.

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

4. The daily creel limit is 5 largemouth bass, 5 channel

catfish, and 25 of any one, or combination, of bream or sunfish.

Possession of more than the daily creel limit is not permitted.

5. The taking of largemouth bass smaller than 14 inches is not

permitted.

* * * * *

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing is permitted on refuge impoundments from March 15

through October 31.

2. Fishing is permitted from boats into tidal creeks from

February 1 through October 31.

3. Fishing is permitted from sunrise to sunset.

* * * * *

9. Section 32.30 Hawaii is amended by revising paragraph C. of

Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge; and by adding the alphabetical

listings of Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge and Kakahaia National

Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.30 Hawaii.

* * * * *

Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of feral pigs is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

Reservations are required for hunters accessing Maulua Tract through

Maulua Gate.

* * * * *

Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge.

Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge.

10. Section 32.31 Idaho is amended by revising paragraph A. of Bear

Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A. and B. of

Camas National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.3., adding a

new paragraph B.4., and revising paragraph D.2. of Deer Flat National

Wildlife Refuge; by removing paragraph A.4. of Kootenai National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A. and B. of Minidoka National

Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.31 Idaho.

* * * * *

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots and common snipe is permitted on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Air-thrust boats are not permitted.

2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Camas National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall possess and

use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant and grouse is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Pheasant hunters shall possess and use, while in the

field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. Pheasant, quail and partridge hunters shall possess and use,

while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

2. Nonmotorized boats are permitted from \1/2\ hour before

sunrise to \1/2\ hour after sunset from October 1 through April 14,

within the area bounded by the water's edge extending to a point 200

yards lakeward in front of the lower dam fishing area A, and in

front of the upper dam, fishing area B.

* * * * *

Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks and

coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, partridge and

cottontail rabbits, including pygmy rabbit, is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Hunting is permitted only during the waterfowl season.

2. Pheasant hunters shall possess and use, while in the field,

only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

11. Section 32.32 Illinois is amended by revising paragraph D. of

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B.1. and

C.3., and adding new paragraph D.7 to Crab Orchard National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraphs C., D.2. and D.4. of Mark Twain National

Wildlife Refuge; and by revising the refuge heading and paragraphs

A.1., A.2., B.1., B.2., B.3., C.1., C.2., C.3., C.4., and adding new

paragraph C.5. to Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge to

read as follows:

Sec. 32.32 Illinois.

* * * * *

Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Sport fishing, and the harvest of frogs and turtles, are

allowed on all refuge waters during daylight hours from December 15

through October 15. Sport fishing is not allowed in the Waterfowl

Hunting Area during waterfowl hunting season.

2. A 10 mile per hour boat speed limit is in effect throughout

the entire sport fishing area.

3. Private boats may not be left in refuge waters overnight.

4. Motorboats are restricted to ``slow speed/minimum wake.''

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Upland game hunting is not permitted in the controlled goose

hunting areas during the permitted waterfowl hunting season.

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. Deer hunting is not permitted in the controlled goose hunting

areas during the permitted waterfowl hunting season.

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

7. Organizers of all fishing events must possess a special use

permit issued by the refuge.

Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Hunting of deer is permitted on the Gardner and Big Timber

Divisions and on Turkey and Otter Islands.

2. Hunting of white tailed deer on the Delair Division is

allowed with permit only. Hunters may only use historic weapons, and

must check in and out of the refuge each day of hunting. Stands must

be removed each day; the construction or use of permanent blinds,

platforms or ladders is not permitted. Hunting is permitted from one

half hour before sunrise to 3 p.m.

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

2. Fishing is permitted in the Louisa Division, Iowa, from

February 1 until September 15, with the exception of certain

designated areas adjacent to the Port Louisa Road which are open to

fishing all year.

* * * * *

4. Fishing is permitted in the Calhoun, Batchtown, and Gilbert

Lake Divisions, Illinois, from December 16 through October 14.

Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. Hunting of all migratory birds is prohibited on refuge areas

posted ``Area Closed,'' and on the Goose Island ``No Hunting'' Zone

in Pool 8.

2. Permits are required for Potters Marsh in Pool 13 except

during the early teal season.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Hunting is allowed until season closure, or March 1,

whichever date occurs first, except that hunting of turkey is

permitted during the State wild turkey season.

2. Hunting is permitted on refuge areas posted ``Area Closed''

beginning the day after the close of the regular duck season until

season closure or March 1, whichever occurs first, except that

hunting of turkey is permitted during the State spring wild turkey

season.

3. Hunting is prohibited at all times on the Goose Island ``No

Hunting'' Zone in Pool 8.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

1. Hunting is allowed until season closure, or March 1,

whichever date occurs first.

2. Hunting is permitted on refuge areas posted ``Area Closed''

beginning the day after the close of the regular duck season until

season closure or March 1, whichever date occurs first.

3. Hunting is prohibited at all times on the Goose Island ``No

Hunting'' Zone in Pool 8.

4. Construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms or ladders

is not permitted.

5. All stands must be removed from the refuge at the end of each

day's hunt.

* * * * *

12. Section 32.34 Iowa is amended by revising paragraphs A.2., A.3.

and D.4. of DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph

D.1. of Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.34 Iowa.

* * * * *

De Soto National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Hunting is permitted until noon each day from November 1

through the second Friday in December.

3. Hunters may not use or possess more than 15 shells per day.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

4. Only the use of pole and line, or rod and reel, is permitted

from April 15 through October 14 with the exception that archery and

spear fishing are permitted only for nongame fish from April 15 to

October 14.

* * * * *

Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing is permitted from March 1 through September 30.

* * * * *

13. Section 32.37 Louisiana is amended by revising paragraphs D.1.

and D.2. and adding new paragraph D.3. to Bogue Chitto National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs C. and D. of Cameron Prairie

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B., D.2., D.3., and

D.4. of Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D. of

Delta National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., C. and D. of

Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new paragraph D.6 to Lake

Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A. and D. of

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph D. of Tensas

River National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.37 Louisiana.

* * * * *

Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing is permitted year-round.

2. Camping is permitted in designated areas only.

3. Only cotton limb lines are permitted.

Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Permits are required.

2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for

hunting must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge hunting

brochure.

D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted on the Gibbstown

Unit and sport fishing and castnetting are permitted on the East

Cove Unit subject to the following conditions:

1. Refuge permits are required.

2. Any person entering, using or occupying the refuge must abide

by all terms and conditions set forth in the appropriate refuge

fishing brochure.

Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel and rabbit is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Daily permits are required.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

2. Boat launching on all refuge waters is permitted as

designated in refuge brochure. Only nonmotorized boats or boats with

motors of 10 horsepower or less are permitted. Boats may not be left

on the refuge overnight.

3. Cowpen Bayou is open to fishing year-round.

4. Duck Lake, Muddy Bayou, all outlet waters, and all flooded

woodlands are open to fishing and boating from March 1 through

October 31.

* * * * *

Delta National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and crabbing are permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing and crabbing are permitted year-round from sunrise to

sunset except during the refuge waterfowl hunting season.

2. Only fishing with rod and reel or pole and line is permitted.

3. Camping is permitted year-round on designated areas only.

Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks, and

coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. Permits are required.

2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for

waterfowl hunting must abide by all the terms and conditions in the

refuge hunting brochure.

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Permits are required.

2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for hunt

must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge hunting

brochure.

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and crayfishing are permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for fishing or

crayfishing must abide by all terms and conditions in the refuge

fishing brochure.

Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

6. The length limit for largemouth bass taken from Lake Ophelia

is a minimum of 14 inches. Largemouth bass under 14 inches must be

immediately released unharmed. Possession of largemouth bass under

14 inches is prohibited.

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks, and

coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. Refuge hunting permits are required.

2. Any person entering, using or occupying the refuge must abide

by all the terms and conditions set forth in the hunting permit.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing, crabbing, and shrimp cast netting are

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Refuge sport fishing permits are required.

2. Any person entering, using or occupying the refuge must abide

by all the terms and conditions set forth in the sport fishing

permit.

Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is permitted on designated areas

of the refuge subject to the following condition: Permits are

required.

* * * * *

14. Section 32.39 Maryland is amended by revising paragraph C. of

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.39 Maryland.

* * * * *

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Permits are required.

2. Only archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader hunting is permitted.

3. Loaded weapons are not permitted in parking areas or on

blacktopped roads.

4. Hunters must wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest and

back a minimum of 400 square inches of solidcolored hunter orange

clothing or material.

* * * * *

15. Section 32.40 Massachusetts is amended by revising paragraphs

A. and C. of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.40 Massachusetts.

* * * * *

Parker River National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of waterfowl and

coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shells per day.

2. Hunters using Area B must set out a minimum of six waterfowl

decoys and hunt within 50 yards of these decoys.

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

during planned refuge hunts subject to the following conditions:

1. Hunters must be in compliance with applicable State hunting

regulations and the refuge permit.

2. Possession of a valid State hunting license and a refuge

hunting permit is required.

* * * * *

16. Section 32.41 Michigan is amended by revising paragraph C. and

adding text to paragraph D. of Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge to

read as follows:

Sec. 32.41 Michigan.

* * * * *

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Permits may be required.

2. Hunters must wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest and

back a minimum of 400 square inches of solid colored hunter orange

clothing or material.

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: Fishing is only

permitted from boats; no bank fishing is allowed.

17. Section 32.42 Minnesota is amended by revising paragraphs A.,

B., and C. of Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraphs B., C.3., and D. of Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge; and

by removing paragraph A.3., revising paragraphs D.1., D.2. and adding

paragraph D.4. to Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.42 Minnesota.

* * * * *

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Permits may be required for

special hunts and in selected areas.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, grey and fox

squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and turkey is permitted on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: permits are

required.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Permits may be required.

2. The construction or use of permanent blinds or platforms is

not permitted.

3. All portable stands must be removed from the refuge at the

end of each day's hunt.

* * * * *

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of sharp-tailed grouse, ruffed

grouse, spruce grouse, grey and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit and

snowshoe hare is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. Permits are required for firearms hunting.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing from non-motorized boats or boats powered by electric

motors is permitted only in designated areas.

2. Ice fishing is permitted on Mandy Lake when ice conditions

are safe.

3. Ice fishing shelters must be removed from the refuge

following each day's fishing activity.

* * * * *

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing is permitted in North Tamarac Lake, Wauboose Lake,

and Two Island Lake, all year in accordance with State and/or White

Earth Reservation regulations.

2. Fishing is permitted in Blackbird Lake and Lost Lake from the

first day of the State walleye season through Labor Day under State

and/or White Earth Reservation regulations.

* * * * *

4. Fishing is permitted in Pine Lake from December 1 until March

31.

* * * * *

18. Section 32.43 Mississippi is amended by adding text to

paragraph D. of Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge to read as

follows:

Sec. 32.43 Mississippi.

* * * * *

Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing and frogging are permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing is permitted on all refuge waters year-round except

during refuge firearms deer hunts.

2. Frogging is permitted on all refuge waters during the State

bullfrog season.

3. Trotlines and limb lines are permitted on Lake George,

Landside Ditch, and the Auxiliary Channel only.

4. Commercial fishing is not permitted.

* * * * *

19. Section 32.44 Missouri is amended by removing paragraphs C.1.

and C.3., redesignating paragraphs C.2. and C.4. as paragraphs C.1. and

C.2., and revising paragraph D.2. of Mingo National Wildlife Refuge to

read as follows:

Sec. 32.44 Missouri.

* * * * *

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

2. Only non-motorized boats are permitted in the designated

wilderness area. On refuge waters outside the wilderness area, hand

powered boats, and boats with electric trolling motors may be used.

* * * * *

20. Section 32.45 Montana is amended by revising paragraph C. of

Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph C.

of Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge; and by removing the erroneous

alphabetical listing of Willow Creek National Wildlife Refuge to read

as follows:

Sec. 32.45 Montana.

* * * * *

Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of big game is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge.

* * * * *

Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed and mule deer is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge.

* * * * *

21. Section 32.47 Nevada is amended by revising paragraph A. of Ash

Meadows National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.2. and adding

paragraph A.3., and adding text to paragraph B. of Pahranagat National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Ruby Lake National

Wildlife Refuge; and by adding the listings of Stillwater Management

Area and Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.47 Nevada.

* * * * *

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots, moorhens, snipe and doves is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall

possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Hunting of waterfowl, coots, moorhens and snipe is permitted

only on the opening weekend and Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

throughout the remainder of the season.

3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and rabbit is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Hunting of jackrabbit is permitted only during the

regular State season for cottontail rabbit.

* * * * *

Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots, moorhens, and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall

possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Stillwater Management Area

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting is allowed as per

State law.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law.

D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is allowed as per State law with

certain restrictions as posted.

Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting is allowed as per

State law.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law.

D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is allowed as per State law with

certain restrictions as posted.

22. Section 32.50 New Mexico is amended by revising paragraphs

A.1., A.2., A.3., adding new paragraph A.4., and by revising paragraphs

B., C., and D. of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraphs A., B., D.1., and D.2. of Bosque del Apache National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising introductory text of paragraph A. and

revising paragraphs A.1. and A.5. of Las Vegas National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraphs D.1., D.2., D.3. and adding new

paragraph D.4. to Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising

paragraph A.2. and removing paragraph A.3. of Sevilleta National

Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.50 New Mexico.

* * * * *

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. Hunting is permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and

Saturdays of each week from sunrise to 1 p.m. only.

2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

3. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.

4. Neither hunters nor dogs may enter closed areas to retrieve

game.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasants is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic

shot.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated

areas of the refuge.

D. Sport Fishing. The taking of carp only, is permitted with the

use of archery equipment within designated areas of the refuge,

subject to the following conditions:

1. Bow fishing is permitted from April 1 through October 15 from

sunrise to sunset.

2. Bow fishing is permitted from shoreline areas only.

Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning and

white-winged doves is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Hunters shall possess and use,

while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and cottontail rabbit

is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. Only shotguns and bows and arrows are permitted.

2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing is permitted from April 1 through September 30.

2. Fishing is permitted from 1 hour before sunrise until 1 hour

after sunset.

* * * * *

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning doves

and Canada geese is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. Permits and payment of a fee are required.

* * * * *

5. Canada goose hunting is permitted only on designated days of

the week at certain hours as identified on the permit.

* * * * *

Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing is permitted from noon March 1 through October 31.

2. Fishing is permitted only in Lakes 13 and 14.

3. Boats are permitted on Lakes 13 and 14 only during the

fishing season.

4. Fishing is not permitted within 150 feet of headgates.

Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Permanent blinds are not permitted.

* * * * *

23. Section 32.51 New York is amended by revising paragraphs A., B.

and C. of Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.51 New York.

* * * * *

Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of waterfowl is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Permits/reservations are required.

2. Hunting is permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and

Saturdays during established refuge seasons set within the New York

State western zone seasons.

3. Each hunter shall not have more than 15 steel shot shells in

his/her possession.

4. Only motorless boats are permitted on the refuge hunting

area.

5. Completion of the New York State Waterfowl Identification

Course is required.

6. Hunting ends each day at 12 noon local time.

All hunters must check out at the Route 89 Check Station by 1:00

p.m. local time.

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. All hunters must possess and return at day's end a valid

daily hunt permit card.

2. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated portions of the

refuge by archery, shotgun, or muzzleloader only during established

refuge seasons set within the general State deer season.

3. Hunters are permitted on the refuge one hour before legal

sunrise and one hour after legal sunset.

4. Only portable tree stands may be used and must be removed

from the refuge each day.

5. All firearms must be unloaded before legal sunrise and after

legal sunset.

6. All bows must be disassembled, locked, or cased before legal

sunrise and after legal sunset.

7. Hunters during the refuge firearms season, must wear in a

conspicuous manner on head, chest and back a minimum of 400 square

inches of solid-colored hunter orange clothing or material.

* * * * *

24. Section 32.52 North Carolina is amended by revising paragraphs

D.2, D.4 and D.5 of Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge; and by

revising paragraphs A.2. and B.3, adding paragraphs B.5. and B.6., and

revising paragraph C.3. of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge to

read as follows:

Sec. 32.52 North Carolina.

* * * * *

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

2. Bank fishing and crabbing are permitted year-round along the

Highway 94 Causeway and in the immediate vicinity of the Lake

Landing water control structure, the Rose Bay water control

structure, and the Outfall Canal water control structure. Other

areas open to this activity are the Central Canal and East and West

Main Canal as signed. Bank fishing and crabbing is permitted from

one half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset except

that the Highway 94 Causeway is open to fishing and crabbing 24

hours per day.

* * * * *

4. All fish lines and crabbing equipment must be attended.

Crabbing equipment is restricted to five handlines and/or hand-

activated traps per person. The catch/possession limit is 12 blue

crabs per day per person.

5. Airboats, sailboats, wind surfers, and jet skis are not

permitted.

* * * * *

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Firearms must be unloaded and encased while being transported

by a vehicle or boat under power.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. Firearms must be unloaded and encased while being transported

by a vehicle or boat under power.

* * * * *

5. Hunters must wear 500 square inches of fluorescent orange

material above the waist, visible from all directions.

6. Possession of buckshot or slugs while hunting with dogs is

prohibited.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. Firearms must be unloaded and encased while being transported

by a vehicle or boat under power.

* * * * *

25. Section 32.55 Oklahoma is amended by revising paragraphs B. and

D. of Little River National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B.

and C. of Optima National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.1.

and adding new paragraph A.3., and by revising paragraphs B., C.,

introductory text of D., paragraphs D.1., D.3., D.4., D.5. and by

removing paragraphs D.6., D.7., and D.8 of Salt Plains National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B., D.1., and D.2. of

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B.1.,

B.2., adding new paragraph B.3., revising paragraphs C. and D. of

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B., and

D.1., D.4., D.5., and removing paragraph D.6. of Washita National

Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph D.1, and adding new

paragraphs D.4., D.5., and D.6. to Wichita Mountains National Wildlife

Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.55 Oklahoma.

* * * * *

Little River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel and rabbit is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Possession of lead shot for shotguns is prohibited.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge.

Optima National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, bobwhite and scaled

quail, cottontail rabbit and jackrabbit is permitted on the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. Only shotguns are permitted.

2. Seasons open following the State of Oklahoma firearms deer

season.

3. Rabbit season closes in conjunction with the close of quail

season.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule deer, white-tailed deer and

turkey is permitted on the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Archery and shotguns are permitted during spring turkey

season.

2. Only archery hunting is permitted during fall seasons.

* * * * *

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

3. Hunting ends at noon.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and pheasant is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

2. Hunters are required to check in and out of the refuge.

3. Hunting ends at noon.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Permits and payment of a fee are required.

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Designated areas of the Great Salt Plains Reservoir are

closed.

* * * * *

3. Trotlines are not permitted within 500 feet of the shoreline

of the Jet Recreation Area.

4. Posts used to secure or anchor trotlines must reach a minimum

of two feet above the water surface and must be marked so that they

are clearly visible to boaters.

5. Taking any type of bait from refuge lands or waters is not

permitted.

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of waterfowl, doves,

coots, rail, snipe and woodcock is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: All hunters shall

possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel, quail, and rabbit

is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following special conditions:

1. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

2. Only shotguns and bows and arrows are permitted.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing and frogging are permitted from March 1 through

September 30 in specified posted areas delineated on refuge maps.

2. Fishing and frogging are not permitted in the Sandtown Bottom

area from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise.

* * * * *

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning doves

and waterfowl is permitted on the Tishomingo Wildlife Management

Unit of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. The Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit is open during

seasons, dates and times as posted by signs and/or indicated on

refuge leaflets, special regulations, permits and maps.

2. Hunters are required to check in and out of the unit at

designated areas.

3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

4. Dove hunting is permitted from September 1 through September

30th only.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Upland game hunting is not permitted during deer archery and

dark goose seasons.

2. Only shotguns using nontoxic shot and bows and arrows are

permitted.

3. Hunters are required to check in and out of the unit at

designated areas.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey is

permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Deer hunting on the Wildlife Management Unit is permitted

only during the statewide deer archery season.

2. Refuge bonus deer gun hunts are by special permit only.

3. Turkey hunting is permitted in the Wildlife Management Unit

during the statewide spring shotgun season and during the fall

archery season.

4. Turkey hunters shall possess and use, while in the field,

only nontoxic shot.

5. Hunters are required to check in and out of the unit at

designated areas.

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing with hook and line is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions

and exceptions:

1. Fishing, boating and the use of flotation devices are

permitted on all refuge waters from March 1 through September 30.

2. The use of trotlines, juglines, throwlines, limblines and yo-

yo's is permitted only in Cumberland Pool of Lake Texoma and the

Washita River from March 1 through September 30, and must be removed

from these waters by October 1.

3. Rod and reel fishing is permitted in the immediate area of

the refuge headquarters boat launching ramp, Goose Pen Pond, Dick's

Pond, Big Sandy Creek, Bell Creek and Rock Creek year round, except

during the special fall deer hunts.

4. Bow fishing is permitted only in the Wildlife Management

Unit.

5. Taking of frogs, turtles and mussels is not permitted.

6. Taking any type of bait from refuge lands or waters is not

permitted.

Washita National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese and

sandhill cranes is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Permits and payment of a fee are

required.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and rabbit is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. Shotguns only are permitted.

2. Rabbit season closes in conjunction with the close of quail

season.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fishing and frogging are permitted from March 15 through

October 14 on the Washita River and Foss Reservoir. Bank fishing

from the Lakeview Recreation Area to the Pits Creek Recreation Area

is open year long.

* * * * *

4. Taking any type of bait from refuge lands and waters is not

permitted.

5. The use of firearms for taking frogs is not permitted.

Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Fish may be taken only with pole and line or rod and reel.

* * * * *

4. Lake Elmer Thomas is closed to fishing.

5. Hand-powered boats are permitted only on Jed Johnson, Rush,

Quanah Parker, and French Lakes.

6. Electric trolling motors are permitted on boats 14' or less

in length only on Jed Johnson, Rush and Quanah Parker Lakes.

26. Section 32.56 Oregon is amended by revising paragraph A. of

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Bandon

Marsh National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Baskett

Slough National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Bear

Valley National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.5. and adding

new paragraphs A.6. and A.7, by revising paragraph B.3. and adding new

paragraphs B.4. and B.5., by revising paragraph D.2 and adding new

paragraphs D.4. and D.5. to Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraphs A.2. and B. of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge;

by revising paragraph B. of Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraph A.2. of Klamath Forest National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraph A. of Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraphs A.4. and B. of Lower Klamath National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraph A. and by adding new paragraph B.3. to

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.4. and adding

new paragraphs A.6. and A.7., revising paragraph B.4. and adding new

paragraph B.5., and by revising paragraph D. of McKay Creek National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.6. and B.2., and adding new

paragraph B.5, and by revising paragraphs D.3. and D.4. of Umatilla

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.2. of Upper Klamath

National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph A. of William L.

Finley National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.56 Oregon.

* * * * *

Ankeny National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of doves and pigeons

is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: Dove and pigeon hunters must check in and out

of the refuge by use of self-service permits.

* * * * *

Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots, snipe, doves and pigeons is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters must

possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]

* * * * *

Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]

* * * * *

Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

5. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to 1\1/2\ hours after sunset,

October 1 through January 31.

6. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

7. Hunters may not possess or use more than 20 shells per day.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. Hunting is permitted only by shotgun and bow and fluflu

arrow.

4. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the

field, only nontoxic shot.

5. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to 1\1/2\ hours after sunset,

October 1 through January 31.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

2. Bank fishing only is permitted from October 1 through the

last day of February from the west inlet canal across the face of

the dam.

* * * * *

4. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to 1\1/2\ hours after sunset.

5. Only fishing with rod and reel or pole and line is permitted.

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game is permitted on

the Snake River Sector subject to the following conditions:

1. Hunting is not permitted from February 1 through May 31.

2. Pheasant, quail, and partridge hunters shall possess and use,

while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Hart Mountain National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of partridge is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge.

* * * * *

Klamath Forest National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall possess and

use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Only unloaded firearms may be taken through posted retrieving

zones when traveling to and from hunting areas.

2. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of doves, geese,

ducks, coots, common snipe and pigeons is permitted on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Motorized boats are not permitted.

2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. Pheasant, quail and partridge hunters shall possess and use,

while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. The use of boats or floating devices is not permitted.

* * * * *

6. Hunters may not possess or use more than 20 shells per day.

7. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. Hunting is permitted only by shotgun and bow and flu-flu

arrow.

5. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the

field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing is permitted from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m., March 1 through

September 30.

2. Only the use of pole and line or rod and reel is permitted.

* * * * *

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

6. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. In the McCormack Unit, hunting is permitted only on

Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Years Day.

* * * * *

5. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the

field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

3. Fishing is permitted on refuge impoundments and ponds only from

5 a.m. to 10 p.m.

4. Only the use of pole and line or rod and reel is permitted.

Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of doves and pigeons

is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: Dove and pigeon hunters must check in and out

of the refuge by use of self-service permits.

* * * * *

27. Section 32.57 Pennsylvania is amended by revising the

introductory text in paragraph B. for Erie National Wildlife Refuge to

read as follows:

Sec. 32.57 Pennsylvania.

* * * * *

Erie National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of grouse, quail, squirrel,

rabbit, woodchuck, raccoon, skunk, fox and opossum is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

28. Section 32.60 South Carolina is amended by revising paragraph

D.2. of Santee National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.60 South Carolina.

* * * * *

Santee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

2. Fishing is permitted in Cantey Bay, Black Bottom, Savannah

Branch and refuge ponds and impoundments from March 1 through October

10.

* * * * *

29. Section 32.62 Tennessee is amended by revising paragraphs A.

B., and D. of Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraphs B., C. and D. of Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge; by

adding paragraph D.3. to Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge; and by

revising paragraphs A., B. and D. of Lower Hatchie National Wildlife

Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.62 Tennessee.

* * * * *

Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks, geese and

coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: Permits are required.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail,

raccoon and opossum is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Permits are required.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing is permitted with pole and line or rod and reel only.

2. The waterfowl sanctuary area is closed to fishing from

November 15 through March 15.

Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

Permits are required.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Permits are required.

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing is permitted in refuge pools and reservoirs from

March 15 through October 31.

2. Bow and arrows, trotlines, limblines, jugs, and slat baskets

are not permitted in refuge pools and reservoirs.

3. Taking of frogs is not permitted.

4. The length limit for largemouth bass taken from Elk and South

Cross Creeks reservoirs is less than 12 inches and more than 15

inches. Largemouth bass from 12 inches to 15 inches must be

immediately released unharmed. Possession of largemouth bass between

12 and 15 inches is prohibited.

* * * * *

Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

3. Fishing with bow and arrow is not permitted.

Lower Hatchee National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of migratory game

birds is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: Permits are required.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail,

raccoon and opossum is permitted on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: Permits are required.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Fishing is permitted with pole and line or rod and reel only.

2. The waterfowl sanctuary area and the Sunk Lake Natural Area

are closed to fishing from November 15 through March 15.

* * * * *

30. Section 32.63 Texas is amended by revising paragraphs A.1.,

A.2., and D.1 of Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraphs C.4. through C.9., introductory text of D., D.1. and D.4.,

by adding paragraph C.10. and by removing D.5. of Aransas National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Big Boggy National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.1., A.2. and D. of Brazoria

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B. of Buffalo Lake

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., and the

introductory text of B., B.3., C., D.1., and D.2., and adding paragraph

B.4. to Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs C.1.

through C.6. and D. and by removing paragraph C.7. of Laguna Atascosa

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.1. through A.6., and

D. and by removing A.7. of McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraphs A.1., A.2. and D. and removing paragraph A.3. of

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraphs A.1.,

A.3., A.4. and A.5., and removing A.6. of Texas Point National Wildlife

Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.63 Texas.

* * * * *

Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. The East Unit is open to hunting only on designated days of

the week. Notice of hunting days is issued in the refuge hunting

brochure. Permits and payment of a fee are required.

2. The Pace Tract is open to hunting everyday of the early teal

and regular waterfowl season.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Boats and other flotation devices are not permitted on inland

waters. Boats may be launched into East Bay at designated ramps.

* * * * *

Aransas National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. Payment of a hunt fee is required.

5. Archery hunting is permitted in October within the deer

season for the county on specified days listed in the refuge hunt

brochure.

6. Archery hunt bag limit is three deer, no more than two bucks

per hunter and no limit on feral hogs.

7. Permits are required for the firearms hunt.

8. Firearms hunting is permitted in November within the deer

season for the county on specified days listed in the refuge hunt

brochure.

9. Firearms hunters must wear a total of 400 sq. in. of hunter

orange including 144 sq. in. visible in front and 144 sq. in.

visible in rear.

10. Firearms hunt bag limit is two deer per hunter and no limit

on feral hogs.

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing access to saltwater bays is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following special

conditions:

1. Fishing access is permitted from April 15 through October 15

from sunrise to sunset. Fishermen must be off the refuge by sunset.

* * * * *

4. Fisherman must register at the Wildlife Interpretive Center

at refuge headquarters.

Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks and

coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.

* * * * *

Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.

2. Permits are required to hunt on certain portions of the

hunting area.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: Fishing is permitted

only on Nick's Lake, Salt Lake and Lost Lake and along the Salt Lake

Weir Dike and the Bastrop Bayou Public Fishing Areas.

Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Permits and payment of a fee are required.

2. Hunters may hunt only one day each year.

3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

4. Hunting is limited to five days, opening on Saturday in

accordance with the opening of the State of Texas hunting season,

and the subsequent Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

5. Hunting hours will be from 9 a.m. to the close of legal

shooting time as listed in the State of Texas pheasant hunting

regulations.

6. All hunters must check in and out at refuge headquarters.

7. Only shotguns are permitted.

* * * * *

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of mourning doves is

permitted in the month of September on designated areas of the

refuge, subject to the following conditions:

1. Hunters are required to check in and check out at the hunt

area.

2. Only shotguns are permitted.

3. No shot larger than No. 4 may be possessed on the hunting

area.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail is permitted in the

month of February and squirrel and rabbit may be hunted in February

and September, on designated areas of the refuge, subject to the

following conditions:

* * * * *

3. No shot larger than No. 4 and no broadheads or field points

may be brought onto the area.

4. Shotguns must be plugged to hold no more than 3 shells during

the September dove season.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

by archery only, on designated areas of the refuge, subject to the

following condition: Permits and payment of a fee are required.

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Lake Texoma and connected streams are open to fishing year

round.

2. Fishing in ponds and stock tanks is permitted from April 1

through September 30.

* * * * *

Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

1. Permits and payment of a fee are required.

2. Archery hunting and firearms hunting are permitted in

December on specific days listed in the refuge hunt information

sheet.

3. Bag limits for white-tailed deer will be determined annually.

4. There is no limit on feral hogs.

5. Firearm hunters must wear a total of 400 sq. in. of hunter

orange, including 144 sq. in. visible in front and 144 sq. in.

visible in rear. Some hunter orange must appear on head gear.

6. Hunters shall be at least 12 years of age. Hunters between

the ages of, and including, 12 and 17 must hunt under supervision of

an adult 18 years of age or older.

D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing and crabbing are permitted on

designated areas subject to the following condition: Fishing and

crabbing are permitted only within Adolph Thomae, Jr. County Park.

McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. Permits and payment of a fee are required to hunt on certain

portions of the hunting area.

2. Hunting is permitted only designated days of the week during

the dates designated for the county. Notice of hunting days is

issued in the refuge hunting brochure.

3. Hunting is permitted until noon.

4. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.

5. Only shotguns are permitted.

6. Use of airboats is permitted in accordance with the

guidelines issued in the refuge hunting brochure.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and crabbing are permitted on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

Fishing in inland waters is permitted only with pole and line, rod

and reel, or hand-held line.

San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.

2. Permits and payment of a fee are required to hunt on certain

portions of the hunting area.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: Fishing is permitted

only on the refuge portions of Cow Trap Lakes and Cedar Lakes and

along Cedar Lake Creek.

Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. Hunting is permitted only on designated days of the week

during the dates designated for the county. Notice of hunting days

is issued in the refuge hunting brochure.

* * * * *

3. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.

4. Only shotguns are permitted.

5. Use of airboats is permitted only in accordance with specific

guidelines issued in the refuge hunting brochure.

* * * * *

31. Section 32.64 Utah is amended by revising paragraph A. of Ouray

National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.64 Utah.

* * * * *

Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of ducks, geese and

coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.

* * * * *

32. Section 32.67 Washington is amended by revising paragraph A.3.

and adding new paragraph B.3. to Columbia National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraphs A. and B. of Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge;

by revising the refuge heading and paragraph A. of Julia Butler Hansen

Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer; by revising paragraphs

A.4., A.8, introductory text of paragraph B., B.2., and by adding new

paragraph B.3. to McNary National Wildlife Refuge; by adding new

paragraphs A.3. and B.3. to Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraph A.5. and adding a new paragraph B.4 to Umatilla

National Wildlife Refuge; and by removing paragraph A.5. from Willapa

National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.67 Washington.

* * * * *

Columbia National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the

field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of doves, geese,

ducks, coots, and common snipe is permitted on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall

possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

* * * * *

Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. Hunting of geese, ducks,

coots and common snipe is permitted on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters shall

possess and use, while in the field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

McNary National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

8. On Youth Hunt Day, only youth aged 10-17 and an adult 18 or

over accompanying a youth may hunt.

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on the

McNary Division of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

2. Hunting is permitted only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays,

Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

3. Hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the

field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

5. Snipe hunters shall possess and use, while in the field, only

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. Upland game bird hunters shall possess and use, while in the

field, only nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

33. Section 32.69 Wisconsin is amended by revising paragraphs C.1.,

C.3. and D.3. of Necedah National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising

paragraphs B., C. and D.2. of Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge to

read as follows:

Sec. 32.69 Wisconsin.

* * * * *

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge * * *

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

1. The possession of a loaded rifle or shotgun within 50 feet of

the centerline of all paved or graveled roads and designated trails,

or discharging these weapons from, across, down, or alongside these

roads and trails within the refuge are prohibited.

* * * * *

3. Portable tree stands must be removed from the tree at the

close of shooting hours each day. All blinds, stands, platforms and

ladders must be removed from the refuge at the end of the hunting

season.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

3. Non-motorized boats are permitted in Sprague-Goose Pools only

when these pools are open to fishing. Motorized boats are permitted

in Suk Cerney Pool.

Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of ring-necked pheasant, ruffed

grouse, grey and fox squirrels and cottontail rabbits is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Permits are required.

C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Permits are required.

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

2. Ice fishing shelters must be removed from the refuge

following each day's fishing activity.

Dated: December 2, 1993.

Richard N. Smith,

Acting Director.

[FR Doc. 94-1537 Filed 2-10-94; 8:45 am]

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