# 50 C.F.R. § 26.32 (2026): Recreational uses

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P26_S26_32

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 26.32 (2026)
- **Heading:** Recreational uses
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries / Chapter I: UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 26: PUBLIC ENTRY AND USE / Subpart C: Public Use and Recreation / § 26.32: § 26.32   Recreational uses.

## Text

Recreational uses such as, but not limited to, sightseeing, nature observation and photography, interpretive centers and exhibits, hunting and fishing, bathing, boating, camping, ice skating, picnicking, swimming, water skiing, and other similar activities may be permitted on national wildlife refuges. When such uses are permitted the public will be notified under the provisions of this subchapter C.

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 26.31 (2026) § 26.31   General provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P26_S26_31.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 26.32 (2026) § 26.32   Recreational uses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P26_S26_32.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 26.33 (2026) § 26.33   Special regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P26_S26_33.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 26.34 (2026) § 26.34   What are the special regulations concerning public access, use, and recreation for individual national wildlife refuges?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P26_S26_34.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 26.35 (2026) § 26.35   Cabin sites.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P26_S26_35.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 26.36 (2026) § 26.36   Public assemblies and meetings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P26_S26_36.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 26.41 (2026) § 26.41   What is the process for determining if a use of a national wildlife refuge is a compatible use?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P26_S26_41.md)

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