# 50 C.F.R. § 32.6 (2026): What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regulations?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 32.6 (2026)
- **Heading:** What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regulations?
- **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 32: HUNTING AND FISHING / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 32.6: § 32.6   What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regulations?

## Text

(a) Refuge-specific fishing regulations are issued only at the time of or after the opening of a wildlife refuge area to sport fishing.
(b) Refuge-specific fishing regulations may contain the following items:
(1) Fish species that may be taken;
(2) Seasons;
(3) Creel limits;
(4) Methods of fishing;
(5) Description of areas open to fishing; or
(6) Other provisions as required.
(c) Refuge-specific fishing regulations will not liberalize existing State laws or regulations.
(d) Refuge-specific fishing regulations are subject to change and the public is invited to submit suggestions and comments for consideration at any time.
(e) We initially publish refuge-specific sport fishing regulations in the daily issue of the
Federal Register,
and subsequently they appear in §§ 32.20 through 32.72.
(f) Refuge-specific fishing regulations may be amended as needed when unpredictable changes occur in fish and wildlife populations, habitat conditions or in other factors affecting a refuge's fish and wildlife resources.
[58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002]

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 32.1 (2026) § 32.1   Opening of wildlife refuge areas to hunting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P32_S32_1.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 32.2 (2026) § 32.2   What are the requirements for hunting on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P32_S32_2.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 32.3 (2026) § 32.3   What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific hunting regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P32_S32_3.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 32.4 (2026) § 32.4   Opening of wildlife refuge areas to fishing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P32_S32_4.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 32.5 (2026) § 32.5   What are the requirements for sportfishing on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P32_S32_5.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 32.6 (2026) § 32.6   What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P32_S32_6.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 32.7 (2026) § 32.7   What refuge units are open to hunting and/or sport fishing?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P32_S32_7.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 32.8 (2026) § 32.8   Areas closed to hunting.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P32_S32_8.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 32.9 (2026) § 32.9   Information collection requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P32_S32_9.md)

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