# 78 FR 58754: 2013-2014 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

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## Section

- **Citation:** 78 FR 58754
- **Heading:** 2013-2014 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Federal Register / Vol. 78 / 78 FR 58754

## Text

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Fish and Wildlife Service 50 CFR Parts 25 and 32 [Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2013-0074]; [FXRS12650900000-134-FF09R20000] RIN 1018-AZ87 2013-2014 Refuge-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations AGENCY:
Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION:
Proposed rule.

SUMMARY:
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to add 6 national wildlife refuges (NWRs) to the list of areas open for hunting and/or sport fishing, add new hunts at 6 refuges, increase the hunting activities available at 20 other refuges, and increase fishing opportunities at two refuges, along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations on other refuges that pertain to migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big game hunting, and sport fishing for the 2013-2014 season.

DATES:
We will accept comments received or postmarked on or before October 24, 2013.

ADDRESSES:
You may submit comments by one of the following methods:
• Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. Search for Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2013-0074, which is the docket number for this rulemaking. On the resulting screen, find the correct document and submit a comment by clicking on “Comment Now!”
• By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand delivery: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-HQ-NWRS-2013-0074; Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N Fairfax Drive, MS 2042-PDM; Arlington, VA 22203.
We will not accept email or faxes. We will post all comments on http://www.regulations.gov. This generally means that we will post any personal information you provide us (see the Request for Comments section below for more information). For information on specific refuges' public use programs and the conditions that apply to them or for copies of compatibility determinations for any refuge(s), contact individual programs at the addresses/phone numbers given in “Available Information for Specific Refuges” under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
l information you provide us (see the Request for Comments section below for more information). For information on specific refuges' public use programs and the conditions that apply to them or for copies of compatibility determinations for any refuge(s), contact individual programs at the addresses/phone numbers given in “Available Information for Specific Refuges” under SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Paul F. Steblein, (703) 358-2678.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 closes national wildlife refuges in all States except Alaska to all uses until opened. The Secretary of the Interior (Secretary) may open refuge areas to any use, including hunting and/or sport fishing, upon a determination that such uses are compatible with the purposes of the refuge and National Wildlife Refuge System mission. The action also must be in accordance with provisions of all laws applicable to the areas, developed in coordination with the appropriate State fish and wildlife agency(ies), consistent with the principles of sound fish and wildlife management and administration, and otherwise in the public interest. These requirements ensure that we maintain the biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of the Refuge System for the benefit of present and future generations of Americans.
We annually review refuge hunting and sport fishing programs to determine whether to include additional refuges or whether individual refuge regulations governing existing programs need modifications. Changing environmental conditions, State and Federal regulations, and other factors affecting fish and wildlife populations and habitat may warrant modifications to refuge-specific regulations to ensure the continued compatibility of hunting and sport fishing programs and to ensure that these programs will not materially interfere with or detract from the fulfillment of refuge purposes or the Refuge System's mission
tal conditions, State and Federal regulations, and other factors affecting fish and wildlife populations and habitat may warrant modifications to refuge-specific regulations to ensure the continued compatibility of hunting and sport fishing programs and to ensure that these programs will not materially interfere with or detract from the fulfillment of refuge purposes or the Refuge System's mission.
Provisions governing hunting and sport fishing on refuges are in title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations in part 32 (50 CFR part 32). We regulate hunting and sport fishing on refuges to:
• Ensure compatibility with refuge purpose(s);
• Properly manage the fish and wildlife resource(s);
• Protect other refuge values;
• Ensure refuge visitor safety; and
• Provide opportunities for quality fish- and wildlife-dependent recreation.
On many refuges where we decide to allow hunting and sport fishing, our general policy of adopting regulations identical to State hunting and sport fishing regulations is adequate in meeting these objectives. On other refuges, we must supplement State regulations with more-restrictive Federal regulations to ensure that we meet our management responsibilities, as outlined in the “Statutory Authority” section. We issue refuge-specific hunting and sport fishing regulations when we open wildlife refuges to migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big game hunting, or sport fishing. These regulations list the wildlife species that you may hunt or fish, seasons, bag or creel (container for carrying fish) limits, methods of hunting or sport fishing, descriptions of areas open to hunting or sport fishing, and other provisions as appropriate. You may find previously issued refuge-specific regulations for hunting and sport fishing in 50 CFR part 32. In this rulemaking, we are also proposing to standardize and clarify the language of existing regulations.
Statutory Authority
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C
riptions of areas open to hunting or sport fishing, and other provisions as appropriate. You may find previously issued refuge-specific regulations for hunting and sport fishing in 50 CFR part 32. In this rulemaking, we are also proposing to standardize and clarify the language of existing regulations.
Statutory Authority
The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act of 1966 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee, as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997 [Improvement Act]) (Administration Act), and the Refuge Recreation Act of 1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k-460k-4) (Recreation Act) govern the administration and public use of refuges.
Amendments enacted by the Improvement Act, built upon the Administration Act in a manner that provides an “organic act” for the Refuge System, are similar to those that exist for other public Federal lands. The Improvement Act serves to ensure that we effectively manage the Refuge System as a national network of lands, waters, and interests for the protection and conservation of our Nation's wildlife resources. The Administration Act states first and foremost that we focus our Refuge System mission on conservation of fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitats. The Improvement Act requires the Secretary, before allowing a new use of a refuge, or before expanding, renewing, or extending an existing use of a refuge, to determine that the use is compatible with the purpose for which the refuge was established and the mission of the Refuge System. The Improvement Act established as the policy of the United States that wildlife-dependent recreation, when compatible, is a legitimate and appropriate public use of the Refuge System, through which the American public can develop an appreciation for fish and wildlife. The Improvement Act established six wildlife-dependent recreational uses as the priority general public uses of the Refuge System
The Improvement Act established as the policy of the United States that wildlife-dependent recreation, when compatible, is a legitimate and appropriate public use of the Refuge System, through which the American public can develop an appreciation for fish and wildlife. The Improvement Act established six wildlife-dependent recreational uses as the priority general public uses of the Refuge System. These uses are: Hunting, fishing, wildlife observation and photography, and environmental education and interpretation.
The Recreation Act authorizes the Secretary to administer areas within the Refuge System for public recreation as an appropriate incidental or secondary
The Administration Act and Recreation Act also authorize the Secretary to issue regulations to carry out the purposes of the Acts and regulate uses.
We develop specific management plans for each refuge prior to opening it to hunting or sport fishing. In many cases, we develop refuge-specific regulations to ensure the compatibility of the programs with the purpose(s) for which we established the refuge and the Refuge System mission. We ensure initial compliance with the Administration Act and the Recreation Act for hunting and sport fishing on newly acquired refuges through an interim determination of compatibility made at or near the time of acquisition. These regulations ensure that we make the determinations required by these acts prior to adding refuges to the lists of areas open to hunting and sport fishing in 50 CFR part 32. We ensure continued compliance by the development of comprehensive conservation plans, specific plans, and by annual review of hunting and sport fishing programs and regulations.
Amendments to Existing Regulations
This document proposes to codify in the Code of Federal Regulations all of the Service's hunting and/or sport fishing regulations that are applicable at Refuge System units previously opened to hunting and/or sport fishing
velopment of comprehensive conservation plans, specific plans, and by annual review of hunting and sport fishing programs and regulations.
Amendments to Existing Regulations
This document proposes to codify in the Code of Federal Regulations all of the Service's hunting and/or sport fishing regulations that are applicable at Refuge System units previously opened to hunting and/or sport fishing. We are doing this to better inform the general public of the regulations at each refuge, to increase understanding and compliance with these regulations, and to make enforcement of these regulations more efficient. In addition to now finding these regulations in 50 CFR part 32, visitors to our refuges will usually find them reiterated in literature distributed by each refuge or posted on signs.
We cross-reference a number of existing regulations in 50 CFR parts 26, 27, 28, and 32 to assist hunting and sport fishing visitors with understanding safety and other legal requirements on refuges. This redundancy is deliberate, with the intention of improving safety and compliance in our hunting and sport fishing programs.
Table 1—Changes for 2013-2014 Hunting/Fishing Season Refuge/region (*) State Migratory bird hunting Upland game hunting Big game hunting Sport fishing Aransas NWR (2) Texas B closed Already open Already open. Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR (4) Florida Already open closed B Already open. Balcones Canyonlands NWR (2) Texas C C C closed. Bandon Marsh NWR (1) Oregon C closed closed Already open. Baskett Slough NWR (1) Oregon A closed closed closed. Cherry Valley NWR (5) Pennsylvania A A A closed. Cokeville Meadows NWR (6) Wyoming A A A closed. Colusa NWR (8) California C C closed closed. Cypress Creek NWR (3) Illinois C C C Already open. Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For the Columbian White-Tailed Deer (1) Oregon and Washington C closed Already open Already open. Kootenai NWR (1) Idaho Already open D Already open Already open. Malheur NWR (1) Oregon C Already open Already open C
A A A closed. Cokeville Meadows NWR (6) Wyoming A A A closed. Colusa NWR (8) California C C closed closed. Cypress Creek NWR (3) Illinois C C C Already open. Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For the Columbian White-Tailed Deer (1) Oregon and Washington C closed Already open Already open. Kootenai NWR (1) Idaho Already open D Already open Already open. Malheur NWR (1) Oregon C Already open Already open C. Middle Mississippi River NWR (3) Illinois C C C Already open. Mingo NWR (3) Missouri C C/D C Already open. Neal Smith NWR (3) Iowa C/D C/D C/D closed. Nestucca Bay NWR (1) Oregon A closed closed closed. Northern Tallgrass Prairie NWR (3) Iowa C/D C/D C/D closed. Patoka River NWR and Management Area (3) Indiana C C C Already open. Port Louisa NWR (3) Iowa C C C C. Rachel Carson NWR (5) Maine C C/D C/D Already open. St. Marks NWR (4) Florida C C C Already open. San Andres NWR (2) New Mexico closed closed D closed. Shawangunk Grasslands NWR (5) New York closed closed A closed. Siletz Bay NWR (1) Oregon A closed closed closed. Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge (5) Vermont C C C closed. Willapa NWR (1) Washington C Already open C Already open. Key: * number in ( ) refers to the Region as explained in the preamble to this proposed rule for additional information regarding refuge specific regulations. A = New Refuge opened. B = New activity on a refuge previously open to other activities. C = Refuge already open to activity, but added new lands/waters or modified areas open to hunting or fishing. D = Refuge already open to activity but added new species to hunt. The changes for the 2013-14 hunting/fishing season noted in the chart above are each based on a complete administrative record which, among other detailed documentation, also includes a hunt plan, a compatibility determination, and the appropriate National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) analysis, all of which were the subject of a public review and comment process. These documents are available upon request
fishing season noted in the chart above are each based on a complete administrative record which, among other detailed documentation, also includes a hunt plan, a compatibility determination, and the appropriate National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA; 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq. ) analysis, all of which were the subject of a public review and comment process. These documents are available upon request.
Fish Advisory
For health reasons, anglers should review and follow State-issued consumption advisories before enjoying recreational sport fishing opportunities on Service-managed waters. You can http://www.epa.gov/waterscience/fish/.
Plain Language Mandate
In this proposed rule, we propose some of the revisions to the individual refuge units to comply with a Presidential mandate to use plain language in regulations; as such, these particular revisions do not modify the substance of the previous regulations. These types of changes include using “you” to refer to the reader and “we” to refer to the Refuge System, using the word “allow” instead of “permit” when we do not require the use of a permit for an activity, and using active voice (i.e., “We restrict entry into the refuge” vs. “Entry into the refuge is restricted”).
Request for Comments
You may submit comment and materials on this proposed rule by any one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. We will not accept comments sent by email or fax or to an address not listed in the ADDRESSES section. We will not consider hand-delivered comments that we do not receive, or mailed comments that are not postmarked, by the date specified in the DATES section.
We will post your entire comment on http://www.regulations.gov. Before including personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that we may make your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—publicly available at any time
-delivered comments that we do not receive, or mailed comments that are not postmarked, by the date specified in the DATES section.
We will post your entire comment on http://www.regulations.gov. Before including personal identifying information in your comment, you should be aware that we may make your entire comment—including your personal identifying information—publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold your personal identifying information from public review, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so. We will post all hardcopy comments on http://www.regulations.gov.
Public Comment
Department of the Interior policy is, whenever practicable, to afford the public a meaningful opportunity to participate in the rulemaking process. The process of opening refuges is done in stages, with the fundamental work being performed on the ground at the refuge and in the community where the program is administered. In these stages, the public is given other opportunities to comment, for example, on the comprehensive conservation plans and the compatibility determinations. The second stage is this document, when we publish the proposed rule in the Federal Register for additional comment, commonly for a 30-day comment period.
There is nothing contained in this annual regulation outside the scope of the annual review process where we determine whether individual refuges need modifications, deletions, or additions made to them. We make every attempt to collect all of the proposals from the refuges nationwide and process them expeditiously to maximize the time available for public review. We believe that a 30-day comment period, through the broader publication following the earlier public involvement, gives the public sufficient time to comment and allows us to establish hunting and fishing programs in time for the upcoming seasons. Many of these rules also relieve restrictions and allow the public to participate in recreational activities on a number of refuges
for public review. We believe that a 30-day comment period, through the broader publication following the earlier public involvement, gives the public sufficient time to comment and allows us to establish hunting and fishing programs in time for the upcoming seasons. Many of these rules also relieve restrictions and allow the public to participate in recreational activities on a number of refuges. In addition, in order to continue to provide for previously authorized hunting opportunities while at the same time providing for adequate resource protection, we must be timely in providing modifications to certain hunting programs on some refuges.
We considered providing a 60-day, rather than a 30-day, comment period. However, we determined that an additional 30-day delay in processing these refuge-specific hunting and sport fishing regulations would hinder the effective planning and administration of our hunting and sport fishing programs. Such a delay would jeopardize enacting amendments to hunting and sport fishing programs in time for implementation this year and/or early next year, or shorten the duration of these programs.
Even after issuance of a final rule, we accept comments, suggestions, and concerns for consideration for any appropriate subsequent rulemaking.
When finalized, we will incorporate these regulations into 50 CFR part 32. Part 32 contains general provisions and refuge-specific regulations for hunting and sport fishing on refuges.
Clarity of This Rule
We are required by Executive Orders 12866 and 12988 and by the Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain language. This means that each rule we publish must:
(a) Be logically organized;
(b) Use the active voice to address readers directly;
(c) Use clear language rather than jargon;
(d) Be divided into short sections and sentences; and
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Clarity of This Rule
We are required by Executive Orders 12866 and 12988 and by the Presidential Memorandum of June 1, 1998, to write all rules in plain language. This means that each rule we publish must:
(a) Be logically organized;
(b) Use the active voice to address readers directly;
(c) Use clear language rather than jargon;
(d) Be divided into short sections and sentences; and
(e) Use lists and tables wherever possible.
If you feel that we have not met these requirements, send us comments by one of the methods listed in the ADDRESSES section. To better help us revise the rule; your comments should be a specific as possible. For example, you should tell us the numbers of the sections or paragraphs that are unclearly written, which sections or sentences are too long, the sections where you feel lists or tables would be useful, etc.
Regulatory Planning and Review (Executive Orders 12866 and 13563)
Executive Order 12866 provides that the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) will review all significant rules. OIRA has determined that this rule is not significant.
Executive Order 13563 reaffirms the principles of E.O. 12866 while calling for improvements in the nation's regulatory system to promote predictability, to reduce uncertainty, and to use the best, most innovative, and least burdensome tools for achieving regulatory ends. The executive order directs agencies to consider regulatory approaches that reduce burdens and maintain flexibility and freedom of choice for the public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and consistent with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes further that regulations must be based on the best available science and that the rulemaking process must allow for public participation and an open exchange of ideas. We have developed this rule in a manner consistent with these requirements
xibility and freedom of choice for the public where these approaches are relevant, feasible, and consistent with regulatory objectives. E.O. 13563 emphasizes further that regulations must be based on the best available science and that the rulemaking process must allow for public participation and an open exchange of ideas. We have developed this rule in a manner consistent with these requirements.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (as amended by the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act [SBREFA] of 1996) (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ), whenever a Federal agency is required to publish a notice of rulemaking for any proposed or final rule, it must prepare and make available for public comment a regulatory flexibility analysis that describes the effect of the rule on small entities (i.e., small businesses, small organizations, and small government jurisdictions). However, no regulatory flexibility analysis is required if the head of an agency certifies that the rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities. Thus, for a regulatory flexibility analysis to be required, impacts must exceed a threshold for “significant impact” and a threshold for a “substantial number of small entities.” See 5 U.S.C. 605(b). SBREFA amended the Regulatory Flexibility Act to require Federal agencies to provide a statement of the factual basis for certifying that a rule would not have a significant economic
This proposed rule adds 6 national wildlife refuges to the list of refuges open to hunting, increases hunting activities on 20 additional national wildlife refuges, and increases fishing activities at 2 refuges. As a result, visitor use for wildlife-dependent recreation on these national wildlife refuges will change. If the refuges establishing new programs were a pure addition to the current supply of such activities, it would mean an estimated increase of 19,425 user days (one person per day participating in a recreational opportunity) (Table 2)
fe refuges, and increases fishing activities at 2 refuges. As a result, visitor use for wildlife-dependent recreation on these national wildlife refuges will change. If the refuges establishing new programs were a pure addition to the current supply of such activities, it would mean an estimated increase of 19,425 user days (one person per day participating in a recreational opportunity) (Table 2). Because the participation trend is flat in these activities since 1991, this increase in supply will most likely be offset by other sites losing participants. Therefore, this is likely to be a substitute site for the activity and not necessarily an increase in participation rates for the activity.
Table 2—Estimated Change in Recreation Opportunities in 2013/2014 [dollars in thousands] Refuge Additional days Additional expenditures Aransas NWR 2,600 121.1 Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR 11 0.5 Balcones Canyonlands NWR 93 4.3 Bandon Marsh NWR 108 5.0 Baskett Slough NWR 140 6.5 Cherry Valley NWR 315 14.7 Cokeville Meadows NWR 500 23.3 Colusa NWR 165 7.7 Cypress Creek NWR 0 Julia Butler Hansen Refuge For the Columbian White-Tailed Deer 0 Kootenai NWR 0 Malheur NWR 95 4.4 Middle Mississippi River NWR 11,835 551.2 Mingo NWR 1,500 69.9 Neal Smith NWR 25 1.2 Nestucca Bay NWR 120 5.6 Northern Tallgrass Prairie NWR 10 0.5 Patoka River NWR and Management Area 26 1.2 Port Louisa NWR 0 Rachel Carson NWR 0 St. Marks NWR 30 1.4 San Andres NWR 4 0.2 Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 43 2.0 Siletz Bay NWR 100 4.66 Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge 875 40.8 Willapa NWR 830 38.7 TOTAL 19,425 904.8 To the extent visitors spend time and money in the area of the refuge that they would not have spent there anyway, they contribute new income to the regional economy and benefit local businesses
n NWR 0 St. Marks NWR 30 1.4 San Andres NWR 4 0.2 Shawangunk Grasslands NWR 43 2.0 Siletz Bay NWR 100 4.66 Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge 875 40.8 Willapa NWR 830 38.7 TOTAL 19,425 904.8 To the extent visitors spend time and money in the area of the refuge that they would not have spent there anyway, they contribute new income to the regional economy and benefit local businesses. Due to the unavailability of site-specific expenditure data, we use the national estimates from the 2011 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting, and Wildlife Associated Recreation to identify expenditures for food and lodging, transportation, and other incidental expenses. Using the average expenditures for these categories with the maximum expected additional participation of the Refuge System yields approximately $904,800 in recreation-related expenditures (Table 2). By having ripple effects throughout the economy, these direct expenditures are only part of the economic impact of these recreational activities. Using a national impact multiplier for hunting activities (2.27) derived from the report “Hunting in America: An Economic Force for Conservation” yields a total economic impact of approximately $2.1 million (2012 dollars) (Southwick Associates, Inc., 2012). Using a local impact multiplier would yield more accurate and smaller results. However, we employed the national impact multiplier due to the difficulty in developing local multipliers for each specific region.
Since we know that most of the fishing and hunting occurs within 100 miles of a participant's residence, then it is unlikely that most of this spending would be “new” money coming into a local economy; therefore, this spending would be offset with a decrease in some other sector of the local economy. The net gain to the local economies would be no more than $2.1 million, and most likely considerably less
e know that most of the fishing and hunting occurs within 100 miles of a participant's residence, then it is unlikely that most of this spending would be “new” money coming into a local economy; therefore, this spending would be offset with a decrease in some other sector of the local economy. The net gain to the local economies would be no more than $2.1 million, and most likely considerably less. Since 80 percent of the participants travel less than 100 miles to engage in hunting and fishing activities, their spending patterns would not add new money into the local economy and, therefore, the real impact would be on the order of about $411,000 annually.
Small businesses within the retail trade industry (such as hotels, gas stations, taxidermy shops, bait and tackle shops, and similar businesses) may be impacted from some increased or decreased refuge visitation. A large percentage of these retail trade establishments in the local communities around national wildlife refuges qualify as small businesses (Table 3). We expect that the incremental recreational changes will be scattered, and so we do not expect that the rule will have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small entities in any region or nationally. As noted previously, we expect approximately $411,000 to be spent in total in the refuges' local economies. The maximum increase at most would be less than one-tenth of 1 percent for local retail trade spending (Table 3).
Table 3—Comparative Expenditures for Retail Trade Associated With Additional Refuge Visitation for 2013/2014 [thousands, 2012 dollars] Refuge/county(ies) Retail trade in 2007 Estimated maximum addition from new activities Addition as % of total Establishments in 2011 Establ
conomies. The maximum increase at most would be less than one-tenth of 1 percent for local retail trade spending (Table 3).
Table 3—Comparative Expenditures for Retail Trade Associated With Additional Refuge Visitation for 2013/2014 [thousands, 2012 dollars] Refuge/county(ies) Retail trade in 2007 Estimated maximum addition from new activities Addition as % of total Establishments in 2011 Establ. with <10 emp in 2011 Aransas NWR: Calhoun, TX $356,827 $60.6 0.017 61 43 Aransas, TX 267,465 60.6 0.023 70 53 Arthur R Marshall Loxahatchee NWR: Palm Beach, FL 21,395,255 0.5 <0.001 5,256 3,961 Balcones Canyonlands NWR: Burnet, TX 708,176 1.4 <0.001 176 146 Travis, TX 15,369,020 1.4 <0.001 3,454 2,398 Williamson, TX 10,982,412 1.4 <0.001 1,237 812 Bandon Marsh NWR: Coos, OR 792,881 5.0 0.001 268 191 Baskett Slough NWR: Polk, OR 415,314 6.5 0.002 135 102 Cherry Valley NWR: Monroe, PA 2,231,111 7.3 <0.001 631 422 Northampton, PA 3,770,434 7.3 <0.001 876 608 Cokeville Meadows NWR: Lincoln, WY 245,506 23.3 0.009 79 62 Colusa NWR: Colusa, CA 230,924 7.7 0.003 60 40 Malheur NWR: Harney, OR 96,975 4.4 0.005 28 20 Middle Mississippi River NWR: Randolph, IL 367,968 137.8 0.037 105 68 Jackson, IL 757,506 137.8 0.018 225 141 Jefferson, IN 628,548 137.8 0.022 182 132 Monroe, IL 449,266 137.8 0.031 95 65 Mingo NWR: Stoddard, MO 482,886 34.9 0.007 120 84 Wayne, MO 72,844 34.9 0.048 37 29 Neal Smith NWR: Jasper, IA 303,361 1 <0.001 116 80 Nestucca Bay NWR: Tillamook, OR 249,040 5.6 0.002 107 89 Northern Tallgrass Prairie NWR: Jasper, IA 303,361 0.5 <0.001 116 80 Patoka River NWR: Gibson, IN 490,105 1.2 <0.001 122 84 Pike, IN 61,937 1.2 0.002 31 22 St. Marks NWR: Wakulla, FL 185,694 0.5 <0.001 59 46 Jefferson, FL 98,234 0.5 <0.001 47 35 Taylor, FL 229,296 0.5 <0.001 96 75 San Andres NWR: Dona Ana, NM 2,132,201 0.2 <0.001 510 341 Shawangunk Grasslands NWR: Ulster, NY 2,481,614 2.0 <0.001 733 548 Siletz Bay NWR: Lincoln, OR 619,646 4.66 0.001 310 247 Silvio O
atoka River NWR: Gibson, IN 490,105 1.2 <0.001 122 84 Pike, IN 61,937 1.2 0.002 31 22 St. Marks NWR: Wakulla, FL 185,694 0.5 <0.001 59 46 Jefferson, FL 98,234 0.5 <0.001 47 35 Taylor, FL 229,296 0.5 <0.001 96 75 San Andres NWR: Dona Ana, NM 2,132,201 0.2 <0.001 510 341 Shawangunk Grasslands NWR: Ulster, NY 2,481,614 2.0 <0.001 733 548 Siletz Bay NWR: Lincoln, OR 619,646 4.66 0.001 310 247 Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge: Essex, VT 16,644 20.4 0.122 20 16 Windham, VT 731,645 20.4 0.003 289 217 Willapa NWR: Pacific, WA 126,764 38.7 0.030 87 77 With the small change in overall spending anticipated from this proposed rule, it is unlikely that a substantial number of small entities will have more than a small impact from the spending change near the affected refuges. Therefore, we certify that this proposed rule will not have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small entities as defined under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ). An initial/final regulatory flexibility analysis is not required. Accordingly, a small entity compliance guide is not required.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
The proposed rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. We anticipate no significant employment or small business effects. This rule:
a. Would not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more. The minimal impact would be scattered across the country and would most likely not be significant in any local area.
b. Would not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers; individual industries; Federal, State, or local government agencies; or geographic regions. This proposed rule would have only a slight effect on the costs of hunting opportunities for Americans. If the substitute sites are farther from the participants' residences, then an increase in travel costs would occur
any local area.
b. Would not cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers; individual industries; Federal, State, or local government agencies; or geographic regions. This proposed rule would have only a slight effect on the costs of hunting opportunities for Americans. If the substitute sites are farther from the participants' residences, then an increase in travel costs would occur. The Service does not have information to quantify this change in travel cost but assumes that, since most people travel less than 100 miles to hunt, the increased travel cost would be small. We do not expect this proposed rule to affect the supply or demand for hunting opportunities in the United States and, therefore, it should not affect prices for hunting equipment and supplies, or the retailers that sell equipment.
c. Would not have significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises. This proposed rule represents only a small proportion of recreational
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act
Since this proposed rule would apply to public use of federally owned and managed refuges, it would not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or Tribal governments or the private sector of more than $100 million per year. The rule would not have a significant or unique effect on State, local, or Tribal governments or the private sector. A statement containing the information required by the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (2 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ) is not required.
Takings (E.O. 12630)
In accordance with E.O. 12630, this proposed rule would not have significant takings implications. This regulation would affect only visitors at national wildlife refuges and describe what they can do while they are on a refuge.
Federalism (E.O
rease fishing opportunities at two refuges, it is not a significant regulatory action under E.O. 12866, and we do not expect it to significantly affect energy supplies, distribution, and use. Therefore, this action is a not a significant energy action and no Statement of Energy Effects is required.
Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal Governments (E.O. 13175)
In accordance with E.O. 13175, we have evaluated possible effects on federally recognized Indian tribes and have determined that there are no effects. We coordinate recreational use on national wildlife refuges with Tribal governments having adjoining or overlapping jurisdiction before we propose the regulations.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This regulation does not contain any information collection requirements other than those already approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. ) (OMB Control Numbers are 1018-0102 and 1018-0140). In this proposed rule, we propose to revise 50 CFR 25.23 to provide correct information concerning OMB approval for the collections of information contained in subchapter C of title 50 of the Code of Federal Regulations. An agency may not conduct or sponsor and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.
Endangered Species Act Section 7 Consultation
We comply with section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1531 et seq. ), when developing comprehensive conservation plans (CCPs) and step-down management plans (which would include hunting and/or fishing plans) for public use of refuges, and prior to implementing any new or revised public recreation program on a refuge as identified in 50 CFR 26.32. We have completed section 7 consultation on each of the affected refuges.
National Environmental Policy Act
We analyzed this proposed rule in accordance with the criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C
/or fishing plans) for public use of refuges, and prior to implementing any new or revised public recreation program on a refuge as identified in 50 CFR 26.32. We have completed section 7 consultation on each of the affected refuges.
National Environmental Policy Act
We analyzed this proposed rule in accordance with the criteria of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4332(C)), 43 CFR part 46, and 516 Departmental Manual (DM) 8.
A categorical exclusion from NEPA documentation applies to publication of proposed amendments to refuge-specific hunting and fishing regulations since they are technical and procedural in nature, and the environmental effects are too broad, speculative, or conjectural to lend themselves to meaningful analysis (43 CFR 46.210 and 516 DM 8). Concerning the actions that are the subject of this proposed rulemaking, we have complied with NEPA at the project level when developing each proposal. This is consistent with the Department of the Interior instructions for compliance with NEPA where actions are covered sufficiently by an earlier environmental document (43 CFR 46.120).
Prior to the addition of a refuge to the list of areas open to hunting and fishing in 50 CFR part 32, we develop hunting and fishing plans for the affected refuges. We incorporate these proposed refuge hunting and fishing activities in the refuge CCPs and/or other step-down management plans, pursuant to our refuge planning guidance in 602 Fish and Wildlife Service Manual (FW) 1, 3, and 4. We prepare these CCPs and step-down plans in compliance with section 102(2)(C) of NEPA, and the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations for implementing NEPA in 40 CFR parts 1500-1508. We invite the affected public to participate in the review, development, and implementation of these plans. Copies of all plans and NEPA compliance are available from the refuges at the addresses provided below
prepare these CCPs and step-down plans in compliance with section 102(2)(C) of NEPA, and the Council on Environmental Quality's regulations for implementing NEPA in 40 CFR parts 1500-1508. We invite the affected public to participate in the review, development, and implementation of these plans. Copies of all plans and NEPA compliance are available from the refuges at the addresses provided below.
Available Information for Specific Refuges
Individual refuge headquarters have information about public use programs and conditions that apply to their specific programs and maps of their respective areas. To find out how to contact a specific refuge, contact the appropriate Regional office listed below:
Region 1—Hawaii, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Eastside Federal Complex, Suite 1692, 911 NE. 11th Avenue, Portland, OR 97232-4181; Telephone (503) 231-6214. Region 2—Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Box 1306, 500 Gold Avenue, Albuquerque, NM 87103; Telephone (505) 248-7419. Region 3—Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1 Federal Drive, Federal Building, Fort Snelling, Twin Cities, MN 55111; Telephone (612) 713-5401. Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, 9311 Groh Road, Large Lakes Research Station, Grosse Ile, MI 43138; Telephone (734) 692-7608. Region 4—Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30345; Telephone (404) 679-7166
11 Groh Road, Large Lakes Research Station, Grosse Ile, MI 43138; Telephone (734) 692-7608. Region 4—Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Atlanta, GA 30345; Telephone (404) 679-7166. Region 5—Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, and West Virginia. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, MA 01035-9589; Telephone (413) 253-8306. Region 6—Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 134 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228; Telephone (303) 236-8145. Region 7—Alaska. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Rd., Anchorage, AK 99503; Telephone (907) 786-3545. Region 8—California and Nevada. Regional Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 2800 Cottage Way, Room W-2606, Sacramento, CA 95825; Telephone (916) 414-6464. Primary Author
Paul Steblein, Division of Conservation Planning and Policy, National Wildlife Refuge System is the primary author of this rulemaking document.
List of Subjects
50 CFR Part 25 Administrative practice and procedure, Concessions, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety, Wildlife refuges.
50 CFR Part 32 Fishing, Hunting, Reporting, and recordkeeping requirements, Wildlife, Wildlife refuges.

Proposed Regulation Promulgation
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, we propose to amend title 50, chapter I, subchapter C of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 25—[AMENDED]

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ure, Concessions, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Safety, Wildlife refuges.
50 CFR Part 32 Fishing, Hunting, Reporting, and recordkeeping requirements, Wildlife, Wildlife refuges.

Proposed Regulation Promulgation
For the reasons set forth in the preamble, we propose to amend title 50, chapter I, subchapter C of the Code of Federal Regulations as follows:
PART 25—[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 25 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd, and 715i, 3901 et seq.; and Pub. L. 102-402, 106 Stat. 1961.
2. Revise § 25.23 to read as follows:
§ 25.23 What are the general regulations and information collection requirements? The Office of Management and Budget has approved the information collection requirements contained in subchapter C, parts 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, and 36 under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and assigned the following control numbers: 1018-0102 for National Wildlife Refuge Special Use Permit Applications and Reports; 1018-0140 for Hunting and Fishing Application Forms and Activity Reports for National Wildlife Refuges; and 1018-0153 for National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Check-In Permit and Use Report. We collect information to assist us in administering our programs in accordance with statutory authorities that require that recreational or other uses be compatible with the primary purposes for which the areas were established. Send comments on any aspect of these forms or the information collection requirements to the Information Collection Clearance Officer, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 2042-PDM, Washington, DC 20240.

PART 32—[AMENDED]

3. The authority citation for part 32 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd-668ee, and 715i.
4. Amend § 32.7 “What refuge units are open to hunting and/or sport fishing?” by:
a. Adding an entry for “Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of Connecticut;
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PART 32—[AMENDED]

3. The authority citation for part 32 continues to read as follows:
Authority:
5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd-668ee, and 715i.
4. Amend § 32.7 “What refuge units are open to hunting and/or sport fishing?” by:
a. Adding an entry for “Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of Connecticut;
b. Adding an entry for “Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of Massachusetts;
c. Adding an entry for “Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of New York;
d. Adding an entry for “Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of Oregon;
e. Adding an entry for “Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of Oregon;
f. Adding an entry for “Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of Oregon;
g. Adding an entry for “Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of Pennsylvania;
h. Adding an entry for “Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of Vermont; and
i. Adding an entry for “Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge” and placing it in alphabetical order in the State of Wyoming.
5. Amend § 32.20 Alabama by:
a. Revising paragraphs B.1, B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, B.6, B.7, C.1, C.3, C.4, C.5, and D.1; adding paragraphs B.8 and B.9; and removing paragraphs C.6, C.7, C.8, and D.2 under Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Revising paragraphs B.5, B.6, B.8, B.9, B.10, C.1, C.2, C.3, C.4, D.1, D.2, and D.8 and adding paragraph C.6 under Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge.
c. Revising paragraphs B.1, B.4, and C.1 under Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge.
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6, B.7, C.1, C.3, C.4, C.5, and D.1; adding paragraphs B.8 and B.9; and removing paragraphs C.6, C.7, C.8, and D.2 under Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Revising paragraphs B.5, B.6, B.8, B.9, B.10, C.1, C.2, C.3, C.4, D.1, D.2, and D.8 and adding paragraph C.6 under Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge.
c. Revising paragraphs B.1, B.4, and C.1 under Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge.
d. Revising paragraphs A.1, A.4, A.5, and B.1 and adding paragraphs A.6, A.7, and B.3 under Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge.
e. Revising paragraphs A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, B.1, B.2, B.3, C.1, and C.4 and adding paragraphs A.5, A.6, A.7, B.4, and B.5 under Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge.
f. Revising paragraph B under Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge.
g. . Revising paragraphs B.1, B.2, B.4, B.7, B.10, C.1, C.2, C.3, C.4, C.5, and C.7; removing paragraphs C.8 and C.9; and adding paragraphs B.11, B.12, and B.13 under Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge.
These revisions and additions read as follows:
§ 32.20 Alabama.
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. We require hunters to hunt in accordance with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' William R. Ireland, Sr.—Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area hunting permit conditions.
2. We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' William R. Ireland, Sr.—Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area hunting permit when hunting on the refuge.
3. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
4. We prohibit the use of horses, mules, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the refuge.
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and, Sr.—Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area hunting permit when hunting on the refuge.
3. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
4. We prohibit the use of horses, mules, and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the refuge.
5. Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only nontoxic #4 shot or smaller (see § 32.2(k)), rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammunition only, or archery equipment that complies with State and Federal regulations.
6. We prohibit hunting or discharging firearms (including muzzle loaders) from within 50 yards (45 meters) of River Trace Road.
7. Hunting dogs may be used to hunt upland game and must be controlled by the owner/handler at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
8. Hunters may only hunt designated game species during specified days, which are published within the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Hunting dates portion of the permit.
9. Hunters must remove tree stands, blinds, or other personal property from the refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions B1, B2, B4, B6, and B8 through B10 apply.

3. We allow hunters to hunt from tree stands in accordance with 50 CFR 32.2(i). Hunters must use a body safety harness at all times while hunting from a tree.
4. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a properly licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.
5. Hunters may not hunt by aid of or participate in drives to take deer or feral hogs.
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Condition B4 applies.
Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

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be supervised by a properly licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.
5. Hunters may not hunt by aid of or participate in drives to take deer or feral hogs.
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Condition B4 applies.
Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

5. All persons 15 years of age or younger, while hunting on the refuge, must be in the presence and under direct supervision of a licensed or exempt hunter at least 21 years of age. A licensed hunter supervising a youth as provided in this section must hold a valid State license for the species being hunted. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.
6. The refuge is open every day from 1 hour before sunrise to 1 hour after sunset, except authorized uses. Personal property must be removed from the refuge daily (see § 27.93 of this chapter).

8. Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on the refuge must comply with all provisions of State and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) firearms in accordance with refuge regulations (see § 27.42 of this chapter and specific refuge regulations in part 32). Persons may only use approved nontoxic shot in shotgun shells (see § 32.2(k)), .22 caliber rimfire or smaller rifles, or legal archery equipment according to State regulations. We prohibit magnum ammunition.
9. We prohibit equestrian use and all forms of motorized off-road vehicles.
10. We allow hunting of designated species with dogs during designated hunts.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions B1 through B9 and B11 apply.
2. We allow hunters to hunt from tree stands in accordance with 50 CFR 32.2(i). While climbing a tree, installing a tree stand that uses climbing aids, or while hunting from a tree stand on the refuge, hunters must use a fall-arrest system (full body harness) that is manufactured to Treestand Manufactures Associations standards.
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ame Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions B1 through B9 and B11 apply.
2. We allow hunters to hunt from tree stands in accordance with 50 CFR 32.2(i). While climbing a tree, installing a tree stand that uses climbing aids, or while hunting from a tree stand on the refuge, hunters must use a fall-arrest system (full body harness) that is manufactured to Treestand Manufactures Associations standards.
3. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see § 32.2(i)). Personal property must be removed from the refuge each day except for one portable stand (including tripods and ground blinds) (see § 27.93 of this chapter). The stand is required to be tagged with the hunter's name, address, and phone number permanently and legibly written on or attached to the stand. Stands left on the area do not reserve hunting locations. Portable stands may not be installed on the area prior to 7 days before deer season opens, nor left longer than 7 days after deer season closes. Stands not in compliance with these regulations may be confiscated and disposed of by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
4. Hunters may not hunt by aid of or harassment of game for purposes of take of deer or feral hogs.

6. Hunter orange is required according to State regulations during gun deer season in Choctaw County, AL. We recommend all user groups wear hunter orange during hunting seasons.
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. We allow fishing year-round, except in the waterfowl sanctuary, which is closed from November 15 through March 1.
2. Conditions B2 and B6 apply.

8. We prohibit fishing tournaments on all refuge waters.
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, and A7 through A15 apply.

4. We only allow shotguns as the means of take for upland game hunting.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1, A7 through A15, and B5 apply.

Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
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hing tournaments on all refuge waters.
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, and A7 through A15 apply.

4. We only allow shotguns as the means of take for upland game hunting.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1, A7 through A15, and B5 apply.

Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
1. We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge permit, which is included with the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Seven Mile Island Wildlife Management Area hunting permit when hunting on the refuge.

4. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
5. We allow hunters to use hunting dogs to hunt migratory game birds and upland game. The dogs must be controlled by the owner/handler at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
6. Hunters may only hunt designated game species during specified days, which are published within the Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Dates portion of the permit.
7. We prohibit the use of horses, mules or all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on all refuge hunts.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1 and A3 through A7 apply.

3. Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only nontoxic #4 shot or smaller (see § 32.2(k)), rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammunition only, or archery equipment that complies with State regulations. Possession of lead shot shells for hunting is prohibited.

Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
1. We require hunters to hunt in accordance with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area hunting permit conditions.
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re ammunition only, or archery equipment that complies with State regulations. Possession of lead shot shells for hunting is prohibited.

Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
1. We require hunters to hunt in accordance with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area hunting permit conditions.
2. We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural
3. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a properly licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
4. We prohibit the use of horses, mules and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the refuge.
5. Hunters may only hunt designated game species during specified days, which are published within the Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Dates portion of the permit.
6. Hunters must remove tree stands, blinds, or other personal property from the refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
7. Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only nontoxic #4 shot or smaller (see § 32.2(k)). Possession of lead shot shells for hunting is prohibited.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1 through A7 apply.
2. Hunters may hunt during daylight hours only.
3. We allow hunters to hunt from tree stands in accordance with 50 CFR 32.2(i). Hunters must use a body safety harness at all times while hunting from a tree.
4. Hunting dogs may be used to hunt quail, squirrel, and rabbit and must be controlled by the owner/handler at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
5. Possession of lead shot shells for hunting is prohibited.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1, A2, and A4 through A7 apply.

4. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting
rabbit and must be controlled by the owner/handler at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
5. Possession of lead shot shells for hunting is prohibited.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1, A2, and A4 through A7 apply.

4. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.

Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated area of the refuge in accordance with Federal and State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We require hunters to hunt in accordance with Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' North Sauta refuge hunting permit.
2. We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge permit, which is found on the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Jackson County Waterfowl, Management Areas, refuges and Coon Gulf Tract hunting permit, when hunting.
3. Hunters may only hunt designated game species during specified days, which are published within the Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Dates portion of the permit.
4. Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only nontoxic #4 shot or smaller (see § 32.2(k)), rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammunition only, or archery equipment that complies with State regulations. Possession of lead shot shells for hunting is prohibited.
5. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
6. We allow hunters to use hunting dogs to hunt upland game. The dogs must be controlled by the owner/handler at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
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ised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
6. We allow hunters to use hunting dogs to hunt upland game. The dogs must be controlled by the owner/handler at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed hunting permit, found on the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Brochure, when hunting on the refuge. These brochures are available at the refuge visitor center, refuge headquarters, and on the refuge's Web site.
2. Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only nontoxic #4 shot or smaller (see § 32.2(k)), rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammunition only, or archery equipment that complies with State regulations.

4. We prohibit hunting or discharging firearms (including Flintlocks) in the Triana recreation area or from any road or road shoulder or from within 50 yards (45 meters) of any designated walking trail or boardwalk.

7. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.

10. Hunting dogs may be used to hunt upland game and must be controlled by the owner/handler at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).
11. We allow hunters to hunt from tree stands in accordance with 50 CFR 32.2(i). Hunters must use a body safety harness at all times while hunting from a tree.
12. Hunters must remove tree stands, blinds, or other personal property from the refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
13. Hunters may only hunt designated game species during specified days, which are published within the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Brochure.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions B1, B3 through B6, B8, B9, and B11 through B13 apply.
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om a tree.
12. Hunters must remove tree stands, blinds, or other personal property from the refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
13. Hunters may only hunt designated game species during specified days, which are published within the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Hunting Brochure.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions B1, B3 through B6, B8, B9, and B11 through B13 apply.
2. Hunters may not hunt by aid of or harassment of game for purposes of take for deer or feral hogs.
3. Hunters may only hunt with archery equipment that complies with State regulations and flintlocks .40 caliber or larger.
4. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.
5. Hunters must report the sex, approximate size, and hunt area for any deer or hogs they harvested from the refuge within 72 hours. Reports must be given by phone or in person to the refuge Visitor Center (256/350-6639) or refuge headquarters (256/353-7243).

7. You may only hunt feral hog during the refuge archery and flintlock deer season.

6. Amend § 32.24 California by:
a. Revising paragraphs A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, and B.1; adding paragraphs A.9; and removing paragraph B.2 under Colusa National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Revising paragraphs A. 4, A.10, A.11, and B.2; and removing paragraphs B.3, B.4, B.5, B.6, B.7, and B.8 under Delevan National Wildlife Refuge.
c. Revising paragraphs A.6, A.10, A.11, and B.2; and removing paragraphs B.3, B.4, B.5, B.6, B.7, and B.8 under Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge.
d. Revising paragraphs A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, and B.1; adding paragraphs A.9; and removing paragraphs B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, B.6, and B.7 under Sutter National Wildlife Refuge.
These revisions and additions read as follows:
§ 32.24 California.
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

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B.5, B.6, B.7, and B.8 under Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge.
d. Revising paragraphs A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, and B.1; adding paragraphs A.9; and removing paragraphs B.2, B.3, B.4, B.5, B.6, and B.7 under Sutter National Wildlife Refuge.
These revisions and additions read as follows:
§ 32.24 California.
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and other conveyances are not allowed. Mobility-impaired hunters must consult the refuge manager for allowed conveyances.
4. We allow boats with electric motors to be used by hunters with disabilities only in designated areas.
5. No person may build or maintain fires. Portable gas stoves are permissible.
6. You may enter or exit only at designated locations.
7. Vehicles may stop only at designated parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas.
8. Overnight stays, using passenger vehicles, motor homes, and trailers, are allowed only at the check station parking areas. Tents are prohibited.
9. We require dogs be kept on a leash, except for hunting dogs engaged in authorized hunting activities and under the immediate control of a licensed hunter.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A.1 through A.9 apply.

Delevan National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

4. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and other conveyances are not allowed. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult the refuge manager for allowed conveyances.

10. Overnight stays, using passenger vehicles, motor homes, and trailers, are allowed only at the check station parking areas. Tents are prohibited.
11. We require dogs be kept on a leash, except for hunting dogs engaged in authorized hunting activities and under the immediate control of a licensed hunter.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

2. Conditions A.4 through A.11 apply
conveyances.

10. Overnight stays, using passenger vehicles, motor homes, and trailers, are allowed only at the check station parking areas. Tents are prohibited.
11. We require dogs be kept on a leash, except for hunting dogs engaged in authorized hunting activities and under the immediate control of a licensed hunter.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

2. Conditions A.4 through A.11 apply.

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

6. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and other conveyances are not allowed. Mobility-impaired hunters must consult the refuge manager for allowed conveyances.

10. Overnight stays, using passenger vehicles, motor homes, and trailers, are allowed only at the check station parking areas. Tents are prohibited.
11. We require dogs be kept on a leash, except for hunting dogs engaged in authorized hunting activities and under the immediate control of a licensed hunter.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

2. Conditions A.4 through A.11 apply.

Sutter National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. Bicycles and other conveyances are not allowed. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult the refuge manager for allowed conveyances.
4. Boats with electric motors allowed only by hunters with disabilities in designated areas.
5. No person may build or maintain fires. Portable gas stoves are permissible.
6. You may enter or exit only at designated locations.
7. Vehicles may only stop at designated parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas.
8. Overnight stays, using passenger vehicles, motor homes, and trailers, are allowed only at the check station parking areas. Tents are prohibited.
9. Dogs must be kept on a leash, except for hunting dogs engaged in authorized hunting activities and under the immediate control of a licensed hunter.
B. Upland Game Hunting
f passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas.
8. Overnight stays, using passenger vehicles, motor homes, and trailers, are allowed only at the check station parking areas. Tents are prohibited.
9. Dogs must be kept on a leash, except for hunting dogs engaged in authorized hunting activities and under the immediate control of a licensed hunter.
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A.1 through A.9 apply.

7. Amend § 32.25 Colorado by revising the introductory text in paragraphs A and B and by adding paragraphs A.6, B.4, D.4, and D.5 under Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

§ 32.25 Colorado.
Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, merganser, Canada goose, snipe, Virginia and Sora rail, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State and Federal regulations, subject to the following conditions:

6. Legal method of take for migratory game birds is by shotgun only.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of jackrabbit, cottontail rabbit, and sage grouse on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations, subject to the following conditions:

4. Legal method of take for upland game is by shotgun only.

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

4. Fishing is closed in Unit C when the refuge is open to big game rifle hunting.
5. Lead sinkers and live bait are not allowed for fishing.

8. Amend § 32.26 Connecticut by adding, in alphabetical order, an entry for Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

§ 32.26 Connecticut.
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [RESERVED]
B. Upland Game Hunting. [RESERVED]
C. Big Game Hunting. [RESERVED]
D. Sport Fishing. [RESERVED]

9. Amend § 32.28 Florida by:
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§ 32.26 Connecticut by adding, in alphabetical order, an entry for Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

§ 32.26 Connecticut.
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [RESERVED]
B. Upland Game Hunting. [RESERVED]
C. Big Game Hunting. [RESERVED]
D. Sport Fishing. [RESERVED]

9. Amend § 32.28 Florida by:
a. Revising the introductory text in paragraphs A and D; revising paragraph A.2; removing paragraph A.4; redesignating A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9, A.10, A.11, A.12, A.13, A.14, A.15, A.16, A.17 and A.18 as paragraphs A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, A.9, A.10, A.11, A.12, A.13, A.14, A.15, A.16 and A.17 revising newly designated paragraph A.12; and adding a new paragraph C under Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Revising paragraphs D.4, D.5, and D.7; redesignating paragraphs D.8, D.9, D.10, D.11, D.12, D.13, D.14, D.15, D.16, D.17, D.18, D.19, and D.20 as paragraphs D.9, D.10, D.11, D.12, D.13, D.14, D.15, D.16, D.17, D.18, D.19, D.20, and D.21, respectively; revising newly designated paragraphs D.13 and D.21; and adding paragraph D.8 under J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.
c. Revising paragraphs A.3, B.1, C.4, C.8, and C.9 and adding paragraphs B.12 and C.12 under St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge.
These additions and revisions read as follows:
§ 32.28 Florida.
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State and Federal regulations subject to the following conditions:

2. We allow hunting in the interior of the refuge south of latitude line 26.27.130 and north of mile markers 12 and 14 (SEE PERMIT MAP). We prohibit hunting from canals or levees and those areas posted as closed.

12. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting
ollowing conditions:

2. We allow hunting in the interior of the refuge south of latitude line 26.27.130 and north of mile markers 12 and 14 (SEE PERMIT MAP). We prohibit hunting from canals or levees and those areas posted as closed.

12. All youth hunters under age 16 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult 21 years of age or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. Youth hunters must have completed a hunter education course.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of alligators on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with Federal and State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge alligator hunt permit (signed brochure) while hunting. These brochures are available at the refuge visitor center and on the refuge's Web site ( http://www.fws.gov/loxahatchee/ ).
2. We allow hunting in the interior of the refuge south of latitude line 26.27.130 and north of mile markers 12 and 14, including the canals south of that line (SEE PERMIT MAP). We prohibit hunting from levees and those areas posted as closed.
3. Consult the refuge manager for current alligator hunt season dates and times.
4. We allow hunting on the refuge 1 hour before sunset on Friday night through 1 hour after sunrise Saturday morning, and 1 hour before sunset on Saturday night through 1 hour after sunrise Sunday morning. Alligator hunting will be permitted the first two weekends during Harvest Period 1 (August) and the first two weekends during Harvest Period 2 (September). Following the close of Harvest Period 2, the remaining weekends in October will be open for alligator harvest permittees who possess unused CITES tags. Specific dates for the alligator hunt will be provided on the harvest permit.
5. Hunters 18 years and older must be in possession of all necessary State and Federal licenses, permits, and CITES tags, as well as a refuge hunt permit (signed hunt brochure) while hunting on the refuge
d 2, the remaining weekends in October will be open for alligator harvest permittees who possess unused CITES tags. Specific dates for the alligator hunt will be provided on the harvest permit.
5. Hunters 18 years and older must be in possession of all necessary State and Federal licenses, permits, and CITES tags, as well as a refuge hunt permit (signed hunt brochure) while hunting on the refuge. They must possess an Alligator Trapping License with CITES tags or an Alligator Trapping Agent License, if applicable.
6. Hunters under the age of 18 may not hunt, but may only accompany an adult of at least 21 years of age who possesses an Alligator Trapping Agent License.
7. Hunters may only enter and leave the refuge at the Hillsboro Area (Loxahatchee Road, Boca Raton).
8. Alligators may be taken using hand-held snares, harpoons, gigs, snatch hooks, artificial lures, manually operated spears, spear guns, and crossbows. Alligators may not be taken using baited hooks, baited wooden pegs, or firearms. Bang sticks (a hand held pole with a pistol or shotgun cartridge on the end in a very short barrel) with non-toxic ammunition are only permitted for taking alligators attached to a restraining line. Once an alligator is captured, it must be killed immediately. Once the alligator is taken or harvested, a CITES tag must be locked through the skin of the carcass within 6 inches of the tip of the tail. The tag must remain attached to the alligator at all times.
9. Hunters must complete a Big Game Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2359) and place it in an entrance fee canister each day prior to exiting the refuge. A State Alligator Report form required by the State along with the hunt permit (signed refuge brochure) must be submitted to the refuge within 24 hours of taking each alligator.
10. Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on national wildlife refuges must comply with all provisions of Federal, State, and local law
t in an entrance fee canister each day prior to exiting the refuge. A State Alligator Report form required by the State along with the hunt permit (signed refuge brochure) must be submitted to the refuge within 24 hours of taking each alligator.
10. Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on national wildlife refuges must comply with all provisions of Federal, State, and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) firearms in accordance with refuge regulations (see § 27.42 of this chapter and specific refuge regulations in this part 32).
11. Hunters must remove all personal property (see § 27.93 of this chapter) from the hunting area each day.
12. Conditions A13 through A17 apply.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with Federal and State regulations and subject to the following conditions:

J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

4. We allow the take of blue crabs with the use of dip nets only.
5. The daily limit of blue crabs is 20 per person (including no more than 10 non-eggbearing females).

7. We allow vessels propelled only by polling, paddling, or floating in the posted “no-motor zone” of the J.N. “Ding” Darling Wilderness Area. All motors, including electric motors, must be in a nonuse position (out of the water) when in the “no-motor zone.”
8. We allow vessels propelled only by polling, paddling, floating, or electric motors in the posted “pole/troll zone” of the Wulfert Flats Management Area. All non-electric motors must be in a non-use position (out of the water) when in the “pole/troll zone.”

13. We prohibit all public entry into the impoundments on the left side of Wildlife Drive.

21. We close to public entry all refuge islands (including rookery islands) except for designated trails.

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

3. We prohibit migratory game bird hunting in the Executive Closure Areas on the refuge.

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pole/troll zone.”

13. We prohibit all public entry into the impoundments on the left side of Wildlife Drive.

21. We close to public entry all refuge islands (including rookery islands) except for designated trails.

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

3. We prohibit migratory game bird hunting in the Executive Closure Areas on the refuge.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. We require refuge permits (signed brochure) for hunting upland game. Permits are available at no cost from the refuge office or can be downloaded and printed from the refuge Web site. Each hunter must possess and carry a signed refuge permit while participating in a hunt.

12. Portions of the refuge adjacent to Flint Rock Wildlife Management Area (as specified in the hunt brochure) will be open concurrent with Flint Rock Wildlife Management Area seasons and regulations except only feral hog, grey squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon may be harvested.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

4. There is a two deer limit per hunt as specified in condition C8 below, except in the youth hunt where the limit is as specified in C9 below. The limit for turkey is one per hunt. There is no limit on feral hog.

8. The bag limit for white-tailed deer is two deer per scheduled hunt period. We allow hunters to harvest two antlerless deer per scheduled hunt
9. There is one youth hunt, for youth ages 12 to 17, on the St. Marks Unit in an area we will specify in the refuge hunt brochure. Hunters may harvest two deer, either two un-antlered deer as defined in C8 or one un-antlered deer and one antlered deer. An adult age 21 or older acting as a mentor must accompany each youth hunter. One youth turkey hunt will be conducted in a similar manner. The limit will be one gobbler per hunter. Only the youth hunter may handle or discharge firearms. Contact the refuge office for specific dates.

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harvest two deer, either two un-antlered deer as defined in C8 or one un-antlered deer and one antlered deer. An adult age 21 or older acting as a mentor must accompany each youth hunter. One youth turkey hunt will be conducted in a similar manner. The limit will be one gobbler per hunter. Only the youth hunter may handle or discharge firearms. Contact the refuge office for specific dates.

12. Portions of the refuge adjacent to Flint Rock Wildlife Management Area (as specified in the hunt brochure) will be open concurrent with Flint Rock Wildlife Management Area seasons and regulations except only white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey may be harvested. We require a refuge permit (signed brochure).

10. Amend § 32.29 Georgia by:
a. Revising paragraph A.3 under Savannah National Wildlife Refuge.
These revisions read as follows:
§ 32.29 Georgia.
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

3. We prohibit hunting on or within 100 yards (90 meters) of U.S. Highway 17, GA Highway 25/SC Highway 170, refuge facilities, road, trails, and railroad rights-of-way, and within areas marked as closed.

11. Amend § 32.31 Idaho by revising the introductory text in paragraph A and by revising paragraphs A.3, B, C, and D under Kootenai Flat National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
§ 32.31 Idaho.
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas (designated area changed due to increased size of safety zone) of the refuge in accordance with State and Federal regulations subject to the following conditions:

3. We prohibit the discharge of firearms in the posted retrieving/safety zone.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of forest grouse and wild turkey on that portion of the refuge that lies west of Lion's Den Road in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You may possess only approved nontoxic shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field.
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conditions:

3. We prohibit the discharge of firearms in the posted retrieving/safety zone.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of forest grouse and wild turkey on that portion of the refuge that lies west of Lion's Den Road in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You may possess only approved nontoxic shotshells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, elk, black bear, moose, and mountain lion on that portion of the refuge that lies west of Lion's Den Road and hunting of deer at an ADA-accessible blind near Aspen Slough in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit all use of dogs for hunting of big game.
2. You may only participate in deer hunting at the ADA-accessible blind with valid State licenses and tags.
3. You may only participate in deer hunting at the ADA-accessible blind with a refuge permit issued through a random drawing for up to four 7-day archery-only permits and up to six 7-day archery/special weapons-only permits.
4. We only allow deer hunting at the ADA-accessible blind using the following weapons: Muzzleloader, archery equipment, crossbow, shotgun using slugs, or handgun using straight-walled cartridges not originally established for rifles.
5. We prohibit use of toxic (lead) ammunition when deer hunting at the ADA-accessible blind.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Myrtle Creek in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We allow bank fishing only.

12. Amend § 32.32 Illinois by:
a. Removing paragraphs A.1 and A.7; redesignating paragraphs A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, and A.6 as paragraphs A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, and A.5, respectively; revising newly designated paragraph A.1; revising paragraphs B.1, C.1, and D.1; and adding paragraphs B.3, C.2, and C.3 under Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge.
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lowing condition: We allow bank fishing only.

12. Amend § 32.32 Illinois by:
a. Removing paragraphs A.1 and A.7; redesignating paragraphs A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, and A.6 as paragraphs A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, and A.5, respectively; revising newly designated paragraph A.1; revising paragraphs B.1, C.1, and D.1; and adding paragraphs B.3, C.2, and C.3 under Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Revising introductory text in paragraph A; revising paragraphs A.2, B, C.1, C.2, and C.3; and adding paragraphs A.3, C.4, C.5, and C.6 under Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge.
c. Revising paragraph B and adding paragraph C.3 under Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge.
These additions and revisions read as follows:
§ 32.32 Illinois.
Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
1. You must remove all boats, decoys, blinds, blind materials, stands, and platforms (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought onto the refuge at the end of each day's hunt.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, and A5 apply.

3. We allow the use of .22 and .17 caliber rimfire lead ammunition for the taking of small game and furbearers during open season.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, and A5 apply.
2. We prohibit deer drives, by person or animal, and participating in deer drives on all refuge divisions.
3. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Conditions A1 and A3 apply.

Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on the Meissner, Wilkinson, and Beaver Island Divisions in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:

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eld, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).
D. Sport Fishing. * * *
1. Conditions A1 and A3 apply.

Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on the Meissner, Wilkinson, and Beaver Island Divisions in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:

2. You must remove boats, blinds, blind materials, stands, decoys, and other hunting equipment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day.
3. We allow portable blinds on a daily basis on a first-come, first-served basis.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game (squirrels, rabbits, and bobwhite quail only) on the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow hunting of furbearers only from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
2. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)).
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply.
2. In the Harlow, Crains, and Meissner Island Divisions you may use only archery equipment to harvest white-tailed deer.
3. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).
4. We prohibit deer drives, by person or animal, and participating in deer drives on all refuge divisions.
5. We prohibit placing temporary tree stands in dead or dying trees.
6. You may not remove any tree or limbs greater than 1 inch in diameter.

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting only on the Apple Creek Division and the portion of the Calhoun Division east of the Illinois River Road in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow hunting from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
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remove any tree or limbs greater than 1 inch in diameter.

Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting only on the Apple Creek Division and the portion of the Calhoun Division east of the Illinois River Road in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow hunting from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
2. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

3. Condition B2 applies.

13. Amend § 32.33 Indiana by:
a. Revising paragraphs C.4, C.8, and C.9 and adding paragraphs C.10, C.11, and D.7 under Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Revising A.2, C.2, C.3, D.2.iv, and D.3 and adding paragraphs A.7, A.8, and B.3 under Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area.
These additions and revisions read as follows:
§ 32.33 Indiana.
Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

4. You may take only two deer per day from the refuge, only one of which may be an antlered buck.

8. We permit archery deer hunting in designated areas after National Wildlife Refuge Week during the State season with the exceptions that archery deer hunting is closed during the youth deer hunt in November and during the State muzzleloader season.
9. Turkey hunting ends at 1 p.m. daily.
10. We prohibit the use or possession of game trail cameras on the refuge.
11. We require you to remove arrows from crossbows during transport in a vehicle.
D. Sport Fishing. * * *

7. We allow only children under 18 years of age to fish in the Office Pond.

Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

2. You must remove all boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials after each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

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arrows from crossbows during transport in a vehicle.
D. Sport Fishing. * * *

7. We allow only children under 18 years of age to fish in the Office Pond.

Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

2. You must remove all boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials after each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

7. We prohibit hunting and the discharge of a weapon within 150 yards of any dwelling or any building that may be occupied by people, pets, or livestock.
8. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).
B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

3. Conditions A7 and A8 apply.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

2. We prohibit marking trails with tape, ribbons, paper, paint, tacks, tree blazes, or other devices.
3. Conditions A6 through A8 apply.
D. Sport Fishing.

2. * * *

iv. You may not collect or harvest minnows, crayfish, or any reptiles and amphibians (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
3. You must remove boats at the end of each day's fishing activity (see § 27.93 of this chapter).

14. Amend § 32.34 Iowa by:
a. Revising paragraphs A, B, C.1, and C.2 and removing paragraph C.3 under Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Redesignating paragraphs A.1, A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, and A.8 as paragraphs A.2, A.3, A.4, A.5, A.6, A.7, A.8, and A.9, respectively; redesignating paragraphs B.1, B.2, B.3, and B.4 as paragraphs B.2, B.3, B.4, and B.5, respectively; redesignating paragraphs C.1, C.2, and C.3 as paragraphs C.2, C.3, and C.4, respectively; revising the introductory text in paragraphs A, B, and C; revising paragraphs B.5 and C.4; and adding paragraphs A.1, B.1, and C.1 under Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge.
c. Revising the entry for Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge.
These additions and revisions read as follows:
§ 32.34 Iowa.
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
A
aphs C.2, C.3, and C.4, respectively; revising the introductory text in paragraphs A, B, and C; revising paragraphs B.5 and C.4; and adding paragraphs A.1, B.1, and C.1 under Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge.
c. Revising the entry for Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge.
These additions and revisions read as follows:
§ 32.34 Iowa.
Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State and Federal regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit all hunting February 1 through August 31 due to conflict with existing appropriate and compatible uses.
2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting for any permitted bird, including waterfowl and wild turkey, or other upland or small game.
3. We allow entry into the refuge 1 hour before sunrise and require hunters to leave the refuge no later than 1 hour after sunset.
4. We prohibit shooting on or over any refuge road within 50 feet (15 meters) from the centerline.
5. You must possess and carry a refuge permit (free brochure available at the refuge visitor center).
6. We allow the use of dogs for waterfowl, pheasant, and quail hunting only.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, pigeon, mourning dove, crow, cottontail rabbit, gray and fox squirrel, and fall wild turkey (2 weeks within the season) on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: Conditions A1 to A6 apply.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1 and A3 to A5 apply.
2. We allow the use of portable stands and blinds for hunting, and hunters must remove them at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).

Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting
ccordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: Conditions A1 to A6 apply.
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. Conditions A1 and A3 to A5 apply.
2. We allow the use of portable stands and blinds for hunting, and hunters must remove them at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).

Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, merganser, coot, rail (Virginia and Sora only), woodcock, and snipe on designated areas in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. For units adjacent to and managed by Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, you must follow the refuge-specific regulations provided in this section of

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, gray partridge, rabbit (cottontail and jack), squirrel (fox and gray), groundhog, raccoon, opossum, fox (red and gray), coyote, badger, striped skunk, and crow on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. For units adjacent to and managed by Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, you must follow the refuge-specific regulations provided in this section of the regulations for Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.

5. Conditions A8 and A9 apply.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. For units adjacent to and managed by Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, you must follow the refuge-specific regulations provided in this section of the regulations for Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.

4. Conditions A6, A8, and A9 apply.

Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting
accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. For units adjacent to and managed by Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, you must follow the refuge-specific regulations provided in this section of the regulations for Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge.

4. Conditions A6, A8, and A9 apply.

Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, teal, brant, merganser, coot, sora and Virginia rail, dove, woodcock and snipe on Iowa River Corridor Project lands in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting migratory birds (see § 32.2(k)).
2. You must remove boats, decoys, and portable blinds at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following condition: You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting upland game (see § 32.2(k)); you may use lead shot to hunt turkey.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following condition: We only allow the use of portable stands and you must remove them at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on all areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following condition: You must remove boats and all other fishing devices at the end of each day's fishing.

15. Amend § 32.38 Maine by redesignating paragraphs A.5, A.6, and A.7 as paragraphs A.6, A.7, and A.8, respectively; adding a new paragraph A.5; revising the introductory text in paragraph B; and revising paragraphs A.1, A.4, B.1, B.2, B.3, and C under Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
§ 32.38 Maine.
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
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2.38 Maine by redesignating paragraphs A.5, A.6, and A.7 as paragraphs A.6, A.7, and A.8, respectively; adding a new paragraph A.5; revising the introductory text in paragraph B; and revising paragraphs A.1, A.4, B.1, B.2, B.3, and C under Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
§ 32.38 Maine.
Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *
1. Prior to entering designated refuge hunting areas, you must obtain a refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3-2357), pay a recreation fee, and sign and carry the permit at all times.

4. We open Designated Youth Hunting Areas to hunters age 15 and under who possess and carry a refuge hunting permit. Youth hunters must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. The accompanying adult must possess and carry a refuge hunting permit and may also hunt.
5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see § 32.2(k)) on the refuge.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, and grouse on designated areas of the Brave Boat Harbor, Lower Wells, Upper Wells, Mousam River, Goose Rocks, Goosefare Brook, and Spurwink River division of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1 and A7 apply.
2. You may take pheasant, quail, and grouse by falconry during State seasons.
3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see § 32.2(k)) on the refuge.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the Brave Boat Harbor, Lower Wells, Upper Wells, Mousam River, Goose Rocks, Little River, Goosefare Brook, and Spurwink River divisions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A4, and A7 apply.
2. We allow hunting of deer and turkey with shotgun and archery only. We prohibit rifles and muzzleloading firearms for hunting.
3. We allow turkey hunting during the fall season only, as designated by the State
e River, Goosefare Brook, and Spurwink River divisions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A4, and A7 apply.
2. We allow hunting of deer and turkey with shotgun and archery only. We prohibit rifles and muzzleloading firearms for hunting.
3. We allow turkey hunting during the fall season only, as designated by the State. All State regulations governing the hunting of turkey will be followed.
4. We allow portable tree stands, ladders, and blinds only, and they must be removed daily (see § 27.93 of this chapter). The use of nails, wire, screws or bolts to attach a stand to a tree, or hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven to support a hunter is prohibited. You must keep vegetation disturbance (including tree limbs) to a minimum (see § 32.2(i)).
5. We close the Moody and Biddeford Pool divisions of the refuge to white-tailed deer and turkey hunting.
6. We allow archery on only those areas of the Little River division open to hunting.
7. We allow hunting of fox and coyote with archery or shotgun with a refuge big game permit, during State firearm deer season. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see § 32.2(k)) on the refuge.

16. Amend § 32.39 Maryland by removing paragraphs A.9.vi and D.9; redesignating paragraphs D.10, D.11, D.12, D.13, D.14, D.15, and D.16 as paragraphs D.9, D.10, D.11, D.12, D.13, D.14, and D.15, respectively; revising paragraphs A.9.iv, A.9.v, A.13, B.8, C.3.ii, C.6, and C.12; and revising newly designated paragraphs D.14.i and D.15.i under Patuxent Research Refuge to read as follows:
§ 32.39 Maryland.
Patuxent Research Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

9. * * *

iv. You may hunt from the roadside, except on the Wildlife Loop, at designated areas, if you possess a Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued “Universal Disability Pass”.
v
2; and revising newly designated paragraphs D.14.i and D.15.i under Patuxent Research Refuge to read as follows:
§ 32.39 Maryland.
Patuxent Research Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

9. * * *

iv. You may hunt from the roadside, except on the Wildlife Loop, at designated areas, if you possess a Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued “Universal Disability Pass”.
v. You may hunt from the roadside for waterfowl at the five designated hunting blind sites at Lake Allen.

13. We require waterfowl hunters to use trained adult retrieving dogs while hunting duck and goose within 50 yards (45 meters) of the following impounded waters: Blue Heron Pond, Lake Allen, New Marsh, and Wood Duck Pond.
i. We require dogs to be under the immediate control of their owner at all times (see § 26.21(b) of this chapter).

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

8. We select turkey hunters by a computerized lottery for youth, disabled, and general public hunts. We require Maryland Department of Natural Resources required documentation to accommodate hunters with disabilities.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

3. * * *

ii. We prohibit the discharging of any hunting weapons before or after legal shooting hours, including the unloading of muzzleloaders.

6. We require bow hunters to wear either a cap of solid-fluorescent-orange color at all times or a vest or jacket containing back and front panels of at least 250 square inches (1,625 square centimeters) of solid-fluorescent-orange color when moving to and from their vehicle to their deer stand or their hunting spot and while tracking or dragging out their deer. We do not require bow hunters to wear solid-fluorescent-orange when positioned to hunt except during the North Tract Youth Firearms Deer Hunts, the muzzleloader seasons, and the firearms seasons, when they must wear it at all times.

12. If you wish to track wounded deer beyond 2 hours after legal sunset, you must gain consent from a refuge law enforcement officer
ng or dragging out their deer. We do not require bow hunters to wear solid-fluorescent-orange when positioned to hunt except during the North Tract Youth Firearms Deer Hunts, the muzzleloader seasons, and the firearms seasons, when they must wear it at all times.

12. If you wish to track wounded deer beyond 2 hours after legal sunset, you must gain consent from a refuge law enforcement officer. We prohibit tracking 3 hours after legal sunset. You must make a reasonable effort to retrieve the wounded deer, which includes next-day tracking. There is no tracking on Sundays and Federal holidays except on a case-by-case basis. Hunters authorized to track on Sundays or Federal holidays must be accompanied afield by a refuge law enforcement officer.

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

14. * * *
i. Conditions D1 through D13 apply.

15. * * *
i. Conditions D1 through D12 apply.

17. Amend § 32.40 Massachusetts by adding, in alphabetical order, an entry for Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
§ 32.40 Massachusetts.
Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [RESERVED]
B. Upland Game Hunting. [RESERVED]
C. Big Game Hunting. [RESERVED]
D. Sport Fishing. [RESERVED]

18. Amend § 32.41 Michigan by revising paragraph C.3 and adding paragraph C.8 under Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:
§ 32.41 Michigan.
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

3. We allow only single-projectile shells for firearm deer hunting. We prohibit the use of buckshot for any hunting on the refuge.

8. The Fix Unit is closed to firearm deer hunting. We allow only archery deer hunting in the Fix Unit.

19. Amend § 32.42 Minnesota by:
a
to read as follows:
§ 32.41 Michigan.
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

3. We allow only single-projectile shells for firearm deer hunting. We prohibit the use of buckshot for any hunting on the refuge.

8. The Fix Unit is closed to firearm deer hunting. We allow only archery deer hunting in the Fix Unit.

19. Amend § 32.42 Minnesota by:
a. Revising the introductory text in paragraph A; revising paragraphs A.1, A.2, and A.5; adding paragraph A.9; revising paragraphs C.1 and C.2; removing paragraphs C.3, C.7, and C.10; redesignating paragraphs C.4, C.5, C.6, C.8, and C.9 as paragraphs C.3, C.4, C.5, C.6, and C.7, respectively; revising newly designated paragraph C.6; and adding paragraph C.8 under Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Revising paragraph B under Big Stone Wetland Management District.
c. Revising paragraphs C.1, C.2, and C.8 and removing paragraph C.11 under Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.
d. Revising paragraph B under Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District.
e. Revising paragraphs A.2 and B under Fergus Falls Wetland Management District.
f. Revising paragraph B under Litchfield Wetland Management District.
g. Revising paragraphs A.2, B, and C.2 under Morris Wetland Management District.
h. Adding paragraph C.3 under Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge.
i. Revising paragraphs A.2, A.3, A.5, B.3, C.1, C.7, and D under Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge.
j. Revising paragraph B under Windom Wetland Management District.
These additions and revisions read as follows:
§ 32.42 Minnesota.
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow a youth hunt only in designated areas in accordance with State regulations.
2. The refuge is closed from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

5
s read as follows:
§ 32.42 Minnesota.
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow a youth hunt only in designated areas in accordance with State regulations.
2. The refuge is closed from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

5. You must remove all personal property, which includes stands, boats, decoys, and blinds brought onto the refuge, each day of hunting (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).

9. We allow the public onto the refuge the day prior to the opening of the season for scouting purposes.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. We are currently closed to moose hunting.
2. Conditions A2 through A5, A7, A8 and A9 apply.

6. We prohibit hunters from occupying illegally set up or constructed ground and tree stands (see conditions A5 and C5).

8. Shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet of a road edge open to public vehicle transportation at a big game animal or a decoy of a big game animal is prohibited.

Big Stone Wetland Management District

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting throughout the district in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A3 through A5 apply.
2. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).

Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. We only allow an archery deer hunt for youth hunters and a firearm deer hunt for persons with disabilities by special use permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G).
2. We only allow a turkey hunt for youth hunters and persons with disabilities by special use permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G).

8. We prohibit entry to hunting areas earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours.

Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District

B. Upland Game Hunting
youth hunters and a firearm deer hunt for persons with disabilities by special use permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G).
2. We only allow a turkey hunt for youth hunters and persons with disabilities by special use permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G).

8. We prohibit entry to hunting areas earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours.

Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting in accordance with State regulations throughout the district (except that we allow no hunting on the refuge headquarters Waterfowl Production Area [WPA] in Becker County, the Hitterdal WPA in Clay County, and the McIntosh WPA in Polk County) and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A3 through A5 apply.
2. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).

Fergus Falls Wetland Management District
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

2. You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials (see § 27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the WPAs at the end of each day's hunt.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting throughout the district (except that we prohibit hunting on the Townsend, Mavis, Gilmore, and designated portions of Knollwood Waterfowl Production Areas (WPAs) in Otter Tail County, and Larson WPA in Douglas County) in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A2, A3, and A6 apply.
2. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).

Litchfield Wetland Management District

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting throughout the district (except we prohibit hunting on that part of the Phare Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Renville County) in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A4, and A5 apply.
2
hells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).

Litchfield Wetland Management District

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting throughout the district (except we prohibit hunting on that part of the Phare Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Renville County) in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A4, and A5 apply.
2. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).

Morris Wetland Management District
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

2. You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of hunting hours.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game, except that we prohibit hunting on the designated portions of the Edward-Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Stevens County, in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A2 through A4 apply.
2. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).
C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

2. You must remove all portable hunting stands and blinds each day at the close of hunting hours (see § 27.93 of this chapter).

Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

3. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

2. We allow non-motorized boats in areas open to waterfowl hunting during the waterfowl hunting season, and they must be launched at designated access sites.
3. You must remove boats, decoys, and blinds from the refuge following each day's hunt.

5. We prohibit hunting from March 1 through August 31.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

3
fe Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. * * *

2. We allow non-motorized boats in areas open to waterfowl hunting during the waterfowl hunting season, and they must be launched at designated access sites.
3. You must remove boats, decoys, and blinds from the refuge following each day's hunt.

5. We prohibit hunting from March 1 through August 31.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

3. Conditions A5 through A7 apply.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *
1. The refuge is closed to turkey hunting, except we allow a turkey hunt for youth hunters and persons with disabilities by special use permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G).

7. Turkey hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)).

D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on the St. Francis River and Battle Brook during daylight hours in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. From March 1 through August 31 (the refuge Wildlife Sanctuary period), fishing is only permitted from non-motorized boats on the designated canoe route and on banks within 100 yards (both upstream and downstream) of designated access points.
2. We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, and turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
3. We prohibit the use of dip nets, traps, or seines for collecting bait.

Windom Wetland Management District

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game throughout the district, except that you may not hunt on the Worthington Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Nobles County, Headquarters WPA in Jackson County, or designated portions of the Wolf Lake WPA in Cottonwood County, in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A3 through A5 apply.
2. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).

20. Amend § 32.44 Missouri by:
a
ters WPA in Jackson County, or designated portions of the Wolf Lake WPA in Cottonwood County, in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A3 through A5 apply.
2. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).

20. Amend § 32.44 Missouri by:
a. Revising the entry for Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Revising the introductory text in paragraphs A and B; revising paragraphs A.3, A.6, B.1, B.2, B.5, B.6, B.7, and C; redesignating paragraphs A.7 and A.8 as A.8, and A.9; and adding paragraphs A.7, and B.8 under Mingo National Wildlife Refuge.
These additions and revisions read as follows:
§ 32.44 Missouri.
Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge
Refer to § 32.32 (Illinois) for Missouri regulations.

Mingo National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow waterfowl hunting in Pool 7 and Pool 8 in accordance with State and Federal regulations and subject to the following conditions:

3. We prohibit the use of paint, non-biodegradable flagging, reflectors, tacks, or other manmade materials to mark trails or hunting locations (see § 27.61 of this chapter).

6. We require hunters to go through the Missouri Department of Conservation daily draw process at Duck Creek Conservation Area to hunt in Pool 7 and Pool 8.
7. We will only open Pool 7 for waterfowl hunting 3 days a week, when conditions allow.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, raccoon, and bobcat in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A3, A8, and A9 apply.
2. We allow hunter access from 1 1/2 hours before legal shooting time until 1 1/2 hours after legal shooting time.

5. We allow squirrel hunting from the State opening day until the day before the State opening of archery deer season.
6
bobcat in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A3, A8, and A9 apply.
2. We allow hunter access from 1 1/2 hours before legal shooting time until 1 1/2 hours after legal shooting time.

5. We allow squirrel hunting from the State opening day until the day before the State opening of archery deer season.
6. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)) and rifles chambered for rimfire cartridges.
7. Archery hunters may take squirrels, raccoons, and bobcats while archery deer hunting.
8. We allow raccoon hunting by special use permit during the Statewide raccoon season.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A3, A5, A8, A9, and B2 apply.
2. We require that all hunters register at the hunter sign-in stations and complete the Big Game Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2359) located at the exit kiosks prior to exiting the refuge.
3. We allow archery hunting for deer and turkey during the fall season.
4. We allow spring turkey hunting. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).
5. You must remove all boats brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
6. We allow archery hunting in the Expanded General Hunt Area through October 31.
7. We allow portable tree stands only from 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the State archery deer season with the following exception: In the Expanded General Hunt Area, you must remove all personal property.
8. We allow only one tree stand per deer hunter.
9. We only allow non-motorized boats in the Mingo Wilderness Area.
10. We require archery deer hunters to wear a hunter-orange ( i.e., blaze or international orange) hat and a hunter-orange shirt, vest, or coat
the State archery deer season with the following exception: In the Expanded General Hunt Area, you must remove all personal property.
8. We allow only one tree stand per deer hunter.
9. We only allow non-motorized boats in the Mingo Wilderness Area.
10. We require archery deer hunters to wear a hunter-orange ( i.e., blaze or international orange) hat and a hunter-orange shirt, vest, or coat. These hunter-orange clothes need to be plainly visible from all sides while scouting or hunting during the overlapping portion of the squirrel, archery deer, and turkey seasons. Camouflage orange does not satisfy this requirement.

21. Amend § 32.45 Montana by:
a. Removing paragraph A.7; redesignating paragraphs A.3, A.4, A.5, and A.6 as paragraphs A.4, A.5, A.6, and A.7, respectively; revising paragraph B.1; and adding paragraphs A.3 and B.4 under Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
b. Revising the introductory text in paragraphs A, B, and C under Benton Lake Wetland Management District.
c. Revising paragraphs A.1, A.3, A.5, A.7, A.13, C.1, C.3, and C.4 and adding paragraphs A.19, C.10, and C.11 under Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge.
d. Revising paragraphs B.1, B.3, B.5, B.6, B.7, B.9, C.1, C.2, and C.3 and removing paragraphs C.4, C.5, C.6, C.7, C.8, C.9, C.10, and C.11 under Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge.
e. Revising paragraphs A.1, A.2, B.1, B.2, C.1, and D; redesignating paragraph A.3 as paragraph A.6; and adding paragraphs A.3, A.4, A.5, A.7, C.2, and C.3 under Northwest Montana Wetland Management District.
f. Revising paragraphs A.5 and C.10 under Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge.
g. Revis

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