1999-2000 RefugeSpecific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

Part III

Department of the Interior

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Fish and Wildlife Service

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50 CFR Parts 32 and 36

1999-2000 Refuge--Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing; Proposed Rule

Proposed Rules

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

Fish and Wildlife Service

50 CFR Parts 32 and 36

RIN 1018-AF52

1999-2000 Refuge--Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

AGENCY: Fish and Wildlife Service, Interior.

ACTION: Proposed rule.

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SUMMARY: We propose to add additional national wildlife refuges

(refuges) to the list of areas open for hunting and/or sport fishing,

along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such activities;

and amend certain regulations on other refuges that pertain to

migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big game hunting, and

sport fishing for the 1999-2000 season. These regulations would provide

additional recreational opportunity consistent with the primary

purposes of the National Wildlife Refuge System.

DATES: Submit comments on or before September 10, 1999.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments to Chief, Division of Refuges, U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, 1849 C Street, NW, MS 670 ARLSQ, Washington,

DC 20240. See SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for information on electronic

submission.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Leslie A. Marler, (703) 358-2397; Fax

(703) 358-2248.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Wildlife Refuge System Act of

1966 closes national wildlife refuges to hunting and sport fishing

until we open them by rulemaking. The Secretary of the Interior

(Secretary) may open refuge areas to hunting and/or fishing upon a

determination that such uses are compatible with the purposes of the

refuge. The action also must be in accordance with provisions of all

laws applicable to the areas, must be consistent with the principles of

sound fish and wildlife management and administration, and otherwise

must be in the public interest. This ensures that we maintain the

biological integrity, diversity, and environmental health of the

National Wildlife Refuge System (System) for the benefit of present and

future generations of Americans.

We review refuge hunting and fishing programs annually to determine

whether to add additional refuges or whether individual refuge

regulations governing existing programs need modification, deletion or

additions made to them. Changing environmental conditions, State and

Federal regulations, and other factors affecting wildlife populations

and habitat may warrant modifications ensuring continued compatibility

of hunting and fishing programs and that these programs will not

materially interfere with or detract from the fulfillment of the

mission of the System or the purposes of the refuge.

50 CFR part 32 contains provisions governing hunting and fishing on

national wildlife refuges. We regulate hunting and fishing on refuges

to:

ensure compatibility;

properly manage the fish and wildlife resource;

protect other refuge values; and

ensure refuge user safety.

On many refuges, our general policy of adopting regulations

identical to State hunting and fishing regulations is adequate in

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

supplement State regulations with more restrictive Federal regulations

to ensure that we meet our management responsibilities, as outlined

under the section entitled ``Statutory Authority.'' We issue refuge-

specific hunting and fishing regulations when we open wildlife refuges

to either migratory game bird hunting, upland game hunting, big game

hunting, or sport fishing. These regulations list the wildlife species

that you may hunt or those species subject to sport fishing, seasons,

bag limits, methods of hunting or fishing, descriptions of open areas,

and other provisions as appropriate. 50 CFR part 32 contains previously

issued refuge-specific regulations for hunting and fishing. We are

promulgating many of the amendments to these sections to standardize

and clarify the existing language of these regulations.

Plain Language Mandate

The vast majority of the proposed revisions in this proposed rule

to the individual refuge units are to comply with a Presidential

mandate to use plain language in regulations and do not modify the

substance of the previous restrictions. These types of changes include

using ``you'' to refer to the reader and ``we'' to refer to the Service

and using the word ``allow'' instead of ``permit'' when we do not

require the use of a permit for an activity. Only a handful of proposed

refuge-specific regulations contain the substantive changes discussed

below.

Use of Only Approved Nontoxic Shot

Waterfowl and migratory birds can get lead poisoning by ingesting

lead shot or sinkers when they feed. You can get scientific information

on this by requesting the publication, ``Toxicity of Lead Shot to

Wildlife,'' from us by calling 1-800-582-3421 or by accessing the

bibliographic databases information directly on the Internet at: http:/

/www.fws.gov/fwrefser.html.

In the November 21, 1986, Federal Register (51 FR 42107) we began

the conversion to nontoxic shot nationwide for waterfowl hunting on

refuges, which we implemented in the 1991-1992 hunting season. In the

December 4, 1995, Federal Register (60 FR 62035), we issued final

regulations adopting requirements to use nontoxic shot to hunt wildlife

species other than waterfowl and coots on certain refuges beginning

with the 1996-97 hunting season. Prior to that time we requested

voluntary compliance. For Alaska we delayed implementation until the

1997-98 season to allow coordination with the State and outlying

villages. We also provided delays for Waterfowl Production Areas

(WPAs), principally in North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Montana,

Wisconsin, and Iowa until the 1998-99 season, with voluntary compliance

requested in the meantime. We took these actions to allow adequate time

for additional coordination and educational outreach with the affected

States, hunting organizations, and the general public on the effects of

toxic lead shot to waterfowl and other migratory birds. We requested

voluntary hunter use of nontoxic shotshells until we adopted final

rules. In the September 3, 1998, Federal Register (63 FR 46910) we

identified the refuges subject to the rule.

50 CFR part 32 prohibits the use or possession of toxic shotgun

pellets by upland game hunters on WPAs and certain other areas (refuges

or areas within refuges) of the System to the extent needed to protect

against significant exposure to migratory birds. We delineated these

areas on maps, leaflets and/or signs (available at each refuge

headquarters or posted at each refuge) or as stated in refuge-specific

regulations. Where we allow turkey and deer hunting, you may use slugs

and shot containing lead to hunt these species unless prohibited by

refuge-specific regulations.

We specifically identify the shot allowed in areas of the System by

reference to the shot identified in 50 CFR 20.21(j). We sometimes grant

new shot types conditional approvals until we complete all necessary

studies. These conditional approvals change yearly, and we add new shot

types to our approved list as they meet our criteria. To avoid any

confusion, we propose to amend Sec. 32.2 What are the general

provisions regarding hunting on

areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System? to state that you may use

only ``approved'' nontoxic shot identified in 50 CFR 20.21(j) while

hunting with shotguns or muzzleloaders on WPAs, or on certain other

areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System. We also propose to amend

affected refuges listed in Subpart B.--Refuge-Specific Regulations for

Hunting and Fishing to reflect that hunters may possess and use only

approved nontoxic shot while in the field.

Establishment of Lead-Free Fishing Areas

On April 13, 1999, we published a notice of intent in the Federal

Register (64 FR 17992) to establish ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas'' and the

prohibition of the use of certain fishing sinkers and jigs made with

lead on specific units of the System. We received 12 written and 2

verbal comments on the notice: 6 support our proposal; 4 request

coordination in implementing our proposal; 3 would like to review the

evidence; and 1 disagreed with our scientific findings. On this basis,

we feel we should proceed with this proposed action and will consider

and address the substance of the comments prior to adopting any final

rule.

We now propose prohibiting the use of these sinkers and jigs made

of lead or lead alloys in areas where mortality of common loons has

occurred or where concerns exist because habitat use by loons and

significant fishing activities overlap. Each refuge selected that meets

these criteria will have a two-year phase-in period. This action will

not close to sport fishing any of the refuge units, but only prohibit

the use of lead fishing sinkers there.

Researchers have well documented that lead is toxic to both humans

and wildlife. In areas where recreational angling and loon populations

co-occur, lead poisoning from swallowing lead sinkers and jigs accounts

for 10-50% of recorded loon mortality (Pokras). This information was

referenced in the April 13, 1999, notice.

We propose the establishment of a ``Lead-Free Fishing Area'' in

these refuges and WPAs:

From the outlet of Skilak Lake downstream to the refuge

boundary and the Dave Spenser Unit of the Kenai Refuge Wilderness Area,

Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska

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

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge, Maine

Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area (part of Sunkhaze

National Wildlife Refuge), Maine

Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Michigan

One Waterfowl Production Area in the Fergus Falls Wetland

Management District: Nicholson WPA, Minnesota

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota

Pablo National Wildlife Refuge, Montana

Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Montana

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, Wisconsin

5 Waterfowl Production Areas in the St. Croix Wetland

Management District: Oakridge and Amschler WPAs (both in St. Croix

County), Rose Lee WPA, Flatey WPA, and Bass Lake WPA (in Polk County),

Wisconsin

National Elk Refuge, Wyoming

For the areas in Kenai National Wildlife Refuge listed in Alaska

above, we will follow the procedures for establishing permanent

restrictions in National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska outlined in

Sec. 36.42 Public participation and closure procedures in implementing

the two-year phase in. Listed above, we have identified other refuges

in the lower 48 States that will have ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas.''

We propose to phase-in ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas.'' During the

first year of the phase-in, we will educate anglers about the benefits

of nontoxic tackle for wildlife. After the two-year phase-in, we will

require anglers to fish with lead-free sinkers and jigs in all

designated ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas.''

Request for Comments

If you wish to comment, you may do so by any one of several

methods. You may mail comments to: Chief, Division of Refuges, U.S.

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

Washington, DC 20240. You may comment via the Internet to:

Refuge__Specific__C[email protected]. Please submit Internet comments as

an ASCII file avoiding the use of special characters and any form of

encryption. Please also include: ``Attn: 1018-AF52'' and your name and

return address in your Internet message. If you do not receive a

confirmation from the system that we have received your Internet

message, contact us directly at (703) 358-2029. You may also fax

comments to: Chief, Division of Refuges, (703) 358-2248. Finally, you

may hand-deliver comments to the address mentioned above.

Our practice is to make comments, including names and home

addresses of respondents, available for public review during regular

business hours. Individual respondents may request that we withhold

their home address from the rulemaking record, which we will honor to

the extent allowable by law. There also may be circumstances in which

we would withhold from the rulemaking record a respondent's identity,

as allowable by law. If you wish us to withhold your name and/or

address, you must state this prominently at the beginning of your

comment. However, we will not consider anonymous comments. We will make

all submissions from organizations or businesses and from individuals

identifying themselves as representatives or officials of organizations

or businesses, available for public inspection in their entirety.

Department of the Interior policy is, whenever practicable, to

afford the public a meaningful opportunity to participate in the

rulemaking process. 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 fishing

regulations would hinder the effective planning and administration of

our hunting and fishing programs. That delay would jeopardize

establishment of hunting and fishing programs this year, or shorten

their duration. 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 provide for

adequate resource protection, we must be timely in providing

modifications to certain hunting programs on some refuges. Finally,

there already has been a public comment period on our notice of intent

on the proposed establishment of ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas.''

When finalized, we will incorporate this regulation into Title 50

Code of Federal Regulations (50 CFR) parts 32 and 36. Part 32 contains

general provisions and refuge-specific regulations for hunting and

fishing on national wildlife refuges. Part 36 contains provisions

specific to Alaska national wildlife refuges.

Clarity of this Regulation

Executive Order 12866 requires each agency to write regulations

that are easy to understand. We invite your comments on how to make

this rule easier to understand, including answers to questions such as

the following: (1) Are the requirements in the rule clearly stated? (2)

Does the rule contain technical language or jargon that interferes with

its clarity? (3) Does the

format of the rule (grouping and order of sections, use of headings,

paragraphing, etc.) aid or reduce its clarity? (4) Would the rule be

easier to understand if it were divided into more (but shorter)

sections? (5) Is the description of the rule in the Supplementary

Information section of the preamble helpful in understanding the rule?

(6) What else could we do to make the rule easier to understand?

Statutory Authority

The National Wildlife Refuge System Administration Act (NWRSAA) of

1966 as amended by the National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act

of 1997 (16 U.S.C. 668dd-668ee), and the Refuge Recreation Act (RRA) of

1962 (16 U.S.C. 460k-460k-4), govern the administration and public use

of national wildlife refuges.

The National Wildlife Refuge System Improvement Act (NWRSIA) of

1997 is the latest amendment to the NWRSAA. It amends and builds upon

the NWRSAA in a manner that provides an improved ``Organic Act'' for

the Refuge System similar to those which exist for other public lands.

It serves to ensure that we effectively manage the System as a national

system of lands, waters and interests for the protection and

conservation of our nation's wildlife resources. The NWRSAA states

first and foremost that we focus the mission of the System on

conservation of fish, wildlife, and plant resources and their habitat.

This Act requires the Secretary, before initiating or permitting a new

use of a refuge, or before expanding, renewing, or extending an

existing use of a refuge, to determine that the use is a compatible use

and not inconsistent with public safety.

The RRA authorizes the Secretary to administer areas within the

System for public recreation as an appropriate incidental or secondary

use only to the extent that it is practicable and not inconsistent with

the primary purpose(s) for which we established the areas. This Act

requires that any recreational use of refuge lands be compatible with

the primary purposes for which we established the refuge and not

inconsistent with other previously-authorized operations.

The NWRSAA and RRA also authorize the Secretary to issue

regulations to carry out the purposes of the Acts and regulate uses.

We develop hunting and sport fishing plans for each existing refuge

prior to opening it to hunting or fishing. In many cases, we develop

refuge-specific regulations to ensure the compatibility of the programs

with the purposes for which we established the refuge. We've ensured

initial compliance with the NWRSAA and the RRA for hunting and sport

fishing on newly acquired refuges through an interim determination of

compatibility made at the time of acquisition. This ensures that we

make the determinations required by these acts prior to adding refuges

to the lists of areas open to hunting and fishing in 50 CFR part 32. We

ensure continued compliance by the development of long-term hunting and

sport fishing plans and by annual review of hunting and sport fishing

programs and regulations.

In preparation for new openings, we include the following documents

in the refuges' ``openings package'' for Regional review and approval

from the Washington Office: an interim hunting and fishing management

plan; a Section 7 determination pursuant to the Endangered Species Act

that these openings will have no effect, or are not likely to have an

adverse effect, on listed species or critical habitats; a letter of

concurrence from the affected State; interim compatibility

determination; and refuge-specific regulations to administer the

hunting and/or fishing programs. Upon review of these documents, we

have determined that the opening of these national wildlife refuges to

hunting and fishing is compatible with the principles of sound fish and

wildlife management and administration and otherwise will be in the

public interest.

We propose the following wildlife-dependent recreational activities

for the first time:

Hunting of migratory game birds on:

Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana.

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge, North Carolina.

Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed

Deer, Oregon.

Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia.

Upland game hunting on:

Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana.

Big game hunting on:

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.

Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge, Louisiana.

Sport fishing on:

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge, Georgia.

J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota.

Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota.

Stewart Lake National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota.

Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge, North Dakota.

Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed

Deer, Oregon.

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, Oregon.

ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge, South Carolina.

In accordance with NWRSAA and the RRA, we have determined that

these openings are compatible and consistent with the primary purposes

for which we established the refuge.

Need for This Regulation

We propose to add additional refuges to the list of areas open for

hunting and/or sport fishing, along with pertinent refuge-specific

regulations for such activities. We propose to amend certain

regulations on other refuges that pertain to migratory game bird

hunting, upland game hunting, big game hunting and sport fishing for

the 1999-2000 season. On many refuges, our policy of adopting

regulations identical to State regulations is adequate in meeting

National Wildlife Refuge System objectives. On other refuges, it is

necessary to supplement State regulations with more restrictive Federal

regulations to ensure that we meet our management responsibilities, as

outlined under the section entitled ``Statutory Authority'' in the

rule. We issue refuge-specific regulations when opening a national

wildlife refuge or modifying the various uses of a refuge, and for all

hunting or sport fishing. These regulations list the prohibited uses,

limited uses, and those activities that are available without

restriction. They also list those wildlife species that you may hunt or

fish for along with the respective seasons, bag limits, methods of

hunting or fishing, descriptions of open areas, and other provisions as

appropriate. We propose to promulgate many of the amendments here to

provide greater restriction and clarify the existing regulation

language, which should result in less violations of refuge regulations.

Why Alternative Approaches Are not Feasible

Refuge officers process violation notices through the Federal

District Court's Violation Notice procedures. U.S. Magistrates have

required us to print refuge regulations in the Code of Federal

Regulations before they will accept refuge violations into their

courts. State courts do not prosecute Federal recreation regulations,

and voluntary compliance with regulations has not been successful.

Regulatory Planning and Review

This document is not a significant rule subject to Office of

Management and Budget review under Executive

Order 12866. See explanation under Regulatory Flexibility Act.

a. This rule will not have an annual economic effect of $100

million or adversely affect an economic sector, productivity, jobs, the

environment or other units of government. A cost-benefit and economic

analysis is not required. This proposed rule is administrative, legal,

technical, and procedural in nature and makes minor modification to

existing refuge public use programs. The rule will allow hunting on

five refuges where we had prohibited hunting and allow fishing on eight

refuges where we had prohibited that activity. We estimate that these

changes will result in 11,900 additional visitor-hunting-days and

165,300 visitor-fishing-days. The appropriate measure for the net

benefits of these changes is the additional net economic value

experienced by the participants. The 1996 National Survey of Fishing,

Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation measured net economic

values by activity and region. Applying these estimates to the number

of additional activity-days permitted by this rule yields an estimate

of the national benefits from increased hunting of $160,000 and from

increased fishing of $2.6 million. These estimates are well below the

threshold for a significant rule.

The rule will also establish ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas'' at 13

units. When fully implemented, we will not allow anglers in these areas

to use lead sinkers and other lead equipment. According to the FY1997

Refuge Management Information System, fewer than 40,000 fishing days

occurred in the refuges proposed for this status. Although lead-free

sinkers are less dense than lead ones, the difference in fishing with

them is insignificant, and we anticipate no change in net economic

values from the prohibition.

The addition of the term ``approved'' to the nontoxic shot

regulations is for clarification purposes, and we do not expect it to

affect hunters' behavior. It has no economic effects.

b. This rule will not create inconsistencies with other agencies'

actions. We coordinate recreational use on national wildlife refuges

with State governments as well as other Federal agencies having

adjoining or over-lapping jurisdiction before proposing regulations.

The proposed regulation is consistent with, and not less restrictive

than, other agencies' rules.

c. This rule will not materially affect entitlements, grants, user

fees, loan programs, or the rights and obligations of their recipients.

The provisions of this rule only apply to persons involved in wildlife-

dependent public use including regulated hunting and sport fishing on

national wildlife refuges, which is a privilege and not a right. User

fees will not change as a result of this rule.

d. This rule will not raise novel legal or policy issues. This

proposed rule continues the practice of requiring public use of refuges

to be compatible with the primary purpose of the refuge.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

The Department of the Interior certifies that this rule will not

have a significant economic effect on a substantial number of small

entities such as businesses, organizations and governmental

jurisdictions in the area as defined under the Regulatory Flexibility

Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.). A final Regulatory Flexibility Analysis is

not attached, and a Small Entity Compliance Guide is not required.

This rulemaking will not have a significant economic impact on a

substantial number of small entities. Congress created the National

Wildlife Refuge System to conserve fish, wildlife, and plants and their

habitats. They facilitated this conservation mission by providing

Americans opportunities to visit and participate in compatible

wildlife-dependent recreation, including fishing, hunting, wildlife

observation and photography, and environmental education and

interpretation as priority public uses on national wildlife refuges and

to better appreciate the value of, and need for, fish and wildlife

conservation.

For most units within the National Wildlife Refuge System, this

rule is administrative, legal, technical, and procedural in nature and

provides for minor changes to the methods of hunting and fishing

permitted but does not stop the overall use permitted. For most units,

this rule will not change the number of visitors using refuges or their

spending and, therefore, will have no impact on the local economies in

their vicinity.

We propose to open five units to hunting for the first time and

eight to fishing. Data from the 1996 National Survey of Fishing,

Hunting, and Wildlife-Associated Recreation provides estimates of

spending per day for each activity in each of our regions. Multiplying

spending per activity day by the number of activity days expected at

each unit yields an estimate of the total spending related to the

regulation. As much of this spending would have occurred at other sites

in the local region absent the regulation, this estimate does not

represent increased economic activity but economic activity related to

the new recreational opportunities. We estimate the additional hunting

opportunities will result in 11,900 visitor-hunting-days on the newly

opened units. This hunting will entail $302,000 in trip-related

expenditures by hunters. We estimate the additional fishing

opportunities will result in 165,300 visitor-fishing-days and $9.3

million in spending. Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge and J. Clark

Salyer National Wildlife Refuge account for 90,000 of the increased

fishing days so we expect $5.4 million of the related spending in the

Minot, North Dakota area. As small businesses are a significant portion

of the sporting goods industry, much of this economic activity will

flow to small entities. However, the rule will not have a significant

economic effect on a substantial number of small entities as defined in

the Act.

The ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas'' aspect of the rule will affect

fewer than 40,000 angler days at 13 units. Lead-free weights are

somewhat more expensive than lead weights. The average U.S. angler

spends about $11 per year on sinkers, swivels, and related line gear

(not including lines, bait, and lures). This is less than three percent

of the angler's annual equipment spending. If each fishing day

represented a different angler, i.e., no repeat visits to the refuges,

and all of the anglers spent twice as much on sinkers as in an average

year, the increased spending would amount to approximately $435,000

spread over eight states. Planned trade-in programs at the affected

refuges will ameliorate even this small effect. This part of the rule

will not have a significant economic effect.

Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act

This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small

Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act as discussed in the

Regulatory Planning and Review section above. This rule:

a. Does not have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or

more;

b. Will not cause a major increase in costs or prices for

consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government

agencies, or geographic regions; or

c. Does 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.

Unfunded Mandates Reform Act

Since this rule applies to public use of federally-owned and

managed

refuges, it does not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or

tribal governments or the private sector of more than $100 million per

year. The rule does 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 (Executive Order 12630)

In accordance with Executive Order 12630, the rule does not have

significant takings implications. This regulation will affect only

visitors at national wildlife refuges and limit what they can do while

they are on a refuge.

Federalism (Executive Order 12612)

As discussed in the Regulatory Planning and Review and Unfunded

Mandates Act sections above, this rule does not have sufficient

federalism implications to warrant the preparation of a Federalism

Assessment under Executive Order 12612.

Civil Justice Reform (Executive Order 12988)

In accordance with Executive Order 12988, the Office of the

Solicitor has determined that the rule does not unduly burden the

judicial system and meets the requirements of sections 3(a) and 3(b)(2)

of the Order. The regulation will clarify established regulations, and

result in better understanding of the regulations by refuge visitors.

They will be enforced through the use of U.S. District Court Violation

Notice procedures. A refuge regulation violator can plead guilty and

forfeit a set amount of fine established at the time of the violation

by the refuge officer. The violator can complete this through the mail

without a court appearance. A violator can also plead not guilty on the

notice, and the Magistrates Court will set an appearance date and time

and notify both the violator and officer to appear in Magistrates Court

for a hearing and/or trial, in accordance with U.S. District Court

Rules of Procedure.

Paperwork Reduction Act

This regulation does not contain any information collection

requirements other than that already approved by the Office of

Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. See 50 CFR

25.23 for information concerning that approval.

Section 7 Consultation

In preparation for new openings, we include Section 7 consultation

documents in the refuge's ``openings package'' for Regional review and

approval from the Washington Office. We reviewed the changes in hunting

and fishing herein with regard to section 7 of the Endangered Species

Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) and find the actions are not likely

to adversely affect the continued existence of any endangered species

or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse

modification of habitat of such species within the System since the

rule is primarily administrative, legal, technical or procedural in

nature and/or makes minor modifications to existing public use

programs. We comply with section 7 of the Endangered Species Act of

1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531-1543) when developing comprehensive conservation

plans, refuge public use management plans, and prior to implementing

any new or revised public recreation program on a refuge as identified

in 50 CFR 26.32. We also make determinations required by the Endangered

Species Act on a case-by-case basis before the addition of a refuge to

the lists of areas open to hunting or fishing as contained in 50 CFR

32.7.

National Environmental Policy Act

We analyzed this rule in accordance with the criteria of the

National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. 4332(C))

and 318 DM 2.2(g) and 6.3(D). This rule does not constitute a major

Federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human

environment. An environmental impact statement/assessment is not

required.

A categorical exclusion from NEPA documentation covers this

amendment of refuge-specific hunting and fishing regulations since it

is technical and procedural in nature, and the environmental effects

are too broad, speculative, or conjectural to lend themselves to

meaningful analysis (516 DM 2, Appendix 1.10).

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 Comprehensive Conservation

Plans and/or step-down management plans, pursuant to our refuge

planning guidance in 602 FW 1-3. We prepare these 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.

We have also prepared several related environmental analyses, such

as lead shot vs. nontoxic shot as it relates to waterfowl and other

wildlife with the latest being an Environmental Assessment (EA) in May,

1998.

Available Information for Specific Refuges

Individual refuge headquarters retain information regarding public

use programs and the conditions that apply to their specific programs,

and maps of their respective areas. You may also obtain information

from the regional offices at the addresses listed below:

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

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

Fish and Wildlife Service, Eastside Federal Complex, Suite 1692, 911

N.E. 11th Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232-4181; Telephone (503) 231-

6214.

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

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

Box 1306, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103; Telephone (505) 766-1829.

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

Ohio and Wisconsin. Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife,

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Building, Fort Snelling, Twin

Cities, Minnesota 55111; Telephone (612) 713-5300.

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

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

the Virgin Islands. Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and Wildlife,

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1875 Century Boulevard, Room 324,

Atlanta, Georgia 30345; Telephone (404) 679-7152.

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

Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York,

Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia.

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

Wildlife Service, 300 Westgate Center Drive, Hadley, Massachusetts

01035-9589; Telephone (413) 253-8550.

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

Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and

Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Box 25486, Denver Federal

Center, Denver, Colorado 80225; Telephone (303) 236-8145.

Region 7--Alaska. Assistant Regional Director--Refuges and

Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E.

Tudor Rd., Anchorage, Alaska 99503; Telephone (907) 786-3545.

References

Pokras, MA., and R. Chafel. 1992. Lead toxicosis from ingested

fishing sinkers in adult common loons (Gavia immer) in New England.

Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 23:92-97.

Primary Author

Leslie A. Marler, Management Analyst, Division of Refuges, U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, Washington, DC 20240, is the primary author

of this proposed rulemaking document.

List of Subjects

50 CFR Part 32

Fishing, Hunting, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements,

Wildlife, Wildlife refuges.

50 CFR Part 36

Alaska, Recreation and recreational areas, Reporting and

recordkeeping requirements, Wildlife refuges.

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 32--[AMENDED]

1. The authority citation for part 32 is revised to read as

follows:

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

715i.

2. We propose to amend Sec. 32.2 by revising the section heading

and by revising paragraph (k) to read as follows:

Sec. 32.2 What are the general provisions regarding hunting on areas

of the National Wildlife Refuge System?

* * * * *

(k) You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot, which we

identify in 50 CFR 20.21(j), while hunting with shotguns or

muzzleloaders on Waterfowl Production Areas, or on certain other areas

of the National Wildlife Refuge System as delineated on maps, leaflets

and/or signs, available at each refuge headquarters or posted at each

refuge, or as stated in refuge specific regulations. Where we allow

turkey and deer hunting, you may use slugs and shot containing lead to

hunt these species unless prohibited by refuge-specific regulations.

3. We propose to amend Sec. 32.7 by revising the section heading

and by removing the listing of ``Cossatot National Wildlife Refuge''

and by alphabetically adding the listing ``Pond Creek National Wildlife

Refuge'' in the State of Arkansas; by alphabetically adding the listing

``Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge'' in the State of Georgia; by

alphabetically adding the listing of ``Bayou Teche National Wildlife

Refuge'' in the State of Louisiana; by alphabetically adding the

listing of ``Currituck National Wildlife Refuge'' in the State of North

Carolina; by alphabetically adding the listing of ``Stewart Lake

National Wildlife Refuge'' in the State of North Dakota; by removing

the listing of ``Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge'' and by

alphabetically adding the listing ``Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the

Columbian White-Tailed Deer'' in the State of Oregon; by alphabetically

adding the listing ``Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge'' in the

State of Virginia; and by alphabetically adding the listing ``St. Croix

Wetland Management District'' in the State of Wisconsin. The revision

reads as follows:

Sec. 32.7 What refuge units are open to hunting and/or fishing?

* * * * *

4. We propose to amend Sec. 32.20 Alabama by revising Wheeler

National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.20 Alabama.

* * * * *

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel,

rabbit, racoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We do not allow bank fishing around the shoreline of the

refuge headquarters.

2. All other refuge waters are open to fishing year-round unless

otherwise posted.

3. We prohibit entry and use of airboats and hovercraft on all

waters within the refuge boundaries.

4. We prohibit entry and use of inboard waterthrust boats, such

as but not limited to personal watercraft, watercycles, and

waterbikes on all waters of the refuge except that portion of the

Tennessee River and Flint Creek from its mouth to mile-marker three.

5. Boats may not be left on the refuge overnight.

5. We propose to amend Sec. 32.22 Arizona by revising Bill Williams

River National Wildlife Refuge and Cibola National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraphs A.3. and B.4. of Havasu National Wildlife Refuge;

and by revising paragraphs A.3. and B.2. of Imperial National Wildlife

Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.22 Arizona.

* * * * *

Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of mourning

and white-winged doves on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following condition: We allow only shotguns.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and cottontail

rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

2. We allow only shotguns.

3. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbits from September 1 to

the close of the State quail season.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of desert big-horn sheep

on designated areas of the refuge.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in designated areas.

* * * * *

Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

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

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. We allow only shotguns.

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

3. You must pay a hunt fee in portions of the refuge. Consult

refuge hunting leaflet for locations.

4. We do not allow pit or permanent blinds.

5. Hunting in Farm Unit 2 closes at 12:00 p.m. each day, and

special regulations are in effect. Consult refuge hunting leaflet

for regulations and location.

6. We close Farm Unit 2 to all hunting except waterfowl hunting

during the Arizona waterfowl season.

7. You must remove all temporary blinds, boats, and decoys from

the refuge following each day's hunt.

8. We do not allow hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of any public

road.

9. The Hart Mine Marsh area is open to hunting from 10:00 a.m.

to 3:00 p.m. daily during goose season.

10. The area known as Pretty Water is open to waterfowl hunting

from \1/2\ hour before sunrise to 3:00 p.m. MST during the Arizona

and California waterfowl hunting seasons.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and cottontail

rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. We allow only shotguns and bows and arrows.

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

3. You may hunt cottontail rabbit from September 1 through the

last day of the respective State's quail season.

4. During the Arizona waterfowl season, you may not hunt quail

and rabbit in Farm Unit 2.

5. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45 m) of any public road.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. During the Arizona waterfowl season, you may not hunt mule

deer in Farm Unit 2.

2. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45 m) of any public road.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing and frogging subject to

the following condition:

1. Cibola Lake is open to fishing and frogging from March 15

through Labor Day.

Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field..

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * *

* * * * *

4. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. We require approved nontoxic shot for hunting quail and

cottontail rabbit.

* * * * *

Sec. 32.23 [Amended]

6. We propose to amend Sec. 32.23 Arkansas by revising the name

``Cossatot National Wildlife Refuge'' to read ``Pond Creek National

Wildlife Refuge'' and by placing it in alphabetical order.

7. We propose to amend Sec. 32.24 California by revising paragraph

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

introductory text of paragraphs A. and B., by revising paragraph A.1.,

by adding paragraph A.4., by redesignating paragraphs B.2. and B.3. as

B.3. and B.4. and designating the undesignated paragraph following

paragraph B.1. as B.2., by revising paragraphs B.2., and B.3., and

adding paragraph B.5. of Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D. of Humboldt

Bay National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B.2. of Kern

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising Lower Klamath National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraph A. of Merced National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraph A.4. and paragraph B. of Modoc National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraphs A. and B. of Sacramento National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A., by revising the introductory

text of paragraph B. and paragraph B.1., by revising paragraph D. of

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

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

of Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.24 California.

* * * * *

Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Colusa National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, moorhens, and snipe on designated areas of the refuges

subject to the following conditions:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

4. No person will build or maintain fires, except in portable

gas stoves.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

2. We do not allow bicycles and other conveyances.

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

5. No person will build or maintain fires, except in portable

gas stoves.

* * * * *

Delevan National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, moorhens, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. You must unload firearms while transporting them between

parking areas and spaced blind areas.

2. We do not allow snipe hunting in the spaced blind areas.

3. We restrict hunters assigned to the spaced blind area to

within 100 feet (30 m) of their assigned hunt site except for

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

the area.

4. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We do not

allow bicycles and other conveyances.

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

6. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

7. No person will build or maintain fires, except in portable

gas stoves.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant only in the

free roam areas on the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We do not allow pheasant hunting in the spaced blind area

except during a special one-day only pheasant hunt on the first

Monday after the opening of the State pheasant hunting season.

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We do not

allow bicycles and other conveyances.

4. You may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field.

5. No person will build or maintain fires, except in portable

gas stoves.

C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing during daylight hours only

from February 15 through October 1.

* * * * *

Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing from the designated shoreline train along

Hookton Slough during daylight hours only.

2. We allow fishermen to only use pole and line or rod and reel

from the Hookton Slough Shoreline trail fishing area.

3. We do not allow either motorized boats or motors on the

refuge dock on Humboldt Bay. We close the dock on Humboldt Bay to

launching of all boats from November 1 through January 15.

* * * * *

Kern National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, moorhens and snipe on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. In the controlled waterfowl hunting area, we require entry

permits for the first 2 days of the waterfowl season for all hunters

16 years of age or older. An adult with a permit must accompany

hunters under the age of 16 hunting in the controlled area. We

require advance reservations for the first 2 days of the hunt.

2. Shooting hours end at l:00 p.m. daily on the California

portion of the refuge except that the refuge manager may designate

up to six one-day special youth or disabled hunter hunts per season

and up to three days per week of general waterfowl hunting starting

December 1 after 1:00 p.m.

3. You may carry only unloaded firearms on hunter access routes

open to motor vehicles or when taking them through posted retrieving

zones when traveling to and from the hunting areas.

4. You may not set decoys in retrieving zones.

5. We do not allow air-thrust and inboard waterthrust boats.

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

approved nontoxic shot.

7. You may only use non-motorized boats and boats with electric

motors on units 4b and 4c from the start of the hunting season

through November 30. You may use motorized boats on units 4b and 4c

from December 1 through the end of hunting season.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

2. You may carry only unloaded firearms on hunter access routes

open to motor vehicles or when taking them through posted retrieving

zones when traveling to and from the hunting areas.

C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]

D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

Merced National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, and moorhens on designated areas of the refuge subject

to the following conditions and as we may otherwise post in the

refuge regulations:

1. You must unload firearms while transporting them between

parking areas and blind sites.

2. You may not possess or use more than 25 approved nontoxic

shotgun shells when leaving their assigned parking lot.

3. We restrict hunters assigned to the spaced blind unit to

their assigned blind except for retrieving downed birds, placing

decoys, or traveling to and from the parking area.

* * * * *

Modoc National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We limit hunting to junior hunters possessing a valid Junior

Hunting License and refuge permit.

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, moorhens, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. You must unload firearms while transporting them between

parking areas and spaced blind areas.

2. We do not allow snipe hunting in the spaced blind area.

3. We restrict hunters assigned to the spaced blind unit to

within 100 feet (30 m) of their assigned hunt site except for

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

the parking area.

4. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

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

6. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We do not

allow bicycles and other conveyances.

7. No person will build or maintain fires, except in portable

gas stoves.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We do not allow pheasant hunting in the spaced blind area

except during a special one-day only pheasant hunt on the first

Monday after the opening of the State pheasant hunting season.

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We do not

allow bicycles and other conveyances.

4. You may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field.

5. No person will build or maintain fires, except in portable

gas stoves.

* * * * *

San Luis National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, moorhens, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions and as we may otherwise post in

the refuge regulations:

1. In the free-roam hunting areas, you may use only portable

blinds, temporary blinds constructed of natural materials, and on

the San Luis Unit, existing concrete barrel blinds. We prohibit the

cutting of woody vegetation.

2. You must remove all portable blinds, decoys, and other

personal equipment from the refuge following each day's hunt.

3. You may snipe hunt only within the free-roam portion of the

San Luis unit's waterfowl hunting areas. Snipe hunters may only

possess and use approved nontoxic shot.

4. You may possess not more than 25 approved nontoxic shotgun

shells after leaving their assigned parking lot or boat launch.

5. Vehicles may stop only at designated, assigned parking areas.

We prohibit dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between

designated parking areas. You must return your permits to the check

stations immediately upon completion of your hunt, and prior to

using any tour routes or leaving the refuge vicinity.

6. You may not transport loaded firearms while walking or

bicycling between parking areas in spaced blind units, or while

traveling in a boat under power.

7. We restrict hunters in the spaced blind area, to their

assigned blind except when they are placing decoys, traveling to and

from the parking area, retrieving downed birds, or when shooting to

retrieve cripples.

8. Access to the Frietas Unit free-roam hunting area is by boat

only with a maximum of 5 mph. Prohibited boats include air-thrust

and/or inboard water-thrust types.

9. We prohibit the use of motorized boats in the free roam units

with the exception of the Frietas Unit.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasants on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions

or as we otherwise may post in refuge regulations available at

visitor information centers and refuge headquarters:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions and as we may otherwise

post in the refuge regulations:

1. We allow fishing from sunrise to sunset only, except on that

portion of the San Joaquin River's south (left descending) bank

within the West Bear Creek Unit designated as open for fishing 24

hours per day, or as otherwise posted in refuge regulations.

2. We allow the use of 1 pole and line or 1 rod and reel per

person. Fishermen must attend at all times any pole and line or rod

and reel they are using for fishing.

3. We prohibit the use of any boat, float tube, or other

floating aid/device.

* * * * *

Sutter National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, moorhens and snipe on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

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

3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We do not

allow bicycles and other conveyances.

4. No person will build or maintain fires, except in portable

gas stoves.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

2. Access is by foot traffic only. We do not allow bicycles and

other conveyances.

3. You may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field.

4. No person will build or maintain fires, except in portable

gas stoves.

* * * * *

Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, moorhens, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. We require entry permits in the controlled waterfowl hunting

area for the first 2 days of the waterfowl season for all hunters 16

years of age or older. An adult with a permit must accompany hunters

under the age of 16 hunting in the controlled area. We require

advance reservation for the first 2 days of the hunt.

2. Shooting hours end at 1:00 p.m. daily on the California

portion of the refuge except

that the refuge manager may designate up to six one-day special

youth or disabled hunter hunts per season and up to three days per

week of general waterfowl hunting starting December 1 after 1:00

p.m.

3. We do not allow possession of any loaded firearms more than

200 feet (60 m) from the established blind states. You select blind

sites by lottery at the beginning of each hunt day. You may shoot

only from within their assigned blind sites.

4. You may carry only unloaded firearms on hunter access routes

open to motor vehicles or when taking them through posted retrieving

zones when traveling to and from the hunting areas.

5. We do not allow you to set decoys in retrieving zones.

6. We do not allow air-thrust and inboard waterthrust boats.

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

approved nontoxic shot.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

2. You may carry only unloaded firearms on hunter access routes

open to motor vehicles or when taking them through posted retrieving

zones when traveling to and from the hunting areas.

* * * * *

8. We propose to amend Sec. 32.25 Colorado by revising paragraph B.

of Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.25 Colorado.

* * * * *

Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on

designated areas of the refuge pursuant to State law and subject to

the following condition: You will possess and use only approved

nontoxic shot while in the field.

* * * * *

9. We propose to amend Sec. 32.27 Delaware by revising paragraph B.

of Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph B.4.

of Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.27 Delaware.

* * * * *

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow hunting only on the South Upland Hunting Area.

2. We allow hunting from \1/2\ hour before sunrise to \1/2\ hour

after sunset.

3. We do not allow hunting from March 1 through August 31.

4. Shotgun hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. Shotgun hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

10. We propose to amend Sec. 32.28 Florida by revising

Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge; by adding paragraph D.8. of J.

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

and D. of Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraphs A., B., C., and D.9. and adding paragraph D.10. of St. Marks

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

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.28 Florida.

* * * * *

Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks

and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: We require permits.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel,

rabbit and armadillo on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following condition: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on the refuge year

round. Creel limits/seasons are in accordance with State

regulations.

* * * * *

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

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

8. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on all fresh water open to

fishing.

Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing will be in accordance with State

regulations and is subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing only from sunrise to sunset.

2. We do not allow use of airboats in the refuge.

3. We do not allow commercial fishing or the taking of frogs or

turtles.

4. We do not allow the use of snatch hooks in the refuge

impoundments.

* * * * *

St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks

and coots in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: We require permits.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit,

and racoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer,

turkeys, and feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

9. We prohibit crabbing in refuge pools and impoundments along

Lighthouse Road.

10. We do not allow launching of airboats or inboard waterthrust

boats (personal watercraft) from refuge saltwater boat ramps at

Wakulla Beach or the Lighthouse Road area.

St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer,

sambar deer, and feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing only from sunrise to sunset.

2. We allow only non-motorized boats and boats with electric

motors.

3. We do not allow the use of live minnows as bait.

4. We allow fishing in Lakes 1, 2, and Oyster Pond from April 1

through September 30.

5. We allow fishing in Lakes 3, 4, and 5 from May 15 through

September 30.

* * * * *

11. We propose to amend Sec. 32.29 Georgia by alphabetically adding

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs C. and D.

of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B. and

C., revising the introductory text of paragraph D. and revising

paragraph D.3. of Savannah National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.29 Georgia.

* * * * *

Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing from March 15 to October 15 except on the

Ocmulgee River which is open to fishing year-around.

2. We allow fishing only from sunrise to sunset.

3. We allow fishing only with pole and line or rod and reel.

4. We prohibit the taking of sturgeon, frogs, turtles, and

mollusks.

5. We allow only non-motorized boats or boats with electric

motors on refuge waters except the Ocmulgee River.

6. Fishermen may not leave boats or other personal equipment on

the refuge overnight.

7. The minimum size limit for largemouth bass is 14'' (35 cm)

* * * * *

Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: we require permits except for Cowhouse Island.

We open Cowhouse Island to white-tailed deer and feral hog hunting

per Dixon Memorial State Forest Regulations.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We do not allow the use of boats with motors larger than 10

horsepower.

2. We do not allow the use of live minnows as bait.

3. We only allow the use of pole and line or rod and reel.

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

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

do not allow the possession of more than the daily creel limit.

5. We do not allow the taking of largemouth bass smaller than 14

inches (35 cm).

* * * * *

Savannah National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrels and feral

hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer,

turkey, and feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

3. We allow fishing from sunrise to sunset.

* * * * *

12. We propose to amend Sec. 32.30 Hawaii by revising by

revising paragraph C.1. of Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge

to read as follows:

Sec. 32.30 Hawaii.

* * * * *

Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

1. You must have reservations or permits to access the refuge.

* * * * *

13. We propose to amend Sec. 32.31 Idaho by revising paragraph A.2.

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

of Camas National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.3. and B.4.

of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph B.2.

of Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.31 Idaho.

* * * * *

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Camas National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following condition: Snipe hunters will possess and use only

approved nontoxic shot while in the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant and grouse

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: Pheasant hunters will possess and use only approved

nontoxic shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

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

only approved nontoxic shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. Pheasant hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

14. We propose to amend Sec. 32.32 Illinois by revising paragraphs

A.3., A.4., B.3., C.2., C.3., C.4., D.1., and D.7. and removing

paragraph D.8. of Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraph B. and the introductory text of paragraph C. of Cypress Creek

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B.1. of Mark Twain

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising A., revising the introductory

text of paragraph B., revising paragraphs B.3., and B.4. adding

paragraph B.5., revising the introductory text of paragraph C.,

revising paragraphs C.3., C.4., and C.5. and revising paragraph D. of

Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.32 Illinois.

* * * * *

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. Goose hunters outside the controlled goose hunting area on

Crab Orchard Lake must hunt from a blind that is on shore or

anchored a minimum of 200 yards (180m) away from any shoreline.

Waterfowl hunters may also hunt on the east shoreline in Grassy Bay.

4. You may possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while

hunting migratory game bird species.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You may possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while

hunting all permitted species except wild turkey. You may possess

and use lead shot for hunting wild turkey.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. We require hunters using the closed area to check in at the

refuge visitor contact station prior to hunting and to comply with

the special rules provided to them.

3. You may not hunt deer with a firearm in the controlled goose

hunting areas. You may hunt deer in the controlled goose hunting

areas with archery equipment in accordance with State seasons and

regulations.

4. You must remove hunting stands at the end of each day's hunt.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Crab Orchard Lake--west of Wolf Creek Road--Anglers may fish

from boats all year. Anglers must remove trot-lines/jugs from

sunrise until sunset from Memorial Day through Labor Day; east of

Wolf Creek Road, anglers may fish from boats March 15 through

September 30. Anglers may fish all year at the Wolf Creek and Route

148 causeway areas. Anglers must check and remove fish from all jugs

and trot lines daily. It is illegal to use stakes to anchor any

trot-lines; anglers must tag them with their name and address.

Anglers may use all noncommercial fishing methods except they may

not use any underwater breathing apparatus. Anglers may not use jugs

or trot-lines with any floatation device that has previously

contained any petroleum-based materials or toxic substances. Anglers

must attach a buoyed device that is visible on the water's surface

to all trot-lines.

* * * * *

7. We restrict motorboats to slow speeds leaving no wakes in

Cambria Neck, and within 150 feet (45m) of any shoreline, swimming

area, marina entrance, boat ramp, or causeway tunnel on Crab

Orchard, Little Grassy, or Devils Kitchen Lakes.

Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. You may hunt bob-white quail, rabbit,

squirrel, raccoon, opossum, coyote, red fox, grey fox, and turkey

(spring) on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with posted

regulations and subject to the following conditions:

1. If we provide hunter check-in/check-out post, you must

present daily harvests.

2. We do not allow hunting after sunset.

3. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot while

hunting for any permitted birds except wild turkey. You may use lead

shot while hunting wild turkey.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge in accordance with posted regulations

and subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

Mark Twain National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. You must possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while

hunting all permitted birds, except wild turkeys. You may possess

and use lead shot for hunting wild turkey.

* * * * *

Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of

migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following conditions:

1. You may not hunt migratory birds on refuge-closed areas

posted ``Area Closed,'' on the Goose Island ``No Hunting'' zone in

Pool 8, on the Upper Halfway Creek March ``No Hunting'' zone in Pool

7, or on the Frog Pond area ``No Hunting'' zone in Pool 13.

2. We require permits for Potters Marsh in Pool 13 except during

the early teal season.

You may only use and possess approved nontoxic shot when hunting

for any permitted migratory bird.

4. On Pools 4 through 11 you must remove all decoys from the

refuge at the end of each day's hunt.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

3. You may not hunt at any time on the Goose Island ``No

Hunting'' zone in Pool 8, on the Upper Halfway Creek Marsh ``No

Hunting'' zone in Pool 7, or on the Frog Pond ``No Hunting'' zone in

Pool 13.

4. Shotgun hunters may only use or possess approved nontoxic

shot when hunting for any permitted birds or other small game,

except wild turkey. We still allow possession of lead shot for wild

turkey hunting.

5. You may use lights and dogs to hunt raccoons, and other

specifically authorized small mammals, in accordance with State

regulations. We allow such use of lights on the refuge at the point

of kill only. We prohibit all other uses of lights for hunting on

the refuge.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

3. You may not hunt at any time on the Goose Island ``No

Hunting'' zone in Pool 8, on the Upper Halfway Creek ``No Hunting''

zone in Pool 7, or on the Frog Pond ``No Hunting'' zone in Pool 13.

4. We do not allow construction or use of permanent blinds,

platforms, or ladders.

5. You must remove all stands from the refuge at the end of each

day's hunt.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We do not allow fishing on the Spring Lake Closed Area,

Carroll County, Illinois from October 1 through the last day of the

Illinois waterfowl season.

2. We allow only hand-powered boats or boats with electric

motors on Mertes' Slough in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.

15. We propose to amend Sec. 32.34 Iowa by revising paragraph B. of

Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.34 Iowa.

* * * * *

Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. You may hunt upland game in designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You may only

use or possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting upland game,

except wild turkey. You may possess and use lead shot for wild

turkey hunting.

* * * * *

16. We propose to amend Sec. 32.35 Kansas by revising paragraph

B.2. of Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.

of Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph A. of

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.35 Kansas.

* * * * *

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot or

rimfire firearms while in the field.

* * * * *

Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, mourning doves and snipe on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following condition: Waterfowl and coot

hunters will possess and use, while in the field, only approved

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Quivira National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, rails (Virginia and Sora only), mourning doves, and

common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: We require approved nontoxic shot when hunting

any game on the refuge. We prohibit the possession of lead shot in

the field.

* * * * *

17. We propose to amend Sec. 32.36 Kentucky by revising paragraph

B.4. of Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.36 Kentucky.

* * * * *

Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. You will possess and use, while in the field, only approved

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

18. We propose to amend Sec. 32.37 Louisiana by alphabetically

adding Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs B.

and C., the introductory text of paragraph D., and revising paragraphs

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

D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D.2. and

removing paragraphs D.3. and D.4. of Grand Cote National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

the introductory text of paragraph A., by revising paragraph A.1., and

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

revising Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.37 Louisiana.

* * * * *

Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of

migratory birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. We require permits.

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

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

brochure.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit,

raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following conditions:

1. We require permits.

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

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

brochure.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. We require permits.

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

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

brochure.

D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

* * * * *

Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon, squirrel,

rabbit, and feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following condition: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing from one hour before sunrise until one-half

hour after sunset. We allow only pole and line or rod and reel

fishing. We prohibit snagging.

2. We allow boat launching on all refuge waters as designated in

the refuge brochure. We allow only non-motorized boats or boats with

motors of 10 horsepower or less. Boats may not be left on the refuge

overnight.

* * * * *

D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks,

geese, coots, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject

to the following condition: We require permits.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel,

rabbit, raccoon and opossum on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following condition: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. The ends of trotlines must consist of a length of cotton line

that extends from the points of attachment into the water.

2. We only allow cotton limb lines.

* * * * *

Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

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

fishing or crawfishing must abide by all terms and conditions in the

refuge fishing brochure.

* * * * *

Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. You may hunt duck, coots,

woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. We require permits.

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

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

brochure.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit,

and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. We require permits.

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

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

brochure.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We require permits.

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

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

brochure.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We require permits.

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

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

brochure.

* * * * *

Sabine National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. We require refuge hunting permits.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, crabbing, and shrimp cast

netting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions: Any person entering, using or occupying the refuge must

abide by all terms and conditions set forth in the refuge fishing

brochure.

* * * * *

Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks,

geese, coots, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject

to the following condition: We require permits.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel,

rabbit, raccoon, opossum, beaver, and coyotes on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. The ends of trotlines must consist of a length of cotton line

that extends from the points of attachment into the water.

2. We only allow cotton limb lines.

19. We propose to amend Sec. 32.38 Maine by adding paragraph D.3.

of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B.3. and

by adding paragraph C.5. of Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge; and

by revising paragraph B. and adding paragraph D.1. of Sunkhaze Meadows

National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.38 Maine.

* * * * *

Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

3. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas'' on

the entire refuge.

Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

5. We allow only archery and shotgun hunting with appropriate

buckshot or slug loads.

* * * * *

Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

Shotgun hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot

while in the field.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas'' for

the Carlton Pond Waterfowl Production Area.

20. We propose to amend Sec. 32.39 Maryland by revising paragraph

D. of Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph

B.6. of Patuxent Research Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.39 Maryland.

* * * * *

Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing in designated

areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject

to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing and crabbing from Eastern Neck Island

bridge.

2. We allow fishing and crabbing from April 1-September 30

during daylight hours only at the Ingleside Recreation Area.

3. We allow fishing from the Boxes Point and Duck Inn Trails

during daylight hours only.

Patuxent Research Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

6. Shotgun hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

21. We propose to amend Sec. 32.40 Massachusetts by revising

paragraph

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

Sec. 32.40 Massachusetts.

* * * * *

Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

22. We propose to amend Sec. 32.41 Michigan by adding paragraph

D.3. of Seney National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.41 Michigan.

* * * * *

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

3. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas'' on

the entire refuge. Current State regulations for lead-free fishing

areas remain in effect.

* * * * *

23. We propose to amend Sec. 32.42 Minnesota by revising paragraph

B.1. of Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge; by adding paragraph D.1. of

Fergus Falls Wetland Management District; by revising paragraph B.2. of

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.1.

and B.1. and adding paragraph D.4. of Rice Lake National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.5. and B.1. of Sherburne National

Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph B.3., revising the

introductory text of paragraph D., and adding paragraph D.5. of Tamarac

National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.42 Minnesota.

* * * * *

Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. You may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot while

hunting for partridge or ring-necked pheasant.

* * * * *

Fergus Falls Wetland Management District

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas'' for

Nicholson Waterfowl Production Area.

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. In the field, you may only use or possess approved nontoxic

shot.

* * * * *

Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. Shotgun hunters may only use or possess approved nontoxic

shot while hunting migratory game birds.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Shotgun hunters may only use or possess approved nontoxic

shot while hunting upland game species.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

* * * * *

4. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas'' on

Mandy Lake and Twin Lakes.

* * * * *

Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

5. Shotgun hunters may use or possess only approved nontoxic

shot while hunting for migratory game birds.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. Shotgun hunters may use or possess only approved nontoxic

shot while hunting for all upland game species.

* * * * *

Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. Shotgun hunters may only use and possess approved nontoxic

shot while hunting for all upland game species.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

5. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas''

covering the entire refuge, including bank fishing on the Ottertail

River. We will coordinate implementation with the White Earth Tribe.

* * * * *

24. We propose to amend Sec. 32.43 Mississippi by revising Dahomey

National Wildlife Refuge, St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge

and Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.43 Mississippi.

* * * * *

Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of mourning

doves, migratory waterfowl, coots, snipe, and woodcock on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require

permits.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel,

rabbit, beaver, raccoon, coyotes, and opossum on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, turkey, and feral

hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: We require permits.

* * * * *

St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks,

geese, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: We require permits.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit,

beaver, nutria, muskrat, feral hogs, raccoon, coyotes, and opossum

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions: We require permits.

Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of mourning

doves, migratory waterfowl, coots, snipe, and woodcock on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require

permits.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel,

rabbit, beaver, raccoon, coyotes, and opossum on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, turkey, and feral

hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following condition: We require permits.

* * * * *

25. We propose to amend Sec. 32.44 Missouri by revising paragraph

A.2. of Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.44 Missouri.

* * * * *

Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

26. We propose to amend Sec. 32.45 Montana by revising paragraph B.

of Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B.3. of

Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B.1. of

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

Mason National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D. of Pablo

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

Lakes National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraph A. of Swan River National Wildlife Refuge; and by

revising paragraph B. of War Horse National Wildlife Refuge to read as

follows:

Sec. 32.45 Montana.

* * * * *

Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in the

field.

* * * * *

Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in the

field.

* * * * *

Pablo National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge pursuant to State and Tribal law.

1. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas''

covering the entire refuge. We will coordinate implementation with

the Tribe.

Red Rock Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: Waterfowl and coot hunters will possess and use

only approved nontoxic shot while in the field.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing from the third week of June through the end

of the general State season.

2. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas''

covering the entire refuge. Current State regulations for lead-free

fishing areas remains in effect.

Swan River National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: Waterfowl and coot hunters will possess and use

only approved nontoxic shot while in the field.

* * * * *

War Horse National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in the

field.

* * * * *

27. We propose to amend Sec. 32.47 Nevada by revising paragraphs A.

and D. of Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs

A.1., B., C., and D. of Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge to read as

follows:

Sec. 32.47 Nevada.

* * * * *

Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, moorhens, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge

in accordance with State law and subject to the following

conditions:

1. We do not allow off-road vehicles on the refuge.

2. We do not allow permanent and pit blinds. You must remove all

blind materials and decoys at the end of each hunting day.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to State law and the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing from one hour before sunrise until two hours

after sunset.

2. We only allow fishing on the dikes in the areas north of the

Brown Dike and the east of the Collection Ditch with the exception

that you may fish by wading and from personal flotation devices

(float tubes) on Unit 21.

3. We prohibit fishing from the bank on the South Marsh except

at Brown Dike, the Main Boat Landing, and Narciss Boat Landing.

4. Fishermen may use only artificial lures in the Collection

Ditch and spring ponds adjoining the ditch.

5. We do not allow boats on the refuge from January 1 through

June 14.

6. During the boating season, we only allow boats on the South

Marsh. Beginning June 15 through July 31, we allow only motorless

boats or boats with battery-powered electric motors. Beginning

August 1 through December 31, we allow only motorless boats and

boats propelled with motors with a total of 10 hp or less.

7. Launch boats only from designated landings.

8. Do not store boats of any kind on the refuge from January 1

through May 31.

9. We do not allow off-road vehicles on the refuge.

Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. Waterfowl and coot hunters will possess and use only approved

nontoxic shot while in the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, grouse, and

partridge on designated areas of the refuge.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, antelope, and

bighorn sheep on designated areas of the refuge.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Anglers may only bank fish, fish by wading, use boats with

electric motors, float tubes and similar floatation devices in Big

Springs Reservoir, Duferrena Ponds, and Catnip Reservoir. Anglers

may not fish from other types of motorized boats.

2. We allow only individuals 12 years of age or under, or 65

years of age or older, or disabled individuals to fish in McGee

Pond.

* * * * *

28. We propose to revise Sec. 32.48 New Hampshire to read as

follows:

Sec. 32.48 New Hampshire.

Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of

migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following conditions:

1. Waterfowl hunting will not require a permit. We will allow

hunting only from the immediate shoreline of the Bay.

2. We allow only portable blinds. You must remove all decoys,

blinds, and boats after each day's hunt.

3. Waterfowl hunters will access shorelines by boat only.

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We require refuge permits for the deer hunt.

2. We require big game hunters to wear in a conspicuous manner

on the head, chest and back, a minimum of 400 square inches (3 m\2\)

of solid-colored blaze orange clothing or material.

3. We allow only shotguns and bows.

D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

29. We propose to amend Sec. 32.49 New Jersey by revising paragraph

A.4. of Cape May National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.7.

of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge; by revising the

introductory text of paragraph C. and by removing paragraph C.2. of

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph A.5. of

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising paragraph

A.3. of Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.49 New Jersey.

* * * * *

Cape May National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

7. Shotgun hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

5. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. Shotgun hunters may use or possess only approved nontoxic

shot while hunting migratory game birds.

* * * * *

30. We propose to amend Sec. 32.50 New Mexico by revising

paragraphs A.2. and B.1. of Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraphs A. and B.2. of Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife

Refuge; and by revising paragraph A.2. of Las Vegas National Wildlife

Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.50 New Mexico.

* * * * *

Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.only approved nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of mourning

and white-winged doves on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following condition: You will possess and use only approved

nontoxic shot while in the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

31. We propose to amend Sec. 32.51 New York by revising paragraphs

A.4. and B.4. of Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.51 New York.

* * * * *

Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. Waterfowl hunters may not use or possess more than 20 shells

per day.

* * * * *

B. Hunting of Upland Game. * * *

* * * * *

4. Shotgun hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

32. We propose to amend Sec. 32.52 North Carolina by revising

paragraph A.1. of Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge; by

alphabetically adding Currituck National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraph A., adding paragraph C.2. and revising paragraph D. of

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A., B.,

and C., of Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraph A.2. of Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge; and by

revising paragraph A.1. of Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge to read

as follows:

Sec. 32.52 North Carolina.

* * * * *

Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Currituck National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of swans,

geese, ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following conditions:

1. We require permits.

2. Hunting must be from assigned blind location.

3. We allow hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the North

Carolina waterfowl season.

4. We allow hunting from \1/2\ hour before sunrise to 1:00 p.m.

5. We allow access 1\1/2\ hours before legal shooting time and

all parties must be off the refuge by 3:00 p.m.

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]

D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

* * * * *

Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of swans,

geese, ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following conditions:

1. We require permits.

2. We allow taking of Canada geese only during the special

September season for resident Canada geese.

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

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

hunting brochure.

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

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

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

hunting brochure.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing and crabbing from March 1 through November 1

from \1/2\ hour before sunrise to \1/2\ hour after sunset or as

posted.

2. We allow bank fishing and crabbing year-round along Highway

94 Causeway and in the immediate vicinity of the Lake Landing water

control structure, the Rose Bay water control structure, and the

Outfall Canal water control structure. Other areas open to this

activity are the Central Canal and East and West Main Canal as

signed. We allow bank fishing and crabbing from \1/2\ hour before

sunrise to \1/2\ hour after sunset except that the Highway 94

Causeway is open to fishing and crabbing 24 hours per day.

3. Fishermen may not dip herring (alewife).

4. Fishermen must attend all fish lines and crabbing equipment.

We restrict crabbing equipment to 5 handlines and/or hand-activated

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

day per person.

5. We do not permit airboats, sailboats, wind surfers, and

personal watercraft.

6. We prohibit bank fishing along the entrance road from Highway

94 to the Refuge Headquarters.

* * * * *

Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks,

snow geese, swans, doves, woodcock, rails and snipe on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow access 1\1/2\ hours before and after legal shooting

time.

2. You must unload and encase firearms while transporting them

by vehicle or boat under power.

3. We allow only portable blinds and temporary blinds

constructed of natural materials. We require removal of portable

blinds following each day's hunt.

4. We allow hunting during the State season.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel,

raccoon, opossum, rabbit, and fox on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. We require permits for any night hunting.

2. We allow access 1\1/2\ hours before and after legal shooting

time.

3. You must unload and encase firearms while transporting them

by a vehicle or boat under power.

4. We allow hunting during State season except we will close

opossum and raccoon hunting during the State bear season including

five days before and after that season.

5. You must wear 500 square inches (3.7 m\2\) of fluorescent

orange material above the waist, visible from all directions.

6. We prohibit possession of buckshot or slugs while hunting

with dogs.

7. You will use only shotguns and/or 22 caliber rim-fire rifles

for upland game hunts.

8. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field on designated areas of the refuge.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. You must wear 500 square inches (3.7 m\2\) of fluorescent

orange material above the waist visible from all directions during

the muzzle loading and gun seasons.

2. We allow only shotguns, muzzle-loaders, and bow and arrow for

big game hunts.

3. You must unload and encase firearms while transporting them

by a vehicle or boat under power.

4. We allow access 1\1/2\ hours before and after legal shooting

time.

5. We allow hunting during the State season.

6. We do not allow dogs.

7. You must remove all stands from the refuge following each

day's hunt. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent stands,

blinds, platforms, or ladders.

8. We allow archery hunting on the Pungo Unit during the regular

State archery season and from November 1 through 30. State bag

limits apply.

9. We allow shotgun and muzzle-loaders on the Pungo Unit subject

to the following conditions: We require permits and allow access one

hour before and after legal shooting time.

* * * * *

Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

33. We propose to amend Sec. 32.53 North Dakota by revising

paragraph B.2. of Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

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

revising paragraph B.1., by redesignating paragraphs B.2. and B.3. as

paragraphs B.3. and B.4. and by adding a new paragraph B.2. of Des Lacs

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.2. and B. of Lake Alice National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph D. of Lake Ilo National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraph C. of Lake Nettie National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraph B.1. of Lake Zahl National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraph B.1. of Long Lake National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraph B.3. of Lostwood National Wildlife

Refuge; by alphabetically adding Stewart Lake National Wildlife Refuge;

by revising paragraphs B., C., and D. of Tewaukon National Wildlife

Refuge; and by revising paragraphs B., C., and D. of Upper Souris

National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.53 North Dakota.

* * * * *

Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting.* * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Audubon National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked

pheasant, gray partridge and sharp-tailed grouse on designated areas

of the refuge subject to State regulations with refuge restrictions

as posted.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed and mule

deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to State regulations

with refuge restrictions as posted.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow ice fishing on designated areas of

the refuge subject to State regulations with refuge restrictions as

posted.

* * * * *

Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

2. You may use falconry for upland game hunting.

* * * * *

J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, partridge,

grouse, turkey and fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following conditions:

1. Fox hunting opens annually on the day following the close of

the regular firearm deer season and closes on March 31.

2. We close fox hunting from \1/2\ hour after sunset until \1/2\

hour before sunrise.

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of

the refuge as per State law with certain restrictions as posted.

Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Waterfowl and coot hunters will possess and use only approved

nontoxic shot while in the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game and fox

on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot

while in the field.

* * * * *

Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of

the refuge subject to State regulations with refuge restrictions as

posted.

Lake Nettie National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed and mule

deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to State regulations

with refuge restrictions as posted.

* * * * *

Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. You may possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. You may only possess and use only approved nontoxic shot

while in the field.

* * * * *

Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Stewart Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the designated area

subject to all State regulations.

Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked

pheasants on designated areas of the refuge as per State law with

certain restrictions as posted.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge as per State law with certain

restrictions as posted.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of

the refuge as per State law with certain restrictions as posted.

Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds

with approved nontoxic shot on designated areas of the refuge as per

State law with certain restrictions as posted.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated

areas of the refuge as per State law with certain restrictions as

posted.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge as per State law with certain restrictions as posted.

34. We propose to amend Sec. 32.54 Ohio by revising Ottawa National

Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.54 Ohio.

* * * * *

Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese

and ducks on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. We require permits.

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We require permits.

2. You must check in and out of the refuge each day that they

hunt.

3. You may not shoot from refuge roads.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of

the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing during daylight hours only and during

designated dates.

2. We do not allow boats or flotation devices.

35. We propose to amend Sec. 32.55 Oklahoma by revising paragraph

B.3. of Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraph B.4.

of Little River National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.1.

and B.1. of Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraphs A.2. and B.2. of Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraph A.3. of Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge; and by

revising paragraphs A., B.1., D.1. and D.3. of Washita National

Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.55 Oklahoma.

* * * * *

Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You may use only shotguns with #4 or smaller, approved

nontoxic shot.

* * * * *

Little River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Washita National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese

and sandhill cranes on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions: We require permits and payment of a fee.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. We only allow shotguns.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Anglers may fish from March 15 through October 14 in the

Washita River and Foss Reservoir. Anglers may bank fish year round

in the Washita River and Foss Reservoir from open areas.

* * * * *

3. We do not allow boats and other flotation devices on refuge

waters from October 15 through March 14.

* * * * *

36. We propose to amend Sec. 32.56 Oregon by revising paragraph A.

of Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge; by removing Baskett Slough

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.6. and B.3. of Cold

Springs National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.2. and B.2.

of Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge; by alphabetically adding Julia

Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer; by revising

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

paragraphs A. and D. of Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge; by

revising paragraphs A.4. and B.2. of Lower Klamath National Wildlife

Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.2. and B.3. of Malheur National

Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.7. and B.3. of McKay Creek

National Wildlife Refuge; by revising Umatilla National Wildlife

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

Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.56 Oregon.

* * * * *

Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, snipe, doves and pigeons on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe hunters must

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

* * * * *

Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

6. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

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

only approved nontoxic shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, and common snipe on the Wallace Island Unit subject to

the following condition:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing along the shoreline of

the Wallace Island Unit in accordance with State regulations.

Klamath Forest National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

2. We do not allow hunting on all exposed lands on Miller Sands

Island and its partially enclosed lagoon, as posted. We do not allow

hunting inside the diked portion of Karlson Island, as posted.

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing along the shoreline of

the refuge islands in accordance with State regulations.

Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field when hunting on designated areas east of Highway 205.

* * * * *

McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

7. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. The refuge is open from 4:00 a.m. to 1\1/2\ hours after

sunset except for the Hunter Check Station parking lot at the

McCormack Unit which is open each morning 2 hours prior to State

shooting hours for waterfowl. We do not allow decoys, boats and

other personal property on the refuge following each day's hunt.

2. In the McCormack Unit, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays,

Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day.

3. We require waterfowl hunting parties in the Boardman Unit to

space themselves a minimum of 200 yards (180m) apart.

4. You may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field.

5. We require permits for hunting on the McCormack Unit.

6. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, chukar,

Hungarian partridge, and quail on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. We do not allow hunting of upland game birds until noon of

each hunt day.

2. In the McCormack Unit, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays,

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

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

4. You may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field.

5. We require permits for hunting on the McCormack Unit.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. Hunting is by permit only.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

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

2. We allow fishing on refuge impoundments and ponds from

February 1 through September 30. We open other refuge waters

(Columbia River and its backwaters) in accordance with State

regulations.

3. We allow only non-motorized boats and boats with electric

motors on refuge impoundments and ponds.

4. We only allow fishing with hook and line.

Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

37. We propose to amend Sec. 32.57 Pennsylvania by revising

paragraph B.4. of Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge to read

as follows:

Sec. 32.57 Pennsylvania.

* * * * *

Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

38. We propose to amend Sec. 32.60 South Carolina by revising

paragraphs C. and D. of ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge to read as

follows:

Sec. 32.60 South Carolina.

* * * * *

ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish on the refuge in accordance

with State law and as specifically designated in refuge

publications.

* * * * *

39. We propose to amend Sec. 32.61 South Dakota by revising

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

Sec. 32.61 South Dakota.

* * * * *

Pocasse National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in the

field.

* * * * *

40. We propose to amend Sec. 32.62 Tennessee by revising paragraphs

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

paragraph A.4. of Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.62 Tennessee.

* * * * *

Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrels on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

We require permits.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions: We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing on refuge pools and reservoirs from March 15

through October 31 from sunrise to sunset.

2. We do not allow bow and arrows, trotlines, limblines, jugs,

and slat baskets in refuge pools and reservoirs.

3. We do not allow taking of frogs.

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

Cross Creeks reservoirs is less than 12 inches (30 cm) and more than

15 inches (37.5 cm). Anglers must immediately release unharmed

largemouth bass from 12 inches (30 cm) to 15 inches (37.5 cm). We

prohibit possession of largemouth bass between 12 inches (30 cm) and

15 inches (37.5 cm).

Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

4. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved]

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrels and

raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. We require permits.

2. You must unload and encase or dismantle firearms transported

in motor vehicles.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. We require permits.

2. You must unload and encase or dismantle firearms transported

in motor vehicles.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated portions of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We close impounded waters to fishing from November 1 through

March 14.

2. We close Swamp Creek, Britton Ford and Bennett's Creek

embayments to fishing and boating from November 1 through March 14.

3. Anglers must launch boats from designated access points only.

We restrict boats to ``slow speed/minimum wake'' on all refuge

impoundments open to fishing.

4. Anglers may not leave boats on the refuge overnight.

41. We propose to amend Sec. 32.63 Texas by revising paragraph B.3.

of Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising Hagerman

National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.63 Texas.

* * * * *

Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of mourning

doves in the month of September on designated areas of the refuge,

subject to the following conditions:

1. We require you to check in and out of the hunt area.

2. We allow only shotguns.

3. You may possess no shot larger than No. 4 on the hunting

area.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail in the month

of February and squirrel and rabbit in the months of February and

September on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. We require you to check in and out of the hunt area.

2. We allow only shotguns.

3. You may possess no shot larger than No. 4 on the hunting

area.

4. You must plug shotguns to hold no more than three shells

during the September dove season.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and

feral hogs on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. You may archery hunt as listed in the refuge hunt information

sheet. You must obtain a refuge permit and pay a hunt fee.

2. We allow firearms hunting utilizing shotguns, 20 gauge or

larger, loaded with rifled slug during a special youth hunt as

listed in the refuge hunt information sheet. We require permits.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

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

round.

2. We allow fishing in ponds and stock tanks from April 1

through September 30.

3. Fishermen may string trotlines between anchored floats only.

We do not allow lines attached to rubber bands, sticks, poles, trees

or other fixed objects in refuge ponds or impoundments.

4. We do not allow fishing from bridges or roadways.

5. We do not allow boats and other flotation devices on the

waters of Lake Texoma from October 1 through March 31, nor at any

time on refuge ponds and impoundments.

* * * * *

42. We propose to amend Sec. 32.64 Utah by revising paragraphs A.2.

and B.1. of Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge; and paragraph B. of Ouray

National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.64 Utah.

* * * * *

Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Ouray National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition:

You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in the

field.

* * * * *

43. We propose to amend Sec. 32.65 Vermont by revising paragraph

B.4. of Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.65 Vermont.

* * * * *

Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. Shotgun hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

44. We propose to amend Sec. 32.66 Virginia by revising

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge; and by alphabetically adding

Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.66 Virginia.

* * * * *

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of

waterfowl and rails on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following conditions:

1. You must possess written permission to hunt in the non-guided

public hunting areas.

2. On Wildcat Marsh we reserve compartments 1-4 for guided

hunting only with refuge-designated commercial guides.

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed and sika

deer in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

condition: We require a refuge permit.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, crabbing, and clamming on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow sport fishing, crabbing, and clamming in salt water

areas and in that portion of Swan Cove adjacent to Beach Road. We

close all other refuge ponds, impoundments and channels to these

activities.

2. Fishermen must attend traps and crab pots.

3. Fishermen must obtain a permit to remain on the refuge after

normal closing hours.

* * * * *

Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of

waterfowl on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. We require permits.

2. Waterfowl hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]

D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

* * * * *

45. We propose to amend Sec. 32.67 Washington by revising Columbia

National Wildlife Refuge, Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian

White-Tailed Deer, and Willapa National Wildlife Refuge; by revising

paragraph A. of Conboy Lake National

Wildlife Refuge; by removing paragraphs A.6. and B.6., by revising the

introductory text of paragraph B., and by revising paragraphs A.3. and

B.3. of McNary National Wildlife Refuge; by revising paragraphs A.5.

and B.2. of Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge; and by revising

paragraphs A.6. and B.4. of Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge to read

as follows:

Sec. 32.67 Washington.

* * * * *

Columbia National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

1. In Marsh Unit 1, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays,

Saturdays, and Sundays.

2. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

3. In Marsh Unit 1, concurrent with the State's designated Youth

Day prior to the opening of the waterfowl hunt, only youth aged 10-

17 and an accompanying adult aged 18 or over may hunt.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, and

partridge on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. We allow hunting of upland game birds only during State

seasons that run concurrently with the State waterfowl season.

2. We allow only shotguns and bows and arrows.

3. Upland game bird hunters will possess and use only approved

nontoxic shot while in the field.

4. In Marsh Unit 1, concurrent with the State's designated Youth

Day prior to the opening of the waterfowl hunt, only youth aged 10-

17 and an accompanying adult aged 18 or over may hunt.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated

areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow

only shotgun and archery hunting.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors

on Upper and Lower Hampton, Hutchinson, Royal and Shiner Lakes.

2. We allow motorized boats and non-motorized boats on all other

refuge waters open to fishing.

3. We prohibit the taking of bullfrogs.

Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of doves,

geese, ducks, coots, and common snipe on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following condition: snipe hunters will

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

* * * * *

Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, coots, and common snipe on the Hunting Island Unit subject to

the following condition:

1. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]

C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]

D. Sport Fishing. We allow bank fishing from the Mainland Unit

shoreline adjoining the Elochoman and Columbia Rivers as well as

Steamboat and Brooks Sloughs, in accordance with State fishing

regulations. We also allow bank fishing in the pond adjacent to the

diking district pumping station by Brooks Slough. We close all other

interior water of the Mainland Unit to fishing.

* * * * *

McNary National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

3. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail,

chukar, and Hungarian partridge on designated areas of the refuge

subject to the following conditions:

* * * * *

3. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

5. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. * * *

* * * * *

6. Snipe hunters will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. Upland game bird hunters will possess and use only approved

nontoxic shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Willapa National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of geese,

ducks, and coots on designated areas of Riekkola and Lewis Units, in

accordance with State hunting regulations and subject to the

following conditions:

1. At Riekkola Unit, prior to entering the hunt area, we require

you to obtain a permit, pay a recreation user fee, and obtain a

blind assignment.

2. At Riekkola Unit you may take ducks and coots only

coincidental to hunting geese. We do not allow exclusive hunting of

ducks in Riekkola Unit.

3. We allow hunting in the Riekkola Unit only from established

blinds on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

4. At the Riekkola Unit you will possess and use no more than 24

shells per day while in the field.

5. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shotgun

shells.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of blue and ruffed

grouse on Long Island, subject to the following conditions:

1. We require you to obtain and carry a refuge permit and report

game taken, as specified with the permit.

2. We allow only archery hunting.

3. We do not allow firearms on Long Island at any time.

4. We do not allow dogs on Long Island.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting for deer, elk, and bear on

Long Island, subject to the following conditions:

1. We require you to obtain and carry a refuge permit and report

game taken, as specified with the permit.

2. We allow only archery hunting.

3. We do not allow firearms on Long Island at any time.

4. We do not allow dogs on Long Island.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing along the shoreline of the

refuge in accordance with State regulations.

46. We propose to amend Sec. 32.68 West Virginia by revising

paragraph B.2. of Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge and paragraph

B.4. of Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.68 West Virginia.

* * * * *

Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

2. Shotgun hunters may use or possess only approved nontoxic

shot while hunting on the refuge.

* * * * *

Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. * * *

* * * * *

4. You will possess and use only approved nontoxic shot while in

the field.

* * * * *

47. We propose to amend Sec. 32.69 Wisconsin by revising paragraph

C. of Fox River National Wildlife Refuge; by revising Horicon National

Wildlife Refuge and Necedah National Wildlife Refuge; and by

alphabetically adding St. Croix Wetland Management District to read as

follows:

Sec. 32.69 Wisconsin.

* * * * *

Fox River National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We require permits.

2. We do not allow the construction or use of blinds, platforms,

or ladders.

3. We allow hunting only during the State firearms season and

during a designated time period of the archery season.

* * * * *

Horicon National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of ducks

and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following

conditions:

1. We require permits.

2. We allow only participants in the Young Wildfowlers and

Special Programs to hunt.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked

pheasant, gray partridge, squirrel, and cottontail rabbit on

designated areas of the refuge from the opening of the respective

State seasons through the State deer firearms season, and subject to

the following conditions:

1. Shotgun hunters may use or possess only approved nontoxic

shot while hunting upland game species.

2. Hunting in the youth/novice pheasant hunt area (Area F) is

for youth who are 12 through 15 years of age, and by permit.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow hunting only during the early archery and State

firearms season.

2. We do not allow the construction and use of permanent blinds,

platforms or ladders.

3. You must remove all stands from the refuge following each

day's hunt.

4. Hunting in the area surrounding the office/visitor center

(Area E) is by permit only.

5. Hunting in the auto tour/hiking trail complex (Area D) is

open only during the State firearms deer season.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the

refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow fishing from April 15 through September 15.

2. We allow only bank fishing.

* * * * *

Necedah National Wildlife Refuge

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of

migratory game birds only on designated areas of the refuge.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, ruffed

grouse, gray squirrel, fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, snowshoe

hare, and racoon only on designated areas of the refuge subject to

the following conditions:

1. You may only possess unloaded guns in the retrieval zone of

Refuge Area 7 during the State waterfowl hunting season, except

while hunting deer during the gun deer season.

2. During the spring turkey hunting season only, persons

possessing a valid State spring turkey permit may enter and hunt

wild turkeys in all open refuge areas.

3. Refuge Area 3 is open to hunting after the State deer gun

season through the end of the respective State seasons or until

February 28, whichever occurs first.

4. You may use dogs only when hunting small game and waterfowl.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on

designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:

1. We prohibit the possession of a loaded rifle or shotgun with

50 feet (15m) of the centerline of all paved or graveled roads and

designated trails, or discharging these weapons from, across, down,

or alongside these roads and trails within the refuge.

2. We do not allow the construction of permanent blinds,

platforms or ladders.

3. You may use portable elevated devices but must lower them to

ground level at the close of shooting hours each day. You must

remove all blinds, stands, platforms and ladders from the refuge at

the end of the hunting season.

4. Refuge Areas 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 are open to deer hunting.

5. Refuge Area 3 is open to deer hunting during the State gun,

muzzleloader, and late archery seasons. Unarmed deer hunters may

enter Area 3 to scout beginning the Saturday prior to the gun deer

season.

6. We do not allow target or practice shooting.

7. We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or

other types of markers.

D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated waters of the

refuge at designated times subject to the following conditions:

1. We allow use of non-motorized boats in Sprague-Goose Pools

only when these pools are open to fishing. We allow motorized boats

in Suk Cerney Pool.

2. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas'' on

the entire refuge.

St. Croix Wetland Management District

A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of

migratory game birds throughout the district except that you may not

hunt on designated portions of the St. Croix Prairie Waterfowl

Production Area in St. Croix County or on the Oakridge Waterfowl

Production Area in St. Croix County.

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game

throughout the district except that you may not hunt on designated

portions of the St. Croix Prairie Waterfowl Production Area in St.

Croix County or on the Oakridge Waterfowl Production Area in St.

Croix County.

C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game throughout the

district except that you may not hunt on designated portions of the

St. Croix Prairie Waterfowl Production Area in St. Croix County.

D. Sport Fishing. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will

require anglers to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free

Fishing Areas'' covering the following five Waterfowl Production

Areas: Oakridge WPA and Amschler WAP (both in St. Croix County),

Rose Lee WPA, Flatey WPA, and Bass Lake WPA (in Polk County).

* * * * *

48. We propose to amend Sec. 32.70 Wyoming by adding paragraph D.1.

of National Elk Refuge; by revising paragraph B. of Pathfinder National

Wildlife Refuge and by revising paragraph B. of Seedskadee National

Wildlife Refuge to read as follows:

Sec. 32.70 Wyoming.

* * * * *

National Elk Refuge

* * * * *

D. Sport Fishing. * * *

1. Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require anglers

to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing Areas''

covering the entire refuge. Current State regulations for lead-free

fishing areas remain in effect.

Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of sage grouse and

cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: You will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge

* * * * *

B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of sage grouse and

cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the

following condition: You will possess and use only approved nontoxic

shot while in the field.

* * * * *

PART 36--[AMENDED]

49. The authority citation for part 36 is revised to read as

follows:

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460(k) et seq., 668dd-668ee,

742(a) et seq., 3101 et seq.; and 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.

50. We propose to revise Sec. 36.39(i)(6) to read as follows:

Sec. 36.39 Public use.

* * * * *

(i) * * *

(6) What are the restrictions concerning fishing on Kenai

National Wildlife Refuge?

(i) We prohibit fishing June 1 to August 15 on the south bank of

the Kenai River from the Kenai-Russian River Ferry dock to a point

100 feet (30 m) downstream.

(ii) Effective with the 2001-2002 season, we will require

anglers to use lead-free sinkers and jigs on ``Lead-Free Fishing

Areas'' on the section of the Kenai River from the outlet of Skilak

Lake downstream to the refuge boundary and the Dave Spenser Unit of

the Kenai Refuge Wilderness Area.

* * * * *

Dated: July 29, 1999.

Stephen C. Saunders,

Acting Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks.

[FR Doc. 99-20192 Filed 8-10-99; 8:45 am]

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