50 C.F.R. PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING
Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd–668ee, and 715i.
Source: 58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, unless otherwise noted.
The opening of a wildlife refuge area to hunting will be dependent upon the provisions of law applicable to the area and upon a determination by the Secretary that the opening of the area to the hunting of migratory game birds, upland game, or big game will be compatible with the principles of sound wildlife management and will otherwise be in the public interest. The opening or closing of wildlife refuge areas to hunting shall be in accordance with the rulemaking requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553). Lands acquired pursuant to the Act of May 18, 1948 (62 Stat. 238, 16 U.S.C. 695) will be opened to hunting only after it has been determined that the major portion of the crops in the vicinity of the area involved have been harvested, that the period of susceptibility of such crops to wildfowl depredation has passed, or that the possibility of these crops being damaged by waterfowl is minor. Lands acquired as “waterfowl production areas” shall annually be open to the hunting of migratory game birds, upland game, and big game subject to the provisions of State law and regulations and the pertinent provisions of parts 25 through 31 of this subchapter: Provided, That all forms of hunting or entry on all or any part of individual areas may be temporarily suspended by posting upon occasions of unusual or critical conditions of, or affecting land, water, vegetation, or wildlife populations. The following provisions shall apply to each person while engaged in public hunting on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System: (a) Each person shall secure and possess the required State license. (b) Each person 16 years of age and older shall secure and possess a Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp while hunting migratory waterfowl. (c) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of Federal law and regulations including this subchapter and the current Federal Migratory Bird Regulations. (d) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of the laws and regulations of the State wherein any area is located unless further restricted by Federal law or regulation. (e) Each person shall comply with the terms and conditions authorizing access or use of wildlife refuges, including the terms and conditions under which hunting permits are issued. (f) Each person must comply with the provisions of any refuge-specific regulations governing hunting on the wildlife refuge area. Regulations, special conditions, and maps of the hunting areas for a particular wildlife refuge are available at that area's headquarters. In addition, refuge-specific hunting regulations for migratory game bird, upland game, and big game hunting appear in §§32.20 through 32.72. (g) The use of any drug on any arrow for bow hunting on national wildlife refuges is prohibited. Archers may not have arrows employing such drugs in their possession on any national wildlife refuge. (h) The unauthorized distribution of bait and the hunting over bait is prohibited on wildlife refuge areas. (Baiting is authorized in accordance with State regulations on national wildlife refuges in Alaska). (i) The use of nails, wire, screws or bolts to attach a stand to a tree, or hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven to support a hunter is prohibited on wildlife refuge areas. (j) The use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited. (k) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field, which we identify in 50 CFR 20.21(j), while 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 and/or State law. (l) The refuge-specific regulations (§32.20 through §32.72) may include the items discussed in §32.3(b). Refuge permits and brochures should also include those items and any special conditions allowed by paragraph (f) of this section. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 63 FR 46914, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30777, May 12, 2000; 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] (a) Refuge-specific hunting regulations are issued only at the time of or after the determination and publication of the opening of a wildlife refuge area to migratory game bird, upland game or big game hunting. (b) Refuge-specific hunting regulations may contain the following items: (1) Wildlife species that may be hunted; (2) Seasons; (3) Bag limits; (4) Methods of hunting; (5) Description of areas open to hunting; or (6) Other provisions as required. (c) Refuge-specific hunting regulations will not liberalize existing State laws or regulations. (d) Refuge-specific hunting regulations are subject to change and the public is invited to submit suggestions and comments for consideration at any time. (e) We initially publish refuge-specific hunting regulations in the daily issue of the (f) Refuge-specific hunting regulations may be amended or new conditions imposed at any time during the hunting season when unpredictable changes occur in wildlife populations, habitat conditions or in other factors affecting a refuge's wildlife resources. Changes in refuge-specific hunting regulations made under the conditions noted in this paragraph (f) can be in force only for the one season to which the changes apply. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] Wildlife refuge areas may be opened to sport fishing only after a determination is made that this activity is compatible with the purposes for which the refuge was established. In addition, the sport fishing program must be consistent with principles of sound fishery management and otherwise be in the public interest. The opening or closing of wildlife refuge areas to fishing is subject to the rulemaking requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.). Lands acquired as “waterfowl production areas” are open to sport fishing subject to the provisions of State laws and regulations and the pertinent provisions of parts 25 through 31 of this subchapter: Provided, that fishing or entry on all or any part of individual areas may be temporarily suspended by posting upon occasions of unusual or critical conditions of, or affecting, land, water, vegetation or fish and wildlife populations. The following provisions shall apply to each person while engaged in public sport fishing on a wildlife refuge area: (a) Each person shall secure and possess the required State license. (b) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of Federal law and regulation including this subchapter. (c) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of the laws and regulations of the State wherein any area is located unless the same are further restricted by Federal law or regulation. (d) Each person shall comply with the terms and conditions authorizing access and use of the wildlife refuge area. (e) Each person must comply with the provisions of any refuge-specific regulation governing fishing on the wildlife refuge area. Regulations, special conditions, and maps of the fishing areas for a particular wildlife refuge are available at that area's headquarters. In addition, refuge-specific sport fishing regulations appear in §§32.20 through 32.72. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] (a) Refuge-specific fishing regulations are issued only at the time of or after the opening of a wildlife refuge area to sport fishing. (b) Refuge-specific fishing regulations may contain the following items: (1) Fish species that may be taken; (2) Seasons; (3) Creel limits; (4) Methods of fishing; (5) Description of areas open to fishing; or (6) Other provisions as required. (c) Refuge-specific fishing regulations will not liberalize existing State laws or regulations. (d) Refuge-specific fishing regulations are subject to change and the public is invited to submit suggestions and comments for consideration at any time. (e) We initially publish refuge-specific sport fishing regulations in the daily issue of the (f) Refuge-specific fishing regulations may be amended as needed when unpredictable changes occur in fish and wildlife populations, habitat conditions or in other factors affecting a refuge's fish and wildlife resources. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] Refuge units open to hunting and/or sport fishing in accordance with the provisions of subpart A of this part and §§32.20–32.72, inclusive, are as follows:
Alabama Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge Mountain Lonleaf National Wildlife Refuge Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge Alaska Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Becharof National Wildlife Refuge Innoko National Wildlife Refuge Izembek National Wildlife Refuge Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge Koyukuk National Wildlife Refuge Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge Salawik National Wildlife Refuge Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge Togiak National Wildlife Refuge Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge Arizona Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Kofa National Wildlife Refuge San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge Arkansas Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge Cache River National Wildlife Refuge Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge Overflow National Wildlife Refuge Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge White River National Wildlife Refuge California Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge Colusa National Wildlife Refuge Delevan National Wildlife Refuge Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Kern National Wildlife Refuge Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Merced National Wildlife Refuge Modoc National Wildlife Refuge Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge San Luis National Wildlife Refuge San Pablo National Wildlife Refuge Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Sutter National Wildlife Refuge Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge Colorado Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge Rocky Mountain Arsenal Connecticut Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge Delaware Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge Florida Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge Merrit Island National Wildlife Refuge Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge Georgia Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge Guam Guam National Wildlife Refuge Hawaii Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge Idaho Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge Camas National Wildlife Refuge Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge Illinois Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge Great River National Wildlife Refuge Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge Two Rivers Naional Wildlife Refuge Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge Indiana Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area Iowa De Soto National Wildlife Refuge Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge Kansas Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge Marais des Cygnes Natinal Wildlife Refuge Quivira National Wildlife Refuge Kentucky Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge Louisiana Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge Breton National Wildlife Refuge Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge Delta National Wildlife Refuge Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge Red River National Wildlife Refuge Sabine National Wildlife Refuge Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge Maine Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Maryland Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge Patuxent Research Refuge Massachusetts Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Michigan Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Management Area Seney National Wildlife Refuge Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge Minnesota Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge Big Stone Wetland Management District Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District Fergus Falls Wetland Management District Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge Litchfield Wetland Management District Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Minnesota Valley Wetland Management Morris Wetland Management District Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge Rydell National Wildlife Refuge Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Upper Mississippi River Wild Life and Fish Refuge Windom Wetland Management District Mississippi Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge Coldwater National Wildlife Refuge Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge Hillside National Wildlife Refuge Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge Missouri Big Muddy National Wildlife Refuge Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge Great River National Wildlife Refuge Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge Mingo National Wildlife Refuge Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Montana Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge Lamesteer National Wildlife Refuge Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge National Bison National Wildlife Refuge Nine-Pipe National Wildlife Refuge Pablo National Wildlife Refuge Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Swan River National Wildlife Refuge UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge War Horse National Wildlife Refuge Nebraska Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge De Soto National Wildlife Refuge Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Valentine National Wildlife Refuge Nevada Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Desert National Wildlife Refuge Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge Stillwater Management Area Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge New Hampshire Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge Silvio O. Conte National Wildlife Refuge New Jersey Cape May National Wildlife Refuge Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge New Mexico Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge San Andres National Wildlife Refuge Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge New York Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge North Carolina Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge Currituck National Wildlife Refuge Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge North Dakota Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge Arrowwood Wetland Management District Audubon National Wildlife Refuge Audubon Wetland Management District Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge Chase Lake Wetland Management District Crosby Wetland Management District Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge Devils Lake Wetland Management District J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge J. Clark Salyer Wetland Management District Kulm Wetland Management District Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge Lake Nettie National Wildlife Refuge Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge Long Lake Wetland Management District Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge Lostwood Wetland Management District Rock Lake National Wildlife Refuge Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge Slade National Wildlife Refuge Stewart Lake National Wildlife Refuge Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge Tewaukon Wetland Management District Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge Valley City Wetland Management District Ohio Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Oklahoma Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge Little River National Wildlife Refuge Optima National Wildlife Refuge Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge Washita National Wildlife Refuge Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge Oregon Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge Malheur National Wildlife Refuge McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge McNary National Wildlife Refuge Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge Pennsylvania Erie National Wildlife Refuge John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Puerto Rico [Reserved] Rhode Island Block Island National Wildlife Refuge Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge South Carolina ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge Santee National Wildlife Refuge Savannah National Wildlife Refuge Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge South Dakota Devils Lake Wetland Management District Huron Wetland Management District Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge Lake Andes Wetland Management District Madison Wetland Management District Pocasse National Wildlife Refuge Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge Sand Lake Wetland Management District Waubay National Wildlife Refuge Waubay Wetland Management District Tennessee Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Texas Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Aransas National Wildlife Refuge Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge Utah Bear River National Wildlife Refuge Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge Ouray National Wildlife Refuge Vermont Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge Virginia Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge Chinocteague National Wildlife Refuge Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge James River National Wildilfe Refuge Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge Presquile National Wildlife Refuge Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge Washington Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge Hanford Reach National Monument/Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge McNary National Wildlife Refuge Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge Willapa National Wildlife Refuge West Virginia Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Wisconsin Fox River National Wildlife Refuge Horicon National Wildlife Refuge Leopold Wetland Management District Necedah National Wildlife Refuge St. Croix Wetland Management District Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge Wyoming National Elk Refuge Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge United States Unincorporated Pacific Insular Possessions Johnston Island National Wildlife Refuge Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29084, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6685, 6688, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55183, 55191, 55196, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 5277, Jan. 26, 1995; 60 FR 52868, Oct. 11, 1995; 60 FR 61212, Nov. 29, 1995; 60 FR 62040, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 31461, 31463, June 20, 1996; 61 FR 45366, Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 46393, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47375, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46914, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30777, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56400, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46353, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002; 68 FR 57315, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54158, Sept. 13, 2005] [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 42880, Aug. 12, 1993] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted only from sunrise to sunset. 2. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors are permitted on Gator and Little Gator Lakes. Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, opossum, raccoon, coyote, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed hunt permit when hunting. 2. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of River Road. 3. We prohibit ATVs, mules, and horses on the refuge. 4. We allow the use of dogs to hunt upland game, but the dogs must be under the immediate control of the handler at all times and not allowed to run free (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. We allow shotguns with #4 shot or smaller, rifles firing .22 caliber rimfire ammunition, or archery equipment. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed hunt permit when hunting. 2. We only allow the use of archery equipment during white-tailed deer season. 3. We prohibit marking trees and the use of flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other similar marking devices. 4. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see §27.51 of this chapter). Hunters must remove stands from trees after each day's hunt (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. We require tree stand users to use a safety belt or harness. 6. We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting or pursuit of big game. 7. Conditions B2 and B3 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the taking of frog or turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). 2. Condition B3 applies. Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of the fenced-in Work Center Area or the refuge boat ramp. 2. Access to the Middle Swamp is by boat only. We prohibit access to the refuge from private land. 3. We prohibit marking trees and use of flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other similar marking devices. 4. You may take incidental species as listed in the refuge hunt permit during any fall hunt with those weapons legal during those hunts. 5. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit when hunting. 6. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 7. We prohibit overnight mooring or storage of boats. 8. We require hunters to check all harvested game at the conclusion of each day at one of the refuge check-out stations. 9. You may only use approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) #4 or smaller, .22 caliber rimfire, or legal archery equipment. 10. We allow you to use dogs during the hunt, but the dogs must be under the immediate control of the handler at all times and not allowed to roam free (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit dogs in the Middle Swamp area of the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B1 through B8 apply. 2. We require tree stand users to use a safety belt or harness. 3. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see §32.2(i)). Hunters must remove stands from trees each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 4. During the spring muzzleloader hunt for feral hog, muzzleloaders must be .40 caliber or larger without scopes. We require hunters to wear hunter orange in accordance with State big game regulations except you must also wear hunter orange while on tree stands. 5. We prohibit participation in organized drives. 6. We prohibit mules and horses on all refuge hunts. 7. We prohibit hunting by aid or distribution of any feed, salt, or other mineral at any time. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing year-round, except in the waterfowl sanctuary, which we close from December 1 through March 1. 2. With the exception of the refuge boat ramp, we limit access from 3. You may use a rod and reel and pole and line. We prohibit all other methods of fishing. 4. We prohibit the taking of frogs or turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit bow fishing. 6. We prohibit the use of airboats, hovercraft, and inboard waterthrust boats such as, but not limited to, personal watercraft, watercycles, and waterbikes on all waters of the refuge. 7. We allow commercial fishing with the use of nets, seines, boxes, and baskets only by Special Use Permit. 8. We prohibit mooring or storing of boats from Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and Eurasian-collared dove, duck, and goose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit when hunting. 2. We allow dove hunting on selected areas and days during the State dove season. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)). 3. We allow goose and duck hunting in the Kennedy and Bradley Units on selected days until 12 p.m. (noon) during State waterfowl seasons. We close all other areas within the refuge to waterfowl hunting. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells while in the field (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less when hunting duck or goose. 5. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must possess and carry verification of passing a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A5 apply. 2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting on selected areas and days during the State season. 3. We prohibit dogs (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 4. We allow only shotguns. 5. We prohibit mooring or storing of boats from 2 hours after legal sunset to C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and B5 apply. 2. We allow both archery deer and feral hog hunting during State archery and gun seasons. 3. We close the portion of the refuge between Bustahatchee and Rood Creeks to archery hunting until November 1. 4. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. We allow youth gun deer hunting (ages 10–16) within the Bradley Unit on weekends during October where youth age 16 or under must be supervised by an adult. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. 5. We close the portion of the refuge around the Upland Impoundment, also designated by signs reading “Closed Seasonally November 15–February 28,” to hunting after November 15. 6. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see §32.2(i)). Hunters must remove stands from the trees each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 7. We allow access to the refuge for all hunts from 1 8. We prohibit hunting by aid or distribution of any feed, salt, or other mineral at any time (see §32.2(h)). 9. We prohibit participation in organized drives. 10. We prohibit mules and horses on all refuge hunts. 11. We require tree stand users to use a safety belt or harness. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing, including bowfishing, from legal sunrise to legal sunset only in refuge waters other than Lake Eufaula. 2. We prohibit taking frog or turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter) from refuge waters not connected with Lake Eufaula. 3. We adopt reciprocal license agreements between Alabama and Georgia for fishing in Lake Eufaula. Anglers fishing in refuge impounded waters must possess and carry a license for the State in which they are fishing. 4. We prohibit use of boats with motors in all refuge impounded areas. 5. Condition B5 applies. Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.43 Mississippi for regulations. Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and Eurasian-collared dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit when hunting. 2. We allow hunting on designated areas from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. 3. Hunters must park in designated parking areas. We prohibit parking vehicles on refuge roads or in the fields (see §27.31 of this chapter). 4. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 5. We allow you to use dogs during the hunt, but the dogs must be under the immediate control of the handler at all times and not allowed to roam free (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A3 through A5 apply. 2. We allow hunting on designated areas from legal sunrise to legal sunset Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, except that you may hunt opossum and raccoon after legal sunset. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must possess and carry a signed hunt permit when hunting. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, groundhog, raccoon, opossum, beaver, and fox on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit when hunting. 2. We only allow hunting from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We prohibit the use of dogs (see §26.21(b) of this chapter) to hunt or pursue raccoon, opossum, or fox. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, bobcat, coyote, feral hog, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition B1 applies. 2. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see §32.2(i)). Hunters must remove stands from trees each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. We prohibit using dogs (see §26.21(b) of this chapter) to hunt or pursue big game. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: Sauty Creek Wildlife Management Area regulations apply. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit when hunting. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) #4 or smaller, .22 caliber rimfire, or legal archery equipment. 3. You must unload and case or dismantle firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) before placing them in a vehicle or boat. 4. We prohibit hunting in the Triana recreation area or within 100 yards (90 m) of any public building, public road, walking trail, or boardwalk. 5. We prohibit mules and horses on all refuge hunts. 6. We allow hunting on designated areas Monday through Saturday. We prohibit hunting on Sunday. 7. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 8. We prohibit mooring or storing of boats from legal sunset to legal sunrise. 9. We prohibit marking trees and the use of flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other similar marking devices. 10. We allow the use of dogs to hunt upland game, but the dogs must be under the immediate control of the handler at all times and not allowed to run free (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B1, B3, B4, B6, B8, and B9 apply. 2. We prohibit participation in organized drives. 3. We allow bows with broadhead arrows and flintlocks .40 caliber or larger only. 4. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see §32.2(i)). Hunters must remove stands from trees each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 5. We require tree stand users to use a safety belt or harness. 6. We prohibit mules and horses on all refuge hunts. 7. We prohibit hunting by aid or distribution of any feed, salt, or other mineral at any time (see §32.2(h)). 8. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than one youth. 9. You may only hunt feral hog during the refuge archery and flintlock deer season. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit bank fishing around the shoreline of the refuge headquarters. Consult with the refuge brochure for further information. 2. We open all other refuge waters to fishing year-round unless otherwise posted. 3. We prohibit fishing in the Waterfowl Display Pool and other waters adjacent to the visitor center. 4. We prohibit airboats and hovercraft on all waters within the refuge boundaries. 5. We prohibit 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 3. 6. We prohibit mooring and storing of boats from legal sunset to legal sunrise. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6688, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55183, Nov. 3, 1994; 62 FR 47375, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46915, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30777, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46353, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54158, Sept. 13, 2005] Alaska refuges are opened to hunting, fishing and trapping pursuant to the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Pub. L. 96–487, 94 Stat. 2371). Information regarding specific refuge regulations can be obtained from the Region 7 Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, AK, or by contacting the manager of the respective individual refuge. The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and white-winged dove in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow shotguns. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 3. We only allow hunting in accordance with State regulations for the listed species. 4. We only allow hunting on the refuge in those areas south of the Bill Williams Road and east of Arizona State Rt. 95 and the south half of Section 35, T 11N-R 17W as posted. 5. Only upon specific consent from an authorized refuge employee may you retrieve game from an area closed to hunting or entry. 6. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of any building, road, or levee. 7. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and cottontail rabbit in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A7 apply. 2. We only allow hunting of cottontail rabbit from September 1 to the close of the State quail season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of desert bighorn sheep in Arizona Wildlife Management Areas 16A and 44A in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Anyone for hire assisting or guiding a hunter(s) must obtain, possess, and carry a valid Special Use Permit issued by the refuge manager. 2. Conditions A3 through A7 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close the isolated grow-out cove near the visitor center to fishing as posted. 2. We prohibit personal watercraft (PWC as defined by State law), air boats, and hovercraft on all waters within the boundaries of the refuge. 3. We designate all waters as wakeless speed zones (as defined by State law). 4. Persons fishing from a boat or other floating object must obtain, possess, and carry a current Colorado River shared jurisdiction stamp. Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and mourning and white-winged dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only use firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) for the taking of legal game. You may only carry and use handguns in conjunction with a designated handgun season. We prohibit weapons in the No-Hunt Zone of the refuge headquarters, on Service property in Brown Canyon, and in the Watchable Wildlife Areas located at Arivaca Cienega and Arivaca Creek. 2. We allow stands, but you must remove them at the end of the hunt (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. The No-Hunt Zones include: Clark Ranch Tract, Don Honnas Tract, all Service property in Brown Canyon, Arivaca Creek from milepost 7 to Arivaca and within B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, coyote, and skunk on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only require a refuge permit to hunt coyote during April and May. Permits are available at refuge headquarters. 2. Conditions A1 through A3 apply. 3. Hunting groups using more than four horses must possess and carry a refuge permit. 4. Each hunter using horses must provide water and feed and clear all horse manure from all campsites. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule and white-tailed deer, javelina, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only hunt feral hog during big game seasons. Each hunter must possess and carry a valid hunting license and big game permit for the season in progress. There is no bag limit. 2. Conditions A1 through A3 and B3 apply. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of desert bighorn sheep is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Entry permits are required. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Cibola National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of geese, ducks, coots, moorhens, common snipe, and mourning and white-winged doves on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow only shotguns. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 3. You must obtain a permit to enter the Island Unit. 4. You must pay a hunt fee in portions of the refuge. Consult refuge hunting leaflet for locations. 5. We do not allow pit or permanent blinds. 6. You may hunt only during seasons, dates, times, and areas posted by signs and/or indicated on refuge leaflets, special regulations, and maps available at the refuge office. 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 roads or levees. 9. We close Farm Unit 2 to all hunting except goose hunting during the Arizona waterfowl season. 10. Consult the refuge hunt leaflet for the shot limit. 11. The area known as Pretty Water is open to waterfowl hunting from 12. The Hart Mine Marsh area is open to hunting from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily during goose season. 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 may possess 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: Cibola Lake is open to fishing and frogging from March 15 through Labor Day. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of mourning and whitewinged dove, duck, coot, moorhen, goose, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit falconry. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 3. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45m) of any building or public road. 4. We prohibit target shooting or the discharge of any weapon except to hunt. 5. We prohibit possession of firearms except while hunting. 6. We prohibit the construction or use of pits and permanent blinds (see §27.92 of this chapter). 7. You must remove temporary blinds, boats, hunting equipment, and decoys from the refuge following each day's hunt (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 8. We prohibit retrieving game from closed areas. You may retrieve game from areas closed to hunting, but otherwise open to entry, as long as you possess no firearms or other means of take. 9. Anyone hired to assist or guide hunter(s) must obtain, possess, and carry a valid Special Use Permit issued by the refuge manager. 10. We prohibit hunting on those refuge lands within the Lake Havasu City limits. 11. The following conditions apply only to Pintail Slough (all refuge lands north of North Dike): i. We require a fee for waterfowl hunting. You must possess proof of payment (refuge permit) while hunting. ii. Waterfowl hunters must hunt within 25 feet (7.5 m) of the numbered post of their assigned blind. iii. We limit the number of persons at each waterfowl hunt blind to three. Observers cannot hold shells or guns unless in possession of a valid State hunting license and stamps. iv. We limit the number of shells a waterfowl hunter may possess to 25. v. Waterfowl hunters must possess at least 12 decoys per blind. vi. You may use only dead vegetation or materials brought from off refuge for making or fixing hunt blinds. We prohibit the cutting, pulling, marking or removing vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). vii. Waterfowl hunters must be at their blind at least 45 minutes before legal shoot time and not leave their blind until 10:00 am MST. viii. Waterfowl hunting ends at 12:00 p.m. (noon) MST. Hunters must be out of the slough area by 1:00 p.m. MST. ix. We allow hunting in the juniors-only waterfowl season. x. We allow dove hunting only during the September season. 12. The following conditions apply to all waters of the lower Colorado River within the Havasu NWR: i. We close designated portions of Topock Marsh to all entry from October 1 through the last day of the waterfowl hunt season (including the State junior waterfowl hunt). These areas are indicated in refuge brochures and identified by buoys and/or signs. ii. We prohibit hunting in the waters of the Colorado River and on those refuge lands within 1/4 mile (.4 km) of the waters of the Colorado River from and including Castle Rock Bay north to Interstate 40. iii. We allow hunting on refuge lands and waters south of Castle Rock Bay to the north boundary of the Lake Havasu City limits. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A10, A11vi., and A12 apply. 2. We prohibit the possession or use of rifles. 3. We allow hunting of quail in Pintail Slough prior to and following the State waterfowl season (The State waterfowl season includes the State general waterfowl season, the days between the juniors-only waterfowl hunt and the general State waterfowl season, and the juniors-only waterfowl hunt.). 4. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit in Pintail Slough prior to and following the State waterfowl season (The State waterfowl season includes the State general waterfowl season, the days between the juniors-only waterfowl hunt and the general State waterfowl season, and the juniors-only waterfowl hunt.). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of bighorn sheep on those refuge lands in Arizona Wildlife Management Area 16B in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A3 through A9 and A12ii apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations (Colorado River specific regulations apply) subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the use of all air-thrust boats or air-cooled propulsion engines, including floating aircraft. 2. We prohibit overnight boat mooring and shore anchoring unless actively fishing as defined by State regulations (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. Anyone hired to assist or guide anglers must obtain, possess, and carry a valid Special Use Permit issued by the refuge manager. 4. The following apply only on Topock Marsh: i. We close designated portions to all entry from October 1 through the last day of the waterfowl hunt season (including the State junior waterfowl hunt). ii. We close designated portions to all entry from April 1 through August 31. These areas are indicated in refuge brochures and identified by buoys and or signs. iii. We prohibit personal watercraft (PWC, as defined by State law). 5. The following apply to all waters of the Colorado River within Havasu NWR from the south regulatory buoy line to the north regulatory buoy line at Interstate 40 (approximately 17 miles [27.2 km]). i. We prohibit personal watercraft (PWC, as defined by State law) as indicated by signs or regulatory buoys in all backwaters. ii. We limit watercraft speed as indicated by signs or regulatory buoys to no wake (as defined by State law) in all backwaters. iii. We prohibit water-skiing, tubing, wake boarding, or other recreational-towed devices. 6. The following apply to the Mesquite Bay areas of Lake Havasu. i. We prohibit entry of all watercraft (as defined by State law) in all three bays as indicated by signs or regulatory buoys. ii. The Mesquite Bays are Day Use Only areas and open from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. Imperial National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of mourning and white-winged dove, duck, coot, moorhen, goose, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Pits and permanent blinds are not allowed. 2. Temporary blinds, boats and decoys must be removed from the refuge following each day's hunt. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, cottontail rabbit, coyote, and fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Allowed methods of take for quail and cottontail rabbit are shotgun and bow and arrow. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting quail and cottontail rabbit (see §32.2(k). 3. We allow cottontail rabbit hunting from September 1 to the close of the State quail season. 4. We require Special Use Permits for hunting coyote and fox. 5. We allow coyote and fox hunting only during the State quail season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer and desert bighorn sheep on designated areas of the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging for bullfrog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We close posted portions of Martinez Lake and Ferguson Lake to entry from October 1 through the last day of February. Kofa National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, cottontail rabbit, coyote, and fox is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting of coyote, fox, and cottontail rabbit is permitted during the State quail season only, except as provided below. 2. Hunting of coyote and fox is not permitted during the deer season except that deer hunters with valid Unit 45A, 45B, and 45C deer permits may take these predators until a deer is taken. 3. Allowed method of take of cottontail rabbits is shotgun only. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule deer and desert bighorn sheep is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and white-winged dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow only shotguns. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. 2. Cottontail rabbit season shall open on September 1 and close on the last day of the State quail season. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6688, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55183, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62040, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 65 FR 30777, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46353, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54365, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54159, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, snipe, woodcock, and dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge hunting permits. The permits are nontransferable, and anyone on refuge land in possession of hunting equipment must sign, possess, and carry the permits at all times. 2. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot daily until 12 p.m. (noon) throughout the State seasons, except for season closures on the Farm Unit during Gun Deer Hunt and for the exception provided in A3. 3. We allow hunting for goose from 4. We allow hunting for dove, snipe, and woodcock when their seasons correspond with duck and/or goose seasons. 5. We prohibit commercial hunting/guiding. 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less. The possession limit includes shells located in/on vehicles and other personal equipment. 7. We prohibit hunting closer than 100 yards (90 m) to another hunter or hunting party. 8. You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, and all other equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily by 2:00 p.m. 9. Waterfowl hunters may enter the refuge parking areas at 4:45 a.m. and access the refuge at 5 a.m. 10. Hunters may leave boats with the owner's name and address permanently displayed or valid registration on the refuge from March 1 through October 31. 11. We prohibit possession of or marking trails with materials other than biodegradable paper flagging or reflective tape/tacks. 12. We prohibit building or hunting from permanent blinds. 13. We prohibit cutting of holes or manipulation of vegetation (i.e., cutting bushes, mowing, weed-eating, herbicide use, etc.) and hunting from manipulated areas (see §27.51 of this chapter). 14. We allow retriever dogs. 15. You must unload firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) when carried in/on land vehicles or boats under power. 16. We allow waterfowl hunting from roads and levees. 17. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. For migratory bird hunting, one adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 18. We prohibit target practice or nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 19. We only allow vehicle use on established roads and trails (see §27.31 of this chapter). We limit vehicle access on the Mingo Creek Unit to ATV use, only on marked ATV trails. You may use conventional vehicles on the Farm Unit from March 1 to November 14. You may only use ATVs from November 15 to February 28 for access beyond Parking Areas. 20. We prohibit entry into or hunting in waterfowl sanctuaries from November 15 through February 28. 21. You must adhere to all public use special conditions and regulations on the annual hunt brochure/permit. 22. We prohibit airboats, hovercraft, and personal watercraft (Jet Ski, etc.). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, opossum, beaver, muskrat, nutria, armadillo, coyote, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following special conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A5, A11, A15, A17 (for upland game hunting, one adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters), A18, A19, A21, and A22 apply. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 3. We allow fall squirrel hunting in accordance with the State season on the Mingo Creek Unit and on the Farm Unit, except for season closure on the Farm Unit during the Gun Deer Hunt. We prohibit dogs, except for the period of January 15 through February 28. We do not open for the spring squirrel season. 4. We allow rabbit hunting in accordance with the State season on the Mingo Creek Unit and on the Farm Unit, except for season closure on the Farm Unit during the Gun Deer Hunt. We prohibit dogs, except for the period of January 15 through February 28. 5. We allow quail hunting in accordance with the State season except for season closure on the Farm Unit only during the Gun Deer Hunt. We allow dogs. 6. We allow hunting of raccoon and opossum with dogs beginning in November and continuing for up to a 3-week period. We list annual season dates in the refuge hunting brochure/permit. We prohibit pleasure running or training of dogs. 7. We prohibit the use of horses. 8. You may take beaver, muskrat, nutria, armadillo, feral hog, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the weapon allowed for that hunt. 9. We prohibit entry into or hunting in refuge waterfowl sanctuaries from November 15 to February 28. 10. We prohibit hunting from roads except by waterfowl hunters. 11. You may leave boats with the owner's name and address or valid registration permanently displayed on the refuge from March 1 through October 31. 12. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle. 13. We only allow rifles chambered for rimfire cartridges. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A5, A11, A15, A18, A19, A21, A22, and B8, B11, and B12 apply. 2. We divide the refuge into two hunting units: Farm Unit and Mingo Creek Unit. 3. The archery/crossbow hunting season for deer begins on the opening day of the State season and continues throughout the State season in the Mingo Creek Unit and Farm Unit except for the season closure on the Farm Unit during the Gun Deer Hunt. We provide annual season dates and bag limits on the hunt brochure/permit. 4. Muzzleloader hunting season for deer will begin in October and will continue for a period of up to 9 days in all hunting units with annual season dates and bag limits provided on the hunt brochure/permit. 5. The Gun Deer Hunt will begin in November and continue for a period of up to 9 days on the Farm Unit with annual season dates and bag limits provided on the hunt brochure/permit. We close the Mingo Creek Unit. 6. The fall archery/crossbow hunting season for turkey will begin on the opening day of the State season and continue throughout the State season on the Mingo Creek Unit only. 7. We prohibit spring and fall gun hunting for turkey. 8. Immediately record the zone 002 on your hunting license and later at an official check station for all deer and turkey harvested on the refuge. 9. You may only possess shotguns with rifled slugs, muzzleloaders, and legal pistols during the modern Gun Deer Hunt. 10. You may only use single-person portable deer stands. 11. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle or use of a vehicle as a deer stand. 12. You must permanently affix the owner's name and address to all deer stands on the refuge. 13. You must remove all deer stands from the Waterfowl Sanctuaries by November 14, except for stands used by Gun Deer Hunt permit holders who must remove their stands by the last day of the gun hunt. You must remove all stands from the rest of the refuge by the last day of the archery season (see §27.93 of this chapter). 14. We prohibit the use of dogs. 15. We prohibit the possession of buckshot on all refuge lands. 16. We prohibit hunting from a mowed and/or graveled road right-of-way. 17. Refuge lands are located in State flood zone B, and we will close them to all deer hunting when the White River gauge at Augusta reaches 31 feet (9.3 m), as reported by the National Weather Service in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, and reopen them when the same gauge reading in this newspaper falls to or below 19 feet (5.7 m). 18. We only allow Gun Deer Hunt permit holders on the Farm Unit during the Gun Deer Hunt. 19. We close Waterfowl Sanctuaries to all entry and hunting from November 15 to February 28, except for Gun Deer Hunt permit holders, who may hunt the sanctuary when the season overlaps with these dates. 20. An adult not less than age 21 must supervise and remain within sight and normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and under. For big game hunting, one adult may only supervise one youth. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A5, A19, A21, and A22 apply. 2. We close waterfowl sanctuaries to all entry and fishing/frogging from November 15 to February 28. We also close the Farm Unit to all entry and fishing during the Gun Deer Hunt. 3. You may leave boats with the owner's name and address permanently displayed or valid registration on the refuge from March 1 to October 31. We prohibit use of boats from 12 p.m. (midnight) to 5 a.m. during duck season. 4. We prohibit commercial fishing. 5. We limit nighttime use to anglers fishing/frogging with fishing and/or frogging tackle only. 6. We prohibit mooring houseboats to the refuge bank on the Red River. Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, nutria, coyote, beaver, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge hunt permits. The permits are nontransferable and anyone on refuge land in possession of hunting equipment must sign and carry the permit at all times. 2. We prohibit firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) on the refuge, except during refuge squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon seasons. We provide annual season dates in the refuge hunting brochure/permit. 3. You may take nutria, beaver, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the firearm allowed for that hunt, subject to State seasons. 4. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. For small game hunts, one adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 5. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 6. You may take opossum during a raccoon hunt. 7. We prohibit dogs except for raccoon hunting. We prohibit pleasure running or training of dogs (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 8. You may only possess shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and rifles firing .22 caliber rimfire ammunition. 9. You must unload and case firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while in a vehicle, on any refuge road, parking area, or boat ramp. 10. We prohibit firearms south of Highway 18 and at the Brights Landing boat access. 11. We prohibit boats from November 1 through February 28, except on that portion of the refuge open for public fishing with electric motors and Ditch 28. 12. We prohibit hunting from mowed or gravel roads. 13. We prohibit ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 14. You must adhere to all public use special conditions and regulations on the annual hunt brochure/permit. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B1, and B11 through B14 apply. 2. We allow archery/crossbow hunting for white-tailed deer. We provide annual season dates in the hunt brochure/permit. 3. Hunters may only possess long, recurve, compound, or crossbows. We prohibit possession of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) by archery/crossbow hunters. 4. We prohibit dogs. 5. We prohibit possession of or marking trails with materials other than biodegradable paper/flagging or reflective tape/tacks. 6. Upon harvest of deer, hunters must immediately record the deer zone 030 on their license and later on official check station records. 7. Hunters must check out (check harvested deer) at the Hunter Information Station. 8. We only allow portable tree stands, and you must remove them daily (see §27.93 of this chapter). 9. We prohibit driving metal or other objects into trees or hunting from trees in which objects have been driven (see §32.2(i)). 10. We prohibit cutting, pruning, or trimming vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). 11. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 12. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1 hour before legal shooting time and depart no later than 1 hour after legal shooting time. 13. An adult age 21 or older must supervise and remain within sight and normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and under. For big game hunts, one adult may supervise no more than 1 youth. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and frogging are permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the use of limb lines and jug fishing. 2. The use of limb lines and toxic chemical containers for jug fishing is not permitted. 3. The ends of trotlines must consist of a length of cotton line that extends from the points of attachment into the water. 4. Boats may be launched only in designated areas. 5. We prohibit ATVs, airboats, personal watercraft, Jet Skis, and hovercraft (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 6. Frogging is permitted from the beginning of the State frogging season through October 31. The use of archery equipment for taking frogs is not permitted. 7. The taking of largemouth bass is permitted in accordance with the posted length and/or slot limits. 8. We prohibit possessing turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). Cache River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, snipe, woodcock, and dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge hunting permits. These permits are nontransferable, and anyone on the refuge in possession of hunting equipment must sign and carry the permit at all times. 2. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot daily until 12 p.m. (noon) throughout the State seasons, except for refugewide season closures during Gun Deer Hunt and the exception provided in A3. 3. We allow hunting for goose from 4. We allow hunting for dove, snipe, and woodcock when their seasons correspond with duck and/or goose seasons. 5. No person, including but not limited to, a guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or other organization, will provide assistance, services, or equipment on the refuge to any other person for compensation unless such guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or organization has obtained a Special Use Permit from the refuge. For the purposes of this regulation, we will consider any fees or services rendered to a person for lodging, meals, club membership or similar services as compensation. 6. We prohibit hunting, taking, possessing, or attempting to take wildlife with a guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or organization providing assistance, service, or equipment who does not possess and carry the required refuge Special Use Permit. 7. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 8. You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, and all other equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily by 2 p.m. 9. Waterfowl hunters may enter the refuge parking areas at 4:45 a.m. and access the refuge at 5 a.m. 10. We prohibit boats on the refuge from 12 p.m. (midnight) to 5 a.m. during duck season. 11. We prohibit possession of or marking trails with materials other than biodegradable paper, flagging, or reflective tape/tacks. 12. We prohibit building, or hunting from, permanent blinds. 13. We prohibit cutting of holes or other manipulation of vegetation (e.g., cutting bushes, mowing, weed-eating, herbicide use, and other actions) or hunting from manipulated areas (see §27.51 of this chapter). 14. We allow retriever dogs. 15. You must unload firearms when carried in/on land vehicles or boats under power (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 16. We allow waterfowl hunting on flooded roads. 17. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. For migratory bird hunting, one adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 18. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 19. We prohibit ATVs except on established roads used by conventional vehicles on refuge lands south of Highway 38. We prohibit driving around a locked gate, barrier, or beyond a sign closing a road to vehicular traffic. We only allow vehicle use on established roads (see §27.31 of this chapter). 20. We prohibit entry into or hunting in Waterfowl Sanctuaries from November 15 through February 28. 21. You must adhere to all public use special conditions and regulations on the annual hunt brochure/permit. 22. We close all other hunts during the Gun Deer Hunt. We only allow Gun Deer Hunt permit holders on the refuge during this hunt. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, opossum, beaver, muskrat, nutria, armadillo, coyote, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A5, A6, A7, A11, A15, A17 (for upland game hunts, the adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters), and A18 through A21 apply. 2. Fall squirrel season corresponds with the State season on all refuge hunt units except for refugewide season closure during the Gun Deer Hunt. We prohibit dogs except during the period January 15 through February 28. We do not open for the spring squirrel season. 3. Rabbit season corresponds with the State season on all refuge hunt units except for refugewide season closure during the Gun Deer Hunt. We prohibit dogs except during the period January 15 through February 28. 4. Quail season corresponds with the State season on all refuge hunt units except for refugewide season closure during the Gun Deer Hunt. We allow dogs. 5. We allow hunting of raccoon and opossum with dogs on all refuge hunt units. We provide annual season dates in the refuge hunting brochure/permit. We prohibit pleasure running or training of dogs. 6. We allow the use of horses for raccoon and opossum hunters in refuge Hunt Unit I. We prohibit horse use in other refuge hunt units or by other refuge hunters or visitors. 7. You may take beaver, muskrat, nutria, armadillo, feral hog, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the firearm allowed for that hunt. 8. We prohibit hunting from mowed and/or graveled roads except by waterfowl hunters during flooded conditions. 9. You may leave boats with the owner's name and address or valid registration permanently displayed on the refuge from March 1 through October 31. We prohibit boats on the refuge from 12 p.m. (midnight) until 5 a.m. during the duck season. 10. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle. 11. We only allow rifles chambered for rimfire cartridges. 12. We close all other hunts during the Gun Deer Hunt. We only allow Gun Deer Hunt permit holders on the refuge during this hunt. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A5, A6, A11, A15, A18 through A21, B9, and B10 apply. 2. We divide the refuge into the following three hunting units: Unit I—refuge lands between Highway 79 and Interstate 40; Unit II—all refuge lands east of Highway 33 between Interstate 40 and Highway 18 at Grubbs, Arkansas; Unit III—all refuge lands west of Highway 33, from Interstate 40 to Highway 64. 3. Archery/crossbow hunting season for deer begins on the opening day of the State season and continues throughout the State season in all refuge hunting units except for refugewide season closure during the Gun Deer Hunt. We provide annual season dates and bag limits on the hunt brochure/permit. 4. Muzzleloader hunting season for deer will begin in October and will continue for a period of up to 9 days in all hunting units with annual season dates and bag limits provided on the hunt brochure/permit. 5. The Gun Deer Hunt will begin in November and continue for a period of up to 9 days in all hunting units with annual season dates and bag limits provided on the hunt brochure/permit. 6. The fall archery/crossbow hunting season for turkey will begin on the opening day of the State season and continue throughout the State season in Hunt Units I, III, and Unit II lands within the fall State archery/crossbow turkey zone except for refugewide season closure during the Gun Deer Hunt. We close Unit II lands outside the fall archery/crossbow turkey zone. We do not open for fall gun hunting for turkeys. 7. The spring gun hunt for turkey will begin on the opening day of the State season and continue throughout the State season in Hunt Units I and III. We close Unit II lands with the exception of those refuge lands included in the combined Black Swamp Wildlife Management Area/Cache River National Wildlife Refuge quota permit hunts administered by the State. 8. Immediately record the zone 095 on your hunting license and later at an official check station for all deer and turkey harvested on the refuge. 9. You may only possess shotguns with rifled slugs, muzzleloaders, and legal pistols during the modern Gun Deer Hunt on the Dixie Farm Unit Waterfowl Sanctuary, adjacent waterfowl hunt area, and the Plunkett Farm Unit Waterfowl Sanctuary. 10. We only allow portable deer stands capable of being carried by a single individual. 11. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle or use of a vehicle as a deer stand. 12. You must permanently affix the owner's name and address to all deer stands on the refuge. 13. You must remove all deer stands from the waterfowl sanctuaries by November 14 and from the rest of the refuge by the last day of archery season (see §27.93 of this chapter). 14. We prohibit the use of dogs. 15. We prohibit the possession of buckshot on all refuge lands. 16. We prohibit hunting from a mowed and/or graveled road right-of-way. 17. We will close refuge lands located in State-designated Flood Prone Region B and reopen them to all deer hunting in accordance with State-established gauge readings, when the Arkansas Democrat Gazette posts these gauge readings. 18. We will close refuge lands located in State-designated Flood Prone Region C to all deer hunting when the Cache River gauge at Patterson reaches 10 feet (3 m), as reported by the National Weather Service in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, and reopen them when the same gauge reading in this newspaper falls to or below 8.5 feet (2.6 m). 19. We will close refuge lands located in Flood Prone Region D to all deer hunting when the White River gauge at Clarendon reaches 28 feet (8.4 m), as reported by the National Weather Service in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, and reopen them when the same gauge reading in this newspaper falls to or below 27 feet (8.1 m). 20. We close all other hunts during the Gun Deer Hunt. We only allow Gun Deer Hunt permit holders on the refuge during this hunt. 21. An adult not less than age 21 must supervise and remain within sight and normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and under. For big game hunting, one adult may only supervise one youth. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close waterfowl sanctuaries to all entrance and fishing/frogging from November 15 to February 28. We prohibit refugewide entry and fishing during the Gun Deer Hunt. 2. Conditions A19, A21, B9, and B10 apply. 3. We require a Special Use Permit for all commercial fishing activities on the refuge. 4. We prohibit hovercraft, personal watercraft (Jet Skis, etc.), and airboats. Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot during the State duck season except during scheduled quota refuge Gun Deer Hunts. We allow hunting of woodcock during the State season. Dates for quota deer hunts are typically in November, and we publish them annually in the refuge hunt brochure. 2. Hunting of duck, goose, and coot ends at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. 3. We only allow portable blinds. You must remove all duck hunting equipment (portable blinds, boats, guns, and decoys) (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the hunt area by 1:30 p.m. each day. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less each day during waterfowl season; hunters may not discharge more than 25 shells per day. 5. We close areas of the refuge posted with “Area Closed” signs and identify them on the refuge hunt brochure map as a Waterfowl Sanctuary and closed to all public entry and public use during waterfowl hunting season. Exception: we open the Waterfowl Sanctuary to all authorized activities during the September teal season. 6. No person will utilize the services of a guide, guide service, outfitter, club, organization, or other person who provides equipment, services, or assistance on Refuge System lands for compensation unless the guide, guide services, outfitter, club, organization, or person has obtained a Special Use Permit from the refuge. It is the responsibility of the hunter to verify that the guide has the required Special Use Permit; failure to comply with this provision subjects each hunter in the party to a fine if convicted of this violation. 7. You must possess and carry a refuge hunt brochure permit. These hunt brochure permits are available in unlimited qualitites at the refuge office, brochure dispensers at multiple locations throughout the refuge, and at area businesses. 8. We prohibit possession and/or use of herbicides. 9. We prohibit marking trails with tape, ribbon, paint, or any other substance other than biodegradable materials. 10. We prohibit possession or use of alcoholic beverage(s) while hunting (see §32.2(j)). We prohibit consumption or possession of opened container(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) in parking lots, on roadways, and in plain view in campgrounds. 11. All persons born after 1968 must posses a valid hunter education card in order to hunt. 12. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 13. We only allow ATVs for wildlife-dependent activities such as hunting and fishing. We restrict ATVs to designated times and designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) marked with signs and paint. We identify these trails and the dates they are open for use in the refuge hunt brochure. We limit ATVs to those having an engine displacement size not exceeding 700cc. We limit ATV tires to those having a centerline lug depth not exceeding 1 inch (2.5 cm). You may use horses on roads and ATV trails (when open to motor vehicle and ATV traffic respectively) as a mode of transportation for on-refuge, wildlife-dependent activities. 14. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of roads and trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) open to motor vehicle use (including ATV trails). 15. We prohibit target practice with any weapon or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 16. We only allow camping at designated primitive campground sites identified in the refuge hunt brochure, and we restrict camping to individuals involved in wildlife-dependent refuge activities. Campers may stay no more than 14 days during any 30 consecutive-day period in any campground and must occupy camps daily. We prohibit all disturbances, including use of generators, after 10 p.m. You must unload all weapons (see §26.42(b) of this chapter) within 100 yards (90 m) of a campground. 17. You may take beaver, nutria, feral hog, and coyote during any daytime refuge hunt with weapons and ammunition allowed for that hunt. There is no bag limit. You may not transport live hogs. 18. We prohibit blocking of gates and roadways (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 19. We allow the use of retriever dogs. 20. We require you to unload and case any firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) transported in any land vehicle, boat under power, or on horses. We define “loaded” as any shells in the gun or cap on a muzzleloader. 21. We prohibit the use or possession of any electronic call or other electronic device used for producing or projecting vocal sounds of any wildlife species. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, beaver, nutria, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A4 through A18, A20, and A21 apply. 2. We allow hunting on the refuge during State seasons for this zone through January 31. We list specific hunting season dates annually in the refuge hunt brochure. We close hunting during refuge quota deer hunts. We annually publish dates for these quota deer hunts in the refuge hunt brochure. 3. We do not open for spring squirrel hunting season and summer/early fall raccoon hunting season on the refuge. 4. We prohibit possession of lead ammunition except that you may use rimfire rifle lead ammunition no larger than .22 caliber for upland game hunting. We prohibit possession of shot larger than that legal for waterfowl hunting. 5. You may use dogs for squirrel and rabbit hunting from December 1 through January 31. You may also use dogs for quail hunting and for raccoon/opossum hunting during open season on the refuge for these species. At other times, you must keep dogs and other pets on a leash or confine them (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A6, A8 through A11, A13 through A18, A20, and A21 apply. 2. We allow archery deer hunting on the refuge from the opening of the State season for this deer management zone through January 31. 3. You must possess and carry a refuge hunt brochure permit to archery deer hunt, and multiple copies of these brochures are available at the refuge office, in brochure dispensers located at entrances throughout the refuge, and at many area businesses. 4. We close archery deer hunting during the quota deer hunts. 5. The refuge will conduct only one 2-day quota permit for the muzzleloader deer hunt (typically in October) and only two 2-day quota permits for the Gun Deer Hunts (typically in November). 6. We restrict hunt participants for quota hunts to those drawn for a quota permit. The permits are nontransferable. Hunt dates and application procedures will be available at the refuge office in July. 7. The quota muzzleloader and Gun Deer Hunt bag limit is one deer, either sex, on each hunt. 8. You must check all harvested deer during quota hunts at refuge deer check stations on the same day of the kill. We identify the check station locations in the refuge hunt brochure. Carcasses of deer taken must remain intact (except you may field dress) until checked. 9. You may only use portable deer stands. You may erect stands 2 days before each hunt, but you must remove them within 2 days after each hunt (see §27.93 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit horses and mules during refuge quota deer hunts. 11. We open spring archery turkey hunting during the State spring turkey season for this zone. We do not open for fall archery turkey season. 12. We close spring archery turkey hunting during scheduled turkey quota gun hunts. 13. The refuge will conduct one 2-day, youth-only (age 15 and under at the beginning of the spring turkey season) quota spring turkey hunt and two 3-day quota spring turkey hunts (typically in April). Specific hunt dates and application procedures will be available at the refuge office in January. We restrict hunt participants to those selected for a quota permit, except that one nonhunting adult age 21 or older must accompany the youth hunter during the youth hunt. 14. An adult age 21 or older must accompany and be within sight or normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and under. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. 15. We prohibit the use of deer decoy(s). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, frogging, and the taking of crawfish for personal use on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A6, A8, A9, A13, A16, and A18 apply. 2. We prohibit fishing in the waterfowl sanctuary area during the waterfowl hunting season, with the exception of the main channel of the Ouachita River and the borrow pits along Highway 82. We post the Waterfowl Sanctuary area with “Area Closed” signs and identify those areas in refuge hunt brochures. 3. You must reset trotlines when receding water levels expose them. 4. We prohibit consumption or possession of opened container(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) in parking lots, on roadways, and in plain view in campgrounds (see §32.2(j)). Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, beaver, armadillo, coyote, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge hunting permits. The permits are nontransferable, and anyone on refuge land in possession of hunting equipment must sign, possess, and carry the permits at all times. 2. You may only take all upland game mentioned above during the refuge archery season. 3. We allow gun hunting of raccoon and opossum with dogs every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday until legal sunrise during the month of February. We prohibit pleasure running or training of dogs (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 4. You must unload and case firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) when traveling in vehicles on refuge roads. 5. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42(a) of this chapter). 6. We prohibit possession or use of alcoholic beverages. 7. We only allow ATVs for disabled hunters with a refuge ATV permit. 8. We prohibit the use of horses. 9. We prohibit hunting from a vehicle. 10. We only allow vehicle use on established roads and trails (see §27.31 of this chapter). 11. Hunters must enter and exit the refuge from designated roads and parking areas. 12. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of roads and trails open to public use. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B1 and B4 through B12 apply. 2. Archery/crossbow season for deer and turkey begins October 1 and continues through November 30. 3. Spring archery/crossbow season for turkey has the same dates as the State season. 4. The firearms spring youth hunt for turkey is the same as the State. We restrict hunting to youths under age 16. One adult age 18 or older must accompany one youth hunter. We must receive applications for hunts by the last day of January. 5. We only allow portable deer stands. You may erect stands 2 days before the start of the season and must remove the stands from the refuge within 2 days after the season ends (see §27.93 of this chapter). 6. You must permanently affix the owner's name and address to all deer stands on the refuge. 7. We prohibit the use of dogs. 8. We prohibit marking trees or trails with plastic or paint. 9. We prohibit hunting from paved, graveled, and mowed roads and mowed trails (see §27.31 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit hunting with the aid of bait, salt, or ingestible attractant (see §32.2(h)). 11. We prohibit all forms of organized drives. 12. You must check all game at the refuge check station. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B6, B7, B8, and B10 apply. 2. Waters of the refuge are only open for fishing March 1 through October 31 during daylight hours. 3. We do not require a permit to fish but do require an entrance pass to the refuge. 4. We limit free-floating fishing devices, trotlines, and tree limb devices to 20 per person. Each device must have the angler's name and address. 5. You must reset trotlines and limb lines when receding water levels expose them. 6. We prohibit leaving trotlines and other self-fishing devices overnight or unattended. 7. We only allow bow fishing during daylight hours during August. 8. We prohibit commercial fishing. 9. We prohibit possessing turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit hovercraft, personal watercraft (Jet Skis, etc.), and airboats. Overflow National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot during the State duck season. We do not open during the September teal season. We allow hunting of woodcock during the State season. 2. Hunting of duck, goose, and coot ends at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. 3. We only allow portable blinds. You must remove portable blinds, boats, and decoys from the hunt area each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per day during waterfowl hunting season; hunters may not discharge more than 25 shells per day. 5. We close areas of the refuge by posting “Area Closed” signs and/or marking with purple paint and identifing on the refuge hunt brochure map as Sanctuary to all public entry and public use. Exception: we open the area identified as North Sanctuary on refuge hunt brochure map to all authorized public use activities from 2 days prior to opening of deer archery season through October 31. 6. No person will utilize the services of a guide, guide service, outfitter, club, organization, or other person who provides equipment, services, or assistance on Refuge System lands for compensation. Failure to comply with this provision subjects each hunter in the party to a fine if convicted of this violation. 7. We require a refuge hunt brochure permit that is available in unlimited quantities at the refuge office, brochure dispensers at multiple locations throughout the refuge, and at area businesses. You must possess and carry a signed permit when hunting on the refuge. 8. We prohibit possession and/or use of herbicides (see §27.51 of this chapter). 9. We prohibit marking of trails with tape, ribbon, paint, or any other substance other than biodegradable materials. 10. We prohibit possession or use of alcoholic beverage(s) while hunting (see §32.2(j)). We prohibit consumption or possession of opened container(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) in parking areas and on roadways. 11. All persons born after 1968 must possess and carry a valid hunter education card in order to hunt. 12. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 13. We only allow ATVs for wildlife-dependent activities such as hunting and fishing. We restrict ATVs to designated times and designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) marked with signs and paint. We identify those trails and the dates they are open for use in the refuge hunt brochure. We limit ATVs to those having an engine displacement size not exceeding 700cc. We limit ATV tires to those having a centerline lug depth not exceeding 1 inch (2.5 cm). You may use horses on roads and ATV trails (when open to motor vehicle and ATV traffic respectively) as a mode of transportation for on-refuge, wildlife-dependent activities. You may use ATVs on unmarked roads and levees in the North Sanctuary beginning 2 days prior to the opening of deer archery season through October 31. 14. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of roads and trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) open to motor vehicle use (including ATV trails). 15. We prohibit target practice with any weapon or any nonhunting discharge of weapons (see §27.42 of this chapter). 16. We prohibit blocking of gates and roadways (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 17. You may take beaver, nutria, feral hog, and coyote during any daytime refuge hunt with weapons and ammunition legal for that hunt. There is no bag limit. We prohibit transportation of live hogs. 18. We allow retriever dogs. 19. We require you to unload and case firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) transported in any land vehicle, boat under power, or on horses. We define “loaded” as shells in the gun or cap on a muzzleloader. 20. We prohibit the use or possession of any electronic call or other electronic device used for producing or projecting vocal sounds of any wildlife species. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, beaver, nutria, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A4 through A17, A19, and A20 apply. 2. We allow hunting during State seasons (see State regulations for the appropriate zone) for the species listed above through January 31. We list specific hunting season dates annually in the refuge hunt brochure. 3. We do not open for the spring squirrel season and summer/fall racoon hunting season. 4. We prohibit possession of lead ammunition except that you may use rimfire rifle lead ammunition no larger than .22 caliber for upland game hunting. We prohibit possession of shot larger than that legal for waterfowl hunting. 5. You may use dogs for squirrel and rabbit hunting January 1 through 31. You may also use dogs for quail hunting and for raccoon/opossum hunting during open season. At other times, you must keep dogs and other pets on a leash or confined (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A5 through A11, A13 through A17, A19, and A20 apply. 2. Conditions A5 through A11, A13 through A17, and A19 apply. 3. We allow muzzleloader deer hunting during the October State muzzleloader season for this zone (see State regulations for appropriate zone). 4. Bag limit for the October muzzleloader deer hunt is one buck and one doe. 5. We only allow portable deer stands. You may erect stands 2 days before each hunt, but you must remove them within 2 days after each hunt (see §27.93 of this chapter). 6. We prohibit horses and mules during the muzzleloader deer hunt. 7. We allow spring archery turkey hunting during the State spring turkey season. See State regulations for appropriate zones. 8. We do not open for the fall turkey archery season and spring turkey gun season. 9. We do not open for the gun deer season and December muzzleloader deer season. 10. An adult age 21 or older must accompany and be within sight and normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and under. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. 11. We prohibit the use of deer decoy(s). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, and goose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting of migratory game birds during the State duck seasons, except we close during scheduled quota refuge Gun Deer Hunts. Dates for quota deer hunts are typically in November, and we publish them annually in the refuge hunt brochure. We do not open for the September teal season. 2. Hunting ends at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. 3. We only allow portable blinds. You must remove portable blinds, boats, and decoys from the hunt area each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 4. No person will utilize the services of a guide, guide service, outfitter, club, organization, or other person who provides equipment, services, or assistance on Refuge System lands for compensation. Failure to comply with this provision subjects each hunter in the party to a fine if convicted of this violation. 5. We require a refuge hunt brochure permit; multiple copies of this permit are available at the refuge office, brochure dispensers at multiple locations throughout the refuge, and at area businesses. You must possess and carry a signed permit when hunting on the refuge. 6. We prohibit possession and/or use of herbicides (see §27.51 of this chapter). 7. We prohibit marking trails with tape, ribbon, paint, or any other substance other than biodegradable materials. 8. We prohibit possession or use of alcoholic beverage(s) while hunting (see §32.2(j)). We prohibit consumption or possession of opened container(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) in parking lots, on roadways, and in plain view in campgrounds. 9. All persons born after 1968 must possess a valid hunter education card in order to hunt. 10. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 11. We only allow ATVs for wildlife-dependent activities such as hunting and fishing. We restrict ATVs to designated times and designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) marked with signs and paint. We identify those trails and the dates they are open for use in the refuge hunt brochure. We limit ATVs to those having an engine displacement size not exceeding 700cc. We limit ATV tires to those having a centerline lug depth not exceeding 1 inch (2.5 cm). You may use horses on roads and ATV trails (when open to motor vehicle and ATV traffic respectively) as a mode of transportation for on-refuge, wildlife-dependent activities. 12. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of roads and trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) open to motor vehicle use (including ATV trails). 13. We prohibit target practice with any weapon or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 14. We only allow camping at designated primitive campground sites identified in the refuge hunt brochure. We restrict camping to the individuals involved in refuge wildlife-dependent activities. Campers may stay no more than 14 days during any consecutive 30-day period in a campground and must occupy the camps daily. We prohibit all disturbances, including use of generators, after 10 p.m. You must unload all weapons (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) within 100 yards (90 m) of a campground. 15. You may take beaver, nutria, feral hog, and coyote during any daytime refuge hunt with weapons and ammunition allowed for that hunt. We prohibit the use of dogs. There is no bag limit. You may not transport live hogs. 16. We prohibit blocking of gates and roadways (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 17. We allow the use of retriever dogs. 18. You must unload and case firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) transported in any land vehicle, boat under power, or on horses. We define “loaded” as shells in the gun or cap on a muzzleloader. 19. We prohibit the use or possession of any electronic call or other electronic device used for producing or projecting vocal sounds of any wildlife species. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, and beaver on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting during State seasons (see State regulations for appropriate zone) for the species listed above through January 31. We annually list specific hunting season dates and quota Gun Deer Hunt dates in the refuge hunt brochure. We close upland game hunting during refuge quota Gun Deer Hunts. 2. We do not open to spring squirrel season and summer/early fall racoon season. 3. Conditions A4 through A16, A18, and A19 apply. 4. We prohibit possession of lead ammunition, except that you may use rimfire rifle lead ammunition no larger than .22 caliber for upland game hunting. We prohibit possession of shot larger than that legal for waterfowl hunting. 5. You may use dogs for squirrel and rabbit hunting December 1 through January 31. You may also use dogs for raccoon/opossum hunting during open season on the refuge for these species. At other times you must keep dogs and other pets on a leash or confined (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow archery deer hunting on the refuge from the opening of the State season through January 31 (see State regulations for appropriate zone). 2. Conditions A4, A5 (for archery deer and muzzleloader deer hunts and spring turkey hunts), A6 through A9, A11 through A16, A18, and A19 apply. 3. We close archery deer hunting during the quota Gun Deer Hunts. 4. We allow muzzleloader deer hunting during the October State muzzleloader season for this deer management zone. The bag limit for the October refuge muzzleloader hunt is one buck and one doe. 5. The refuge will conduct one 2-day quota Gun Deer Hunt (typically in November). 6. We restrict hunt participants for this quota Gun Deer Hunt to those drawn for a quota permit. Hunt dates and application procedures will be available at the refuge office in July. The permits are nontransferable. 7. The quota Gun Deer Hunt bag limit is one buck and one doe. 8. You must check all deer taken during the quota hunt at the refuge deer check station on the same day of kill. You must keep carcasses of deer taken intact (you may remove entrails) until checked. 9. We prohibit horses and mules during refuge muzzleloader and quota deer hunts. 10. We open spring archery turkey hunting during the State spring turkey season for this zone. The State bag limit for this turkey hunt applies. We do not open for fall archery turkey season. 11. We close spring archery turkey hunting during scheduled turkey quota permit gun hunts. 12. The refuge will conduct one 2-day, youth-only (age 15 and younger at the beginning of the spring turkey season) quota spring turkey hunt and one 3-day spring quota turkey hunt (typically in April). Specific hunt dates and application procedures will be available in January. We restrict hunt participants on these hunts to those drawn for a quota permit, except that during the youth hunt, a nonhunting adult age 21 or older must accompany the youth hunter. 13. We prohibit the use of buckshot for gun deer hunting. 14. You may only use portable deer stands erected 2 days before each hunt, but you must remove them within 2 days after each hunt (see §27.93 of this chapter). 15. An adult age 21 or older must accompany and be within sight and normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and under. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter during big game hunts. 16. We prohibit the use of deer decoy(s) D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, frogging, and the taking of crawfish for personal use on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must reset trotlines when exposed by receding water levels. 2. Conditions A4, A6, A7, A11, A14, and A16 apply. 3. We prohibit consumption or possession of opened container(s) of alcoholic beverage(s) in parking lots, on roadways, and in plain view in campgrounds (see §32.2(j)). Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of snow geese on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge hunting permits. The permits are nontransferable and anyone on refuge land in possession of hunting equipment must sign and carry them at all times. 2. We provide annual season dates on the hunt brochure/permit. 3. You must sign in prior to the hunt and sign out after the hunt at the Hunter Information Station. 4. You must adhere to all public use special conditions and regulations on the annual hunt brochure/permit. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, nutria, beaver, coyote, feral hog, and opossum in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A3, and A4 apply. 2. We allow shotguns using approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and .22 long-rifle caliber rifles. We prohibit possession of lead shot and .22 magnum caliber rifles. 3. We provide annual season dates for squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum hunting on the hunt brochure/permit. 4. You may take nutria, beaver, feral hog, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the firearm allowed for that hunt, subject to State seasons on these species. 5. We prohibit dogs except for raccoon hunting where we require them. We prohibit pleasure running or training of dogs. 6. We allow raccoon hunters to use horses/mules but prohibit their use by other refuge hunters and visitors. 7. We prohibit hunting from or within 50 yards (45 m) of graveled roads and within 150 yards (135 m) of refuge buildings. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A4 and B4 apply. 2. We prohibit hunting from or within 50 yards (45 m) of graveled roads and within 150 yards (135 m) of refuge buildings. 3. We specify annual season dates, bag limits, and hunting methods on the annual hunting brochure/permit. 4. Immediately record the deer zone 640 on the hunter's license and later on official check station records upon harvest of a deer. 5. You must sign in prior to the hunt and sign out after the hunt at the Hunter Information Station. You must check harvested deer at this location. 6. We prohibit dogs. 7. We allow only single-person portable tree stands. You may place tree stands on the refuge 2 days before the hunt but must remove them within 2 days after the hunt. You must permanently affix the owner's name and address on stands left on the refuge. 8. We prohibit possession of or marking trails with materials other than biodegradable paper/flagging or reflective tape/tacks. 9. We prohibit ATVs. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from March 15 through October 31 from 2. We prohibit fishing in Big Creek and other ditches that flow through the refuge. 3. We prohibit the possession or use of live carp, shad, buffalo, or goldfish for bait. 4. We prohibit the possession or use of yo-yos, jugs, or other floating containers, drops or limb lines, trotlines, or commercial fishing tackle. 5. We prohibit fishing within 100 yards (90 m) of any refuge building. 6. We allow bank fishing but you must park vehicles in designated parking areas. 7. We prohibit the taking of frogs, mollusks, and turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). 8. You must use the public boat ramp off Highway 77 to launch boats into Wapanocca Lake. 9. You must remove all boats daily from the refuge (see §27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit airboats, personal watercraft, and hovercraft. White River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must sign, possess, and carry a refuge permit. 2. We allow duck hunting from legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). 3. We allow retriever dogs. 4. You must remove blinds, blind material, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge by 1 p.m. each day. 5. North Unit waterfowl season and youth waterfowl hunts are concurrent with State season dates. 6. You may take coot, goose, and woodcock during the State season. 7. We restrict the South Unit waterfowl season to the Jack's Bay hunt area as indicated in the general user permit. It is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday of the concurrent State season dates. 8. Waterfowl hunters may and access the refuge no earlier than 4:30 a.m. 9. The following refuge users (age 16 or older) must sign and possess and carry a refuge general user permit and a refuge fee permit ($12.00): hunters, anglers, campers, and ATV users. 10. We prohibit boating December 1 through January 31 in the South Unit Waterfowl Hunt Area, except during designated waterfowl hunt days between 5 a.m. and 1 p.m. 11. We prohibit marking trails with materials other than biodegradable paper flagging or reflective tape/tacks. 12. We prohibit use and/or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting (see §32.2(j)). 13. We prohibit cutting of holes in or other manipulation of vegetation or hunting in such areas (see §27.51 of this chapter). 14. We prohibit waterfowl hunting on Kansas Lake Area. 15. We prohibit loaded weapons in a vehicle or boat while under power (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). We define “loaded” as a muzzleloader containing a cap or any type of ignition device, cartridges, or shells in a magazine, or cartridges or shells in a chamber of a weapon. 16. We allow duck hunting on specific scattered tracts of land, in accordance with the North Unit regulations. Consult the refuge office for further information. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, beaver, coyote, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A8, A10, A11, A12, and A14 apply. 2. You may hunt rabbit and squirrel on the North Unit during the concurrent State season dates until January 31. 3. We allow dogs for hunting of rabbit and squirrel December 1 through January 31 on the North Unit. 4. You may hunt rabbit and squirrel on the South Unit from the beginning of the concurrent State season through November 30. 5. We prohibit dogs on the South Unit for the purpose of squirrel or rabbit hunting. 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot when hunting upland game, except turkey (see §32.2(k)). We allow the possession of lead shot for hunting turkey. 7. We close all upland game hunts during quota modern gun and quota muzzleloader deer hunts. 8. We allow spring squirrel hunting with the concurrent State spring season dates. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A8, A10, A11, A12, and A14 apply. 2. Archery deer and turkey seasons on the North Unit will begin with the concurrent State archery season and end January 31. 3. Archery deer and turkey seasons on the South Unit will begin with the concurrent State archery season and end November 30. 4. Modern gun quota deer season is the first 3 days of the State season for the North and South Units. We require a quota permit. You may take one deer of either sex. 5. The muzzleloader quota deer season is the first 3 days of the State season for the North and South units. We require a quota permit. You may take one deer of either sex. 6. We allow modern guns on the North Unit as per dates indicated in the general user brochure. We only allow take of one legal buck. 7. You may only hunt the North and South Unit by muzzleloader with a quota hunt permit. You may only take one deer of either sex. We list the season in the refuge hunt brochure/permit. 8. We allow muzzleloader guns on the North Unit for 6 consecutive days following the 3-day muzzleloader quota hunt. 9. State deer limits apply to archery hunting season except during the refuge muzzleloader and modern gun season. 10. We close all nonquota hunting during the quota deer hunts. 11. We do not open to the bear season on all refuge-owned lands, including those lands in Trusten Holder Wildlife Management Area. 12. If you harvest deer and turkey on the refuge, you must immediately record the zone 660 on your hunting license and later at an official check station. 13. We prohibit muzzleloader and modern gun deer hunting in the Kansas Lake Area after October 30 of each year. 14. We close refuge lands on the North Unit to all deer hunting and fall turkey hunting when the White River gauge reading at St. Charles reaches 23 feet (8.4 m), as reported by the National Weather Service in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, and will reopen these lands when the same gauge reading in this newspaper falls to or below 21 feet (6.3 m). 15. We close refuge lands on the South Unit to all deer hunting and fall turkey hunting when the White River gauge reading at St. Charles reaches 23 feet (8.4 m) and the gauge at Lock and Dam # 1 reaches 145 feet (43.5 m) simultaneously as reported by news release and will reopen these lands when the same gauge reading reaches 21 feet (6.3 m) and 143 feet (42.9 m), respectively, as reported by news release. 16. We restrict access and refuge use during quota hunts to quota permit holders. We require a quota permit for all use during quota deer hunts. 17. We prohibit hunting with the aid of bait, salt, or ingestible attractant (see §32.2(h)). 18. We prohibit the use of dogs and/or horses other than specified in the general user permit. 19. We prohibit all forms of organized drives. 20. We prohibit firearm hunting from or across roadways, levees, and maintained utility rights-of-way for deer only. 21. We prohibit hunting from a tree in which a metal object has been driven to support a hunter. 22. We prohibit leaving a hunt stand after a hunt season. 23. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 24. We prohibit modern gun and muzzleloader deer hunting on Kansas Lake Area after October 30. 25. You may take beaver, nutria, and feral hog incidental to any daytime refuge hunt with weapons allowed for that hunt. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging on desigated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A8 and A10 apply. 2. We allow fishing year-round in LaGrue, Essex, Prairie, Scrubgrass and Brooks Bayous, Big Island Chute, Moon and Belknap Lakes next to Arkansas Highway 1, Indian Bay, the Arkansas Post Canal and adjacent drainage ditches; those borrow ditches located adjacent to the west bank of that portion of the White River Levee north of the Arkansas Power and Light Company powerline right-of-way; and all refuge-owned waters located north of Arkansas Highway 1. We open all other refuge waters to sport fishing from March 1 through November 30 unless posted otherwise. 3. We require a refuge Special Use Permit to fish with any type tackle other than hook and line. 4. We allow frogging on all refuge-owned waters open for sport fishing as follows: We allow frogging on the South Unit from the beginning of the State season through November 30; we allow frogging on the North Unit for the entire State season. 5. We allow the use of bow and arrow for taking bullfrogs or fish by a refuge Special Use Permit. 6. We allow crawfishing. 7. We require a Special Use Permit for all commercial fishing on the refuge in addition to compliance with State regulations governing commercial fishing. 8. We allow commercial fishing on the North Unit year-round. We prohibit commercial turtling on both the North and South Units year-round. 9. We allow commercial fishing on the South Unit October 1 through November 30 and annually when the White River exceeds 23.5 feet (7 m) at the St. Charles, Arkansas gauge. 10. We prohibit take or possession of any freshwater mussels, and we do not open to mussel shelling. 11. You must reset trotlines when receding water levels expose them, and you cannot leave them unattended. The ends of trotlines must consist of a length of cotton line that extends from the points of attachment into the water. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6689, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55184, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62040, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 45366, Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 46393, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 65 FR 30778, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56400, Sept. 18, 2000; 68 FR 57316, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54365, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54160, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Cibola National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.22 Arizona for regulations. Clear Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots, moorhens, and snipe is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Air-thrust and inboard waterthrust boats are not permitted. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of pronghorn antelope is permitted on the controlled “U” Unit of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters may hunt only in the unit for nine (9) consecutive days beginning on the first Saturday following the third Wednesday in August. 2. Access to the unit is permitted only through the gate located on Clear Lake Road. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Colusa National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 2. Each hunter may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field. 3. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We prohibit bicycles and other conveyances. 4. We prohibit building or maintaining fires (see §27.95 of this chapter), except in portable gas stoves. 5. You may only enter or exit at designated locations (see §27.31 of this chapter). 6. Vehicles may only stop at designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit the dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas. 7. We only allow overnight stays in vehicles, motor homes, and trailers at the check station parking area. 8. You must restrain dogs on a leash within all designated parking areas (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant only in the free-roam areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A8 apply. 2. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed conveyances. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Delevan National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 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. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed conveyances. 5. You may possess no more than 25 shells while in the field. 6. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 7. No person may build or maintain fires, except in portable gas stoves. 8. You may enter or exit only at designated locations. 9. Vehicles may stop only at designated parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of passengers or equipment, or stopping between designated parking areas. 10. We only allow overnight stays in vehicles, motor homes, and trailers at the check station parking area. 11. You must restrain dogs on a leash within all designated parking areas (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant only in the free-roam areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We do not allow pheasant hunting in the spaced blind area except during a special 1-day-only pheasant hunt on the first Monday after the opening of the State pheasant hunting season. 2. You may possess 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. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed conveyances. 4. You may possess no more than 25 shells while in the field. 5. No person may build or maintain fires, except in portable gas stoves. 6. You may enter or exit only at designated locations. 7. Vehicles may stop only at designated parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of passengers or equipment, or stopping between designated parking areas. 8. Conditions A10 and A11 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting in tidal areas, including salt marshes, sloughs, mudflats, and open waters of the San Francisco Bay. Unless posted in the field and/or noted below, we allow hunting by boat in all refuge tidal areas up to the mean high-water line. We close the following tidal areas to hunting and/or shooting: i. Newark Slough to hunting and shooting from its source to Hetch-Hetchy Aqueduct, a distance of 3 ii. Dumbarton Point Marsh to the Hetch-Hetchy Aqueduct (west side of Newark Slough); and iii. The headwaters of Mallard Slough (Artesian Slough) in the vicinity of the Environmental Education Center to hunting, as designated by posted signs. 2. We allow hunting in the 17 salt evaporation ponds listed below. These ponds are surrounded by levees and were formerly part of the San Francisco Bay. We have not opened any other ponds. i. Ponds R1 and R2 in the Ravenswood Unit. These ponds are located on the west side of the Dumbarton Bridge between Ravenswood Slough and Highway 84. You may access these ponds only by foot or bicycle from either of two trailheads off Highway 84. We prohibit hunting within 300 feet (90 m) of Highway 84. These ponds will be open 7 days a week. ii. Ponds M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, and A19 in the Mowry Slough Unit. These ponds are located on the east side of the Bay between Mowry Slough and Coyote Creek. You may only access these ponds by boat. You may land your boat at specific points on the Bay side of the levee as designated by refuge signs. You may pull your boat across the levee from the Bay. We prohibit hunting within 300 feet (90 m) of the Union Pacific Railroad track. These ponds will be open 7 days a week. iii. Ponds AB1, A2E, AB2, A3N, and A3W in the Alviso Unit. These ponds are located on the west side of the Bay between Stevens Creek and Guadalupe Slough. You must obtain a refuge Special Use Permit to hunt these ponds. Access to Ponds AB1 and A2E will be from the Crittenden Lane Trailhead in Mountain View. Access to Ponds A3W will be from the Carl Road Trailhead in Sunnyvale. Access to Ponds A3N and AB2 is by boat from the other ponds. We allow hunting only from existing hunting blinds. We allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays on these ponds. iv. Ponds A5, A7, and A8N in the Alviso Unit. These ponds are located on the south end of the Bay between Guadalupe Slough and Alviso Slough. You must obtain a refuge Special Use Permit to hunt these ponds. Access is via walking and bicycling from the Gold Street gate in Alviso. We allow hunting from existing hunting blinds and by walking pond levees. We allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays on these ponds. 3. During the 2 weekends before the opening of the hunt season, you may bring a boat into Ponds AB1, A2E, AB2, A3N, A3W, A5, A7, and A8N and moor it at a designated site only if authorized by a valid refuge Special Use Permit. These boats will be used to access the hunting blinds and will stay in the pond during the hunt season. You must remove your boat within 2 weeks following the close of the hunt season. We allow nonmotorized boats and motorized boats powered by electric or 4-stroke gasoline motors only. 4. You may maintain an existing blind in the ponds open to hunting if you have a valid refuge Special Use Permit, but the blind will be open for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. We prohibit pit blinds or digging into the levees (see §27.92 of this chapter). 5. You must remove all decoys and other personal property (except personal boats authorized by a refuge Special Use Permit) from the refuge by legal sunset. You must remove all trash, including shotshell hulls, when leaving hunting areas (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 6. Hunters may enter closed areas of the refuge to retrieve downed birds, provided they leave all weapons in a legal hunting area. We encourage the use of retriever dogs. You must keep your dog(s) under immediate control of the handler at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). Dogs must remain inside a vehicle or be on a leash until they are on the ponds or on the levees (Ponds R1, 2, A5, 7, and 8N only) as a part of the hunt. 7. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 8. You must keep firearms unloaded (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) until you are within the designated hunt area. 9. We prohibit target practice on the refuge or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 10. At the Ravenswood Unit only, we only allow portable blinds or construction of temporary blinds of natural materials that readily decompose. We prohibit collection of these natural materials from the refuge (see §27.51 of this chapter). You must remove portable blinds (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by legal sunset. Temporary blinds become available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis on subsequent days. We prohibit permanent blinds, pit blinds, or digging into the levees (see §27.92 of this chapter). We prohibit entry into closed areas of the refuge prior to the hunt season in order to scout for hunting sites or to build blinds. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from land at the Coyote Creek Lagoon in Fremont, the Faber-Laumeister Unit in East Palo Alto, the Dumbarton Fishing Pier, and along the San Francisco Bay shoreline within 2. We open fishing areas daily (except we close the Dumbarton Fishing Pier and adjacent shoreline on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day). We open the Dumbarton Fishing Pier from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 1 through March 31 and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. April 1 through October 31. We open Coyote Creek Lagoon and Faber-Laumeister Unit from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We prohibit the collection of bait of any type from the refuge except from the Dumbarton Fishing Pier, where it is legal to collect bait for noncommercial purposes. 4. We prohibit the use of balloons to float hooks and bait farther than hand casting. 5. We prohibit personal watercraft (e.g., Jet Skis, waterbikes) on the refuge. Havasu National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.22 Arizona for regulations. Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, common moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require adults age 18 or older to accompany youth hunters age 16 and under. No more than three youth hunters may accompany one adult hunter. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 3. We prohibit public access into or through closed areas and designate closed areas as nonretrieval zones. 4. You may only use portable blinds in the free-roam hunting areas (i.e., all hunt areas except Salmon Creek Unit). 5. You must remove all blinds, decoys, shell casings, and other personal equipment and refuse from the refuge at the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) . 6. We require hunters to restrain dogs inside vehicles except when using them for authorized hunting purposes (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 7. On the Salmon Creek Unit, we allow hunting on Tuesdays and Saturdays (except Federal holidays), and hunters must possess and carry a valid daily refuge permit. We issue refuge permits prior to each hunt by random drawing conducted at the check station 1 8. On the Salmon Creek Unit, you may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per day. 9. On the Salmon Creek Unit, we restrict hunters to within 100 feet (30 meters) of the assigned hunt site except for placing and retrieving decoys, retrieving downed birds, or traveling to and from the parking area. You must unload firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while transporting them between the parking lot and designated blind sites. 10. We open the waters of Hookton Slough (including Teal Island) and White Slough (including Egret Island) to hunting on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, Federal holidays, and the opening and closing day of the State waterfowl hunting season. We have not opened the portion of the Hookton Slough unit between the dike and Hookton Road to hunting and firearms. We have not opened the boat dock on the Hookton Slough Unit to hunting and firearms and restrict use to nonmotorized boats only. 11. We open the Table Bluff Unit (southwest corner of South Bay) to hunting. 12. We open portions of the Eureka Slough and Jacoby Creek Units to hunting. We designate the Eureka Slough and Jacoby Creek Units as boat access only. On the Eureka Slough and Jacoby Creek Units, we prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 meters) of Highway 101. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We allow fishing from the designated shoreline trail and dock (for nonmotorized boats only) at the Hookton Slough Unit from legal sunrise to legal sunset, only using pole and line or rod and reel. Imperial National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.22 Arizona for regulations. Kern National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots and moorhens is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters assigned to the spaced blind unit must travel to and from parking areas and blind sites with firearms unloaded. 2. Hunters assigned to the spaced blind unit must remain within 100 feet of the numbered steel post (blind site) except when pursuing cripples, placing decoys or traveling to and from the parking area. 3. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field. 4. Hunters must park in assigned lots. 5. Only nonmotorized boats are permitted. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Pheasant hunting is only permitted in the free roam unit. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. 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 1:00 p.m. on all California portions of the refuge with the following exceptions: a. The refuge manager may designate up to 6 afternoon special youth or disabled hunter waterfowl hunts per season; and b. The refuge manager may designate up to 3 days per week of afternoon waterfowl hunting for the general public after December 1. 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. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 7. You may use only nonmotorized 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 may possess 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. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and moorhen on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must unload firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) before transporting them between parking areas and blind sites. Unloaded means that no ammunition is in the chamber or magazine of the firearm. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per day after leaving the parking lot. 3. Each hunter must remain inside his or her assigned blind, except for placing decoys, retrieving downed birds, and traveling to and from the parking area. We prohibit shooting from outside the blind. 4. Dogs must remain under the immediate control of their owners at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Modoc National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. On the opening weekend of the hunting season, hunters must possess and carry a refuge permit issued through random drawing to hunters with advance reservations only. 2. After the opening weekend of the hunting season, we only allow hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Hunters must check-in and out of the refuge by using self-service permits. Hunters must completely fill out the “Refuge Hunt Permit” portion of the permit and deposit it in the drop box prior to hunting. The hunter must possess and carry the “Record of Kill” portion of the permit while on the refuge and turned in prior to exiting the hunting area. 3. In the designated spaced blind area, you must remain within 50 feet (15 m) of the established blind stake for the blind assigned to you. 4. We require adults age 18 or older to accompany youth hunters age 15 and under. 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less after leaving the parking area. 6. In the free-roam hunting areas, you may only use portable blinds or blinds constructed of vegetation. 7. You must remove all blinds, decoys, shell casings, other personal equipment, and refuse from the refuge at the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 8. Hunters must enter and exit the hunting area from the two designated hunt parking lots, which we open 1 9. We only allow access to the hunt area by foot, bicycle, and nonmotorized cart. We prohibit bicycles in the hunt area during the opening weekend of the hunting season. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We limit hunting to junior hunters only, age 15 or under, possessing a valid State Junior Hunting License and refuge Junior Pheasant Hunt Permit. 2. We require adults age 18 or older to accompany junior hunters. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 4. Hunters must enter and exit the hunting area from the two designated hunt parking lots. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing only on Dorris Reservoir in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit fishing from October 1 through January 31. 2. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We only allow walk-in access to Dorris Reservoir from February 1 through March 31. 4. We only allow use of boats on Dorris Reservoir from April 1 through September 30. Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 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 may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 5. You may possess no 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. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed conveyances. 7. No person may build or maintain fires, except in portable gas stoves. 8. You may enter or exit only at designated locations. 9. Vehicles may stop only at designated parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas. 10. We only allow overnight stays in vehicles, motor homes, and trailers at the check station parking area. 11. You must restrain dogs on a leash within all designated parking areas (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant only in the free-roam areas on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We do not allow pheasant hunting in the spaced blind area except during a special 1-day-only pheasant hunt on the first Monday after the opening of the State pheasant hunting season. 2. You may possess 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. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed conveyances. 4. You may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field. 5. No person may build or maintain fires, except in portable gas stoves. 6. You may enter or exit only at designated locations. 7. Vehicles may stop only at designated parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas. 8. Conditions A10 and A11 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow shotgun hunting. 2. You must unload firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) before transporting them between parking areas and hunting areas. “Unloaded” means that no ammunition is in the chamber or magazine of the firearm. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 4. We prohibit hunting within 50 feet (15 m) of any landward boundary adjacent to private property. 5. We prohibit hunting within 150 yards (45 m) of any occupied dwelling, house, residence, or other building or any barn or other outbuilding used in connection therewith. 6. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic or boat only. We prohibit bicycles or other conveyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed conveyances. 7. We prohibit fires on the refuge, except we allow portable gas stoves on gravel bars (see §27.95(a) of this chapter). 8. We allow camping on gravel bars up to 7 days during any 30-day period. We prohibit camping on all other refuge lands. 9. We open the refuge for day-use access from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. We allow access during other hours on gravel bars only (see condition A8). 10. We require dogs to be kept on a leash, except for hunting dogs engaged in authorized hunting activities, and under the immediate control of a licensed hunter (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 11. We prohibit permanent blinds. You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, by one hour after legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 12. We prohibit cutting or removal of vegetation for blind construction or for making trails (see §27.51 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, turkey, and quail on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow shotgun and archery hunting. 2. Conditions A3 through A10 and A12 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of black-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A4, A5, A7, A8, A9, A12, and B1 apply. 2. We prohibit construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms ladders or screw-in foot pegs. 3. You must remove all personal property, including stands, from the refuge by one hour after legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A7, A8, A9, and A12 apply. 2. On Packer Lake, due to primitive access, we only allow boats up to 14 feet (4.2 m) and canoes. Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and moorhen on a hunt area along the Salinas River on the southeast portion of the refuge, as designated by posted signs, in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells while on the refuge (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less. 2. Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We do not allow bicycles and other conveyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed conveyances. 3. You must keep firearms unloaded until you are within the designated hunt area. 4. We only allow dogs engaged in hunting activities on the refuge during the waterfowl season. Hunters must keep their dog(s) under their immediate control at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit training of dogs on the refuge. We prohibit other domesticated animals or pets. 5. We prohibit target practice on the refuge or any nonhunting discharge of weapons (see §27.42 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] San Luis National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only use portable blinds, temporary blinds constructed of natural materials, or existing concrete blinds. We prohibit cutting or breaking woody vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). 2. You must remove all portable blinds, decoys, and other personal equipment from the refuge following each day's hunt. 3. You must dismantle any temporary blinds constructed of natural materials at the end of each day. 4. You may only hunt snipe within the free-roaming portion of the San Luis Unit waterfowl hunting area. 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less after leaving your assigned parking lot or boat launch. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. We prohibit the use of motorized boats in the free-roam units with the exception of the Frietas Unit. 11. We do not allow vehicle trailers of any type or size to be in the refuge hunt areas at any time or to be left unattended at any location on the refuge. 12. Dogs must remain under the immediate control of their owners at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasants on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less while in the field. 2. Dogs must remain under the immediate control of their owners at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset, 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. 2. We only allow the use of pole and line or rod and reel to take gamefish, and anglers must attend their equipment at all times. 3. We prohibit the use of any boat, float tube, or other floating aid/device. San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Unless posted in the field and/or noted below, we only allow hunting in the open waters of San Pablo Bay and its navigable sloughs. We have not opened the following areas to hunting: i. Lower Tubbs Island; ii. Lower Tubbs Setback; iii. Cullinan Ranch Unit; and iv. Within 300 feet (90 m) of Highway 37. 2. You may only hunt from a boat or a floating blind. We prohibit walk-in hunting on the refuge. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less while in the field. 4. You must remove all decoys, boats, and other personal property from the refuge at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). Hunters must remove all trash, including shotshell hulls, when leaving hunting areas (see §27.94 of this chapter). 5. We allow temporary floating blinds on the refuge subject to refuge manager approval. We allow blind installation beginning on October 1, but hunters must remove blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) by February 1. Temporary floating blinds become available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis on subsequent days. We prohibit entry to closed areas of the refuge prior to the hunting season in order to scout for hunting sites. 6. We only allow dogs engaged in hunting activities on the refuge during waterfowl season. We prohibit other domesticated animals or pets. Hunters must keep their dog(s) under their immediate control at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit training of dogs on the refuge. 7. We prohibit digging into levees or slough channels. 8. We prohibit target practice on the refuge or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 9. We allow foot access through the refuge to the State's Tolay Creek Unit for waterfowl hunting. You must unload and either break down or case all shotguns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while in transit through the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant only in areas of the Tolay Creek Unit designated by posted signs in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only hunt on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less while in the field. 3. You may only access the Tolay Creek Unit by foot or bicycle. 4. We only allow dogs engaged in hunting activities on the refuge during pheasant season. We prohibit other domesticated animals or pets. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots, and moorhens is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters using the Union Tract must use goose decoys. 2. You must hunt from assigned blinds on the Union Tract and within 100 feet (30 m) of blind sites on the Hazard Tract, except when shooting to retrieve crippled birds. 3. Firearms must be unloaded while being transported between parking areas and blind sites. 4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted only on designated areas of the refuge inundated by the Salton Sea subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted from April 1 through September 30. 2. Only boat fishing is permitted. Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and moorhen on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting on Sun River Unit only on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 2. We will select hunters through a random drawing process conducted at the refuge. Hunters should bring a copy of their refuge notification on the day of their hunt. Hunters should contact the refuge manager for additional information. 3. We require adults, age 18 or older, to accompany hunters under age 16. 4. We prohibit bicycles or other conveyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should contact the refuge manager regarding allowed conveyances. 5. You must unload firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) before transporting them between parking areas and spaced-blind areas. “Unloaded” means that no ammunition is in the chamber or magazine of the firearm. 6. We restrict hunters to their assigned spaced-blind except when they are placing or retrieving decoys, traveling to and from the parking area, retrieving downed birds, or when shooting to retrieve cripples. 7. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less. 8. We prohibit fires on the refuge (see §27.95(a) of this chapter). 9. We allow vehicles to stop only at designated parking areas. We prohibit dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas. 10. We allow only nonmotorized boats to access water blinds. 11. You must remove all decoys, personal equipment, shotshell hulls, and refuse from the refuge by 12:30 p.m. (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 12. Junior hunters must possess a valid Junior Hunting License. 13. We allow the use of hunting dogs for retrieving birds, provided the dogs remain under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Sutter National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 2. You may possess no 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. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed conveyances. 4. No person may build or maintain fires, except in portable gas stoves. 5. You may enter or exit only at designated locations. 6. Vehicles may stop only at designated parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas. 7. We only allow overnight stays in vehicles, motor homes, and trailers at the check station parking area. 8. You must restrain dogs on a leash within all designated parking areas (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We only allow hunting of pheasant in the free-roam areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 2. Access is by foot traffic only. We do not allow bicycles and other conveyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the Refuge Manager for allowed conveyances. 3. You may possess no more than 25 shells while in the field. 4. No person may build or maintain fires, except in portable gas stoves. 5. You may enter or exit only at designated locations. 6. Vehicles may stop only at designated parking areas. We prohibit the dropping of passengers or equipment or stopping between designated parking areas. 7. Conditions A7 and A8 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Tule Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. 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. on all California portions of the refuge with the following exceptions: a. The refuge manager may designate up to six afternoon special youth or disabled hunter waterfowl hunts per season; and b. The refuge manager may designate up to 3 days per week of afternoon waterfowl hunting for the general public after December 1. 3. We do not allow possession of any loaded firearms more than 200 feet (60 m) from the established blind stakes. You select blind sites by lottery at the beginning of each hunt day. You may shoot only from within your assigned blind site. 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. You may possess 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. You may possess 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] [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29084, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6689, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55184, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 5067, Jan. 25, 1995; 60 FR 62041, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46393, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46915, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30778, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56401, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46354, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54374, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54161, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots, snipe and mourning doves is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe and dove hunting are permitted only during the waterfowl hunting season. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, cottontail rabbit, black-tailed and white-tailed jackrabbit is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: Hunting is permitted only when the respective State season coincides with the refuge waterfowl hunting season. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of migratory game birds is allowed on designated areas of the refuge pursuant to State law. 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 may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of pronghorn antelope is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Anglers may not fish between June 1 and July 31 each year. 2. Anglers may fish only during daylight hours. Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunters may hunt geese, ducks, coots, and mourning doves only in designated areas of the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt cottontail rabbits only in designated areas of the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt mule deer and elk only in designated areas of the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish only in designated areas of the refuge. Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots, snipe and mourning doves is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Snipe and dove hunting are permitted only during the waterfowl hunting season. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant, cottontail rabbit, black-tailed and white-tailed jackrabbit is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Hunting is permitted only when the respective State season coincides with the refuge waterfowl hunting season. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Rocky Mountain Arsenal A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing at designated times and on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a valid State fishing license and valid refuge fishing permit for all anglers age 16 and older. You must obtain and display a daily refuge fishing badge while fishing. 2. We only allow the use of rod and reel with one hook or lure per line. 3. We only allow catch and release fishing. 4. We only allow barbless hooks. 5. We only allow artificial flies or lures. 6. We prohibit the use of live bait. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6685, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62041, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 65 FR 30780, May 12, 2000; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54163, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, and goose on designated areas of the Great Meadows Unit in Stratford, Connecticut in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters to obtain an annual Special Use Permit in advance for permission to hunt in the designated hunting area. Consult the refuge manager for details on how and when to apply for a Special Use Permit. 2. Any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for hunting must abide by all the terms and conditions of the Special Use Permit. 3. You must have all applicable hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and a photographic identification in your possession while hunting on the refuge. 4. We will limit hunt days to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays during the waterfowl hunting season as established by the State. 5. We only allow shotguns. 6. You must keep firearms unloaded until you are within the designated hunting area (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 7. Access to the hunt area is by foot or boat in designated areas only. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed conveyances. 8. You may possess no more than 25 approved nontoxic shot per day while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 9. This is a waterfowl hunt only. We allow no more than two dogs per waterfowl hunting party. We prohibit dog training on the refuge. 10. During State-established youth days, licensed junior hunters may hunt in the designated hunting area when accompanied by a licensed adult hunter age 18 or older. Adults must possess a valid hunting license; however, we prohibit them carrying a firearm. 11. We prohibit the use of air-thrust and inboard water-thrust boats such as, but not limited to, hovercrafts, airboats, jet skis, watercycles, and waterbikes on all waters within the refuge boundaries. 12. We prohibit hunters launching any boats on the refuge that they cannot portage by hand. A dock and a boat ramp are not available on the refuge. 13. We prohibit pit or permanent blinds. 14. You must remove all temporary blinds, boats, decoys, and all other personal property from the refuge each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] [70 FR 54163, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of migratory game birds is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Permits are required for waterfowl hunting except on the South Upland Hunting Area. 2. Hunting of waterfowl and coots is permitted on the South Waterfowl Area, the West Waterfowl Area, and the Young Waterfowlers Area. 3. Only snow geese may be taken on the Snow Goose Area. 4. Hunting is permitted only from designated sites, except on the South Upland Hunting Area and the Snow Goose Area. 5. The maximum number of hunters permitted per blind is as follows: West Waterfowl Area—4; South Waterfowl Area—3; Young Waterfowlers Area—2. 6. The possession of a loaded shotgun while outside a blind or designated site is not permitted unless actively pursuing crippled birds. 7. Waterfowl hunters may not possess more than 15 shotgun shells per day on the West and Young Waterfowlers Hunt Areas. 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 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of turkey and deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a refuge permit except on the South Upland Hunting Area. 2. Hunting on the Headquarters Deer Hunt Area must be from designated stands only, unless actively tracking or retrieving wounded deer. 3. We require a valid State permit for turkey hunting. 4. During firearms deer season, hunters must wear in a conspicuous manner as an outer layer on the head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored orange clothing or material. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Consult the refuge hunting brochure for specific information regarding species, areas, and days open to hunting, rules, and regulations. 2. We require a refuge permit and fee for waterfowl hunting. 3. Refuge hunt dates will correspond with State-established migratory game bird seasons. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland species on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Consult the refuge hunting brochure for specific information regarding species, areas, and days open to hunting, rules, and regulations. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 3. We do not allow upland game hunting beginning March 1 through August 31. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Consult the refuge hunting brochure for specific information regarding areas and days open to hunting, rules, and specific regulations. 2. You may use only portable tree stands and must remove them from the refuge following each day's hunt. 3. During the firearm deer season, hunters must wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (10.16 m2 ) of solid-colored hunter orange clothing or material. 4. We require a refuge permit and fee for deer hunting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Consult refuge regulations regarding access areas, launch points, and motor restrictions. 2. We allow fishing only from sunrise to sunset in all areas except those areas marked by signs as closed to public entry. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29074, May 18, 1993; 60 FR 62041, Dec. 4, 1995; 65 FR 30781, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56401, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46355, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge waterfowl hunt permit while hunting. 2. We allow hunting in the interior of the refuge south of latitude line 26.27.130. We have not opened to hunting from the perimeter canal or levee and those areas posted as closed. 3. The refuge open waterfowl season is concurrent with the State season. The refuge does not participate in any early experimental seasons. Hunters may only take duck and coot. 4. We do not open to hunting on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Christmas Day. 5. Refuge hunting hours are from 6. Hunters must only enter and leave the refuge at the Headquarters Area (Boynton Beach) and the Hillsboro Area (Boca Raton) (see §27.31 of this chapter). 7. Hunters must unload and case or dismantle firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) when outside of hunting area and when en route to or from the hunting area. Hunters may only use no greater than .10 gauge shotguns. We prohibit all other firearms or weapons (see §§27.42 and 27.43 of this chapter). 8. We only allow temporary blinds of native vegetation. We prohibit the taking, removing, or destroying of refuge vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). 9. Hunters must remove decoys and other personal property (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the hunting area each day. 10. We encourage the use of dogs to retrieve dead or wounded waterfowl. Dogs must remain under the immediate control of the owner at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit pets at all other times. 11. A hunter must complete a daily bag report card and place it in an entrance fee canister each day. 12. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must have completed a hunter education course. 13. We only allow boats equipped with outboards or electric motors and nonmotorized boats. We prohibit airboats, Hovercraft, and personal watercraft (Go Devils, Jet Skis, jet boats, and Wave Runners). We recommend all boats operating within the hunt area fly a 12 inch by 12 inch (30 cm × 30 cm) orange flag, 10 feet (3 m) above the vessel's waterline. 14. We prohibit motorized vehicles of any type on the levees and undesignated routes (see §27.31 of this chapter). 15. For emergencies or to report violations, contact law enforcement personnel at 561–936–4100. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. Special black bass regulations are in effect within the boundaries of the refuge. The daily creel limit is five black bass per person, per day, where only one bass may be over 14 inches (35 cm) in length. 3. We allow fishing south of a line of latitude of 26.27.130 and in the rim canal in the rest of the refuge. We prohibit fishing in Management Compartments A, B, and C, and those areas posted as closed to fishing or the public. 4. We only allow the use of rods and reels and poles and lines, and anglers must attend them at all times. 5. We prohibit commercial fishing and the taking of frogs, turtles, and other wildlife (see §27.21 of this chapter). 6. We prohibit the possession or use of cast nets, seines, trot lines, jugs, gigs, and other fishing devices. 7. Anglers may only launch boats at the Headquarters Area (Boynton Beach), the Hillsboro Area (Boca Raton), and 20 Mile Bend (West Palm Beach). 8. We only allow boats equipped with outboards or electric motors and nonmotorized boats. We prohibit airboats, Hovercraft, personal watercraft (Go Devils, Jet Skis, jet boats, and Wave Runners). We recommend that all boats operating within the hunt area fly a 12 inch by 12 inch (30 cm × 30 cm) orange flag, 10 feet (3 m) above the vessel's waterline. 9. We prohibit motorized vehicles of any type on the levees and undesignated routes (see §27.31 of this chapter). 10. For emergencies or to report violations, contact law enforcement personnel at 561–936–4100. Law enforcement officers monitor VHF Channel 16. Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow salt water sport fishing year-round in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We will close a 300 foot (90 m) buffer zone beginning at mean high tide line and extending into the waters around Seahorse Key to all public entry from March 1 through June 30. Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. 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 fishing on the refuge year round subject to the following condition: You must fish in accordance with State regulations. Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted only from sunrise to sunset. 2. Fishing is permitted year-round, from refuge beaches only. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We allow salt water fishing along the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon year-round in accordance with State regulations. 3. We prohibit commercial fishing and the taking of frogs, turtles, and other wildlife (see §27.21 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit motorized vehicles of any type on the fire roads, undesignated routes, and areas posted as closed (see §27.31 of this chapter). 5. For emergencies or to report violations, contact law enforcement personnel at 561–936–4100. Law enforcement officers monitor VHF Channel 16. J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit fishing and crabbing in all waters of the Bailey Tract except for Smith Pond and Airplane Canal. 2. We allow fishing and crabbing in all other refuge waters except in areas designated as “closed to public entry”. 3. We prohibit the taking of horseshoe crabs, stone crabs, or spider crabs. 4. We prohibit the taking of blue crabs for commercial purposes. 5. We allow the recreational take of blue crabs within 150 feet (45 m) of the Wildlife Drive only with the use of dip nets. 6. Beyond 150 feet (45 m) of the Wildlife Drive we allow recreational take of blue crabs with baited lines and traps only if such devices are continuously attended/monitored and removed at the end of each day. “Attended/monitored” means that all devices used in the capture of blue crabs must be within the immediate view of the sport crabber. 7. The daily limit of blue crabs is 20 per person, of which no more than 10 shall be females. 8. We prohibit the use of cast nets within 150 feet (45 m) of a water-control structure on the Wildlife Drive. 9. We prohibit the use of personal watercraft, air-thrust boats, and hovercraft. 10. We prohibit kite-surfing or kite-boarding, wind-surfing or sail-boarding, or any similar type of activities. 11. We prohibit vessels exceeding the slow speed/minimum wake in refuge waters. 12. We only allow vessels propelled by polling, paddling, or floating in the posted “no-motor zone” of the Ding Darling Wilderness Area. All motors, including electric motors, must be in a nonuse position (out of the water) when in the “no-motor zone”. 13. We prohibit camping on all refuge lands and overnight mooring of vessels on all refuge waters. 14. You may only launch vessels at designated sites on the refuge. Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We require refuge permits. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We prohibit the use of airboats on the refuge. 3. We prohibit commercial fishing or the taking of frogs or turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit the use of snatch hooks in the refuge impoundments. 5. When boating, you must slow down and observe all manatee speed zones and caution areas. Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters to possess and carry signed refuge hunt permits for all hunts. 2. We designated open and closed refuge hunting areas on the map in the refuge hunt permit that the hunter must possess and carry. 3. You must park vehicles in a manner that does not block roads or gates (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 4. We prohibit the use of ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit horses. 6. We prohibit possession of a loaded firearm or bow and arrow (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while on a refuge road right-of-way designated for motorized vehicle travel or in any vehicle or boat. We define “loaded” as shells in the chamber or magazine or percussion cap on a muzzleloader, or arrow notched in a bow. 7. We prohibit hunting from refuge roads open to public vehicle travel. 8. We prohibit construction of permanent blinds or stands. 9. In addition to State hunter education requirements, an adult (parent or guardian) age 21 or older must supervise and must remain within sight of and in normal voice contact of the youth hunter age 15 and under. Parents or adult guardians are responsible for ensuring that hunters under age 16 do not engage in conduct that would constitute a violation of the refuge regulations. An adult may supervise no more than two youths. 10. We prohibit all commercial activities, including guiding or participating in a guided hunt. 11. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 12. We prohibit marking any tree, or other refuge feature, with flagging, litter, paint, or blaze. 13. We allow marking trails with reflective markers, but you must remove the markers (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) at the end of the refuge deer hunting season. 14. Hunters utilizing the refuge are subject to inspection of licenses, permits, hunting equipment, bag limits, vehicles, and their contents during compliance checks by refuge or State law enforcement officer. 15. Hunters must be at their vehicles by 1 hour after legal shooting time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of gray squirrel, armadillo, opossum, rabbit, raccoon, coyote, and beaver on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A15 apply. 2. The refuge upland game hunting season opens on the Monday after the refuge limited hog hunt closes and ends on February 28. 3. You may only possess .22 caliber rimfire rifle (but not .22 magnum) firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) or shotguns with shot no larger than #4 common or bows with arrows that have judo or blunt tips. We prohibit possession of arrows capable of taking big game during the upland game hunting season. 4. We allow night hunting in accordance with State regulations for raccoon and opossum on Wednesday through Saturday nights from legal sunset until legal sunrise during the month of February. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A15 apply. 2. We prohibit the use of hunting and tracking dogs for all deer and hog hunts. 3. We require quota hunt permits (issued through a random draw) for the limited deer gun hunt, limited hog hunt, and limited youth gun deer hunt. They cost $12.50. 4. Quota hunt permits are nontransferable. 5. Hunters may only use archery equipment in accordance with State archery regulations during the refuge archery season. 6. Hunters may only use muzzleloading firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) in accordance with State muzzleloader regulations during the refuge muzzleloader season. 7. We prohibit hunting from a tree in which a metal object has been driven (see §32.2(i)). 8. You may leave temporary tree stands on the refuge starting on the last weekend of August, but you must remove them by the last day of the general gun hunting season (see §27.93 of this chapter). 9. All hunters (including all persons accompanying hunters) must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of fluorescent orange visible above the waistline while hunting during all refuge deer gun hunts. 10. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game. 11. The refuge general gun season begins on the opening Saturday of the Florida State Central Management Zone, General Gun season and ends on the following Friday. It reopens on the Monday after the refuge limited deer season and ends on the following Sunday. The refuge general gun season lasts 14 days. 12. The refuge limited either-sex deer hunt is on the second Saturday and Sunday of the State Central Management Zone General Gun season. This coincides with the opening of the State's either-sex hunt deer hunting season. 13. The youth limited Gun Deer Hunt is the Saturday and Sunday following the close of the refuge general gun season. 14. The refuge limited hog hunt begins on the first Monday after the Florida State Central Management Zone General Gun (antlered deer and wild hog) season closes, and ends on the following Sunday. 15. During the limited youth hunt, an adult age 21 or older must accompany the youth, age 15 and under, but only the youth hunter may hunt and handle the firearm. 16. We confine the limited youth hunt to the Levy County portion of the refuge, and hunters must access the refuge from Levy County Road 347. 17. We allow hunting of deer (except spotted fawns), feral hog (no size or bag limit), gray squirrel, rabbit, armadillo, opossum, raccoon, beaver, and coyote during the archery season. 18. Hunters may take deer, with one or more antlers at least 5 inches (12.5 cm) in length visible above the hairline, and feral hog (no bag or size limit) during the muzzleloader and general-gun season. 19. Hunters may take hog (no size or bag limit), and a maximum of two deer per day, during the limited deer gun hunt and limited youth gun deer hunt, except only one deer may be a buck for each of the 2-day limited hunts. 20. Hunters may take hog (no size or bag limit) during the limited hog hunt. 21. We prohibit all other public entry or use of the hunting area during the limited hog, limited gun, and limited youth deer hunts. During the limited gun hunt and limited hog hunt, the Dixie Mainline road will remain open to all public vehicles, but we prohibit firearms except for permit holders. 22. Hunters must check all game harvested during all deer and hog hunts. 23. You may only take turkey during the State spring turkey hunting season. 24. You may only take bearded turkeys during the spring turkey hunt. 25. Shooting hours for spring turkey begin 26. We only allow shotguns with shot no larger than size 2 common shot or bows and arrows for spring turkey hunting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Anglers may take game and nongame fish only with pole and line or rod and reel. 2. We prohibit taking of frogs and turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). 3. We prohibit leaving boats on the refuge overnight (see §27.93 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit consumption of alcohol or possession of open alcohol containers in the public use areas of Shired Island boat launch/fishing and parking lot area and the Shell Mound fishing/recreational area (see §32.2(j)). Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a current signed refuge permit at all times while hunting on the refuge. 2. You must possess and carry a refuge waterfowl hunting quota permit while hunting areas 1 or 4, from the beginning of the regular waterfowl season through December 31. 3. You may hunt Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all Federal holidays that fall within the State's waterfowl season. 4. You may hunt in four designated areas of the refuge as delineated in the refuge hunting regulations map. We prohibit hunters entering the normal or expanded restricted areas of the Kennedy Space Center. 5. You may only hunt on refuge-established hunt days from legal shooting time until 1 p.m. 6. You may enter no earlier than 4 a.m. for the purpose of hunting. 7. We require all hunters to successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. 8. We require an adult, age 18 or older, to supervise hunters under the age 18. 9. We prohibit accessing a hunt area from Black Point Wildlife Drive, Playalinda Beach Road, or Scrub Ridge Trail (see §27.31 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit construction of permanent blinds (see §27.92 of this chapter) or digging into dikes. 11. We prohibit hunting or shooting from any portion of a dike, road, or railroad grade. 12. We prohibit hunting within 150 yards (135 m) of SR 402 or SR 406. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow you to fish, crab, clam, oyster, and shrimp in designated areas of the refuge as delineated in the refuge fishing regulations map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a current, signed refuge fishing permit at all times while fishing on the refuge. 2. We allow fishing at night in the waters of Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, Banana River, and Haulover Canal. 3. We allow launching of boats at night only from Bair's Cove, Beacon 42, and Bio Lab boat ramps. 4. We prohibit crabbing or fishing, and access for the purpose of crabbing or fishing, from Black Point Wildlife Drive or any side road connected to Black Point Wildlife Drive except L Pond Road. 5. We prohibit launching boats, canoes, or kayaks from Black Point Wildlife Drive or any side road connected to Black Point Wildlife Drive except L Pond Road. 6. Anglers and crabbers must attend their lines at all times. 7. We prohibit harvesting or possession of horseshoe crabs. 8. We prohibit use of personal watercraft, air thrust boats, and hovercraft. 9. Vessels must not exceed idle speed in Bairs Cove and KARS Marina or slow speed/minimum wake in Haulover Canal. 10. We prohibit motorized vessels in the Banana River within the posted “No-Motor Zone,” including any vessel having an attached motor or a nonattached motor capable of use (including electric trolling motor). 11. We prohibit fishing within the normal or expanded restricted areas of the Kennedy Space Center. 12. We prohibit the use of internal combustion engines within the two zones in Mosquito Lagoon. The zones include the posted waters located north of WSEG Boat Ramp and west of the Intra Coastal Waterway and the posted waters on Tiger Shoals extending from the northeast refuge boundary southward to the waters just south of Preachers Island. Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted year-round. 2. Bank fishing from spoil islands is permitted, during daylight hours only. Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Fishing is only permitted from boats, into the waters surrounding Tarpon Key. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge permits for hunting the Piney Island unit. Permits are available at no cost from the refuge office. Each hunter must possess and carry a signed hunt permit when using the hunt area. 2. You must remove blinds daily (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. Hunters may access the hunt area by boat. 4. We allow retriever dogs to recover game. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of grey squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and feral hog in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge permits for hunting upland game. Permits are available at no cost from the refuge office. Each hunter must possess and carry a signed permit while participating in a hunt. 2. Hunters must wear 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of fluorescent orange above the waistline. 3. You may use .22 caliber rim-fired rifles, shotguns with nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)), or muzzleloaders. You may use shotgun slugs, buckshot, or archery equipment to take feral hogs. We prohibit the use or possession of other weapons. You must unload all firearms for transport in vehicles (uncap muzzleloaders) (see §27.42 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit dogs in the hunt area. 5. There is no limit on the size or number of feral hogs that hunters may take. 6. We allow hunting on designated areas of the refuge. Contact the refuge office for specific dates. 7. We prohibit hunting from any named or numbered road. 8. We prohibit cleaning of game within 1,000 feet (300 m) of any developed public recreation area, game check station, or gate. 9. The refuge is only open to daylight use. 10. You must check out all game taken at a game check station. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and bearded turkey in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge permits issued by lottery. Lottery applications are available at the refuge office each year beginning in July. There is a fee for permits. Permits are nontransferable. There is an additional fee for duplicate permits. Each hunter must possess and carry a signed permit when participating in a hunt. Prior to hunting each day, you must check-in at a hunt check station as specified in the refuge hunt brochure. You must check out upon completion of hunting each day. 2. Conditions B4, B5, B8, and B10 apply. 3. We prohibit hunting from any named or numbered road (with the exception of persons hunting in the mobility impaired hunt). 4. You may access the refuge hunt areas by vehicle for prehunt scouting 2 days prior to the hunt for which you are drawn. We prohibit weapons in the hunt area during the prehunt scouting (see §27.42 of this chapter). 5. There is a two-deer limit per hunt as specified in C8 and C9 below, except in the youth hunt, where the limit is one deer per hunt as specified in C11 below. The limit for bearded turkey is one per hunt. There is no limit on feral hog. 6. We prohibit the use of deer decoys. 7. We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, or blazes. 8. There are two fall archery hunts: hunters may harvest either sex deer, bearded turkey, or feral hogs during the fall archery hunts. There will be a fall archery hunt on the Panacea and Wakulla Units. We prohibit other weapons in the hunt area (see §27.43 of this chapter). Contact the refuge office for specific dates. 9. There is a winter archery/muzzleloader hunt. Hunters may harvest doe deer, antlerless deer, bearded turkey, or feral hog. We define “antlerless deer” as deer with antlers less than 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the hairline and “antlered deer” as deer with antlers at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the hairline. If the first deer you harvest is an antlerless male, you may harvest another doe or antlerless deer as your second deer. If the first deer you harvest is a doe, you may bring it to the check station, and we will give you a permit to harvest an antlered deer. With the antlered deer permit, you may harvest any deer as your second deer. Archery equipment and muzzleloaders must meet the requirements set by the State. We prohibit other weapons in the hunt area (see §27.43 of this chapter). Contact the refuge office for specific dates. 10. There are two modern gun hunts. Modern guns must meet State requirements. We will hold one hunt on the Panacea Unit and one on the Wakulla Unit. You may harvest deer as described in C9 above. You may also harvest one bearded turkey or feral hog (no limit). Contact the refuge office for specific dates. 11. There is one youth hunt, for youths ages 10 to 15, on the St. Marks Unit in an area to be specified in the refuge hunt brochure. Hunters may harvest one deer of either sex or feral hog (no limit). An adult, age 21 or older, must accompany each youth hunter, and each adult may accompany only one youth. The adult must possess a refuge permit. Only the youth hunter may handle or discharge firearms. Contact the refuge office for specific dates. 12. There is one mobility-impaired hunt on the Panacea Unit in the area west of County Road 372. Hunters may harvest doe deer, antlerless deer, bearded turkey, or feral hog. See definition for “antlerless deer” in C9 above. We will give each hunter that harvests a doe deer a permit to harvest an antlered deer, as described in C9 above. Hunters may have an able-bodied hunter accompany them. You may transfer permits issued to able-bodied assistants. We limit those hunt teams to two deer per hunt. Contact the refuge office for specific dates. 13. There is one spring gobbler hunt. You may harvest one bearded turkey per hunt. You may only use shotguns to harvest turkey. Contact the refuge officer for specific dates. You must unload and dismantle or case weapons (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) after 1 p.m. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit taking blue crabs from impoundments or canals on the St. Marks Unit. 2. We only allow fishing in refuge lakes, ponds, and impoundments from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We allow fishing in tidal and coastal waters 24 hours per day year-round. 4. We prohibit use of boats with motors over 10 hp on any refuge lake, pond, or impoundment. 5. We allow use of boats on impoundments on the St. Marks Unit from March 15 through October 15 each year. 6. We prohibit taking of frogs or turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). 7. We prohibit use of cast nets, traps, or dip nets to take fish from any lake, pond, or impoundment on the refuge. 8. You must attend all fishing equipment. 9. We prohibit bow fishing on refuge lakes, ponds, and impoundments. 10. The interior ponds and lakes on the Panacea Unit are open year-round for bank fishing. We open vehicle access to these areas from March 15 through May 15 each year. Ponds and lakes that you can access from County Road 372 are open year-round for fishing and boating. 11. We prohibit commercial boats, air-thrust boats, and personal watercraft to launch at the saltwater boat ramp on the St. Marks Unit. 12. We prohibit air-thrust boats or personal watercraft to launch from Wakulla Beach. 13. All fish must remain in a whole condition when being transported from the refuge. St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, sambar deer, raccoon, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge permits. The permits are nontransferable and must be possessed and carried while hunting. Only signed permits are valid. We only allow people with a signed refuge hunt permit on the island during the hunt periods. 2. We restrict hunting to three hunt periods: Sambar deer, raccoon, and feral hog—November 17–19; and white-tailed deer, raccoon, and feral hog—December 15–17 and January 5–7. Hunters may check-in and set up camp sites and stands on November 16, December 14, and January 4. Hunters must leave the island and remove all equipment by 11 a.m. on November 20, December 18, and January 8. 3. Hunters must check-in at the check stations on the island. We restrict entry onto St. Vincent Island to the Indian Pass and West Pass campsites. We restrict entry during the sambar deer hunt to the West Pass Campsite. All access to hunt areas will be on foot or by bicycle from these areas. 4. We close to public entry all areas marked with eagle nesting area, shorebird closed area, or area closed signs. 5. Hunt hours are 6. We restrict camping and fires (see §27.95 of this chapter) to the two designated camping areas. We may restrict or ban fires during dry periods. 7. Hunters may set up camp after receiving their hunting permit. We allow camping beginning on the first day of the hunt period, and campers must remove all personal equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) from St. Vincent Island by 11 a.m. on Sunday of the hunt period. 8. You may only set up tree stands after you check-in, and you must remove them from the island at the end of the hunt (see §27.93 of this chapter). 9. You may only retrieve game from the closed areas if accompanied by a refuge officer. 10. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Each adult may only supervise one youth hunter. 11. We will issue permits for the white-tailed deer December and January hunts beginning at legal sunrise on the first day of the hunt period. You must obtain permits at the check station prior to accessing the hunt area. 12. We issue permits for the sambar deer hunt by computer drawing. You may obtain applications after May 15 from the refuge office (P.O. Box 447, Apalachicola, FL 32329). 13. Primitive weapons hunters (sambar deer and January white-tailed deer hunt), when outside the campsite area, must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of a solid, unbroken pattern of fluorescent orange-colored material visible above the waistline. 14. We limit weapons to muzzleloaders or bow and arrow on the sambar deer hunt and the January white-tailed deer hunt. We limit the December hunt to bow and arrow. Weapons must meet all State regulations. 15. We allow only stand, still, and stalk hunting. We prohibit man drives. 16. We prohibit the use of flagging material and/or bright eyes. We prohibit defacing of plants or trees (see §27.51 of this chapter). 17. We prohibit target practice on the refuge (see §27.42 of this chapter). You may discharge muzzleloaders at the designated discharge area between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. 18. Nonmovement stand hours for all hunts will be from legal morning shooting time until 9 a.m. 19. We prohibit discharging of weapons (including cap firing) in campgrounds (see §27.42 of this chapter). 20. Weapons must have the caps removed from muzzleloaders and arrows quivered before and after legal shooting hours. 21. Hunters must check out at the check station prior to leaving the refuge at the end of their hunt. A refuge staff member or volunteer must check the campsites before the hunters leave the refuge. 22. We prohibit motorized equipment, generators, or land vehicles (except bicycles). 23. Refuge personnel must check and tag game harvested before the hunter leaves the island. 24. We prohibit littering (see §27.94 of this chapter) and cutting of live trees (see §27.51 of this chapter). Only dead and downed wood may be cut. 25. Bag limits: i. Sambar deer hunt—two sambar deer, no limit on feral hog or raccoon. ii. Archery hunt—one white-tailed deer of either sex (no spotted fawns or spike bucks), no limits on feral hogs or raccoons. iii. Primitive weapons hunt—one white-tailed deer buck having one or more forked antlers at least 5 inches (12.5 cm) in length visible above the hairline with points greater than 1 inch (12.5 cm) in length; we issue a limited number of either-sex permits. If you have an either sex permit, the bag limit is one deer that may be antlerless or a buck legal antler configuration. There is no limit on feral hog or raccoon. 26. We prohibit bringing live game into the check station. 27. Hunters must observe quiet time in the campground between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. We prohibit loud or boisterous behavior or activity. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may fish from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We allow boats with electric motors. You must remove all other motors from the boats and secure them to a designated motor rack with a lock and chain. 3. We prohibit the use of live minnow as bait. 4. We allow fishing on Lakes 1 and 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. 6. We prohibit leaving boats and fishing gear on the refuge overnight (see §27.93 of this chapter). 7. We prohibit commercial fishing or the taking of frog or turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). 8. We only allow the use of rods and reels or poles and lines. You must attend your fishing equipment at all times. 9. You may only take fish species and fish limits authorized by State regulations. Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting daily during the early wood duck/teal season. 2. We allow only hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day within the regular State season. 3. You must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge hunt permit (free) at all times while hunting on the refuge. 4. We allow only hunting in the areas posted and shown on the refuge hunt brochure. 5. We post entry points with signs numbered 1, 2, and 3 along the south side of U.S. 41. Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. and shooting hours start 6. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of the south edge of U.S. 41 and the area signed around the small access road extending south from U.S. 41. 7. We prohibit pit blinds and permanent blinds (see §27.92 of this chapter). 8. We allow and recommend prehunt scouting from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 9. You may only take duck and coot with a shotgun (no larger than a 10 gauge). We prohibit possession of handguns and long guns. We prohibit target practice on the refuge (see §27.42 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit air-thrust boats, hovercraft, personal watercraft, and off-road vehicles at all times. We limit vessels to a maximum of a 25 hp outboard motor. We allow go-devil type motors. 11. We require all guides to purchase, possess, and carry a refuge Special Use Permit. 12. We allow and recommend use of dogs for waterfowl retrieval. Dogs must remain under the immediate control of their handlers at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). We allow dogs during prehunt scouting. 13. We allow youth hunt days in accordance with State regulations. Hunters under age 16 may hunt only with a nonhunting adult age 18 or older. Youth hunters must remain within sight and sound of the nonhunting adult. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit air-thrust boats, hovercraft, personal watercraft, and off-road vehicles in the freshwater and brackish marsh area south of U.S. 41. We limit vessels to a maximum of a 25 hp outboard motor. We allow go-devil-type motors. 2. We allow fishing in the freshwater and brackish marsh area of the refuge year-round from legal sunrise to legal sunset. You may fish the tidal and barrier island area of the refuge year-round 24 hours a day. 3. We only allow crabbing and crab pots for recreational use in the freshwater and brackish marsh area of the refuge. You may only use crab pots in accordance with State regulations. Abandoned or unchecked crab pots after 72 hours are subject to impoundment. 4. We prohibit commercial fishing and the taking of snake and frog in the freshwater and brackish marsh area of the refuge. 5. We prohibit the use of trotlines, gigs, spears, bush hooks, snatch hooks, crossbows, or bows and arrows of any type in the freshwater and brackish marsh area of the refuge. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6690, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55185, Nov. 3, 1994; 61 FR 46394, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46915, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30781, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56401, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46355, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58944, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54378, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54163, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow the use of pole and line or rod and reel, which the angler must attend at all times. 2. We allow sport fishing after legal sunset; but we prohibit all other activity after legal sunset. 3. We prohibit marking of paths or navigational routes. 4. We prohibit swimming, wading, jet skiing, and water skiing. Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry signed refuge permits on their persons at all times. You may obtain information on permits and the hunt at the refuge headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. 2. Hunters must check-in no more than 1 day in advance of the opening day of each hunt. We prohibit check-in after legal sunset of the second hunt day. 3. Each hunter may place one stand on the refuge no earlier than 1 month prior to the opening day of each hunt but must remove the stand (see §27.93 of this chapter) by the end of each hunt. 4. Hunters must check-in at the refuge dock prior to setting up camp. We require personal identification at check-in. 5. We confine hunters to the camping area until 12 p.m. (noon) of the first day of check-in; we will allow scouting from 12 p.m. (noon) until 5 p.m. 6. Within the refuge, you may only travel by foot or bicycle, except in the wilderness area where we allow only foot travel. We limit entry and exit points to the designated check stations or other specified areas. We prohibit hunters to leave by boat to reach other parts of the island. 7. You may only camp at the designated camping area. 8. You must confine fires (see §27.95 of this chapter) to the camping area. 9. We prohibit flagging, blazing, or trail-marking devices to locate stands or for any other purpose. 10. We only allow bows. We prohibit crossbows or firearms (see §§27.42 and 27.43 of this chapter). 11. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take deer. 12. You may take five deer of either sex and State bonus tags will be issued for two of these. There is no bag limit on feral hog. 13. Refuge personnel must check deer harvested during the scheduled hunt before hunters may remove them from the refuge. 14. Hunters must be on their stands from 15. We prohibit target practice except in designated areas (see §27.42 of this chapter). 16. Hunters must be off the island by 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday. 17. We close the refuge to the nonhunting public 1 day prior to and 1 day after the hunt period, as well as on hunt days. 18. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a valid hunter education card in order to hunt. 19. Youth hunters age 15 and under must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Anglers may fish in freshwater year-round from sunrise to sunset, except during managed deer hunts. 2. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors are permitted. 3. The use of live minnows as bait is not permitted. 4. Boats may not be left on the refuge overnight. 5. Anglers may bank fish into estuarine waters daily from sunrise to sunset only. Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting for white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We coordinate hunting seasons and limits with the State and annually list them in the refuge hunting brochure. 2. We require you to possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit while archery hunting. You may obtain this permit from the refuge office. 3. We require a refuge hunt permit and payment of a fee for the quota firearms hunts. You may obtain applications and information about the hunt drawing from the refuge office. 4. We require you to sign in once prior to each hunt at the refuge check station. 5. We allow access to the hunt area from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking. 6. We prohibit buckshot. 7. We prohibit flagging, blazing, painting, or any other trail-marking devices. 8. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of a road open to vehicle travel or within 200 yards (180 m) of a building. 9. We prohibit entry into the designated hunt area by nonhunters during the hunts. 10. We prohibit hunting or possession of weapons in public use or other areas posted “No Hunting Zone” or “Area Closed” or designated as no hunting areas on the hunt brochure map (see §§27.42 and 27.43 of this chapter). 11. We require you to bring any deer or hog you harvest to the refuge check station the day you kill it and before you leave the refuge. 12. We prohibit possession of field-dressed deer or hogs unless you have checked them at the refuge check station. 13. We prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages while on the refuge. 14. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 15. We require each firearms hunter to wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist. 16. We prohibit walking or trespassing on the railroad tracks to access the refuge. 17. We prohibit removal of live hog from the refuge. 18. We prohibit the use of dogs. 19. We allow the use of ATVs on refuge roads to retrieve game (see §27.31 of this chapter), but you must obtain permission from refuge staff before using the ATV. 20. We allow limited nonmotorized portable boat access at the Stone Creek parking area. 21. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations 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-round. 2. We only allow access to the refuge and fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We only allow fishing with pole and line or rod and reel. 4. We prohibit boats on all refuge waters, except the Ocmulgee River, where we allow boats. 5. We prohibit leaving boats or other personal equipment on the refuge overnight (see §27.93 of this chapter). 6. The minimum size limit for largemouth bass is 14 inches (490 cm). Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.20 Alabama for regulations. Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge permit on their person at all times. We require payment of a fee for the quota gun hunt only. You may obtain information on permits, quota hunt applications, and quota hunt drawings at the refuge headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. 2. Each hunter may place one stand on the refuge during the week (Monday through Friday only) preceding each hunt, but you must remove stands by the end of each hunt (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. Hunters must be on their stands from 4. We prohibit use of flagging, blazing, or trail-marking devices to locate stands or for any other purpose. 5. We prohibit hunting closer than 100 yards (90 m) to State Highway 131, the refuge entrance drive, refuge headquarters, Barbour River Landing, Barbour River Road, or Gould's Cemetery. 6. We require personal identification at check-in. 7. To hunt during the morning stand hours, bow hunters must enter the refuge through the refuge entrance gate only, between 5 a.m. and 6 a.m. We will allow hunters to exit and re-enter through the entrance gate only, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. After 4 p.m. we prohibit entry to the refuge. 8. During the archery hunt, we will restrict vehicles to the auto tour route (see §27.31 of this chapter) and allow two-way traffic. 9. During the archery hunt, we only allow bows. 10. We require gun hunters to check-in at the refuge headquarters between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. and park in designated areas prior to hunting. We prohibit entry by boat. 11. You may take three deer of either sex (State bonus deer tags will be issued for two of these). There is no bag limit on feral hog. 12. During the gun hunt, you must only use shotguns with slugs 20 gauge or larger. 13. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 14. Gun hunters must wear an outer garment with a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of hunter-orange material above the waistline. 15. Refuge personnel must check deer harvested during refuge hunts before leaving the refuge. 16. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game. 17. We will close the refuge to the nonhunting public on all hunt days. 18. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a valid hunter education card in order to hunt. 19. Youth hunters age 15 and under must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Anglers may fish in estuarine waters year round from sunrise to sunset daily. 2. Bank fishing into estuarine waters is permitted only from sunrise to sunset. 3. Anglers may use the Barbour River public boat ramp as public access year-round from 4:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (midnight), daily. However, anglers may not use the Barbour River public boat ramp as access from 12:01 a.m. to 3:59 a.m. daily. Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of rabbit, squirrel, bobwhite quail, and turkey on the Cowhouse Unit of the refuge. The season will be consistent with the adjacent Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area and in accordance with State hunting regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow foot and bicycle traffic on the refuge portion of Cowhouse Island. 2. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve during quail hunts. 3. For more information, contact the refuge at 912–496–7836. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of turkey only on the Cowhouse Island Unit of the refuge. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog at the Suwannee Canal Recreation Area, the Pocket Unit, and Cowhouse Island Unit in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. In the Pocket Unit: i. We only allow archery hunting and foot traffic. ii. You must sign-in and out. iii. You must remove tree stands daily (see §27.93 of this chapter). iv. We prohibit dogs. 2. In the Suwannee Canal Unit: i. We only allow two ii. We require a refuge permit through refuge lottery, which interested parties should enter before August 31 (fee will be announced). iii. Hunters must remain on stands from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 9 a.m. iv. You must sign-in and sign out. v. You must tag your deer with special refuge tags. There is a limit of two deer of either sex. vi. We only zone Chesser Island Hunt area to accommodate wheelchair hunters. vii. Conditions B3, C1iii, and C1iv apply. viii. We prohibit dogs. 3. In the Cowhouse Island Unit: i. Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area rules, regulations, dates, and times apply. ii. Conditions B1, B3, C1iii, and C1iv apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow motorized boats with motors 10 hp or less. 2. We prohibit possession of live bait fish. 3. We only allow the use of pole and line or rod and reel. 4. In the Suwannee Canal unit: i. We prohibit fishing in the boat basin. ii. We prohibit fishing in ponds and canals along the Swamp Island Drive. iii. We reserve the porch and canal area behind the visitor center for youth age 15 and under and physically disabled. 5. Condition B3 applies. Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit upland game hunting during refuge deer or turkey hunts. 2. We coordinate hunting seasons for raccoon and opossum with the State and annually list them in the refuge hunt brochure. 3. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit while hunting. You may obtain the permit from the refuge office. 4. We require a refuge hunt permit to hunt on the Hitchiti Experimental Forest in accordance with refuge hunting seasons and regulations. 5. We prohibit hunting or possessing weapons in areas posted “No Hunting Zone” or “Area Closed” or designated as no hunting areas on the hunt brochure map (see §§27.42 and 27.43 of this chapter). 6. The refuge is a day-use-only area, with the exception of legal hunting activities. 7. We allow access to the hunt area for quail, squirrel, and rabbit hunting from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking. 8. We allow hunting for raccoon and opossum from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the days listed as open in the refuge hunt brochure. 9. We only allow .22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms for raccoon and opossum hunting. 10. You may use dogs on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. 11. You must keep your dogs confined or on a leash except when hunting, and you must remove your dogs upon your departure from the refuge (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting for white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B4, B5, and B6 apply. 2. We coordinate hunting seasons and limits with the State and annually list them in the refuge hunting brochure. 3. We require you to possess and carry a signed refuge permit while archery hunting. You may obtain this permit from the refuge office. 4. We require a refuge hunt permit and payment of a fee for the quota firearms hunts. You may obtain applications and information about the hunt drawing from the refuge office. 5. We have a special deer hunt for disabled hunters confined to wheelchairs. You may obtain information about this hunt from the refuge office. 6. We prohibit entry into designated hunt area by nonhunters during the hunts. 7. We allow access to the hunting area from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking except in the designated campground at Pippins Lake. You must have a refuge hunting permit to enter and use the campground. 8. We prohibit buckshot. 9. We only allow alcoholic beverages in the designated campground. 10. We prohibit flagging, blazing, painting, or any other trail-marking devices. 11. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of a road open to vehicle travel or within 200 yards (180 m) of a building. 12. You must bring any deer, turkey, or hog you harvest to the refuge check station intact, except entrails, the day you kill them and before you leave the refuge. We prohibit possession of dressed deer, turkey, or hog unless you have checked them at the refuge check station. 13. We prohibit ATVs on the refuge except by disabled hunters with a refuge Special Use Permit. 14. We prohibit target practice on the refuge, including the shooting of firearms or bows in the designated campground, or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 15. We prohibit audio equipment such as radios or other noise-making devices such as generators after 10 p.m. or before 6 a.m. in the campground (see §27.72 of this chapter). 16. We prohibit dogs for hunting big game. 17. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from April 1 to September 30. 2. We only allow access to the refuge and fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. You may keep the following numbers of fish each day: bass—5; channel catfish—5; sunfish or bream—15; all other species—State limit. 4. We allow nonmotorized boats on all ponds designated as open to fishing except the Children's pond. We allow boats with electric motors only in Pond 2A and Allison Lake. 5. We limit fishing in Pond 21A to youths age 15 and under. 6. We only allow fishing with pole and line or rod and reel. 7. We prohibit leaving boats or other personal equipment on the refuge overnight (see §27.93 of this chapter). 8. We prohibit the use of fish for bait. 9. We prohibit placing or throwing in the water feeds, grains, or other materials to chum or attract fish. 10. You must immediately release any grass carp you catch. We are using these fish to help combat an exotic weed invasion in some ponds. Savannah National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas north of Georgia Highway 25 of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit at all times while hunting on the refuge. We only require a fee for the quota youth waterfowl hunt on the Solomon Tract and the wheelchair-dependent hunters' quota deer hunt. 2. We only allow temporary blinds. You must remove decoys and other personal property from the refuge daily (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of Georgia Highway 25; or in or on Middle and Steamboat Rivers and Houstown Cut, or closer than 50 yards (45 m) of the shoreline of these waterways. 4. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a valid hunter education card in order to hunt. 5. Youth hunters age 15 and under must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel November 1 through November 30 on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit at all times while hunting on the refuge. Permits and hunt information are available at the refuge headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. 2. We only allow .22 caliber rimfire rifles or shotguns with #2 shot or smaller for squirrel hunting. 3. We prohibit handguns. 4. We prohibit the use of dogs. 5. You may take feral hog with weapons legal for this hunt (no bag limit). 6. We require a refuge big game license. 7. We require hunters to wear an outer garment that contains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of hunter-orange material above the waistline (except during the archery-only deer hunt, the turkey hunt, and the waterfowl hunt). 8. Conditions A4 and A5 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit at all times while hunting on the refuge. We require a fee for the wheelchair-dependent hunters' quota gun hunt for deer. Permits, quota hunt applications, and information about the quota hunt drawing are available at the refuge headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. 2. We allow archery hunting for deer and hog from October 1 through 31 on designated areas (consult the refuge brochure for the areas). 3. We only allow bows for deer and hog hunting during the archery hunt. 4. We allow gun hunting for deer and hog from November 1 through 30 on designated areas of the refuge. We also allow hog (only) hunting during a special 9-day hunt in March. 5. We only allow shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, and bows for deer and hog hunting throughout the designated hunt area during the November gun hunt and the March hog hunt. However, we allow high-powered rifles north of Interstate Highway 95 only. We prohibit handguns. 6. You may take five deer, no more than three anterless and two antlered. There is no bag limit on feral hog. 7. Doe days for refuge lands in Georgia will only coincide with doe days set by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for Effingham County. 8. Conditions B7, A4, and A5 apply. 9. We allow turkey hunting during a special 16-day turkey hunt in April. Turkey hunters may only harvest three gobblers. 10. We only allow shotguns with #2 shot or smaller and bows for turkey hunting in accordance with State regulations. We prohibit possession of slugs or buckshot during turkey hunts. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Anglers may fish in refuge impoundments and canals from March 1 through November 30 annually. 2. Anglers may fish in Kingfisher Pond year round. 3. We allow fishing from sunrise to sunset. 4. Anglers may bank fish year round in the canals adjacent to the wildlife drive. 5. Boats may not be left on the refuge overnight. 6. Anglers may only use non-motorized boats and boats with electric motors within impounded waters. Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must carry a signed refuge permit on their person at all times. We only require payment of a fee for the quota gun hunt for deer. You may obtain information on permits, quota hunt applications, and quota hunt drawings at the refuge headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. 2. We prohibit flagging, blazing, or trail-marking devices to locate stands or for any other purpose. 3. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game. 4. Refuge personnel must check deer harvested during scheduled hunts before hunters leave the refuge. 5. You may take five deer of either sex (State bonus tags issued for two of these). There is no bag limit on feral hog. 6. Hunters must be on their stands from 7. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 8. We allow bows and muzzleloading rifles during the primitive weapons hunt. 9. We allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larger (slugs only), centerfire rifles of .22 caliber or larger, bows, and primitive weapons during the gun hunt. 10. We prohibit mooring boats to the government dock except for loading or unloading purposes. 11. Hunters must check-in at the refuge dock prior to setting up camp. We require personal identification at check-in. 12. We only allow camping at the designated camping area. You must confine fires (see §27.95 of this chapter) to the camping area. 13. Each hunter may place one stand on the refuge no earlier than 1 month prior to the opening day of each hunt, but you must remove all stands by the end of each hunt (see §27.93 of this chapter). 14. We require hunters to wear an outer garment that contains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of hunter-orange material above the waistline. 15. Hunters may check-in at the refuge dock no more than 1 day in advance of the opening day of the hunt. We will confine hunters to the camping area until 12 p.m. (noon) of the first day of check-in; we will allow scouting from 12 p.m. (noon) until 5 p.m. 16. Hunters must be off the island the day following the last day of the hunt. 17. Within the refuge, you may only walk or use a bicycle. We prohibit hunters to leave by boat to reach other parts of the island. 18. We will close the refuge to the nonhunting public 1 day prior to, and 1 day after, the hunt period as well as on the hunt days. 19. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a valid hunter education card in order to hunt. 20. Youth hunters age 15 and under must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted year-round except during refuge hunts. 2. Bank fishing into estuarine waters is permitted only from sunrise to sunset. Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 1. Anglers may fish year round. 2. Fishing from boats is only permitted on Beacon and Wolf Creeks. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6691, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55185, Nov. 3, 1994; 62 FR 47377, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46915, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30781, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46355, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58944, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54382, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54166, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt feral pigs and feral cattle on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 1. You must have reservations or permits to access the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may salt water fish in designated areas of the refuge. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6691, Feb. 11, 1994; 62 FR 47377, Sept. 9, 1997; 65 FR 30782, May 12, 2000; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit air-thrust boats. 2. We allow nonmotorized and motorized boats after September 20 within the designated hunting area. We prohibit air-thrust boats. 3. You may only use portable blinds or construct temporary blinds of natural vegetation. Blinds will be available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. You must remove portable blinds from the refuge at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 4. You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, grouse, partridge, and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells while in the field (see §32.2(k)). C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit boats in the fishing area. 2. We prohibit use and possession of lead weights or sinkers. Camas National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit public entry onto the refuge prior to 1 hour before legal hunting hours. 2. You may only use portable blinds or construct temporary blinds of natural vegetation. Blinds will be available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. You must remove portable blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 3. You may only transport firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) on the hunter access roads. 4. You must remove all personal property (see §27.93 of this chapter), including decoys, from the refuge at the end of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, grouse, and partridge on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 2. You may only transport firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) on the hunter access roads. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots, common snipe and doves is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. You may hunt only ducks, coots, and doves on the Lake Lowell sector. 2. Only portable and temporary blinds constructed of natural materials are permitted. 3. Snipe and dove hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 4. We restrict nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors only to the area bounded by the water's edge and extending to a point 200 yards (180 m) lakeward in hunting area 1 on the Lake Lowel sector. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting of pheasant, quail and partridge is permitted on the Lake Lowell Sector. 2. Shooting hours on the Lake Lowell sector are the same as those for waterfowl hunting. 3. Hunting is not permitted on the Snake River sector from February 1 through May 31. 4. Pheasant, quail, and partridge hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Hunting is permitted only on the Snake River Sector. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. During the waterfowl season, we allow fishing only within the area bounded by the water's edge extending to a point 200 yards (180 m) lakeward in front of the Lower Dam, fishing area A and in front of the Upper Dam, and fishing area B on the Lake Lowell sector. 2. Nonmotorized boats are permitted from 3. Motorized and nonmotorized boats are permitted from 4. Shoreline fishing is not permitted on the islands of the Snake River Sector from February 1 through May 31. Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow nonmotorized boats. 2. You may only use portable blinds or construct temporary blinds of natural vegetation. Blinds will be available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. You must remove portable blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 3. We only allow hunters and dogs to retrieve game in designated hunting areas. 4. You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, and coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting is permitted only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. 2. Hunters are limited to the use and/or possession of no more than 25 shells per day. 3. All firearms must be unloaded when in the posted retrieving zone for purposes of retrieving downed birds or traveling to or from the hunting area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of forest grouse on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer, elk, black bear, moose and mountain lion is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Hunting is permitted only on that portion of the refuge that lies west of the West Side Road. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted only on Myrtle Creek subject to the following condition: Only bank fishing is permitted. Fishing from boats, float tubes, or other personal flotation devices is prohibited. Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunters and dogs to retrieve game in designated hunting areas. 2. You may only use portable blinds or construct temporary blinds of dead natural vegetation. Blinds will be available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. You must remove portable blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. We prohibit use of rock piles above the high-water mark for blind construction. We prohibit pit blinds (see §27.92 of this chapter). 3. We only allow vehicle parking in designated parking lots. 4. On West Hunting Area (Lake Walcott), we allow hunting on the uplands and over water within 100 yards (90 m) of the shoreline. We only allow use of boats for retrieval of game. 5. On East Hunting Area (Tule Island), we allow boats during the waterfowl hunting season. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, grouse, partridge, and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells while in the field (see §32.2(k)). C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from boats on the main reservoir from Minidoka Dam to the west tip of Bird Island, April 1 through September 30. 2. We allow fishing from boats within boating lanes at Smith and Gifford Springs year around. 3. We allow bank fishing all year. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6691, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62041, Dec. 4, 1995; 65 FR 30782, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56402, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46355, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54386, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of migratory game birds is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting is permitted only in the area outside the main dike in the Liverpool Lake section and north of the entrance to the north ditch known as Goofy Ridge Ditch. 2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, and portable blinds at the end of each day's hunt (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing on Lake Chautauqua from January 15 through October 15. You may not fish in the Waterfowl Hunting Area during waterfowl hunting season. 2. We allow bank fishing from legal sunrise October 16 to legal sunset January 14 between the boat ramp and the fishing trail in the North Pool and from Goofy Ridge Public Access to west gate of the north pool water control structure. 3. We restrict motorboats to “slow speed/minimum wake.” 4. The public may not enter Weis Lake on the Cameron-Billsbach Unit of Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge from October 16 through January 14, to provide sanctuary for migratory birds. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting of Migratory Birds. Hunters may hunt waterfowl on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with posted regulations and subject to the following conditions. 1. Hunters may hunt waterfowl, by daily permit drawing, on the controlled areas of Grassy Point, Carterville, and Greenbriar land areas, plus Orchard, Sawmill, Turkey, and Grassy islands, from one-half hour before sunrise to posted closing times each day during the goose season. Hunters may hunt waterfowl in these areas, including the lake shoreline, only from existing refuge blinds during the goose season. 2. We only allow the use of portable or temporary blinds. Blinds must be a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. You must remove portable or temporary blinds, any material brought onto the refuge for blind construction, boats, decoys, and all other personal property from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. 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 (180 m) away from any shoreline. Waterfowl hunters may also hunt on the east shoreline in Grassy Bay. 4. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting migratory game bird species. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt upland game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with posted regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1. Upland game hunting prohibited in the controlled goose hunting areas during the goose hunting season, except furbearer hunting permitted from sunset to sunrise. 2. Hunters may not use rifles or handguns with ammunition larger than .22 caliber rim fire, except they may use black powder firearms up to and including .40 caliber. 3. You may possess 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. Hunters may hunt white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with posted regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess a special permit issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. 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. We prohibit deer hunting with a firearm in the controlled goose hunting areas or on all refuge lands north of Illinois State Route 13. We allow deer hunting in the controlled goose hunting areas and on all refuge lands north of Illinois State Route 13 only with archery equipment and in accordance with State regulations. 4. You must remove hunting stands at the end of each day's hunt. 5. Permitted hunters may use center fire ammunition for handgun deer hunting during the handgun deer season. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with posted regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1. Crab Orchard Lake—west of Wolf Creek Road—Anglers may fish from boats all year. Anglers must remove trotlines/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 trotlines daily. It is illegal to use stakes to anchor any trotlines; 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 trotlines with any flotation 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 trotlines. 2. A–41, Bluegill, Blue Heron, Managers, Honkers, and Visitors Ponds: Anglers may fish only from sunrise to sunset March 15 through September 30. Anglers may not use boats or flotation devices. 3. Anglers may not submerge any pole or similar object to take or locate any fish. 4. Organizers of all fishing events must possess a refuge-issued permit. 5. Anglers may not fish within 250 yards of an occupied waterfowl hunting blind. 6. Fishermen may anchor trotlines only with portable weights that are removed from the water, along with the trotlines and jugs. 7. We restrict motorboats to slow speeds leaving no wakes in Cambria Neck, and within 150 feet (45 m) 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 A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters to possess and carry a free refuge hunting permit while hunting on the refuge. 2. We prohibit leaving boats on the refuge overnight (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. We prohibit outboard motors larger than 10 hp. 4. We prohibit the use of paint, flagging, reflectors, tacks, or other manmade materials to mark trails or hunting locations. 5. We allow dove hunting beginning on September 1 and continuing on the following Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays throughout the State season. 6. We only allow the use of portable or temporary blinds. Hunters must remove all blinds and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. 7. On the Bellrose Waterfowl Reserve: i. We prohibit duck hunting. ii. You may only hunt goose following the closure of the State duck hunting season. iii. We only allow goose hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. iv. We allow hunting from v. Hunters must exit the Reserve by 2 p.m. vi. We prohibit entry to the Reserve prior to 4:30 a.m. vii. We prohibit hunting during the special snow goose seasons after closure of the regular goose seasons. viii. We prohibit construction or use of pit blinds (see §27.92 of this chapter). ix. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of any private property boundary. x. All hunting parties must be at least 200 yards (180 m) apart. xi. All hunters must sign in and out and report daily harvest at the hunter registration station. xii. All hunting parties must hunt over a minimum of 12 decoys at each blind site. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, bobwhite quail, raccoon, opossum, red fox, grey fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, and A4 apply. 2. We prohibit hunting after legal sunset, except we allow raccoon and opossum hunting after legal sunset. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A2 and A3 apply. 2. We prohibit the use of trotlines, jogs, yo-yos, nets, or any commercial fishing equipment except in areas where State regulation authorizes commercial tackle. 3. We prohibit the use of more than two poles per angler and more than two hooks or lures per pole. 4. We prohibit possession of bass less than 15 inches (37.5 cm) in length from refuge ponds. 5. We prohibit possession of more than six channel catfish from refuge ponds. Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Only temporary structures or blinds constructed of native materials are permitted. 2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, and portable blinds at the end of each day's hunt. 3. We allow the use of motorized boats at no-wake speeds on all refuge waters. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting all allowed species except wild turkey and coyote (see §32.2(k)). You may possess lead shot for hunting of wild turkey and coyote. 2. We allow access for hunting from 1 hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: Hunters must remove hunting stands at the end of each day's hunt (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit leaving private boats on refuge waters overnight (see §27.93 of this chapter). 2. Condition A3 applies. Great River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl and coot on the Long Island Division of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We only allow hunting from blinds constructed on sites posted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of small game, furbearers, turkey, and game birds on Long Island Division and Fox Island of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting for upland game except turkey (see §32.2(k)). We allow possession of lead shot for hunting turkey. 2. We only open Long Island Division and Fox Island Division for upland game hunting from 3. We only allow turkey hunting on the Fox Island Division during the State spring seasons, including youth season. We do not open to fall turkey hunting. 4. We close Fox Island Division to all hunting and nonhunting entry from October 16 through December 31, except the Division is open to deer hunting as described below in C2. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow the use of portable stands, and hunters must remove them from the refuge at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 2. On the Fox Island Division, we only allow hunting during the “Antlerless-Only” portion of the State firearms deer season. 3. On the Delair Division, we only allow muzzleloader hunting subject to the following conditions: i. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. ii. We require hunters to check-in and out of the refuge each day. iii. We require hunters to record all harvested deer with refuge staff before removing them from the refuge. iv. Shooting hours end at 3 p.m. each day. v. Hunters must park all vehicles only in designated parking areas. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the Long Island and Fox Island Divisions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle and frog (see §27.21 of this chapter). 2. On the Fox Island Division, we only allow bank fishing along any portion of the Fox River from January 1 through October 15. Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow sport fishing on all areas open to public access from legal sunrise to legal sunset from January 15 to October 15. 2. We allow foot access on refuge land along the east side of Meredosia Lake in Morgan County from legal sunrise to legal sunset from October 16 to January 14. The boat ramp remains open throughout the year for access to Meredosia Lake. 3. Private boats may not be left in refuge waters overnight. 4. Motorboats must not exceed “slow speed/minimum wake.” Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on the Meissner and Wilkinson Island Division in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow portable blinds. 2. Hunters must remove blinds, decoys, and other equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of small game, furbearers, turkey, and nonmigratory game birds on the Beaver, Harlow, Meissner, and Wilkinson Island Division in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting of furbearers from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting upland game, except turkey (see §32.2(k)). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on the Beaver, Harlow, Meissner, and Wilkinson Island Divisions in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow archery hunting on the Harlow and Meissner Divisions. 2. We only allow the use of portable stands, and hunters must remove them from the refuge at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the Beaver, Harlow, and Wilkinson Island Divisions in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle and frog (see §27.21 of this chapter). 2. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. Anglers must remove all fishing devices (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day's fishing. Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on the Big Timber Division in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, and portable blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 2. We allow portable blinds on a daily basis at any location on first-come, first-served basis. 3. We prohibit hunting on the Louisa, Horseshoe Bend, and Keithsburg Divisions. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game only on Big Timber, Keithsburg, and Horseshoe Bend Divisions in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting upland game. You may use lead shot to hunt turkey. We allow shotgun slug or muzzleloading rifle for hunting coyotes. 2. We only allow squirrel hunting on the Keithsburg Division from the beginning of the State season to September 15. 3. We allow hunting in designated areas on the Horseshoe Bend Division from September 1 until September 14 and from December 1 until February 28. We allow spring turkey hunting. 4. We allow hunting on the Big Timber Division from September 1 until February 28. We allow spring turkey hunting. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer only on Big Timber Division and in designated areas on Horseshoe Bend Division in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow the use of portable stands, and hunters must remove them at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 2. We close Horseshoe Bend Division to all public access from September 15 until December 1. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog (see §27.21 of this chapter). 2. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We close the following Divisions to all public access: Louisa Division—September 14 until January 1; Horseshoe Bend Division—September 14 until December 1; Keithsburg Division—September 15 until January 1. 4. Anglers must remove boats and all other fishing devices (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day's fishing. 5. We only allow motor boats on Horseshoe Bend Division for fishing during the periods when flood water enables access from the river over the levee. Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds only on the Apple Creek Division in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow portable blinds. 2. Hunters must remove boats, decoys, and portable blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting only on the Apple Creek Division and the portion of the Calhoun Division east of the Illinois River Road in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting, except turkey (see §32.2(k)). We allow possession of lead shot for turkey hunting. 2. We allow hunting from legal sunrise to legal sunset. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on the Apple Creek Division and the portion of the Calhoun Division east of the Illinois River Road in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We only allow the use of portable stands, and hunters must remove them at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog (see §27.21 of this chapter). 2. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. From October 15 through December 31 we close the Batchtown, Gilbert Lake, and Portage Island Divisions, and the portion of the Calhoun Division north and west of the Illinois River Road, to all public access. 4. Anglers must remove boats and all other fishing devices (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 5. We only allow boats on the Gilbert Lake Division for fishing during those periods when flood water enables access from the river over the levee. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. In areas posted “Area Closed” or “No Hunting Zone,” we prohibit hunting of migratory game birds at all times. In addition to areas posted “No Hunting Zone,” we prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of the Great River Trail at Thomson Prairie, within 150 yards (135 m) of the Great River Trail at Mesquaki Lake, and within 400 yards (360 m) of the Potter's Marsh area in Pool 13. 2. We require permits for Potters Marsh in Pool 13 except during the early teal season. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 4. On Pools 4 through 11, you may not place or leave decoys on the refuge during the time from 5. This condition applies to Pools 4 through 11 only. We prohibit construction of permanent hunting blinds using manmade materials. At the end of each day's hunt, you must remove all manmade blind materials you brought onto the refuge. Any blinds containing manmade materials left on the refuge are subject to immediate removal and disposal. Manmade materials include, but are not limited to: wooden pallets, lumber, railroad ties, fence posts (wooden or metal), wire, nails, staples, netting, or tarps. We allow you to leave only seasonal blinds, made entirely of natural vegetation and biodegradable twines, on the refuge. We consider all such blinds public property and open to use by any person on a first-come basis. We allow you to gather only willow, grasses, marsh vegetation, and dead wood on the ground from the refuge for blind-building materials. We prohibit cutting or removing any other refuge trees or vegetation. 6. For Pools 12, 13 (excluding the Lost Mound Unit), and 14, we allow the following: hunting from boat blinds or scull boats; construction of permanent blinds from dimensional lumber (however, we prohibit use of nonbiodegradable materials such as metal, plastic, or fiberglass); and use of local, native-only species such as willow, cattail, bulrush, lotus, arrowhead vegetation, and dead wood on the ground for blind building and camouflage. We prohibit bringing nonnative species (alive or dead) onto the refuge and cutting or removing any other trees or vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). Hunters must place an identification card with name, address, and telephone number inside the permanent blind. Blinds not occupied by 1 hour before legal sunrise are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 7. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dogs remain under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. In areas posted “No Hunting Zone,” we prohibit possession of firearms at all times (see §27.42 of this chapter). In addition to areas posted “No Hunting Zone,” we prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of the Great River Trail at Thomson Prairie, within 150 yards (135 m) of the Great River Trail at Mesquaki Lake. 2. In areas posted “Area Closed,” we only allow hunting beginning the day after the close of the applicable State duck hunting season until upland game season closure or March 15, whichever occurs first, except we allow spring turkey hunting during State seasons. 3. On areas open to hunting, we prohibit hunting or possession of firearms from March 16 until the opening of State fall hunting seasons, except we allow spring turkey hunting during State seasons. 4. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot when hunting for any permitted birds or other small game, except wild turkey. We still allow possession of lead shot for hunting wild turkey. 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. 6. We allow the use of hunting dogs provided the dogs remain under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition B1 applies. 2. In areas posted “Area Closed,” we only allow hunting beginning the day after the close of the applicable State duck hunting season until big game season closure or March 15, whichever occurs first. 3. On areas open to hunting, we only allow hunting or possession of firearms until season closure or March 15, whichever occurs first. 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. On Spring Lake Closed Areas, Carroll County, Illinois, we prohibit fishing from October 1 until the day after the close of the State duck hunting season. 2. On Mertes Slough, Buffalo County, Wisconsin, we allow only hand-powered boats or boats with electric motors. 3. For the purpose of determining length limits, slot limits, and daily creel limits, the impounded areas of Spring Lake, Duckfoot Marsh, and Pleasant Creek in Pool 13 are part of the Mississippi River site-specific State regulations. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29074, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6685, 6692, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55185, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62041, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 45366, Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 46394, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47378, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46916, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30782, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56402, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46356, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58944, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54387, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54166, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit. 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 a refuge access permit. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a refuge access permit. Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, quail, squirrel, and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. For wild turkey hunting, we require a refuge permit. 2. We prohibit discharge of firearms within 100 yards (90 m) of an occupied dwelling. 3. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs for hunting rabbit and quail only. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge during the State archery and muzzleloader seasons in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit during the State muzzleloader season. 2. We only allow bow and arrow and muzzleloaders, except that hunters with a State handicapped hunting permit may use crossbows. 3. We prohibit the construction and use of permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders (see §27.92 of this chapter). 4. Condition B2 applies. 5. We allow access to the refuge during posted hours during refuge deer hunts. 6. Hunters may only take one deer per day from the refuge. 7. We allow only permitted muzzleloader hunters during the State muzzleloader season. 8. We allow archery hunting during the refuge-designated seasons. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the use of boats and belly boats on all refuge waters except for Stanfield Lake and Richart Lake. 2. We only allow fishing with rod and reel or pole and line. 3. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 4. We prohibit harvesting of frogs and turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge and the White River Wildlife Management Areas in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow the use of portable blinds or temporary blinds constructed of native vegetation. Hunters must remove all portable blinds and dismantle temporary blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 2. We only allow motorboats on Snakey Point Marsh east of the South Fork River and the Patoka River. You must operate motorboats at no-wake speed. We open other waters to hand-powered or battery-driven motors. We prohibit airboats. 3. You must remove boats and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 4. We do not open Cane Ridge Wildlife Management Area to all hunting. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of bobwhite quail, cottontail rabbit, squirrel (grey and fox), pheasant, turkey (spring only), red and grey fox, coyote, opossum, and raccoon in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.3(k)). 2. You must possess and carry a refuge permit for furbearer hunting. 3. We allow dogs for hunting provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit construction or use permanent tree stands or blinds (see §27.92 of this chapter). We only allow portable stands. 2. Condition A4 applies. 3. We prohibit marking trails with tape, ribbons, paper, paint, tacks, tree blazes, or other devices. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in accordance with State regulations on the main channel of the Patoka River, but all other refuge waters are subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We only allow fishing with rod and reel or pole and line. 3. The minimum size limit for large-mouth bass on Snakey Point Marsh is 14 inches (35 cm). 4. You must possess and carry a refuge permit to take bait fish, crayfish, snapping turtle, and bull frog. 5. Condition A2 applies. 6. Anglers must remove boats (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29074, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, 1994; 61 FR 45366, Aug. 29, 1996; 65 FR 56402, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46356, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54389, Sept. 8. 2004; 70 FR 54168, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
De Soto National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with the States of Iowa and Nebraska regulations subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery and muzzleloader hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State of Iowa and Nebraska regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry refuge permits for archery hunting at all times while hunting. 2. Hunters must not construct or use permanent blinds, platforms or ladders at any time. 3. Hunters must remove all hunting stands from the refuge by the close of the season. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted in DeSoto Lake subject to the following conditions: 1. Ice fishing is permitted from January 1 through the end of February when conditions are safe. 2. Motor- or wind-driven conveyances are not permitted on the lake from January 1 through the end of February. 3. The use of portable ice fishing shelters is permitted on a daily basis from January 1 through the end of February. 4. Only the use of pole and line, or rod and reel, is permitted from April 15 through October 14 with the exception that archery and spear fishing are permitted only for nongame fish from April 15 to October 14. 5. Fishing with more than two lines or with more than two hooks on each line is not permitted. 6. The use of trotlines and float lines is not permitted. 7. Minimum length and creel limits are required as posted. 8. We prohibit taking or possession of turtle or frog at any time (see §27.21 of this chapter). Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. In areas posted “Area Closed,” we prohibit entry, including hunting. 2. In areas open to hunting, we allow hunting beginning November 1 until the close of State hunting seasons or January 15, whichever occurs first. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting for any allowed birds or other small game. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. In areas posted “Area Closed,” we prohibit all public entry, including hunting. 2. In areas open to hunting, we allow hunting beginning November 1 until the close of State hunting seasons or January 15, whichever occurs first. 3. We allow archery and muzzleloader hunting only. 4. We allow deer drives only during lawful party hunting conducted within the refuge, in accordance with State regulations. We prohibit driving deer from or through the refuge to any persons hunting outside the refuge boundary. 5. We do not allow construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders. 6. You must remove all stands from the refuge following each day's hunt. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, cottontail rabbit, and squirrel on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting for any permitted bird or other small game. 2. We allow hunting of upland game from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during the dates posted at the refuge. 3. All hunters must cover their head and chest with one or more of the following articles of visible, external, solid-blaze-orange clothing: a hat, vest, coat, jacket, sweatshirt, sweater, shirt, or coveralls. 4. We prohibit shooting on or over any refuge road within 50 feet (15 m) from the centerline. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. 2. We only allow portable stands, and hunters must remove them at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. We only allow hunter access from D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.42 Minnesota for regulations. Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.32 Illinois for regulations. Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, rail (Virginia and sora only), woodcock, and snipe on the Buffalo Creek Bottoms and Schwob Marsh units of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunters on the refuge from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 3. We allow boats or other floating devices. We allow gasoline and electric motors. We prohibit the use of air-thrust boats. You may not leave boats unattended. 4. You may construct blinds using manmade materials or natural vegetation found on the refuge. We prohibit bringing plants or their parts onto the refuge (see §26.52 of this chapter). 5. You must remove boats, decoys, and blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. 6. We allow the use of hunting dogs provided that the dogs remain under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 7. We prohibit entry into any closed area to retrieve downed game, unless the hunter has received written permission from the refuge manager. 8. We prohibit hunting on road rights-of-way on any portion of the refuge not open to hunting. The road right-of-way extends to the center of the road. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, gray partridge, rabbit (cottontail and jack), squirrel (fox and gray), groundhog, raccoon, opossum, fox, coyote, and crow on Buffalo Creek Bottoms, Schwob Marsh, and the Core Area in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting in the Core Area during the dates posted at the Refuge Headquarters. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). We prohibit possession of shotgun slugs. 3. Hunters may only enter the refuge from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. 4. Conditions A6, A7, and A8 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on Buffalo Creek Bottoms, Schwob Marsh, and the Core Area in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition B1 and A8 apply. 2. Deer hunters in the Core Area must possess a valid State deer hunting license and an unfilled deer transportation tag. 3. We only allow deer hunters to enter the refuge from 4. Deer hunters may only possess shot shells that shoot a single projectile (i.e., slugs). 5. We prohibit turkey hunting in the Core Area at all times. 6. We only allow turkey hunters to enter the refuge from 7. Turkey hunters may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 8. We allow the use of temporary stands, blinds, platforms, or ladders. You may construct blinds using manmade materials or natural vegetation found on the refuge. We prohibit bringing plants or their parts onto the refuge (see §27.52 of this chapter). 9. You must remove decoys, stands, blinds, platforms, and ladders from the refuge at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit entry into any closed area to retrieve downed game, unless the hunter has received written permission from the refuge manager. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing from the County Road A–40 right-of-way and in Buffalo Creek south of County Road 320th Street in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from April 15 through September 30. 2. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We prohibit the use of boats, canoes, or other floating devices. 4. We prohibit the use or possession of lead terminal tackle. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Refer to §32.32 Illinois for regulations. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29084, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6685, 6692, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62042, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46395, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46916, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30783, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56402, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46356, Sept. 4, 2001; 68 FR 57316, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54390, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54168, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, mourning dove, rail, woodcock, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow waterfowl hunting on portions of the refuge on the south side of the Neosho River. 2. We prohibit hunting or possession of weapons on the Neosho River. 3. We prohibit shooting from or over roads and parking areas. 4. We only allow portable blinds and blinds made from natural vegetation. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds and/or pits (see §27.92 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit leaving decoys unattended at any time. 6. Dogs must be under the owner's immediate control at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 7. We prohibit hunters or dogs retrieving game in areas closed to hunting. 8. We allow crow hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: i. We prohibit the use of centerfire rifles and pistols on the refuge; ii. We close hunting areas on the north side of the Neosho River to all hunting from November 1 through March 1; and iii. Conditions A2, A3, and A7 apply. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, rabbit, and squirrel on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A2, A3, A6, A7, A8i, and A8ii apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow shotguns, muzzleloading firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter), and archery equipment for deer hunting. 2. We prohibit the use of deer game tags on the refuge. 3. We do not open for deer hunting during the extended white-tailed deer antlerless season in January. 4. We require the use of approved nontoxic shot for turkey hunting (see §32.2(k)). 5. Dogs used during the fall turkey season must be under the owner's immediate control at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 6. Conditions A2, A3, A7, and A8ii apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We do not open areas on the north side of the Neosho River to all fishing from November 1 through March 1, except for the Dove Roost pond and the Upper Burgess marsh. 2. We only allow fish bait collecting for personal use. We prohibit digging or habitat disturbance (see §27.51 of this chapter). Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, merganser, coot, mourning dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess six shells per day in the area from the Quillback Cove parking lot to the No Hunting Zone boundary east of Dogtown. 2. You may use natural vegetation to construct a temporary blind. 3. You may use portable hunting blinds. 4. We prohibit construction or use of any permanent blind. 5. We prohibit digging or using holes or pits for blinds. 6. We prohibit retrieval of waterfowl from an area closed to waterfowl hunting. 7. We only allow waterfowl hunting by boat in Bow Creek. You may not create a wake while in Bow Creek. 8. We only allow motorized vehicles on designated roads, parking lots, campgrounds, and boat ramps (see §27.31 of this chapter). 9. We prohibit the use of ATVs or snowmobiles on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 10. We prohibit commercial guiding on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, squirrel, and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess bow and arrow or shotguns no larger than 10 gauge on the refuge. 2. We only allow hunting of rabbit and squirrel during that portion of the State small game season that occurs during the State upland game season. 3. You may only possess six shells per day in the area from the Quillback Cove parking lot to the “Closed to Hunting” boundary east of Dogtown. 4. We prohibit retrieval of upland game from an area closed to upland game hunting. 5. Conditions A8, A9, and A10 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow archery hunting of deer. 2. Deer hunters must obtain a free refuge permit and possess and carry a signed permit in the field while hunting. 3. You may use portable tree stands and hunting blinds provided that you install them no more than 7 days prior to the season and remove them no later than 2 days after the season (see §27.93 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit construction or use of any permanent stand or blind (see §27.92 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit digging or using holes or pits for blinds. 6. You may use natural vegetation to construct a temporary blind. 7. Archery hunters with a valid refuge permit may retrieve deer from an area closed to deer hunting. You must receive consent from a refuge employee prior to entering the closed area. 8. We prohibit retrieving turkey from an area closed to turkey hunting. 9. Conditions A8, A9, and A10 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow access to Kirwin Reservoir by foot to bank or ice fish. 2. We only allow motorized vehicles on designated roads, parking lots, campgrounds, and boat ramps (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit motorized vehicles on the ice. 3. We allow motorized boating in the main body of Kirwin Reservoir and in Bow Creek. You must not create a wake in Bow Creek or within 100 yards (90 m) of any shoreline or island in the main body of Kirwin Reservoir. We prohibit motorized boats in the Solomon Arm of Kirwin Reservoir. 4. We allow motorless boats in the Solomon Arm of Kirwin Reservoir from August 1 through October 31. 5. We prohibit access within 100 yards (90 m) of a nesting endangered or threatened species. 6. We allow noncommercial collection of bait fish in accordance with State regulations. 7. You must obtain a free Special Use Permit prior to conducting a fishing tournament on the refuge. 8. We prohibit disposal of fish cleanings on the refuge (see §27.94 of this chapter). 9. Conditions A9 and A10 apply. Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, rail, snipe, woodcock, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must remove decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. 2. We restrict outboard motor use to the westernmost 5 3. We prohibit discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) within 150 yards (135 m) of any residence or other occupied building. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, squirrel, and bobwhite quail on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition A3 applies. 2. We prohibit rimfire rifles and pistols. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Deer and spring turkey hunters must possess and carry a refuge permit. 2. We prohibit centerfire rifles and pistols. 3. Condition A3 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: Condition A2 applies. Quivira National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, Virginia and Sora rail, mourning dove, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open refuge hunting areas September 1 through February 28. 2. We may close refuge hunting areas to hunting without notice when whooping crane are present or emergencies arise. 3. We post refuge hunting areas as “Public Hunting Areas” and delineate them on the refuge hunting brochure map. 4. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 hour before legal shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge up to 1 hour past legal shooting hours. 5. We prohibit hunting from or across any road, trail, or parking area. 6. Hunters must park in designated parking areas. 7. We only allow portable devices or temporary blinds of natural vegetation. We prohibit construction of permanent blinds or pits (see §27.92 of this chapter). 8. We prohibit the retrieval of game from areas closed to hunting. 9. We prohibit the use of boats, canoes, or other watercraft. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, squirrel, and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A6, and A8 apply. 2. We only allow shotguns for hunting on the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on all waters on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may take fish species listed in the State fishing regulations. We prohibit taking of frog, snake, or any other wildlife (see §27.21 of this chapter). 2. We prohibit the use of trotlines and setlines. 3. We prohibit the use of seines for taking bait. 4. We prohibit fishing from water control structures and bridges. 5. We restrict fishing in the designated “Kid's Pond,” approximately 6. The bag limit for the Kid's Pond is one fish per day. 7. We prohibit the use of boats, canoes, or other watercraft. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 60 FR 62042, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47378, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46916, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30783, May 12, 2000; 67 FR 58945, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54391, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, woodcock, common snipe, Canada and snow goose, coot, and waterfowl listed in 50 CFR 10.13 under DUCKS on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. We prohibit target practice with any weapon or nonhunting discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit the use of horses and mules on refuge property during the State muzzleloader and modern gun deer hunts. We allow horseback riding on refuge roads and portions of the abandoned railroad tracks owned by the refuge for access purposes while engaged in wildlife activities. We prohibit horses and mules off these secondary access routes for any reason. 5. You must possess and carry a valid refuge permit while hunting and/or fishing on the refuge. 6. To retrieve or track game from a posted closed area of the refuge, the hunter must first request permission from the refuge manager at 270–527–5770 or the law enforcement officer at 270–703–2836. 7. We prohibit the use of flagging tape, reflective tacks, or nonbiodegradable devices used to identify paths to and mark tree stands, blinds, and other areas. 8. We close those portions of abandoned railroad tracks within the refuge boundary to vehicle access (see §27.31 of this chapter). 9. We prohibit discharge of firearms or carrying loaded firearms on or within 100 feet (90 m) of any home, the abandoned railroad tracks, graveled roads, and hiking trails. 10. We prohibit possession and/or use of herbicides (see §27.51 of this chapter). 11. We prohibit possession or use of alcoholic beverages while hunting (see §32.2(j)). 12. We prohibit the use of electronic calls with the exception for taking crow during crow season. 13. An adult, age 21 or older, must supervise all youth hunters, age 15 and under. Youth hunters must remain in sight and normal voice contact with the adult. On small game hunts, the adult may supervise no more than two youths; on big game hunts, the adult may supervise no more than one youth. 14. All persons born after January 1, 1975 must possess a valid hunter education card while hunting. 15. Waterfowl hunters must pick up decoys and equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter), unload firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter), and be out of the field by 2 p.m. daily during the State waterfowl season. 16. You may only use portable or temporary blinds that must be removed (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge daily. 17. We close, as posted, the Sharpe-Elva Water Management Unit from November 1 through March 15 to all entry with the exception of drawn permit holders and their guests. 18. We only allow waterfowl hunting on the Sharpe-Elva Water Management Unit on specified Saturdays and Sundays during the State waterfowl season. We only allow hunting by individuals in possession of a refuge draw permit and their guests. State regulations and the following conditions apply: i. Application procedures and eligibility requirements are available from the refuge office. ii. We allow permit holders and up to three guests to hunt their assigned provided blind on the designated date. We prohibit guests in the blind without the attendance of the permit holder. iii. We prohibit selling, trading, or bartering of permits. This permit is nontransferable. iv. You may place decoys out Saturday morning at the beginning of the hunt, and you must remove them by Sunday at the close of the hunt (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). v. We prohibit watercraft in the Sharpe-Elva Water Management Unit, except for drawn permit holders to access their assigned blinds and retrieve downed birds as needed. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, opossum, crow, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A14 apply. 2. We close squirrel, rabbit, and quail seasons during muzzleloader and modern gun deer hunts. 3. You may not kill or cripple a wild animal without making a reasonable effort to retrieve the animal and harvest a reasonable portion of that animal and include it in your daily bag limit. 4. You may use only rimfire rifles, pistols, shotguns, and legal archery equipment for taking upland game. 5. We prohibit possession and use of lead ammunition, except that you may use rimfire rifle and pistol lead ammunition no larger than .22 caliber for upland game hunting. 6. You may hunt coyote during any daytime refuge hunt with weapons and ammunition allowed for that hunt. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A15 and B3 apply. 2. We only allow the use of portable and climbing stands. You may place stands in the field no earlier than 2 weeks prior to the opening of deer season, and you must remove them from the field within 1 week after the season closes (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). The hunter's name and address must appear on all stands left in the field. 3. You must use safety belts at all times when occupying the tree stands. 4. We prohibit organized deer drives of two or more hunters. We define “drive” as: the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or otherwise directing deer so as to make animals more susceptible to harvest. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A15 apply. Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.68 West Virginia for regulations. Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and raccoon on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. We set season dates and bag limits annually and publish them in the refuge public use regulations available at the refuge office. 4. You must possess and carry a valid refuge permit and report game taken as specified within the permit. 5. We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and no more than 2 hours after legal sunset with the exception of raccoon hunters, who we will allow access from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight). 6. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. One adult hunter may supervise no more than two youth hunters. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting for white-tailed deer and turkey on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B1 through B6 apply. 2. You may only participate in the refuge firearms deer and turkey hunts with a special quota permit issued through random drawing. You may obtain information on permit applications at the refuge headquarters. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while turkey hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). 4. We only allow the use of portable blinds and tree stands on the refuge. You must remove blinds, tree stands, and all other personal equipment from the refuge at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow access to the Long Point Unit (north of Upper Blue Basin) for fishing from March 16 through November 14, and the Grassy Island Unit (south of Upper Blue Basin) for fishing from February 1 through November 14. 2. We allow fishing on the refuge from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We prohibit taking of frog or turtle on the refuge (see §27.21 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit airboats, hovercraft, or personal watercraft (Jet Skis) on any waters within the refuge boundary. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 60 FR 62042, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 31461, June 20, 1996; 61 FR 46395, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46916, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30783, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46357, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54393, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54168, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Hunting must be in accordance with Sherburne Wildlife Management Area regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, nutria, muskrat, mink, fox, bobcat, beaver, and otter on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Hunting must be in accordance with Sherburne Wildlife Management Area regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Hunting must be in accordance with Sherburne Wildlife Management Area regulations. D. Sport Fishing. We allow finfishing and shellfishing year-round in accordance with Sherburne Wildlife Management Area regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit all commercial finfishing and shellfishing. Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge permit. 2. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. We do not open for the special teal season and State youth waterfowl hunt. 3. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of the maintained rights-of-way of roads, refuge road or designated trail, building, residence, or designated public facility. 4. You must remove temporary blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) used for duck hunting by 12 p.m. (noon) on the last day of the State waterfowl season. You must clearly mark any stand or blind left on the refuge with the name and address of the person using the stand or blind. You must remove decoys daily. 5. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 6. Youth hunters under age 16 must have completed a hunter education course and possess and carry evidence of completion. An adult age 21 or older must closely supervise youth hunters (within sight and normal voice contact). One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters while hunting migratory game birds. 7. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. 8. We prohibit use or possession of any type of trail-marking material. 9. Coyote, beaver, feral hog, and raccoon are incidental take species and, as such, you may take them during any open hunting season only with the weapon allowed for that season, if you are a hunter having the required licenses and permits. There is no bag limit on coyote and beaver. The feral hog bag limit is 10 per year, and the raccoon bag limit is 1 per day. 10. We prohibit entering the refuge from private property and/or hunt leases; you may use only designated entry sites. 11. You must check all game taken on the refuge before leaving the refuge at one of the self-clearing check stations indicated on the map in the refuge Hunting and Fishing Regulations Brochure. 12. You must use boats to access the refuge from Bayou Cocodrie or Cross Bayou. We prohibit entering the refuge from U.S. Highway 84. You must dock all boats used to access the refuge on the banks of the refuge. Boats used to cross “low water crossings” at Cross Bayou may be left for a maximum of 3 days, and you must clearly mark them with the name and address of the person responsible for the boat while it is on the refuge. We only allow outboard motors in Cocodrie Bayou and tributaries accessible therefrom. 13. We only allow ATVs on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) from September 1 through the hunting season. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is an off-road vehicle with factory specifications not to exceed the following: weight 750 pounds (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no larger than 25×12 with a maximum 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi as indicated on the tire by the manufacturer. 14. We require all refuge users to sign in at a designated check station upon entering the refuge and sign out upon their departure. 15. Hunters with mobility impairments must possess and carry a valid special access permit from the refuge to use special access ATV trails (see §27.31 of this chapter). State requirements for “Mobility-Impaired” classification apply. Mobility-impaired hunters must present their State “Disabled Hunter” card at the refuge headquarters to apply for the refuge special access permit. 16. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting during the State season except during the open youth hunt for deer, the youth lottery hunt, the muzzleloader hunt, and the lottery deer hunt. 2. Conditions A1, A3, and A7 through A16 apply. 3. We allow the use of dogs to hunt squirrel and rabbit during that portion of the season designated as “With/Without Dogs.” We list specific season dates in the refuge brochure. 4. While engaged in upland game hunting, we prohibit possession of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) larger than .22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, or buckshot. 5. Hunters must enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge within 2 hours after legal sunset. 6. Youth hunters under age 16 must have completed a hunter education course and possess and carry evidence of completion. An adult age 21 or older must closely supervise youth hunters (within sight and normal voice contact). One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter while hunting upland game. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A3, A7 through A16, and B5 apply. 2. The bag limit is one deer (of either sex) per day. The State season limit applies. 3. You must check all deer on the same day taken during lottery deer hunts at a staffed refuge check station. 4. Archery hunters must possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters Education Program. 5. We require a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest and back, and in addition, we require a hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. You must wear the solid hunter-orange items while in the field. 6. You may place temporary stands no more than 2 days prior to the opening of the respective season, and you must remove them by the last day of archery season (see §27.93 of this chapter). You must clearly mark any stand left on the refuge with the name and address of the person using the stand. 7. We only allow deer hunting with modern firearms during the lottery deer hunt. We require special limited permits for the lottery deer hunt. We only allow hunters with a valid lottery deer hunt permit (must possess and carry the permit) to use the refuge during the lottery deer hunt. 8. We open archery season on the Saturday closest to October 31, and keep it open until the end of the State season, except we close the refuge to archery hunting during the refuge youth hunt, youth lottery hunt, and lottery deer hunt. 9. We allow deer hunting with muzzleloaders subject to State regulations. Specific open dates will appear in the annual Refuge Hunting and Fishing Regulations Brochure. 10. We prohibit possession or use of buckshot. 11. We prohibit possession or use of climbing spikes. 12. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see §32.2(h)). 13. Youth hunters under age 16 must have completed a hunter education course and possess and carry evidence of completion. An adult age 21 or older must closely supervise youth hunters (within sight and normal voice contact). One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter while hunting big game. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A11 through A15 apply. 2. You must tend trotlines daily. You must attach ends of trotlines by a length of cotton line that extends into the water. 3. We prohibit commercial fishing. Recreational fishing using commercial gear (slat traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit (that you must possess and carry) available at the refuge office. 4. We prohibit the taking of alligator snapping turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). 5. We only allow fishing during daylight hours. Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow finfishing and shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is daylight use only. 2. Sport fishing and shellfishing are permitted year round on all refuge lands south of the Intracoastal Waterway; from the banks of U.S. Highway 11; and within the banks of the borrow canal and borrow pits between U.S. Highway 11 and Interstate 10. 3. We only allow sport fishing with hand-held rod and reel or hand-held rod and line. You may take bait shrimp with cast nets 8 feet (2.4 m) in diameter or less. You may take crawfish (up to 100 pounds (45 kg) per person) with wire nets up to 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter. We allow recreational crabbing with a limit of 12 dozen per person. You must attend all fishing, crabbing, and crawfishing equipment at all times. 4. The use of trotlines, limblines, slat traps, gar sets, nets or alligator lines is prohibited on the refuge. 5. Only outboard motors 25 horsepower or less are permitted in waterways inside the hurricane protection levee. 6. We prohibit air-thrust boats, motorized pirogues, mud boats, and air-cooled propulsion engines on the refuge. 7. We prohibit feeding of any wildlife within the refuge. 8. We prohibit all commercial finfishing and shellfishing. Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed Public Use Permit while on the refuge. This permit is free and available on the front cover of the refuge's brochure. 2. We prohibit hunting in and/or shooting into or across any open field, roadway, or canal. 3. Youth hunters under age 16 must have completed a hunter education course and possess and carry evidence of completion. An adult age 21 or older must closely supervise youth hunters (within sight and normal voice contact). One adult can supervise no more than two youth hunters while hunting migratory game birds. All hunters and adult supervisors must possess and carry proof of completion of a State Hunter Education Course. 4. All hunters must have a refuge lottery hunting permit prior to hunting. You will find applications for refuge permits (that you must possess and carry) inside the refuge hunting, fishing, and public use brochures. 5. All hunters must check-in prior to hunting and check out after hunting at a refuge self-clearing check station. You must report all game taken on the refuge when checking out by using the check card. 6. We prohibit airboats and marsh buggies (tracked vehicles) on the refuge. We restrict motorized boat use to existing canals, ditches, trenasses, ponds, and from areas marked as nonmotorized areas only. 7. We prohibit parking, walking, or hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any active oil well site, production facility, or equipment. We also prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge road, trail, building, residence, or designated public facility. 8. We prohibit feeding of any wildlife within the refuge. 9. We allow hunting until 12 p.m. (noon). We allow hunters to enter the refuge up to 2 hours before legal sunrise. 10. We open the refuge to hunting of migratory game bird on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays of the State waterfowl season. 11. We allow hunting in the Centerville, Garden City, Bayou Sale, North Bend—East, and North Bend—West Units through November 30. After November 30, we allow hunting in the Centerville, Garden City, and Bayou Sale Units only. We open no other units to hunting of migratory game birds. 12. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 13. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting from the start of the State squirrel and rabbit seasons until the last day of State waterfowl season in the West Zone. 2. We prohibit upland game hunting on days corresponding with refuge deer gun hunts. 3. We allow hunters to enter the refuge up to 2 hours before legal sunrise, but they must leave the refuge 1 hour after legal sunset. 4. We allow hunting 7 days a week beginning with the opening of State seasons in the Centerville, Garden City, Bayou Sale, North Bend—East, and North Bend—West Units through November 30. After November 30, we only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays in the Centerville, Garden City, and Bayou Sale Units until 12 p.m. (noon). We open no other units to hunting of upland game. 5. We prohibit dogs. 6. Conditions A1 through A8 and A13 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting of deer with firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) during 7 specific days in November. A youth gun hunt will occur during the first weekend in November. The first of two general gun hunts will occur on the third weekend, and the final general gun hunt will occur during the final full weekend of November. These gun hunts include both Saturday and Sunday only, except the final general gun hunt will additionally include the Friday immediately before the weekend. 2. We allow hunting of deer with archery equipment from the start of the State archery season until the last day of November, except for those days that deer gun hunts occur. 3. All archery hunters must possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters Education Program. 4. We allow hunting in the Centerville, Garden City, Bayou Sale, North Bend—East, and North Bend—West Units only. We do not open the Bayou Sale Unit for all big game firearm hunts. 5. We only allow each hunter to possess 1 deer of either sex per day. State season limits apply. 6. You may take no other native or feral wildlife other than white-tailed deer while engaged in big game hunting (see §27.21 of this chapter). 7. We prohibit possession of buckshot. 8. We require a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest and back, and, in addition, we require a hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. You must wear the solid hunter-orange items while in the field. 9. Conditions A1 through A8 and B3 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in all refuge waters in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow recreational fishing. We prohibit all commercial fishing activity. 2. We prohibit the use of unattended nets, traps, or lines (trot, jug, bush, etc.). 3. The refuge is daylight use only. 4. We prohibit the take of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). 5. Conditions A1 and A5 through A8 apply. Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, goose, snipe, rail, and gallinule on designated areas of the refuge during the State waterfowl season in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, until 12 p.m. (noon), including the special teal season and youth waterfowl hunt. 2. We do not open the refuge to goose hunting for that part of the season that extends beyond the regular duck season. 3. You must remove blinds and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) by noon. 4. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 5. You must possess and carry a valid refuge hunt permit. 6. We prohibit air-thrust boats, motorized pirogues, mud boats, and air-cooled propulsion engines on the refuge. 7. Youth hunters under age 16 must have completed a hunter education course and possess and carry evidence of completion. An adult age 21 or older must closely supervise youth hunters (within sight and normal voice contact). One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters while hunting migratory game. 8. The refuge is open from 9. We prohibit possession of buckshot, slugs, rifles, or rifle ammunition. 10. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of the maintained rights-of-way of roads, refuge road, trail, building, residence, designated public facility, above-ground oil and gas or electrical facilities, or from across ATV trails (see §27.31 of this chapter). 11. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). 12. Hunters may not enter the refuge before 4 a.m. 13. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, woodcock, and quail on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow upland game hunting during the open State season using only approved nontoxic (see §32.2(k)) shot size #4 or smaller. 2. You may only use dogs for squirrel and rabbit after the close of the State gun deer season. 3. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for snipe, woodcock and quail. 4. Conditions A5 through A13 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We are open during the State season for archery hunting of deer. 2. We only allow portable stands. 3. We prohibit dogs and driving deer. 4. You may take deer of either sex for the entire archery deer season. The State season limits apply. 5. You must remove all deer stands within 14 days of the end of the refuge deer season (see §27.93 of this chapter). 6. You may only take hogs during the refuge archery hunt with bow and arrow. 7. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals or other feed or any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see §32.2(h)). 8. Conditions A5 through A11 apply. 9. Youth hunters under age 16 must have completed a hunter education course and possess and carry evidence of completion. An adult age 21 or older must closely supervise youth hunters (within sight and normal voice contact). One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter while hunting big game. 10. Conditions A5 through A13 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated waters of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only fish during from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. You must only use rods and reel or pole and lines while fishing. 3. We prohibit trotlines, slat traps, jug lines, or nets. 4. We allow recreational crabbing. 5. We prohibit all commercial finfishing and shellfishing. 6. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). 7. Condition A6 applies. Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit. 2. We allow hunting north of “cemetery pipeline” and east of the main body (permanent water) of Black Bayou Lake. 3. We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season except we do not open during the special teal season and State youth waterfowl hunt. 4. We prohibit accessing the hunting area by boat from Black Bayou Lake. 5. You may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. 6. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of the maintained right-of-way of roads, from or across ATV trails (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit hunting within 50 feet (15 m), or trespassing on above-ground oil or gas production facilities. 7. We prohibit leaving boats, blinds, and decoys unattended. 8. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 9. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. One adult may supervise two youth hunters. 10. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. 11. We only allow ATVs on trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) designated for their use and marked by signs. We do not open ATV trails March 1 through August 31. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is an off-road vehicle with factory specifications not to exceed the following: weight 750 lbs. (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no larger than 25×12 with a maximum of 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi as indicated on the tire by the manufacturer. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, A6, A9, and A10 apply. 2. We prohibit possession of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) larger than .22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, and buckshot. 3. You may hunt raccoon and opossum from 4. We allow use of dogs to hunt squirrel and rabbit after the refuge archery deer hunt. 5. We allow use of horses and mules to hunt raccoon and opossum at night only after obtaining a Special Use Permit at the refuge office. 6. We prohibit opossum and raccoon night hunters from using ATVs. 7. You may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 1 hour after legal shooting hours. 8. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting on the refuge. This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4, A6, A10, A11, and B7 apply. 2. We allow archery deer hunting during October, November, and December north of “cemetery pipeline” and east of the main body (permanent water) of Black Bayou Lake. 3. We prohibit gun deer hunting. 4. The daily bag limit is one deer of either sex. The State season limit applies. 5. Hunters must possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters Education Program. 6. We prohibit leaving deer stands, blinds, and other equipment unattended. 7. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may enter the refuge 2. You may only launch boats at the concrete ramp adjacent to the visitor center. We prohibit launching boats with motors greater than 50 hp. We prohibit personal watercraft (Jet Skis). 3. We prohibit trotlines, limb lines, yo-yos, traps, or nets. 4. We prohibit commercial fishing. 5. We prohibit leaving boats or other equipment on the refuge overnight (see §27.93 of this chapter). 6. We require a boat launch fee. You must pay launch fees and fill out and properly display your launch permit before launching boat. 7. We prohibit take of frog, turtle, and mollusk (see §27.21 of this chapter). 8. We prohibit crossing the water hyacinth blooms in a boat. Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting from 2. We only allow woodcock hunting using approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) size #4 or smaller. 3. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. For waterfowl hunts, one adult may supervise two youth hunters. 4. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 5. We require a signed refuge hunt permit. 6. We allow public hunting refuge-wide during the open State season for listed species, except for the east levee of the Pearl River Navigation Canal as indicated on refuge permit map. 7. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge road, trail, building, residence, designated public facility or from or across above-ground oil or gas or electrical facilities. 8. We prohibit possession of slugs, buckshot, or rifle or pistol ammunition larger than .22 caliber rimfire. 9. We allow primitive camping within 100 feet (30 m) of designated streams. These include either bank of the Boque Chitto River, Wilson Slough, and West Pearl River south of Wilson Slough, refuge lands along the East Pearl River, and Holmes Bayou. 10. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. 2. You may use dogs for squirrel during a portion of the squirrel season, typically in November and from after the close of the refuge gun deer season until the end of the State squirrel season. 3. You may use dogs for rabbit during a portion of the squirrel season, typically in November and after the close of the State gun deer season. 4. You may use dogs for raccoon; the season is typically during the months of January and February. 5. We will close the refuge to hunting (except waterfowl) and camping when the Pearl River reaches 15.5 feet (4.65 m) on the Pearl River Gauge at Pearl River, Louisiana. 6. We prohibit the take of feral hog during any upland game hunts. 7. Conditions A3 (upland game hunts), and A5 through A10 apply. 8. During the refuge deer gun season, all hunters except waterfowl hunters must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest and back, and in addition we require a hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. 9. We allow upland game hunting during the open State season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A3 (one adult may only supervise one youth hunter during refuge Gun Deer Hunts), A5 through A7, A10, B5, and B8 apply. 2. You must remove all deer stands within 14 days following the end of the refuge deer season (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. We allow archery deer hunting during the open State archery season. 4. General Gun Deer Hunts are typically in November and December. 5. Primitive weapons season is typically open in December. 6. We prohibit the use of dogs. 7. We prohibit using shot larger than No. 2 during turkey season. 8. You may only take gobblers. 9. You may take hogs as incidental game while participating in the refuge archery, primitive weapon and general gun deer hunts only. Additionally, you may take hogs typically during varying dates in January and February, and you must only take them with the aid of trained hog-hunting dogs from legal sunrise until legal sunset. During the special hog season in January and February, hunters may use pistol or rifle ammunition not larger than .22 caliber or a shotgun with nontoxic (steel, bismuth) shot to kill hogs after they have been caught by dogs. 10. You must kill all hogs prior to removal from the refuge. 11. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed or nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see §32.2(h)). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing year-round in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow cotton limb lines. 2. Conditions A9 and B5 apply. 3. We close the fishing ponds at the Pearl River Turnaround to fishing during the months of April, May, and June. 4. We allow boats in the fishing ponds at the Pearl River Turnaround that do not have gasoline-powered engines attached. These boats must be hand launched into the ponds. 5. We prohibit the take of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). 6. We allow trotlines but the last five feet of trotline must be 100% cotton. Breton National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish and crab on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Anglers may fish year-round. 2. Crabbers must tend crabbing equipment at all times. 3. Anglers may not use trotlines, slat traps, or nets. Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose (except Canada goose), duck, coots, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The waterfowl hunt is a youth hunt only. We set hunt dates in September, and you may obtain information from the refuge. We will accept permit applications September 1 through October 15 and limit applications to a choice of 2 dates. We will notify successful applicants. 2. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. For waterfowl hunts, one adult may supervise two youth hunters. 3. We require every hunter to possess and carry signed refuge hunting regulations and permit. 4. You must complete a Hunter Information Card at a self-clearing check station after each hunt before leaving the refuge. 5. We allow dove hunting on designated areas during the first split of the State dove season only. 6. We allow snipe hunting on designated areas for the remaining portion of the State snipe season following closure of the State Ducks and Coots season in the West Zone. 7. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge road, trail, building, residence, or designated public facility. 8. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery as the only form of hunting for white-tailed deer in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters Education Program to bowhunt on the refuge. 2. Conditions A2 (for big game hunt, one adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter), A3, A4, A7, and A8 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, boating, crabbing, and cast netting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must fish with a rod and reel or a pole and line. We prohibit the possession of any other type of fishing gear, including limb lines, gill nets, jug lines, yo-yos or trotlines. 2. You may fish, crab, or cast net in the East Cove unit year-round from legal sunrise to legal sunset, except during the State waterfowl season and when we close the Grand Bayou Boat Bay. 3. We prohibit fishing, crabbing, or cast netting from or trespassing on refuge water control structures at any time. 4. We prohibit walking, wading, or climbing in or on the marsh, levees, or structures. 5. We allow sport fishing, crabbing, and cast netting in the Gibbstown Unit Bank Fishing Road waterways and adjacent borrow pits and the Outfall Canal from March 15 through October 15 only. 6. We only allow nonpowered boats in the Bank Fishing Road waterways. 7. We only allow recreational crabbing with cotton hand lines or dropnets up to 24 inches (60 cm) outside diameter. 8. You must attend all lines, nets, and bait and remove them from the refuge (see §27.93 of this chapter) when you leave. 9. We allow a daily limit of five dozen crabs per boat or vehicle. 10. We allow recreational cast netting for shrimp during the Louisiana Inland Shrimp Season when we open the East Cove Unit for boats. 11. You may only use a cast net that does not exceed a 5 foot (12.5 cm) hanging radius. 12. We allow a daily limit of 5 gallons (19 L) of heads-on shrimp per boat. 13. We only allow recreational cast netting for bait year-round when we open the East Cove Unit for boats. 14. We prohibit the use of ATVs, air-thrust boats, personal motorized watercraft (Jet Skis), and air-cooled propulsion engines (go devil-style motors) in any refuge area (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 15. You may operate outboard motors in refuge canals, bayous, and lakes. We only allow trolling motors in the marsh. 16. Condition A8 applies. 17. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). Cat Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge as shown on the refuge hunt brochure map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters and anglers age 16 and older to purchase and carry a signed refuge special recreational activity permit. 2. Each hunter must sign in at the refuge check station when entering and leaving the refuge. 3. The refuge opens at 4 a.m. and closes 1 hour after legal sunset. 4. We prohibit possession of firearms in areas posted as “No Hunting Zones.” 5. You may only enter and exit the refuge from designated parking areas. 6. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must possess and carry a refuge permit and may supervise no more than two youth hunters during waterfowl/upland game hunting. 7. We allow take of beaver, feral hog, nutria, raccoon, and coyote incidental to any refuge hunt with weapons legal for that hunt until you take the daily bag limit of game. 8. You must report all harvest game at the refuge check station upon leaving the refuge. 9. We allow use of all-terrain vehicles on designated refuge trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) for wildlife-dependent activities from the first Saturday in September to the last day of the State-designated rabbit season. An all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is an off-road vehicle with factory specifications not to exceed the following: weight 750 lbs. (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no larger than 25×12 with a maximum 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi as indicated on the tire by the manufacturer. 10. We prohibit transport of loaded weapons on an ATV (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 11. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge road, trail or ATV trail, building, residence, or designated public facility. 12. We prohibit the possession or use of nonbiodegradable flagging tape. 13. We prohibit horses or mules. 14. We only allow parking in designated parking areas. 15. We prohibit camping or overnight parking on the refuge. 16. We prohibit air-thrust boats on the refuge. 17. We prohibit all other hunting during the special youth and Gun Deer Hunts. 18. We allow waterfowl hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon) during the designated State duck season, except during the refuge quota deer hunts. 19. You must remove boats, blinds, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. 20. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 21. We prohibit accessing refuge property by boat from the Mississippi River. 22. Persons using the refuge are subject to inspection of permits, licenses, hunting equipment, bag limits, and boats and vehicles by law enforcement officers. 23. We allow nonmotorized or electric-powered boats only. 24. We prohibit trapping. 25. We prohibit the possession of saws, saw blades, or machetes. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge as shown on the refuge hunt brochure map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A17, A19, A21, and A22 apply. 2. We allow the use of .22 caliber or less rimfire rifles and 12 gauge or higher shotguns to hunt upland game. 3. We allow the use of squirrel and rabbit dogs from the day after the close of the State-designated deer rifle season to the end of the State-designated season. We allow up to two dogs per hunting party. 4. We require the owner's name and phone number on the collars of all dogs. 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge as shown on the refuge hunt brochure map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A17, A19, and A21 through A22 apply. 2. You must only hunt deer using bow and arrow during the State-designated deer season, except during the refuge quota deer hunts and the youth deer hunt. 3. There will be two or three lottery gun hunts (muzzleloader/rifle) in November and December (see refuge brochure for details). We will set hunt dates in July, and we will accept applications from August 1 through August 31. Applicants may apply for more than one hunt. There is a $5 application fee per person for each hunt application and a $15 per person permit for each successful applicant. We will notify successful applicants by September 5. 4. We allow only portable deer stands. Hunters may erect stands 2 days before the beginning of the refuge archery season and must remove them the last day of the State archery season (see §27.93 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit the use of dogs to trail wounded deer or hogs. 6. You must only use portable deer stands. Deer stands must have the owner's name, address, and phone number clearly printed on the stand. 7. We prohibit the use of dogs to trail wounded deer. 8. You may only take one deer of either sex per day during the deer season. State season limits apply. During the deer quota hunts, you may only take one deer of either sex during the quota hunt weekend. 9. We require a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest and back, and in addition we require a hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. 10. We prohibit driving or screwing nails, spikes, or other metal objects into trees or hunting from any tree into which such an object has been driven (see §32.2(i)). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge as shown on the refuge hunting and fishing brochure map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit commercial fishing or commercial crawfishing. 2. Conditions A1, A3, A4, A9 (on the open portions of Wood Duck ATV Trail for wildlife-dependent activities throughout the year), A13 through A16, and A19 apply. 3. We only allow hook and line to catch bait fish. 4. We prohibit slat traps or hoop nets on the refuge. 5. You may use trotlines and yo-yos on the refuge. The ends of trotlines must consist of a length of cotton line that extends from the points of attachment into the water. You must attend yo-yos (within sight) at all times. 6. We prohibit possession of cleaned or processed fish on the refuge. 7. We allow recreational crawfishing on the refuge with either traps or nets April 1 through July 31, according to State regulations regarding trap requirements and licensing. The harvest limit is 100 pounds (45 kg) per vehicle or boat per day. 8. You must attend all crawfish traps and nets at all times and may not leave them on the refuge overnight. We allow up to and not exceeding 20 traps per angler on the refuge. 9. We prohibit harvest of frog or turtle on the refuge (see §27.21 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit boat launching by trailer from all refuge roads and parking lots. 11. We prohibit the harvest of frogs or turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). Catahoula National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds only on designated areas of the Bushley Bayou Unit in accordance with State hunting regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge hunting permit. Prior to entering and leaving the hunt area, we require hunters to sign in and out at designated locations as indicated on the refuge hunt/fish permit. 2. We allow goose, duck, and coot hunting on the Bushley Bayou Unit on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from 3. We open the refuge to hunters 2 hours before official sunrise for migratory game bird hunting. 4. We allow ATVs on ATV trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) designated on the refuge hunt/fish permit from September 1 through the end of rabbit season. We open Bushley Creek, Black Lake, Boggy Bayou, Round Lake, Dempsey Lake Roads, and that portion of Minnow Ponds Road at Highway 8 to Green's Creek Road and then south to Green's Creek Bridget to ATVs year-round. We prohibit the use of an ATV on graveled roads designated for motor vehicle traffic unless otherwise posted. We only allow ATVs for wildlife-dependent activities. We define an ATV as an off-road vehicle (not legal for highway use) with factory specifications not to exceed the following: weight 750 lbs. (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no larger than 25 × 12 with a maximum 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi as indicated on the tire by the manufacturer. 5. We require hunters to remove all portable blinds, boats, decoys, and other personal equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge by 1 p.m. daily. 6. We prohibit all migratory game bird hunting during deer-gun and muzzleloader hunts. 7. We prohibit hunting or shooting within 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge road, ATV trail, building, residence, or designated public facility. We prohibit parking, walking, or hunting with 150 feet (45 m) of any active oil well site, production facility, or equipment. 8. We prohibit the use of air-thrust boats, inboard water-thrust boats, or personal watercraft. We only allow nonmotorized boats, boats with electric motors, or boats with a motor of 10 hp or less on Black Lake, Dempsey Lake, Long Lake, Rhinehart Lake, and Round Lake. 9. We prohibit the use of mules or horses. 10. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must possess and carry a refuge permit and may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 11. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. 12. We prohibit the possession of buckshot, slugs, or rifle ammunition larger than .17 caliber rimfire while engaged in migratory game bird hunts. 13. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. 14. We prohibit marking areas or trails with tape, paint, paper, flagging, or any other material. 15. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. We only allow dogs after the last deer-muzzleloader hunt, except when we allow them for waterfowl hunting throughout the entire refuge waterfowl season. 16. We prohibit camping or parking overnight on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4 (at the Bushley Bayou Unit), A7 through A14, and A16 apply. 2. At the Headquarters Unit, we only allow squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and feral hog hunting from the first day of the State squirrel season through October 31. 3. At the Bushley Bayou Unit, we allow squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and feral hog hunting in accordance with the State season. 4. We open the refuge to hunters from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. 5. At the Headquarters Unit, we only allow ATV use year-round on the Muddy Bayou Road. 6. We prohibit squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon hunting during deer-gun and muzzleloader hunts. 7. We prohibit the use of airboats, inboard water-thrust boats, or personal watercraft. We only allow nonmotorized boats, boats with electric motors, or boats with a motor of 10 hp or less on Black Lake, Dempsey Lake, Long Lake, Rhinehart Lake, and Round Lake of the Bushley Bayou Unit and Duck Lake, Cowpen Bayou, Willow Lake, and the Highway 28 and 84 borrow pits of the Headquarters Unit. 8. At the Headquarters Unit, we close upland game hunting during high water conditions with an elevation of 42 feet (12.6 m) or above as measured at the Corps of Engineers center of the lake gauge on Catahoula Lake. At the Bushley Bayou Unit, we close upland game hunting during high water conditions with an elevation of 44 feet (13.2 m) or above as measured at the Corps of Engineers center of the lake gauge on Catahoula Lake. 9. On the Bushley Bayou Unit we allow the use of dogs to hunt squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon only after the last deer-muzzleloader hunt. 10. Dog owners must place their names and phone numbers on the collars of all of their dogs. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4 (at the Bushley Bayou Unit), A7 through A9, A12 through A14, A16, and B4 through B8 (big game hunting) apply. 2. At the Bushley Bayou Unit, we allow deer-archery hunting during the State archery season, except when closed during deer-gun and deer-muzzleloader hunts. We allow either-sex, deer-muzzleloader hunting during the first segment of the State season for Area 1, weekdays only (Monday through Friday) and the third weekend after Thanksgiving Day. We allow either-sex, deer-gun hunting for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday immediately following Thanksgiving Day and for the second weekend following Thanksgiving Day. 3. At the Headquarters Unit, we allow deer-archery hunting during the State archery season, except when closed during the deer-gun hunt south of the French Fork of the Little River. We allow either-sex, deer-gun hunting on the fourth weekend after Thanksgiving Day on the area south of the French Fork of the Little River. 4. We allow portable stands and climbing stands, but hunters must remove them from the refuge daily (see §27.93 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit possession of buckshot. 6. We require a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest and back, and in addition we require a hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. You must wear the solid hunter-orange items while in the field. 7. You may only take one deer per day during any refuge deer hunt. The State season limits apply. 8. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game or using pursuit dogs. 9. Archery hunters must possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters Education Program. 10. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must possess and carry a refuge permit and may supervise no more than one youth hunter. 11. We prohibit the use of dogs to trail wounded deer. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A4 (at the Bushley Bayou Unit), A7, A9, A13 (as a fishing guide), A14, A16, B5, and B7 apply. 2. We require anglers to possess and carry at all times a signed copy of a current refuge hunting/fishing permit. 3. At the Bushley Bayou Unit, we allow fishing and crawfishing year-round. We allow trotlines, but you must tend them at least once every 24 hours and reset them when receding water levels expose them. You must attach them with a length of cotton line that extends into the water. We allow yo-yos, but you must attend and only use them from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 4. At the Headquarters Unit, we allow year-round fishing on Cowpen Bayou and the Highway 28 borrow pits. We open fishing on the remainder of the Headquarters Unit including Duck Lake, Muddy Bayou, Willow Lake, and the Highway 84 borrow pits from March 1 through October 31. We only allow pole and line or rod and reel fishing. We prohibit snagging. 5. We allow fishing from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 6. At the Headquarters Unit, we only allow launching of trailered boats at designated boat ramps. You may launch small, hand-carried boats at nonboat ramp sites. We prohibit dragging boats or driving vehicles (see §27.31 of this chapter) onto road shoulders to launch boats. 7. We prohibit the taking or possession of all snakes, frogs, turtles, salamanders, and mollusks by any means (see §27.21 of this chapter). 8. We prohibit bank fishing on Bushley Creek and fishing in Black Lake, Dempsey Lake, Long Lake, Rhinehart Lake, and round Lake, during deer-gun and muzzleloader hunts. We prohibit fishing in Black Lake, Dempsey Lake, Long Lake, Rhinehart Lake, and Round Lake during waterfowl hunts. D'Arbonne National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge permit. 2. We prohibit waterfowl hunting in the “Beanfield” area west of Bayou D'Arbonne and between Holland's Bluff Road and the “Big Powerline” east of Bayou D'Arbonne. We mark prohibited areas with blue paint and signs. 3. We prohibit woodcock hunting in the “Beanfield” area west of Bayou D'Arbonne. 4. We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season except when closed during the special teal season and State youth waterfowl hunt. 5. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. 6. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of the maintained right-of-way roads, from or across ATV trails (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit hunting within 50 feet (15 m) or trespassing on above-ground oil or gas production facilities. 7. We prohibit leaving boats, blinds, and decoys unattended. 8. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 9. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must possess and carry a refuge permit and may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 10. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A6, A9, and A10 apply. 2. We prohibit hunting in the “Beanfield” area west of Bayou D'Arbonne after October 31. 3. We prohibit possession of firearms larger than .22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, and buckshot while engaged in upland game hunting. 4. You may hunt raccoon and opossum during the daylight hours of rabbit and squirrel season and at night during December and January. You may use dogs for night hunting. You may take raccoon and opossum on the refuge, but we prohibit their sale for human consumption. 5. You may use dogs to hunt squirrel and rabbit after the last refuge Gun Deer Hunt. 6. You may only use horses and mules to hunt raccoon and opossum at night after obtaining a special permit at the refuge office. 7. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours. 8. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A3 (for gun deer hunting), A6, A10, and B7 apply. 2. We allow general gun deer hunting on the following days: the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday of November, the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following Thanksgiving Day, and the second Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving Day. We allow archery deer hunting during the entire State season. 3. We allow a restricted Gun Deer Hunt for hunters with Class I Wheelchair Bound Permit issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries on the second consecutive Saturday and Sunday of November. Only permitted hunters may carry firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 4. The daily bag limit is one antlered and one antlerless deer. The State season limit applies. 5. You must check all deer taken during general Gun Deer Hunts at a refuge check station between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on the same day taken unless stated otherwise in the annual refuge hunting brochure and permit. 6. Archery hunters must possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters Education Program. 7. We prohibit leaving deer stands, blinds, and other equipment unattended. 8. Deer hunters must wear hunter orange as per State deer hunting regulations on Wildlife Management Areas. 9. We prohibit hunters placing, or hunting from, stands on pine trees with white painted bands/rings. 10. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must possess and carry a refuge permit and may supervise no more than one youth hunter. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit leaving boats and other personal property on the refuge unattended. 2. You must tend trotlines daily. You must attach ends of trotlines by a length of cotton line that extends into the water. 3. We prohibit commercial fishing. Recreational fishing using commercial gear (slat traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit (that you must possess and carry) available at the refuge office. 4. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). Delta National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions. 1. We allow waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon), including special teal season, youth waterfowl season, and “light goose” special conservation season. 2. We only allow temporary blinds. You must remove both blinds and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) by 12 p.m. (noon). 3. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 4. Hunters must possess and carry a valid refuge hunt permit. 5. We only allow hunting on those portions of the refuge that lie northwest of Main Pass and south of Raphael Pass. 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). We prohibit possession of buckshot, slugs, rifles, or rifle ammunition. 7. We prohibit air-thrust boats, motorized pirogues, mud boats, and air-cooled propulsion engines on the refuge. 8. We close all refuge lands between Raphael Pass and Main Pass to all entry during the State waterfowl hunting season. 9. We prohibit discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) within 250 yards (225 m) of buildings or worksites, such as oil or gas production facilities. 10. We allow primitive camping year-round in designated areas (see refuge map). No person or party will remain camped, nor will any campsite remain established, in excess of 14 consecutive days. 11. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must possess and carry a refuge permit and may supervise no more than two youth hunters during waterfowl hunts. 12. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of weather such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. 13. We open the refuge from B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge rabbit season opens the day after the State duck season closes and continues through the remainder of the State rabbit season. 2. We restrict hunting to shotgun only. 3. We allow dogs for rabbit hunting. 4. Conditions A4 through A12 (each adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters during upland game hunting), and A13 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. For archery hunting of deer and hogs, conditions A4 through A13 apply. For A11 each adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter during big game hunting. 2. We allow archery deer hunting October 1 through 31 (either sex) and from the day after the close of the State duck season through the end of the State deer archery season. 3. Hunters must only use portable stands for archery deer hunting. 4. We prohibit dogs and driving of deer for archery deer hunting. 5. You may only take hog with archery equipment. 6. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals or other feed or any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see §32.2(h)). D. Sport Fishing. We allow recreational fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow recreational fishing and crabbing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We prohibit all commercial finfishing and shellfishing. 3. We prohibit the use of trotlines, limblines, slat traps, jug lines, nets, or alligator lines. 4. Condition A8, A11, and A13 (fishing guide) applies. 5. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, mourning dove, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge on designated areas (shown on the refuge hunting brochure map) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters and anglers age 16 and older to purchase and carry a signed refuge special recreational activity permit. 2. Hunters must fill out a free daily “check-in” and “check out” refuge hunting permit obtained at designated check stations and must properly display the associated windshield permit while in parking lots. 3. The refuge opens at 4 a.m. and closes 1 hour after legal sunset. 4. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters during waterfowl hunts. 5. You may only enter and exit the refuge from designated parking lots. 6. We prohibit camping or parking overnight on the refuge. 7. We prohibit discharge of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) except when hunting. 8. We prohibit marking of trails with nonbiodegradable flagging tape. 9. We allow use of ATVs on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) from the first Saturday in September to the last day of the State rabbit season. An ATV is an off-road vehicle with factory specifications not to exceed the following: weight 750 pounds (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no larger than 25×12 with a maximum 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi as indicated on the tire by the manufacturer. 10. We prohibit horses and mules. 11. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge road, trail or ATV trail, building, residence, above-ground oil or gas or electrical transmission facilities, or designated public facility. 12. We prohibit transport of loaded weapons on an ATV (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 13. We prohibit blocking of gates or trails (see §27.31(h) of this chapter) with vehicles or ATVs. 14. We prohibit ATVs on trails/roads (see §27.31 of this chapter) not specifically designated by signs for ATV use. 15. We only allow nonmotorized boats. 16. We allow incidental take of raccoon, feral hog, beaver, nutria, and coyote while you are hunting migratory birds, upland game, or big game, with weapons legal for that hunt only. 17. We only allow waterfowl (duck, goose, coot) hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays until 12 p.m. (noon) during the Statewide duck season. 18. We only allow the use of shotguns while waterfowl hunting. 19. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds. 20. You must remove all decoys, portable blinds, and boats (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. 21. We only allow incidental take of mourning dove while migratory bird hunting on days open to waterfowl hunting. 22. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 23. There will be space-blind waterfowl hunts on designated sections of the refuge during the regular State waterfowl season (see refuge brochure for details). Hunt dates will be Wednesdays and Saturdays until 12 p.m. (noon). There will be a random drawing on each hunt day to select participants. The drawing for each hunt day will be approximately 2 hours before legal sunrise. We will limit blinds to three persons. We will set hunt dates in September, subject to water availability, after the State sets the season. 24. There will youth-only lottery waterfowl hunts on designated sections of the refuge during the regular State waterfowl season (see refuge brochure for details). We will determine hunt dates after the State sets the waterfowl season and limit the hunts to no more than five per season. We will accept applications from November 1 through November 21. We will notify successful applicants by mail. 25. There may be special youth, women, and disabled hunter dove hunts (subject to cropland availability) during the regular State dove season (see refuge brochure for details). We will determine hunt dates after the State sets the season. We will determine the number of hunt days and participants by location of available cropland. We will accept applications from July 1 through July 31, and we may only select individuals for one hunt date. We will notify successful applicants by mail. 26. Individuals utilizing the refuge are subject to inspections of permits, licenses, hunting equipment, bag limits, and boats and vehicles by law enforcement officers. 27. We allow nonmotorized or electric-powered boats only. 28. We prohibit the possession of saws, saw blades, or machetes. 29. We prohibit trapping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit on designated areas of the refuge as shown on the refuge hunting brochure map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A16, A20, and A26 apply. 2. We allow rabbit hunting from December 1 until the end of the Statewide season. 3. We only allow use of shotguns during designated hunts. 4. We only allow rabbit dogs after the close of the State deer rifle season. 5. We require the owner's name and phone number on the collars of all dogs. 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) for upland game hunting. This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. 7. We allow the use of .22 caliber or less rimfire rifles and 12 gauge or higher shotguns to hunt upland game. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge as shown on the refuge hunting brochure map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A16, A20, and A26 apply. 2. We allow archery-only deer hunting on certain sections of the refuge from October 1 through November 30 (see refuge brochure for details). 3. We allow only portable deer stands (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Deer stands must have the owner's name, address, and phone number clearly printed on the stand. 4. We prohibit hunters to drive deer or to use pursuit dogs. We prohibit the use of dogs to trail wounded deer or hogs. 5. We only allow archery equipment during designated seasons. 6. We require hunters to complete and possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters' Safety Course. 7. You may kill one deer of either sex per day during the deer season. 8. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 9. We prohibit driving or screwing nails, spikes, or other metal objects into trees or hunting from any tree into which such an object has been driven (see §32.2(i)). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and seasonal take of crawfish in designated waters of the refuge as shown on the crawfish permit map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A11, A26, C7, and C8 apply. 2. We only allow fishing in Coulee Des Grues along Little California Road. 3. We only allow fishing with pole and line. 4. We prohibit leaving parking areas to fish until legal sunrise. 5. We allow fishing and crawfishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 6. We allow crawfishing from April 1 through July 31, subject to available water in designated areas as depicted on the crawfish permit map available at refuge headquarters. 7. We require anglers to take crawfish using pyramid nets with webbing made of cotton or nylon. We prohibit wire traps. 8. You may harvest 100 lbs. (45 kg) of crawfish per person per day. 9. We prohibit sale of crawfish taken from the refuge. 10. We prohibit glass containers on the refuge. 11. You must remove all crawfishing gear (see §27.93 of this chapter) from refuge property after each day's visit. 12. We prohibit possession of cleaned or processed fish on the refuge. 13. We prohibit the harvest of frogs or turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). 14. We only allow bank fishing in Coulee des Grues along Little California Road. 15. We prohibit launching boats, put or placed, in Coulee des Grues from refuge property. Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, gallinule, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a refuge hunting permit. 2. We only allow hunting on designated areas of the refuge. These areas include the marshes south of the Intracoastal Waterway and the area east of the Lacassine Bayou excluding Unit B (lottery hunt area west of Streeter Road), Unit F, and the headquarters area along Streeter Road (see refuge map). 3. We allow hunting Wednesdays through Sundays of the State teal and duck seasons (Western Zone). We close the refuge to hunting during the “goose only” waterfowl season. State daily and season harvest limits apply. 4. We prohibit entering the hunting area earlier than 4 a.m., and shooting hours end at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. 5. We only allow firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) legal for waterfowl hunting in the refuge hunting area. 6. We prohibit all boat motors, including trolling motors, in refuge marshes. We prohibit air-thrust boats and ATVs on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 7. We prohibit hunting closer than 150 feet (45 m) to a canal or waterway, and hunting parties must maintain a distance of no less than 150 yards (135 m) apart. 8. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult must possess and carry a refuge permit and may supervise no more than two youth hunters during waterfowl hunts. 9. You must remove all hunting-related equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) immediately following each day's hunt. 10. Only selected lottery hunt applicants may hunt on the designated lottery hunt area (Unit B) of the refuge. We designate hunt days on the lottery hunt for seniors and youth of the second split of the State duck season (Western Zone). You must contact the refuge office concerning the application process. 11. We prohibit overnight camping on the refuge. 12. We prohibit possession of alcohol in the hunt areas during the hunting season. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A6, A8 (each adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter during big game hunts), A9, A11, and A12 apply. 2. We only allow archery hunting for white-tailed deer from October 1 through October 31. 3. We prohibit entrance to the hunting area earlier than 4 a.m. Hunters must leave no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. 4. Each bowhunter must possess and carry a Bowhunter Education Certificate indicating completion of the State bowhunter safety class. 5. The daily bag limit is one deer per day (either sex). The State season limits apply. 6. We prohibit hunting in the headquarters area along Nature Road and along the Lacassine Pool Wildlife Drive (see refuge map). 7. We only allow boats with motors of 25 hp or less in Lacassine Pool. 8. We prohibit boats in Lacassine Pool and Unit D from October 16 through March 14. We prohibit boats in Units A and C. 9. We allow only foot access to the Unit F area. 10. We prohibit firearms while deer hunting or scouting. 11. We allow the use of crossbows for hunters age 60 or older, or hunters with a State handicapped crossbow permit. 12. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals, or other feed on any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see §32.2(h)). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A11, C7, and C8 apply. 2. We allow fishing March 15 through October 15. 3. You may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise, and you must leave 1 hour after legal sunset. 4. We prohibit fishing in the headquarters display pond. 5. We prohibit bank fishing on the Lacassine Pool Wildlife Drive. 6. We prohibit air-thrust boats, ATVs, and Jet Skis on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 7. We prohibit dragging or driving of boats over levees. 8. You must only launch trailered boats at the cement ramps at the public boat launches in Lacassine Pool. 9. We only allow boats powered by paddling or trolling motors in the Unit D impoundment within Lacassine Pool. 10. We prohibit motors in the refuge marshes outside of Lacassine Pool. 11. We only allow fishing with rod and reel or pole and line on refuge waters. 12. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, snipe, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge, as shown in the refuge hunting brochure map, in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters and anglers age 16 and older to purchase and carry a signed refuge special recreational activity permit. 2. Hunters must fill out a free daily “check-in” and “check out” refuge hunting permit obtained at designated check stations and must properly display associated windshield permit while in the parking lots. 3. The refuge opens at 4 a.m. and closes 1 hour after legal sunset. 4. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters during waterfowl hunts. 5. You may only enter and exit the refuge from designated parking lots. 6. We prohibit camping or parking overnight on the refuge. 7. We prohibit marking of trails with nonbiodegradable flagging tape. 8. We allow use of ATVs on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) from the first Saturday in September until the last day of refuge turkey season. We define ATV as an off-road vehicle with factory specifications not to exceed the following: weight 750 lbs. (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width-48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no larger than 25×12 with a maximum 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi (3.15 kg) as indicated on the tire by the manufacturer. 9. We prohibit horses or mules. 10. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any designated road, ATV or hiking trail, or refuge facility. 11. We prohibit transport of loaded weapons on an ATV (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 12. We prohibit blocking of gates or trails (see §27.31(h) of this chapter) with vehicles or ATVs. 13. We prohibit all other hunting during special youth and muzzleloader-quota deer hunts. 14. We allow incidental take of raccoon, feral hog, beaver, nutria, and coyote while migratory bird hunting, upland game hunting, and big game hunting with weapons legal for that hunt. 15. We allow motors up to 25 hp in Possum Bayou (north of Boat Ramp), Palmetto Bayou, Westcut Lake, Pt. Basse, and Nicholas Lake. 16. We allow electric-powered or nonmotorized boats in Dooms Lake, Lake Long, and Possum Bayou (south of Boat Ramp). 17. We only allow waterfowl (duck, goose, coot) hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon) during the Statewide duck season. 18. We only allow the use of shotguns while waterfowl hunting. 19. You must remove all decoys, portable blinds, and boats (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. 20. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 21. We will allow incidental take of mourning dove while migratory bird hunting on days open to waterfowl hunting. 22. Persons using the refuge are subject to inspections of permits, licenses, hunting equipment, bag limits, boats, and vehicles by law enforcement officers. 23. We prohibit trapping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge as shown on the refuge hunting brochure map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A16, A19, and A22 apply. 2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting in Hunt Unit 2B from the opening of the State season through December 15. 3. We only allow squirrel and rabbit dogs after the close of the State deer rifle season. We allow no more than two dogs per hunting party. 4. Dog owners must place their name and phone number on the collars of all their dogs. 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) for upland game hunting. This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. 6. We allow the use of .22 caliber or less rimfire rifles and 12 gauge or higher shotguns to hunt upland game. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge as shown on the refuge hunting brochure map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A3, A5 through A16, A19, and A22 apply. 2. We require hunters to permanently attach their name, address, and phone number to the deer stand. 3. We allow archery hunting from November 15 through January 1 and January 23 to the end of the State archery season except during the youth and muzzleloader deer hunts when we prohibit archery hunting. 4. We allow archery deer hunting in Hunt Units 1B and 2B from November 15 through December 15. 5. We allow youth deer hunting in all units during the State youth deer season. 6. We allow only portable deer stands. Hunters may erect deer stands 2 days before the beginning of the refuge archery season and must remove them the last day of the State archery season. 7. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game or using pursuit dogs. 8. We only allow archery equipment during designated seasons. 9. Hunters must complete, possess, and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters' Safety Course. 10. We prohibit the use of dogs to trail wounded deer. 11. We allow electric-powered or nonmotorized boats in Lake Ophelia from November 1 through December 15. 12. You may kill one deer of either sex per day during the first refuge archery season, and you may kill antlered bucks only during the second refuge archery season. 13. We require a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest and back, and in addition we require a hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange during all deer gun hunts and the quota muzzleloaders deer hunts. 14. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may only supervise one youth hunter during big game hunts. 15. There will be three lottery muzzleloader hunts (see refuge brochure for details). We will set hunt dates in July, and we will accept applications from August 1 through August 31. Applicants may NOT apply for more than one hunt. There is a $5 nonrefundable application fee per person for each hunt application and a $15 per person permit for each successful applicant. We will notify successful applicants by September 15. 16. There will be two lottery deer hunts for youth ages 12 to 15 (see refuge brochure for details). We will set hunt dates in July, and we will accept applications from November 1 through November 21. We will provide blinds. We will require successful applicants to pass a shooting proficiency test in order to qualify for the hunt. We will notify successful applicants by mail. 17. We prohibit driving or screwing nails, spikes, or other metal objects into trees or hunting from any tree in which such an object has been driven (see §32.2(i)). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas as described in the refuge hunting brochure in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A3, A5 through A9, A17, A19 (remove boats [see §27.93 of this chapter]) and A22 apply. 2. We allow sport fishing in Duck Lake, Westcut Lake, Possum Bayou, Lake Long, and the immediate vicinity of the Lake St. Agnes drainage culverts on the Red River. 3. We prohibit the use of gear or equipment other than hook and line to catch bait fish. 4. We allow fishing from March 1 through October 15 from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 5. You must attend yo-yos (within sight) at all times. 6. We prohibit possession of largemouth bass less than 14 inches long (35 cm) and black and white crappie less than 10 inches long (25 cm). 7. We prohibit cleaned or processed fish on the refuge. 8. We allow use of ATVs on the Duck Lake ATV trail from March 15 through October 15. 9. We prohibit the harvest of frogs or turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit crawfishing. Mandalay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on Wednesdays and Saturdays until 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters may only enter the refuge after 4 a.m. 2. Prior to hunting, we must assign a refuge blind and issue a refuge lottery waterfowl permit to any person entering, using, or occupying the refuge for hunting migratory game birds. You may only hunt from your assigned blind. 3. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult can supervise no more than two refuge-permitted youth hunters. We require all adult supervisors and hunters of migratory game birds to possess and carry a State Hunter Safety Course certificate. 4. All hunters must check-in and check out at a refuge self-clearing check station. Each hunter must list their name and certificate number on the self-clearing check station form and deposit the form at a refuge self-clearing check station prior to hunting. Hunters must report all game taken on the refuge when checking out by using the self-clearing check station form. 5. We allow no more than three hunters to hunt from a blind at one time. 6. We prohibit firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) other than those used to take migratory game birds in boats or in the possession of migratory game bird hunters. 7. We prohibit air-thrust boats or marsh buggies on the refuge. We restrict motorized boat use to existing canals, ditches, trenasses, and ponds. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge to hunting of deer and hog during the State deer season, except prior to 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesdays and Saturdays during State waterfowl seasons, when we close areas north of the Intra-Coastal Waterway to hunting of big game. 2. Hunters may only enter the refuge after 4 a.m. and must exit by 1 hour after legal sunset. 3. You may take big game with archery equipment and in accordance with State law. You may only take one deer of either sex per day, and hunters may only possess one deer. The State season limits on deer apply. There is no daily or possession limit on the number of feral hogs. 4. All hunters must possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters' Education Program when hunting. 5. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals or other feed, or any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see §32.2(h)). 6. Condition A7 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in all refuge waters in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow recreational fishing. We prohibit commercial fishing on the refuge. 2. We prohibit the use of unattended nets, traps, or lines (trot, jog, bush, etc.). 3. We only allow fishing in refuge canals during the period of October 1 to January 31. 4. We close the refuge to any nighttime activities unless specifically stated. 5. Condition A7 applies. 6. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). Red River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, and dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge permit. 2. We allow waterfowl and woodcock hunting on all refuge lands except the areas within the Headquarters Focus Area in Bossier Parish and north of Interstate 49 within the Spanish Lake Focus Area in Natchitoches Parish. 3. We only allow dove hunting during the first 3 days of the State season on all refuge lands except the areas within the Headquarters Focus Area in Bossier Parish and north of Interstate 49 within the Spanish Lake Focus Area in Natchitoches Parish. 4. We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. 5. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 3 a.m. 6. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge road, trail or ATV trail, residence, building, aboveground oil or gas or electrical transmission facilities, or designated public facility. 7. We prohibit leaving boats, blinds, and decoys unattended. 8. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 9. Youth hunters age 15 and under must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult can supervise no more than two youth hunters. 10. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A7, and A8 apply. 2. We allow hunting on all refuge lands except the areas within the Headquarters Focus Area in Bossier Parish and north of Interstate 49 within the Spanish Lakes Focus Area in Natchitoches Parish. 3. We prohibit the possession of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) larger than .22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, and buckshot. 4. We allow hunting of raccoon and opossum during the daylight hours of rabbit and squirrel season. We allow night hunting during December and January, and you may use dogs for night hunting. We prohibit selling of raccoon and opossum taken on the refuge for human consumption. 5. We allow use of dogs to hunt squirrel and rabbit after the last refuge Gun Deer Hunt. 6. If you want to use horses and mules to hunt raccoon and opossum at night, you must first obtain a special permit at the refuge office. 7. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 3 a.m. and no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours. 8. Youth hunters age 15 and under must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult can supervise no more than one youth hunter. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A7, A8, and B7 apply. 2. We only allow archery hunting. 3. We allow deer hunting on all refuge lands except the areas within the Headquarters Focus Area in Bossier Parish and north of Interstate 49 within the Spanish Lake Focus Area in Natchitoches Parish. 4. The daily bag limit is one deer of either sex. The State season limit applies. 5. Archery hunters must possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters' Education Program. 6. We prohibit leaving deer stands, blinds, and other equipment unattended. 7. We prohibit hunters placing stands or hunting from stands on pine trees with white painted bands/rings. 8. Youth hunters age 15 and under must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult can supervise no more than one youth hunter. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit leaving boats and other personal property on the refuge unattended. 2. We prohibit boat launching with motors greater than 50 hp on all refuge waters. 3. You must tend trotlines daily. You must attach ends of trotlines by a length of cotton line that extends into the water. 4. We prohibit commercial fishing. Recreational fishing using commercial gear (slat traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit (that you must possess and carry) available at the refuge office. 5. We prohibit the taking of alligator snapping turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). Sabine National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose (except Canada goose), and coot on areas designated by signs stating “Waterfowl Hunting Only” and delineated on the refuge regulations and permit brochure map in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require all hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge permit. 2. We only allow waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the special teal season and during the regular waterfowl season. 3. We only allow hunters to enter the refuge and launch boats after 3 a.m. All participants must be out of the refuge hunt areas and back at West Cove Public Use Area by 12 p.m. (noon). 4. We prohibit hunting on Christmas Day or New Year's Day should these days fall on a designated hunt day. 5. Youth hunters age 17 and under must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may supervise no more than two refuge-permitted youth hunters. 6. We prohibit nonhunters entering the refuge hunt areas, with the exception of youth age 15 or under experiencing the hunt with their parent or guardian. 7. You may access the hunt areas via the boat launches at the West Cove Public Use Area, by vehicle on Vastar Road, and at designated turnouts within the refuge public hunt area along State Highway 27 (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit refuge entrance through adjacent private property or using the refuge to access private property or leases. 8. We only allow launching of boats on trailers at West Cove Public Use Area. We allow hand launching of small boats along Vastar Road (no trailers permitted). 9. We prohibit dragging boats across the levee. 10. We only allow operation of outboard motors in designated refuge canals and Old North Bayou. We allow trolling motors within the refuge marshes. 11. We prohibit air-thrust boats, personal motorized watercraft (e.g., Jet Skis), or boats with air-cooled propulsion engines (Go-Devil-type motors). 12. We prohibit hunting within 300 feet (90 m) of another hunter or within 150 feet (45 m) of refuge canals, public roads, buildings, above-ground oil or gas or electrical transmission facilities, or designated public facility. 13. You must only use portable blinds and those made of native vegetation. You must remove portable blinds, decoys, spent shells, and all other personal equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) each day. 14. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 15. We require you to complete and return a waterfowl harvest data form to the check station or designated drop box after each hunt. 16. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. 17. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, crabbing, and cast netting in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Bank and wharf access for fishing are available year-round at the Public Use Areas along State Highway 27. You may only access the refuge by boat during the March 15 to October 15 open period. 2. We allow use of rod and reel, pole and line, or jug and line. We prohibit the use or possession of any other type of fishing gear, including limb lines, gill nets, or trot lines. We limit jug and line to 10 per boat, and you must attend them at all times. You must mark all jugs with the attendant's fishing license number and remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge daily. 3. You must only launch boats with motors at the designated boat ramps at the Hog Island Gully and West Cove Public Use Areas. 4. You must launch nonmotorized boats at the 1A–1B Public Use Area. 5. We only allow operation of outboard motors in designated refuge canals, Old North Bayou, and Management Unit 3 (40 hp maximum in Unit 3). We allow trolling motors within the refuge marshes. 6. Conditions A9, A11, A16 (fishing guide), and A17 apply. 7. Crabbing: We allow crabbing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: i. You must only take crabs with cotton hand lines or drop nets with up to 24" (60 cm) outside diameter. ii. You must remove all hand lines, drop nets, and bait (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge upon leaving. iii. We allow a daily limit on crabs of 5 dozen (60) per vehicle or boat. 8. Cast Netting: We only allow cast netting in designated areas of the refuge during the Louisiana Inland Shrimp Season subject to the following conditions: i. We require each individual, regardless of age, to possess and carry a signed refuge cast-netting permit. ii. An adult age 21 or older must directly supervise all youth hunters age 17 and under. iii. We only allow cast netting from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset. iv. If you use a cast net, it must not exceed a 5 foot (1.5 m) hanging radius. v. We only allow recreational cast netting for shrimp. You must immediately return all fish, crabs, or other incidental take (by catch) to the water before continuing to cast net. vi. We allow a daily shrimp limit of 5 gallons (19 L) of heads-on shrimp per day, per vehicle, or per boat. vii. Shrimp must remain in your actual custody while on the refuge. viii. You must cast net from the bank and wharves at Northline, Hog Island Gully, and 1A–1B Public Use Areas or at sites along Hwy. 27 that provide safe access and that we do not post and sign as closed areas. ix. We prohibit cast netting at or around the West Cove Public Use Area or on or around any boat launch. x. You may cast net from a boat throughout the refuge except where posted and signed as closed. xi. We prohibit reserving a place or saving a space for yourself or others by any means to include placing unattended equipment in designated cast-netting areas. xii. We prohibit swimming in the refuge canals or wading into canals to cast net. 9. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting of duck and coot on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. We prohibit migratory bird hunting during refuge gun hunts for deer. 2. We allow hunting of woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. 3. We allow hunters to enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. 4. In areas posted “Area Closed” or “No Hunting Zone,” we prohibit hunting of migratory birds at any time. We also close open fields, marked on the Public Use Regulations brochure map, to migratory bird hunting. You may obtain the Public Use Regulations brochure at the refuge headquarters in July. 5. We prohibit shooting to unload guns or muzzleloaders (see §27.42(a) of this chapter) on the refuge at any time. 6. Hunters must remove all blind materials and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) each day. 7. We allow nonmotorized boats, electric motors, and boats with motors 10 hp or less in refuge lakes, streams, and bayous. We prohibit storage of boats on the refuge, and you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. 8. We require all waterfowl hunters to report their game immediately after each hunt at the check station nearest to the point of take. 9. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals or other feed, or any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see §32.2(h)). 10. We allow all-terrain vehicle travel on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) for access typically from September 15 to the last day of the State squirrel season. We open designated trails from 4 a.m. until no later than 2 hours after legal sunset unless otherwise specified. We define an ATV as an off-road vehicle (not legal for highway use) with factory specifications not to exceed the following: weight 750 pounds (337.5 kg), length 85 inches (212.5 cm), and width 48 inches (120 cm). We restrict ATV tires to those no larger than 25×12 with a maximum 1 inch (2.5 cm) lug height and a maximum allowable tire pressure of 7 psi as indicated on the tire by the manufacturer. We require an affixed refuge all-terrain vehicle permit obtained from the refuge headquarters (typically in July). Disabled hunters using the refuge handicapped all-terrain trails must possess and carry the State's Disabled Hunter Permit. Additional handicapped or disabled access information will be available at the refuge headquarters. 11. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any public road, refuge road, trail or ATV trail, building, residence, above-ground oil or gas or electrical transmission facilities, or designated public facility. 12. We prohibit use and possession of any type of trail-marking material. 13. We prohibit use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game. 14. We require a refuge access permit for all migratory bird hunts. You may find permits on the front of the Public Use Regulations brochure. 15. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult can supervise no more than two youth hunters during waterfowl hunts. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon, squirrel, and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow raccoon hunting beginning January 1 and typically ending the first week in February. We allow raccoon hunters to hunt from legal sunset to legal sunrise with the aid of dogs, horses, mules, and use of lights. We only allow such use of lights on the refuge at the point of kill. We prohibit all other use of lights for hunting on the refuge. Hunt dates will be available at refuge headquarters in July. We prohibit ATVs during the raccoon hunt. 2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting with and without dogs. We will allow hunting without dogs from the beginning of the State season and typically ending the day before the refuge deer muzzleloader hunt. We do not require wearing of hunter orange during the squirrel and rabbit hunt without dogs. Squirrel and rabbit hunting, with or without dogs, will begin the day after the refuge deer muzzleloader hunt and will conclude the last day of the State squirrel season. 3. We close squirrel and rabbit hunting during the following gun hunts for deer: refugewide youth hunt, muzzleloader hunt, and modern firearms hunts. 4. We allow hunters to enter the refuge after 4 a.m., and they must depart no later than 2 hours after legal sunset unless they are participating in the refuge raccoon hunt. 5. Conditions A5, A7, A8 (all upland game hunters), A9, A10, A11, A12, A14 (upland game hunts), and A15 (upland game hunts) apply. 6. In areas posted “Area Closed” or “No Hunting Zone,” we prohibit upland game hunting at any time. 7. We allow .22 caliber rimfire weapons for upland game. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). This requirement only applies to the use of shotgun ammunition. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Deer archery season will begin the first Saturday in November and will conclude on the last day of the State archery season (typically January 31). We require that archery hunters, including crossbow hunters, possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters Safety course. We prohibit archery hunting during the following: refuge and youth gun hunt, muzzleloader hunt, and modern firearms hunt. 2. Deer muzzleloader season lasts 3 days, on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between the two refuge modern firearms hunts. We allow in-line muzzleloaders and magnified scopes. 3. We will conduct two 2-day quota modern firearms hunts for deer, typically in the months of November and December. Hunt dates and permit application procedures will be available at refuge headquarters in July. Hunters may use a muzzleloader during this hunt. 4. We will conduct a 2-day population control quota youth deer hunt in the Greenlea Bend area typically in December. Hunt dates and permit application procedures will be available at the refuge headquarters in July. 5. We will conduct a refugewide youth deer hunt the weekend before Thanksgiving Day. Each participating youth hunter must be age 8 to15 and supervised by an adult who is at least age 21. 6. You may only take one deer per day during refuge deer hunts. The State season limit applies. 7. We allow turkey hunting the first 16 days of the State turkey season. We will conduct a youth turkey hunt the Saturday and Sunday before the regular State turkey season. You may harvest two bearded turkeys per season. We allow the possession of lead shot while turkey hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). You may use nonmotorized bicycles on designated all-terrain vehicle trails (see §27.31 of this chapter). 8. Conditions A5, A7, A8 (deer and turkey hunters), A9 through A14 (deer and turkey hunters), A15 (each adult can supervise no more than one youth hunter during big game hunts), and B4 apply. 9. In areas posted “Area Closed” or “No Hunting Zone,” we prohibit big game hunting at all times. We close open fields, which we mark on the Public Use Regulations brochure map, during the deer muzzleloader and deer modern firearms hunts; but we open those fields for deer archery hunting. We prohibit shooting into or across any open field with a gun. 10. We allow shotguns equipped with a single piece magazine plug that allows the gun to hold no more than two shells in the magazine and one in the chamber. 11. We only allow shotgun hunters to use rifled slugs when hunting deer. 12. We prohibit possession of buckshot while on the refuge. 13. You must remove all stands, blind materials, and decoys from the refuge following each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 14. We require a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest and back, and in addition we require a hat or cap of unbroken hunter orange. You must wear the solid hunter-orange items while in the field. 15. We prohibit possession or distribution of bait or hunting with the aid of bait, including any grain, salt, minerals or other feed, or any nonnaturally occurring attractant on the refuge (see §32.2(h)). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow trotlines attached with a length of cotton line that extends into the water. You must tend the trotlines at least once every 24 hours and reset them when receded waters expose them. 2. Conditions A7, A10 (the only exceptions are the Rainey Lake and Mower Woods all-terrain trails (see §27.31 of this chapter), which are open year-round with the same time restrictions as the seasonal all-terrain trails), A12, and B4 (anglers) apply. 3. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, and dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge permit. 2. We allow waterfowl hunting on the west side of the Ouachita River north of RCW Road. We allow waterfowl hunting on the east side of the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy levee, west of Kelby Road, and south of School Board South Road within the levee. 3. We allow woodcock hunting west of the Ouachita River. We allow woodcock hunting on the east side of the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy levee, west of Kelby Road, and south of School Board South Road within the levee. 4. We only allow dove hunting during the first 3 days of the State season east of the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy levee, west of Kelby Road, and south of School Board South Road within the levee. 5. We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. 6. We will hold a limited lottery hunt during the State Youth Waterfowl Hunt. Application instructions are available at the refuge office. 7. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 3 a.m. 8. We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of the maintained right-of-way of roads and from or across ATV trails (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit hunting within 50 feet (15 m) or trespassing on above-ground oil or gas production facilities. 9. We prohibit leaving boats, blinds, and decoys unattended. 10. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. 11. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 12. We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services rendered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether such payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club membership. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A8, A9, and A12 (to hunt upland game) apply. 2. We allow hunting west of the Ouachita River. We allow hunting on the east side of the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy levee, west of Kelby Road, and south of School Board South Road within the levee. 3. We prohibit possession of firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) larger than .22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, and buckshot. 4. We allow hunting of raccoon and opossum during the daylight hours of rabbit and squirrel season. We allow night hunting during December and January, and you may use dogs for night hunting. We prohibit selling of raccoon and opossum taken on the refuge for human consumption. 5. We allow use of dogs to hunt squirrel and rabbit after the last refuge Gun Deer Hunt. 6. If you want to use horses and mules to hunt raccoon and opossum at night, you must first obtain a special permit at the refuge office. 7. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 3 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours. 8. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A8, A9, A12 (to hunt big game), and B7 apply. 2. We allow general gun deer hunting on the following days: the first consecutive Saturday and Sunday of November; the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday following Thanksgiving Day; and the second Saturday and Sunday after Thanksgiving Day. We allow archery deer hunting during the entire State season. 3. We allow deer hunting west of the Ouachita River. We allow deer hunting on the east side of the Ouachita River outside the Mollicy levee, west of Kelby Road, and south of School Board South Road within the levee. 4. The daily bag limit is one deer of either sex. The State season limit applies. 5. During general Gun Deer Hunts, you must check all deer on the day taken during general Gun Deer Hunts at a refuge check station between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. unless stated otherwise in the annual refuge hunting brochure and permit. 6. Archery hunters must possess and carry proof of completion of the International Bowhunters' Education Program. 7. We prohibit leaving deer stands, blinds, and other equipment unattended. 8. Deer hunters must wear hunter orange as per State deer hunting regulations on Wildlife Management Areas. 9. We prohibit hunters placing stands or hunting from stands on pine trees with white-painted bands/rings. 10. Youth hunters under age 16 must successfully complete a State-approved hunter education course. While hunting, each youth must possess and carry a card or certificate of completion. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow sport fishing year-round except within the Mollicy levee. We allow fishing in the Wigeon Ponds and Reservoir March 1 through October 15, from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 30 minutes after legal sunset. 2. We prohibit outboard motors in the Wigeon Ponds. We prohibit boat launching with motors greater than 50 hp in the Reservoir. 3. We prohibit leaving boats and other personal property on the refuge unattended. 4. You must tend trotlines daily. You must attach ends of trotlines by a length of cotton line that extends into the water. 5. We prohibit commercial fishing. Recreational fishing using commercial gear (slat traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit (that you must possess and carry) available at the refuge office. 6. We prohibit the taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29074, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6692, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 5277, Jan. 26, 1995; 60 FR 62042, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 45367, Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 46395, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47378, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46916, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30783, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56402, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46357, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58945, Sept. 18, 2002; 68 FR 57316, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54394, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54169, Sept. 13, 2005; 70 FR 56376, Sept. 27, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened to hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, American crow, and woodcock in accordance with State regulations, seasons, and bag limits subject to the following conditions: 1. You must wear two articles of hunter-orange clothing or material. One article must be a solid-colored hunter-orange hat; the other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange in color (such as orange camouflage) except when hunting waterfowl. 2. We will provide permanent refuge blinds at various locations that you may reserve. You may make reservations for blinds up to 1 year in advance, for a maximum of 1 week, running Monday through Sunday during the hunting season. You may make reservations for additional weeks up to 1 week in advance, on a space-available basis. We prohibit other permanent blinds. You must remove temporary blinds, boats, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge following each day. 3. You may use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 4. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated under each State's hunting regulations but no longer than from 5. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, raccoon, woodchuck, red and eastern gray squirrel, porcupine, skunk, snowshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, ruffed grouse, and northern bobwhite in accordance with State regulations, seasons, and bag limits subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while on the refuge. 2. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated under State hunting regulations, but no longer than from 3. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 4. You must wear two articles of hunter-orange clothing or material. One article must be a solid-colored hunter-orange hat; the other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange in color (such as orange camouflage) except when hunting turkey. 5. We allow hunting of coyote and snowshoe hare with dogs during State hunting seasons. Hunting with trailing dogs on the refuge will be subject to the following regulations: i. You must equip all dogs used to hunt coyote with working radio-telemetry collars, and you must be in possession of a working radio-telemetry receiver that can detect and track the frequencies of all collars used. We do not require radio-telemetry collars for dogs used to hunt snowshoe hare. ii. We prohibit training during or outside of dog season for coyote or hare. iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per hunter. iv. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of bear, white-tailed deer, and moose in accordance with State regulations, seasons, and bag limits subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated under State hunting regulations but no longer than from 2. We allow bear hunting with dogs during State hunting seasons. Hunting with trailing dogs on the refuge will be subject to the following regulations: i. You must equip all dogs used to hunt bear with working radio-telemetry collars and hunters must be in possession of a working radio-telemetry receiver that can detect and track the frequencies of all collars used. ii. We prohibit training during or outside of dog season for bear. iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per hunter. iv. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them. 3. We allow prehunt scouting of the refuge; however, we prohibit dogs and firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) during prehunt scouting. 4. Each hunter must wear two articles of hunter-orange clothing or material. One article must be a solid-colored hunter-orange hat; the other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange in color (i.e., orange camouflage). 5. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 6. We allow temporary tree stands and blinds, but hunters must remove them by the end of the season (see §27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit nails, screws, or screw-in climbing pegs to build or access a stand or blind (see §32.2(i)). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, American woodcock, and Wilson's snipe on designated areas of the Baring and Edmunds Division of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require every hunter to possess and carry a personally signed refuge hunting permit. Permits and regulations are available at checkpoints throughout the refuge. 2. You must complete a Hunter Information Card at a self-clearing check station after each hunt before leaving the refuge. 3. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 2 hours before legal shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by 1 hour past legal shooting hours. 4. You may hunt American woodcock and Wilson's snipe on the Edmunds Division and that part of the Baring Division that lies west of State Route 191. 5. You may hunt waterfowl (duck and goose) in that part of the Edmunds Division that lies north of Hobart Stream and west of U.S. Route 1, and in those areas east of U.S. Route 1, and refuge lands that lie south of South Trail, and in that portion of the Baring Division that lies west of State Route 191. 6. We prohibit hunting of migratory birds in the Nat Smith Field and Marsh or Bills Hill Ponds on the Edmunds Division. 7. We prohibit construction or use of any permanent blind. 8. You may only use portable or temporary blinds. 9. You must remove portable or temporary blinds and decoys from the refuge following each day's hunt (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit motorized or mechanized vehicles and equipment in designated Wilderness Areas. This includes all vehicles and items such as winches, pulleys, and wheeled game carriers. Hunters must remove animals harvested within the Wilderness Areas by hand without the aid of mechanical equipment of any type. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, red fox, red squirrel, gray squirrel, raccoon, skunk, and woodchuck on designated areas of the Baring and Edmunds Divisions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, and A10 apply. 2. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 3. During the firearms big game seasons, you must wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material. 4. We allow the hunting of ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, red fox, red squirrel, gray squirrel, raccoon, skunk, and woodchuck on the Edmunds Division and that part of the Baring Division that lies west of State Route 191. 5. We prohibit hunting of upland game on refuge lands from April 1 through September 30. 6. You must register with the refuge office prior to hunting raccoon or red fox with trailing dogs. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of black bear, bobcat, eastern coyote, moose, and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A10, B3, and B5 apply. 2. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 3. We allow bear hunting from October 1 to the end of the State Prescribed Season. 4. We allow eastern coyote hunting from October 1 to March 31 annually. 5. If you harvest a bear, deer, or moose on the refuge, you must notify the refuge office in person or by phone within 24 hours and make the animal available for inspection by refuge personnel. 6. We prohibit construction or use of permanent tree stands, blinds, or ladders. 7. You must use only portable tree stands, blinds, and ladders. 8. You must clearly label any tree stand, blind, or ladder left on the refuge overnight with your name, address, phone number, and hunting license number. 9. You must remove all tree stands, blinds, and ladders from the refuge on the last day of the muzzleloader deer season (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 10. You may hunt black bear, eastern coyote, and white-tailed deer during the State archery and firearms deer seasons on that part of the Baring Division that lies east of State Route 191. 11. You may hunt black bear, bobcat, eastern coyote, moose, and white-tailed deer on the Edmunds Division and that part of the Baring Division that lies west of State Route 191. 12. You may only use a long, recurve, or compound bow to hunt during the archery deer season, and a muzzleloader to hunt during the deer muzzleloader season on that part of the refuge that lies east of Route 191. 13. You must register with the refuge office prior to hunting black bear, bobcat, or eastern coyote with trailing dogs. 14. We prohibit hunting in the following areas: i. The South Magurrewock Area: The boundary of this area begins at the intersection of the Charlotte Road and U.S. Route 1; it follows the Charlotte Road in a southerly direction to a point just south of the fishing pier and observation blind, where it turns in an easterly direction, crossing the East Branch of the Magurrewock Stream, and proceeds in a northerly direction along the upland edge of the Upper and Middle Magurrewock Marshes to U.S. Route 1 where it follows Route 1 in a southerly direction to the point of origin. ii. The North Magurrewock Area: The boundary of this area begins where the northern exterior boundary of the refuge and Route 1 intersect; it follows the boundary line in a westerly direction to the railroad grade where it follows the main railroad grade and refuge boundary in a southwest direction to the upland edge of the Lower Barn Meadow Marsh; it then follows the upland edge of the marsh in an easterly direction to U.S. Route 1, where it follows Route 1 to the point of origin. iii. The posted safety zone around the refuge headquarters complex: The boundary of this area starts where the southerly edge of the Horse Pasture Field intersects with the Charlotte Road. The boundary follows the southern edge of the Horse Pasture Field, across the abandoned Maine Central Railroad grade, where it intersects with the North Fireline Road. It follows the North Fireline Road to a point near the northwest corner of the Lane Construction Tract. The line then proceeds along a cleared and marked trail in a northwesterly direction to the Barn Meadow Road. It proceeds south along the Barn Meadow Road to the intersection with the South Fireline Road, where it follows the South Fireline Road across the Headquarters Road to the intersection with the Mile Bridge Road. It then follows the Mile Bridge Road in a southerly direction to the intersection with the Lunn Road, then along the Lunn Road leaving the road in an easterly direction at the site of the old crossing, across the abandoned Maine Central Railroad grade to the Charlotte Road (directly across from the Moosehorn Ridge Road gate). The line follows the Charlotte Road in a northerly direction to the point of origin. iv. The Southern Gravel Pit: The boundary of this area starts at a point where Cranberry Brook crosses the Charlotte Road and proceeds south along the Charlotte Road to the Barin/Charlotte Town Line, east along the Town Line to a point where it intersects the railroad grade where it turns in a northerly direction, and follows the railroad grade to Cranberry Brook, following Cranbettery Brook in a westerly direction to the point of origin. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit motorized boats on Bearce and Conic Lakes. 2. We only allow fishing from 3. We allow fishing in the following areas on the Baring Division of the refuge: i. Bearce Lake, Conic Lake, James Pond, Ledge Pond, and Vose Pond; ii. Clark Brook and the West Branch of the Magurrewock Stream from the outlet of the Howard Mill Flowage water control structure to the handicapped-accessible fishing pier located off the Charlotte Road; and iii. Barn Meadow Brook, Cranberry Brook, Mahar Brook, and Moosehorn Stream. 4. We allow fishing in the following areas on the Edmunds Division of the refuge: Hobart Lake, Hobart Stream, Cranberry Brook, Crane Meadow Brook, Crane Mill Stream, and Crane Mill Flowage. 5. We prohibit fishing on the stretch of Moosehorn Stream on the Baring Division that lies west of the Charlotte Road and east of the Mile Bridge Road between March 31 and July 14. 6. We prohibit trapping of bait fish on the refuge. Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, woodcock, rail, gallinule, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit erection of permanent waterfowl blinds. 2. You must remove all temporary blinds, concealment materials, boats, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 2. We allow only pointing and flushing dogs. 3. We prohibit the hunting of crows. 4. You may hunt coyotes from November 1 to March 31. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and bear on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit dogs. 2. We only allow black bear hunting during the firearm season for white-tailed deer. 3. You must remove all tree stands by the last day of the white-tailed deer hunting season (see §27.93 of this chapter). 4. We normally close the refuge to all visitors from legal sunset to legal sunrise. However, during hunting season, we allow hunters to enter the refuge D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, and snipe in accordance with State regulations on designated areas of the Brave Boat Harbor, Lower Wells, Upper Wells, Mousam River, Goose Rocks, and Spurwink River Divisions of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to entering designated refuge hunting areas, you must obtain a refuge hunting permit, pay a recreation fee, and sign and carry the permit at all times. 2. You may only take sea duck when the State sea duck season coincides with the regular duck season. 3. You may take waterfowl by falconry during State seasons. 4. We open Designated Youth Hunting Areas to hunters age 17 and under who possess and carry a refuge hunting permit. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. The accompanying adult must possess and carry a refuge hunting permit and may also hunt. 5. You may use seasonal blinds with a Special Use Permit. A permitted seasonal blind is available to permitted hunters on a first-come, first-served basis. The permit holder for the blind is responsible for the removal of the blind at the end of the season and compliance with all conditions of the Special Use Permit. You must remove temporary blinds, decoys, and boats from the refuge each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 6. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated by State regulations but no longer than 7. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 8. We close the Moody, Little River, Biddeford Pool, and Goosefare Brook divisions of the refuge to all migratory bird hunting. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant and grouse on designated areas of the Brave Boat Harbor, Lower Wells, Upper Wells, Mousam River, Goose Rocks, Goosefare Brook, and Spurwink River division of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A6, and A7 apply. 2. You may take pheasant and grouse by falconry during State seasons. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while on the refuge. 4. We close the Moody, Little River, and Biddeford Pool division of the refuge to all upland game hunting. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the Brave Boat Harbor, Lower Wells, Upper Wells, Mousam River, Goose Rocks, Little River, Goosefare Brook, and Spurwink River Divisions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A6, and A7 apply. 2. We only allow hunting of deer with shotgun and archery. We prohibit rifles and muzzleloading firearms. 3. You must use only portable tree stands and ladders. We prohibit use of nails, screws, or bolts to attach tree stands and ladders to trees (see §32.2(i)). You must remove tree stands and ladders from the refuge following each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 4. We close the Moody and Biddeford Pool Division of the refuge to white-tailed deer hunting. 5. We close the Moody and Biddeford Pool divisions of the refuge to white-tailed deer hunting. 6. We only allow archery on those areas of the Little River division open to hunting. 7. You may hunt fox and coyote with archery or shotgun during daylight hours of the State firearm deer season only. 8. Bow hunters with refuge permits may apply for the special “Wells Hunt”. We must receive letters of interest by November 1 for consideration in a random drawing. Selected hunters must comply with regulations as set by the State. 9. You must report any deer harvested to the refuge office within 48 hours. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing along the shoreline on the following designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. At the Brave Boat Harbor division on the north side (York) of the stream crossing under Route 103, beginning at Route 103 then downstream to the first railroad trestle. 2. At the Moody division on the north side of the Ogunquit River and downstream of Route 1, beginning at the refuge boundary then downstream a distance of 500 feet (150 m). 3. At the Moody division on the east side of Stevens Brook and downstream of Bourne Avenue, beginning at Bourne Avenue then downstream to where the refuge ends near Ocean Avenue. 4. At the Lower Wells division on the west side of the Webhannet River downstream of Mile Road, from Mile Road north to the first creek. 5. At the Upper Wells division on the south side of the Merriland River downstream of Skinner Mill Road, beginning at the refuge boundary and then east along the oxbow to the woods. 6. At the Mousam River division on the north side of the Mousam River downstream of Route 9, beginning at the refuge boundary and then east to a point opposite Great Hill Road. Access is from the Bridle Path along the first tidal creek. 7. At the Goosefare Brook division on the south side of Goosefare Brook where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. 8. At the Spurwink River division on the west side (Scarborough) of the Spurwink River upstream of Route 77, beginning at Route 77 and then upstream approximately 1,000 feet (300 m) to a point near the fork in the river. 9. You may launch boats from car top from legal sunrise to legal sunset at Brave Boat Harbor division on Chauncey Creek at the intersection of Cutts Island Road and Sea Point Road. 10. We allow car-top launching from legal sunrise to legal sunset at Spurwink River division on the upstream side of Route 77 at the old road crossing. 11. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 12. We prohibit lead jigs and sinkers. 13. Anglers must attend their lines at all times. 14. We prohibit collection of bait on the refuge. Sunkhaze Meadows National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, moose, and bear on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must wear, in a conspicuous manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored hunter-orange clothing or material during firearms big game season. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on the waters of and from the banks of Baker Brook, Birch Stream, Buzzy Brook, Dudley Brook, Johnson Brook, Little Birch Stream, Little Buzzy Brook, Sandy Stream, and Sunkhaze Stream. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 60 FR 62043, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46396, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46917, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30784, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56403, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46358, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58946, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54410, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54172, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge permits for all hunters regardless of age. We require that permits must be in the hunter's possession along with a valid Maryland State hunting license, any required stamps, and a photo identification. Permits are nontransferable. 2. We require that hunters obtain deer hunt permits only through the mail, by mailing an application and administration fee to the refuge after applications are available in July. To obtain an application and regulations leaflet (including designated areas and map, dates of hunts, bag limits, and permit fees) for archery, youth, muzzleloader, and shotgun hunts, we require hunters to contact the refuge hunt coordinator or refuge Visitor Center, which is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. 3. We allow archery hunters to obtain a permit; permits are available at the Visitor Center, after the first week of September until the end of the archery season. 4. We allow walk-in youth hunters to obtain a permit at the check station on the day of the hunt. 5. A licensed or exempt-from-licensed unarmed adult, age 21 or older, must accompany youth hunters (at least age 12 but less than age 16) at all times in the field. 6. We require a physician to certify “wheelchair-bound” permanently disabled hunters; and an assistant, who must not use a firearm, must accompany these hunters. We require the permanently disabled certification to accompany the hunters' permit application. 7. We only allow participants possessing authorized permits to enter the hunt areas. 8. Beginning at 5 a.m., we require check-in for the youth hunts, muzzleloader hunts, and shotgun hunts. 9. At the refuge check station on the day of the kill for all firearm hunts, we require hunters to properly tag and present for examination all deer killed. 10. We require hunters to seek refuge employee assistance to retrieve deer from closed areas. 11. We do not require check-in or check out at the refuge for the archery hunt, but we require hunters to register harvested deer at one of the State check stations designated by the refuge. 12. We only allow weapons that meet State regulations (bows and arrows for archery, shotguns with slugs and/or No. 1 buckshot or larger for youth hunts and shotgun hunts, and muzzleloading rifles and muzzleloading shotguns only for muzzleloader hunts). We prohibit handguns and breech-loading rifles. 13. We only allow access to hunt areas on designated roads and parking areas indicated on hunt maps in the regulations leaflet (obtained with application by mail or at the Visitor Center) (see §27.31 of this chapter). The only other access we allow is walk-in or bicycles. We prohibit access by boats or ATVs. 14. We only allow scouting on designated days listed in the regulations for permitted hunters. 15. We do not require check-in or check out for scouting. 16. We prohibit firearms or other weapons on the refuge when scouting. 17. We require adult hunters, age 21 or older, to accompany permitted youth hunters while scouting. 18. We require a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored daylight fluorescent-orange clothing to be worn on the head, chest, and back of all hunters during the youth, muzzleloader, and shotgun hunts. 19. We require the use of a tree stand that elevates the hunter a minimum of 8 feet (240 cm) above the ground for hunting Area B2 (except disabled hunters). We allow temporary, removable, ladder, fixed, and climbing-type tree stands that do not damage trees in all other areas (see §§32.2(i)). 20. We prohibit screw-in steps, spikes, or other objects that may damage trees. 21. We prohibit hunting from a permanently constructed tree stand. 22. We allow hunters to preinstall tree stands during the scouting days for use during selected hunts and to leave the tree stands in the hunting area at the hunter's discretion. We require hunters to remove all stands the last day of the refuge hunting season (we are not responsible for damage, theft, or other hunter occupancy) (see §27.93 of this chapter). 23. We prohibit dogs in hunt areas. 24. We prohibit hunting from or shooting across a roadway where we allow vehicle traffic. 25. We prohibit driving deer during youth hunts. 26. We prohibit commercialized guiding. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing and crabbing from April 1 through September 30 during daylight hours. 2. We restrict fishing and crabbing to boats and the Key Wallace roadway across the Little Blackwater River. 3. We require a valid State sport fishing license. We do not require a refuge permit. 4. We require anglers to attend all fish and crab lines. 5. We prohibit boat launching from refuge lands except for canoes/kayaks at the canoe/kayak ramp located near the Blackwater River Bridge on Route 335. A public launching ramp is available at Shorter's Wharf. 6. We prohibit the use of air boats on refuge waters. Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State hunting regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters to carry a signed refuge hunt permit when scouting on the designated scouting days and when hunting. Hunters must turn in their hunt permit at the end of the hunt day or when leaving the refuge during the hunt day at the check-in station. 2. We only allow use of bow and arrows, shotguns, and muzzleloaders for deer hunting and shotguns for turkey hunting. 3. We prohibit possession of a loaded weapon (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) on or within 50 feet (15 m) of any graveled, dirt, or paved refuge road or any designated parking area. 4. We require a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid hunter-orange clothing or material as the outermost layer of clothing on the head, chest, and back when deer hunting. 5. You must wear a hunter-orange cap or hat when moving to or from your blind or stand when turkey hunting. 6. Each youth hunter (age 15 or under) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 18 or older. Children must be at least age 10 to hunt on the refuge. 7. We only allow parking in designated parking areas. 8. We prohibit hunting in the No Hunting Zones; however, you may walk through these areas with an unloaded weapon (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) (no shells in the chamber or magazine cap off of the muzzleloader). 9. For deer hunting, the legal shooting hours are from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 10. For turkey hunting, the legal shooting hours are from 11. We prohibit entry to the refuge by boats during refuge hunts. 12. We only allow persons possessing a refuge hunt permit to be on the refuge during hunting days. 13. We prohibit the use of ATVs during refuge hunts (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 14. We allow the use of marking tape, reflective pins, or other removable materials to mark trails to and from stands. You must remove the marking material (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of your hunt day. We prohibit paint or any other permanent marker to mark trails. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing and crabbing from Eastern Neck Island bridge. 2. We only allow fishing and crabbing from April 1—September 30 during daylight hours at the Ingleside Recreation Area. 3. We only allow fishing from the Boxes Point and Duck Inn Trails during daylight hours. 4. We allow fishing and crabbing from boardwalk located adjacent to the Eastern Neck Island bridge. Patuxent Research Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and dove on the North Tract in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a fee-hunting permit. 2. We require hunters age 17 and under to have a parent or guardian countersign to receive a hunting permit. An adult, age 21 or older, possessing a hunting permit, must accompany hunters age 16 and younger in the field. 3. You must check-in and out at the Hunter Control Station (HCS) and exchange your hunting permit for a daily hunting pass and a vehicle pass every time you enter or exit the refuge, including breaks, lunch, and dinner. 4. We restrict hunters to the selected area and activity until you check out at the HCS. 5. You must use established and maintained roads and not block traffic (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 6. We prohibit hunting on or across any road, within 50 yards (45m) of a road, within 150 yards (135m) of any occupied structure, or within 25 yards (22.5m) from any designated “No Hunting” area. Only those with a State “Hunt from a Vehicle Permit” may hunt from the roadside at designated areas. 7. You must wear at least a fluorescent-orange hat or cap when walking from your vehicle to your hunting site. “Jump Shooters” must wear at least a fluorescent-orange hat or cap while hunting. If you stop and stand, you may replace the orange hat or cap with a camouflage one. 8. You may only carry one shotgun, 20 gauge or larger, in the field. We prohibit additional firearms. 9. We only allow the taking of Canada goose during the special September and late season for a resident Canada goose. 10. We prohibit hunting of goose, duck, or dove during the deer firearm seasons and the early deer muzzleloader seasons that occur in October. 11. We prohibit dove hunting during any deer muzzleloader or firearms seasons. 12. We require waterfowl hunters to use retrievers on any impounded waters. Retrievers must be of the traditional breeds, such as Chesapeake Bay, Golden, Labrador, etc. 13. We require dogs to be under the immediate control of their owner at all times. Law enforcement officers may seize dogs running loose or unattended (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of turkey, bobwhite quail, grey squirrel, eastern cottontail rabbit, and woodchuck on the North Tract and turkey on the Central Tract in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A6 apply. 2. You must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of fluorescent orange on your head, chest, and back while hunting upland game except for turkey hunting. We encourage turkey hunters to wear fluorescent orange. 3. We prohibit hunting of upland game during the firearms and muzzleloader seasons. 4. We select turkey hunters by a computerized lottery for youth, disabled, mobility impaired, and general public hunts. We require documentation for disabled and mobility-impaired hunters. 5. We require each turkey hunter to attend a turkey clinic sponsored by the National Wild Turkey Federation. 6. We require turkey hunters to pattern their weapons prior to hunting. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require you to pass a proficiency test with each weapon that you desire to use prior to issuing you a hunting permit. 2. Conditions A1 through A6 apply. 3. You must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of fluorescent orange on your head, chest, and back while hunting. Bow hunters must follow this requirement when moving to and from the deer stand and while tracking. We do not require bow hunters to wear the fluorescent orange when positioning to hunt except during the deer muzzleloader season. 4. We will extract a jaw from each deer harvested before leaving the refuge. 5. We publish the Refuge Hunting Regulations, which include the daily and yearly bag limits and hunting dates for the North, Central, and South Tracts, in July. We give hunters a copy of the regulations with the fee permit, and they must know the specific hunt seasons and regulations. 6. You must use portable tree stands equipped with a safety belt. You must wear the safety belt while in the tree stand. The stand must be at least 10 feet (3m) off the ground. You must remove tree stands daily from the refuge (see §27.93 of this chapter). Hunters must use deer stands to hunt the South and Central Tracts. (We will make limited accommodations for disabled hunters for Central Tract lottery hunts.) 7. We prohibit the firing of weapons after legal shooting hours, including the unloading of muzzleloaders. 8. We prohibit use of dogs to hunt or track wounded deer. 9. If you wish to track wounded deer beyond 1 10. North Tract: We allow shotgun, muzzleloader, and bow hunting in accordance with the following conditions: i. Conditions C1 through C9 apply. 11. Central Tract: We allow shotgun and bow hunting in accordance with the following conditions: i. Conditions C1 through C9 apply. ii. We only allow bow hunters to hunt on the Schafer Farm. iii. We select Central Tract shotgun and bow hunters by a computerized lottery. You will be assigned a specific hunting location. iv. You must carry a flashlight, whistle, and a compass while hunting. 12. South Tract: We allow shotgun, muzzleloader, and bow hunting in accordance with the following regulations: i. Conditions C1 through C9 and C11iv apply. ii. You must access South Tract hunting areas A, B, and C off Springfield Road through the Old Beltsville Airport, and South Tract hunting area D off Maryland Route 197 through Gate #4 and park in designated parking areas. iii. We prohibit shooting into any open meadow or field area. iv. We prohibit parking along the National Wildlife Visitor Center road or in the visitor center parking lot. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a free refuge fishing permit, which you must carry with you at all times while fishing. Organized groups may request a group permit. The group leader must carry a copy of the permit and stay with the group at all times while fishing. 2. You may take one additional licensed adult or two youths age 15 or under to fish under your permit and in your presence. 3. You may only use earthworms for live bait. 4. We prohibit harvesting bait on the refuge. 5. You must attend all fishing lines. 6. We prohibit fishing from all bridges except the south side of Bailey Bridge. 7. You may take the following species: Chain pickerel, catfish, golden shiner, eel, and sunfish (includes bluegill, black crappie, warmouth, and pumpkinseed). 8. You must catch and release all bass. 9. North Tract: We allow sport fishing in accordance with the following conditions: i. We allow sport fishing at Lake Allen, Rieve's Pond, New Marsh, Cattail Pond, Bailey Bridge Pond, Bailey Bridge (south side), and Little Patuxent River (downstream only from Bailey's Bridge). ii. Conditions D1 through D8 apply. iii. We require a free North Tract refuge access permit that you must possess and carry at all times. If you are age 17 or under, you must have a parent or guardian countersign to receive an access permit. A parent or legal guardian must accompany those anglers age 17 and under. iv. You may fish year-round at Lake Allen, New Marsh, Cattail Pond, Bailey Bridge Pond, Bailey Bridge (south side), and the Little Patuxent River (downstream only from Bailey Bridge) except during the white-tailed deer muzzleloader and shotgun seasons and the waterfowl hunting season. We also reserve the right to close Lake Allen at any time. v. You may fish at Rieve's Pond from February 1 to August 31 and on Sundays from September 1 to January 31. vi. We allow wading, for fishing purposes only, downstream from Bailey Bridge on the Little Patuxent River. We prohibit wading in other bodies of water. vii. We prohibit the use of any type of watercraft. 10. South Tract: We allow sport fishing in accordance with the following conditions: i. Conditions D1 through D8 apply. ii. You must park your vehicle in the parking lot located behind Refuge Gate #8 off Maryland Route 197. iii. You must display your fishing permit on your vehicle dashboard. iv. We allow sport fishing at the pier and designated shorelines at Cash Lake. See Refuge Fishing Regulations for areas opened to fishing. We post other areas with “No fishing beyond this point”. v. You may fish from mid-June until mid-October. vi. You may fish between the hours of 6 a.m. until legal sunset. We open refuge trails from legal sunrise until 5:30 p.m. daily. vii. We prohibit boat trailers. viii. You may use watercraft for fishing in accordance with the State boating laws subject to the following conditions: You may use car-top boats 14 feet (4.2m) or less, canoes, kayaks, and inflatable boats. You may only use electric motors, 4hp or less. We prohibit sailboats. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6685, 6693, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62043, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46396, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46917, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30784, May 12, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54412, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54174, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of woodcock on designated portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow woodcock hunting within the portions of the refuge located north of Hudson Road, except those areas north of Hudson Road that are designated as “archery only” hunting on the current refuge hunting map. These archery only hunting areas north of Hudson Road are those portions of the refuge that are external to Patrol Road from its southerly intersection with White Pond Road, northwesterly and then easterly, to its intersection with Old Marlborough Road. 2. We require refuge permits. 3. You must possess and carry all applicable hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and a photographic identification while hunting on the refuge. 4. We prohibit use of motorized vehicles on the refuge. The refuge will provide designated parking areas for hunters. Consult the refuge manager for further details. 5. During any season when it is legal to hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all hunters to wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid-orange clothing or material in a conspicuous manner on their chest, back, and head. During all other times, if you are engaged in woodcock hunting on the refuge, you must wear a minimum of a solid-orange hat. 6. We prohibit the use of electronic calls during any hunting season. 7. We prohibit trimming or cutting of branches larger than the diameter of a quarter (see §27.61 of this chapter). 8. We prohibit the marking any tree or other refuge feature with flagging, paint, reflective material, or any other substance (see §27.61 of this chapter). 9. You may scout hunting areas on the refuge once you have obtained a refuge permit. Scouting may begin no earlier than 1 month from the opening day of the hunting season. We prohibit the use of dogs during scouting. 10. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 11. For seasons wherein State regulations allow use of dogs, we allow no more than two dogs per hunting party. We prohibit the training of dogs on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow shotgun hunting for ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbit, and gray squirrel within those portions of the refuge located north of Hudson Road, except those areas north of Hudson Road designated as “archery only” hunting on the current refuge hunting map. These archery only hunting areas north of Hudson Road are those portions of the refuge that are external to Patrol Road from its southerly intersection with White Pond Road, northwesterly and then easterly, to its intersection with Old Marlborough Road. 2. Conditions A2, A3, A4, A6, A7, A8, A9, A10, and A11 apply. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 4. We prohibit construction or use of any permanent structure while hunting on the refuge. You must remove all temporary blinds each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. During seasons when it is legal to hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all hunters, including archers and small game hunters, to wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid-orange clothing or material in a conspicuous manner on their chest, back, and head. During all other times, if you are engaged in ruffed grouse, squirrel, or cottontail rabbit hunting on the refuge, you must wear a minimum of a solid-orange hat. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow shotgun and muzzleloader hunting of white-tailed deer, as well as shotgun hunting of turkey, within the portions of the refuge located north of Hudson Road, except those areas north of Hudson Road that are designated as “archery only” hunting on the current refuge hunting map. These archery only hunting areas north of Hudson Road are those portions of the refuge that are external to Patrol Road from its southerly intersection with White Pond Road, northwesterly and then easterly, to its intersection with Old Marlborough Road. 2. We allow archery deer and archery turkey hunting within all portions of the refuge during the hunting seasons for these species. 3. We require refuge permits. We limit the numbers of deer and turkey hunters allowed to hunt on the refuge. If the number of applications to hunt these species received is greater than the number of permits available, we will issue permits by random selection. 4. Conditions A3, A4, A6, A7, A8, A9, and A10 apply. 5. During seasons when it is legal to hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all hunters, including archers, to wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid-orange clothing or material in a conspicuous manner on their chest, back, and head. 6. You may use decoys to hunt turkey. 7. We prohibit driving deer by any means on the refuge. 8. We prohibit construction or use of permanent structures while hunting. We prohibit driving a nail, spike, screw, or other metal object into any tree or hunting from any tree into which a nail, spike, screw, or other object has been driven (see §32.2(i)). 9. You may use temporary tree stands while engaged in hunting deer during the applicable archery, shotgun, or muzzleloader deer seasons. You must remove all stands or any blinds by legal sunset each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We require all tree stands to have the name and address of the owner clearly printed on the stand. 10. We prohibit possession of buckshot while hunting during any season on the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in Puffer Pond in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from nonmotorized canoes and car-top boats, as well as from designated locations on the banks of Puffer Pond. We prohibit the use of trailers to launch or retrieve canoes or boats on the refuge. 2. We allow catch and release fishing only. 3. We prohibit the use of live bait. 4. We prohibit lead sinkers. 5. We prohibit taking of frogs or turtles on the refuge (see §27.21 of this chapter). 6. You may fish on Puffer Pond from 7. We prohibit night fishing or ice fishing on the refuge. 8. We prohibit open fires anywhere on the refuge. 9. The refuge will provide designated parking areas for anglers. Consult the refuge manager for further details. Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of ducks and geese on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge permits. We limit the numbers of waterfowl hunters allowed to hunt on the refuge. If the number of applications received to hunt waterfowl is greater than the number of permits available, we will issue permits by random selection. 2. We will provide waterfowl hunters maps showing the portions of the refuge designated as open. 3. You must possess and carry all applicable hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and a photographic identification while hunting on the refuge. 4. We prohibit construction or use of any permanent structure while hunting on the refuge. You must remove all temporary blinds by legal sunset each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit use of motorized vehicles on the refuge. 6. Except while hunting waterfowl from a blind or from a boat, you must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid-orange clothing or material in a conspicuous manner on your chest, back, and head during any season when it is legal to hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader. 7. We prohibit the use of electronic calls during any hunting season. 8. We prohibit trimming or cutting of branches larger than the diameter of a quarter (see §27.61 of this chapter). 9. We prohibit the marking any tree or other refuge feature with flagging, paint, reflective material or any other substance (see §27.61 of this chapter). 10. You may scout hunting areas on the refuge once you have obtained a refuge permit. Scouting may begin no earlier than 1 month from the opening day of the hunting season. We prohibit the use of dogs during scouting. 11. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 12. We allow no more than two dogs per hunting party. We prohibit the training of dogs on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery hunting of whitetail deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow archery hunting of whitetail deer within the portions of the Concord Unit of the refuge that are located north of Massachusetts Route 225. We also allow archery hunting of whitetail deer within the portions of the Sudbury Unit of the refuge that are located north of Stonebridge Road in Wayland, Massachusetts and south of Lincoln Road/Sherman's Bridge Road on the Sudbury and Wayland Town Line. 2. We prohibit the use of firearms for hunting deer on the refuge. However, you may archery hunt in the portions of the refuge that are open for deer hunting during the archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader seasons established by the State. 3. We require refuge permits. We limit the numbers of deer hunters allowed to hunt on the refuge. If the number of applications received to hunt deer on the refuge is greater than the number of permits available, we will issue permits by random selection. 4. Conditions A3, A5, A7, A8, A9, A10, and A11 apply. 5. During seasons when it is legal to hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all hunters, including archers, to wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid-orange clothing or material in a conspicuous manner on their chest, back, and head. 6. We prohibit the use of decoys to hunt deer on the refuge. 7. We prohibit driving deer by any means on the refuge. 8. We prohibit construction or use of permanent structures while hunting. We prohibit driving nails, spikes, screws, or other metal object into any tree or hunting from any tree in which a nail, spike, screw, or other object has been driven (see §32.2(i)). 9. You may use temporary tree stands while engaged in hunting deer. You must remove all stands or any blinds by legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We require all tree stands to have the name and address of the owner clearly printed on the stand. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We allow fishing along the main channels of the Concord and Sudbury Rivers and from designated banks of Heard Pond. We limit access to Heard Pond to foot traffic only. Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing on the portions of the Monomoy Islands that we do not post as closed to public use from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We allow surf fishing from the Morris Island shore 24 hours a day. Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close the western refuge shoreline and beach area to surf fishing during the period of April 15 through July 31 annually, and you may not operate a vehicle on the west-facing beach and shoreline (see §27.31 of this chapter). We only allow surf fishing on the northeast-facing shoreline during this period of time. 2. We may close the northeast-facing shoreline and beach if piping plover nesting is occurring in this portion of the refuge. 3. We require a permit for the use of over-the-sand, surf-fishing vehicles. 4. If we do not otherwise close an area because of these conditions, we allow fishing 24 hours a day. Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting of Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of waterfowl, woodcock, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow waterfowl and common snipe hunting within the portions of the refuge located south of Massachusetts Route 2 and west of the B&M railroad tracks. 2. We allow woodcock hunting within the portions of the refuge south of Massachusetts Route 2 and west of the B&M railroad tracks; north of Massachusetts Route 2 and south of Hospital Road; as well as within the portions of the refuge along the westerly side of the Nashua River located north of the commuter rail tracks in Shirley, Massachusetts. 3. We require refuge permits. We limit the numbers of waterfowl hunters allowed to hunt on the refuge. If the number of applications received to hunt waterfowl is greater than the number of permits available, we will issue permits by random selection. 4. You must possess and carry all applicable hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and a photographic identification while hunting on the refuge. 5. We prohibit construction or use of any permanent structure while hunting on the refuge. You must remove all temporary blinds each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 6. We prohibit use of motorized vehicles on the refuge. 7. With the exception of waterfowl hunters hunting within a blind or from a boat, during any season when it is legal to hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all hunters to wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid-orange clothing or material in a conspicuous manner on their chest, back, and head. During all other times, if you are engaged in woodcock hunting on the refuge, you must wear a minimum of a solid-orange hat. 8. We prohibit the use of electronic calls during any hunting season. 9. We prohibit trimming or cutting of branches larger than the diameter of a quarter (see §27.51 of this chapter). 10. We prohibit the marking any tree or other refuge feature with flagging, paint, reflective material, or any other substance (see §27.51 of this chapter). 11. You may scout hunting areas on the refuge once you have obtained a refuge permit. Scouting may begin no earlier than 1 month from the opening day of the hunting season. We prohibit the use of dogs during scouting. 12. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 13. For seasons wherein State regulations allow use of dogs, we allow no more than two dogs per hunting party. We prohibit the training of dogs on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow shotgun hunting of ruffed grouse, cottontail rabbit, and gray squirrels within the areas of the refuge located south of Massachusetts Route 2 and west of the B&M railroad tracks; north of Massachusetts Route 2 and south of Hospital Road; and, within the portions of the refuge along the westerly side of the Nashua River located north of the commuter rail tracks in Shirley, Massachusetts, subject to the following conditions: 2. We require refuge permits. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 4. Conditions A4, A5, A6, A8, A9, A10, A11, A12, and A13 apply. 5. With the exception of waterfowl hunters hunting within a blind or from a boat, during seasons when it is legal to hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all hunters, including archers and small game hunters, to wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid-orange clothing or material in a conspicuous manner on their chest, back, and head. During all other times, if you are engaged in ruffed grouse, squirrel, or cottontail rabbit hunting on the refuge, you must wear a minimum of a solid-orange hat. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow shotgun, archery, and muzzleloader hunting of white-tailed deer, as well as shotgun and archery hunting of turkey, within the portions of the refuge located south of Massachusetts Route 2 and west of the B&M railroad tracks. 2. We allow archery deer and archery turkey hunting within the portions of the refuge located south of Massachusetts Route 2 and east of the B&M railroad tracks, as well as within the portions of the refuge along the easterly side of the Nashua River located north of the commuter rail tracks in Ayer, Massachusetts. 3. We allow archery deer hunting as well as shotgun and archery turkey hunting within the portions of the refuge located north of Massachusetts Route 2 and south of Hospital Road; and, within the portions of the refuge along the westerly side of the Nashua River located north of the commuter rail tracks in Shirley, MA. 4. We require refuge permits. We limit the numbers of deer and turkey hunters allowed to hunt on the refuge. If the number of applications received to hunt these species is greater than the number of permits available, we will issue permits by random selection. 5. Conditions A4, A6, A8, A9, A10, A11, and A12 apply. 6. With the exception of waterfowl hunters hunting within a blind or from a boat, during seasons when it is legal to hunt deer with a shotgun or muzzleloader, we require all hunters, including archers, to wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid-orange clothing or material in a conspicuous manner on their chest, back, and head. 7. Hunters may only use decoys to hunt turkey. 8. We prohibit driving deer by any means on the refuge. 9. We prohibit construction or use of permanent structures while hunting. You may not drive nails, spikes, screws or other metal object into any tree or hunt from any tree in which a nail, spike, screw or other object has been driven (see §32.2(i)). 10. You may use temporary tree stands while engaged in hunting deer during the applicable archery, shotgun, or muzzleloader deer seasons. You must remove all stands or any blinds by legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We require all tree stands to have the name and address of the owner clearly printed on the stand. 11. We prohibit possession of buckshot while hunting during any season on the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing along the banks of the Nashua River in accordance with State regulations. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of waterfowl and coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters may not use or possess more than 25 shells per day. 2. Hunters using Area B must set out a minimum of six waterfowl decoys and hunt within 50 yards of these decoys. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the Plum Island portion of the refuge in accordance with State hunting regulations. You may hunt deer on designated day(s) during the regular State shotgun season subject to the following conditions: 1. We require that all hunters have a valid State hunting license, applicable deer tags, and firearms identification card (FID) or license to carry (LTC). The FID and LTC only apply to Massachusetts residents. All hunters regardless of age must possess and carry a refuge permit. This is a quota hunt, and we will randomly select a limited number of hunters from those that apply. You may apply by mail from September 1 until October 1. 2. If selected from the random drawing, you must attend a refuge-specific hunter orientation session prior to the hunt. 3. We only allow shotguns (slugs only) and shoulder-fired muzzleloaders (single projectile only) for our deer hunt. 4. You must check-in and out at the refuge entrance gatehouse. 5. We prohibit alcoholic beverages (See §32.2(j)). 6. We prohibit hunting from the North Pool or Stage Island Observation towers. 7. We prohibit loaded firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) on or within 150 feet (45 m) of the refuge road. 8. You must bring all deer to the refuge deer check station located at our subheadquarters 2.5 miles (4 km) south of the refuge entrance gate. This site is an official State check station. 9. We will only allow permitted refuge hunters or those individuals hunting at Sandy Point State Reservation at the southern end of Plum Island access to the refuge or Sandy Point on the day(s) of the deer hunt. 10. We prohibit vehicular travel (emergency excepted) on refuge roads from 11. Parking regulations are subject to change and will be determined based on the number of permitted hunters and available hunt areas. We will provide this information in detail to all permitted hunters attending the required hunter-orientation session. D. Sport Fishing. Saltwater fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow saltwater fishing on the ocean beach and the surrounding waters of the Broad Sound. 2. A permit is required for night fishing and for the use of over-the-sand surf-fishing vehicles. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6693, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62043, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46396, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46917, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30785, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56404, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46358, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54415, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54176, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and black bear is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Kirtland's Warbler Wildlife Management Area A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting is pursuant to State regulation. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting is pursuant to State regulation. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting is pursuant to State regulation. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Seney National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We only allow hunting of woodcock and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse and snowshoe hare on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting of snowshoe hare on Unit B during the entire State season. 2. We only allow hunting of snowshoe hare on Unit A from December 1 through March 31. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We do not allow the use of dogs while deer or bear hunting. 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 fishing weights or lures containing lead. 2. We allow ice fishing from January 1 through the end of February from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. We do not allow ice shanties, houses, or shelters on F Pool. 4. When ice fishing, we do not allow snowmobiles or all-terrain vehicles. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles and snowmobiles on the refuge. 5. We allow fishing on designated refuge pools, and the Creighton, Driggs, and Manistique Rivers from May 15 through September 30 from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 6. We prohibit boats and flotation devices on the refuge pools. 7. We prohibit motorized boats on the Creighton and Driggs Rivers. Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose on designated areas in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. 2. We allow goose hunting on designated cropland fields until 12 p.m. (noon) with a required checkout time of 1 p.m. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotgun shells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 10 or less. 4. We require hunters to stay within 50 feet (15 m) of posted site. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. 2. Hunters must wear in a visible manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored hunter orange clothing or material. 3. We require that you must display a minimum of 100 square inches (650 cm2 ) solid-colored, hunter-orange material on the external surface of portable blinds. 4. During muzzleloader hunts we require only guns capable of firing one round before reloading. 5. We allow hunters with a State medical permit to use crossbows. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing by boat in navigable waterways but not within any managed refuge units. 2. We allow bank fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset only at designated sites along the Spaulding Drain and the Tittabawassee and Cass Rivers. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6693, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55186, Nov. 3, 1994; 67 FR 58946, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54415, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and moose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters may use portable stands. Hunters may not construct or use permanent blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders. 2. You must remove all stands and personal property from the refuge by legal sunset each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. We prohibit hunters occupying ground and tree stands that are illegally set up or constructed. 4. We prohibit the use of snowmobiles and ATVs. 5. We allow the use of wheeled, nonmotorized conveyance devices (i.e., bikes, retrieval carts) except in the Wilderness Area. 6. We allow the use of nonmotorized boats and canoes. 7. We prohibit entry into the “Closed Areas”. 8. We prohibit camping. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Big Stone National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. You may not hunt any migratory game birds on the refuge. You may retrieve waterfowl taken outside the refuge boundary up to 100 yards (90 m) inside the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of partridge, pheasant, wild turkey, gray and fox squirrel, cottontail and jack rabbit, red and gray fox, raccoon, and striped skunk on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting for partridge or ring-necked pheasant. 2. You may hunt fox, raccoon, and striped skunk only during open seasons for other small game species. You may not use dogs while raccoon hunting. 3. You may hunt only turkey if you have a valid State turkey hunting permit in your possession. 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit camping. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters may use portable stands. Hunters may not construct or use permanent blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders. 2. You must remove all stands and personal property from the refuge by legal sunset each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. We prohibit hunters occupying ground and tree stands that are illegally set up or constructed. 4. We prohibit camping. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Nonmotorized boats or boats with electric motors are permitted in the Minnesota River channel only. 2. Bank fishing only is permitted on refuge pools and open marshes. 3. Ice fishing shelters must be removed from the refuge following each day's fishing activities. Big Stone Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 2. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds. 3. You must remove all personal property, which includes boats, decoys, and blinds brought onto the WPA each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: Conditions A4 and A5 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters may use portable stands. Hunters may not construct or use permanent blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders. 2. You must remove all stands and personal property from the WPAs each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. We prohibit hunters occupying ground and tree stands that are illegally set up or constructed. 4. Condition A5 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 2. You must remove all ice fishing shelters and all other personal property from the WPAs each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. Condition A5 applies. Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district in accordance with State regulations, except that we prohibit hunting on the Headquarters Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Becker County, the Hitterdal WPA in Clay County, and the McIntosh WPA in Polk County. The following conditions apply: 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 2. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. You must remove all personal property, which includes boats, decoys, and blinds brought onto the WPAs each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season. 5. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting in accordance with State regulations throughout the district (except that we allow no hunting on the Headquarters Waterfowl Production Area [WPA] in Becker County, the Hitterdal WPA in Clay County, and the McIntosh WPA in Polk County) subject to the following conditions: Conditions A4 and A5 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting in accordance with State regulations throughout the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the Headquarters Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Becker County, the Hitterdal WPA in Clay County, and the McIntosh WPA in Polk County. The following conditions apply: 1. Hunters may use portable stands. Hunters may not construct or use permanent blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders. 2. You must remove all stands and personal property from the WPAs each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. We prohibit hunters occupying ground and tree stands that are illegally set up or constructed. 4. Condition A5 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State regulations throughout the district subject to the following conditions: 1. You must remove all ice fishing shelters and all other personal property from the WPAs each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 2. Condition A5 applies. Fergus Falls Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district (except that we allow no hunting on the Townsend, Headquarters, Mavis, and Gilmore Waterfowl Production Areas (WPA) in Otter Tail County, and Larson WPA in Douglas County) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 2. You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials (see §27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the WPAs at the end of each day. 3. During the State-approved hunting season, we allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 4. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit hunters occupying ground and tree stands that are illegally set up or constructed. 6. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting throughout the district (except that we prohibit hunting on the Townsend, Headquarters, Mavis, and Gilmore WPAs in Otter Tail County, and Larson WPA in Douglas County) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: Conditions A3 and A6 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting throughout the district (except that we allow no hunting on the Townsend, Headquarters, Mavis, and Gilmore WPAs in Otter Tail County, and Larson WPA in Douglas County) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders. 2. You must remove all portable hunting stands and blinds from the area at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. Condition A6 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing throughout the district (except that we allow no fishing on the Townsend, Headquarters, Mavis, and Gilmore WPAs in Otter Tail County and Larson WPA in Douglas County) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A6 apply. 2. You must remove all ice fishing structures, devices, and personal property (see §27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the area following each day of fishing. Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, woodcock, snipe, rail, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit all types of watercraft. 2. We restrict vehicles to designated parking lots (see §27.31 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of prairie chicken and sharp-tailed grouse on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Only those hunters selected by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to hunt prairie chicken may hunt sharp-tailed grouse. 2. Condition A2 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must remove all stands from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. 2. Condition A2 applies. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Litchfield Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district except we prohibit hunting on the Phare Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Renville County. All hunting is in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must remove boats, decoys, and other personal property following each day's hunt. 2. You must remove portable or temporary blinds and any material brought onto the area for blind construction following each day's hunt. 3. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting throughout the district (except we prohibit hunting on the Phare Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Renville County) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: Conditions A4 and A5 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting throughout the district, except we prohibit hunting on the Phare Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Renville County. Hunting is in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We do not allow construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or platforms. 2. You must remove all temporary blinds, stands, or platforms following each day's hunt. 3. Condition A5 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 2. You must remove all ice fishing structures, devices, and personal property (see §27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the area at the end of the day. 3. Condition A5 applies. Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require permit for special hunts. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 3. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds. 4. You must remove all personal property, which includes boats, decoys, and blinds brought onto the refuge each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season. 6. We prohibit entry to hunting areas earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours. 7. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt upland game, except for furbearers and crows, on designated areas of the refuge consistent with State regulations, subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters may only use shotguns and bows and arrows in designated areas. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 3. We allow the use of .22 caliber rimfire rifles on designated areas of the refuge. 4. Conditions A5 and A7 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Permits may be required. 2. The construction or use of permanent blinds or platforms is not permitted. 3. All portable stands must be removed from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. 4. Hunters may not use or possess single shot projectiles (shotgun slugs, or bullets) on the Soberg Waterfowl Production Area. 5. We prohibit the possession of centerfire rifles or handguns on the refuge. 6. We allow the use of shotguns and muzzleloaders on designated areas. 7. Conditions A6 and A7 apply. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Only bank fishing is permitted. 2. Ice fishing is permitted when ice conditions are safe. 3. Ice fishing shelters must be removed from the refuge following each day's fishing activity. Minnesota Valley Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 2. We prohibit the construct or use of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds. 3. You must remove all personal property, which includes boats, decoys, and blinds brought onto the WPAs each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: Conditions A4 and A5 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters may use portable stands. Hunters may not construct or use permanent blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders. 2. Hunters may not possess single shot projectiles (shotgun slugs or bullets) on the Soberg Waterfowl Production Area. 3. You must remove all stands and personal property from the WPAs at the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit hunters occupying ground and tree stands that are illegally set up or constructed. 5. Condition A5 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A5 apply. 2. You must remove all ice fishing shelters and all other personal property from the WPAs each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Morris Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district except that we prohibit hunting on the designated portions of the Edward-Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Stevens County in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 2. You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 3. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 4. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game, except that we prohibit hunting on the designated portions of the Edward-Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Stevens County, in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: Conditions A3 and A4 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer throughout the district except that we prohibit hunting on the designated portions of the Edward-Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Stevens County in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders. 2. You must remove all portable hunting stands and blinds from the area at the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. Condition A4 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing throughout the district except that we prohibit fishing on the designated portions of the Edward-Long Lake Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Stevens County in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A4 apply. 2. You must remove all ice fishing structures, devices, and personal property (see §27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the WPA at the end of each day's fishing. Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must remove boats, decoys, portable or temporary blinds, materials brought onto the refuge, and other personal property at the end of each day's hunt. 2. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds. 3. We prohibit the use of motorized watercraft. 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 2. We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting furbearers. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 3. Hunters may take weasel, coyote, gopher, crow, and all other species for which there is no closed season only during a State-designated open season for other upland game species. 4. Condition A5 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or scaffolds. 2. You must remove all temporary blinds, stands, and scaffolds at the end of each day's hunt. 3. We prohibit the use of motorized watercraft. 4. Condition A5 applies. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Rice Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of woodcock and common snipe on designated areas in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 2. We require that the visible portion of at least one article of clothing worn above the waist be blaze orange. 3. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 4. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, gray and fox squirrels, cottontail rabbit, and snowshoe hare on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting upland game species. 2. We require that the visible portion of at least one article of clothing worn above the waist be blaze orange. 3. Conditions A3 and A4 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. The construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms or ladders is not permitted. 2. All stands must be removed from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. 3. Permits are required for firearms hunting. 4. Hunting of deer on the Rice Lake Unit is by firearm and archery; hunting on the Sandstone Unit is by archery only. 5. Condition A4 applies. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing from non-motorized boats or boats powered by electric motors is permitted only in designated areas. 2. Ice fishing is permitted on Mandy Lake when ice conditions are safe. 3. Ice fishing shelters must be removed from the refuge following each day's fishing activity. 4. Condition A4 applies. Rydell National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Permits are required to hunt white-tailed deer in the Special Permit Area of the refuge. 2. Hunting in the Special Permit Area is permitted with firearms only. 3. Hunters may not construct or use permanent blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders. Hunters may use portable stands, but must remove them from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. 4. Hunters who harvest deer in the Special Permit Area must take their deer to the refuge check station. 5. We prohibit camping. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Tamarac Lake in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing from designated fishing piers. 2. We allow fishing from May 1 to November 1. 3. We allow parking at designated parking lots only (see §27.31 of this chapter). 4. Condition C5 applies. A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, rail, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Field possession of migratory game birds is not permitted on refuge areas closed to migratory game bird hunting. 2. Only nonmotorized boats are permitted, and they must be launched at designated access sites. 3. Boats, decoys and blinds must be removed from the refuge following each day's hunt except for blinds made entirely of marsh vegetation. 4. We prohibit entry to hunting areas earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours. 5. We prohibit hunting during the State Special Goose Hunt (the early September and late December Canada goose hunting seasons). 6. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times, during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 7. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, gray and fox squirrel, snowshoe hare, cottontail rabbit, and jackrabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting for all upland game species. 2. We prohibit field possession of upland game species on areas closed to upland game hunting. 3. Conditions A6 and A7 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulation subject to the following conditions: 1. The construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms or ladders is not permitted. 2. All stands must be removed from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. 3. You must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. 4. We prohibit the possession of firearms or archery equipment on areas closed to white-tailed deer hunting. 5. We prohibit deer pushes or deer drives in the areas closed to deer hunting. 6. Conditions A4 and A7 apply. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted on the St. Francis River only. 2. Nonmotorized boats are permitted only on designated areas of St. Francis River and must be launched from designated access points. Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the hunting of goose, duck, coot, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting by tribal members is in accordance with White Earth Reservation regulations on those portions of the Reservation that are a part of the refuge. 2. You must remove all personal property, which includes boats, decoys, and blinds brought onto the refuge each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times, during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 4. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, red, gray, and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, jackrabbit, snowshoe hare, red fox, raccoon, and striped skunk on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting by tribal members is in accordance with White Earth Reservation regulations on those parts of the Reservation that are part of the refuge. 2. You may only hunt red fox, raccoon, and striped skunk from 3. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting for all upland game species. 4. We require hunters to wear at least one article of blaze orange clothing visible above the waist. 5. Conditions A3 and A4 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting by tribal members is in accordance with White Earth Reservation regulations on those parts of the Reservation that are part of the refuge. 2. The construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms or ladders is not permitted. 3. All stands must be removed from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. 4. Condition A4 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge between the hours of 5 a.m. and 10 p.m. in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing in North Tamarac Lake, Wauboose Lake, and Two Island Lake all year in accordance with State and/or White Earth Reservation regulations. 2. We allow fishing in Blackbird Lake and Lost Lake from the first day of the State walleye season through Labor Day under State and/or White Earth Reservation regulations. 3. We only allow bank fishing in an area 50 yards (45 m) on either side of the Ottertail River Bridges on County Roads #26 and #126 during State seasons. 4. We allow fishing in Pine Lake from December 1 until March 31. 5. You must remove all ice fishing shelters and all other personal property from the refuge each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 6. Condition A4 applies. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Refer to §32.32 Illinois for regulations. Windom Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting on the Worthington Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Nobles County, or designated portions of the Wolf Lake WPA in Cottonwood County. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized boats. 3. You must remove all personal property, which includes boats, decoys, and blinds brought onto the WPAs at the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 4. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times during the State-approved hunting season (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit camping. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game throughout the district except that you may not hunt on the Worthington WPA in Nobles County, Headquarters WPA in Jackson County, or designated portions of the Wolf Lake WPA in Cottonwood County. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting on the Worthington WPA in Nobles County, Headquarters WPA in Jackson County, and designated portions of the Wolf Lake WPA in Cottonwood County. 2. We allow the use of portable stands. Hunters may not construct or use permanent blinds, permanent platforms, or permanent ladders. 3. You must remove all stands and personal property from the WPAs at the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit hunters occupying ground and tree stands that are illegally set up or constructed. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing throughout the district in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A2 and A5 apply. 2. You must remove all ice fishing shelters and other personal property from the WPAs each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6693, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55186, 55196, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62043, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46396, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47379, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46917, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30785, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56404, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46358, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58946, Sept. 18, 2002; 68 FR 57317, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54416, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54178, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.37 Louisiana for regulations. Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory waterfowl, coot, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. All hunters must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge hunting permit certifying that you understand and will comply with all regulations, and hunters must carry a State license and a signed Federal and State duck stamp on their person while hunting on the refuge. Hunters born after January 1, 1972, also must carry a Hunter Education Safety Course card or certificate. You may obtain permits at North Mississippi Refuges Complex Headquarters, 2776 Sunset Drive, Grenada, Mississippi 38901, or at the Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge Office, Box 831, Highway 446, Boyle, Mississippi 38730, or by mail from the above addresses. 2. All users may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. We prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge before or after hours. 3. We only allow hunting of migratory game birds on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, from 4. Each hunter must obtain a daily User Information Card (pink) available at each refuge information station and follow the printed instructions on the card. Hunters must place the card in plain view on the dashboard of their vehicle so the personal information is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the reverse side of the card and deposit it at one of the hunter information stations. Include all game harvested, and if there is none, report “0.” 5. We may close certain areas of the refuge for sanctuary or administrative purposes. We will mark such areas with “No Hunting” or “Area Closed” signs. 6. We prohibit handguns of all kinds. 7. Waterfowl hunters may leave boats meeting all State registration requirements on refuge water bodies throughout the waterfowl season. You must remove boats (see §27.93 of this chapter) within 72 hours after the season closes. 8. We restrict motor vehicle use to roads designated as vehicle access roads on the refuge map (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit blocking access to any road or trail entering the refuge (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 9. All hunters or persons on the refuge for any reason during any open refuge hunting season must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of visible, unbroken, fluorescent orange-colored material above the waistline. Waterfowl hunters must comply while walking/boating to and from actual hunting area. Waterfowl hunters may remove the fluorescent orange while actually hunting. 10. We only allow dogs on the refuge when specifically authorized for hunting. We encourage the use of dogs to retrieve dead or wounded waterfowl. Dogs must remain in the immediate control of their handlers at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 11. You must remove decoys, blinds, other personal property, and litter (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the hunting area following each morning's hunt. We prohibit cutting or removing trees and other vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or other types of markers. 12. We prohibit ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter), horses, and mules on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, beaver, nutria, raccoon, coyotes, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A8, and A12 apply. 2. We restrict all public use to the period beginning 2 hours before legal sunrise and ending 2 hours after legal sunset. We prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge before or after hours. We establish special provisions for raccoon hunting; contact the refuge office for details. 3. You may only possess shotguns with approved nontoxic shotgun shot (see §32.2(k)) and .22 caliber rifles. We prohibit all handguns. 4. All hunters or persons on the refuge for any reason during any open refuge hunting season must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of visible, unbroken, fluorescent orange-colored material above the waistline. 5. We only allow dogs on the refuge after the general Gun Deer Hunt. Dogs must remain in the immediate control of their handlers at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 6. We prohibit cutting or removing trees and other vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or other types of markers. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A6, A8, and A12 apply. 2. We restrict all public use to 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. We prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge before or after hours. 3. All hunters or persons on the refuge for any reason during any open refuge hunting season must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of visible, unbroken, fluorescent orange-colored material above the waistline. We do not require this for turkey hunting. 4. We prohibit dogs for any big game hunt. 5. We prohibit use or possession of any drug or device for employing such drug for hunting (see §32.2(g)). 6. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 7. We prohibit hunting or shooting across any open, fallow, or planted field from ground level or on or across any public road, public highway, railroad, or their right-of-way during all general gun and primitive weapon hunts. 8. You may erect portable deer stands (see §32.2i)) 2 weeks prior to the opening of archery season on the refuge, and you must remove them by January 31 (see §27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit cutting or removing trees and other vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or other types of markers. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. All anglers must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge fishing permit certifying that you understand and will comply with all regulations. 2. We close the refuge to fishing from October 1 through February 28. 3. We prohibit possession of any weapon (see §27.42 of this chapter) while fishing on the refuge. 4. We prohibit possession or use of jugs, seines, nets, hand-grab baskets, slat traps/baskets, or any other similar devices and commercial fishing of any kind. 5. We allow trotlines, yo-yos, limb lines, crawfish traps, or any other similar devices for recreational use only. You must tag or mark these devices with your full name, full residence address including zip code, written with waterproof ink, legibly inscribed or legibly stamped on the tag. You must attend these devices a minimum of once a day. If you do not attend these devices (see §27.93 of this chapter), you must remove them from the refuge. 6. We prohibit snagging or attempting to snag fish. 7. We allow crawfishing. 8. We only allow the taking of frog by Special Use Permit. Coldwater National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. All persons fishing who are 16 years of age and older must carry a State license on the refuge. You must have a signed refuge fishing permit in your possession when fishing on the refuge. You may obtain permits at North Mississippi Refuges Complex Headquarters, 2776 Sunset Drive, Grenada, Mississippi 38901, or at the Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge Office, Box 381, Highway 446, Boyle, Mississippi 38730, or by mail from the above addresses. 2. We close the refuge to fishing from October 1 through February 28. 3. We allow fishing in bar pits along the Corps of Engineers levee only. 4. We prohibit possession of any weapon while fishing on the refuge. This does not include fishing knives unless they are longer than 3 inches (7.5 cm). 5. We prohibit possession or use of jugs, seines, nets, hand-grab baskets, slat traps/baskets, or any other similar devices and commercial fishing of any kind. 6. We allow trotlines, yo-yos, limb lines, crawfish traps, or any other similar devices for recreational use only, and you must tag or mark them with waterproof ink, legibly inscribed or legibly stamped on the tag with your full name and full residence address, including zip code. You must attend these devices a minimum of once daily. If you are not going to attend these devices, you must remove them from the refuge. 7. We prohibit snagging or attempting to snag fish. 8. We allow crawfishing. 9. We allow taking of frogs by Special Use Permit only. Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon) on Saturdays, Sundays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal sunrise. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and harvested waterfowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day. 2. You must only use portable or temporary blinds. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting waterfowl in the field. 4. The refuge is a day-use area only with the exception of legal hunting activities. 5. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles on all refuge hunts. 6. We prohibit target practice on refuge property. 7. We prohibit mules and horses on refuge hunts. 8. We allow retrievers for waterfowl hunting. We require all dogs to wear a collar displaying the owner's name, address, and telephone number. 9. You must unload and case or dismantle firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) before transporting them in a vehicle or boat within the boundaries of the refuge or along rights-of-way for public or private land within the refuge. 10. Each hunter must possess and carry a current, signed copy of the refuge hunting permit while participating in refuge hunts. 11. Youth hunters under age 16 must possess and carry a State-approved hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. An adult may supervise no more than two youths during small game hunts and one youth during big game hunts. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A4 through A7 and A9 through A11 apply. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). All shotgun ammunition must meet legal shot-size requirements. We only allow .22 caliber rimfire. 3. We prohibit the possession of dogs for squirrel hunting. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A4 through A7, A9 through A11, and B3 apply. 2. We only allow hunting with bow and arrow. We prohibit the use of poisonous arrows (see §32.2(g)). We prohibit firearms. 3. We prohibit the use or construction of any permanent tree stand. We allow portable and climbing stands, but you must remove them from the tree when not in use or they will be subject to confiscation (see §27.93 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit hunting by organized deer drives of two or more hunters. We define “drive” as the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or otherwise directing deer so as to make the animals more susceptible to harvest. 5. We prohibit hunting with the aid of bait (see §32.2(h)). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Hillside National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, merganser, coot, and dove in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We are open for hunting during the State season except during the muzzleloader deer hunt. 2. There is no early teal season. 3. We allow hunting from 4. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and harvested waterfowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day. 5. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Hunters age 16 and older must possess and carry a valid signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying that he or she understands and will comply with all regulations. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. 6. Each day before hunting, all hunters must obtain a daily User Information Card (pink) available at the hunter information stations (see refuge brochure map) and follow the printed instructions on the card. You must display this card in plain view on the dashboard of your vehicle while hunting or fishing so that the personal information is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the reverse side of the card and deposit it at one of the refuge information stations. 7. Failure to display the User Information Card will result in the loss of the hunter's refuge annual Public Use Permit. 8. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas designated as “CLOSED” (see refuge brochure map). 9. We prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages. 10. We prohibit possession of plastic flagging tape. 11. We prohibit handguns. 12. You must unload and case guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) transported in/on vehicles, ATVs, and boats under power. 13. You must park vehicles in such a manner as to not obstruct roads, gates, turnrows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 14. Valid permit holders may take the following furbearers in season incidental to other refuge hunts with legal firearms used for that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria. 15. We only allow ATVs on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge brochure map). 16. We open for dove hunting the first and second State season. Contact the refuge headquarters for specific dates and open areas. 17. You may only take dove with shotguns shooting approved nontoxic shot. 18. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A5 through A15 apply. 2. We only allow shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and .22 caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game (we prohibit .22 caliber magnums). 3. We only allow dogs for rabbit and quail hunting typically during the last 2 weeks in February. Hunt dates are available at the refuge headquarters and printed in the refuge brochure. We restrict hunting to the waterfowl hunting area (see refuge brochure map). 4. During the rabbit-with-dog and quail hunts, any person hunting or accompanying another person hunting must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken flourescent-orange material visible above the waistline as an outer garment. 5. Beginning the first day after the deer muzzleloader hunt, we restrict hunting to the designated waterfowl hunting area (see refuge brochure map). 6. We prohibit horses and mules. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tail deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunts and hunt dates are available at the refuge headquarters in July, and we post them in the refuge brochure. 2. We only allow ATVs on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) beginning the second Saturday in September through February 28 (see refuge brochure map). 3. Beginning the first day after the muzzleloader hunt, we restrict hunting to the designated waterfowl hunting area (see refuge brochure map). 4. Conditions A5 through A7 and B6 apply. 5. During all gun and muzzleloader deer hunts: all participants must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken flourescent-orange material visible above the waistline as an outer garment while hunting and enroute to and from hunting areas; we prohibit hunting from tripods and other free-standing platforms in fields and tree plantations (during muzzleloader deer hunt); and we prohibit all other public use on the refuge. 6. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 7. We prohibit hunting from or shooting across open fields from ground level. 8. We only allow crossbows in accordance with State law. 9. You must unload guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while standing beside, in, or walking across any portion of a field, tree plantation, road, pipeline, or powerline right-of-way. We define “a loaded gun” as shells in the gun or percussion caps on muzzleloaders. 10. Stands adjacent to fields and tree plantations must be a minimum of 10 feet (300 cm) above ground. 11. We prohibit attaching stands to any power or utility pole. 12. You may place stands on the refuge 7 days prior to and must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) by day 7 after the close of the refuge deer season. 13. You must remove stands in the January/February closed area by the last day of the muzzleloader hunt. 14. You must field-dress deer. 15. We designate check station dates and requirements in the refuge brochure. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close all refuge waters during the muzzleloader deer hunt. 2. We allow fishing in the borrow ponds along the north levee (see refuge brochure map) throughout the year except during the muzzleloader Gun Deer Hunt. 3. We open all other refuge waters March 1 through November 15. 4. We prohibit trot lines, limb lines, jugs, seines, and traps. 5. We prohibit fishing from bridges. 6. We allow frogging during the State bullfrog season. 7. We only allow ATVs on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge brochure map) September 15 through February 28. Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, merganser, and coot in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting during the open State season. 2. There is no early teal season. 3. Beginning the opening day of duck season, we restrict hunting to the designated waterfowl hunt area only (see refuge brochure map). 4. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. 5. During the refuge youth hunts, scheduled the first 2 weekends in January, both youth and accompanying adult may hunt. Only one adult may accompany each youth hunter. 6. We allow hunting from 7. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and harvested waterfowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day. 8. If you are a hunter age 16 or older, you must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying that you understand and will comply with all regulations. 9. Each day before hunting, each hunter must obtain a daily User Information Card (pink) available at the hunter information stations (see refuge brochure map) and follow the printed instructions on the card. You must display this card on the dashboard of your vehicle while hunting or fishing so that the personal information is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the reverse side of the card and deposit it at one of the refuge information stations. 10. Failure to display the User Information Card will result in the loss of the hunter's refuge annual Public Use Permit. 11. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas designated as “CLOSED” (see refuge brochure map). 12. We prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages. 13. We prohibit possession of plastic flagging tape. 14. We prohibit handguns. 15. You must unload and case guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) transported in/on vehicles and boats under power. 16. We prohibit parking vehicles in such a manner as to obstruct roads, gates, turnrows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 17. Valid permit holders may take the following furbearers in season incidental to other refuge hunts with legal firearms used for that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A4 applies. 2. We only allow shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) or .22 caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game (we prohibit .22 caliber magnums). 3. We only allow dogs for rabbit hunting typically the last 2 weeks in February. Hunt dates are available at the refuge headquarters and printed in the refuge brochure. We restrict hunting to the waterfowl hunting area (see refuge brochure map). 4. During the rabbit-with-dog hunt, any person hunting or accompanying another person hunting must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of unbroken flourescent-orange material visible above the waistline as an outer garment. 5. We prohibit horses and mules. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow archery hunting October 1 through January 31. 2. State bag limits apply. 3. Beginning the first day of duck season, we restrict hunting to the designated waterfowl hunt area only (see refuge brochure map). 4. Conditions A7 through A9 and B5 apply. 5. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 6. We only allow crossbows in accordance with State law. 7. We prohibit attaching stands to any power or utility pole. 8. You may place stands on the refuge 7 days prior to and must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) by day 7 after the close of the refuge deer season. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing in all refuge waters throughout the year, except in the waterfowl sanctuary, which we close from the first day of duck season through March 15 (see refuge brochure map). 2. We prohibit trot lines, limb lines, jugs, seines, and traps. 3. We allow frogging during the State bullfrog season. Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, merganser, and coot on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open for hunting during the State season, except we close during the muzzleloader deer hunt. 2. There is no early teal season. 3. We allow hunting from 4. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and harvested waterfowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day. 5. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. If you are a hunter age 16 or older you must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying that you understand and will comply with all regulations. 6. Each day before hunting, all hunters must obtain a daily User Information Card (pink) available at each refuge information station (see refuge brochure map) and follow the printed instructions on the card. You must display this card in plain view on the dashboard of your vehicle while hunting or fishing so the personal information is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the reverse side of the card and deposit it at one of the refuge information stations. 7. Failure to display the User Information Card will result in the loss of the hunter's refuge annual Public Use Permit. 8. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas designated as “CLOSED” (see refuge brochure map). 9. We prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages. 10. We prohibit plastic flagging tape. 11. We prohibit handguns at all times. 12. You must unload and case guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) transported in/on vehicles, ATVs, and boats under power. 13. We prohibit parking of vehicles in such a manner as to obstruct roads, gates, turnrows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 14. We allow take by valid permit holders of the following in-season furbearers, incidental to other refuge hunts with legal firearms used for that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria. 15. We only allow ATVs on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge brochure map). 16. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A5 (we only allow one adult per youth hunter), and A6 through A14 apply. 2. We only allow shotguns shooting approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and .22 caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game (we prohibit .22 caliber magnums). 3. We only allow dogs for rabbit and quail hunting typically during the last 2 weeks in February. Hunt dates are available at the refuge headquarters and printed in the refuge brochure. We restrict hunting to the waterfowl hunting area (see refuge brochure map). 4. During the rabbit and quail-with-dog hunt, any person hunting or accompanying another person hunting must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2) of unbroken flourescent-orange material visible above the waistline as an outer garment. 5. Beginning the first day after the deer muzzleloader hunt, we restrict hunting to the designated waterfowl hunting area (see refuge brochure map). 6. We prohibit horses. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tail deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunt information and dates are available both at the refuge headquarters in July and posted in the refuge brochure. 2. We only allow ATVs on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) beginning the second Saturday in September through February 28 (see refuge brochure map). 3. Beginning the first day after the muzzleloader hunt, we restrict hunting to north of Providence Road and the area west and south of Spring Branch (see refuge brochure map). 4. During all gun and muzzleloader deer hunts, all participants must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of unbroken flourescent-orange material visible above the waistline as an outer garment while hunting and enroute to and from hunting areas. 5. During muzzleloader deer hunts, we prohibit all other public use. 6. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 7. We prohibit hunting from or shooting across open fields from ground level. 8. We only allow crossbows in accordance with State law. 9. We define a loaded gun as shells in the gun or percussion caps on muzzleloaders. 10. You must unload guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while standing beside, in, or walking across any portion of a field, tree plantation, road, pipeline, or powerline right-of-way. 11. During the muzzleloader deer hunt, we prohibit hunting from tripods and other free-standing platforms in fields and tree plantations. 12. Stands adjacent to fields and tree plantations must be a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above ground. 13. We prohibit attaching stands to any power or utility pole. 14. You may place stands on the refuge 7 days prior to and must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) by day 7 after the close of the refuge deer season. 15. You must remove stands in the January/February closed area by the last day of the muzzleloader hunt. 16. Hunters must field-dress their deer. 17. We designate check station dates and requirements in the refuge hunt brochure. 18. Conditions A5 through A7 and B6 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close all refuge waters during the muzzleloader deer hunt. 2. We only allow fishing in refuge waters north of Providence Road throughout the year except during the muzzleloader deer hunt. 3. We open all other refuge waters March 1 through November 15. 4. We prohibit trot lines, limb lines, jugs, seines, and traps. 5. We prohibit fishing from bridges. 6. We allow frogging during the State bullfrog season. 7. We only allow ATVs on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge brochure map) September 15 through February 28. 8. We will post separate fishing regulations for Providence Ponds on Morgan Brake at the Morgan Brake office. Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunters may hunt waterfowl, coots, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Permits required. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt quail, squirrel, rabbit, beaver, raccoon and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Permits required. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Permits required. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The sport fishing, boating, and bow fishing seasons extend from March 1 through October 31, except for the Noxubee River and borrow pit areas along Highway 25 that are open year-round. 2. We prohibit anglers leaving boats overnight on the refuge (see §27.93 of this chapter). 3. Anglers must keep boat travel at idle speed, and they must not create a wake when moving. 4. We prohibit limb lines, snag lines, and hand grappling in Ross Branch, Bluff, and Loakfoma Lakes. 5. Anglers must tag pole and set hooks with their name and address when using them in rivers, creeks, and other water bodies. Anglers must remove these devices when not in use. 6. Trotlining: i. Anglers must label each end of the trotline floats with the owner's name and address. ii. We limit trotlines to one line per person, and we allow no more than two trotlines per boat. iii. Anglers must tend all trotlines every 24 hours and remove them when not in use. 7. Jug fishing: i. Anglers must label each jug with their name and address. ii. Anglers must attend all jugs every 24 hours and remove them when not in use. 8. We require a Special Use Permit for night time bow fishing. Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, merganser, and coot in accordance with State regulations subject to the following regulations: 1. We allow hunting during the open State season except we close during all Limited Permit Hunts. 2. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Both youth and accompanying adult may hunt. Only one adult may accompany each youth hunter. 3. There is no early teal season. 4. We allow hunting from 5. Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and harvested waterfowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day. 6. Each hunter age 16 and older must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying that they understand and will comply with all regulations. 7. Each day before hunting, all hunters must obtain a daily User Information Card (pink) available at the hunter information stations (see refuge brochure map) and follow the printed instructions on the card. You must display this card in plain view on the dashboard of your vehicle while hunting or fishing so that the personal information is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the reverse side of the card and deposit it at one of the refuge information stations. 8. Failure to display the User Information Card will result in the loss of the hunter's refuge annual Public Use Permit. 9. You may obtain hunt dates both at the refuge headquarters in July and posted in the refuge brochure. 10. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas designated as “CLOSED” (see refuge brochure map). 11. We prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages. 12. We prohibit plastic flagging tape. 13. We prohibit handguns at all times. 14. You must unload and case guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) transported in/on vehicles, ATVs, and boats under power. 15. We prohibit parking of vehicles in such a manner as to obstruct roads, gates, turnrows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 16. We allow take by valid permit holders of the following furbearers in season, incidental to other refuge hunts with legal firearms used for that hunt: Raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria. 17. We only allow ATVs, beginning the second Saturday in September through February 28, on designated trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) (see refuge brochure map). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting during the open State season except we close during limited refuge deer hunts. You may obtain information on the hunts and hunt dates both at the refuge headquarters in July and posted in the refuge brochure. 2. Conditions A2 (squirrel hunting), A6 through A8, and A10 through A17 apply. 3. We only allow shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and .22 caliber rimfire rifles for taking small game (we prohibit .22 caliber magnums). We prohibit possession of toxic shot, buckshot, and slugs. 4. We only allow dogs for rabbit hunting typically the last 2 weeks in February. You may obtain hunt dates both at the refuge headquarters and printed in the refuge brochure (see refuge brochure map for open areas). 5. During the rabbit-with-dog and quail hunts, any person hunting or accompanying another person hunting must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of unbroken flourescent-orange material visible above the waistline as an outer garment. 6. Beginning the first day after the last Limited Deer Gun Hunt, we restrict hunting to the designated waterfowl hunting area (see refuge brochure map). 7. We prohibit horses. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tail deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A7, A8, A9, A17, B6, and B7 apply. 2. We may require a Limited Hunt Permit for spring turkey hunting, regular gun deer, and muzzleloader deer hunting. We issue the Limited Hunt Permit by random computer drawing. If we draw your name, there is a fee for each permit. Limited Hunt Permits are not transferable and are nonrefundable. Contact the refuge headquarters for specific requirements. The regular gun deer and muzzleloader deer hunts require a Limited Hunt Permit that we assign by random computer drawing. If we draw your name, there is a fee for each permit. Limited Hunt Permits are not transferable and nonrefundable. Contact the refuge headquarters for specific requirements, hunt, and application dates. 3. We may designate dates for youth (ages 12 to 15) turkey hunting. Contact the refuge headquarters or see the refuge brochure for youth hunt dates. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older (one youth per adult). 4. During spring turkey season we only allow ATVs on Southern Natural Gas pipeline, from Cotton's access to Tupelo Brake Duck Club boundary (see refuge brochure map). 5. You must immediately tag all harvested turkeys prior to moving them. 6. We only allow shotguns shooting approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and archery while turkey hunting. 7. You must immediately tag all game harvested prior to moving it during limited hunts; we provide the tags. 8. We designate check station dates and requirements in the refuge hunt brochure. 9. If you are a hunter age 16 or older, you must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge Public Use Permit or Limited Hunt Permit certifying that you understand and will comply with all regulations. 10. During all gun or muzzleloader deer hunts, all participants must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of unbroken flourescent-orange material visible above the waistline as an outer garment while hunting and enroute to and from hunting areas. 11. We prohibit all other public use on the refuge during all gun and muzzleloader deer hunts. 12. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 13. We prohibit hunting from or shooting across open fields from ground level. 14. During all Limited Permit Hunts, each hunter must possess and carry only their own current permit and/or tags. 15. We only allow crossbows in accordance with State law. 16. We define a loaded gun as shells in the gun or percussion caps on muzzleloaders. 17. You must unload guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while standing beside, in, or walking across any portion of a field, tree plantation, road, pipeline, or powerline right-of-way. 18. During muzzleloader, rifle, and youth Gun Deer Hunts, we prohibit hunting from tripods and other free-standing platforms in fields and tree plantations. 19. Stands adjacent to fields and tree plantations must be a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above ground. 20. We prohibit attaching stands to any power or utility pole. 21. You may place stands on the refuge 7 days prior to and must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) by day 7 after the close of the refuge deer season. 22. You must remove stands in the January/February closed area by the last day of the muzzleloader hunt. 23. You must field-dress deer. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close all refuge waters during limited deer gun hunts. 2. We open waters between the East and West levee, the Landside Ditch, and the portion of Panther Creek adjacent to the West Levee year-round except during limited Gun Deer Hunts. 3. We open all other refuge waters March 1 through November 15. 4. We prohibit trot lines, limb lines, jugs, seines, and traps. 5. We allow frogging during the State bullfrog season. 6. We only allow ATVs for fishing access on designated gravel roads when we close such roads to vehicular traffic. St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot during the State season in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting in Butler Lake, Salt Lake, and Gilliard Lake from 2. If you are a hunter age 16 or older you must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge Public Use Permit certifying that you understand and will comply with all regulations. 3. We will close waterfowl hunting in Butler Lake and Salt Lake after the Natchez River gauge reaches 28 feet (8.4 m) or higher. 4. We will close waterfowl hunting in Gilliard Lake when the Natchez River gauge reaches 32 feet (9.6 m) or higher. 5. We restrict access to Butler Lake waterfowl hunting only to Butler Lake Road. 6. Hunters must remove decoys, blind material (see §27.93 of this chapter), and harvested waterfowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day. 7. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 8. You must use portable blinds. 9. All users must obtain a daily use reporting card and place it in plain view on the dashboard of their vehicle so that the personal information is readable. Users must return cards to a refuge kiosk upon departure from the refuge. 10. Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. We prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge before or after hours. 11. All persons in all underway boats must wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved personal flotation devices. 12. You must hand-launch boats except at designated boat ramps, where you may trailer-launch them. 13. We only open ATV trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) to ATV traffic during scheduled hunts and scouting periods. 14. Hunters must be age 16 or older to operate an ATV on the refuge. 15. We allow use of retrievers. 16. State bag limits apply. 17. We prohibit hunting on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 18. We prohibit the following acts: possession of alcohol; entering the refuge from private property; hunters entering from public waterways; overnight parking; parking or hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any petroleum facility or equipment, or refuge residences and buildings; parking by hunters in refuge headquarters parking lot; and possession of hand guns on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, and woodcock in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow shotguns, .22 caliber long rifles, and muzzleloading rifles under .38 caliber shooting patched round balls, except for raccoon hunting (see 4iv below). We prohibit the possession of .22 caliber magnum rifles, slugs, buckshot, or rifle ammunition larger than .22 rimfire. 2. You must wear a hunter-orange hat and upper garment when hunting in open fields or reforested areas. 3. We prohibit use of motorized boats after the Natchez River gauge reaches 28 feet (8.4 m) or higher. 4. We only allow raccoon hunting during the month of February from legal sunset to legal sunrise with the following conditions: i. We require dogs. ii. We prohibit hunting along/from Carthage-Linwood Road. iii. We prohibit the use of boats and ATVs. iv. You may only use .22 caliber rimfire rifles (no magnums). 5. You may take beaver, nutria, coyote, and bobcat incidental to the hunt. 6. Conditions A2, A7 through A14, and A16 through A18 apply. 7. We prohibit the following acts: target practice; marking trails with tape, paper, paint, or any other artificial means; and riding horses or mules. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer, hog, and lottery youth turkey hunting in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow still hunting. 2. You may only take one deer per day: We allow residents to take one deer of either sex per day; however, we prohibit nonresidents from harvesting antlerless deer. 3. We require hunters to wear a hunter-orange hat and upper garment at all times during all muzzleloader hunts and during the youth gun hunt. 4. During late muzzleloader (after December 25) hunts, the following specific conditions apply: You may only take bucks with a minimum of 14-inch (35 cm) inside antler spread. 5. During traditional primitive weapon season, the following specific conditions apply: i. You must only use flintlock and sidelock percussion muzzleloaders with iron sights and patched-round balls. ii. We prohibit in-line muzzleloaders, electronic sights, scopes, fiber optic sights, and conical bullets. iii. You must use recurve and long bows without sights. 6. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. 7. We must receive all applications for the limited youth lottery draw turkey hunt by February 28 of each year. 8. Youth (ages 10 to15) gun deer and waterfowl hunts will coincide with designated State youth hunts each year. Youth deer hunters may use any weapon deemed legal by the State except for buckshot, which we prohibit. 9. We prohibit insertion of metal objects into trees or hunting from trees that contain inserted metal objects (see §32.2(i)). 10. We prohibit the use or possession of climbing spurs. 11. You must dismantle blinds and tripods, and you must remove stands from the tree each day. You must remove all stands, blinds, and tripods (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge before February 7 of each year. 12. You may only take feral hog with bow and arrow and muzzleloading rifles during and incidental to archery and primitive weapon deer seasons. 13. You must check all deer harvested on the refuge at one of the three self-clearing, mandatory deer check stations. 14. You must immediately field-dress all deer upon harvest. 15. State season bag limits apply. 16. Conditions A2, A7 through A14, A17, A18, B3, B5, and B7 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing during daylight hours only from March 1 through the last day of archery season each year in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a public use permit for all anglers between the ages of 16 and 65. 2. We prohibit the use of ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. On the Sibley Unit, we prohibit boats north of the Ring Levee, except you may hand-launch boats in Swamp Lake during nonflood conditions. 4. An adult age 21 or older must supervise youth age 15 and under who may fish in the Kids Pond. We prohibit adults from fishing in this pond. 5. We allow bow fishing. Bow anglers must abide by State law. 6. We allow nighttime bow fishing on the refuge but only through a Special Use Permit issued by the refuge manager. 7. We prohibit the following acts: Possession of alcohol; entering the refuge from private property; overnight parking; target practice; riding horses or mules; possession or use of commercial fishing or trotline equipment, including limb lines, nets, traps, yo-yos, or jugs; and possession of any firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter). 8. Conditions A9, A11, and A12 apply. Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory waterfowl, coots, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Hunters born after January 1, 1972, also must carry a Hunter Education Safety Course card or certificate. All hunters must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge Hunting Permit certifying that he or she understands and will comply with all regulations. You may obtain permits at North Mississippi Refuges Complex Headquarters, 2776 Sunset Drive, Grenada, Mississippi 38901, or at the Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge Office, Box 831, Highway 446, Boyle, Mississippi 38730, or by mail from the above addresses. 2. We restrict all public use to the period beginning 2 hours before legal sunrise and ending 2 hours after legal sunset except during the raccoon hunt. We prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge before or after hours. 3. We only allow hunting of migratory game birds on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 4. We prohibit public hunting north of Mississippi Highway 8. 5. Each hunter must obtain a daily User Information Card (pink) available at each refuge information station and follow the printed instructions on the card. You must display the card in plain view on the dashboard of your vehicle so that the personal information is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the reverse side of the card and deposit it at one of the refuge information stations. Include all game harvested, and if you harvest no game, report “0.” 6. We may close certain areas of the refuge for sanctuary or administrative purposes. We will mark such areas with “No Hunting” or “Area Closed” signs. 7. We prohibit all handguns. 8. Waterfowl hunters may leave boats meeting all State registration requirements on refuge water bodies throughout the waterfowl season. You must remove boats (see §27.93 of this chapter) within 72 hours after the season closes. 9. We restrict motor vehicle use to roads designated as vehicle access roads on the refuge map (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit blocking access to any road or trail entering the refuge (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 10. All hunters or persons on the refuge for any reason during any open refuge hunting season must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of visible, unbroken, fluorescent orange-colored material above the waistline. Waterfowl hunters must comply while walking/boating to and from actual hunting area. Waterfowl hunters may remove the fluorescent orange while actually hunting. 11. We only allow dogs on the refuge when specifically authorized for hunting. We encourage the use of dogs to retrieve dead or wounded waterfowl. Dogs must remain in the immediate control of their handlers at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 12. You must remove decoys, blinds, other personal property, and litter (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the hunting area following each morning's hunt. We prohibit cutting or removing trees and other vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or other types of markers. 13. We prohibit ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter), horses, and mules on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, beaver, nutria, raccoon, coyote, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A6, A9, and A13 apply. 2. We restrict all public use to the period beginning 2 hours before legal sunrise and ending 2 hours after legal sunset. We prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge before or after hours. We establish special provisions for raccoon hunting; contact the refuge office for details. 3. We only allow shotguns with approved nontoxic shotgun shot (see §32.2(k)) and .22 caliber rifles. We prohibit all handguns. 4. All hunters or persons on the refuge for any reason during any open refuge hunting season must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of visible, unbroken, fluorescent orange-colored material above the waistline. 5. We only allow dogs on the refuge after the general Gun Deer Hunt. Dogs must remain in the immediate control of their handlers at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 6. We prohibit the cutting or removal of trees and other vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or other types of markers. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A6, A7, A9, and A13 apply. 2. We restrict all public use to 2 hours before legal sunrise and to 2 hours after legal sunset. We prohibit entering or remaining on the refuge before or after hours. 3. All hunters or persons on the refuge for any reason during any open refuge hunting season must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of visible, unbroken, fluorescent orange-colored material above the waistline. We do not require this for turkey hunting. 4. We prohibit dogs for any big game hunt. 5. We prohibit use or possession of any drug or device for employing such drug for hunting (see §32.2(g)). 6. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 7. We prohibit hunting or shooting across any open, fallow, or planted field from ground level or on or across any public road, public highway, railroad, or their rights-of-way during all general gun and primitive weapon hunts. 8. You may erect portable deer stands 2 weeks prior to the opening of archery season on the refuge, and you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) by January 31. We prohibit the cutting or removal of trees and other vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or other types of markers. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. All anglers must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge fishing permit certifying that you understand and will comply with all regulations. You may obtain permits at North Mississippi Refuges Complex Headquarters, 2776 Sunset Drive, Grenada, Mississippi 38901, or at the Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge Office, Box 381, Highway 446, Boyle, Mississippi 38730, or by mail to the above addresses. 2. We close the refuge to fishing from October 1 through February 28. 3. We only allow bank or boat sport fishing south of Mississippi Highway 8. 4. We prohibit possession of any weapon (see §27.42 of this chapter) while fishing on the refuge. 5. We prohibit possession or use of jugs, seines, nets, hand-grab baskets, slat traps/baskets, or any other similar devices and commercial fishing of any kind. 6. We only allow trotlines, yo-yos, limb lines, crawfish traps, or any other similar devices for recreational use. You must tag or mark them with the angler's full name and full residence address, including zip code written with waterproof ink, legibly inscribed or legibly stamped on the tag; and attend the devices a minimum of once daily. When not attended, you must remove these devices (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge. 7. We prohibit snagging or attempting to snag fish. 8. We allow crawfishing. 9. We only allow take of frog by Special Use Permit. Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of dove and snow goose on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. If you are a hunter age 16 or older, you must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge Public Use Permit that certifies that you understand and will comply with all regulations. 2. Each day before hunting, all hunters must obtain a daily User Information Card (pink) available at each refuge information station (see refuge brochure map) and follow the printed instructions on the card. You must display this card in plain view on the dashboard of your vehicle while hunting or fishing so that the personal information is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the reverse side of the card and deposit it at one of the refuge information stations. Failure to display the User Information Card may result in the loss of the hunter's refuge annual Public Use Permit. 3. We only allow hunting of snow goose by Special Use Permit. Contact the refuge office for details. 4. Hunt dates are available at the refuge headquarters in July and posted in the refuge brochure. 5. Youth hunters age 15 and under must possess and carry a hunter safety course card or certificate. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. We only allow one adult per youth hunter. 6. We prohibit hunting or entry into areas designated as “CLOSED” (see refuge brochure map). 7. We prohibit possession of alcoholic beverages. 8. We prohibit possession of plastic flagging tape. 9. We prohibit handguns at all times. 10. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). 11. You must unload and case guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) transported in/on vehicles, ATVs, and boats under power. 12. We prohibit parking of vehicles in such a manner as to obstruct roads, gates, turnrows, or firelanes (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 13. We allow valid permit holders to take the following furbearers in season, incidental to other refuge hunts with legal firearms used for that hunt: raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A5 through10, and A12 through A14 apply. 2. We only allow shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) and .22 caliber rimfire rifles (we prohibit .22 caliber magnums). 3. During the rabbit-with-dog hunt, any person hunting or accompanying another person hunting must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of unbroken flourescent-orange material visible above the waistline as an outer garment. 4. We prohibit horses. 5. We allow hunting for rabbit on the Herron Tract, Brown Tract (east of the Sunflower River), Middleton-Miller-Zepponi Tracts, and Carter Tract. Contact refuge headquarters for hunt dates, maps, and additional information. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A2, A3, A5, B4, and B5 (we allow archery except on the Carter Tract) apply. 2. If you are a hunter age 16 or older, you must possess and carry a valid refuge annual Public Use Permit or Limited Hunt Permit that certifies that you understand and will comply with all regulations. Permits are not transferable and are nonrefundable. 3. The youth regular gun deer, muzzleloader deer, and senior citizen Gun Deer Hunts require a Limited Hunt Permit assigned by random computer drawing. If we draw your name, there is a fee for each permit. Contact the refuge headquarters for specific requirements, hunt, and application dates. 4. During all gun or muzzleloader deer hunts, all participants must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of unbroken flourescent-orange material visible above the waistline as an outer garment while hunting and enroute to and from hunting areas. 5. We prohibit all other public use during all gun and muzzleloader deer hunts. 6. We prohibit organized drives for deer. 7. We prohibit hunting from or shooting across open fields from ground level. 8. During all Limited Permit Hunts, each hunter shall possess and carry only their own current permit and/or tags. 9. We only allow crossbows in accordance with State law. 10. We define a loaded gun as shells in the gun or percussion caps on muzzleloaders. 11. You must unload guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while standing beside, in, or walking across any portion of a field, tree plantation, road, pipeline, or powerline right-of-way. 12. We prohibit hunting from tripods and other free-standing platforms during muzzleloader, rifle, and youth Gun Deer Hunts in fields and tree plantations. 13. Stands adjacent to fields and tree plantations must be a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above ground. We prohibit attaching stands to any power or utility pole. You may place stands on the refuge 7 days prior to and must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) by day 7 after the close of the refuge deer season. You must remove stands in the January/February closed area by day 7 after the last deer hunt. 14. You must field dress and check all deer at refuge headquarters. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6694, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 61 FR 45367, Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 46396, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47379, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46917, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30785, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46358, Sept. 4, 2001; 68 FR 57317, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54418, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54182, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must remove all your blinds, boats, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge each day except for blinds made entirely of marsh vegetation. 2. We prohibit cutting of woody vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter) on the refuge for blinds. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit use of tree spikes to assist in climbing trees for the purpose of hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(i)). 2. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms, or ladders at any time. 3. We prohibit hunting over or placing on the refuge any salt or other mineral blocks (see §32.2(h)). 4. We only allow portable tree stands from September 15 through January 31. You must place your full name and address on your stands. 5. You must unload or dismantle and case all firearms while transporting them in a motor vehicle (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 6. We restrict deer hunters on the Boone's Crossing Unit to archery methods only except for hunters on Johnson Island where State-allowed methods of take are in effect. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must operate all motorized boats at no-wake speed. Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting during the State-designated Managed Deer Hunt. 2. We require hunters to check-in and out of the refuge each day. 3. We prohibit shooting at deer that are on any portion of the main perimeter levee. 4. We only allow the use of portable stands, and hunters must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 5. We close the area south of Bryants Creek to deer hunting. 6. We require hunters to have all harvested deer checked by refuge personnel before removing them from the refuge. 7. You must park all vehicles in designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog (see §27.21 of this chapter). 2. We only allow fishing from a boat. We prohibit bank fishing. Great River National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.32 Illinois for regulations. Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.32 Illinois for regulations. Mingo National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow waterfowl hunting on Pool 8 in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow the use of hunting dogs, but the hunter must leash the dog or have it under strict voice command at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 2. We allow hunting from 3. We prohibit the use of paint, flagging, reflectors, tacks, or other manmade materials to mark trails or hunting locations (see §27.61 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel only in the Public Hunting Area of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The Public Hunting Area and the road leading to the area from the Hunter Sign-In Station are open 1 2. We require that all hunters register at the Hunter Sign-In/Sign Out Stations and record the number of hours hunted and squirrels harvested. 3. We prohibit hunting of all other species. 4. We prohibit the use of dogs for squirrel hunting. 5. We allow squirrel hunting from the State opening day through September 30. 6. We only allow shotguns and .22 caliber rimfire rifles. 7. Shotgun hunters may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 8. We require that all hunters wear a hat and a shirt, vest, or coat of hunter orange that is plainly visible from all sides during the overlapping portion of the squirrel and archery deer seasons. 9. Condition A3 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting in the Public Hunting Area in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition B1 applies. 2. We require that all hunters register at the Hunter Sign-In/Sign Out Stations and record the number of hours hunted and deer harvested. 3. We allow archery hunting for deer and turkey during the fall season. We prohibit the use or possession of firearms during these seasons. 4. Condition B8 applies. 5. We allow spring turkey hunting. We only allow shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)). 6. We prohibit the use of salt or mineral blocks. 7. We only allow portable tree stands from 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after the State archery deer season. You must clearly mark all stands with the owner's name, address, and phone number. 8. We only allow one tree stand per deer hunter. 9. Condition A3 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State “impounded waters” regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit fishing in all areas between Ditch 2 and Ditch 6 (including Ditches 3, 4, and 5) plus the moist soil units, and Monopoly Marsh from October 1 through March 1. 2. We only allow fishing in May Pond and Fox Pond with rod and reel or pole and line. Anglers may only take bass greater than 12 inches (30 cm) in length from May Pond. 3. We prohibit the use or possession of gasoline-powered boat motors. We allow the use of electric trolling motors, except that we prohibit all motors within the Wilderness Area. 4. Anglers must remove watercraft (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day's fishing. 5. Anglers may take nongame fish by nets and seines for personal use only from March 1 through September 30. 6. Anglers must attend trammel and gill nets at all times and plainly label them with the owners's name, address, and phone number. 7. We only allow the use of trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, bank lines, and jug lines from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. Anglers must remove all fishing lines (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day's fishing. Anglers must mark each line with their name, address, and phone number. 8. We allow the take of common snapping turtle and soft-shelled turtle only using pole and line. We require all anglers immediately release all alligator snapping turtles (see §27.21 of this chapter). Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of light geese on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations during the spring conservation order season subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must remain within direct sight of the guide in the hunt boundary at all times. 2. We allow the guide and hunters into the hunt boundary up to 2 hours prior to legal shooting time. 3. Hunting will stop at 12 p.m. (noon), and hunters must be out of the fields by 2 p.m. 4. We allow hunting dogs, portable blinds, and decoys at the discretion of the guide. 5. We prohibit pit blinds. 6. Hunting dogs must be under the immediate control of their handlers at all times (see §26.21 of this chapter). 7. We prohibit retrieving crippled geese outside of the hunt boundary, including adjacent private land. This includes retrieval by hunting dogs. 8. We prohibit vehicles beyond the established parking area located adjacent to State Highway 118 (see §27.31 of this chapter). 9. We prohibit ATV use on the refuge. 10. Both the guide and hunters are responsible for ensuring that all trash, including spent shotgun shells are removed from the hunt area each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 11. Violations of these rules may result in the revocation of the guide's Special Use Permit as deemed appropriate by the refuge manager. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Permits are required. 2. Only historic weapon hunting is permitted. 3. Hunters are required to check in and out of the refuge. 4. Stands must be removed from the refuge each day. 5. Hunting is permitted only during the special hunt season established by the State for the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Fish, amphibians, reptiles and crustaceans may only be taken with hand-held pole and line or rod and reel. Swan Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Permits are required. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Permits are required. 2. Only historic weapon hunting is permitted. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted from March 1 through October 15 during daylight hours only. 2. Only nonmotorized boats are permitted on refuge waters with the exception that the use of motors of 10 horsepower or less is permitted on Silver Lake. Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.32 Illinois for regulations. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6694, Feb. 11, 1994; 61 FR 45367, Aug. 29, 1996; 61 FR 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 65 FR 30785, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56404, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46359, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54426 Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54182, Sept. 13, 2005; 70 FR 56376, Sept. 27, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, swan, and coot in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions (consult refuge manager prior to hunting to learn of changes or updates): 1. We prohibit access to refuge hunting areas from other than authorized refuge parking areas. We prohibit hunting on or within 25 yards (22.5 m) of dikes or roads except the marked portion of the dike between Marsh Units 5 and 6. Hunters must have a means of bird retrieval, using a boat, boots, or a trained dog, while hunting on this dike (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 2. We allow hunting with the opening of waterfowl season and close November 30. 3. Hunters with a documented mobility disability may reserve an accessible blind in advance by contacting a refuge officer or calling the refuge office. 4. We only allow nonmotorized boats on refuge waters. 5. We allow hunting from temporary portable blinds or blinds made from natural vegetation. 6. We prohibit the retrieval of downed game from areas closed to hunting. 7. You must unload and case all firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) when outside of the refuge hunt area on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and gray partridge in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions (consult refuge manager prior to hunting to learn of changes or updates): 1. Conditions A2, A6, and A7 apply. 2. We prohibit access to refuge hunting areas from other than authorized refuge parking areas. 3. We prohibit hunting on or within 25 yards (22.5 m) of dikes or roads except the marked portion of the dike between Marsh Units 5 and 6. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may sport fish on designated areas of the refuge as posted by signs. Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow nonmotorized boats on refuge waters. 2. You must remove all boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the refuge for blind construction by legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)). 2. Fox and coyote hunters may only use centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, or shotguns with approved nontoxic shot. 3. We require game bird hunters to wear at least one article of blaze-orange clothing visible above the waist. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing [Reserved] Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must check-in and check out of the refuge daily. Before hunting, each hunter must record the date, their name, and the time checking into the refuge on a register inside the Hunter Registration Kiosk at refuge headquarters. After hunting, each hunter must record hunting data (hours hunted waterfowl and/or upland game and the number of birds harvested) before departing the refuge. 2. We prohibit air-thrust boats or boats with motors greater than 25 hp. 3. You must remove all boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the refuge for blind construction by legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition A1 applies. 2. You must possess and carry a refuge Special Use Permit to hunt fox and coyotes. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)). 4. Fox and coyote hunters may only use centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, or shotguns with approved nontoxic shot. 5. We require game bird hunters to wear at least one article of blaze-orange clothing visible above the waist. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Refuge open to hunting of migratory game birds in accordance with State law. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game birds, turkey and coyote is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 1. Coyote hunting allowed from the first day of antelope rifle season through March 1 annually. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow the use of portable blinds and stands. You may install stands and blinds no sooner than August 1, and you must remove them by December 15 of each year. We limit each hunter to three stands or blinds. The hunter must have their name, address, phone number, and automated licensing system number (ALS) visibly marked on the stand. 2. We allow hunting of elk on designated areas of the refuge. You must possess and carry a refuge permit to hunt elk on the refuge. D. Sport fishing. Refuge open to sport fishing in accordance with State law, and as specifically designated in refuge publications. Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of migratory game birds is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Air-thrust boats and boats with motors greater than 10 horsepower motors are not permitted. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Hailstone National Wildlife Refugee A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. The refuge unit is open to the hunting of migratory game birds, but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Halfbreed Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit air-thrust boats and boats with motors greater than 25 hp. 2. You must remove all boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the refuge for blind construction by legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of migratory game birds is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The use of motorized boats is not permitted. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. Refuge open to big game hunting in accordance with State law. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of migratory game birds is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Air-thrust boats and boats with greater than 10 horsepower motors are not permitted. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Lamesteer National Wildlife Refugee A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. The refuge unit is open to the hunting of migratory game birds but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. B. Upland Game Hunting. The refuge unit is open to the hunting of upland game but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. C. Big Game Hunting. The refuge unit is open to big game hunting but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may sport fish in accordance with state law. Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot from established blinds in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions (consult refuge manager prior to hunting to learn of changes or updates): 1. Hunting Access: We have numbered the blinds and assigned them to a single access point designated in the refuge hunting leaflet. Hunters must park at this access point and at the numbered parking space corresponding to a blind. Hunters must walk to the blind along mowed trails designated in the hunting leaflet. We open the access point to hunters who intend to immediately hunt on the refuge. We prohibit wildlife observation, scouting, and loitering at the access point. 2. Hunting Hours: We open the hunting area, defined by the refuge boundary fence, 2 hours before and require departure 2 hours after legal waterfowl hunting hours, as defined by the State. 3. Registration: Each hunter must record the date, his or her name, Automated License System number, date of birth, and the time checking into the hunt area at the appropriate register before hunting; must set the appropriate blind selector before and after hunting; and must record hunting data (hours hunted, the number of shots fired, and birds harvested) at the appropriate register before departing the hunting area. 4. Blind selection is on a first-come, first-served basis with the exception of the opening weekend of waterfowl season. We will distribute blind permits for the opening weekend by a public drawing. We will announce the drawing time and place in local newspapers. 5. We prohibit attempting to “reserve” a blind for use later in the day by depositing a vehicle or other equipment on the refuge. A hunter must be physically present in the hunting area in order to use a blind. 6. We prohibit blocking access to refuge gates (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 7. Hunters with a documented mobility disability may reserve an accessible blind in advance by contacting a refuge officer. 8. No more than four hunters or individuals may use a blind at one time. 9. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less. 10. You must conduct all hunting from within 10 feet (3 m) of a blind. 11. All hunters must have a visible means of retrieving waterfowl such as a float tube, waders, or a dog capable of retrieving. 12. We prohibit falconry hunting. 13. We prohibit boats, fishing gear, and fires (see §27.95 of this chapter). 14. We require dogs be on a leash at the hunter access point and when walking to and from the hunt area/blind (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 15. We require hunters to unload shotguns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) at the hunter access point and when walking to and from the hunt area/blind. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions (consult refuge manager prior to hunting to learn of changes or updates): 1. Hunting Access: Hunters must enter and exit the hunt areas through designated archery hunting access points. We open access points to hunters intending to immediately hunt on the refuge. We prohibit wildlife observation, scouting, and loitering at access points and parking areas. 2. Condition A2 applies. 3. Registration: Each hunter must record the date, his or her name, Automated License System number, and date of birth at the appropriate register before hunting and must record hunting data (hours hunted, the number of arrows released, and deer harvested) at the appropriate register before departing the hunting area. 4. Tree Stands and Blinds: We only allow portable tree stands and blinds that must be removed each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit preseason entry or scouting. 6. Hunters may not enter or retrieve deer from closed areas of the refuge without the consent of a refuge officer. 7. We prohibit boats, fishing gear, fires (see §27.95 of this chapter), and firearms. 8. Hunters with a documented mobility disability may access designated locations in the hunting area to hunt from ground blinds. To access these areas, hunters must contact the refuge manager in advance to obtain a Special Use Permit. 9. We prohibit the use of any mechanized vehicle to enter or exit the hunt area; this includes bicycles. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas (Wildlife Viewing Area) of the refuge in accordance with State regulations in effect on the Bitterroot River from Tucker Crossing to Florence Bridge. Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of turkey and mountain grouse in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1. We do not allow hunting in areas posted as “Closed to Hunting” around the refuge headquarters, maintenance buildings, and quarters. 2. We prohibit guiding and outfitting. 3. We allow use of riding or pack stock on access routes designated through the refuge to access off-refuge lands as designated in the public use leaflet. 4. You may not use dogs for hunting of any species. 5. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while on the refuge. 6. We prohibit overnight camping. 7. We prohibit retrieval of game through areas closed to hunting without prior consent by the refuge manager. 8. We allow only portable or temporary blinds and tree stands. 9. We allow parking in designated areas only. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of elk, white-tailed deer, and mule deer within designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1. We do not allow hunting in areas posted as “Closed to Hunting” around the refuge headquarters, maintenance buildings, and quarters. 2. We prohibit guiding and outfitting. 3. We allow use of riding or pack stock on access routes designated through the refuge to access off-refuge lands as designated in the public use leaflet. 4. You may not use dogs for hunting of any species. 5. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while on the refuge. 6. We prohibit overnight camping. 7. We prohibit open fires. 8. We prohibit retrieval of game through areas closed to hunting without prior consent by the refuge manager. 9. We allow only portable or temporary blinds and tree stands. 10. We allow parking in designated areas only. 11. The first week of the archery and the first week of general elk and deer hunting season are open to youth-only (ages 12 and 13 only) hunting. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and antelope on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to posted refuge restrictions. National Bison National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. The refuge unit is open to sport fishing but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. Nine-Pipe National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. The refuge unit is open to sport fishing but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. Pablo National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. The refuge unit is open to sport fishing but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State hunting regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting on Lower Red Rock Lake and that portion of the River Marsh located directly north of Lower Red Rock Lake. We close all other areas of the refuge to hunting of goose, duck, and coot. 2. Hunters must remove all blinds, decoys, shell casings, and other personal equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge each day. 3. We only allow nonmotorized boats in the hunt area east of the Lower Red Rock Lake dam. We allow boats with motors 10 hp or less west of Lower Red Rock Lake dam. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, elk, moose, and pronghorn antelope on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State hunting regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Moose hunting on the refuge portion of Montana moose hunt zone 334 opens October 15 and runs through the end of the State moose season. 2. We restrict moose hunting to the willow bog area south of Elk Springs Creek and nearby foothills at the southeast corner of the refuge. We prohibit moose hunting in all other areas of the refuge. 3. You may hire outfitters or ranchers for the retrieval of big game. 4. We only allow retrieval of game in closed areas of the refuge with the consent of a refuge employee. 5. We prohibit use of wheeled game carts or other mechanical transportation devices for game retrieval on portions of the refuge designated as Wilderness Area. 6. We prohibit horses north of Red Rock Pass Road except for the retrieval of big game. We only allow horses for back-country access to the Centennial Mountains south of Red Rock Pass Road. We require the use of certified weed-free hay or pellets. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State fishing regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from the third Saturday in May through November 30 on Odell Creek, Red Rock Creek, and Elk Springs Creek west of Elk Lake Road. 2. We allow fishing from July 15 through September 30 on Widgeon Pond, Culver Pond, MacDonald Pond, Picnic Creek, and Elk Springs Creek east of Elk Lake Road. 3. We allow fishing in open areas from 4. We prohibit fishing on all other refuge waters. 5. You must only use pole and line or rod and reel to fish on the refuge. 6. You must use artificial lures or flies when fishing refuge waters; we prohibit bait fishing. 7. We prohibit the use or possession of lead sinkers or any lead fishing product while fishing. 8. We prohibit tubes and other flotation devices used for fishing unless posted at refuge parking areas as open. Swan River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of geese, ducks, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Waterfowl and coot hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Refuge open to sport fishing in accordance with State law, and as specifically designated in refuge publications. UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. The refuge unit is open to the hunting of migratory game birds but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. B. Upland Game Hunting. Refuge is open to upland game hunting in accordance with State laws, regulations and subject to the following condition: 1. Coyote hunting allowed from the first day of antelope rifle season through March 1 annually. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt big game subject to refuge-specific regulations as designated in refuge publications. D. Sport Fishing. The refuge unit is open to sport fishing but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. War Horse National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. The refuge unit is open to the hunting of migratory game birds but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. The refuge unit is open to big game hunting but has no refuge-specific regulations as it follows guidelines set out in State law. D. Sport Fishing. Refuge open to sport fishing in accordance with State law, and as specifically designated in refuge publications. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6694, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62044, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47379, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46918, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30786, May 12, 2000; 67 FR 58946, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54427, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54182, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Boyer Chute National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of ducks, geese, and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. You may access the refuge from 1 2. You must remove all blinds and decoys at the conclusion of each day's hunt. 3. You must adhere to all applicable State hunting regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We require a refuge hunt permit. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow personally attended hook and line fishing and archery fishing (rough fish only) from 2. We only allow fishing from the shoreline. We prohibit all watercraft in the Boyer Chute waterway. 3. We prohibit floating lines, limblines, trotlines, crossbows, snagging devices, nets, and spears. 4. We prohibit ice fishing. 5. We prohibit digging or netting bait, frogging, or collecting mussels. Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl and coot in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close the refuge to the general public from legal sunset to legal sunrise. However, hunters may enter the designated hunting area 2 hours before legal sunrise and must be back to their vehicle in the process of leaving the refuge 2 hours after legal sunset. Official shooting hours are from 2. We only allow you to unleash dogs used to locate, point, and retrieve upland and small game and migratory birds on the refuge while hunting (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 3. We open the refuge to hunting from September 1 through January 31 in accordance with State regulations. 4. We allow decoys, but hunters must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 5. We restrict vehicles to roads that are open to the public (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit hunters taking vehicles off of approved roads to set up blinds, decoys, or to retrieve game or for any other purposes other than emergencies. We allow parking within one vehicle length of the road. 6. We prohibit publicly organized hunts unless authorized under a Special Use Permit. 7. We only allow temporary blinds and stands, and hunters must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 8. We only allow floating blinds on Island Lake. We prohibit all boats (including a floating device of any kind) on all other refuge lakes. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, jack rabbit, furbearer, coyote, ring-necked pheasant, and prairie grouse on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A6 apply. 2. We prohibit baiting. We allow electronic calls for coyote and furbearer hunting. 3. Coyotes and all furbearers or their parts, if left in the field, must be left out of view of the public. Otherwise hunters must remove them from the refuge and properly dispose of them. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, A6, and A7 apply. 2. We prohibit tree stands that cause damage to the tree by penetrating into the bark and tree climbing spikes or screw-in steps that penetrate beyond the outer bark of a tree (see §32.2(i)). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close the refuge to the general public from legal sunset to legal sunrise. However, anglers may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise and remain until 1 hour after legal sunset. 2. We open Island Lake to fishing year-round and open Smith and Crane Lakes to fishing seasonally from November 1 through February 15. We close all other refuge lakes. 3. We prohibit the possession or use of live or dead minnows and the possession of any fish not taken lawfully from one of the refuge lakes open to fishing. 4. We only allow boating and float tubes on Island Lake. We prohibit use of internal combustion motors for boats on Island Lake; we close all other refuge lakes to boating or float tubing. 5. We prohibit leaving temporary shelters used for fishing overnight on the refuge. DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.34 Iowa for regulations. Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing on the portions of the Minnechaduza Creek and downstream from Cornell Dam along the Niobrara River that flows through the refuge. 2. We prohibit the use of limb or set lines. North Platte National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, pheasant, State-defined furbearers, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close the Lake Alice Unit to all public entry from October 15 through January 14. 2. Hunters must be 15 years of age or younger. A licensed hunter 19 years of age or older must accompany youth hunters. We prohibit adults accompanying youth hunters to hunt or carry firearms. The accompanying adult is responsible for ensuring that the hunter does not engage in conduct that would constitute a violation of refuge or State regulations. 3. We close the refuge to public use from legal sunset to legal sunrise. However, youth hunters and their adult guides may enter the designated hunting area 1 hour prior to legal sunrise. 4. We only allow dogs for pheasant-hunting on the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery hunting of mule deer and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close the Lake Alice Unit to all public entry from October 15 through January 14. 2. We close the refuge to public use from legal sunset to legal sunrise. However, archery deer hunters may enter the designated hunting area 1 hour prior to legal sunrise and remain until 1 hour after legal sunset. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is allowed on designated areas of the refuge pursuant to State law. Valentine National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunters may hunt migratory birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to refuge specific regulations. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to refuge specific regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt big game on designated areas of the refuge subject to refuge specific regulations. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in designated portions of the refuge subject to refuge specific regulations. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62044, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 45367, Aug. 29, 1996; 62 FR 47380, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46918, Sept. 3, 1998; 68 FR 57317, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54428, Sept.8, 2004; 70 FR 54183, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting only on designated days. 2. We only allow motorless boats or boats with electric motors on the refuge hunting area during the migratory waterfowl hunting season. 3. We open the refuge to the public from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A3 and A4 apply. 2. We only allow hunting on designated days. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Desert National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of bighorn sheep is permitted on designated areas of the range subject to the following conditions: 1. Bighorn sheep guides are required to obtain a Special Use Permit prior to taking clients onto the range. 2. Natural bighorn sheep mortality (pick-up heads) found on the range are government property and possession or removal of them from the range is not permitted. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Pahranagat National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting only on designated days. 2. We only allow motorless boats or boats with electric motors on the refuge hunting area during the migratory waterfowl hunting season. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting on designated days. 2. Conditions A3 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing year-round with the exception of the North Marsh that we close October 1 to February 1. 2. We only allow motorless boats or boats with electric motors on the Upper Lake, Middle Pond, and Lower Lake. 3. We prohibit the use of boats, rubber rafts, or other flotation devices on the North Marsh. Ruby Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of dark geese, ducks, coots, moorhens, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is open to the public from 1 hour before sunrise until 2 hours after sunset. 2. We do not allow permanent or pit blinds on the refuge. You must remove all blind materials and decoys following each day's hunt. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State laws and subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is open to the public from 1 hour before sunrise until 2 hours after sunset. 2. We allow fishing by wading and from personal flotation devices (float tubes) and bank fishing in designated areas. 3. You may use only artificial lures in the Collection Ditch and adjoining spring ponds. 4. We do not allow boats on refuge waters from January 1 through June 14. 5. During the boating season, we allow boats only on the South Marsh. June 15 through July 31, we allow only motorless boats or boats with battery-powered electric motors. Anglers must remove all gasoline-powered motors. August 1 through December 31, we allow only motorless boats and boats propelled with motors with a total of 10 horsepower or less. 6. We allow launching of boats only from designated landings. 7. We prohibit the possession of live or dead bait fish, any amphibians (including frogs), and crayfish on the refuge. 8. We do not allow storage of boats of any kind on the refuge beginning January 1 through May 31. 9. We do not allow off-road vehicles on the refuge. Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting on the following waters: Big Spring Reservoir, Catnip Reservoir, Dunfurrena Ponds, and the “Little Sheldon” portion of the refuge. 2. Hunters may only use boats with electric motors. 3. We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of synthetic material. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, grouse, and chukar on the refuge except in the following areas: The “Little Sheldon” portion of the refuge and around the Dunfurrena Ponds in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We allow sage grouse hunting and require a State permit. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, antelope, and bighorn sheep on the refuge except in the following areas: The “Little Sheldon” portion of the refuge and around Dunfurrena Ponds in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow ground blinds, and you must not construct them earlier than 1 week prior to the opening day of the legal season for which you have a valid permit. 2. You must remove blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) within 24 hours of harvesting an animal or at the end of the permittee's legal season. 3. You must tag blinds with the owner's name and permit number. 4. We prohibit destruction of natural vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter) or below-ground excavation. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in Big Spring Reservoir, Catnip Reservoir, and in the Dunfurrena Ponds in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow boats with electric motors. 2. We only allow individuals who are age 12 or under, age 65 or older, or disabled to fish in McGee Pond. Stillwater Management Area A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting is allowed as per State law. D. Sport Fishing. Sport fishing is allowed as per State law with certain restrictions as posted. Stillwater National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions. 1. We prohibit hunting inside the posted no hunting zone around the residence of the former Alves property. 2. We prohibit hunting inside the posted no hunting zone located south of Division Road as shown in the refuge brochure. 3. We prohibit loaded weapons (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) inside the posted retrieval zone. The zone begins on the north edge of Division Road and extends 200 yards (180 m) northward. 4. We allow persons to transport rifles and pistols through the refuge only when unloaded and cased (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit boating outside of the waterfowl and youth waterfowl hunting season except on Swan Check Lake where we allow nonmotorized boating all year. 6. We prohibit boats on Swan Lake, the northeast corner of North Nutgrass Lake, and the north end of Pintail Bay. We allow the use of nonmotorized carts, sleds, floating blinds, and other floating devices in these areas to transport hunting equipment and to conceal hunters, but not to transport hunters. 7. We only allow outboard motor boats on Lead Lake, Tule Lake, Goose Lake, South Nutgrass Lake, the southeast corner of North Nutgrass Lake, and south end of Pintail Bay. 8. We only allow air-thrust boats on Goose Lake, South Nutgrass Lake, the southeast corner of North Nutgrass Lake, and the south end of Pintail Bay. 9. You may not operate air-thrust boats until 1 hour after the legal shooting time on opening day of waterfowl season. 10. We require air-thrust boat owners to get a Special Use Permit from the refuge manager and to display a number on their airboats. 11. We allow nonmotorized boats on all lakes and bays except Swan Lake, the northeast corner of North Nutgrass Lake, and the north end of Pintail Bay. 12. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 13. We only allow parking on boat landings and designated parking areas. 14. We only allow camping in designated areas. 15. We prohibit campfires (see §27.95 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game species on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, A12, A13, A14, and A15 apply. 2. Hunters must only use shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A12, A13, A14, and A15 apply. 2. Hunters must only use shotguns, muzzleloading weapons, or bow and arrow. 3. We allow persons to transport centerfire rifles and pistols through the refuge only when unloaded and cased (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6694, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62044, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47380, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30786, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56405, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46360, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58948, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54429, Sept. 8, 2004] We have opened the following refuge unit to hunting and/or fishing with applicable refuge-specific regulations:
Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We do not require a separate Federal permit for waterfowl hunting. 2. We only allow hunting from Great Bay up to the refuge boundary signs and hunters may not retrieve birds beyond refuge signs from the shoreline. 3. We only allow portable blinds. You must remove all decoys, blinds, and boats (see §27.93 of this chapter) each day. 4. Waterfowl hunters may only access shorelines by boat from launching areas outside the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The deer hunt will be the first weekend of the State's either-sex season for Wildlife Management Unit M, usually held in November. 2. We close the refuge to all other public use during the hunt weekend. 3. We require refuge permits (you must possess and carry) for the deer hunt for a fee of $20.00. By lottery we draw 20 hunters for each day, for a total of 40. We also draw 20 alternate hunters. 4. A licensed and permit-holding adult who is at least age18 must accompany youth hunters up to age 16 when hunting. We charge no refuge permit fee to youth hunters. 5. Youth hunters must have successfully completed a State hunter education course. 6. We require deer hunters to wear in a visible manner on the head, chest, and back, a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, blaze-orange clothing or material. 7. We only allow shotgun hunting with slugs. We prohibit other firearms, including handguns, at any time while on the refuge. 8. You must unload shotguns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) outside of legal State hunting hours and while traveling through any designated safety zone. 9. We only allow portable tree stands that hunters must remove (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the day. 10. Two weeks prior to the hunt, we will allow selected hunters a refuge permit (you must possess and carry) to scout for 4 days. Scout days are Wednesdays through Saturdays during daylight hours only. 11. You must possess and carry the refuge permit with you at all times while scouting and hunting the refuge. 12. You must check-in at the refuge electronic gate between 4:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on your assigned hunt day. 13. We open the entire refuge to deer hunting, with the exception of designated safety zones and the former Weapons Storage Area. 14. In order to protect bald eagles from disturbance, we may, on a daily basis, close Woodman Point to deer hunting if significant numbers of roosting bald eagles are using the area. 15. You must park in designated parking areas and along roads up to barricades; from there, hunters must only travel by foot. 16. You must take harvested deer to the refuge office before leaving. 17. The refuge is located in Newington, New Hampshire, along the eastern shoreline of Great Bay. McIntyre Road borders the refuge to the east. The southern boundary begins approximately D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Lake Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, American crow, and woodcock in accordance with State regulations, seasons, and bag limits subject to the following conditions: 1. You must wear two articles of hunter-orange clothing or material. One article must be a solid-colored hunter-orange hat; the other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange in color (such as orange camouflage) except when hunting waterfowl. 2. We will provide permanent refuge blinds that are available by reservation. You may make reservations for particular blinds up to 1 year in advance, for a maximum of 1 week, running Monday through Sunday during the hunting season. You may make reservations for additional weeks up to 1 week in advance, on a space-available basis. We prohibit other permanent blinds. You must remove temporary blinds, boats, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge each day. 3. You may use dogs (see §26.21(b) of this chapter) to retrieve, point, and flush when hunting for migratory birds. 4. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated under each State's hunting regulations but no longer than from 5. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge land (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, raccoon, woodchuck, red and eastern gray squirrel, porcupine, skunk, snowshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, ruffed grouse, and northern bobwhite in accordance with State regulations, seasons, and bag limits subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit night hunting. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 3. We open the refuge to hunting during the hours stipulated under State hunting regulations but no longer than from 4. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs or OHRVs) on refuge land (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 5. You must wear two articles of hunter-orange clothing or material. One article must be a solid-colored hunter-orange hat; the other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange in color (such as orange camouflage) except when hunting turkey. 6. We allow hunting of coyotes and snowshoe hare with dogs during State hunting seasons. Hunting with trailing dogs on the refuge will be subject to the following regulations: i. You must equip all dogs used to hunt coyote with working radio-telemetry collars, and you must be in possession of a working radio-telemetry receiver that can detect and track the frequencies of all collars used. We require no radio-telemetry collars for dogs used to hunt snowshoe hare. ii. We prohibit training during or outside of dog season for coyote or hare. iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per hunter. iv. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of bear, white-tailed deer, and moose in accordance with State regulations, seasons, and bag limits subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B3 and B4 apply. 2. We allow bear hunting with dogs during State hunting seasons. Hunting with trailing dogs on the refuge will be subject to the following conditions: i. You must equip all dogs used to hunt bear with working radio-telemetry collars, and you must be in possession of a working radio-telemetry receiver that can detect and track the frequencies of all collars used. ii. We prohibit training during or outside of dog season for bear. iii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per hunter. iv. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 3. We allow prehunt scouting of the refuge; however, we prohibit dogs and firearms during prehunt scouting. 4. Each hunter must wear two articles of hunter-orange clothing or material. One article must be a solid-colored hunter orange hat; the other must cover a major portion of the torso, such as a jacket, vest, coat, or poncho and must be a minimum of 50 percent hunter orange in color (such as orange camouflage). 5. We allow temporary tree stands and blinds, but you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) by the end of the season. We prohibit nails, screws, or screw-in climbing pegs to build or access a stand or blind (See §32.2(i)). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, common snipe, sora, Virginia rail, common moorhen, and American woodcock on the Pondicherry Division of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only use portable blinds. You must remove all blinds, decoys, shell casings, and other personal equipment and refuse from the refuge by legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 2. You must wear in a conspicuous manner on the outermost layer of the head, chest, and back, a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of hunter-orange clothing or material, except when hunting waterfowl. 3. We allow the use of retrieving dogs but dogs must be under voice command at all times (see §26.21 of this chapter). 4. We allow hunting during the hours stipulated under the State's hunting regulations but no longer than from 5. We prohibit all-terrain vehicles (ATV's or OHV's). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, raccoon, woodchuck, red squirrel, eastern gray squirrel, porcupine, skunk, American crow, snowshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed grouse on the Pondicherry Division of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must wear in a conspicuous manner on the outermost layer of the head, chest, and back, a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of hunter-orange clothing or material. 2. Conditions A3, A4, and A5 apply. 3. We allow hunting of snowshoe hare and coyote with dogs from October 1 to March 15. You may hunt with trailing dogs on the refuge subject to the following conditions: i. We will only allow dog training outside the established hunting seasons under a Special Use Permit issued by the refuge manager. ii. We allow a maximum of four dogs per hunter. iii. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, and wild turkey on the Pondicherry Division of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow bear hunting with dogs during the established State hound season. Hunting with trailing dogs on the refuge will be subject to the following conditions: i. We allow a maximum of four dogs per hunter. ii. You must pick up all dogs the same day you release them (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 2. We prohibit the use of bait (see §32.2(h)). 3. We allow temporary tree stands and blinds, but you must remove them (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) by the end of the season. Your name and address must be clearly visible on the tree stand. We prohibit nails, screws, or screw-in climbing pegs to build or access a stand or blind (See §32.2(i)). 4. You must wear in a conspicuous manner on the outermost layer of the head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of hunter-orange clothing or material, except when hunting turkey or while engaged in archery hunting. 5. Conditions A5 and A6 apply. 6. We allow prehunt scouting of the refuge; however, we prohibit firearms during prehunt scouting. 7. We will only allow dog training outside the established hunting seasons under a Special Use Permit issued by the Refuge Manager. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] [65 FR 30786, May 12, 2000, as amended at 65 FR 56405, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54430, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54183, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened to hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Cape May National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, coot, moorhen, rail, common snipe, and woodcock in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting on those refuge tracts located west of Route 47 in the Delaware Bay Division and on those tracts north of Route 550 in the Great Cedar Swamp Division. We prohibit hunting on the Two Mile Beach Unit. 2. While hunting migratory game birds, except waterfowl, you must wear in a visible manner on your head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material. 3. You must remove all hunting blind materials, boats, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each hunting day. We prohibit permanent or pit blinds. 4. The common snipe season on the refuge begins with the start of the State early woodcock south zone season and continues through the end of the State common snipe season. 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting on the following areas: i. The posted “Closed Area” of Tract 200 in the Delaware Bay Division; ii. The posted “Closed Area” in Tract 334 in the Delaware Bay Division; and iii. The Two Mile Beach Unit. 2. During the firearms big game seasons, you must wear, in a visible manner on head, chest, and back, a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, coot, moorhen, and rail on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must remove all hunting blind materials, boats, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each hunting day. We prohibit permanent or pit blinds. 2. You may use trained dogs for the retrieval of authorized game birds (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 3. You may possess a maximum of 25 approved nontoxic shotshells per day in all hunting units of the Barnegat Division and a maximum of 50 approved nontoxic shotshells per day in Unit 1 of the Brigantine Division (see §32.2(k)). 4. In Hunting Unit B of the Barnegat Division, we restrict hunting to designated sites, with each site limited to one party of hunters. 5. In Hunting Units B, D, E, and F of the Barnegat Division, we require a minimum of six decoys, and we prohibit jump shooting. 6. Access is by boat only in all Units of the Barnegat Division except Unit A South and Unit F. You may access these units by foot or boat. Access is by boat only in all Units of the Brigantine Division. 7. You may not enter hunt Units before 4 a.m. 8. No person including, but not limited to, a guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or other organization, will provide assistance, services, or equipment on the refuge to any other person for compensation unless such guide, guide service, outfitter, club, or organization has obtained a Special Use Permit from the refuge for a fee. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in New Jersey Deer Management Zones 56, 57, and 58 in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require persons hunting on the refuge for the first time to attend one of the four refuge-specific hunter-orientation sessions conducted during the fall. 2. We require a State permit for the appropriate State Deer Management Zone. You must have this permit stamped and validated in person at the Brigantine or Barnegat office. Hunters will receive maps of the refuge-specific zones upon validation. 3. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before shooting time and must leave no later than 1 hour after the end of shooting time. Refuge hunting hours are consistent with State hunting hours. 4. During firearm big game season, hunters must wear in a visible manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material. 5. You may scout on the 2 Sundays prior to the opening day of your respective zone permit. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing at the Holgate Unit, Little Beach Island, Graveling Point, Lily Lake, and the posted fishing areas along the south side of Parkertown Dock Road, North side of Cedar Run Dock Road, end of Stafford Avenue, and the middle branch of the Forked River in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close the Holgate unit and Little Beach Island during the migratory bird nesting season. We may extend the closure of the bay side portion of the Holgate Unit through October. 2. We require a Special Use Permit to fish from Little Beach Island. You may obtain permits from the refuge headquarters. 3. We only allow car-top-type launches at Lily Lake. There is no boat ramp. 4. We prohibit use of internal combustion engines on Lily Lake. 5. We will close the Forked River fishing area during zone 58 big game hunting season. 6. We will open Forked River and Lily Lake from legal sunrise until legal sunset. 7. We prohibit fishing, clamming, and crabbing from any waters within tract 122X, locally known as the AT&T properties. We close this tract to all public use. Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a State permit for the appropriate New Jersey Deer Management Zone. 2. In addition to the State permit, we require a Deer Hunting Permit (along with a fee) issued by the refuge. This permit must be stamped for validation. 3. We require refuge hunters to pass a written examination before allowing them to hunt on the refuge. 4. Hunters must wear in a visible manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored hunter-orange clothing or material. 5. Hunters must be in possession of refuge and State hunting permits at all times while hunting on the refuge. 6. Refuge hunting regulations, as listed in the “Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Public Deer Hunt Map,” and found in the examination, will be in effect. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Supawna Meadows National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of geese and ducks on designated areas of the refuge during designated refuge seasons subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow loaded and uncased firearms in an unanchored boat only when retrieving crippled birds. 2. You must remove all hunting blind materials, boats, and decoys following each day's hunt. We do not allow permanent blinds. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. A State permit for the appropriate New Jersey Deer Management Zone is required. 2. In addition to the State permit, a Special Use Deer Hunting Permit issued by the refuge is required. 3. All hunters must attend a refuge hunter orientation session. 4. Hunters during firearms big game season must wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest and back a minimum of 400 square inches of solid-colored hunter orange clothing or material. 5. You may only use single-projectile ammunition when hunting from a stand elevated at least 6 feet (1.8 m) above ground level and only in firearms equipped with adjustable sights or a scope. Hunters may use buckshot when hunting from the ground or from stands less than 6 feet above ground level. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on the refuge in designated areas subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit the taking of frogs, salamanders, and turtles from all nontidal waters and refuge lands. 2. We prohibit fishing in designated nontidal waters from sunset to sunrise. 3. We prohibit bow fishing in nontidal waters. Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of all migratory bird species on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit at all times while scouting and hunting on the refuge. We charge a fee for all hunters except youth age 16 and younger. 2. We issue one companion permit at no charge to each hunter. We allow companions to observe and call, but they cannot shoot a firearm or bow. Companion and hunters must set up in the same location. 3. We have seven hunting areas on the refuge. We allow migratory bird hunting in Areas A, D, E, and G. We close Areas C and F to migratory bird hunting. We close Area B to migratory bird hunting except we open 119 Owens Station Road to State-licensed disabled hunters. We provide maps with the refuge permit (you must possess and carry) that show these areas in detail. 4. We provide you with hunt parking areas and issue parking permits that you must clearly display in your vehicle. Hunters who park on the refuge must park in identified hunt parking areas. 5. You must wear, in a visible manner, a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-color, hunter-orange clothing or material on the head, chest, and back, except when hunting duck and goose. 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotgun shells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less daily. 7. We prohibit use or erection of permanent or pit blinds. You must remove all hunting blind material, boats, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each hunting day. 8. We prohibit the use of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter), except if you have a State of New Jersey—disabled hunting license, have received a disabled hunting permit from the refuge, have a certificate of ATV safety class completion, and are hunting in the disabled hunter area located at 119 Owens Station Road. 9. We allow prehunt scouting, and we allow the use of dogs while hunting. However, we prohibit dogs during prehunt scouting. 10. We limit the number of dogs per hunting party to no more than two dogs. 11. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 2 hours before shooting time, and they must leave no later than 2 hours after the end of shooting time. 12. We prohibit the hunting of crows on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A4, A8, A9, and A11 apply. 2. We have seven hunting areas on the refuge. We allow white-tailed deer and turkey hunting in Areas A, D, E, F, and G. Area B is open for big game hunting east of the abandoned railroad bed. Also in Area B, we only allow State-licensed, disabled hunters to hunt at 119 Owens Station Road. We close Area C to big game hunting. We provide maps with the refuge permit (you must possess and carry) that show these areas in detail. 3. We require firearms hunters to wear, in a visible manner, a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-color, hunter-orange clothing or material on the head, chest, and back. Bow hunters must meet the same requirements when we open the firearm season. We do not require turkey hunters to wear orange at any time. 4. You must remove all stands and other hunting material (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated sections of the refuge in both New York and New Jersey in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing in and along the banks of the Wallkill River and in the pond at refuge headquarters. 2. We require that anglers park in designated parking areas to access the Wallkill River through the refuge. 3. You may launch canoes, kayaks, or small boats at designated river access locations. 4. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 5. We prohibit commercial fishing on the refuge. 6. We prohibit the taking of frog and turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29075, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6686, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 52868, Oct. 11, 1995; 60 FR 62044, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47380, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30787, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56406, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46360, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54432, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, mourning dove, and sandhill crane on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. On the North Tract (including Salt Creek Wilderness Area and the portion of the refuge located north of U.S. Highway 70) all hunting must be in accordance with State seasons and regulations. On the Middle Tract (the portion of the refuge located between U.S. Highway 70 and U.S. Highway 380), we restrict hunting to goose, duck, sandhill crane, and American coot (no dove) in the designated public hunting area in the southern portion of the Tract that never approaches closer than 100 yards (90 m) to the public auto tour route only; we limit hunting to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the period when the State seasons for that area are open simultaneously for ALL these species; and all hunting must cease at 1 p.m. (local time) on each hunt day. On the South Tract (the portion of the refuge located south of U.S. Highway 380), we only allow hunting during Special Hunts (Youth hunters [17 years of age and younger] and/or Physically Impaired) as per State seasons and regulations. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 3. We prohibit pit or permanent blinds and require daily removal of all waterfowl decoys and all temporary blinds/stands (see §27.93 of this chapter). 4. We only allow unleashed hunting/retrieving dogs on the refuge when hunters are legally present in areas where we allow hunters, only if the dogs are under the immediate control of hunters at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter), and only to pursue species legally in season at that time. 5. We do not require refuge or other special hunt permits other than those required by the State (e.g., sandhill crane permits). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, cottontail, and jack rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. On the North Tract (including Salt Creek Wilderness Area and the portion of the refuge located north of U.S. Highway 70), all hunting must be in accordance with State seasons and regulations. On the Middle Tract (the portion of the refuge located between U.S. Highway 70 and U.S. Highway 380), we only allow pheasant hunting and restrict hunting to the designated public hunting area in the southern portion of the Tract that never approaches closer than 100 yards (90 m) from the public auto tour route; we limit hunting to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the State season for the Middle Tract; and all hunting must cease at 1 p.m. (local time) on each hunt day. On the South Tract (the portion of the refuge located south of U.S. Highway 380) we only allow public hunting during Special Hunts (Youth hunters [17 years of age and younger] and/or Physically Impaired) as per State seasons and regulations. 2. Conditions A2 and A4 apply. 3. We do not require refuge or other special hunt permits other than those required by the State. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer, white-tailed deer, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We restrict all hunting to the North Tract (including Salt Creek Wilderness Area and the portion of the refuge located north of U.S. Highway 70) in accordance with State seasons and regulations, with the specification that we only allow hunt and take of feral hog (no bag limit) during deer hunts for that area and only with the weapon legal for deer on that day in that area. 2. Condition B3 applies. 3. We only allow use of portable blinds or stands, and require daily removal of all blinds and stands (see §27.93 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and white-winged dove and light goose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit for hunting of light goose. The permit is available through a lottery drawing, and we must receive applications for the permit by November 30 of each year along with a $6.00 nonrefundable application fee. 2. We allow hunting of light goose on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during a week in January to be determined by refuge staff. We will announce hunt dates by September 1 of the previous year. Hunters must report to the refuge headquarters by 4:45 a.m. each hunt day. Legal hunting hours will run from 3. We allow the use of hunting dogs for bird retrieval. You must keep dogs on a leash when not hunting (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 4. We prohibit hunters and dogs from retrieving dead or wounded birds in closed areas. 5. All State and Federal hunting and fishing regulations regarding methods of take, dates, bag limits, etc., apply to all hunting and fishing on the refuge, in addition to these refuge-specific regulations. 6. We prohibit canoeing, boating, or floating through the refuge on the Rio Grande. 7. We prohibit hunting any species on the Rio Grande within the refuge. 8. We prohibit falconry on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow shotguns and bows and arrows. 2. Conditions A5 through A8 apply. 3. We allow cottontail rabbit hunting between December 1 and the last day of February. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer and oryx on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Refer to the refuge map for designated areas. 2. Hunting on the eastside of the Rio Grande is by foot or horseback only. 3. We allow oryx hunting from the east bank of the Rio Grande and east to the refuge boundary. We will allow hunters possessing a valid State special off-range permit to hunt oryx on the refuge during the concurrent State deer season. We also may establish special hunt dates each year for oryx. Contact the refuge manager for special dates. 4. Conditions A5 through A8 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing on all canals within the refuge boundaries (Interior Drain, Riverside Canal, and Low Flow Conveyance Channel), and unit 25AS either from the boardwalk or from shore. 2. We allow fishing from April 1 through September 30. 3. We allow fishing from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. 4. We prohibit trotlines, bows and arrows, boats or other floatation devices, seining, dip netting, traps, using bait taken from the refuge, taking of turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter), littering, and all other activities not expressly allowed. 5. Access to the canals is via the tour loop. We prohibit fishing in closed areas of the refuge, with the exception of the Low Flow Conveyance Channel. 6. We allow frogging for bullfrog on the refuge from June 1 through August 15 in areas that are open to fishing. We only allow frogging from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. Interested persons must obtain a free Special Use Permit at the refuge visitor center. 7. All State and Federal fishing regulations regarding methods of take, dates, creel limits, etc., apply to all fishing on the refuge, in addition to these refuge-specific regulations. 8. We prohibit fishing for any species on the Rio Grande within the refuge. 9. Condition A6 applies. Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove and Canada goose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit and pay a fee. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 3. Youth hunters age 17 and under must hunt under the supervision of an adult age 21 or older. 4. We prohibit hunters and dogs from entering closed areas to retrieve birds. 5. We only allow Canada goose hunting on designated day(s) of the week as identified on the permit. 6. Shooting hours for Canada goose are from 7. The bag limit for Canada goose is two. 8. For Canada goose hunting, you may only possess approved nontoxic shells (see §32.2(k)) while in the field in quantities of six or less. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted from noon March 1 through October 31. 2. Fishing is permitted only in Lakes 13 and 14. 3. Boats are permitted on Lakes 13 and 14 only during the fishing season. 4. Fishing is not permitted within 150 feet of headgates. San Andres National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of oryx or gemsbok (Oryx gazella) on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters to check in and out of the hunt area. 2. We require hunters to attend unexploded ordnance (UXO) training prior to entering the hunt area. 3. We require State permits and payment of a hunt fee. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of mourning and white-winged doves, geese, ducks and coots is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters or dogs may not enter closed areas to retrieve birds. 2. Permanent blinds are not permitted. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6694, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62045, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 65 FR 30787, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56406, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46360, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58948, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54433, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54184, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in the Atlantic Ocean from the refuge shoreline in accordance with state regulations. Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted only on the beach and in areas not designated as closed. 2. Fishing is permitted only during daylight hours. Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, rail, coot, gallinule, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. For hunting of goose, duck, and coot (only allowed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays): i. We require refuge waterfowl hunting permits. We allocate permits by random drawing at the Waterfowl Hunter Check Station on Route 77 on hunt days, except that we conduct a mail-in lottery for permits issued for opening day and the first two Saturdays of the regular waterfowl season. Permits allow up to three hunters to hunt. We charge a daily fee. A hunt stand is available for physically challenged hunters possessing a Golden Access Passport. We will allocate the hunt stand in a separate random draw for opening day and by first-come, first-served basis for other hunt days. The permit will allow one helper who may also hunt. ii. You must possess and carry a valid New York State Waterfowl Education Certificate of Qualification. iii. You must provide and use a minimum of six decoys. iv. We only allow hunting from v. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in the field in quantities of 20 or less. vi. You must hunt within 100 feet (30 m) of your designated stand unless actively pursuing crippled birds. 2. For hunting of rail, gallinule, snipe, and woodcock: i. We require refuge daily small-game hunt permits and reports. You may obtain these self-issued permits at several kiosks located around the refuge. The hunter must complete and sign Part “A” and possess and carry Part “B” while hunting, then complete and return Part “B” to one of the kiosks at the end of the hunt day. ii. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot in the field (see §32.2(k)). iii. We only allow hunting east of Sour Springs Road. 3. We allow youths ages 12 to 17 to hunt goose and duck on the first Sunday of the regular waterfowl season subject to the following conditions: i. Each youth hunter must preregister at the refuge office. ii. Each youth hunter must participate in the prehunt orientation and education program. iii. Each youth must hunt with a preapproved, nonhunting adult (see refuge manager for details), who must be properly licensed to participate in the program. iv. Conditions 1iv, 1v, and 1vi above apply. B. Hunting of Upland Game. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, pheasant, coyote, fox, raccoon, skunk, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge daily small-game hunt permits and reports. You may obtain these self-issued permits at several kiosks located around the refuge. You must complete and sign Part A and possess and carry Part B while hunting, then complete and return Part B to one of the kiosks at the end of the hunt day. 2. We only allow hunting from legal sunrise to legal sunset. We prohibit night hunting. 3. We allow hunting only between October 1 and the last day of February. 4. You must only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while in the field if hunting with a shotgun. 5. You must wear in a visible manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material during any firearms deer season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. White-tailed deer: i. We require refuge daily deer hunt permits and reports. These self-issued permits are available at several kiosks located around the refuge. You must complete and sign Part A and possess and carry Part B while hunting, then complete and return Part B to one of the kiosks at the end of the hunt day. ii. All hunters must wear in a visible manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material during any firearms deer season. iii. If you use portable tree stands, blinds, and decoys, you must remove all equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of the day. 2. Turkey (only allowed during the spring season): i. We require refuge spring turkey hunting permits. We select permittees, except youth permittees as designated below, from a mail-in, random drawing for available permits. We charge a nonrefundable application processing fee. ii. Only youth hunters ages 12 to 17, accompanied by a properly licensed, preapproved nonhunting adult (see refuge manager for details), may hunt at the refuge on the first Sunday of the season. All youth hunters must register at the refuge headquarters and attend a mandatory orientation. iii. You may use portable blinds and decoys, but you must remove all equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the conclusion of each day. iv. You may only scout during the 7 days immediately preceding the season. You must possess and carry your permit when scouting. We prohibit calling or possessing a call of any kind while scouting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only fish or frog from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We allow fishing or frogging in Oak Orchard Creek east of Route 63 and on other designated areas of the refuge year-round during the State season. 3. We only allow ice fishing on Ringneck Marsh from December 15 through the last day of February. 4. We allow frogging in areas open for public fishing. We prohibit guns or archery equipment to kill or capture frog. 5. We prohibit wading or the use of boats or other flotation devices, with the exception that you may use nonmotorized boats on Oak Orchard Creek east of Route 63. 6. We require that anglers remove boats, structures, or other equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge after the completion of the day's fishing activities. 7. We allow fishing and frogging from Schoolhouse Marsh dike and Center Marsh dike from July 15 to September 30. Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require daily refuge permits (you must possess and carry)/reservations. 2. We only allow hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the established refuge season set within the State western zone season. 3. We take telephone reservations from 8 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays for the next hunt day (except for opening day). 4. We take opening day reservations between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. on the day immediately before the season opener. 5. The reservation telephone number is 315–568–4136. 6. All telephone reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 7. Persons with a reservation may bring one companion. 8. Hunters reserve the parking area of their choice when making their reservations. 9. All hunters with reservations and their companions must check-in at the Route 89 Hunter Check Station at least 1 hour before legal shooting time or forfeit their reservation. 10. Forfeited reservations become available on a first-come, first-served basis to standby hunters at the Route 89 Hunter Check Station. 11. We require $10.00 per reservation fee. Hunters with either Golden Age or Access Passports receive a 50 percent discount. 12. We require motorless boats to hunt and limit hunters to one boat per reservation. 13. We select hunting sites in a free-roam system. 14. You may only possess approved nontoxic shells (see §32.2(k)) while in the field in quantities of 15 or less. 15. We prohibit shooting from the dike. 16. Hunting ends at 12 p.m. (noon), and all hunters must check out by 1 p.m. 17. We require successful completion of the New York State Waterfowl Identification Course, the Montezuma Nonresident Waterfowl Identification Course, or a suitable nonresident State Waterfowl Identification Course to hunt the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated portions of the refuge by archery, firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter), or muzzleloaders during established refuge seasons set within the general State white-tailed deer season. 2. We prohibit Sunday hunting. 3. Each hunter must possess, carry, and return at day's end a valid daily hunt permit card. 4. Daily hunt permits are available at the Route 89 Hunter Check Station on a first-come, first-served basis, issued by refuge personnel or available on a self-service basis. 5. We make available 150 firearms hunt permit cards each day on a first-come, first-served basis. 6. Hunters must fill out Part A of the daily hunt permit card at check-in and leave it with refuge personnel or deposit it in the Part A box at the Route 89 Hunter Check Station. 7. The hunter must carry Part B of the daily hunt permit card while hunting the refuge. 8. The hunter must complete Part B and deposit it in the Part B box at the Route 89 Hunter Check Station by the end of the hunt day. 9. Successful opening day archery hunters must bring their deer to the Route 89 Hunter Check Station. 10. Successful firearms hunters must bring their deer to the Route 89 Hunter Check Station on the days we staff it. 11. Firearms hunters must wear in a visible manner on the head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-blaze orange. 12. We only allow shotguns and muzzleloaders during the firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) season. We prohibit handguns. 13. Hunters must have all guns unloaded (see §27.42 of this chapter) between legal sunset and legal sunrise. 14. Hunters must disassemble, lock, or case all bows after legal sunset and before legal sunrise. 15. We prohibit advance scouting. 16. We prohibit boats and canoes on refuge pools. We prohibit hunting on the open water portions of the refuge pools. 17. We prohibit ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 18. Hunters may only use portable tree stands and must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge each day. 19. We prohibit screw-in tree steps (see §32.2(i)). 20. We allow firearms hunters to be on the refuge during the period that begins 1 hour before legal sunrise and ends 1 hour after legal sunset. 21. We allow archery hunters to be on the refuge during the period that begins 1 hour before legal sunrise (except for opening day) and ends 1 hour after legal sunset. 22. On opening day, we allow archery hunters on the refuge during the period that begins 2 hours before legal sunrise and ends 1 hour after legal sunset. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may only access the New York State Barge Canal System Waters at two sites on the refuge: The Seneca River Fishing Access Site and the May's Point Fishing Area. Anglers may either bank fish or boat fish in accordance with State regulations. Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in refuge-controlled waters of Oyster Bay. Anglers may also fish from designated areas on the refuge shoreline at Mill Pond during daylight hours. All fishing within the refuge is in accordance with state regulations. Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in refuge-controlled waters of Great South Bay from boats only. All fishing is in accordance with state regulations. Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in Huntington Bay from the refuge shoreline when the refuge is open to visitors. All fishing is in accordance with state regulations. Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of whitetail deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow archery and shotgun hunting of white-tailed deer within portions of the refuge on specific days between October 1 and January 31. 2. We require refuge permits. We limit the number of deer hunters allowed to hunt on the refuge. We will issue permits by random selection. 3. You must take the specified number of antlerless deer as noted in the refuge hunting regulations before taking an antlered deer. 4. You must possess and carry all applicable and valid hunting licenses, permits, stamps, and a photographic identification while hunting on the refuge. 5. You must possess proof of completion of the refuge-specific orientation program upon check-in at the designated refuge hunting location. 6. You must limit driving to designated access roads and park only in designated areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit use of motorized vehicles on the refuge to retrieve white-tailed deer. 7. You must display refuge parking permits face-up on the vehicle dashboard while hunting. 8. We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 hour before legal hunting hours. Hunters must leave the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. 9. We prohibit the use of dogs to hunt or pursue game. We prohibit driving deer by any means on the refuge. We prohibit the use of decoys to hunt deer on the refuge. 10. We prohibit carrying a loaded weapon and/or discharge of a firearm within the designated 500-foot (150m) “No Hunt Buffer”, vehicles, or parking areas (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 11. We prohibit shooting directly into or towards the 500-foot (150m) “No Hunt Buffer”. 12. We prohibit the killing or crippling of any deer without the hunter making reasonable effort to retrieve the deer and retain it in his/her actual custody. 13. Hunters assigned to Unit 5 must hunt from portable tree stands and must direct aim away from a public road and/or dwelling. 14. You must have only shotgun shells loaded with slugs during the firearms season. 15. You must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-orange clothing, visible on head, chest, and back during the firearms season. Camouflage orange does not qualify. 16. We prohibit construction or use of permanent structures while hunting. We prohibit driving a nail, spike, screw or other metal object into any tree or hunting from any tree on the refuge in which a nail, spike, screw or other object has been driven (see §32.2(i)). 17. You may use temporary or portable tree stands while hunting deer. You must remove all stands or any blinds by legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We require all tree stands to have the name and address of the owner clearly printed on the stand. 18. You must report all accidents and injuries to refuge personnel as soon as possible and by no later than your departure from the refuge. 19. Failure to comply with Federal, State, and/or refuge regulations will lead to dismissal from the refuge and elimination of participation in future hunts. 20. You must abide all rules and regulations listed on the hunting permit. 21. We prohibit the use of any bait, salt, or enticement (see §32.2(h)). 22. A nonhunting adult (see the refuge manager for details) with a valid State hunting license must accompany junior hunters. 23. We prohibit the marking of any tree, trail, or other refuge feature with flagging, paint, reflective material or any other substance. 24. You may scout hunting areas on the refuge only during designated times and days. We prohibit the use of dogs during scouting. 25. We prohibit the use of electronic calls during any hunting season. 26. We prohibit the trimming or cutting of branches larger than the diameter of a quarter (see §27.61 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Shore and boat fishing is permitted on that portion of the Carmans River between Sunrise and Montauk Highways. 2. Only boat fishing is permitted from Montauk Highway south to the mouth of the Carmans River. 3. Fishing is permitted only during daylight hours. 4. Spearfishing and taking of baitfish and frogs is not permitted. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6695, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62045, Dec. 4, 1995; 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30787, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56406, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54434, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54184, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened to hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting of Migratory Birds. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a valid refuge hunting permit. 2. We prohibit construction or use of a permanent blind. 3. We close the Farming Area to waterfowl hunting. 4. Each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. An adult may directly supervise (up to two) youth hunters (age 15 and under), who must have successfully completed a State-approved hunter safety course and possess and carry proof of certification. 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot in the field (see §32.2(k)). 6. We allow retrieving dogs in designated areas. We prohibit the use of dogs in the Gum Swamp Unit. 7. We open the refuge to daylight use only, except that we allow hunters to enter and remain in open hunting areas from 1 hour before legal shooting time until one hour after legal shooting time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4, A5, and A7 apply. 2. We only allow dog training during the corresponding hunt season. 3. We require a Special Use Permit to hunt raccoon or opossum from 4. We allow the use of dogs in designated areas as shown in the refuge Hunting Regulations and Permit Map brochure. 5. We allow retrieving, pointing, and flushing dogs in designated areas. We prohibit the use of dogs in the Gum Swamp Unit. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A4 (an adult may only supervise one youth hunter), A7 and B2 apply. 2. We close the Hyde county portion of the refuge to all hunting during State bear seasons. 3. We only allow pursuit/trailing dogs in designated areas as shown in the Refuge Hunting Regulations and Permit Map brochure. 4. Unarmed hunters may walk to retrieve stray dogs from closed areas and “no dog hunting” areas. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We only allow pole and line, rod and reel, or cast net. 3. We require a Special Use Permit for fishing or frogging between legal sunset and legal sunrise. 4. You must only take frog by use of frog gigs. Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of tundra swan, Canada and snow goose, brant, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting on 400 acres (160 ha) of marsh located along the southern border of West Bay and the eastern border of West Thorofare Bay between the John Day Ditch and the Thorofare Ditch. The hunt area extends 300 feet (90 m) from the shoreline into the marsh. 2. We allow portable blinds, but you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) each day. 3. Hunters/hunt parties must not hunt closer than 150 yards (135 m) apart. 4. You may use decoys but you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily upon completion of your hunting. 5. We only allow hunting during the State waterfowl seasons occurring in November, December, and January. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Currituck National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting of Migratory Birds. We allow hunting of swan, goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a North Carolina Waterfowl Hunt Permit or a Refuge Hunt Permit. You must carry a permit while hunting on the refuge. 2. You must hunt from assigned blind location. 3. We allow hunting on Wednesdays and Saturdays during the State waterfowl season. 4. We allow hunting from 5. We allow access 1 6. All hunters holding a North Carolina Waterfowl Hunt Permit must check-in at the Knotts Island Market by 5:15 a.m. on the morning of the hunt. We require no check-in for hunters holding Snow Goose Hunt Permits. 7. All guides must obtain and carry a refuge Special Use Permit to conduct guided hunts on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.66 Virginia for regulations. MacKay Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a Refuge Deer Hunting Permit that hunters must sign and carry while hunting on the refuge. 2. We allow the use of shotguns, muzzleloading rifles/shotguns, and bows. We prohibit the use of all other rifles and pistols. 3. We allow access to hunting areas from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. 4. We prohibit carrying a loaded firearm on or within 50 feet (15 m) of gravel roads. 5. We prohibit the marking of trees or vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter) with blazes, flagging, or other marking devices. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted only from sunrise to sunset from March 15 through October 15 with the exception that bank fishing is permitted in Corey's Ditch and the canal adjacent to the Knotts Island Causeway year-round. 2. All fishing lines must be attended. 3. Airboats are not permitted. Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the hunting of tundra swan, snow goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require refuge-issued permits that you must validate at the refuge headquarters, sign, possess, and carry while hunting. 2. Each hunt participant must pay a $12.50 daily user fee. 3. We restrict hunting to designated blinds assigned by refuge personnel. 4. Hunters may only shoot crippled waterfowl from outside the assigned blind. 5. There is a 30-shell limit per blind hunter per day. 6. You may use decoys, but you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily upon completion of your hunt. 7. All waterfowl hunters must check out at the assigned station prior to leaving the refuge. 8. Shooting hours are from 9. We allow the use of retrieving dogs, but dogs must be under voice command at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 10. You must unload guns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) during transport through the refuge. 11. We only allow the taking of Canada goose during the State September Canada goose season subject to the following conditions: i. We allow hunting Monday through Saturday during the State season, and we require refuge-issued permits that you must obtain at the refuge office, sign, possess, and carry while hunting. ii. We close the following areas to hunting of Canada goose: Impoundments MI–4, MI–5, and MI–6; in Rose Bay Canal, Outfall Canal, Lake Landing Canal and Waupoppin Canal; 150 feet (45 m) from the mouth of the canals where they enter Lake Mattamuskeet; and 150 yards (135 m) from State Route 94. iii. We allow portable blinds, but you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. 12. Each youth hunter (age 16 and under) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Youth hunters must have completed a State-certified hunter safety course and possess and carry the form or certificate. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The hunter must possess and carry a signed, refuge-issued permit while hunting. 2. We close to hunting areas along the Entrance Road, MI–4 impoundment, signed areas along State Route 94, areas around the refuge headquarters, and refuge residence area. 3. Hunters may take one antlered deer and one antlerless deer per day, or two antlerless deer per day. 4. Hunters may take deer with shotgun, bow and arrow, or muzzleloading rifle/shotgun. 5. We allow hunters on the refuge from 1 hour before legal shooting time until 1 hour after legal shooting time. 6. Hunters can use boats to access hunt areas, but we prohibit hunting from a boat. 7. You must check all deer taken at the check station near refuge headquarters. 8. We prohibit erecting portable blinds and tree stands prior to the hunt, and you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge each day. 9. Hunters must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of hunter-orange material above the waist that is visible from all directions. 10. An adult may only supervise one youth hunter. The youth hunter must be within sight and normal voice contact of the adult. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing for game and nongame fish and the catching of blue crabs on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We are open to sport fishing, bow fishing, and crabbing from March 1 through November 1 from i. State Route 94; ii. The north bridge and south of the north bridge at Lake Landing; iii. The Outfall Canal water control structure; iv. The Central Canal bridge on Wildlife Drive; and v. Along the west main and east main canal between Entrance Road metal bridge and Number One East Canal as posted. 2. We allow bank fishing and crabbing from the North Carolina Highway 94 causeway 24 hours per day, year-round. 3. We allow fishing boats and motors March 1 through November 1. We prohibit airboats, sailboats, Jet Skis, and windboards. 4. We prohibit bank fishing along the Entrance Road from State Route 94 to the Entrance Road metal bridge. 5. We prohibit herring dipping. 6. We allow crabbing subject to the following conditions: i. We only allow five handlines and hand-activated traps per person. Owners must be in attendance. ii. We prohibit crab pots. iii. You may only possess 12 crabs per person per day. Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a nighttime fishing permit for surf fishing between 2. We prohibit fishing and crabbing North Pond, South Pond, and New Field Pond Impoundments. Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove on designated dates and areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require all hunters to possess and carry a signed Refuge General Hunt Permit and government-issued picture ID while in the field. 2. Legal shooting hours are 12 p.m. (noon) until legal sunset. 3. Validly licensed adults, age 21 or older, holding applicable permits must accompany and supervise, remaining in sight and voice contact at all times, any youth hunters (under age 16). Each adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. Youth hunters must possess and carry evidence of successful completion of a State-approved hunter education course. 4. We prohibit possession of a loaded firearm within 100 feet (30 m) of any vehicle or road open to vehicle traffic. We define a loaded firearm as a firearm with ammunition in the magazine or chamber, or a percussion cap in place on a muzzleloader. 5. We prohibit the discharge of a weapon (see §27.42 of this chapter) on or across a road open to vehicle traffic. 6. We prohibit entering or crossing a “No Hunting Zone” or “Closed Area”. We prohibit the discharge of a weapon (see §27.42 of this chapter) within, into, or across a “No Hunting Zone” or “Closed Area”. We require consent from refuge personnel to enter a “No Hunting Zone” or “Closed Area” for the purpose of tracking and/or retrieving legally taken game animals. 7. We prohibit the discharge of a weapon (see §27.42(a) of this chapter) for a purpose other than to take or attempt to take legal game animals during established hunting seasons. 8. We prohibit waterfowl hunting. By virtue of and pursuant to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of July 3, 1918, we close the following area to the pursuing, hunting, taking, capturing, or killing of migratory birds or attempting to take, capture, or kill migratory birds: All the area consisting of the bed of the Pee Dee River, bank to bank, submerged or exposed including the water thereof, from the confluence of Pressley Creek and the Pee Dee River to approximately 5 miles (8 km) downstream to the confluence of Brown Creek and the Pee Dee River. Included also are the waters surrounding Buzzard Island and that part of the Pee Dee River on the northeast side of Leak Island beginning approximately 1/4 mile (.4 km) downstream from the head of Leak Island (at the head of a small unnamed island), and continuing downstream to the main channel of the Pee Dee River and containing, in all, a total of 220 acres (88 ha). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, rabbit, squirrel, raccoon, and opossum on designated dates and areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A3 through A7 apply. 2. We prohibit raccoon hunters from entering or remaining on the refuge from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset on established hunt dates. 3. We prohibit raccoon hunters from hunting on the night prior to the opening of a firearms deer hunt and on the nights during the deer hunt except the last night. 4. We require dogs on raccoon/opossum hunts. All dogs must wear a collar displaying the owner's name, address, and phone number. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated dates and areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A3 through A7 apply (for A3, adults may supervise no more than one youth hunter). 2. We require each person participating in a quota deer hunt to possess and carry a refuge Quota Deer Hunt Permit for the hunt in which he or she will be participating. Quota Deer Hunt Permits are nontransferable. 3. During deer hunts we prohibit hunters from entering the refuge earlier than 4 a.m., and they must leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. 4. We prohibit adults from possessing or discharging a firearm during the youth deer hunt. 5. During refuge firearms deer hunts, all participants must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of unbroken, fluorescent-orange material above the waist as an outer garment while hunting and while en route to and from hunting areas. 6. During State firearms deer seasons, all archery hunters must wear at a minimum a fluorescent-orange hat while hunting and while en route to and from hunting areas. 7. We prohibit man driving for deer. We define a “man drive” as an organized hunting technique involving two or more individuals where hunters attempt to drive game animals from cover or habitat for the purpose of shooting, killing, or moving such animals toward other hunters. 8. We prohibit placing a tree stand on the refuge more than 3 days prior to the opening day of the deer hunt in which you will be participating. You must remove the tree stands (see §27.93 of this chapter) by the last day of that hunt. 9. You must wear a safety belt or harness at all times when using any tree stand or climbing equipment. 10. You must check all deer killed on refuge quota deer hunts at the refuge check station on the date of kill prior to removing the animal from the refuge. 11. We prohibit the use of dogs for deer hunting. 12. We prohibit the use of plastic flagging. 13. We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-highway vehicles (OHVs) (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 14. During refuge firearms deer hunts, we prohibit all other public use on the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated dates and areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit boats utilizing gasoline-powered motors. 2. You must unload and load boats by hand on all waters except those having designated launch ramps. 3. We prohibit possession or use of trotlines, set hooks, gigs, jug lines, limblines, snagging devices, nets, seines, fish traps, or other special devices. 4. We prohibit taking or attempting to take frog and turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit swimming. Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, swan, dove, woodcock, rail, and snipe in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting on the Davenport and Deaver tracts (which include the area surrounding the Headquarters/Visitor Center and the Scuppernong River Interpretative Boardwalk), the Pungo Shop area, New Lake, refuge lands between Lake Phelps and Shore Drive, and that portion of the Pinner Tract east of SR 1105. 2. We allow you to retrieve game from closed areas listed above with consent from a refuge employee, but we prohibit possession of any type of weapon (see §27.42 of this chapter) in a closed area. 3. We require all hunters to possess and carry a signed, self-service refuge general hunting permit while hunting on the refuge. 4. We open the refuge for daylight-use only, except that we allow hunters to enter and remain in open hunting areas from 1 5. We only allow the use of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) on designated ATV trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) and only to transport hunters and their equipment to hunt and scout. We only allow ATV use on the ATV trails at the following times: i. When we open the ATV trail and surrounding area to hunting; ii. One week prior to the ATV trail and surrounding area opening to hunting; and iii. On Sundays, when we open the ATV trail and surrounding area for hunting the following Monday. 6. You must unload and case or dismantle all weapons (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) transported via a motorized vehicle or boat under power. 7. We only allow the use of biodegradable-type flagging. We prohibit affixing plastic flagging, dots, glow tacks, reflectors, or other materials to refuge vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). 8. We prohibit migratory game bird hunting on the Pungo Unit. 9. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while migratory game bird hunting west of Evans Road. 10. We only allow the use of portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of natural materials, but we prohibit the cutting any live vegetation on the refuge (see §27.51 of this chapter). You must remove portable blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 11. We allow the use of dogs to point and retrieve migratory game birds, but they must be under your immediate control at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 12. While hunting, we require youth hunters age 16 or younger to possess and carry proof that they successfully passed a State-approved hunter education course. Youth hunters may only hunt under the direct supervision of a licensed hunter over age 21. One licensed hunter over age 21 may supervise up to two migratory game bird youth hunters at a time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of quail, squirrel, raccoon, opossum, rabbit, beaver, nutria, and fox in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A7 apply. 2. We prohibit upland game hunting on the Pungo Unit. 3. We only allow the taking of beaver and nutria with firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) and only during those times when we open the area hunted to hunting of other game animals with firearms. 4. We prohibit the hunting of raccoon and opossum during, 5 days before, and 5 days after the State bear seasons. Outside of these periods, we allow the hunting of raccoon and opossum at night but only while possessing a special Refuge Nighttime Raccoon and Opossum Hunting Permit. 5. We only allow the use of shotguns and .22 caliber rim-fire rifles for hunting. We also allow disabled hunters to use crossbows while possessing the required State permit. 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting upland game west of Evans Road. 7. We allow the use of dogs for pointing and retrieving upland game and for chasing rabbit (but not fox). The dogs must be under your immediate control at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter), and we prohibit possession of buckshot or slugs while hunting with dogs. 8. You must wear 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of fluorescent-orange material above the waist that is visible from all sides when hunting upland game. 9. While hunting, we require that youth hunters under age 16 must possess and carry proof that they successfully passed a State-approved hunter education course. Youth hunters may only hunt under the direct supervision of a licensed hunter age 21 or older. A licensed hunter age 21 or older may directly supervise up to two upland game youth hunters at a time. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of deer, turkey, and boar in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A7 apply. 2. You may only hunt spring turkey if you possess and carry a valid refuge turkey hunting permit. The permits are valid only for the dates and areas shown on the permit. We require an application and a fee for these permits and hold a drawing, when necessary, to select the permittees. 3. We only allow the use of shotguns, muzzleloaders, and bow and arrow for deer and wild boar hunting. We allow disabled hunters to use crossbows but only while possessing the required State permit. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting turkeys west of Evans Road and on the Pungo unit. You may use slugs, buckshot, and muzzleloader ammunition containing lead for deer hunting in these areas. We prohibit boar hunting on the Pungo Unit (they are only known to occur in the Frying Pan area of the refuge). 5. We only allow deer hunting with shotguns and muzzleloaders on the Pungo Unit while possessing a special Pungo Deer Gun-Hunt Permit issued by the refuge. These permits are valid only for the designated 2-day period shown on the permit. We set the dates of these special 2-day hunts following the publication of the State deer seasons. We require an application and a fee for these permits and hold a drawing, when necessary, to select the permittees. 6. During the special Pungo Deer Gun-Hunts, we only allow permitted hunters on the Pungo Unit. We only allow permitted hunters on the Pungo Unit from 1 hour before legal shooting time until 1 hour after legal shooting time. You must take any deer harvested during a Pungo Deer Gun-Hunt to the deer check station located at the Pungo Shop for harvest reporting and data collection. 7. We allow deer hunting with bow and arrow on the Pungo Unit during all State deer seasons prior to December 1; however, we prohibit hunting on the Pungo Unit on the designated Pungo Deer Gun-Hunts referred to above without a valid Pungo Deer Gun-Hunt Permit. 8. You must wear 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of fluorescent-orange material above the waist that is visible from all sides while hunting deer and wild boar in any area open to hunting these species with firearms. 9. We only allow the use of portable tree stands and require that you remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day, except that hunters with a valid Pungo Deer Gun-Hunt Permit may install a stand on the Pungo Unit the day before the start of their hunt and leave it until the end of the 2nd day of their 2-day hunt. You must tag stands left overnight on the refuge with the hunter's name, address, and telephone number. 10. While hunting, we require youth hunters (under age 16) to possess and carry proof that they successfully passed a State-approved hunter education course. Youth hunters may only hunt under the direct supervision of a licensed hunter age 21 and older. A licensed hunter age 21 and older may only supervise one big game youth hunter at a time. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions. 1. We only allow fishing in Pungo Lake and New Lake from March 1 through October 31, except that we close Pungo Lake and the entire Pungo Unit to fishing during the special 2-day Pungo Deer Gun Hunts in late September and October. 2. We only allow fishing from the bank in the Pungo Unit; we prohibit use of boats in this area. We prohibit leaving a boat anywhere on the refuge overnight. 3. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of ducks and coots on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a State-issued refuge permit. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a State-issued refuge permit. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 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 a State-issued refuge permit. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow the hunting of tundra swan, snow goose, brant, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting on refuge marshlands that include Great Island, Marsh Island, and all of the refuge marshlands adjacent to Juniper Bay eastward to West Bluff Bay. 2. We prohibit hunting within the 27,000 acre (10,800 ha) Presidential Proclamation Area as posted. 3. We allow portable blinds. You must remove blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) each day. 4. We prohibit hunters/hunt parties from hunting closer than 150 yards (135 m) apart. 5. You may use decoys, but you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily upon completion of your hunt. 6. We allow hunting during the State waterfowl season occurring in November, December, and January. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6695, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62045, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46397, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30787, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56406, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46360, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58948, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54436, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54185, Sept. 13, 2005; 70 FR 56377, Sept. 27, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, partridge, cottontail rabbit, and fox on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting on the day following the close of the State firearm deer season through the end of the regular upland bird season. 2. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit and fox on the day following the close of the State firearm deer season through March 31. 3. We allow access by foot travel only. 4. We prohibit open fires (see §27.95(a) of this chapter) and camping on the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit entering the refuge before legal shooting hours on the opening day of firearms deer season. Thereafter, you may enter, but not shoot, prior to legal hours. We require all hunters to be off the refuge 1 2. We allow deer hunting on the refuge during the State Youth Deer Season except in designated closed areas around refuge headquarters, the wildlife observation area, and the auto tour route. Consult the refuge hunting map for open and closed hunting areas during the State Youth Deer Season. 3. Firearm deer hunters may not enter the refuge after harvesting a deer unless unarmed (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) and wearing blaze orange. 4. We allow access by foot travel only. You may use a vehicle on designated refuge roads and trails to retrieve deer during the following times only: 9:30 to 10 a.m.; 1:30 to 2 p.m.; and 5. We allow only temporary tree stands and blinds. You must remove all tree stands and blinds at the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 6. Condition B4 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow boats, up to a maximum of 25 hp, on Arrowwood Lake and Jim Lake from May 1 to September 30 of each fishing year. 2. We allow bank fishing along major road rights-of-way during the entire State fishing season. 3. We allow bank fishing on interior portions of the refuge from May 1 through September 30 of each fishing year. We only allow walk-in access, except for designated areas. 4. We allow fishing in the bypass channel during the regular State fishing season. We allow walk-in access along maintenance trails from June 1 through September 30 of each fishing year. 5. We allow bow fishing for rough fish along road rights-of-way in accordance with State regulations from May 1 through September 30 of each fishing year. We prohibit the use of crossbows. 6. We allow ice fishing on Arrowwood Lake, Jim Lake, and the south 7. We prohibit snowmobiles and ATVs on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 8. We prohibit water activities not related to fishing (sailing, skiing, tubing, etc.) 9. We prohibit open fires (see §27.95(a) of this chapter) and camping on the refuge. Arrowwood Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Audubon National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, gray partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We annually open to upland bird hunting on the day following the close of the regular deer gun season. The hunting seasons continue until the State season closes. The refuge has designated open and closed areas for hunting. 2. We prohibit driving vehicles on refuge roads while hunting or to access hunting areas. Hunters must park at the refuge boundary and walk in. 3. Hunters may retrieve game up to 100 yards (90 m) inside the refuge boundary fence and closed areas of the refuge. Retrieval time must not exceed 10 minutes, and hunters may use dogs. We prohibit firearms while retrieving game. 4. We prohibit hunting on all refuge islands. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge gun, muzzleloader, and bow deer hunting seasons open and close according to State regulations. The refuge has designated opened and closed areas for deer hunting. 2. We close the refuge to the State special youth deer hunting season. 3. We prohibit driving vehicles on refuge roads while hunting or to access hunting areas. All hunters must park at the refuge boundary and walk in. Hunters may use designated refuge roads to retrieve downed deer. 4. Hunters must only use portable tree stands that they install and remove (see §27.93 of this chapter) each day. We prohibit permanent tree stands. 5. We prohibit hunting on all refuge islands. D. Sport Fishing. We allow ice fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge ice fishing season opens when ice is present and closes on March 31. 2. We restrict vehicle use to refuge roads and designated ice access points (see §27.31 of this chapter). Audubon Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer hunting on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit deer hunting until the start of the State deer gun season. 2. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. 3. Hunters may only enter the refuge on foot. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Chase Lake Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Crosby Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt ringnecked pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, gray partridge, turkey, cottontail rabbit, jackrabbits, snowshoe hares and fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 2. You may use falconry for upland game hunting. 3. Upland game bird and rabbit season opens annually on the day following the close of the regular firearm deer season through the end of the State season. 4. The upland game bird and rabbit falconry season opens annually on the day following the close of the regular firearm deer season through March 31. 5. Fox hunting opens annually on the day following the close of the regular firearm deer season through March 31. 6. Turkey hunting is subject to all State regulations, license requirements, units, and dates. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: 1. Archers may hunt throughout the entire State archery season. 2. Deer hunting with rifle and muzzleloader is subject to all State regulations and license units. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Devils Lake Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting on Lambs Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Nelson County; Pleasant Lake Waterfowl Production Area in Benson County; and Hart, Nelson, Little Goose, and Vold Waterfowl Production Areas in Grand Forks County. 2. We prohibit hunting on portions of Kellys Slough Waterfowl Production Area in Grand Forks County, as posted. 3. You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. 2. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: Conditions A1, A2, and B2 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit fishing on Hart, Nelson, Vold, and Kellys Slough Waterfowl Production Areas in Grand Forks County. 2. You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting Migratory Game Birds. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on nine designated Public Hunting Areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2. We allow waterfowl retrieval without a firearm within 100 yards (90 m) of the interior boundary of Public Hunting Areas and within 100 yards (90 m) of the exterior refuge boundary. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of grouse, partridge, turkey, pheasant, and fox on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2. We allow hunting for sharp-tailed grouse, partridge, and pheasant on nine designated Public Hunting Areas. 3. We allow hunting for sharp-tailed grouse, partridge, ruffed grouse, and turkey south of the Upham-Willow City Road. 4. We open to hunting annually for sharp-tailed grouse, partridge, and pheasant on the remainder of the refuge, except the closed area around the refuge headquarters, on the day following the close of the firearm deer season and close as per the State seasons. 5. Fox hunting opens annually on the day following the close of the firearm deer season and closes March 31. We allow hunting from C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2. We open the entire refuge, except the closed area around the refuge headquarters, for hunting during the State's youth, muzzleloader, and archery seasons. 3. We open nine Public Hunting Areas on the refuge for deer hunting during the regular firearms season without a refuge permit. 4. You must possess and carry a refuge permit to hunt on the refuge outside the nine Public Hunting Areas during the regular firearms season. 5. Hunters must remove blinds and stands (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on 14 designated areas (listed below) of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge daily from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. 2. We open all refuge waters to ice fishing between December 15 and the end of the State fishing season. 3. We only allow boat fishing in designated areas. 4. We close to boat fishing the last Friday of September. 5. We only allow nonmotorized boats or boats with electric motors. 6. We allow fishing at the following locations: i. Nelson Bridge, from both banks downstream (northwest) ii. Souris River—Scenic Canoe Route, from both banks and boats, 100 feet upstream (30 m) (east) from Johnson Bridge and downstream (northwest) 13 miles (20.8 km) to the end of the Canoe Route at Dam 1, including Sandhills Slough; iii. Dam 1, on the north bank downstream (west) 100 yards (90 m). We prohibit entry to or fishing from the dam; iv. Dam 2, from both banks 50 feet (15 m) downstream from the water control structure; v. Dam 320, from the bank starting 300 feet (90 m) east of the dam for vi. Old Freeman Bridge, from both banks or boat, downstream (west) 1 vii. Cutbank Culvert on Highway 14, from the highway right-of-way 50 feet (15 m) either side of the culvert; viii. Highway 14 Bridge, from both banks ix. Russell-Kramer Road, from both banks or boat, upstream (south) 200 feet (60 km) from the bridge and downstream (north) from the bridge to the Soo Line railroad bridge; x. Newburg Road, from the road right-of-way 100 feet (30 km) on either side of the bridge; xi. Scheflo Bridge, from the road right-of way on either side of the bridge and upstream (south) on the east bank to the downstream (north) side of the water control structure; xii. Highway 5, from the highway right-of way 100 feet (30 km) on either side of the bridge; xiii. Westhope-Landa Road, from the road right-of-way 150 feet (45 km) on either side of the bridge, or from a boat downstream (north) 2 miles (3.2 km) from the road; and xiv. Below Dam 357, from both banks or boat on all waters downstream (north) of the dam to the Canadian border. J. Clark Salyer Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Kulm Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Lake Alice National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions; 1. Refer to the refuge hunting map for designated hunting areas and information on hunting in specific zones. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized (gas and electric) boats. 3. We prohibit shooting from, on, or across any refuge road. 4. You must remove all boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the refuge for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit pit blinds. 6. We prohibit retrieval of waterfowl in the Archery Only or Deer and Late Season Pheasant areas; refer to refuge hunting map for information on hunting in specific zones. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, gray partridge, cottontail rabbit, jackrabbit, snowshoe hare, and fox on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: Refer to the refuge hunting map for designated hunting areas and restrictions. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer and fox hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition A1 applies. 2. We allow archery hunting on designated areas of the refuge only; refer to the refuge hunting map for information on hunting in specific zones. 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. 4. We prohibit trapping, baiting, and spotlighting. 5. We prohibit permanent tree stands. We allow portable tree stands that hunters must remove from the refuge by the end of each day (see §27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit the use of screw-in tree steps or similar objects that may damage trees (see §32.2(i)). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge all year for fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. The refuge has designated open and closed areas for fishing. 2. We open the refuge to boating from May 1 through September 30. 3. We open the refuge to ice fishing from October 1 through March 31. 4. We restrict vehicle use to refuge roads, designated boat ramps, and ice access points (see §27.31 of this chapter). 5. We prohibit fishing and public use on refuge islands and concrete dam spillways. Lake Nettie National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open portions of the refuge to gun, muzzleloader, bow, and the special youth deer hunting seasons according to State regulations. The refuge has designated open and closed areas for deer hunting. 2. We close all refuge roads to vehicle use for hunting and retrieval of deer. Hunters must park vehicles at the refuge boundary and walk in. 3. Hunters may walk in to retrieve deer in areas marked with no hunting zone signs. We prohibit firearms while retrieving deer from these areas. 4. Hunters must only use portable tree stands that they install and remove (see §27.93 of this chapter) each day. We prohibit permanent tree stands. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Lake Zahl National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasants, sharp-tailed grouse, and gray partridge on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 2. The upland game bird season opens annually on the day following the close of the regular firearm deer season through the end of the State season. 3. Hunters may enter the refuge on foot only. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow archery hunting through the day before the opening of the State waterfowl season and allow it following the deer gun season. 2. We allow deer gun hunting concurrent with the State deer gun season. 3. Hunters may enter the refuge on foot only. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Long Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and grey partridge on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 2. The upland game bird season opens annually on the day following the close of the firearm deer season and runs through the close of the State season. 3. We close to upland game hunting those areas marked with yellow closed to hunting signs. 4. We prohibit hunters and dogs from entering closed areas to retrieve game. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must only enter the refuge on foot. 2. We allow archery hunting. We restrict open archery areas to those areas of the refuge open to firearms during the firearm season. 3. We close to deer hunting during the firearm deer season those areas marked with yellow closed to hunting signs. We also close this area to muzzleloader hunters during muzzleloader season. 4. We prohibit hunters entering closed areas to retrieve game. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We restrict bank fishing to public use areas on Unit 1 and Long Lake Creek. 2. We restrict boat fishing to Long Lake Creek. 3. We restrict boats to 25 hp maximum. 4. We restrict boats to the period from May 1 through September 30. 5. We restrict ice fishing to Unit 1 and Long Lake Creek. 6. We prohibit motorized vehicles on ice (see §27.31 of this chapter). 7. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 8. Anglers must park vehicles in designated parking areas. Long Lake Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting f Migratory Game Birds. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of partridge and sharp-tailed grouse is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting is not permitted on the portion of the refuge south of Highway 50 during the State deer gun season. 2. Hunting is permitted on the portion of the refuge north of Highway 50 only after the close of the State deer gun season. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer only is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Refuge and State permits are required for the first one and one half days of the State gun season. 2. Only persons with valid permits are permitted on the refuge during the first one and one half days of the season. 3. Archery hunting is permitted through the day before the opening of the State waterfowl season, and it is permitted following the deer gun season. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Lostwood Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Permits are required. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Slade National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: Hunters must only enter the refuge on foot. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Stewart Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow ice or shore fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We restrict vehicle use to the refuge road (see §27.31 of this chapter). Tewaukon National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow ring-necked pheasant hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The season opens on the first Monday following the close of the State deer gun season and continues through the close of the State pheasant season. 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer bow hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The season closes September 30 and reopens the Friday following the close of the State gun deer season and continues through the end of the State archery deer season. 2. We allow deer gun hunting by refuge permit holders on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. 3. We allow youth deer hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated waters (Tewaukon and Sprague Lakes only) in accordance with State regulations. Tewaukon Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas and Wildlife Development Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting of Migratory Birds. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and pheasant on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may use dogs to hunt. 2. We require hunters, and nonhunters accompanying hunters, to wear the State-required, legal-orange clothing when hunting game birds during the deer gun season. 3. We open for hunting on Unit I during the North Dakota State hunting seasons. Unit I includes all refuge land north of the township road that runs east of Tolley, across Dam 41 (Carter Dam), and east to State Route 28. 4. We open for hunting on Unit II during the State hunting seasons, except we close from the first day of the regular State waterfowl season through the last day of State deer rifle season. Unit II includes refuge land between Lake Darling Dam and the township road that runs east of Tolley. 5. We close land south of Lake Darling Dam to all upland game bird hunting. 6. We prohibit hunting on the area surrounding the refuge headquarters buildings and residences. We post these areas with “Closed to Hunting” signs. 7. We prohibit remaining on the refuge between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. 8. We prohibit weapons (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) in boats, canoes, float tubes, or any other floatable object. 9. We prohibit the use of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or similar vehicles on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 10. We prohibit the use of horses during all hunting seasons. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery, gun, and muzzleloader hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B7 through B10 apply. 2. You must possess and carry a State deer bow permit to hunt deer on the refuge during the State deer bow season. 3. You must possess and carry a special State-issued refuge permit for State deer gun hunting in Unit IIIA2 to hunt deer on the refuge during the State deer gun season. 4. You must possess and carry a State muzzleloader deer permit to hunt deer on the refuge during the State muzzleloader season. 5. We only allow preseason scouting in open public use areas and areas marked “foot traffic only.” 6. We require hunters to walk in to hunt. 7. You must remove your harvested deer only by carrying, dragging, or using a hand-pulled cart or sled. 8. You may use portable tree stands but must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily from the refuge. 9. We prohibit the use of flagging, paint, blazes, tacks, or other types of markers. 10. You may only use strap-on steps or removable climbing ladders if needed to access portable tree stands (see §32.2(i)). 11. You may hunt all of the refuge with the exception of the following areas: the area surrounding the refuge headquarters buildings, Office/Visitor Center, residences, fenced equipment yard, and gun range. We post these areas with “No Trespassing” or “Closed to Hunting” signs. 12. We prohibit entry to the refuge before 12 p.m. (noon) on the first day of the bow, gun, or muzzleloader deer hunting seasons. However, bow hunters may hunt on the refuge any time the State bow season is open. 13. Youth deer hunters (14 years of age) may hunt on the refuge if they register at the refuge office prior to hunting during the State Youth Deer Season. An adult or guardian age 18 or older must accompany youth hunters. 14. You may not return to the refuge with a weapon after you have filled your deer tag; however, you may carry a shotgun while hunting upland game birds in open hunting units. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B7 and B9 apply. 2. We allow use of fishing boats, canoes, and float tubes in designated boat fishing areas (see below) on Lake Darling for fishing from May 1 through September 30. 3. You may bank fish in designated areas (see below) whenever there is open water. 4. We prohibit the use of bow, spear, or underwater spearing equipment to take fish. 5. We prohibit fishing or access to fishing areas along the Prairie-Marsh Scenic Drive. 6. We prohibit swimming, sailing, water skiing, pleasure boating, and overnight camping. 7. You may ice fish on all ice-covered waters of the Souris River and Lake Darling; however, we designate access sites where you can walk or drive onto the ice (see below). 8. We allow you to drive licensed cars and pickups on the ice from Lake Darling Dam north to Carter Dam (Dam 41) for ice fishing. 9. We allow walk-in access at designated sites (see below) on the Souris River north of Carter Dam (Dam 41) and south of Lake Darling Dam for ice fishing. We prohibit vehicles to drive onto the ice in these areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). 10. We allow you to place fish houses on the ice of Lake Darling. 11. We prohibit use of campers or other structures not made of floatable materials as fish houses. We require that all fish houses must be able to float above the water surface until they are removed from the water. We require that anglers remove fish houses or parts thereof from the refuge ice, water, and land by no later than 10 p.m. March 15. We prohibit ice houses or parts thereof to be cut off and left or burned on the refuge. 12. We allow anglers to place portable fish houses on the Souris River north of Carter Dam (Dam 41) and south of Lake Darling Dam for ice fishing, and you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily from the refuge. 13. We designate the following fishing sites and lake and river access sites: i. BAKER BRIDGE—We allow bank fishing on a loop of the Souris River located on the north side of County Road 8. The open area begins at the bridge and goes west to a point where the river meets the refuge boundary fence. You may walk onto the ice from this area for ice fishing. ii. SILVER BRIDGE—We allow bank fishing from the road right-of-way around the bridge abutments. You may walk onto the ice from this area for ice fishing. iii. OUTLET FISHING AREA —Bank fishing begins iv. LANDINGS 1, 2, and 3 on LAKE DARLING—We open the lake to boat fishing from Lake Darling Dam north 3 miles (4.8 km) to the buoy line. We allow you to launch boats at Landings 1, 2, and 3 boat ramps. We only allow driving access onto the ice at Landings 1, 2, and 3 boat ramps for ice fishing. You may bank fish along the west shore from Lake Darling Dam north approximately 1 v. SPILLWAY FISHING AREA on LAKE DARLING—We prohibit entry to this area if signs “Area Beyond This Sign Closed” are present. If the area is open, you may walk onto the ice for ice fishing. We prohibit driving vehicles onto the ice from this area (see §27.31 of this chapter). vi. GRANO CROSSING on LAKE DARLING “ You may bank fish from the road right-of-way on both sides of the crossing and within the boundaries of the Grano Boat Ramp. You may fish from boats on the lake north from Grano Crossing to Greene Crossing. We allow launching of boats at the Grano Boat Ramp. We prohibit operating a boat above idle speed in the boat ramp bay area. You may walk onto the ice from Grano Crossing and the Grano Boat Ramp for ice fishing. We allow driving access onto the ice at two vehicle road approaches located on the west end of the Grano Crossing (see §27.31 of this chapter). vii. GREENE CROSSING on LAKE DARLING—You may bank fish from the road right-of-way on both sides of the crossing and the Greene Boat Ramp area. You may fish from boats on the lake south from Greene Crossing to Grano Crossing. We allow launching of boats at the Greene Boat Ramp. You may walk onto the ice from these areas for ice fishing. We allow driving access onto the ice at two vehicle road approaches located on the west end of the Greene Crossing and at the Greene Boat Ramp (see §27.31 of this chapter). viii. CARTER DAM (DAM 41)—You may bank fish on both sides of the road near the water control structure (east end of the dam) and culvert (west end of the spillway). You may walk onto the ice for ice fishing. ix. HIGHWAY 5—You may bank fish on the north side of the road from the bridge west to a point where the road meets the river. You may walk onto the ice for ice fishing on the north and south sides of the highway where the ice meets the highway right-of-way. x. SOURIS RIVER NORTH OF MOUSE RIVER PARK TO THE NORTH END OF THE REFUGE—We allow boat fishing and canoeing. There is a boat launching ramp at the Park. You may walk onto the ice from Mouse River Park for ice fishing. xi. SWENSON BRIDGE—You may bank fish from the road right-of-way. You may walk onto the ice from this area for ice fishing. Valley City Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6686, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55187, 55191, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62045, Dec. 4, 1995; 63 FR 46919, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30788, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56407, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46360, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54440, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54185, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened to hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. You may fish only during daylight hours during designated dates. 2. We do not allow boats or flotation devices. Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose and duck on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. All hunters must check-in and out at the hunter check station. 2. We require that hunting stop at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. 3. We require that hunters hunt within 75 yards (67.5 m) of the assigned blind. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) while in the field in quantities of 25 or less. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. 2. We require that hunters check out at the refuge check station no later than 6 p.m. 3. Hunters must check all deer harvested at the refuge check station. 4. We require that hunters wear a hat and outer jacket/vest that is blaze orange. 5. We require that hunters remain within their assigned unit. 6. We prohibit possession of more than one hunting weapon while in the field. 7. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds or tree stands. 8. We require that hunters obtain permission from refuge officials before tracking a wounded deer out of their assigned hunting unit. 9. We prohibit shooting from any road. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset during designated dates. 2. We prohibit boats or flotation devices. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 60 FR 61492, Nov. 30, 1995; 65 FR 30789, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56407, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54444, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit. We require no fee. 2. We prohibit taking of goose during the duck hunt. 3. Species and bag limits are in accordance with State regulations. 4. We allow duck hunting on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, from 5. You may only use portable blinds. You must remove blinds, decoys, and all personal equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. 6. We prohibit off-road vehicle use (see §27.31 of this chapter). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, turkey, and raccoon in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit. We require no fee. 2. We only allow shotguns and .22 caliber rimfire rifles for rabbit and squirrel. We only allow special archery hunts by refuge Special Use Permit. 3. Raccoon hunting only: Hunt hours are legal sunset to legal sunrise only. State firearm restrictions apply. 4. We publish opening and closing dates in the Refuge Hunt Brochure. 5. We allow dogs for hunting squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon, but you must remove the dogs from the refuge at the end of the hunt (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 6. We offer refuge-controlled turkey hunts. You may call the refuge office or the State for information concerning these hunts. 7. Turkey hunters must check-in and out at a refuge check station. Refuge staff provide a hunter briefing as part of the check-in. 8. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds during turkey hunts. 9. We prohibit off-road vehicle use (see §27.31 of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. 2. We offer refuge-controlled deer hunts (archery, primitive, youth primitive). For information concerning these hunts, contact the refuge office or the State. 3. We will offer a limited archery season deer hunt following the controlled deer hunt. Contact the refuge office for more information. 4. You may hunt feral hog during any established refuge hunting season. Refuge permits and legal weapons apply for the current hunting season. 5. We prohibit scouting when we are conducting controlled deer hunts. 6. You may use tree stands, but you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) immediately following the end of the hunt season. 7. We prohibit off-road vehicle use (see §27.31 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. A fishing brochure with a map is available from the refuge office. We identify parking areas and open and closed areas on the map. 2. We prohibit the possession of firearms. 3. We allow year-round fishing on the Deep Fork River. We allow fishing from March 1 through October 31 on sloughs, farm ponds, and impoundments not connected to the river. 4. Game fish species and creel/possession limits are in accordance with State regulations. 5. We allow bowfishing on the refuge from legal sunrise to legal sunset from May 15 through September 30. 6. We prohibit snagging and netting. 7. We only allow trotlines, juglines, limblines, and yo-yos in the Deep Fork River and prohibit them in any other areas on the refuge. Anglers must mark lines and attend and remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) in accordance with State regulations. 8. We allow noodling in accordance with State fishing regulations. 9. We prohibit the taking of turtle and mussel (see §27.21 of this chapter). Little River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit off-road vehicle use (see §27.31 of this chapter). 2. We prohibit building and use of permanent blinds. You may only use portable blinds. You must remove blinds, decoys, and all personal equipment from the refuge daily (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 3. You may hunt from 4. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit while hunting. 5. You may only hunt duck during designated refuge seasons. 6. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, turkey, beaver, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Turkey hunters using firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) must pay fees and obtain a controlled hunt permit through the State. 2. Conditions A1 and A4 apply. 3. You may only hunt upland game during designated refuge seasons. 4. Shotgun hunters may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 5. You may hunt beaver during any established refuge hunting season. Refuge permits and legal weapons apply for the current hunting season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Deer hunters using firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) must pay fees and obtain a controlled hunt permit through the State. 2. Condition A1 applies. 3. You may hunt feral hog during any established refuge hunting season. Refuge permits and legal weapons apply for the current hunting season. 4. Deer archery hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge permit while hunting. 5. You may only hunt big game during designated refuge seasons. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. Condition A1 applies. Optima National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of mourning doves is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt pheasants, bobwhite and scaled quail, cottontail rabbit and jackrabbit on the refuge in accordance with State hunting regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Only shotguns are permitted. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt white-tailed deer, mule deer and turkey on the refuge in accordance with State hunting regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Archery and shotguns are permitted during spring turkey season. 2. Only archery hunting is permitted during fall seasons. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 2. We require hunters to check-in and out of the refuge. 3. Hunting begins 4. We prohibit hunting during the regular State rifle deer season on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and pheasant on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A4 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Permits and payment of a fee are required. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close designated areas of the Great Salt Plains Reservoir. 2. We allow fishing from April 1 through October 15. 3. We prohibit trotlines within 500 feet (150 m) of the shoreline of the Jet Recreation Area. 4. Posts used to secure or anchor trotlines must reach a minimum of 2 feet (30 cm) above the water surface, and you must mark them to make them clearly visible to boaters. 5. We prohibit the taking of any type of bait from refuge lands or waters. 6. We only allow fishing on Bonham Pond: By youths age 14 and under or by any person with a disability, only from legal sunrise to legal sunset, and with a limit of one pole per person. Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, dove, coot, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a free annual refuge permit for all hunting. The hunter must possess and carry the signed permit while hunting. 2. We only open the refuge to hunting on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. Hunters may only enter the open portion of Sally Jones Lake by boat after 5 a.m. and must leave by 1 hour after legal sunset. We generally designate open hunting areas as: Area A—Sandtown Bottom, Area B—Webber Bottom, and Area C—Girty Bottom. We prohibit hunting or shooting within 50 feet (15 meters) of designated roads or parking areas. All hunters must park in designated parking areas. 3. Season lengths and bag limits will be in accordance with State regulations with the exception that all hunting, except for the conservation light goose season, will close on January 31 of each year. If a conservation light goose season is in effect, it will follow State regulations with the exception of special refuge regulations and hunting days. 4. We only allow legal shotguns. You must unload and case shotguns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while transporting them in a vehicle or boat. 5. We prohibit construction of pit blinds or permanent blinds. You must reduce blinds to a natural appearance or remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the day. You must remove all empty shells, litter, decoys, boats, or other personal property (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) at the end of the day. We prohibit camping in boats or otherwise spending the night on any area of the refuge. 6. We allow boats, and you must operate them under applicable State laws and comply with all licensing and marking regulations from their State of origin. 7. We allow the use of dogs for hunting, but the dogs must remain under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit entry by hunters or dogs to closed areas to retrieve or rally game. 8. We prohibit guiding or outfitting for commercial purposes. 9. We restrict the use of airboats within the refuge boundary to the navigation channel and the designated hunting areas from September 1 to March 1. 10. We prohibit hunters entering the Sandtown Bottom Unit prior to 5 a.m. during hunting season. Hunters must leave the Sandtown Bottom Unit by 1 hour after legal sunset during hunting season. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, quail, and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A7, A8, and A9 apply. 2. We only open the refuge to hunting on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. We generally designate open areas as: Area A—Sandtown Bottom, Area B—Webber Bottom, and Area C—Girty Bottom. We prohibit hunting or shooting within 50 feet (15 meters) of designated roads or parking areas. All hunters must park in designated parking areas. 3. Season lengths and bag limits will be in accordance with State regulations with the exception that all upland game hunting will close on January 31 of each year. 4. We only allow legal shotguns and approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)). You must plug shotguns so they are incapable of holding more than three shells. You must unload and case shotguns (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) while transporting them by vehicle or boat. 5. We require upland game hunters to follow State blaze-orange regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a refuge-controlled hunt permit, and comply with the designated refuge season, hunting methods, and location guidelines for that year. 2. Hunters must apply to the State-controlled deer hunt drawing administered by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for selection. We require those hunters to attend a prehunt briefing, and they must follow all applicable State regulations. 3. We require payment of State and Federal special deer hunting fees. 4. Condition A9 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing and frogging will follow State seasons, limits, and regulations with the exception that from September 1 to March 31 we prohibit fishing or frogging in the closed zone south of refuge headquarters, as designated by buoys and signs. We close the Horton Slough area south of the refuge headquarters to fishing and entry east to the confluence of Little Vian Creek. 2. We prohibit boating on the closed portion of Sally Jones Lake from September 1 to March 31. 3. You must remove trotlines (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the closed zone before September 1. 4. Conditions A6 (boats used for fishing), A8, and A9 apply. 5. We prohibit the possession of any firearms or bows with arrows while frogging. Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of mourning doves and waterfowl is permitted on the Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. The Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit is open during seasons, dates and times as posted by signs and/or indicated on refuge leaflets, special regulations, permits and maps. 2. Hunters are required to check in and out of the unit at designated areas. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 4. Dove hunting is permitted from September 1 through September 30th only. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt quail, squirrel, turkey and rabbits on the Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Upland game hunting is not permitted during deer archery and dark goose seasons. 2. We allow only bows and arrows and shotguns using approved nontoxic shot. 3. Hunters are required to check in and out of the unit at designated areas. 4. Turkey hunters may only hunt during the statewide spring shotgun season and during the fall archery season. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Deer hunting on the Wildlife Management Unit is permitted only during the statewide deer archery season. 2. Refuge bonus deer gun hunts are by special permit only. 3. Hunters are required to check in and out of the unit at designated areas. 4. We prohibit baiting on the refuge and the Wildlife Management Unit. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing with hook and line is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions and exceptions: 1. Anglers may bank and wade fish with pole and line or rod and reel year-round in areas open for public fishing access. 2. Anglers may use boats from March 1 through September 30 in designated refuge waters and Wildlife Management Unit. 3. Anglers may use trotlines and other set tackle only in the Cumberland Pool and between the natural banks of the Washita River. Anglers must attach set tackle, used in Cumberland Pool, only to anchored floats. 4. Anglers may not use limblines, throwlines, juglines, and yo-yo's. 5. Anglers may not use any containers (jugs, bottles) as floats. 6. Anglers must remove fishing tackle at the end of the boating season. 7. Anglers may no-wake boat fish during the boating season with line and pole or rod and reel in: (a) open areas south and west of the Cumberland Pool shallow water buoy line; (b) lakes south and west of the Washita River; and (c) the Wildlife Management Unit. 8. Anglers may night fish from boat (during boating season) in the Cumberland Pool, except not in the no-wake area south and west of the buoy line. Anglers may night fish at the headquarters area, including Sandy Creek Bridge, Murray 23, Nida Point, and the Wildlife Management Unit. 9. You may only take bait for personal use while fishing in the refuge in accordance with Oklahoma State law. We do not allow removal of bait from the refuge for commercial sales. You cannot release bait back into the water. 10. Anglers may bow fish only in the Wildlife Management Unit. 11. Anglers may not take fish by the use of hands (noodling) in any refuge waters. 12. Anglers may not take frogs, turtles, or mussels. Washita National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and sandhill crane on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require permits and payment of a fee to hunt goose and sandhill crane. 2. Goose and sandhill crane hunters must hunt from designated pit blinds. 3. We allow youth hunters, ages 12 to 16, to hunt duck in a controlled youth hunt in conjunction with a waterfowl seminar. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt quail and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State hunting regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow shotguns. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting during the special refuge season in accordance with the refuge hunt information sheet. 2. You must obtain a refuge hunt permit and pay a fee (fee waived for Youth Hunt participants). 3. You must check in and out of hunt areas daily at the refuge office or check station. 4. You must take bagged deer and/or hog to the refuge check station. 5. We will determine bag limits on deer annually. 6. We prohibit the use of bait. 7. A nonhunting mentor of 21 years of age or older must accompany, and be in the immediate presence of, participants in the Youth Hunt, who must be between the ages of 12 and 18. Hunters and mentors must BOTH wear hunter orange clothing meeting or exceeding the minimum State requirements. 8. We prohibit handguns. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State fishing regulations subject to the following conditions: 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. 2. Anglers may access fishing areas only from designated parking areas and by boat from Foss Reservoir. 3. We do not allow boats and other flotation devices on refuge waters from October 15 through March 14. Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of elk and white-tailed deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Permits and payment of a fee are required. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fish may be taken only with pole and line or rod and reel. 2. Taking any type of bait from refuge lands or waters is not permitted. 3. Taking of frogs and turtles is not permitted. 4. Hand-powered boats are permitted only on Jed Johnson, Rush, Quanah Parker, and French Lakes. 5. Anglers may use electric trolling motors on boats 14′ or less in length only on Jed Johnson, Rush, Quanah Parker and French Lakes. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6695, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 61213, Nov. 29, 1995; 60 FR 62046, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46398, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47380, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46920, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30789, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56407, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54445, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54188, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on that portion of the refuge west of U.S. Highway 101 and outside the Bandon city limits, in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions; 1. You may only use portable blinds or blinds constructed of on-site dead vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter) or driftwood. 2. You must remove all blinds, decoys, shotshell hulls, and other personal equipment and refuse (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing in accordance with State regulations, on that portion of the refuge west of U.S. Highway 101. Bear Valley National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer only is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting opens concurrent with the State season and closes October 31. 2. No hunting or public entry of any kind is permitted from November 1 to March 31. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 2. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. until 1 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) per day on the refuge in quantities of 25 or less. 4. We only allow vehicles on designated routes of travel and require hunters to park in designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). We reserve parking lot F solely for Memorial Marsh Unit waterfowl hunters. 5. We require waterfowl hunting parties to space themselves a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart in the free-roam area along the reservoir shoreline. 6. We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of natural materials. 7. We only allow nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors within that portion of reservoir open to hunting. 8. On the Memorial Marsh Unit, we only allow hunting from numbered field blind sites, and hunters must only park their vehicles at the numbered post corresponding to the numbered field blind site they are using (see §27.31 of this chapter). Selection of parking sites/numbered posts is on a first-come, first-served basis at parking lot F. We prohibit free-roam hunting or jump shooting, and you must remain within 100 feet (30 m) of the numbered field blind post unless retrieving birds or setting decoys. We allow a maximum of four persons per blind site. 9. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, chukar, Hungarian partridge, and quail on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. 2. We prohibit hunting of upland game birds until 12 p.m. (noon) of each hunt day. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 4. Hunters may not possess more than 25 shells while in the field. 5. We do not allow hunting of upland game birds until noon of each hunt day. 6. Condition A9 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. In the Cold Springs Reservoir, we only allow fishing from March 1 through September 30. 2. On the south side of the reservoir, we only allow bank fishing. 3. We only allow use of nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors. 4. From October 1 through the last day of February, we only allow bank fishing, and only in the area beginning at the west inlet canal, north across the face of the dam to the closed area sign. 5. We only allow fishing with hook and line. 6. The refuge is open from 5 a.m. to 1 Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of doves, geese, ducks, coots and common snipe is permitted on the Snake River sector subject to the following conditions: 1. Only portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of natural materials are permitted. 2. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of upland game is permitted on the Snake River Sector subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunting is not permitted from February 1 through May 31. 2. Pheasant, quail, and partridge hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Hunting is permitted only on the Snake River Sector. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Shoreline fishing is not permitted on the islands of the Snake River Sector from February 1 through May 31. Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of chukar only on the western slopes of Hart Mountain and Poker Jim Ridge in accordance with State regulations. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, antelope, and bighorn sheep on the refuge in areas designated by permit issued from the State in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow ground blinds, but we prohibit construction of them earlier than 1 week prior to the opening day of the legal season for which you have a valid permit. 2. You must remove blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) within 24 hours of harvesting an animal or at the end of the permittee's legal season. 3. We limit hunters to one blind each, and you must tag blinds with the owner's name and permit number. 4. We prohibit destruction of natural vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter) or below-ground excavation. 5. We require hunters to check-in at the refuge headquarters prior to hunting on the refuge and check out at the refuge headquarters upon completion of the hunt. 6. We prohibit hunting within 3 miles (4.8 km) of the refuge headquarters. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge only in Rock Creek, Guano Creek, and Warner Pond in accordance with State regulations. Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of geese, ducks, coots, and common snipe on the Wallace Island Unit subject to the following condition: You may possess 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 Marsh National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots and common snipe is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. The use of air-thrust and inboard water-thrust boats is not permitted. 2. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Bank fishing is permitted in the borrow ditches adjacent to the Silver Lake Highway and along the shoreline of Wocus Bay. 2. The use of boats is not permitted. Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of geese, ducks, coots, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess 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. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] 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. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots and common snipe is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Only unloaded firearms may be carried on hunter access routes open to motor vehicles or when taken through posted retrieving zones when traveling to and from the hunting areas. 2. Decoys may not be set in retrieving zones. 3. The use of air-thrust and inboard water-thrust boats is not permitted. 4. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Only unloaded firearms may be taken through posted retrieving zones when traveling to and from hunting areas. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Malheur National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of dove, goose, duck, merganser, coot, snipe, and pigeon on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow only nonmotorized boats or boats with electric motors. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, partridge, chukar, coyote, and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, partridge, chukar, and rabbit from the third Saturday in November until the end of the State pheasant season on designated areas of the Blitzen Valley east of Highway 205. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, partridge, chukar, and rabbit on designated areas on Malheur Lake concurrent with the State pheasant season. 2. We allow hunting of all upland game species during authorized State seasons on designated areas of the refuge west of Highway 205 and south of Foster Flat Road. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k) of this chapter) on designated areas east of Highway 205 and on Malheur Lake. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and pronghorn on designated areas of the refuge west of Highway 205 and south of Foster Flat Road in accordance with State regulations. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing year-round in the Blitzen River, East Canal, and Mud Creek upstream from and including Bridge Creek. We allow fishing in Krumbo Reservoir from the fourth Saturday in April until the end of October. 2. We prohibit boats, except for nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors, on Krumbo Reservoir. McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 2. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 1 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) on the refuge in quantities of 25 or less per day. 4. We only allow vehicles on designated routes of travel and require hunters to park in designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). 5. We require waterfowl hunting parties to space themselves a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. 6. We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of natural materials. 7. We prohibit the use of boats. 8. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, and A8 apply. 2. On the opening weekend of the hunting season, we require all hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge permit. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We allow fishing from March 1 through September 30. McNary National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and special conditions listed for McNary National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Washington. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and special conditions listed for McNary National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Washington. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer hunting on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and special conditions listed for McNary National Wildlife Refuge in the State of Washington. Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, grouse, and partridge is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer and antelope is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the Boardman and McCormack Units in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 1 2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) on the refuge in quantities of 25 or less. 3. We prohibit off-road vehicle travel and all use of ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). We only allow vehicles on designated routes of travel and require hunters to park in designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). 4. The McCormack Unit is a fee-hunt area only open to hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day during State waterfowl seasons. 5. Prior to entering the McCormack Fee Hunt Unit, we require you to stop at the check station to obtain a refuge permit (you must possess and carry), pay a recreation user fee, and obtain a blind assignment before hunting. 6. On the McCormack Unit, we only allow hunting from assigned blind sites and require hunters to remain within 100 feet (90 m) of marked blind sites unless retrieving birds. 7. On the Boardman Unit, we require waterfowl hunting parties to space themselves a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of natural materials. 8. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting of upland game birds until 12 p.m. (noon) of each hunt day. 2. On the McCormack Fee Hunt Unit, we only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Thanksgiving Day. 3. On the McCormack Unit, we require all hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge permit on the opening weekend of the hunting season. 4. Condition A8 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting by special refuge permit only. You must possess and carry the special refuge permit at all times while hunting. 2. Condition A8 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 1 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. Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots and common snipe is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. The use of air-thrust and inboard water-thrust boats is not permitted. 2. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted in Pelican Bay, Recreation Creek, Crystal Creek, Odessa Creek, Pelican Cut and that portion of Upper Klamath Lake located on the east side of the refuge. 2. Motorized boats shall not exceed 10 miles per hour in any stream, creek or canal and on that portion of Pelican Bay west of a line beginning at designated points on the north shore of Pelican Bay one-fourth mile east of Crystal Creek and extending due south to the opposite shore of the lake. William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Only shotgun and archery hunting are permitted. 2. Hunters must check in and out of the refuge by use of self-service permits. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted on Muddy Creek from the beginning of the State trout season in April through October 31. 2. The use of boats is not permitted. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6696, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55187, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62046, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46398, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47381, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30790, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56407, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, Sept. 18, 2002; 68 FR 57318, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54447, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54189, Sept. 13, 2005; 70 FR 56377,Sept. 27, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Erie National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, rail, common snipe, goose, duck, coot, and crow on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting on the refuge from September 1 through the end of February. 2. We only allow nonmotorized boats for waterfowl hunting. Hunters must remove boats (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge by legal sunset. 3. We require that hunters remove blinds and decoys from the refuge by legal sunset (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) 4. We allow dogs for hunting; however, they must be under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. We prohibit field possession of migratory game birds in areas of the refuge closed to migratory game bird hunting. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of grouse, squirrel, rabbit, woodchuck, pheasant, quail, raccoon, fox, coyote, skunk, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting on the refuge from September 1 through the end of February. 2. We require all persons to possess and carry a refuge Special Use Permit while hunting fox, coyote, and raccoon on the refuge. 3. We allow dogs for hunting; however, they must be under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, bear, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting on the refuge from September 1 through the end of February. We also allow spring turkey hunting in accordance with State regulations. 2. Hunters must remove blinds, scaffolds, tree stands, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge by legal sunset. 3. We prohibit organized deer drives in hunt area B of the Sugar Lake Division. We define a “drive” as three or more persons involved in the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or otherwise directing deer so as to make the animal more susceptible to harvest. 4. We require all persons to possess and carry a refuge Special Use Permit while hunting bear on the refuge. 5. We require all hunters to notify the refuge within 48 hours of the harvest of a deer, bear, or turkey. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow bank fishing only on the Seneca Unit of the refuge. We prohibit wading. 2. We allow fishing from 3. We prohibit the use of watercraft for fishing, with the exception of Area 5 where we allow nonmotorized watercraft use from the second Saturday in June through September 15. They must remain in an area from the dike to 3,000 feet (900 m) upstream. 4. We require that all anglers must remove watercraft from the refuge by legal sunset (see §27.93 of this chapter). 5. We allow ice fishing in Areas 5 and 7 only. 6. All persons must possess and carry a refuge Special Use Permit while taking minnow or turtle. 7. We prohibit the taking of frog. 8. We prohibit the possession of live baitfish on the Seneca Unit. 9. We prohibit the taking or possession of shellfish on the Seneca Unit of the refuge. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing on all refuge waters, except: i. The East side of the Main Impoundment from the Dike Road south to the Trolley Bed trail; and ii. The small pond located on the south side of Bartram Ave at the I–95 South on ramp. 2. We allow fishing on the refuge from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 3. Anglers may only operate boats, canoes, and floats in tidal waters. We prohibit them on the refuge impoundments and ponds. 4. We only allow fishing from the shoreline in refuge impoundments and ponds. We prohibit wading. 5. We prohibit bowfishing or spearfishing on the refuge. 6. We prohibit the take, collection, or capture of reptile or amphibian on the refuge. Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.68 West Virginia for regulations. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6698, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62047, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 31461, June 20, 1996; 61 FR 46398, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47381, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30791, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54448, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54189, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Block Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in the Atlantic Ocean from the refuge shoreline in accordance with state regulations. Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in the Atlantic Ocean from the refuge shoreline in accordance with state regulations. Anglers may saltwater fish and shellfish in Ninigret Pond from the refuge shoreline only from sunrise to sunset in accordance with state and refuge regulations. Pettaquamscutt Cove National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may saltwater fish from the refuge shoreline in accordance with state regulations. Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in the Atlantic Ocean and Sakonnet River from the refuge shoreline in accordance with state regulations. Additionally, anglers may night-fish after sunset in accordance with state regulations. Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunters may hunt Canada geese and mourning doves on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: State permits required. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may surf fish in the Atlantic Ocean from the refuge shoreline from September 16 to March 31 in accordance with state and refuge regulations. [63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998, as amended at 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
ACE Basin National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require each hunter to carry at all times while hunting a signed, current refuge hunting regulations brochure containing a refuge hunt permit. The hunt permit is invalid until signed by the hunter. 2. Each youth hunter (age 15 and under) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Youth hunters must have successfully completed a State-approved hunter education course. 3. We only allow hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) each day during the State waterfowl season. 4. We prohibit hunting on Corps of Engineer dredge spoil sites located on refuge property on Jehossee Island. 5. We prohibit permanent blinds. You must remove portable blinds and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 6. We only allow use of retrieving dogs while hunting. 7. We allow scouting all year from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 8. Access to the hunt areas is by boat only. We prohibit boat launching on the refuge. 9. We do not require hunter check-in and check out. There is no quota on the number of hunters. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. 2. We only allow hunting on days designated annually by the refuge within the State season. We only allow hunting on designated refuge areas within the Edisto Unit and the Combahee Unit. 3. We only allow archery or muzzleloader hunting, and there is no quota on the number of hunters allowed to participate. During a special quota permit hunt for the mobility impaired, we allow use of centerfire rifles or shotguns. 4. Access into all refuge hunt areas for hunting and scouting is by foot or bicycle. We may open some refuge roads on hunt days. 5. We allow scouting all year from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 6. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 5 a.m. on hunt days and must leave the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. 7. We do not require hunter check-in and check out. However, you must check all deer taken during any hunt at the designated refuge check station before removal from the refuge. In addition, you must tag all antlerless deer with an antlerless tag provided by the refuge. 8. The refuge daily bag limit is two antlerless deer and one antlered buck that must have at least three antler points on one side. We define a “point” as an antler projection of at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) or more in length. 9. You may take feral hog during refuge deer hunts. There is no size or bag limit on hog. 10. We only allow one portable tree stand per hunter and only during the actual days of each hunt. 11. We prohibit hunting on or within 100 feet (30 m) of all routes marked as roads or trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) on the hunt brochure map. 12. All permanently fixed ground blinds are for the mobility-impaired hunt only. 13. We prohibit crossbows on the archery hunts. We only allow muzzleloading rifles using a single projectile on the muzzleloader hunts. We prohibit buckshot. 14. You may use flagging to mark the site of hunter entry from roads or trails and again at the stand site. You may use clothes pins with reflective tape between these sites to mark the route to the stand. Hunters must label all such markers with their full name and remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the hunt. 15. We require hunters to wear an outer garment visible above the waist that contains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid, florescent-orange material at all times during the muzzleloader and mobility-impaired hunts. 16. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing in impounded waters contained within dikes and levees in the Beaufort County portion of the refuge annually from April 1 through August 31 during daylight hours. We close fishing during all remaining times within all refuge-impounded waters. 2. We prohibit boat use within refuge-impounded waters. We only allow bank fishing. 3. We only allow hook and line sport fishing utilizing rod and reel or pole. 4. We only open access into refuge areas to fishing by foot or bicycle. Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of marsh hens/rails only on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a refuge hunt permit. 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a refuge hunt permit. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a refuge hunt permit. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, crabbing, and shell fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to State regulations and the following condition: Marsh Island, White Banks, and Bird Island are open from September 15 through February 15. We close them the rest of the year to protect nesting birds. Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. All hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge General Hunt Permit and a government-issued picture ID. 2. All hunters must complete a Small Game Check Sheet attached to the refuge General Hunt Permit. You must turn each check sheet in daily at one of the small game check sheet drop boxes. 3. We prohibit discharge of weapons (see §27.42 of this chapter) within, into, or across a “No Hunting Zone” or “Closed Area”. We prohibit entering or crossing a “No Hunting Zone” or “Closed Area” to access areas open to hunting. We require consent from refuge personnel to enter a “No Hunting Zone” or “Closed Area” for the purpose of tracking and/or retrieving legally taken game animals. 4. Each youth hunter (age 16 or younger) must remain within sight and normal voice contact and under supervision of an adult age 21 or older with a valid license and applicable permit. Each adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. Each youth hunter must possess and carry evidence of successful completion of a State-approved hunter education course. 5. We prohibit loaded firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) within 100 feet (30 m) of maintained refuge roads or within 500 feet (150 m) of the paved visitor's drive. We prohibit discharge of any weapon on or across any part of the refuge road system. We define a “loaded firearm” as a firearm with shells in the magazine or chamber, or, for muzzleloaders, a gun with the percussion caps put in place. 6. Hunters must possess shotguns with shot no larger than No. 5. 7. Legal shooting hours for September dove hunts are 12 p.m. (noon) to 6:30 p.m. 8. We prohibit discharge of weapons for any purpose other than to take or attempt to take legal game animals during established hunting seasons. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A5 and A8 apply. 2. We require dogs for hunting raccoon and opossum. All dogs must wear a collar displaying the owner's name, address, and phone number. 3. Upland game hunters may possess shotguns with shot no larger than No. 4 or .22 caliber rimfire rifles or primitive muzzleloading rifles of .40 caliber or smaller. We prohibit possession of buckshot or slugs. 4. Upland game hunters using archery equipment must use small game tips on the arrows. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. All hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge General Hunt Permit and a government-issued picture ID; however, in addition, turkey hunters must have a Refuge Quota Turkey Hunt Permit. Refuge Quota Turkey Hunt Permits are nontransferable. 2. You must promptly check all deer and hog killed on the refuge during modern gun hunts at the Refuge Check Station on the day of the kill prior to removal from the refuge. You must promptly check all antlerless deer killed on the refuge during the primitive weapons and archery hunts at the refuge office on the day of the kill prior to removal from the refuge. You must self-check all antlered bucks and hogs at the Refuge Check Station during the primitive weapons and archery hunts. In addition, you must have all antlerless deer tagged by refuge staff prior to removal from the refuge. You must promptly check and tag all turkey killed on the refuge during the Refuge Quota Turkey Hunt at the refuge office on the day of the kill prior to removal from the refuge. 3. Conditions A3 through A5 apply. 4. During big game deer hunts, we prohibit hunters from entering the refuge before 4 a.m., and they must leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. We will lock gates 2 hours after legal sunset on the last day of each hunt. 5. During refuge firearms deer hunts all participants must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of unbroken, flourescent-orange material above the waistline as an outer garment visible while hunting and while en route to and from hunting areas. 6. During the primitive weapons hunt, you may use bow and arrow, muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or larger), or muzzleloading rifles (.40 caliber or larger). We prohibit revolving rifles or black-powder handguns. 7. During the modern gun hunts, you may use shotguns, rifles (centerfire and larger than .22 caliber), handguns (.357 caliber or larger and barrel length no less than 6 inches [15 cm]), or any weapon allowed during the primitive weapons hunt. We prohibit military, hard-jacketed bullets, and .22 caliber rimfire rifles during the modern gun hunts. 8. We prohibit driving deer. We define a “drive” as an organized hunting technique involving two or more individuals attempting to drive game animals from cover or habitat for the purpose of shooting, killing, or moving such animals toward other hunters. 9. You must identify deer stands used on the refuge with the hunter's name, address, and phone number. 10. We prohibit the use of dogs for any big game hunting. 11. We prohibit the use of flagging or reflective tape, paint, tacks, or other trail markers. You may use painted clothes pins or clothes pins with reflective tape or tacks attached, but you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each hunt. 12. Youth hunts are for hunters ages 10 through 15 only. We prohibit adults from discharging firearms during youth deer and turkey hunts. 13. The bag limit during each deer hunt is the State limit plus two antlerless deer and unlimited hogs. 14. We require you to field-dress or remove the deer whole prior to transportation in a vehicle or removing them from the refuge. 15. We prohibit the use of ATVs, except by mobility-impaired hunters with a Special Use Permit during big game hunts. Mobility-impaired hunters must have a State Disabled Hunting license, be confined to a wheelchair, need mechanical aids to walk, or have complete single-or double-leg amputation. 16. We prohibit turkey hunters from calling a turkey for another hunter unless both hunters have Refuge Quota Turkey Hunt Permits. 17. We prohibit turkey hunting in the area defined as east of Hwy. 145, south of Rt. 9, and north of Hwy. 1. 18. Turkey hunts end each day at 1 p.m., and you must unload, case, or dismantle all weapons (see §27.42 of this chapter) after 1 p.m. 19. During turkey hunts we only allow one weapon per hunter. 20. The bag limit for the entire hunt is two bearded turkey. 21. We prohibit discharge of weapons (see §27.42(a) of this chapter) for any purpose other than to take or attempt to take legal game animals during established hunting seasons. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on all areas of the refuge, except Martins Lake and those areas closed for management purposes, in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. 2. We allow nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors. We allow boats with permanently mounted gas motors as long as you lock the propeller out of the water. You must hand load and unload boats except at designated boat ramps. We prohibit skidding boats up or down dams or on water control structures. We provide boat ramps at Pool D, Pool L, Honkers Lake, and Mays Lake. 3. We allow bank fishing on all designated waters. 4. We prohibit bow fishing, fish baskets, nets, set hooks, trotlines, or snagging devices. 5. We prohibit snagging of fish by pulling or jerking any device equipped with one or more hooks through the water for the purpose of impaling fish. 6. We prohibit swimming or wading in any areas of the refuge. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must have a signed refuge permit on your person at all times. We require payment of a fee for the quota gun hunt. You may obtain information about the quota hunt drawing at the refuge headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. 2. Hunters must check-in at the designated check station between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. and park in the designated area prior to hunting. We require personal identification at check-in. 3. Any movement within the refuge must be by foot or bicycle. We limit entry and exit points for authorized motor vehicles to designated check stations or other specified areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit entry by boat, and we prohibit hunters to leave by boat to reach other parts of the island. 4. We require hunters to wear an outer garment that contains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of hunter-orange material above the waistline. 5. We prohibit participating in organized drives for deer. 6. Each hunter may place one stand on the refuge during the week (Monday through Friday only) preceding the hunt. You must remove all stands (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the hunt. 7. We prohibit camping on the refuge. 8. We only allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larger, with slugs. 9. If you are a hunter on the refuge, you must be in your stand from 10. We prohibit hunting closer than 100 yards (90 m) to U.S. Highway 278 or the check station area, or closer than 200 yards (180 m) to the residence area. 11. We prohibit flagging, blazing, or using other trail-marking devices to locate stands or for any other purpose. 12. Refuge personnel must check deer harvested during a scheduled hunt before hunters leave the refuge. 13. You may take five deer (no more than four antlerless). 14. We close the refuge to the public on hunt days. 15. Hunters age 15 and younger must possess and carry a valid hunter education card in order to hunt. 16. Youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted year-round. 2. Fishing is only permitted from boats, into the estuarine waters adjacent to the refuge. Santee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning doves on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit. D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing is permitted on inland ponds only from sunrise to sunset or as posted. 2. Fishing is permitted in Cantey Bay, Black Bottom, Savannah Branch and refuge ponds and impoundments from March 1 through October 31. Savannah National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas north of South Carolina Highway 170 of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit at all times while hunting on the refuge. Permits and general hunting information are available at the refuge headquarters in Savanna, Georgia. 2. We only allow temporary blinds. You must remove decoys and other personal property (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge daily. 3. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of South Carolina Highway 170. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel November 1 through November 30 on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit at all times while hunting on the refuge. Permits and hunt information are available at the refuge headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. 2. We only allow .22 caliber rimfire rifles or shotguns with #2 shot or smaller for squirrel hunting. 3. We prohibit handguns. 4. We prohibit dogs. 5. You may take feral hog with weapons legal for this hunt (no bag limit). 6. We require a big game license. 7. We require hunters to wear a visible outer garment that contains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of hunter-orange material above the waistline (except during the archery-only deer hunt, the turkey hunt, and the waterfowl hunt. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge permit at all times. We require payment of a fee for the wheelchair-dependent hunters' quota gun hunt for deer. Permits, quota hunt applications, and information about the quota hunt drawing are available at the refuge headquarters in Savannah, Georgia. 2. We allow archery hunting for deer and hog from October 1 through October 31 on designated areas. 3. We only authorize bows for deer/hog hunting during the archery hunt. 4. We allow gun hunting for deer and hog during the archery hunt. 5. We only allow shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, and bows for deer and hog hunting throughout the designated hunt area. However, we only allow centerfire rifles of .22 caliber or larger north of Interstate Highway 95. We prohibit handguns. 6. You may take five deer, no more than three antlerless and two antlered. There is no bag limit on feral hogs. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing in refuge impoundments and canals from March 1 through November 30 annually. 2. We allow fishing in Kingfisher Pond year-round. 3. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 4. We allow fishing year-round in the canals adjacent to the wildlife drive. 5. Anglers may only use nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors within impounded water. Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must possess and carry at all times while hunting a signed, current refuge hunting regulations brochure containing a refuge hunt permit. The hunt permit is invalid until signed by the hunter. 2. Each youth hunter (age 15 and under) must remain within sight and normal voice contact and under supervision of an adult age 21 or older. Youth hunters must have successfully completed a State-approved hunter education course. 3. We only allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) each Saturday during the State waterfowl season. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier that 5 a.m. on hunt days and must be off the refuge by 2 p.m. 4. We allow scouting Monday through Friday during the waterfowl season. We prohibit possession of a firearm by anyone scouting. You must be off the refuge by 2 p.m. 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting all species of migratory birds on the refuge. 6. We require permanent blinds. You must remove portable blinds and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 7. We only allow use of retrieving dogs while hunting. 8. We do not require hunter check-in and check out. There is no quota on the number of hunters. 9. We prohibit discharge of weapons (see §27.42(a) of this chapter) for any purpose other than to take or attempt to take legal game animals during established hunting seasons. 10. We prohibit hunting on any unit for wildlife other than that which is officially opened and posted or entering any areas posted as “Closed” or “No Hunting Zones”. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of gray squirrel, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A9, and A10 apply. 2. We only allow hunting on days designated annually by the refuge within the State season. We only allow upland game hunting on designated Refuge areas within Refuge Unit 1. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) in shotguns. We allow .22 caliber rimfire rifles. 4. We prohibit squirrel hunting from a boat or other water conveyance on the refuge. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A9, and A10 apply. 2. We only allow hunting on days designated annually by the refuge within the State season. 3. We close refuge hunting areas to the general public during big game hunts. 4. We allow archery, muzzleloading (black powder) and centerfire rifles, and shotguns. 5. We prohibit crossbows, blow guns, and drugged arrows (see §32.2(g)). We only allow muzzleloading rifles using a single projectile on the muzzleloader hunts. We prohibit buckshot, .22 caliber rimfire, and full-metal jacketed military ammunition. 6. Access into all refuge hunt areas for hunting and scouting is by foot or boat. We may open some refuge roads on hunt days. We prohibit ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter) and air boats on the refuge. 7. We allow scouting all year during daylight hours except during the State waterfowl season. During the waterfowl season, the same regulations that apply to scouting for waterfowl (A4), apply to scouting for big game species. 8. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 5 a.m. on hunt days and must leave the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. 9. We do not require hunter check-in and check out. 10. The refuge limit on deer is one antlered buck per refuge hunt. Hunters can harvest an additional two antlerless deer per hunt during coinciding State doe days. 11. You may take feral hogs during refuge deer hunts. There is no size or bag limit on hog. We may offer special hog hunts during and after deer season to further control this invasive species. You must dispatch all feral hogs before removing them from the refuge. 12. We prohibit hunting on or within 100 feet (30 m) of all routes marked as roads or trails (see §27.31 of this chapter) on the hunt brochure map. 13. You must hunt deer and feral hog from an elevated deer stand. We prohibit shooting a hog from a boat. 14. We only allow one portable tree stand per hunter and only during the actual days of each hunt. You must remove deer stands (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge no later than 3 days after each refuge big game hunt. 15. We allow use of flagging to make the site of hunter entry from roads or trails and again at the stand site. We allow use of clothes pins with reflective tape between these sites to make the route to the stand. Hunters must label all such markers with their full name and remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the hunt. 16. We require hunters to wear an outer garment visible above the waist that contains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 cm2 ) of solid, flourescent-orange material at all times during big game hunts except for turkey. 17. We prohibit the use of organized drives, including the use of boats, as an aid in the taking or attempting to take big game species. 18. We prohibit distribution of bait or hunting over a baited area (see §32.2(h)). 19. We limit turkey hunts to annual quota hunts. We will select hunters by a random drawing. Selected hunters must sign, possess, and carry a Refuge Turkey Hunt Permit at all times during the hunt. 20. We prohibit turkey hunters from calling a turkey for another hunter unless both hunters have Refuge Turkey Hunt Permits. 21. We prohibit turkey hunting in Refuge Units 2 and 3. 22. Turkey hunts begin each day at legal sunrise and end each day at 1 p.m., and you must unload and case or dismantle all weapons (see §27.42 of this chapter) after 1 p.m. 23. During turkey hunts we only allow one weapon per hunter. 24. The bag limit for the entire hunt is one bearded turkey. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State regulations. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6698, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62047, Dec. 4, 1995; 63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30791, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56408, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58949, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54449, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54190, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Huron Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms on Waterfowl Production Areas from the first Saturday after August 25 through February 15. 2. You must label portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms with your name and address or current hunting license number so it is legible from the ground. 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. 4. You must remove portable ground blinds and other personal property by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, common snipe, sandhill crane, American crow, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We only allow hunting of migratory game birds on the Little White River Recreation Area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cock ring-necked pheasant and sharptail grouse on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit on all areas, except the Little White River Recreation Area. 2. We prohibit hunting with the aid of a motor vehicle. No person may discharge a firearm within C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require a State permit for muzzleloader deer hunting. 2. You must possess and carry a refuge permit for archery deer hunting. 3. Condition B2 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing on Pools 3, 4, 7, 10, the Little White River Recreation Area, and Cedar Creek Trout Ponds 2 and 3. 2. We allow boats with motors on all areas open to fishing, except the Trout Ponds. 3. No person may violate the “no-wake zone” that includes all waters within 500 feet (150 m) of the shoreline or emergent marsh vegetation on any refuge pool, except the Little White River Recreation Area. 4. We prohibit the use or possession of live minnows or bait fish on all waters of the refuge except the Little White River Recreation Area. 5. We restrict fishing to Lake Andes Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms on Waterfowl Production Areas from the first Saturday after August 25 through February 15. 2. You must label portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms with your name and address or current hunting license number so it is legible from the ground. 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. 4. You must remove portable ground blinds and other personal property by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Madison Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms on Waterfowl Production Areas from the first Saturday after August 25 through February 15. 2. You must label portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms with your name and address or current hunting license number so it is legible from the ground. 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. 4. You must remove portable ground blinds and other personal property by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Sand Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on designated portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunters to use the spaced perimeter blinds on a first-come, first-served basis located along those posted sections of road right-of-way closed to hunting. 2. We restrict vehicle parking to designated parking lots in the vicinity of the waterfowl blind areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). 3. Unarmed waterfowl hunters on the perimeter of the refuge may retrieve downed waterfowl up to 100 yards (90 m) inside the refuge boundary. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and partridge on designated portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The game bird season begins the Monday following closure of the refuge firearms deer season and continues through December 31. 2. Refuge access is “walk-in” only. We prohibit motor vehicles, bicycles, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Only firearms deer hunters with a Sand Lake refuge permit (you must possess and carry) may hunt deer on the refuge. 2. Hunters with a valid State archery license may hunt on the refuge during the established refuge archery deer season. Consult the refuge manager for current season dates. 3. All individuals afield during the refuge firearms deer season must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid fluorescent orange material on the head, chest, and back that must be visible at all times. 4. We allow portable, elevated hunting platforms not attached to trees and portable ground blinds, but they must bear the name and address of the owner or user or the year and big game tag number of the owner or user. The labeling must be readily visible and legible. 5. Beginning the Saturday after August 25 licensed archery deer hunters and firearms deer hunters holding refuge permits (you must possess and carry) may place tree stands, elevated platforms, and portable ground blinds on the refuge. Hunters must remove all such devices (see §27.93 of this chapter) by February 15. 6. Deer hunters may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal shooting time and remain no longer than 1 hour after shooting time ends. 7. Refuge access is “walk-in” only. We allow vehicles on designated refuge roads ONLY for retrieving harvested deer and ONLY during the following times: 9:30–10 a.m., 1:30–2 p.m., and from the end of legal shooting time to 1 hour after the end of shooting time (see §27.31 of this chapter). 8. We restrict vehicle parking to designated parking lots in the vicinity of the waterfowl blind areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). 9. We prohibit bicycles, snowmobiles, and all-terrain vehicles at all times (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishing hours are 2. We prohibit motorized vehicles on the ice during winter (see §27.31 of this chapter). 3. We allow ice fishing shanties, but anglers must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. 4. We prohibit open fires (see §27.95 of this chapter). Sand Lake Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms on Waterfowl Production Areas from the first Saturday after August 25 through February 15. 2. You must label portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms with your name and address or current hunting license number so it is legible from the ground. 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. 4. You must remove portable ground blinds and other personal property by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Waubay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow deer hunting on designated areas in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit deer hunting on Headquarters Island. 2. We prohibit erecting tree stands prior to hunt start dates. Hunters must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) by the end of the hunt. 3. Hunters may launch nonmotorized watercraft from designated access points to travel to islands. 4. We close archery seasons during refuge firearm seasons. 5. We prohibit deer drives during archery seasons. We define a drive as the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or otherwise directing deer so as make the animals more susceptible to harvest by another hunter. 6. Refuge firearm hunters must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid flourescent-orange material visible on the head, chest, and back. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow ice fishing after refuge firearm deer seasons close. We prohibit open water fishing at any time. 2. Anglers must not be on the ice until 1 hour prior to legal sunrise and must be off the ice by 1 hour after legal sunset. 3. Anglers must remove ice shacks (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily prior to closed fishing hours. 4. We restrict angler foot travel to posted access points, public roads, and lake ice. Waubay Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). We prohibit bringing any type of live or dead vegetation onto the refuge for any purpose at any time. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow upland game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow big game hunting on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms on Waterfowl Production Areas from the first Saturday after August 25 through February 15. 2. You must label portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms with your name and address or current hunting license number so it is legible from the ground. 3. We prohibit the use of horses for any purpose. 4. You must remove portable ground blinds and other personal property by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on Waterfowl Production Areas throughout the District in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 60 FR 62047, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47381, Sept. 9, 1997; 65 FR 30791, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56408, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, 54452, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54190, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit and report game taken as specified within the permit. 4. Legal hunting hours for duck, goose, coot, and merganser are 5. Mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe seasons close during all firearms and muzzleloader deer seasons. 6. You may only use portable blinds, and you must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge by 1 p.m. daily. 7. We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and no more than 2 hours after legal sunset. 8. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must remain within sight and normal voice contact and under supervision of an adult age 21 or older. One adult hunter may supervise no more than two youth hunters. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A3, and A7 through A8 apply. 2. Spring squirrel season is closed on the refuge. 3. Squirrel, rabbit, and quail seasons close during all firearms and muzzleloader deer seasons. 4. We allow hunting for raccoon and opossum from legal sunset to legal sunrise. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A3, and A7 through A8 (each adult may supervise only one youth hunter) apply. 2. You may only participate in the refuge turkey hunts with a special quota permit issued through a random drawing. You may obtain information for permit applications at the refuge headquarters. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting turkey. 4. We only allow the use of portable blinds and tree stands on the refuge. You must remove blinds, tree stands, and all other personal equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We only allow fishing with pole and line or rod and reel. 3. We prohibit possession of unauthorized fishing gear, including trotlines, limblines, juglines, yo-yos, nets, spears, and snag hooks, while fishing on the refuge. 4. We allow the use of bow and arrow or a gig to take nongame fish on refuge waters. 5. We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the refuge (see §27.21 of this chapter). Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of Canada geese (September season only) on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. You must possess and carry a valid refuge permit while hunting on the refuge. 3. We set and publish season dates and bag limits annually in the refuge Public Use Regulations available at the refuge office. 4. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of any building, public use road, or boat launching ramp. 5. We allow hunters access to the refuge from 1 6. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge. 7. We prohibit the use of horses or other animal conveyances on refuge hunts. 8. Youth hunters under age 16 must remain in sight and normal voice contact with an adult hunter age 21 or older. One adult hunter may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 9. We allow the use of dogs to retrieve geese. 10. You may use only portable blinds, and you must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge at the end of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. You must possess and carry a valid refuge permit while hunting on the refuge. 3. We set and publish season dates and bag limits annually in the refuge public use regulations available at the refuge office. 4. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of any building, public use road, or boat launching ramp. 5. We allow hunters access to the refuge from 1 6. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 7. We prohibit the use of horses or other animal conveyances on refuge hunts. 8. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. One adult hunter may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 9. We do not open for spring squirrel hunting. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B1 through B8 (one adult hunter may supervise no more than one youth hunter) apply. 2. We only allow the use of portable blinds and tree stands on the refuge. You must remove blinds, tree stands, and all other personal equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing on refuge pools and reservoirs from March 16 through November 14 from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We prohibit bows and arrows, trotlines, limblines, jugs, and slat baskets in refuge pools and reservoirs. 3. We prohibit taking of frog and turtle on the refuge (see §27.21 of this chapter). 4. We prohibit leaving boats unattended on the refuge. Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit and report game taken as specified within the permit. 4. We only allow waterfowl hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Legal hunting hours for duck, goose, coot, and merganser are 5. Mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe seasons close during all firearms and muzzleloader deer seasons. 6. We allow only portable blinds, and hunters must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge by 1 p.m. daily. 7. We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise, and they must leave the refuge no more than 2 hours after legal sunset. 8. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult (age 21 or older). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A3 and A7 through A8 apply. 2. Spring squirrel season is closed on the refuge. 3. Squirrel, rabbit, and quail seasons close during all firearms and muzzleloader deer seasons. 4. Hunting hours for raccoon and opossum are legal sunset to legal sunrise. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A3, A7, and A8 (each adult may supervise only one youth hunter) apply. 2. You may only participate in the refuge deer gun hunts with a special quota permit issued through random drawing. Information for permit applications and season dates is available at the refuge headquarters. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting turkey. 4. We only allow the use of portable blinds and tree stands on the refuge. You must remove blinds, tree stands, and all other personal equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. 5. We allow archery-only hunting between State Highway 76 and Interstate 40. 6. We only allow archery hunting the first 16 days of the State season. 7. We are closed to Youth-Deer hunting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A2 apply. 2. We only allow fishing with pole and line or rod and reel. 3. We prohibit possession of unauthorized fishing gear, including trotlines, limblines, juglines, yo-yos, nets, spears, and snag hooks, while fishing on the refuge. 4. We allow use of a bow and arrow or gig to take nongame fish on refuge waters. 5. We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the refuge (see §27.21 of this chapter). 6. We seasonally close the sanctuary areas of the refuge to the public November 15 through March 15. 7. We open Oneal Lake for fishing during a restricted season and for authorized special events. Information on event and season dates is available at the refuge headquarters. 8. You must immediately release all largemouth bass under 14 inches (30 cm) in length on Goose and Quail Hollow Lakes. 9. We allow the use of nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors only. 10. We only allow bank fishing on Goose Lake. Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and raccoon on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. We set and publish season dates and bag limits annually in the refuge Public Use Regulations available at the refuge office. 4. You must possess and carry a valid refuge permit and report game taken as specified within the permit. 5. We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and no more than 2 hours after legal sunset. 6. Hunting hours for raccoon are 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. (midnight). 7. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. One adult hunter may supervise no more than two youth hunters. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery only hunting for white-tailed deer on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B1 through B5, B7 (each adult may only supervise one youth hunter) apply. 2. We only allow the use of portable blinds and tree stands on the refuge. You must remove blinds, tree stands, and all other personal equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open all waters of Lake Isom to fishing only from March 16 through November 14 from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We only allow boats with electric or outboard motors of 10 hp or less. 3. We prohibit taking frog or turtle from refuge waters (see §27.21 of this chapter). Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit and report game taken as specified within the permit. 4. Legal hunting hours for duck, goose, coot, and merganser are 5. Mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe seasons close during all firearms and muzzleloader deer seasons. 6. You may only use portable blinds, and you must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge by 1 p.m. daily. 7. We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and no more than 2 hours after legal sunset. 8. We close Sunk Lake Public Use Natural Area to all migratory game bird hunting, and we close the southern unit of Sunk Lake Public Use Natural Area to all hunting. 9. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. One adult hunter may supervise no more than two youth hunters. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge and the northern unit of Sunk Lake Public Use Natural Area in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A3, A7, and A9 apply. 2. Spring squirrel season is closed on the refuge. 3. Squirrel, rabbit, and quail seasons close during all firearms and muzzleloader deer seasons. 4. Hunting hours for raccoon and opossum are legal sunset to legal sunrise. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A3, and A7 through A9 (each adult may supervise only one youth hunter) apply. 2. You may only participate in the refuge turkey hunts with a special quota permit issued through random drawing. Information for permit applications is available at the refuge headquarters. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while hunting turkey (see §32.2(k)). 4. We only allow the use of portable blinds and tree stands on the refuge. You must remove blinds, tree stands, and all other personal equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt. 5. We allow archery-deer hunting only on the northern unit of Sunk Lake Public Use Natural Area. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge and the Sunk Lake Public Use Natural Area in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We only allow fishing with pole and line or rod and reel. 3. We prohibit possession of unauthorized fishing gear, including trotlines, limblines, juglines, yo-yos, nets, spears, and snag hooks, while fishing on the refuge. 4. We allow use of a bow and arrow or a gig to take nongame fish on refuge waters. 5. We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the refuge (see §27.21 of this chapter). 6. We seasonally close the sanctuary area of the refuge and the southern unit of Sunk Lake Public Use Natural Area to the public November 15 through March 15. 7. We allow the use of nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors only on Sunk Lake Public Use Natural Area. Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge Refer to §32.36 Kentucky for regulations. Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of Canada geese (September season only) on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. We require a refuge hunt permit for all hunters age 16 and older. We charge a fee for all hunt permits. You must possess and carry a valid refuge permit while hunting on the refuge. 3. We set and publish season dates and bag limits annually in the refuge Public Use Regulations available at the refuge office. 4. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of any building, public use road, or boat launching ramp. 5. We allow access for goose hunting on the refuge 1 6. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge. 7. We prohibit the use of horses or other animal conveyances on refuge hunts. 8. Youth hunters under age 16 must remain in sight and normal voice contact with adult hunters age 21 or older. One adult hunter may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 9. We allow the use of dogs to retrieve geese. 10. You may use only portable blinds, and you must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge at the end of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. The refuge is a day-use area only, with the exception of legal hunting/fishing activities. 2. We require a refuge hunt permit for all hunters age 16 and older. We charge a fee for all hunt permits. You must possess and carry a valid refuge hunt permit while hunting on the refuge. 3. We set and publish season dates and bag limits annually in the refuge Public Use Regulations available at the refuge office. 4. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of any building, public use road, or boat launching ramp. 5. We allow hunters access to the refuge from 1 6. We allow hunting for raccoon from legal sunset to legal sunrise. 7. We prohibit the use of motorized off-road vehicles (e.g., ATVs) on the refuge (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 8. We prohibit the use of horses and other animal conveyances on refuge hunts. 9. Each youth hunter (under age 16) must remain within sight and normal voice contact and under supervision of an adult age 21 or older. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. 10. We do not open for spring squirrel hunting on the refuge 11. You may take coyote and beaver incidental to legal hunting activities. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B1 through B5, B7 through B9 (each adult may only supervise one youth hunter), and B11 apply. 2. You may only participate in the refuge quota deer hunts with a special quota permit issued through random drawing. Information for permit applications is available at the refuge headquarters. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing in Swamp Creek, Sulphur Well Bay, Bennetts Creek, and all interior impoundments from March 16 through November 14. The remainder of the refuge portion of Kentucky Lake will remain open year-round. We allow bank fishing year-round along Refuge Lane, from the New Johnsonville Pump Station, and from Busseltown Pump Station areas. 2. We limit boats to no wake speed on all refuge impoundments. 3. We prohibit leaving boats unattended on the refuge. 4. We allow fishing on interior refuge impoundments from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 5. We close the Grassy Lake heron rookery to all public entry as posted November 15 through August 31. 6. We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the refuge (see §27.21 of this chapter). [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6698, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62047, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47382, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30791, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58950, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54454, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54191, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we will prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date. 2. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunting permit while hunting on all hunt units of the refuge. 3. Hunters may enter the refuge hunt units no earlier than 4 a.m. Hunting starts at the designated legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt units by 12:30 p.m. We close refuge hunt units on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. 4. We allow hunting in portions of the East Unit on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays during the regular waterfowl season. We require payment of a $10.00 daily or $40.00 annual fee to hunt on the East Unit. All hunters must check-in and out through the check station when hunting the East Unit from a vehicle. We will allow a maximum of 100 hunters to access the East Unit by vehicle. We allow hunting in designated areas from East Bay Bayou, Jackson Ditch, and Onion Bayou via boat. We require hunters accessing the East Unit by boat from Jackson Ditch, East Bay Bayou, or Onion Bayou to pay the $40.00 annual fee. We prohibit access to the East Unit Reservoirs from Onion Bayou via boat. We prohibit use of motorized boats on the East Unit except on ponds accessed from Jackson Ditch. 5. We allow hunting on the East Unit Special Goose Hunt Areas by permit on a first-come, first-served basis the morning of the hunt. Hunters must have goose decoys to hunt the Special Goose Hunt Areas. We allow a minimum of two and a maximum of six persons per permit. All Special Goose Hunt Area hunters must accompany a valid permit holder. Individuals in each group must set up and stay in their permitted area and stay within 50 feet (15 m) of each other unless retrieving goose. 6. We randomly draw permits the morning of the hunt for the East Unit Special Duck Hunt Areas. Hunters must set up within 50 yards (45 m) of the post marker and must stay within 50 feet (15 m) of each other unless retrieving waterfowl. We allow a minimum of two and a maximum of six persons per permit. 7. We allow hunting in the Pace Tract daily during the September teal season and regular waterfowl season. 8. All hunters using the Oyster Bayou Boat Ramp must register at the main refuge entrance. 9. We allow hunting in portions of the Middleton Tract daily during the September teal season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays of the regular waterfowl season. We restrict motorized boats in inland waters of the Middleton Tract to motors of 25 hp or less or electric trolling motors. 10. Youth hunters, age 17 and younger, must be under the supervision of an adult age 18 or older. 11. We only allow shotguns for waterfowl hunting. 12. We prohibit the use of airboats, marsh buggies, ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter) and personal watercraft. 13. On inland waters of refuge hunt areas open to motorized boats, we restrict the operation of motorized boats to lakes, ponds, ditches, and other waterways. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats on or through emergent wetland vegetation. 14. On inland waters of the refuge hunt areas open to motorized boats, we restrict the use of boats powered by air-cooled or radiator-cooled engines to those powered by a single engine of 25 hp or less and utilizing a propeller 9 inches (22.5 cm) in diameter or less. 15. We only allow vehicular travel on designated roads and in parking areas. We prohibit hunting from roads and blocking access to any road or trail entering or on the refuge (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 16. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. We allow portable blinds or temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove portable blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge daily. 17. The minimum permitted distance between hunt parties is 200 yards (180 m). 18. Dogs accompanying hunters must be under the immediate control of handlers at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 19. You must remove all decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge daily. We prohibit the use of plastic flagging, reflectors, or reflective tape. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing and crabbing on shoreline areas on East Galveston Bay, along East Bay Bayou on the East Bay Bayou Tract, along West Line Road to the southern end of Shoveler Pond, and along the canal from the Oyster Bayou Boat Ramp to the southwest corner of Shoveler Pond. 2. We only allow fishing and crabbing with pole and line, rod and reel, or hand-held line. 3. We allow cast-netting for bait for personal use along waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads. 4. We prohibit the use of trotlines, setlines, bows and arrows, gigs, or spears. 5. We prohibit boats and other flotation devices on inland waters. You may launch motorized boats into East Bay at the East Bay Boat Ramp on Westline Road and at the Oyster Bayou Boat Ramp (boat canal). You may launch nonmotorized boats along East Bay Bayou and along the shoreline on East Galveston Bay. Aransas National Wildlife Refuge A. Hunting of Migratory Birds. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We may immediately close the entire refuge or any portion thereof to hunting in the event of the appearance of whooping cranes in the hunt area. 2. You must obtain a refuge permit and pay a fee. 3. You may not use dogs to trail game. 4. You may not possess alcoholic beverages while on the refuge. 5. We will annually designate bag limits in the refuge hunt brochure. 6. We allow archery hunting in October within the deer season for the county on specified days listed in the refuge hunt brochure. 7. We allow firearm hunting in November within the deer season for the county on specified days listed in the refuge hunt brochure. 8. Firearm hunters must wear a total of 400 square inches (10.16 m2 ) hunter orange including 144 square inches (936 cm2 ) visible in front and 144 square inches visible in rear. Some hunter orange must appear on head gear. 9. You must unload and encase all firearms while in a vehicle. 10. You may not hunt on or across any part of the refuge road system, or hunt from a vehicle on any refuge road or road right-of-way. 11. You may hunt white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of Matagorda Island in accordance with the State permit system as administered by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 12. We prohibit hunters possessing handguns during archery and rifle hunts. We allow the use of archery equipment and centerfire rifles in accordance with State law. 13. We only allow you to use biodegradable flagging to mark trails and your hunt stand location during the archery and rifle hunts on the refuge. We color code the flagging used each weekend during the rifle hunts. You must use the designated flagging color specified for particular hunt dates. We provide this information on the refuge hunt permit and in refuge regulations sent to permittees. You must remove flagging (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the hunt. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. You may not use crab traps in any refuge marshes, including Matagorda Island. 2. Beginning April 15 through October 15, you may fish on the refuge only in areas designated in the refuge fishing brochure. 3. You may fish all year in marshes on Matagorda Island and in areas designated in the refuge fishing brochure. Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning, white-wing, rock, and Eurasian-collared doves on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. The length of the hunting season will be concurrent with the State season in September and October. 2. We allow hunting in designated areas, from noon to sunset, Saturdays and Sundays. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 4. We require refuge permits and payment of a hunt fee by all hunters. 5. We allow dogs to retrieve game birds during the hunt, but the dogs must be under control of the handler at all times and not allowed to roam free. 6. All hunters must be 10 years old or older. An adult 21 years of age or older must supervise hunters ages 10–17 (inclusive). 7. We prohibit use or possession of alcohol. 8. We may immediately close the entire refuge or any portion thereof to hunting for the protection of resources, as determined by the refuge manager. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting in November, December, and/or January. 2. We require hunters to check in and out of a hunt area. 3. We allow bows and arrows, shotguns, and rifles. 4. We may immediately close the entire refuge or any portion thereof to hunting for the protection of resources, as determined by the refuge manager. 5. Hunters must be at least 12 years of age. An adult 21 years of age or older must supervise hunters between the ages of 12 and 17 (inclusive). 6. The refuge will set bag limits. 7. We require hunters to visibly wear 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of hunter orange on the outermost layer of the head, chest and back, which must include a hunter orange hat or cap. 8. We require refuge permits and the payment of a hunt fee. 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 allow hunting in November, December, and/or January. 2. We require hunters to check in and out daily at designated check stations. 3. We allow bows and arrows, shotguns, and rifles. 4. We may immediately close to hunting the entire refuge or any portion thereof for the protection of resources as determined by the refuge manager. 5. Hunters must be at least 12 years of age. An adult 21 years of age or older must supervise hunters between the ages of 12 and 17 (inclusive). 6. The refuge will set bag limits. 7. We require hunters to wear 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of hunter orange on the outermost layer of the head, chest, and back, which must include a hunter orange hat or cap. 8. We require refuge permits and the payment of a hunt fee. 9. You may not use dogs for hunting. 10. You may not camp. 11. You may only use vehicles on designated roads and parking areas. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Big Boggy National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we will prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date. 2. We prohibit the building or use of pits and permanent blinds. 3. We only allow the use of airboats in tidal navigable waters unless otherwise posted. 4. We prohibit target practice on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we will prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date. 2. We prohibit the building of pits and permanent blinds. 3. You must possess and carry a refuge permit to hunt on certain portions of the hunting area. 4. We only allow the use of airboats in tidal navigable waters unless otherwise posted. 5. We prohibit target practice on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing only on Nick's Lake, Salt Lake, and Lost Lake and along the Salt Lake Weir Dike and the Bastrop Bayou Public Fishing Areas. 2. We allow access for shore fishing at Bastrop Bayou, Clay Banks and Salt Lake Public Fishing Areas, and Salt Lake Weir Dike. 3. We open Bastrop Bayou to fishing 24 hours a day; we prohibit camping. 4. We open all other fishing areas from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 5. We only allow nonmotorized boat launching at the Salt Lake Public Fishing Area. The refuge provides no other boat launching facilities. 6. We prohibit the use of trotlines, sail lines, set lines, jugs, gigs, spears, bush hooks, snatch hooks, crossbows, or bows and arrows of any type. Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of pheasant is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Permits and payment of a fee are required. 2. Hunters may hunt only one day each year. 3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 4. Hunting is limited to five days, opening on Saturday in accordance with the opening of the State of Texas hunting season, and the subsequent Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. 5. Hunting hours will be from 9 a.m. to the close of legal shooting time as listed in the State of Texas pheasant hunting regulations. 6. All hunters must check in and out at refuge headquarters. 7. Only shotguns are permitted. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. 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 #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 #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 hunting with firearms including 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, or at any time on refuge ponds and impoundments. Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, feral pig, and nilgai antelope on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters to pay a fee and obtain a refuge hunt permit. We issue replacement permits for an additional nominal fee. All hunt fees are nonrefundable. We require the hunter to possess and carry a signed and dated refuge hunt permit. 2. We allow archery and firearm hunting on designated units of the refuge. Units 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 are open to archery hunting during designated dates. Units 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 are open to firearm hunting during designated dates. We close the following areas to hunting: Adolph Thomae, Jr. County Park in Unit 3, posted “No Hunting Zones” within all hunt units, La Selva Verde Tract (Armstrong), Waller Tract, COHYCO, Inc. Tract, Bahia Grande Unit, and South Padre Unit. 3. We offer hunting during specific portions of the State hunting season. We determine specific deer hunt dates annually, and they usually fall within November, December, and January. We may provide special feral pig and nilgai antelope hunts to reduce populations at any time during the year. 4. We annually establish a specific bag limit for deer hunted on the refuge in the refuge hunt brochure. We have an unlimited bag limit on feral pig and nilgai antelope. 5. We require hunters to visibly wear 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of hunter orange, which includes wearing a minimum of 144 square inches (936 cm2 ) visible on the chest, a minimum of 144 square inches (936 cm2 ) visible on the back, and a hunter-orange hat or cap visible on the head when in the field. We allow hunter-orange camouflage patterns. We allow archery hunters during the archery-only hunts to remove their hunter orange in the field only when hunting at a stationary location. 6. Each youth hunter, ages 12 to 17, must be accompanied by and remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 18 or older. Hunters must be at least age 12. 7. We only allow the use of shoulder-fired muzzleloaders and rifled firearms. We prohibit possession of a pistol or shotgun while hunting. Muzzleloader firearms must be .40 caliber or larger, and modern-rifled firearms must be center fired and .22 caliber or larger. We prohibit loaded firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) in the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle (we define “loaded” as having rounds in the chamber or magazine or a firing cap on a muzzleloading firearm). We prohibit target practice or “sighting-in” on the refuge. 8. We allow a 9-day scouting period, ending 1 week prior to the commencement of the refuge deer hunting season. A permitted hunter and a limit of two nonpermitted individuals may enter the hunt units during the scouting period. We allow access to the units during the scouting period from legal sunrise to legal sunset. You must clearly display refuge-issued Hunter Vehicle Validation Tags/Scouting Permits (available from the refuge office) face up on the vehicle dashboard. 9. We only allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 hour before legal shooting hours during the permitted hunt season. All hunters must check out daily at the refuge check station at the end of their hunt or no later than 1 hour after legal shooting hours. 10. We allow vehicle parking at Unit 1 and Unit 6 designated parking areas and along the roadsides of General Brandt Road (FM 106), Buena Vista Road, Lakeside Road, and County Road (see §27.31 of this chapter). 11. We restrict vehicle access to service roads not closed by gates or signs (see §27.31 of this chapter). You must only access hunt units by foot or bicycle. 12. We allow hunting from portable stands or by stalking and still hunting. There is a limit of one blind or stand per permitted hunter. You must attach hunter identification (name, address, permit number, and phone number), to the blind or stand. We prohibit attaching blinds and stands to trees or making blinds and stands from natural vegetation (see §§32.2(i) and §27.51 of this chapter)). You must remove all blinds and stands (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the permitted hunt season. 13. We prohibit hunting with dogs. 14. Hunters must field-dress all harvested big game in the field and check the game at the refuge check station before removal from the refuge. You may quarter deer, feral pig, and nilgai antelope in the field as defined by State regulations. You may use a nonmotorized cart to assist with the transportation of harvested game animals. 15. We prohibit use of or hunting from any type of watercraft or floating device. 16. You must receive authorization from a refuge employee to enter closed refuge areas to retrieve harvested game. 17. We require written documentation from a licensed physician to certify a hunter as temporarily or permanently disabled or mobility impaired no later than 10 calendar days before the start of the scouting or hunt period. We allow the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), which excludes motorcycles and full-size passenger vehicles, for hunters with mobility impairments and other disabilities through the issuance of a Special Use Permit. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing and crabbing from Adoph Thomae Jr. County Park on San Martin Lake of the Bahia Grande Unit, and on the South Padre Island Unit year-round. 2. We require payment of an entry fee and boat launch at Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park. We allow access to the park between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. from June through October, and between 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. from November through May. 3. We only allow pole and line, rod and reel, hand line, dip net, or cast net for fishing. We prohibit the use of crab traps or pots for crabbing. Anglers must attend all fishing lines, crabbing equipment, or other fishing devices at all times. 4. We prohibit the taking and use of frog, salamander, and other amphibian as bait. 5. We allow the use of boats for sport fishing. You may launch boats at Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park. We only allow bank and wade fishing on the shoreline of San Martin Lake within the refuge boundary. We only allow access by foot behind posted refuge boundary signs. 6. We only allow camping at Adolph Thomae Jr. County Park. Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters to pay a fee and obtain a refuge hunt permit. All hunt fees are nonrefundable. We require hunters to possess and carry a signed (by permittee and an authorized refuge staff member) refuge hunt permit. 2. We allow hunting on areas of the refuge during limited periods of the State-designated hunting season. We publish these dates in the refuge hunting sheet. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 4. We require hunters to be at least age 12. Youth hunters, age 17 and younger must be under the supervision of an adult age 18 or older. 5. We determine the location and method of hunting each year and publish this information in the refuge hunting sheet. 6. We only allow parking in designated locations. 7. We allow the use of properly trained retrievers during these hunts. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunters to take white-tailed deer, feral hog, and nilgai antelope on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 through A3 and A5 through A7 apply. 2. We annually establish bag limits for white-tailed deer based on survey data provided by the State. We establish no bag limits for feral hog or nilgai antelope. 3. We require hunters to visibly wear 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of hunter orange, which includes wearing a minimum of 144 square inches (936 cm2) visible on the chest, a minimum of 144 square inches visible on the back, and a hunter-orange hat or cap visible on the head. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] McFaddin National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we will prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date. 2. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunting permit while hunting on all hunt units of the refuge. 3. Hunters must enter the refuge hunt units between 4 a.m. and 4. You may access hunt areas by foot, nonmotorized watercraft, outboard motorboat, or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 hp with direct drive with a propeller length of 48 inches (120 cm) or less. Engines may not exceed 2 cylinders and 484 cc. We prohibit all other motorized vehicles. We prohibit marsh buggies, ATVs, and personal watercraft (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 5. On inland waters of the refuge open to motorized boats, we restrict the use of boats powered by air-cooled or radiator-cooled engines to those powered by a single engine of 25 hp or less and utilizing a propeller 9 inches (22.5 cm) in diameter or less. 6. On inland waters of the refuge open to motorized boats, we restrict the operation of motorized boats to lakes, ponds, ditches, and other waterways. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats on or through emergent wetland vegetation. 7. We allow hunting in the Central Hunt Units daily during the September teal season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays of the regular waterfowl season. 8. We only allow hunting in the Spaced Hunt Units on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays of the regular waterfowl season. We require payment of a $10.00 daily fee to hunt the Spaced Hunt Units. We allow a maximum of four hunters per area. Hunters must possess and carry Special Fee Area Permits while hunting. 9. We allow daily hunting in the Mud Bayou Hunt Unit during the September teal season and on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of the regular waterfowl season. We allow access by foot from the beach on Middleton Levee, or by boat from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway via Mud Bayou. 10. Each youth hunter (age 17 and younger) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 18 or older. 11. We only allow shotguns for waterfowl hunting. 12. We only allow vehicular travel on designated roads and in parking areas. We prohibit blocking access to any road or trail entering or on the refuge (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 13. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. We allow portable blinds or temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove portable blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge daily. 14. The minimum permitted distance between hunt parties and between hunters and driveable roads and buildings is 200 yards (180 m). We prohibit hunting from roads or levees. 15. Dogs accompanying hunters must be under the immediate control of handlers at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 16. You must remove all decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge daily. We prohibit use of plastic flagging, reflectors, or reflective tape on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing and crabbing with pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. 2. We allow cast netting for bait for personal use along waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads. 3. We prohibit the use of trotlines, setlines, bows and arrows, gigs, or spears in inland waters. 4. We allow fishing and crabbing in 10–Mile Cut and Mud Bayou and in the following inland waters: Star Lake and Clam Lake. We also allow fishing and crabbing from the shoreline of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and along roadside ditches. 5. Conditions A5 and A6 apply. San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we will prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date. 2. We prohibit the building or use of pits and permanent blinds (see §§27.92 and 27.93 of this chapter). 3. We require permits and payment of fees for the Sargent Permit Waterfowl Hunt, Big Pond Hunt Area, and Light Goose Conservation Order Season Permit Hunt Area. Hunters must abide by all terms and conditions set by the permits. 4. We only allow the use of airboats in tidal navigable waters unless otherwise posted. 5. We prohibit target practice on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing only on the refuge portions of Cow Trap Lakes, Cedar Lakes, and along Cedar Lake Creek. 2. We prohibit the use of trotlines, sail lines, set lines, jugs, gigs, spears, bush hooks, snatch hooks, crossbows, or bows and arrows of any type. Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we will prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date. 2. Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge hunting permit while hunting on the refuge. 3. Hunters must enter the refuge hunt unit between 4 a.m. and 4. We allow hunting in portions of the refuge daily during the September teal season and on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays during the regular waterfowl season. 5. You may access hunt areas by foot, nonmotorized watercraft, outboard motorboat, or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 hp with direct drive with a propeller length of 48 inches (120 cm) or less. Engines may not exceed 2 cylinders and 484 cc. We prohibit all other motorized vehicles. We prohibit marsh buggies, ATVs, and personal watercraft (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 6. On inland waters of the refuge open to motorized boats, we restrict the use of boats powered by air-cooled or radiator-cooled engines to those powered by a single engine of 25 hp or less and utilizing a propeller 9 inches (22.5 cm) in diameter or less. 7. On inland waters of the refuge open to motorized boats, we restrict the operation of motorized boats to lakes, ponds, ditches, and other waterways. We prohibit the operation or motorized boats on or through emergent wetland vegetation. 8. Each youth hunter (age 17 and younger) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 18 or older. 9. We only allow shotguns for waterfowl hunting. 10. We only allow vehicle travel on designated roads and in designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit blocking access to any road or trail entering or on the refuge (see §27.31(h) of this chapter). 11. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. We allow portable binds or temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove portable blinds (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge daily. 12. The minimum distance between hunt parties is 200 yards (180 m). We prohibit hunting from roads or levees. 13. Dogs accompanying hunters must be under the immediate control of handlers at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 14. You must remove all decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge daily. We prohibit use of plastic flagging, reflectors, or reflective tape on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing and crabbing in inland waters with pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. 2. We only allow cast netting for bait by individuals along waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads. 3. We prohibit the use of trotlines, setlines, bows and arrows, gigs, or spears in inland waters. 4. Conditions A6 and A7 apply. Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting on Champion Lake by drawing. 2. We require an application fee for participants to enter the drawing. After the State announces hunting dates, we will issue a refuge permit to those drawn. The hunter must possess and carry the permit at all times when hunting. 3. We only allow hunting on Champion Lake Saturdays and Sundays during the State duck season. Hunters may not enter the refuge until 5 a.m. and must be off the hunt area by 12 p.m. (noon). 4. We only allow portable blinds. Hunters must remove all blinds, decoys, shell casings, and other personal equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge each day. 5. We limit motors to 10 hp or less. 6. We allow retrievers, but they must be under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. 7. Each youth hunter (age 17 and under) must remain within sight and normal voice contact and under supervision of an adult age 18 or older. 8. Hunt parties must keep a minimum distance of 150 yards (135 m) between them. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting for squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require participants to pay an application fee to enter the hunt permit drawing. We issue a refuge permit to the individuals whose names are drawn. Successful participants must possess and carry these permits at all times. Permits are nontransferable. 2. We allow hunting during a designated 23-day season. Hunters may enter the refuge and park in an assigned parking area no earlier than 4:30 a.m. We allow hunting from 3. We prohibit hunting along refuge roads. 4. We prohibit the use of dogs, feeders, baiting (see §32.2(h)), campsites, fires (see §27.95(a) of this chapter), horses, bicycles, and all-terrain vehicles. 5. We restrict weapons to shotguns and rimfires. 6. Youth hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. 7. The minimum distance we allow between hunt parties is 200 yards (180 m). We require hunters to visibly wear 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of hunter-orange, which includes wearing a minimum of 144 square inches (936 cm2 ) visible on the chest, a minimum of 144 square inches visible on the back, and a hunter orange hat or cap visible on the head. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions B1, B2, B4, B6, and B7 apply. 2. We only allow temporary blinds. We prohibit hunting or blind erection along refuge roads. 3. We restrict weapon type used depending on unit hunted. We publish this information on the refuge permit (you must possess and carry) and in the refuge hunt brochure. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on most refuge tracts in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing with pole and line, rod and reel, or hand-held line. 2. We prohibit the use of trotlines, setlines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, fish traps, crab/crawfish traps or nets. 3. We prohibit the harvesting of frog or turtle (see §27.21 of this chapter). 4. We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 5. We limit motors to a maximum of 10 hp. We prohibit fishing or enter within 200 yards (180 m) of an established bird rookery from March through the end of June. Check at refuge headquarters for rookery locations. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29076, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6698, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 62 FR 47382, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46921, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30792, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56408, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46361, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58950, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54457, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54192, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and tundra swan on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters may not shoot or hunt within 100 yards (90 m) of principal refuge roads (the tour route). 2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 3. Hunters may not use pits or permanent blinds. 4. Airboats are permitted only in Unit 9 and in Block C of the Refuge. 5. You may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge by 2 hours after legal sunset. We prohibit leaving decoys, boats, vehicles, and other personal property on the refuge overnight (see §27.93 of this chapter). 6. Hunters may only park in designated parking sites. 7. Any person entering, using or occupying the refuge for waterfowl hunting must abide by all the terms and conditions in the Refuge Hunting Brochure. 8. When hunters are in their vehicles, at parking lots, or traveling on Refuge roads, all firearms must be completely unloaded (including the magazine) and cased or dismantled. 9. You may only possess 10 shells while hunting on or within 50 feet (15 m) from the center of Unit 1A or 2C dike. B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt pheasants on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. 2. Pheasants may not be taken with a shotgun of any description capable of holding more than three shells, unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler, incapable of removal without disassembling the gun, so its total capacity does not exceed three shells. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Fishermen may fish on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Fishermen may fish year-round in designated areas of the Refuge. Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of ducks and coots on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and the following conditions: 1. All hunters must register individually at the visitor information station before entering the open hunting area and prior to exiting the refuge. 2. We do not allow hunters or dogs to enter closed areas to retrieve birds. 3. You may only possess firearms legally used to hunt waterfowl unless you case or break them down. 4. You may construct nonpermanent blinds. You must remove all blinds constructed out of materials other than vegetation at the end of a hunt day. 5. We allow use of small boats (15′ or less). We do not allow gasoline motors and air boats. 6. You may enter the refuge 2 hours prior to sunrise and must exit the refuge by 1 7. We have a Special Blind Area for use by the disabled. We prohibit trespass for any reason by any individual not registered to utilize that area. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Ouray National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, and goose within Leota Bottom in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of the Green River in Leota Bottom. 2. We close the Green River within the refuge boundaries to hunting. 3. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 4. We prohibit pits and permanent blinds. 5. You may use portable blinds or blinds constructed of natural dead vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). 6. You must remove all decoys, shell casings, portable and temporary blinds, and other personal equipment (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. 7. We prohibit operation of a gas-powered boat or vehicle within Leota Bottom. 8. We prohibit possession or consumption of any alcoholic beverage while hunting (see §32.2(j)). 9. During hunting season the refuge is open from 1 10. We prohibit possession of a loaded firearm in your vehicle. You must unload, case, or dismantle all firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) when traveling through the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasants within Leota, Johnson, Brennan, and portions of Wyasket Bottoms (the southern portion of Wyasket Bottom and all of Woods Bottom are leased Ute Tribal lands that require special permitting by the Ute Tribe) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 2. We prohibit hunting the islands and sandbars within the Green River. 3. We prohibit hunting pheasants with a shotgun capable of holding more than three shells. 4. We prohibit hunting of turkey and quail. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer within Leota, Johnson, Brennan, and the northern portion of Wyasket Bottom (the southern portion of Wyaket Bottom and all of Woods Bottom are leased Ute Tribal lands that require special permitting by the Ute Tribe) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may hunt with the aid of a temporary tree stand that does not require drilling or nailing into the tree. 2. You must remove your tree stand (see §27.93 of this chapter) no later than the last day of the hunting season for which you have a tag. 3. We prohibit hunting on the islands and sandbars within the Green River. 4. We prohibit hunting of pronghorn and elk. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing within and on the banks of the Green River (the southernmost portion of the Green River within the Refuge Boundary requires a Ute Tribe fishing permit) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit fishing on or from the diked interior impoundments or canals. 2. You may only fish with the aid of a pole, hook, and line. We prohibit trot lines, bow and arrows, spears, spear guns, cross bows, and firearms. 3. You must release unharmed any of the four endangered fish if caught (razorback sucker, Colorado pike minnow, humpbacked chub, or bonytailed chub). [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 6699, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62047, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46398, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30792, May 12, 2000; 67 FR 58950, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54462, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, brant, merganser, coot, woodcock, and snipe in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Waterfowl—For the hunting of goose, brant, duck, merganser, and coot we divide the refuge into six discrete waterfowl hunting units: the Delta Lakeshore Area, the Saxes Pothole/Creek and Shad Island Area, the Junior Waterfowl Hunting Area (including Long Marsh Bay, Patrick Marsh, and Charcoal Creek), the Long Marsh Channel and Metcalfe Island Area, and the Maquam Swamp Area. Conditions for each area are as follows: i. Delta Lakeshore Area includes lakeshore areas from Shad Island to the south side of Martindale Point but does not include Saxes Pothole/Creek and Shad Island Pothole. a. We prohibit blind staking, permanent blinds, or unattended decoys. b. We prohibit jump shooting within 200 yards (180 m) of a party hunting from a boat or blind. c. We do not require a refuge permit to hunt in this area. d. This area is available to youth waterfowl hunters on Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend. e. We prohibit entering closed areas of the refuge for any reason, except for the recovery of legally harvested animals, and in that case you may not carry a weapon (see §27.42(a) of this chapter). f. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunting areas before a particular season opens but in no case before September 1. We do not require a hunting permit for scouting. ii. Maquam Shore Area encompasses a 30-acre area along the lakeshore of Maquam Bay and is bounded by private land on the west and a Vermont wildlife management area on the east. a. Conditions A1i(a–f) apply. iii. Saaxes Pothole/Creek and Shad Island Pothole encompasses Saxes Creek, Saxes Pothole, and Shad Island Pothole. This is a controlled hunting area. We stake and make available five zones (numbered 1–5) to five hunting parties in Saxe's Pothole, zone 6 is staked and available to one hunting party in Shad Island Pothole. a. A hunting party consists of the hunter named on the permit and one guest hunter per zone per day. Nonhunters may accompany a hunting party. b. Each hunting party must possess and carry a permit for the specific zone on the specific day they are hunting in this area. Permits are not transferable. c. You may obtain permits for the period from the opening day of duck hunting season through the first Sunday of the duck hunting season, and for the second weekend of the duck hunting season through application to a preseason lottery. During the years when the State elects to have a split season, you may also obtain your permits for the second opening day through the following Sunday through application to the preseason lottery. On all other hunt days, you must acquire permits through self-registration at the Mac's Bend Landing no earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting time on the day of the hunt. d. Hunters selected during the preseason lottery must pay a $10 fee. The refuge must receive the fee no earlier than 2 days before the opening of the season or forfeit the permit, which we will then make available to other hunters on a first-come, first-served basis. The fee is paid for any permit assigned before the day of the hunt. There is no fee for any permit obtained on the day of the hunt. e. On those days that we draw permits by preseason lottery, hunters must sign in at the Mac's Bend Landing by 7 a.m. before going to the assigned zone. After 7 a.m. other hunters may sign in, self-register, and use unoccupied zones. f. At the end of each daily hunt, you must sign out and deposit a report of hunt success at the Mac's Bend Landing. When you sign out, another party may sign in and use the vacated zone. You must sign out of a zone at Mac's Bend Landing prior to occupying a different hunting site in any of the controlled hunting areas. g. You must hunt within 100 feet (30 m) of a numbered stake corresponding to your assigned zone. We prohibit jump shooting. h. You must use a retrieving dog. i. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot shells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per day. j. This area is open on a first-come, first-served basis to youth waterfowl hunters during the annual 2-day special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend conducted in late September. We will hold no preseason drawing and assess no fee, however, youth hunters must self-register and submit a report of their hunt. k. We prohibit entering closed areas of the refuge for any reason, except for the recovery of legally harvested animals, and in that case we prohibit carrying a weapon (see §27.42(a) of this chapter). l. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunting areas before a particular season opens but in no case before September 1. We do not require a hunting permit for scouting. iv. Junior Waterfowl Hunting Area encompasses Long Marsh Bay, Patrick Marsh and that portion of Charcoal Creek south of Vermont Route 78. This is a controlled hunting area. We establish 11 blind sites for use by junior waterfowl hunters, blind sites 4–8 in Long Marsh Bay, blind sites C-F in Charcoal Creek, and blind sites A-B in Patrick Marsh. a. Junior waterfowl hunters (ages 12–15, inclusive, at the time of the hunt) following successful completion of the annual training program (usually held the third or fourth Saturday in August) vie for blind site assignments during a lottery drawing at the conclusion of the training. The 11 blind sites are available exclusively to these junior waterfowl hunters and their mentors the first 4 Saturdays and Sundays of the duck season. b. As an incentive to the adult volunteers who serve as mentors to junior waterfowl hunters, they will vie for blind site assignments during a lottery drawing at the conclusion of the annual junior waterfowl hunter training for the use of blind sites in the junior hunt area on the first Wednesday following the second weekend of the season. This day is known as Mentor Day. We will collect no fee from mentors for this hunt day. We will make available blinds not assigned because of this lottery to other adult hunters via a preseason lottery. c. Following the use of the blind sites in this area by junior hunters and junior hunter mentors, all blind sites are then available to all adult hunters by permit awarded via a preseason lottery for the second Wednesday following the second weekend of the duck season; and on weekends following the junior hunt by a first-come, first-served, self-registration, and permitting basis at the refuge headquarters. d. Hunters, including junior hunters, with preregistered permits must sign in at refuge headquarters no later than 7 a.m. on the date of their scheduled hunt. After 7 a.m. other hunters may sign in, self-register, and use unoccupied blind sites. Only junior hunters may hunt on the first 4 Saturdays and Sundays of the season. e. Each junior hunter must possess and carry a free permit for the assigned blind site and day. On Mentor Day, mentors must also possess and carry this free permit for the assigned blind site. Each adult hunting party must possess and carry a permit for the blind site and day they are hunting. Permits are not transferable. f. The mentor must accompany the junior hunter who completed the training program with him or her. We include the mentor on the permit assigned to the junior hunter. A mentor may simultaneously oversee up to two junior hunters at one blind site. g. Each adult hunter, except mentors on Mentor Day, must pay $10 for each permit issued because of the preseason lottery. Permits acquired by self-registration are free. h. Only junior hunters may discharge a firearm in this area during the junior hunt periods. i. We allow and recommend hunting from portable blinds and boat blinds constructed and place by the refuge for the junior waterfowl hunting program at some of the blind sites. Junior hunters, with the approval of the refuge manager, may construct stationary blinds and leave them in place for the duration of the season. Otherwise, we prohibit permanent blinds. j. All hunting must take place within 100 feet (30 m) of the stake marking the blind area. We prohibit jump shooting. k. This area is available to refuge-trained junior waterfowl hunters during the Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend in late September. l. Shooting hours are from legal opening time until 11 a.m. m. Hunters must deposit the Hunt Success Report portion of their permit at refuge headquarters at the end of the hunt. n. A small flat-bottom boat, car-top boat, or canoe is necessary for access to Charcoal Creek and Patrick Marsh blind sites. Access is available at the Charcoal Creek crossing on Vermont Route 78 or from a pulloff on Route 78 about 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km) east of the Charcoal Creek access. o. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot shells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per day. p. A hunting party consists of the hunter named on the permit and one guest hunter per blind site per day. Junior hunters may not invite a guest hunter unless it another refuge-trained junior hunter. Nonhunters may accompany a hunting party. q. You must use at least six decoys. r. We prohibit entry to closed areas of the refuge for any reason, except for the recovery of legally harvested animals, and in that case you may not carry a weapon (see §27.42(a) of this chapter). s. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunting areas before a particular season opens but in no case before September 1. We do not require a hunting permit for scouting. v. Long Marsh Channel and Metcalfe Island encompasses the Metcalfe Island Pothole and Long Marsh Channel. This is a controlled hunting area. We established three blind sites, designated 1–3, in Long Marsh Channel. We established three blind sites, designated 8–10, on Metcalfe Island. a. We will limit hunting to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the waterfowl hunting season for duck. b. You may obtain permits for the first 5 days of the duck season through application to a preseason lottery. The procedure described in the Saxes Pothole/Creek and Shad Island controlled hunt area apply. Following the first 5 days, hunters may acquire permits on a first-come, first-served basis with self-service permitting and sign in at the Mac's Bend Landing, no more than 2 hours before legal shooting time. c. Hunters selected during the preseason lottery must pay a $10 fee. The refuge must receive the fee no less than 2 days before the opening of the season or the permit will be forfeited and made available first to standby hunters identified at the time of the drawing, and second to other hunters on a first-come, first-served basis. The fee is paid for any permit assigned before the day of the hunt. There is no fee for any permit obtained on the day of the hunt. d. On those days that we draw permits by preseason lottery, hunters must sign in at the Mac's Bend Landing by 7 a.m. before going to the assigned zone. After 7 a.m., other hunters may sign in, self-register, and use unoccupied zones. e. Shooting hours will be from f. At the end of each daily hunt, you must sign out and deposit a report of hunt success at the Mac's Bend Landing. When a party signs out, another party may sign in and use the vacated zone. Hunters must sign out of a zone at Mac's Bend Landing prior to occupying a different hunting site in any of the controlled hunting areas. g. You must hunt within 100 feet (30 m) of a numbered stake corresponding to your assigned zone. h. You must use a retrieving dog. i. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot shells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per day. j. We prohibit permanent blinds. k. We prohibit jump shooting. l. You must use at least six decoys. m. You must use a boat to hunt at each of these blind sites. n. This area is open on a first-come, first-served basis to youth waterfowl hunters during the annual 2-day special Youth Waterfowl Hunting Weekend conducted in late September. We will hold no preseason drawing and assess no fee, however, youth hunters must self-register and submit a report of their hunt. o. We will close this area to waterfowl hunting during split seasons when goose are the only waterfowl that hunters may legally take. p. We prohibit entry to closed areas of the refuge for any reason, except for the recovery of legally harvested animals, and in that case you may not carry a weapon (see §27.42 of this chapter). q. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunting areas before a particular season opens but in no case before September 1. We do not require a hunting permit for scouting. vi. Marquam Swamp Area encompasses about 200 acres (80 ha) west of the Central Vermont Railroad and south of Coleman's inholding and is open to migratory bird hunting with the following special requirements: a. Conditions A1ia and A1ic through A1 if apply. b. You must use a retrieving dog. c. We prohibit hunting within the area encompassing the headquarters nature trail. We identify this area with “No Hunting Zone” signs. 2. Other migratory birds (including woodcock and common snipe): i. The open area consists of the Delta Lakeshore Waterfowl Hunting Area excluding the Saxe's Creek/Pothole and Shad Island Pothole controlled areas. ii. You may hunt woodcock and snipe in the Maquam Swamp Area, but you must have a retriever. iii. We do not require a permit to hunt woodcock and snipe in these areas. iv. Conditions A1ie and A1if apply. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbits, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, and gray squirrels on open areas of the refuge (designated in B2 below) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must obtain a permit at refuge headquarters prior to hunting, and you must hold a valid State hunting license. We will collect a $10 fee for each permit issued. The permit applies for the calendar year of issue. 2. You may pursue upland game: east of the Missisquoi River and north of Goose Bay Pool (as indicated by public hunting area signs), on Shad Island, on all refuge lands west of Tabor Road, and on all refuge lands between Tabor Road and the Central Vermont Railroad bed to the east, except the marked area encompassing the headquarters nature trail and the land east of Charcoal Creek and north of the marked boundary near Coleman's inholding. We mark the headquarters trail area with “No Hunting Zone” signs. 3. We only allow shotguns or muzzleloaders on open areas east of the Missisquoi River and on Shad Island. 4. You must use approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) for the shotgun hunting of all upland game species except deer. 5. We prohibit hunting from the end of snowshoe hare and rabbit season through September 1. 6. We require you to submit an annual report of the results of your hunt by December 31. Failure to do so will result in denial of a permit the following year. 7. We prohibit entry into closed areas of the refuge for any reason, except for the recovery of legally harvested animals, and in that case you may not carry a weapon (see §27.42(a) of this chapter). 8. Unarmed hunters may scout open hunting areas before a particular season opens but in no case before September 1. We do not require a hunting permit for scouting. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions; 1. We prohibit hunting of bear, moose, or turkey. 2. You must obtain a permit at refuge headquarters prior to hunting, and you must hold a valid State hunting license. We will collect a $10 fee for each permit issued. The permit applies for the calendar year of issue. Permits issued to youth hunters (licensed hunters age 16 and under) for the Youth Deer Hunting Weekend are free. 3. You may pursue deer during State-designated archery and regular firearms seasons: east of the Missisquoi River and north of Goose Bay Pool (as indicated by public hunting area signs), on Shad Island, on all refuge lands west of Tabor Road, and on all refuge lands between Tabor Road and the Central Vermont Railroad bed to the east, except the marked safety zone encompassing the headquarters nature trail and the land east of Charcoal Creek and north of the marked boundary near Coleman's inholding. 4. We only allow shotguns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment on open areas east and north of Vermont Route 78. We prohibit rifles in these areas at any time. 5. During the State-designated muzzleloader season and Youth Deer Hunting Weekend, you may hunt the entire area north of the line of public hunting area signs west of Mudgett Island, and all of Metcalfe Island, in addition to the open areas described in C3 above. 6. During the State regular firearms season, Youth Deer Hunting Weekend, and muzzleloader big game season, you must wear in a visible manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material. 7. You may use portable tree stands in accordance with State regulations guiding their use on State Wildlife Management Areas. We require written approval from the refuge manager on your big game hunting permit prior to leaving a stand or blind unattended. We prohibit permanent stands and blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter). 8. Conditions B6, B7, and B8 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on areas described below in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow sport fishing by boat in the west branch, east branch and main channel of the Missisquoi River, Dead Creek, and shallow water areas of the Missisquoi River delta from Goose Bay to Charcoal Creek (north of Vermont Route 78) with the following exceptions: i. We close the following areas from ice out to July 15—Goose Bay, Saxes Creek and Pothole, Metcalfe Island Pothole, Long Marsh Channel, and Clark Marsh. ii. We close the following areas from Labor Day to December 31—Long Marsh Bay and Long Marsh Channel. 2. We allow bank fishing along Charcoal Creek where it passes under Route 78, and along the shoreline of the Missisquoi River from refuge headquarters to Mac's Bend boat launch. Bank fishing is accessible only by foot along the Missisquoi River from Louie's Landing to Mac's Bend. 3. We prohibit fishing from any dike or from within any water management unit or any other area not specifically designated as being open under D1 and D2 above. 4. We allow ice fishing in open areas described in D1 above. 5. We allow bow fishing from a boat on refuge waters that are open to fishing as described in D1 above. 6. We prohibit taking fish with firearms within refuge boundaries. 7. We allow boat launching from Louie's Landing year-round. We allow boat launching from Mac's Bend boat launch area from September through November inclusive. 8. Anglers may collect minnows in accordance with State regulations from refuge open fishing areas for personal use. We prohibit collection of more than 2 quarts (1.9 l) per day from the refuge. 9. We authorize commercial bait dealers to take and transport minnows in excess of 2 quarts (1.9 l) per day only after acquiring a refuge Special Use Permit that will contain the following special conditions: i. We require a $35 fee for the Special Use Permit. ii. The permittee must possess and carry a Commercial Bait Dealer's Permit from the Vermont Commissioner of Fish. iii. Excessive fish mortality and waste, as determined by the refuge manager, will result in revocation of the Special Use Permit and denial of future permit applications. iv. The permittee must remove all traps and holding cages (see §27.93 of this chapter) within 1 week of permanent freeze up. v. The Special Use Permit must be in the possession of the permittee or an employee of the permitee on site while on the refuge and is not transferable to another individual or party. vi. The Special Use Permit does not grant or imply permission to obstruct any refuge road, parking area, boat launch, or waterway at any time. vii. The permittee must keep all equipment used clean so as not to introduce aquatic nuisance species. The permittee must not clean or empty tanks and other equipment used into refuge waters. viii. Failure to comply with conditions of the Special Use Permit will result in its revocation and the denial of future permit applications. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29077, May 18, 1993; 60 FR 62047, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, 1996; 65 FR 30792, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56409, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54462, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [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 in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close the refuge to all other public uses beginning at legal sunrise on the first Saturday of October through legal sunset of the following Saturday. 2. We require a Special Use Hunting Permit. You must carry the signed permit on your person while hunting. We issue permits on the day of the hunt at the Refuge Check Station. 3. We only allow shotguns 20 gauge or larger (loaded with buckshot or rifled slugs) and bow and arrow. We prohibit possession of loaded firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) or nocked arrows on refuge roads and Refuge Proclamation Waters. 4. We prohibit the use of dogs to hunt deer or feral hog. 5. You must be at least age 18 to hunt without an accompanying, qualified adult. Youths between ages 12 and 18 may only hunt when accompanied by a licensed nonhunting adult who is age 21 or older. 6. You must visibly wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, blaze-orange material on your head, chest, and back (the equivalent of a hat and vest for each hunter). 7. We reserve Hunting Zone 5 for use by nonambulatory hunters. We define a “nonambulatory” hunter as “any person who presents a medical doctor's written statement that said person is permanently unable to walk.” Zone 5 will be available to the general public only when nonambulatory hunters are not present. 8. We will decide reservations for hunt days and zones by a computerized lottery at the refuge headquarters in mid-September. You may obtain a hunt application by calling the Back Bay Refuge headquarters at (757) 721–2412 during August. 9. We restrict scouting to the week prior to the refuge hunt. We restrict access to hunting zones to travel by bicycle or on foot. Scouts must wear 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of visible blaze orange. We prohibit weapons see §27.42(a) of this chapter) during scouting. Scouts must notify refuge staff daily prior to both entering and leaving a hunt zone. 10. You must register at the Refuge Entrance Fee Booth between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on the day of the hunt. After 5 a.m., we will allow standby hunters to fill vacant slots in a separate lottery. All hunters must check out at the Check Station no later than 6 p.m. 11. Transportation to Hunt Zone 7 (Long Island) is only by car-top boat (canoe, punt, row-boat, etc.) or from the canoe/kayak launch at refuge headquarters. Hunter-provided boats must meet Coast Guard safety requirements. We prohibit boats on trailers. 12. A Safety Zone runs from the Check Station to north of the headquarters parking lot. We prohibit hunting or discharging of firearms/bow and arrows within the Safety Zone. We prohibit retrieval of crippled game from a No Hunting Area or Safety Zone without the consent of the refuge employee on duty at the Check Station. 13. You must use safety belts at all times while you are in a tree stand. 14. We close the “Hacking Tower” in Hunt Zone 3 to public access. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing, noncommercial crabbing, and clamming on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We close all areas within the hunting zones, as well as the refuge oceanfront, to fishing, crabbing, and clamming during the annual refuge white-tailed deer and feral hog hunt, beginning at legal sunrise on the first Saturday in October through legal sunset of the following Saturday. 2. You must attend all fishing lines and crab pots at all times. 3. We prohibit on-site cleaning of fish. 4. We prohibit the taking of amphibian, reptile, marine mammal, aquatic invertebrate, or any other marine organism from refuge lands or waters. 5. We allow sportfishing, crabbing, and clamming access to Back Bay from the refuge headquarters parking lot only by foot, bicycle, and hand-launched, nontrailered boat. 6. We only allow surf fishing, crabbing, and clamming south of the refuge's beach access ramp. 7. For sportfishing in D Pool and at Horn Point: i. We only allow fishing from the docks or banks. We prohibit boats, canoes, or kayaks on refuge pools and impoundments. ii. We prohibit live minnows or other live bait fish for fishing in refuge pools and impoundments. iii. We require barbless or flattened hooks for all fishing. iv. Smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, and pickerel are catch-and-release only. The daily creel limit for D Pool for other species is a maximum combination of any 10 fish. v. Parking for mobility-impaired visitors is available adjacent to the dock at D Pool. We require all other visitors to hike or bicycle. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory duck, goose, swan, coot, and rail on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the State seasons on designated areas of the refuge within Wildcat Marsh, Morris Island, Assawoman Island, and Metompkin Island Divisions in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry while hunting on the refuge written authorization from the refuge. You may obtain hunting brochures containing an application for permission to hunt from the refuge administration building during normal business hours. The refuge administration office has available hunting brochures containing application procedures, seasons, bag limits, methods of hunting, maps depicting areas open to hunting, and the terms and conditions under which we issue hunting permits. 2. Each youth hunter (under age 18) must remain within sight and normal voice contact and under direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. The supervising adult must also possess and carry a State hunting license and a refuge permit. 3. You may only access hunting areas by boat. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while hunting duck, goose, swan, coot, and rail. 5. You may erect portable blinds and deploy decoys, but you must remove the blinds and decoys (see §27.93 of this chapter) daily. 6. You may use trained dogs to assist in the retrieval of harvested birds. 7. You must complete a harvest report card, provided by the refuge, after each hunt period. You must return the harvest report card to the refuge within 15 days of your permitted hunt. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and sika in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. General hunt information: i. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. We issue the permits based on a computer lottery system. You may obtain permit applications from the refuge administration office during normal business hours. Hunting brochures containing hunting application procedures, seasons, bag limits, methods of hunting, maps depicting areas open to hunting, and the terms and conditions under which we issue hunting permits are available from the refuge administration office. ii. You must be age 12 or older to hunt on the refuge. An adult age 18 or older must accompany hunters under age 18. The supervising adult must also possess and carry a State hunting license and refuge permit. iii. You must attend a hunt orientation. We conduct orientations beginning at 10 a.m. Sundays and Wednesdays throughout the hunt season. We allow scouting from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. following each orientation. iv. You must sign in at the hunter registration station prior to entering your hunt zone and sign out upon exiting your hunt zone. All hunters must sign out no later than 2 hours after the end of the hunt day. v. You must check all harvested animals at the refuge's official check station. vi. You must make a reasonable effort to recover wounded animals from the field and must notify the check station personnel immediately if you are not able to recover a wounded animal. vii. We prohibit crossing water management areas unless you are retrieving a harvested animal. viii. We prohibit use of a boat, all-terrain vehicle, bicycle, or saddled animal to access or travel within your hunt zone (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). ix. We allow the use of a portable tree stand. 2. Archery hunt information: i. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and sika with bow and arrow in designated areas of the refuge. ii. You may not nock an arrow within 50 feet (15 m) of the centerline of any road. iii. During the sika archery season, you may take up to five sika daily, two of which may be antlered. In addition, you may take antlerless white-tailed deer in accordance with State regulations. iv. We prohibit deer drives. v. You must print your full name in a permanent manner near the fletching on each arrow shaft used for hunting. vi. We reserve Zone 2 for hunters confined to wheelchairs. Hunters confined to wheelchairs must remain on the paved trail or overlook platform on Woodland Trail. Hunters confined to wheelchairs who require assistance retrieving or dressing harvested animals must have a nonhunting assistant available. 3. Firearm hunt information: i. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and sika with firearms in designated areas of the refuge. ii. You must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of visible blaze-orange material consisting of a vest and hat or a jacket and hat. iii. You may use any firearm allowed by State law in designated areas of the refuge. We restrict other areas of the refuge to shotgun and muzzleloading firearms only. We restrict shotgun ammunition to slugs, 00 buckshot, or 000 buckshot. You must unload and either case or disassemble firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) in vehicles. iv. We prohibit possession of a loaded firearm within 50 feet (15 m) of the centerline of any road. v. During the sika firearm season, you may take up to five sika daily, two of which may be antlered. In addition, hunters may take antlerless white-tailed deer in accordance with State regulations on the first day of designated white-tailed deer hunt periods. If you take an antlerless white-tailed deer on the first day of your hunt, you may take antlered white-tailed deer or any sika, not to exceed prescribed bag limits, on the second day of your hunt period. If you do not take an antlerless white-tailed deer on the first day of your hunt period, you may only take antlerless white-tailed deer or any sika, not to exceed prescribed bag limits, on the second day of your hunt period. vi. You must have a 4-wheel drive vehicle to hunt in zones 10, 10a, and Tom's Cove Hook. All oversand vehicles must carry a shovel, jack, tow rope or chain, board or similar support for the jack, and a low pressure tire gauge. vii. We reserve zone 2 for hunters confined to wheelchairs. Those hunters must remain on the paved trail or overlook platform on Woodland Trial. They may use any firearm allowed by State law while hunting from the overlook platform. We restrict other areas of the zone to shotgun and muzzleloading firearms only. Hunters confined to wheelchairs who require assistance retrieving and/or dressing harvested animals must have a nonhunting assistant available. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing, crabbing, and clamming from the shoreline of the refuge in designated areas of Tom's Cove, Swan's Cove, and the Atlantic Ocean in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may not enter any water management areas. 2. You must attend minnow traps, crab traps, crab pots, and handlines at all times. 3. You must possess and carry a refuge permit to surf fish after hours while fishing. Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery and shotgun hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. There are 12 days of archery and 7 days of shotgun hunting that occur during the State hunting season. 2. You must hunt white-tailed deer in designated zones. You must possess and carry a refuge permit to hunt that serves as your pass to enter your hunt zone. The permit fee is $15.00 for each hunt. 3. You must be at least age 18 to hunt without an accompanying, qualified adult. Youth hunters between ages 12 and 17 may only hunt when accompanied by an adult age 21 or older who must possess and carry a valid hunting license. The minimum age for hunters is 12. 4. You must sign in before entering the hunt zone and sign out upon leaving the zone. 5. We allow portable tree stands, but you must remove them (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. You must use safety straps while in tree stands. We prohibit tree stands attached with nails, wire, screws, or bolts (see §32.2(i)). 6. You must bring all deer harvested to the refuge check station before the end of hunt day for inspection by refuge personnel. 7. We prohibit the use of organized drives for taking or attempting to take game. 8. We prohibit nocked arrows in your vehicle or outside your hunt zone. 9. For the firearm hunt, we allow shotgun hunting in zones 1–4. We allow archery hunting in zone 5 during the firearm season. 10. We only allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larger, loaded with buckshot during the firearm season. 11. During the firearm hunt, you must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of a blaze-orange material consisting of a hat and vest or jacket. Blaze-orange camouflage is not acceptable. 12. You must unload and case or disassemble firearms see §27.42(b) of this chapter) in vehicles. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and bear on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. 2. We allow shotguns, 20 gauge or larger, loaded with buckshot and/or rifled slugs, and bows and arrows. 3. We prohibit dogs. 4. We require all hunters to wear 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material in a visible manner during firearms big game season. 5. We require hunters to sign in and out each hunt day. 6. We prohibit possession of loaded firearms (see §27.42 of this chapter) (ammunition in the chamber, magazine, or clip), or loaded bow on or within 50 feet (15 m) of a refuge road, including roads closed to vehicles. 7. We prohibit hunters to shoot onto or across refuge roads, including roads closed to vehicles. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow fishing in Lake Drummond and in the Feeder Ditch on the east side of Lake Drummond during daylight hours. 2. We prohibit bank fishing. 3. You must attend all fishing lines. 4. We require permits for vehicular access to the boat ramp on Interior Ditch Road on the west side of Lake Drummond. James River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require firearm hunters to purchase a refuge hunt permit at the Refuge Hunter Check Station on the morning of each hunt on a first-come, first-served basis. The hunter must possess and carry the permit while on refuge property. 2. We require archery hunters to purchase a refuge hunt permit by mail by the designated application deadline. The hunter must possess and carry the permit while on refuge property. 3. We allow the use of shotguns (20 gauge or larger, loaded with buckshot only), muzzleloaders, and bows and arrows on designated refuge hunt days. 4. You may take two deer of either sex per day. 5. We prohibit dogs. 6. We only allow portable tree stands that you must remove (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each hunt day. 7. During firearms season, all hunters must wear in a visible manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material. 8. During archery only season, archers must wear in a visible manner a solid-colored, hunter-orange hat or cap while moving to and from their stand. 9. We require that firearm hunters remain within 25 feet (7.5 m) of their assigned stand unless tracking or retrieving a wounded deer. 10. We allow hunters to retrieve wounded deer from closed areas with prior consent from a refuge employee only. 11. We require hunters to unload all weapons while on the refuge (see §27.42(b) of this chapter), except when at their assigned stand. 12. We prohibit the discharge of firearm or archery equipment across or within refuge roads, including roads closed to vehicles. 13. You must be at least age 18 to hunt without an accompanying, qualified adult. Youth hunters between ages 12 and 17 may only hunt when accompanied by an adult age 21 or older, who must also possess and carry a valid hunting license. The minimum age for hunters is 12. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Hunters must sign and carry a Refuge Deer Hunting Permit while hunting on the refuge. 2. We allow the use of shotguns, muzzleloading rifles/shotguns, and bows. We prohibit the use of all other rifles and pistols. 3. We allow access to hunting areas from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. 4. We prohibit marking of trees or vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter) with blazes, flagging, or other marking devices. 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 from March 15 through October 15. 2. You must attend all fishing lines. 3. We do not allow airboats. Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State and County regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. 2. We select hunters by lottery. Contact the refuge office for information on application dates. 3. We send applicants an information packet detailing specific dates, details, and requirements for the hunt, including, but not limited to: hunt dates, hunt areas, bag restrictions, weapon certification requirements and locations, orientation dates/times, scouting date(s), check station location, and maps. 4. Hunters must certify/qualify weapons and ammunition and attend an orientation session prior to issuance of a permit. 5. Hunters must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of visible solid hunter-orange clothing and a hunter-orange hat. 6. We may close areas of the refuge to hunting. We will identify these areas on the maps in the information packet and review them during orientation. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State and County regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. 2. We select hunters by lottery. Contact the refuge office for information on application dates. 3. We send applicants an information packet detailing specific dates, details, and requirements for the hunt, including, but not limited to: hunt dates, hunt areas, bag restrictions, weapon certification requirements and locations, orientation dates/times, scouting date(s), check station location, and maps. 4. Hunters must certify/qualify weapons and ammunition and attend an orientation session prior to issuance of a permit. 5. Hunters must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of visible solid hunter-orange clothing and a hunter-orange hat. 6. We may close areas of the refuge to hunting. We will identify these areas on the maps in the information packet and review them during orientation. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, gallinule, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a signed Special Use Hunting Permit while hunting waterfowl on the refuge. We only open the Cow Island area of the refuge to waterfowl hunting. We close all other areas of the refuge to all public entry. 2. We limit hunting parties to three individuals hunting at one blind site. 3. You may hunt from: the location of your choice, unimproved shore locations, camouflaged boats (float blinds) anchored to the shore, or temporary blinds erected on the interior of the island. 4. We prohibit permanent blinds/structures on the refuge. 5. We prohibit jump-shooting. 6. Except for peak use days, we restrict waterfowl hunting to three mornings per week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings until 12 p.m. (noon) local time. We prohibit hunting on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. 7. On all hunt days, hunters must retrieve and remove all decoys, temporary blinds, and equipment and leave Cow Island by 1 p.m. (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 8. We define peak use days as the waterfowl season opening days and some Federal holidays. We will define peak use dates for the current season after the State establishes its waterfowl hunting season(s). 9. You must secure reservations by telephone (call 804–829–9020 weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.) no more than 4 workings days prior to your desired hunt date. We will issue the first five callers for those days a reservation number that they must possess and carry while hunting on their reserved date. 10. No more than two other hunters may accompany hunters with reservations, and they must hunt as a party from the same blind. 11. Youth Waterfowl Hunt Day: We will open Cow Island for the youth waterfowl hunt as per State regulations. Youth hunters must also possess and carry a signed refuge Special Use Hunting Permit. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Presquile National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters to purchase a refuge hunt permit. You may obtain permits by contacting the Charles City office at (804) 829–9020. The hunter must possess and carry the signed permit while on refuge property. 2. We allow the use of shotguns (20 gauge or larger, loaded with buckshot and/or rifled slugs). 3. You may take two deer of either sex per day. 4. We prohibit dogs. 5. We allow only portable tree stands that hunters must remove at the end of each hunt day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 6. We require hunters to wear in a conspicuous manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material. 7. We require hunters to remain within 25 feet (7.5 m) of their designated stand unless tracking or retrieving a wounded deer. 8. We require all hunters to unload all firearms while on the refuge, except when at their assigned stand (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 9. You must be at least age 18 to hunt without an accompanying, qualified adult. Youth hunters between ages 12 and 17 may only hunt when accompanied by an adult age 21 or older who must also possess and carry a valid hunting license. The minimum age for hunters is 12. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require hunters to purchase a refuge hunt permit. You may obtain permits by contacting the refuge headquarters at (804) 333–1470. The hunter must possess and carry the permit while on refuge property. 2. We allow shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery hunting on designated refuge hunt days. 3. We allow the take of two deer of either sex per day. 4. We prohibit dogs. 5. We allow only portable tree stands that hunters must remove at the end of each hunt day (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 6. During firearm seasons, all hunters must wear in a visible manner on head, chest, and back a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of solid-colored, hunter-orange clothing or material. 7. During archery only season, archers must wear in a visible manner a solid-colored, hunter-orange hat or cap while moving to and from their stand. 8. We prohibit the possession of loaded firearms or nocked arrows while on the refuge roads. 9. We require hunters to unload all weapons while traveling between the hunting sites (see §27.42(b) of this chapter). 10. We prohibit the discharge of a firearm or archery equipment across or within refuge roads, including roads closed to vehicles. 11. We allow hunters to retrieve wounded deer from closed areas only with prior consent from a refuge employee. 12. You must be at least age 18 to hunt without an accompanying, qualified adult. Youth hunters between ages 12 and 17 may only hunt when accompanied by an adult age 21 or older who must also possess and carry a valid hunting license. The minimum age for hunters is 12. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of Wilna Pond in Richmond County subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing access from legal sunrise to legal sunset. 2. We allow fishing from the Wilna Pond pier, banks of the dam, and watercraft. We prohibit fishing from the aluminum catwalk. 3. During the period when we open the Wilna Tract for deer hunting, we will close it to all other uses, including fishing. 4. We prohibit fishing by any means other than by use of one or more attended poles with hook and line attached. 5. We prohibit the use of lead sinkers. 6. We require catch and release fishing only for largemouth bass. Anglers may take other finfish species in accordance with State regulations. 7. We prohibit the take of any reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate species for use as bait or for any other purpose. 8. We prohibit the use of live minnows as bait. 9. We prohibit use of boats propelled by gasoline motors, sail, or mechanically operated paddle wheel. We only permit car-top boats; and we prohibit trailers. 10. Prescheduled environmental education field trips will have priority over other uses, including sport fishing, on the Wilna Pond pier at all times. Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You must possess and carry a refuge permit. We issue permits based on a computer lottery system. You may obtain permit applications from the refuge administration office during normal business hours. Hunting brochures containing application procedures, seasons, and maps depicting areas open to hunting are available from the refuge administration office. You must provide an unobstructed view of the refuge permit on the vehicle's dashboard while hunting on the refuge. 2. You must be age 12 or older to hunt on the refuge. An adult age 18 or older must accompany and directly supervise hunters under age 18. The supervising adult must also possess and carry a State hunting license and refuge permit. 3. You must sign in at the hunter registration station prior to entering your hunt zone and sign out upon exiting your hunt zone. You must sign out no later than two hours after the end of the hunt day. 4. You must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of blaze-orange material consisting of a vest and hat or a jacket and hat. 5. You may use of portable tree stands. 6. We prohibit dogs. 7. You must park your vehicle in designated areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29077, May 18, 1993; 58 FR 29085, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6686, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62048, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30792, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56409, Sept. 18, 2000; 67 FR 58951, Sept. 18, 2002; 68 FR 57318, Oct. 2, 2003; 69 FR 54362, 54465, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54194, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and Wilson's snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays on Marsh Unit 1 and Farm Units 226–227. 2. Prior to entering the Farm Unit 226–227 hunt area, we require you to possess and carry a refuge permit, pay a recreation user fee, and obtain a blind assignment. 3. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Hunting of Upland Game Birds. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, California quail, gray partridge, and chukar on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow hunting of upland game birds during State upland game seasons that run concurrently with the State waterfowl season. 2. We allow hunting from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays in Marsh Unit 1. 3. Condition A3 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow shotgun and archery hunting. 2. We only allow hunting during State deer seasons that run concurrently with the State waterfowl season. 3. Condition A3 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. On waters open to fishing, we only allow fishing from April 1 to September 30, with the exception of Falcon, Heron, Goldeneye, Corral, Blythe, Chukar, and Scaup Lakes that are open year-round. 2. We allow nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors on Upper and Lower Hampton, Hutchinson, and Shiner Lakes. 3. We allow motorized boats and nonmotorized boats on all other refuge waters open to fishing. 4. We allow frogging during periods when we allow fishing on designated waters. 5. We allow catch-and-release fishing using artificial flies with a single barbless hook on Quail Lake. Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of dove, goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Waterfowl and snipe hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 2. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: Condition A2 applies. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may salt water fish in designated areas of the refuge. Hanford Reach National Monument/Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, mourning dove, and common snipe on the Wahluke Unit of the Monument/Refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). 2. We allow access from 2 hours before legal sunrise to 2 hours after legal sunset. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking. 3. We prohibit permanent and pit blinds and the cutting of vegetation (see §27.51 of this chapter). You must remove all blind materials, decoys, and other equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day. 4. We only allow nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors on the WB–10 Pond (Wahluke Lake) and with walk-in access only. 5. We prohibit shooting or discharging any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, and partridge on designated areas on the Wahluke Unit of the Monument/Refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the conditions listed below: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while on the refuge. 2. We allow only shotguns and archery hunting. 3. We allow access from 2 hours before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking. 4. Condition A5 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and elk on the Wahluke Unit of the Monument/Refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow only shotguns, muzzleloaders, and archery hunting. 2. We allow access from 2 hours before sunrise to 2 hours after sunset. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking. 3. Condition A5 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the Wahluke Unit in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow access from 2 hours before legal sunrise to 2 hours after legal sunset. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking. 2. We allow nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors on the WB–10 Ponds and with walk-in access only. Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the Hunting Island Unit in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). 2. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of elk on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We conduct the refuge hunt by State permit only. We require hunters to possess and carry current Washington State elk licenses, valid for the refuge's hunt unit. 2. We allow a maximum of ten hunters to use the refuge in any one day, with one hunt period consisting of 5 consecutive days (Monday through Friday only). 3. We allow a maximum of four hunt periods per hunt season; two regular permit hunts, and if required, two “as needed” permit hunts. 4. We will use the State Second Elk Tag As-Needed hunt program as necessary to control elk numbers during months outside the normal hunting season, except we prohibit hunting during the period April through August. 5. The State will publish the hunting dates, number of permits to be issued, and other regulations for the refuge hunt in the State's Big Game hunting pamphlet. You may also obtain this information by contacting the refuge headquarters. 6. We allow hunting of elk using muzzleloading firearms only. 7. We require hunters to attend a refuge-specific orientation session each year prior to hunting on the refuge. 8. We allow hunting on Mondays through Fridays only. We close the refuge to hunting on weekends and Federal holidays. 9. We require hunters to sign in and out each day at the refuge headquarters. When signing out for the day, you must report hunting success, failure, and any hit-but-not retrieved animals. 10. No more than one unlicensed person may assist each licensed hunter during the hunt. 11. Additional persons may assist hunters during elk retrieval only. 12. We prohibit hunters from operating motorized vehicles on the refuge. 13. Condition A2 applies. 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. Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit waterfowl hunting on any creek or stream. 2. We allow hunting during approved State hunting seasons occurring September through December and during the State spring wild turkey season only. We prohibit hunting and discharge of firearms during all other periods. 3. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit use of dogs except for hunting and retrieving upland game birds. 2. Conditions A2 and A3 apply. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit all use of dogs for hunting of big game. 2. Conditions A2 and A3 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. McNary National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We only allow vehicles on designated routes of travel and require hunters to park in designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit off-road vehicle travel and all use of ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 2. We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of natural materials. 3. We allow dove hunting in accordance with State regulations on the Wallula, Burbank Sloughs, Stateline, Juniper Canyon, Peninsula, and Two Rivers Units only. 4. The McNary Fee Hunt Unit is only open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day from 5 a.m. to 1 5. Prior to entering the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, we require you to possess and carry a refuge permit, pay a recreation user fee, and obtain a blind assignment before hunting. 6. On the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, we only allow hunting from assigned blind sites and require hunters to remain within 100 feet (30 m) of marked posts unless retrieving birds or setting decoys. We allow a maximum of four persons per blind site. 7. On the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, you may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per day. 8. On the Wallula Unit, we prohibit hunting within 9. On the Peninsula Unit, we allow waterfowl hunting subject to the following conditions: i. On the east shoreline of the Peninsula Unit, we only allow hunting from established numbered blinds sites, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. We require hunters to remain within 100 feet (30 m) of marked posts unless retrieving birds or setting decoys. ii. On the west shoreline of the Peninsula Unit, we require hunters to space themselves a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. 10. We close the furthest downstream refuge island (Columbia River mile 341–343) in the Hanford Islands Division to hunting. 11. On the Peninsula and Two Rivers Units, we close Casey Pond to all hunting. 12. We close Strawberry Island in the Snake River to all hunting. 13. We close Badger and Foundation Islands in the Columbia River to all hunting. 14. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. On the McNary Fee Hunt Unit, we only allow hunting of upland game birds on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. We prohibit hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) of each hunt day. 2. On the Peninsula Unit, we prohibit upland game hunting before 12 p.m. (noon) on goose hunt days. 3. We only allow turkey hunting on the Wallula Unit. 4. We close all islands of the Hanford Islands Division to hunting. 5. Condition A14 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer only on the Stateline, Juniper Canyon, and Wallula Units in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. On the Wallula Unit, we only allow shotgun and archery hunting. 2. Condition A14 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing from boats outside the Brown Farm Dike and outside the Research Natural Area. 2. We allow bank fishing in the designated McAllister Creek Bank Fishing Area from legal sunrise to legal sunset. The 3/4-mile (1.2 km) area of bank fishing is located 3. We prohibit bank fishing along the Nisqually River. 4. We prohibit fishing in any waters inside the Brown Farm Dike. 5. We allow shellfishing on the tideflats. Access is by boat or by foot from the Luhr Beach Boat Launch. We prohibit tideflat access from the Brown Farm Dike. 6. We prohibit boat launching on the refuge. Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting by special refuge permit only. You must possess and carry the special refuge permit at all times while hunting. 2. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow fishing and frogging from March 1 through September 30 only. 2. We allow fishing and frogging from legal sunrise to legal sunset only. Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 1 2. We only allow vehicles on designated routes of travel and require hunters to park in designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit off-road vehicle travel and all use of ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. We only allow dove hunting on the Webb, Petty, Halvorson, Chambers, and Isiri Units. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per day. 5. On the Petty, Isiri, Chamber, and Cloe Units, we allow hunting 7 days a week subject to the following condition: We require hunting parties to space themselves a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. 6. On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. On these units, we allow hunting only from designated field pits, and we prohibit jump shooting. 7. On the Robbins Road Unit, we only allow hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 8. On the Robbins Road and Pumphouse Units, we only allow hunting from numbered field blind sites, and hunters must only park their vehicles at the numbered post corresponding to the numbered field blind site they are using (see §27.31 of this chapter). Selection of parking sites/numbered posts is on a first-come, first-served basis at the designated parking lot. We prohibit free-roam hunting or jump shooting, and you must remain within 100 feet (30 m) of the numbered field blind post unless retrieving birds or setting decoys. We allow a maximum of four persons per blind site. 9. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. On all refuge units, we prohibit hunting of upland game birds until 12 p.m. (noon) of each hunt day. 2. On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 3. On the Robbins Road Unit, we only allow hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 4. Condition A9 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 1 2. We only allow vehicles on designated routes of travel and require hunters to park in designated parking areas (see §27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit off-road vehicle travel and all use of ATVs (see §27.31(f) of this chapter). 3. We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of natural materials. 4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see §32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less per day. 5. On the Paterson Slough and Whitcomb Units, we only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 6. In the refuge ponds within the Paterson Slough area, we only allow nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors. 7. On the Ridge Unit, we only allow shoreline hunting and prohibit all hunting from boats. 8. We require waterfowl hunting parties to space themselves a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. 9. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting of upland game birds until 12 p.m. (noon) of each hunt day. 2. In the Paterson Slough and Whitcomb Units, we only allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. 3. Condition A9 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow hunting by special refuge permit only. You must possess and carry the special refuge permit at all times while hunting. 2. Condition A9 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We open the refuge from 5 a.m. to 1 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. Willapa National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of geese, ducks, coots, and snipe on designated areas of Riekkola, Lewis, Tarlatt Slough, and Leadbetter Units in accordance with State hunting regulations and subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to entering the hunt area at the Riekkola and Tarlatt Slough Units, we require you to obtain a refuge permit, pay a recreation user fee, and obtain a blind assignment. 2. At the Riekkola and Tarlatt Slough Units, you may take ducks and coots only coincidental to hunting geese. 3. We allow hunting on Wednesday and Saturday in the Riekkola and Tarlatt Slough Units only from established blinds. 4. At the Lewis Unit, we prohibit hunting from the outer dike that separates the bay from the freshwater wetlands. 5. At the Riekkola and Tarlatt Slough Units, you may possess no more than 25 approved nontoxic shells per day while in the field. 6. At the Leadbetter Unit, you may possess only approved nontoxic shot. 7. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area. 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. 5. Condition A7 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, elk, and bear on Long Island, and deer and elk only on designated areas of the refuge north of the Bear River and east of Wallapa Bay, in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. At Long Island you must possess a valid refuge permit and report game taken, as specified with the permit. 2. At Long Island we allow only archery hunting and prohibit firearms. 3. We prohibit bear hunting on any portion of the refuge except Long Island. 4. We prohibit dogs. 5. Condition A7 applies. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing along the shoreline of Willapa Bay and Bear River on refuge-owned lands in accordance with State regulations. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29077, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6686, 6699, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62048, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30792, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56409, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46362, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58952, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54469, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54195, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened to hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, rail, coot, gallinule, mourning dove, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require each hunter to possess and carry a signed refuge hunting permit, State hunting license, and driver's license (or other photo identification card) at all times while hunting on the refuge. The refuge hunting permit is free, and you may obtain it at the refuge headquarters. We require each hunter to submit a survey form at the end of the hunting season. Hunters must submit survey forms to the refuge headquarters if they wish to receive a hunting permit the following year. 2. We allow hunting on most refuge lands with the following exceptions: the area surrounding the refuge headquarters, areas marked as safety zones, areas marked as no hunting zones, areas marked as closed to all public entry, or within 500 feet (150 m) of any dwelling. 3. We prohibit the building or use of permanent blinds. 4. The refuge closes 1 hour after legal sunset, including parking areas. We prohibit hunters from leaving decoys and other personal property on the refuge. 5. We allow the use of dogs for hunting migratory game birds. We require all dogs to wear a collar displaying the owner's name, address, and telephone number. 6. We prohibit dog training except during legal hunting seasons. 7. We require hunters accessing the refuge through private property to possess and carry written permission of the landowner while hunting on the refuge. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of ruffed grouse, squirrel, cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, red fox, gray fox, bobcat, woodchuck, coyote, opossum, striped skunk, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1, A2, A6, and A7 apply. 2. The refuge opens 1 hour before legal sunrise and closes 1 hour after legal sunset, including parking areas. 3. You may hunt raccoon at night, but you must obtain a Special Use Permit for raccoon hunting. 4. We only allow hunting in the No Rifle Zones with the following equipment: archery, shotgun, or muzzleloader. 5. You may use dogs for hunting upland game species. We prohibit more than six dogs per hunting party for raccoon hunting. You must account for all dogs at the conclusion of the hunt. You must search for lost dogs for at least 3 days, and we prohibit hunting during the search period. All dogs must wear a collar displaying the owner's name, address, and telephone number. 6. We prohibit the hunting of upland game species between March 1 and the youth squirrel season in September. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer, black bear, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition A1, A2, A6, A7, and B4 apply. 2. You may only enter the refuge on foot. You may use hand-powered, two-wheeled carts for transporting big game. 3. You may only use handguns for hunting deer and black bear in the rifle zone. 4. When using shotguns for big game hunting, we only allow ammunition containing a single lead projectile. We prohibit the use of buckshot. 5. We prohibit the marking of any tree or other refuge feature with flagging, paint, or other substance. 6. We prohibit the cutting and trimming of coniferous trees (balsam fir, red spruce, and hemlock). We prohibit construction of blinds from these materials. 7. We prohibit permanent tree stands, but we allow use of temporary tree stands. You must clearly print your name and address in an easily read area on the stand while the stand is affixed to the tree. You must remove tree stands (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the deer season. 8. We require all hunters to wear at least 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of blaze orange on the head, chest, and back at all times during the deer bucks only season, the antlerless deer season, the youth deer season, and the deer muzzleloader season. 9. We prohibit hunting for turkey with a rifle. You must use a shotgun or muzzleloader with a shot size of #4 or smaller. 10. We allow dogs for hunting black bear during the gun season. We prohibit more than six dogs per hunting party. You must account for all dogs at the conclusion of the hunt. You must search for lost dogs for at least 3 days, and we prohibit hunting during the search period. All dogs must wear a collar displaying the owner's name, address, and telephone number. 11. We prohibit black bear hunting during the Tucker County antlerless deer season. The gun bear season begins the Monday following the antlerless deer season. 12. The refuge closes 1 hour after legal sunset, including parking areas. We prohibit camping or overnight parking. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds (waterfowl, coots, rails, gallinules, snipe, woodcock, and dove) on designated areas of the refuge (Pennsylvania: Phillis Island, Georgetown Island; West Virginia: Captina Island, Captina Mainland, Fish Creek Island, Williamson Island, Witten Towhead, Wells Island, Grandview Island, Grape/Bat Island, Broadback Island, Buckley Island, Muskingum Island, Buffington Island, Letart Island; and Kentucky: Manchester 1 Island, Manchester 2 Island) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We require each hunter to possess and carry a refuge hunting permit, State hunting license, and valid driver's license (or other photo identification card) at all times while hunting on the refuge. The refuge hunting permit is free, and you may obtain it at the refuge headquarters. We request each hunter to submit a survey form at the end of the hunting season. 2. We prohibit the building or use of permanent blinds. 3. The refuge opens 1 hour before legal sunrise and closes 1 hour after legal sunset, including parking areas. We prohibit hunters leaving decoys and personal property, as well as camping and overnight parking. 4. We only allow dogs to locate, point, and retrieve when hunting for migratory game birds. We require all dogs to wear a collar displaying the owner's name, address, and telephone number. 5. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see §32.2(k)). B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit and squirrel on designated areas of the refuge (Pennsylvania: Phillis Island, Georgetown Island; West Virginia: Captina Island, Captina Mainland, Fish Creek Island, Williamson Island, Witten Towhead, Wells Island, Grandview Island, Grape/Bat Island, Broadback Island, Buckley Island, Muskingum Island, Buffington Island, Letart Island; and Kentucky: Manchester 1 Island, Manchester 2 Island) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A3 apply. 2. We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs for hunting rabbit or squirrel. 3. We prohibit the use of bows, rifles, or pistols for hunting rabbit or squirrel. 4. We only allow the use of shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) for the hunting of rabbit or squirrel. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow archery hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge (Pennsylvania: Phillis Island, Georgetown Island; West Virginia: Captina Island, Captina Mainland, Fish Creek Island, Williamson Island, Witten Towhead, Wells Island, Grandview Island, Grape/Bat Island, Broadback Island, Buckley Island, Muskingum Island, Buffington Island, Letart Island; and Kentucky: Manchester 1 Island, Manchester 2 Island) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A1 and A3 apply. 2. We prohibit the use or possession of rifles, pistols, or shotguns for the hunting of white-tailed deer. 3. We prohibit organized deer drives by two or more individuals. We define a deer drive as the act of chasing, pursuing, disturbing, or otherwise directing deer so as to make the animals more susceptible to harvest. 4. We allow trail marking with nonpermanent methods such as flagging and reflectors. We prohibit the use of paint, and hunters must remove all trail-marking materials (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the end of the deer season. 5. We prohibit the use of permanent tree stands or blinds. We allow the use of temporary tree stands. All tree stands must have the name and address of the owner clearly printed in an easily read area on the stand while the stand is affixed to the tree. Hunters must remove tree stands and blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge at the end of each day. 6. We prohibit baiting for deer on refuge lands (see §32.2(h)). 7. We require all hunters to wear at least 400 square inches (2,600 cm2 ) of blaze orange visible on the head, chest, and back while walking to and from tree stands or blinds. D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing throughout the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition A3 applies. 2. We require each angler to possess and carry a State fishing license and a valid driver's license (or other photo identification card) at all times while fishing on the refuge. 3. We restrict bank fishing to refuge open hours, from 1 hour before legal sunrise through 1 hour after legal sunset. [59 FR 55197, Nov. 3, 1994, as amended at 60 FR 62048, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 31461, June 20, 1996; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30794, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56411, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54472, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened to hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Fox River National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] 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 refuge permits during designated time periods. 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. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Horicon National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. 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 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 12–15 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 only allow hunting during the early archery season and the regular State firearms seasons. 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 condition: We allow only bank fishing. Leopold Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district (except that we prohibit hunting on the Blue-wing Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Ozaukee County or the Wilcox WPA in Waushara County) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 2. You must remove boats, decoys, and blinds (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the conclusion of each day. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds throughout the district (except that we prohibit hunting on the Blue-wing Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Ozaukee County or the Wilcox WPA in Waushara County) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: Condition A1 applies. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game throughout the district (except that you may not hunt on the Blue-wing Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Ozaukee County or the Wilcox WPA in Waushara County) in accordance with State regulations subject to the following condition: You must remove blinds and stands (see §27.93 of this chapter) at the conclusion of each day. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Necedah National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. 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 raccoon only on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting on the refuge (see §32.2(k)). This includes turkey hunters. 2. During the spring turkey season, we allow unarmed hunters who have an unexpired spring turkey permit in their possession to scout the hunt area. We allow this scouting beginning on the Saturday immediately prior to the opening date listed on their State turkey hunting permit. 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 migratory game birds and upland game (except raccoon). 5. You may only hunt showshoe hare during the season for cottontail rabbit. 6. You may possess only unloaded guns in the retrieval zone of the Refuge Area 2 between 20th Street West and Suk-Cerney flowage during the State waterfowl hunting season, except while hunting deer during the deer gun season. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit possession of a loaded firearm or a nocked arrow on a bow within 50 feet (15 m) of the centerline of all public roads. Also, during the gun deer season, we prohibit possession of a loaded firearm within 50 feet (15 m) of the center of refuge trails, and we prohibit discharge of guns from, across, down, or alongside these trails. 2. We prohibit possession of a centerfire rifle capable of holding more than seven cartridges. 3. We prohibit construction or use of permanent blinds, stands, or ladders. 4. 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 (see §§27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). 5. Hunters must clearly mark all non-natural blinds, stands, platforms, and ladders on the exterior with the owner's name and address in letters that are 1 inch (2.5 cm) high. You may also use an attached metal tag with stamped or engraved lettering that is clearly visible. 6. We permanently close Refuge Area 1 to all hunting. 7. Refuge Area 2 is open to deer hunting during State archery, gun, and muzzleloader seasons, except for any October special Zone-T gun hunts. 8. Refuge Area 3 is open to deer hunting during the State regular gun, muzzleloader, and late archery seasons. Unarmed deer hunters may enter Area 3 to scout beginning the Saturday prior to the gun deer season 9. We prohibit target or practice shooting. 10. You may utilize clothes pins marked with flagging or reflective material. We allow no other types of marking. You must clearly identify the owner's name and address on the clothes pin or the flagging itself. Hunters must remove all clothes pins by the last day of archery season. 11. Beginning the Saturday prior to the opening of the State regular gun deer season, you may use nonmotorized boats on Sprague-Goose Pools until freeze-up in order to access areas for deer hunting. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated waters of the refuge at designated times subject to the following conditions: We allow use of nonmotorized boats in Sprague-Goose Pools only when these pools are open to fishing. We allow motorized boats in Suk Cerney Pool. St. Croix Wetland Management District A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district except that you may not hunt on designated portions posted as closed of the St. Croix Prairie Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) 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 posted as closed of the St. Croix Prairie WPA 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. [Reserved] Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow only hand-powered boats or boats with electric motors on the refuge. 2. You must remove ice fishing shelters from the refuge following each day's hunt. 3. We prohibit possessing archery or spearing equipment on refuge pools at any time. We allow taking rough fish by bow and arrow or spear only along the refuge boundary in the backwaters of the Trempealeau River, in accordance with State regulations. Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge Refer to 32.32 Illinois for regulations. Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. We allow only the use of portable or temporary blinds. 2. You must remove portable or temporary blinds and any material brought on to the refuge for blind construction at the end of each day's hunt. B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29077, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6700, Feb. 11, 1994; 60 FR 62048, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30794, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56411, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46362, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58952, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54473, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54197, Sept. 13, 2005] The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
National Elk Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. Hunters may hunt elk and bison on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: 1. Permits are required. 2. Hunters may not be let out of vehicles on refuge roads. 3. Shooting from or across refuge roads and parking areas is not permitted. 4. The use of citizen band (CB) radios in the hunt area is not permitted. D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may sport fish on the refuge in accordance with state law, as specifically designated in refuge publications. Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks and coots is permitted on designated areas of the 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 may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of pronghorn antelope and deer is permitted on designated areas of the refuge. D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of dark goose, duck, coot, merganser, dove, snipe, and rail on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. We prohibit hunting of migratory birds on the west side of the Green River between the south end of the Dunkle Unit and Highway 28. We post the boundary for this area with refuge signs stating “Area Closed to Migratory Bird Hunting”. 2. We prohibit all hunting between Highway 28 and 0.8 miles (1.28 km) north of the refuge headquarters on the west side of the Green River. We post the boundary for this area with refuge signs stating “No Hunting Zone”. 3. We open the refuge to the general public from 4. Hunters must confine or leash dogs except when participating in a legal hunt (see §26.21(b) of this chapter). 5. You must only use portable blinds or blinds constructed from dead and downed wood. We prohibit digging pit blinds. 6. You must remove portable blinds, tree stands, decoys, and other personal equipment (see §27.93 of this chapter) from the refuge each day. 7. You must completely dismantle blinds constructed of dead and downed wood at the end of the waterfowl hunting season. 8. We only allow hunters to retrieve downed game from closed areas with consent from a refuge employee or State game warden. 9. You must unload and either case or dismantle all firearms (see §27.42(b) of this chapter) when transporting them in a vehicle or boat under power. B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of sage grouse, cottontail rabbit, jackrabbit, raccoon, fox, and skunk on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A2, A8, and A9 apply. 2. We open the refuge to the general public from 3. Hunters must confine or leash dogs (see §26.21(b) of this chapter) except when participating in a legal hunt for sage grouse, cottontail rabbit, or jackrabbit. 4. When using shotguns or muzzleloaders, you may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see §32.2(k)) while in the field. C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of antelope, mule deer, and moose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Conditions A2, A8, A9, and B2 apply. D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: 1. Condition B2 applies. 2. You must only launch or pick up trailered boats at the following boat ramps: Dodge Bottom, Hayfarm, Lombard, and Six-Mile. 3. We prohibit taking of mollusk, crustacean, reptile, and amphibian from the refuge. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62049, Dec. 4, 1995; 62 FR 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 2182, Jan. 14, 1998; 65 FR 30795, May 12, 2000; 67 FR 58952, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54473, Sept. 8, 2004] The following refuge units have been opened to hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Johnston Island National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved] Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish and lobster only in accordance with a refuge fishing leaflet available at refuge headquarters. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, 1996; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30795, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56411, Sept. 18, 2000; 69 FR 54362, 54474, Sept. 8, 2004] We have opened the following refuge unit to hunting and/or fishing with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Guam National Wildlife Refuge A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved] B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved] C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved] D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may fish and collect marine life on designated areas of the refuge only in accordance with refuge and Government of Guam laws and regulations. The leaflet is available at the refuge headquarters and anglers are subject to the following additional conditions: 1. Anglers may be on the refuge from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. 2. We prohibit overnight camping on the refuge. 3. You may not possess surround or gill nets on the refuge. 4. We prohibit the collection of corals, giant clams (Tridacna and Hippopus spp.), and coconut crabs (Birgus latro) on the refuge. 5. We prohibit use of Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) to take fish or invertebrates. 6. We prohibit anchoring boats on the refuge. 7. We prohibit sailboards or motorized personal watercraft on the refuge. [65 FR 30795, May 12, 2000, as amended at 66 FR 46363, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58953, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004]
Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries
PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING
Section Contents
§ 32.1 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to hunting.
§ 32.2 What are the requirements for hunting on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System?
§ 32.3 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific hunting regulations?
§ 32.4 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to fishing.
§ 32.5 What are the requirements for sportfishing on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System?
§ 32.6 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regulations?
§ 32.7 What refuge units are open to hunting and/or sport fishing?
§ 32.8 Areas closed to hunting.
§ 32.20 Alabama.
§ 32.21 Alaska.
§ 32.22 Arizona.
§ 32.23 Arkansas.
§ 32.24 California.
§ 32.25 Colorado.
§ 32.26 Connecticut.
§ 32.27 Delaware.
§ 32.28 Florida.
§ 32.29 Georgia.
§ 32.30 Hawaii.
§ 32.31 Idaho.
§ 32.32 Illinois.
§ 32.33 Indiana.
§ 32.34 Iowa.
§ 32.35 Kansas.
§ 32.36 Kentucky.
§ 32.37 Louisiana.
§ 32.38 Maine.
§ 32.39 Maryland.
§ 32.40 Massachusetts.
§ 32.41 Michigan.
§ 32.42 Minnesota.
§ 32.43 Mississippi.
§ 32.44 Missouri.
§ 32.45 Montana.
§ 32.46 Nebraska.
§ 32.47 Nevada.
§ 32.48 New Hampshire.
§ 32.49 New Jersey.
§ 32.50 New Mexico.
§ 32.51 New York.
§ 32.52 North Carolina.
§ 32.53 North Dakota.
§ 32.54 Ohio.
§ 32.55 Oklahoma.
§ 32.56 Oregon.
§ 32.57 Pennsylvania.
§ 32.58 Puerto Rico. [Reserved]
§ 32.59 Rhode Island.
§ 32.60 South Carolina.
§ 32.61 South Dakota.
§ 32.62 Tennessee.
§ 32.63 Texas.
§ 32.64 Utah.
§ 32.65 Vermont.
§ 32.66 Virginia.
§ 32.67 Washington.
§ 32.68 West Virginia.
§ 32.69 Wisconsin.
§ 32.70 Wyoming.
§ 32.71 United States Unincorporated Pacific Insular Possessions.
§ 32.72 Guam.
Subpart A—General Provisions
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§ 32.1 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to hunting.
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§ 32.2 What are the requirements for hunting on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System?
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§ 32.3 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific hunting regulations?
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§ 32.4 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to fishing.
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§ 32.5 What are the requirements for sportfishing on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System?
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§ 32.6 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regulations?
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§ 32.7 What refuge units are open to hunting and/or sport fishing?
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§ 32.8 Areas closed to hunting.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Proclamations and Land and waters orders within boundary---------------------- State and adjacent to, Citation or in the No. Date vicinity of_------------------------------------------------------------------------ Nov. 20, 1959. Alabama....... Wheeler National 24 FR 9513. Wildlife Refuge. Oct. 15, 1960. .......do..... .......do....... 25 FR 9899. Nov. 3, 1970.. .......do..... Eufaula National 35 FR 16935. Wildlife Refuge. 2325 Mar. 21, 1939. Arkansas...... Big Lake 3 CFR Cum. National Supp. 4 FR Wildlife Refuge. 1309. Oct. 24, 1958. .......do..... Holla Bend 23 FR 8429. National Wildlife Refuge. 2274 Mar. 15, 1938. .......do..... White River 3 FR 591. National Wildlife Refuge. July 13, 1963. Delaware...... Bombay Hook 28 FR 6228. National Wildlife Refuge. Oct. 22, 1953. Florida....... St. Marks 18 FR 7837. National Wildlife Refuge. Oct. 20, 1960. .......do..... .......do....... 25 FR 10030. 2758 Dec. 2, 1947.. .......do..... ``Ding'' Darling 3 CFR 1947 National Supp.; 12 FR Wildlife Refuge. 8039. 2239 Apr. 10, 1939. Georgia....... Savannah 3 CFR Cum. National Supp.; 4 FR Wildlife Refuge. 1595. Nov. 3, 1970.. .......do..... Eufaula Wildlife 35 FR 16935. Refuge. Nov. 3, 1970.. .......do..... Wassaw National 35 FR 16936. Wildlife Refuge. 2748 Oct. 1, 1947.. Illinois...... Honshoe Lake, 3 CFR, 1947 Alexander Supp. 12 FR County. 6521. Sept. 9, 1953. .......do..... .......do....... 18 FR 5495. 2748 Oct. 2, 1958.. Iowa.......... Upper 3 CFR, 1958 Mississippi Supp.; 23 FR River Wild Life 7825. and Fish Refuge. 2322 Feb. 7, 1939.. Louisiana..... Lacassine 3 CFR, Cum. National Suppl. 4 FR Wildlife Refuge. 611. Nov. 19, 1982. .......do..... Delta National 47 FR 52183. Wildlife Refuge. Dec. 2, 1969.. .......do..... Lacassine 34 FR 19077. National Wildlife Refuge. Aug. 13, 1960. Maryland...... Martin National 25 FR 7741. Wildlife Refuge. 2617 Oct. 18, 1948. Massachusetts. Parker River 3 CFR, 1948 National Supp. 13 FR Wildlife Refuge. 6115. Oct. 2, 1958.. Minnesota..... Upper 3 CFR, 1958 Mississippi Supp. 23 FR River Wild Life 7825. and Fish Refuge. 2200 Oct. 7, 1936.. Montana....... Red Rock Lakes 1 FR 1554. National Wildlife Refuge. Aug. 30, 1976. .......do..... Charles M. 41 FR 31539. Russell National Wildlife Refuge. 2284 May 9, 1939... North Carolina Pea Island 3 FR 912. National Wildlife Refuge. 2129 July 18, 1935. .......do..... Swanquarter 49 Stat. 3450. National Wildlife Refuge. Aug. 21, 1963. .......do..... Mackay Island 28 FR 9209. National Wildlife Refuge. Sept. 22, 1967 .......do..... Pee Dee National 32 FR 13384. 33 Wildlife Refuge. FR 749, Jan. 20, 1968. Sept. 27, 1964 .......do..... .......do....... 49 FR 38141. 2000 June 6, 1932.. South Carolina Cape Romanain 47 Stat. 2513. National Wildlife Refuge. 2329 Apr. 10, 1939. .......do..... Savannah 3 CFR, Cum. National Supp.; 4 FR Wildlife Refuge. 1595. Sept. 13, 1968 .......do..... Cape Romain 33 FR 12964. National Wildlife Refuge. Oct. 8, 1963.. Tennessee..... Cross Creeks 28 FR 10782. National Wildlife Refuge. Aug. 23, 1956. Texas......... Aransas National 21 FR 6513. Wildlife Regudge. 2370 Oct. 16, 1939. Virginia...... Back Bay 3 CFR, Cum. National Supp. 4 FR Wildlife Refuge. 4285. Aug. 13, 1954. .......do..... Presquile 19 FR 5290. National Wildlife Refuge. Jan. 5, 1962.. .......do..... Back Bay 27 FR 104; 27 National FR 858. Wildlife Refuge. Aug. 21, 1963. .......do..... Mackay Island 28 FR 9209. National Wildlife Refuge. Oct. 9, 1969.. .......do..... Mason Neck 34 FR 15653. National Wildlife Refuge. 2439 Nov. 7, 1940.. Washington.... Willapa National 3 CFR, Cum. Wildlife Refuge. Supp.; 5 FR 4443. Oct. 2, 1958.. Wisconsin..... Upper 3 CFR, 1958 Mississippi Supp.; 23 FR River Wild Life 7825. and Fish Refuge.------------------------------------------------------------------------
Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing
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§ 32.20 Alabama.
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§ 32.21 Alaska.
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§ 32.22 Arizona.
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§ 32.23 Arkansas.
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§ 32.24 California.
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§ 32.25 Colorado.
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§ 32.26 Connecticut.
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§ 32.27 Delaware.
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§ 32.28 Florida.
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§ 32.29 Georgia.
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§ 32.30 Hawaii.
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§ 32.31 Idaho.
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§ 32.32 Illinois.
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§ 32.35 Kansas.
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§ 32.36 Kentucky.
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§ 32.37 Louisiana.
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§ 32.38 Maine.
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§ 32.39 Maryland.
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§ 32.40 Massachusetts.
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§ 32.41 Michigan.
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§ 32.42 Minnesota.
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§ 32.43 Mississippi.
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§ 32.44 Missouri.
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§ 32.45 Montana.
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§ 32.46 Nebraska.
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§ 32.47 Nevada.
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§ 32.48 New Hampshire.
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§ 32.49 New Jersey.
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§ 32.50 New Mexico.
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§ 32.51 New York.
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§ 32.52 North Carolina.
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§ 32.53 North Dakota.
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§ 32.54 Ohio.
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§ 32.55 Oklahoma.
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§ 32.56 Oregon.
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§ 32.57 Pennsylvania.
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§ 32.58 Puerto Rico. [Reserved]
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§ 32.59 Rhode Island.
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§ 32.60 South Carolina.
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§ 32.61 South Dakota.
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§ 32.62 Tennessee.
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§ 32.63 Texas.
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§ 32.64 Utah.
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§ 32.65 Vermont.
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§ 32.66 Virginia.
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§ 32.67 Washington.
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§ 32.68 West Virginia.
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§ 32.69 Wisconsin.
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§ 32.70 Wyoming.
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§ 32.71 United States Unincorporated Pacific Insular Possessions.
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§ 32.72 Guam.
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