50 CFR § 31.1 - 31.17 - The National Wildlife Refuge System - Wildlife Species Management

308 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) Pt. 31 or private institutions for specific pur poses, and as otherwise provided in sec tion 401 of the act of June 15, 1935 (49 Stat. 383, 16 U.S.C. 715s). [38 FR 16356, June 22, 1973] PART 31—WILDLIFE SPECIES MANAGEMENT Subpart A—Surplus Wildlife Sec. 31.1 Determination of surplus wildlife popu lations. 31.2 Methods of surplus wildlife population control and disposal. Subpart B—Terms and Conditions of Wildlife Reduction and Disposal 31.11 Donation and loan of wildlife speci mens. 31.12 Sale of wildlife specimens. 31.13 Commercial harvest of fishery re sources. 31.14 Official animal control operations. 31.15 Public hunting and fishing programs. 31.16 Trapping program. 31.17 Disposal of furs and pelts. AUTHORITY: Sec. 2, 33 Stat. 614, as amended, sec. 5, 43 Stat. 651, secs. 5, 10, 45 Stat. 449, 1224, secs. 4, 2, 48 Stat. 402, as amended, 451, as amended, 1270, sec. 4, 76 Stat. 654; 5 U.S.C. 301, 16 U.S.C. 685, 725, 690d, 715i, 664, 718(b), 43 U.S.C. 315a, 16 U.S.C. 460k; sec. 2, 80 Stat. 926; 16 U.S.C. 668bb. SOURCE: 31 FR 16027, Dec. 15, 1966, unless otherwise noted. Subpart A—Surplus Wildlife § 31.1 Determination of surplus wild life populations. The populations and requirements of wildlife species on wildlife refuge areas shall be determined by population cen sus, habitat evaluation, and other means of ecological study. § 31.2 Methods of surplus wildlife pop ulation control and disposal. Upon a determination that wildlife are surplus to a balanced conservation program on any wildlife refuge area, the surplus may be reduced or utilized in accordance with Federal and State law and regulation by: (a) Donation or loan to public agen cies and institutions. (b) Sale to public or private agencies and institutions. (c) Commercial harvest of fishery re sources. (d) Official wildlife control oper ations. (e) Public hunting or fishing. (f) Trapping. Subpart B—Terms and Conditions of Wildlife Reduction and Disposal § 31.11 Donation and loan of wildlife specimens. Wildlife specimens may be donated or loaned to public institutions for spe cific purposes. Donation or loans of resident species of wildlife will not be made unless the recipient has secured the approval of the State. [38 FR 16356, June 22, 1973] § 31.12 Sale of wildlife specimens. Surplus wildlife specimens may be sold alive or butchered, dressed and processed subject to Federal and State laws and regulations and the provisions of this part. § 31.13 Do we allow commercial har vest of fishery resources? Refuge managers may allow commer cial harvest of fishery resources by issuance of a permit or by refuge-spe cific regulation in compliance with ap plicable State and Federal laws when compatible and in compliance with § 29.1 of this subchapter C. [69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004] § 31.14 Official animal control oper ations. (a) Animal species which are surplus or detrimental to the management pro gram of a wildlife refuge area may be taken in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations by Federal or State personnel or by permit issued to private individuals. (b) Animal species which are dam aging or destroying Federal property within a wildlife refuge area may be taken or destroyed by Federal per sonnel. § 31.15 Public hunting and fishing pro grams. The privilege of hunting and fishing may be extended to the general public under the provisions of regulations VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00318 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Y:\SGML\259244.XXX 259244js pe ar s on D S K 12 1T N 23 P R O D w ith C F R 309 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior Pt. 32 cited in parts 32 and 33 of this sub chapter. § 31.16 Trapping program. Except as hereafter noted, persons trapping animals on wildlife refuge areas where trapping has been author ized shall secure and comply with the provisions of a Federal permit issued for that purpose. This permit shall specify the terms and conditions of trapping activity and the rates of charge or division of pelts, hides, and carcasses. Lands acquired as ‘‘water fowl production areas’’ shall be open to public trapping without Federal permit provided that trapping on all or part of individual areas may be temporarily suspended by posting upon occasions of unusual or critical conditions affecting land, water, vegetation, or wildlife pop ulations. Each person trapping on any wildlife refuge area shall possess the required State license or permit and shall comply with the provisions of State laws and regulations. [36 FR 17998, Sept. 8, 1971] § 31.17 Disposal of furs and pelts. The disposition of animals and the pelts or carcasses thereof accruing to the United States through the trapping programs shall be sold by public auc tion or on the open market unless re quired for official purposes. PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING Subpart A—General Provisions Sec. 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 fish ing. 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 regula tions? 32.7 What refuge units are open to hunting and/or sport fishing? 32.8 Areas closed to hunting. 32.9 Information collection requirements. Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing 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 Rhode Island. 32.59 South Carolina. 32.60 South Dakota. 32.61 Tennessee. 32.62 Texas. 32.63 Utah. 32.64 Vermont. 32.65 Virginia. 32.66 Washington. 32.67 West Virginia. 32.68 Wisconsin. 32.69 Wyoming. 32.70 Guam. AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k, 664, 668dd–668ee, and 715i; Pub. L. 115–20, 131 Stat. 86. SOURCE: 58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, unless otherwise noted. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00319 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Y:\SGML\259244.XXX 259244js pe ar s on D S K 12 1T N 23 P R O D w ith C F R