50 CFR § 32.1 - 32.70 - The National Wildlife Refuge System - Hunting and Fishing

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 310 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.1 Subpart A—General Provisions § 32.1 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to hunting. 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 Sec retary that the opening of the area to the hunting of migratory game birds, upland game, or big game will be com patible with the principles of sound wildlife management and will other wise 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 suscepti bility of such crops to wildfowl depre dation has passed, or that the possi bility of these crops being damaged by waterfowl is minor. Lands acquired as ‘‘waterfowl production areas’’ shall an nually be open to the hunting of migra tory 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 af fecting land, water, vegetation, or wildlife populations. § 32.2 What are the requirements for hunting on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System? The following provisions shall apply to each person while engaged in public hunting on areas of the National Wild life Refuge System: (a) Each person shall secure and pos sess the required State license. (b) Each person 16 years of age and older shall secure and possess a Migra tory Bird Hunting Stamp while hunt ing migratory waterfowl. (c) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of Federal law and regulations including this sub chapter and the current Federal Migra tory 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 re stricted by Federal law or regulation. (e) Each person shall comply with the terms and conditions authorizing ac cess or use of wildlife refuges, includ ing the terms and conditions under which hunting permits are issued. (f) Each person must comply with the provisions of any refuge-specific regu lations governing hunting on the wild life refuge area. Regulations, special conditions, and maps of the hunting areas for a particular wildlife refuge are available at that area’s head quarters. 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 wild life refuge. (h) The unauthorized distribution of bait and the hunting over bait is pro hibited on wildlife refuge areas. (Bait ing 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 cer tain other areas of the National Wild life 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-spe cific regulations. Where we allow tur key and deer hunting, you may use slugs and shot containing lead to hunt these species unless prohibited by ref uge-specific regulations and/or State law. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00320 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 311 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.5 (l) The refuge-specific regulations (§ 32.20 through § 32.72) may include the items discussed in § 32.3(b). Refuge per mits and brochures should also include those items and any special conditions allowed by paragraph (f) of this sec tion. [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; 81 FR 52271, Aug. 5, 2016; 82 FR 52010, Nov. 9, 2017] § 32.3 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific hunt ing regulations? (a) Refuge-specific hunting regula tions are issued only at the time of or after the determination and publica tion of the opening of a wildlife refuge area to migratory game bird, upland game or big game hunting. (b) Refuge-specific hunting regula tions may contain the following items: (1) Wildlife species that may be hunt ed; (2) Seasons; (3) Bag limits; (4) Methods of hunting; (5) Description of areas open to hunt ing; or (6) Other provisions as required. (c) Refuge-specific hunting regula tions will not liberalize existing State laws or regulations. (d) Refuge-specific hunting regula tions are subject to change and the public is invited to submit suggestions and comments for consideration at any time. (e) We initially publish refuge-spe cific hunting regulations in the daily issue of the FEDERAL REGISTER, and subsequently they appear in §§ 32.20 through 32.72, except that the refuge manager may adopt and issue relevant refuge-specific season dates and times after the State establishes its hunting seasons by publication through one or more of the methods identified in § 25.31 of this subchapter C. (f) Refuge-specific hunting regula tions may be amended or new condi tions 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 reg ulations 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] § 32.4 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to fishing. Wildlife refuge areas may be opened to sport fishing only after a determina tion is made that this activity is com patible with the purposes for which the refuge was established. In addition, the sport fishing program must be con sistent 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 require ments of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq.). Lands ac quired as ‘‘waterfowl production areas’’ are open to sport fishing subject to the provisions of State laws and regula tions 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 condi tions of, or affecting, land, water, vege tation or fish and wildlife populations. § 32.5 What are the requirements for sportfishing on areas of the Na tional Wildlife Refuge System? 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 pos sess the required State license. (b) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of Federal law and regulation including this sub chapter. (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 fur ther restricted by Federal law or regu lation. (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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00321 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 312 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.6 wildlife refuge area. Regulations, spe cial conditions, and maps of the fishing areas for a particular wildlife refuge are available at that area’s head quarters. 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] § 32.6 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regulations? (a) Refuge-specific fishing regula tions are issued only at the time of or after the opening of a wildlife refuge area to sport fishing. (b) Refuge-specific fishing regula tions 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 fish ing; or (6) Other provisions as required. (c) Refuge-specific fishing regula tions will not liberalize existing State laws or regulations. (d) Refuge-specific fishing regula tions are subject to change and the public is invited to submit suggestions and comments for consideration at any time. (e) We initially publish refuge-spe cific sport fishing regulations in the daily issue of the FEDERAL REGISTER, and subsequently they appear in §§ 32.20 through 32.72. (f) Refuge-specific fishing regulations may be amended as needed when unpre dictable changes occur in fish and wild life 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] § 32.7 What refuge units are open to hunting and/or sport fishing? Refuge units open to hunting and/or sport fishing in accordance with the provisions of this subpart and §§ 32.20 through 32.70, inclusive, are as follows: (a) Alabama. (1) Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Grand Bay National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Key Cave National Wildlife Ref uge. (7) Mountain Longleaf National Wild life Refuge. (8) Sauta Cave National Wildlife Ref uge. (9) Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. (b) Alaska. (1) Alaska Maritime Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Alaska Peninsula National Wild life Refuge. (3) Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Becharof National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Innoko National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Koyukuk National Wildlife Ref uge. (11) Nowitna National Wildlife Ref uge. (12) Salawik National Wildlife Ref uge. (13) Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge. (14) Togiak National Wildlife Refuge. (15) Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. (16) Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge. (c) Arizona. (1) Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge. (9) San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge. (d) Arkansas. (1) Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Big Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (3) Cache River National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Dale Bumpers White River Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (5) Felsenthal National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Holla Bend National Wildlife Ref uge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00322 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 313 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.7 (7) Overflow National Wildlife Ref uge. (8) Pond Creek National Wildlife Ref uge. (9) Wapanocca National Wildlife Ref uge. (e) California. (1) Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Clear Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (3) Colusa National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Delevan National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Kern National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. (11) Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge. (12) Merced National Wildlife Refuge. (13) Modoc National Wildlife Refuge. (14) Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. (15) Sacramento River National Wild life Refuge. (16) Salinas River National Wildlife Refuge. (17) San Diego National Wildlife Ref uge. (18) San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (19) San Luis National Wildlife Ref uge. (20) San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (21) Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge. (22) Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. (23) Sutter National Wildlife Refuge. (24) Tule Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (f) Colorado. (1) Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Baca National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Rocky Mountain Arsenal. (g) Connecticut. (1) Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. (2) Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. (h) Delaware. (1) Bombay Hook Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Prime Hook National Wildlife Ref uge. (i) Florida. (1) Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Cedar Keys National Wildlife Ref uge. (3) Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Hobe Sound National Wildlife Ref uge. (8) J.N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Lower Suwannee National Wild life Refuge. (11) Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. (12) Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. (13) Pinellas National Wildlife Ref uge. (14) St. Marks National Wildlife Ref uge. (15) St. Vincent National Wildlife Refuge. (16) Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. (j) Georgia. (1) Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Blackbeard Island National Wild life Refuge. (3) Bond Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Harris Neck National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Okefenokee National Wildlife Ref uge. (7) Piedmont National Wildlife Ref uge. (8) Savannah National Wildlife Ref uge. (9) Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Wolf Island National Wildlife Refuge. (k) Hawaii. (1) Hanalei National Wild life Refuge. (2) Kakahaia National Wildlife Ref uge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00323 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 314 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.7 (3) Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. (l) Idaho. (1) Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Camas National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Deer Flat National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Grays Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Kootenai National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Minidoka National Wildlife Ref uge. (m) Illinois. (1) Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Emiquon National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Great River National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Kankakee National Wildlife Ref uge. (8) Meredosia National Wildlife Ref uge. (9) Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge. (11) Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge. (12) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. (n) Indiana. (1) Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area (o) Iowa. (1) De Soto National Wild life Refuge. (2) Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Iowa Wetland Management Dis trict. (4) Neal Smith National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Northern Tallgrass Prairie Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (6) Port Louisa National Wildlife Ref uge. (7) Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. (p) Kansas. (1) Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Marais des Cygnes National Wild life Refuge. (4) Quivira National Wildlife Refuge. (q) Kentucky. (1) Clarks River Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Ohio River Islands National Wild life Refuge. (3) Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge. (r) Louisiana. (1) Atchafalaya Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Bayou Teche National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Big Branch Marsh National Wild life Refuge. (6) Black Bayou Lake National Wild life Refuge. (7) Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Breton National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Cat Island National Wildlife Ref uge. (11) Catahoula National Wildlife Ref uge. (12) D’Arbonne National Wildlife Ref uge. (13) Delta National Wildlife Refuge. (14) Grand Cote National Wildlife Refuge. (15) Lacassine National Wildlife Ref uge. (16) Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Refuge. (17) Mandalay National Wildlife Ref uge. (18) Red River National Wildlife Ref uge. (19) Sabine National Wildlife Refuge. (20) Tensas River National Wildlife Refuge. (21) Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge. (s) Maine. (1) Franklin Island Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Moosehorn National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Petit Manan National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Pond Island National Wildlife Ref uge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00324 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 315 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.7 (6) Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Sunkhaze Meadows National Wild life Refuge. (8) Umbagog National Wildlife Ref uge. (t) Maryland. (1) Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Eastern Neck National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Patuxent Research Refuge. (u) Massachusetts. (1) Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Monomoy National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Nantucket National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. (v) Michigan. (1) Detroit River Inter national Wildlife Refuge. (2) Harbor Island National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Man agement Area. (4) Michigan Wetland Management District. (5) Seney National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Shiawassee National Wildlife Ref uge. (w) Minnesota. (1) Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Big Stone National Wildlife Ref uge. (3) Big Stone Wetland Management District. (4) Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Detroit Lakes Wetland Manage ment District. (6) Fergus Falls Wetland Manage ment District. (7) Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Litchfield Wetland Management District. (10) Minnesota Valley National Wild life Refuge. (11) Minnesota Valley Wetland Man agement District. (12) Morris Wetland Management Dis trict. (13) Northern Tallgrass Prairie Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (14) Rice Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (15) Rydell National Wildlife Refuge. (16) Sherburne National Wildlife Ref uge. (17) Tamarac National Wildlife Ref uge. (18) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. (19) Windom Wetland Management District. (x) Mississippi. (1) Bogue Chitto Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Dahomey National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Grand Bay National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Hillside National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Holt Collier National Wildlife Ref uge. (7) Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (11) St. Catherine Creek National Wildlife Refuge. (12) Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge. (13) Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge. (y) Missouri. (1) Big Muddy National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. (2) Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Great River National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Mingo National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Swan Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (8) Two Rivers National Wildlife Ref uge. (z) Montana. (1) Benton Lake Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Benton Lake Wetland Manage ment District. (3) Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00325 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 316 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.7 (5) Bowdoin Wetland Management District. (6) Charles M. Russell National Wild life Refuge. (7) Charles M. Russell Wetland Man agement District. (8) Creedman Coulee National Wild life Refuge. (9) Hailstone National Wildlife Ref uge. (10) Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (11) Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge. (12) Lake Thibadeau National Wild life Refuge. (13) Lamesteer National Wildlife Ref uge. (14) Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge. (15) Lost Trail National Wildlife Ref uge. (16) Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (17) Ninepipe National Wildlife Ref uge. (18) Northeast Montana Wetland Management District. (19) Northwest Montana Wetland Management District. (20) Pablo National Wildlife Refuge. (21) Red Rock Lakes National Wild life Refuge. (22) Swan River National Wildlife Refuge. (23) UL Bend National Wildlife Ref uge. (24) War Horse National Wildlife Ref uge. (aa) Nebraska. (1) Boyer Chute Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge. (4) John W. and Louise Seier Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (5) North Platte National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Rainwater Basin Wetland Manage ment District. (7) Valentine National Wildlife Ref uge. (bb) Nevada. (1) Ash Meadows Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Desert National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Fallon National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Pahranagat National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Ruby Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Stillwater National Wildlife Ref uge. (cc) New Hampshire. (1) Great Bay Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. (3) Umbagog National Wildlife Ref uge. (dd) New Jersey. (1) Cape May Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Edwin B. Forsythe National Wild life Refuge. (3) Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Supawna Meadows National Wild life Refuge. (5) Wallkill River National Wildlife Refuge. (ee) New Mexico. (1) Bitter Lake Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Bosque del Apache National Wild life Refuge. (3) Las Vegas National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge. (5) San Andres National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Sevilleta National Wildlife Ref uge. (ff) New York. (1) Amagansett Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Montezuma National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Oyster Bay National Wildlife Ref uge. (7) Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Wallkill National Wildlife Ref uge. (11) Wertheim National Wildlife Ref uge. (gg) North Carolina. (1) Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Currituck National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00326 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 317 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior ยง 32.7 (5) Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Pea Island National Wildlife Ref uge. (8) Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge. (11) Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge. (hh) North Dakota. (1) Appert Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Ardoch National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Arrowwood National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Arrowwood Wetland Management District. (5) Audubon National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Audubon Wetland Management District. (7) Bone Hill National Wildlife Ref uge. (8) Brumba National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Camp Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (11) Canefield Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (12) Chase Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (13) Chase Lake Wetland Manage ment District. (14) Cottonwood Lake National Wild life Refuge. (15) Crosby Wetland Management District. (16) Dakota Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (17) Des Lacs National Wildlife Ref uge. (18) Devils Lake Wetland Manage ment District. (19) Half Way Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (20) Hiddenwood Lake National Wild life Refuge. (21) Hobart Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (22) Hutchinson Lake National Wild life Refuge. (23) J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge. (24) J. Clark Salyer Wetland Manage ment District. (25) Johnson Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (26) Kulm Wetland Management Dis trict. (27) Lake Alice National Wildlife Ref uge. (28) Lake George National Wildlife Refuge. (29) Lake Ilo National Wildlife Ref uge. (30) Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (31) Lake Nettie National Wildlife Refuge. (32) Lake Otis National Wildlife Ref uge. (33) Lake Patricia National Wildlife Refuge. (34) Lake Zahl National Wildlife Ref uge. (35) Lambs Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (36) Little Goose Lake National Wild life Refuge. (37) Long Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (38) Long Lake Wetland Management District. (39) Lords Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (40) Lost Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (41) Lostwood National Wildlife Ref uge. (42) Lostwood Wetland Management District. (43) Maple River National Wildlife Refuge. (44) Pleasant Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (45) Pretty Rock National Wildlife Refuge. (46) Rabb Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (47) Rock Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (48) Rose Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (49) School Section National Wildlife Refuge. (50) Sheyenne Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (51) Sibley Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (52) Silver Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (53) Slade National Wildlife Refuge. (54) Snyder Lake National Wildlife Refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00327 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 318 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.7 (55) Springwater National Wildlife Refuge. (56) Stewart Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (57) Stoney Slough National Wildlife Refuge. (58) Storm Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (59) Sunburst Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (60) Tewaukon National Wildlife Ref uge. (61) Tewaukon Wetland Management District. (62) Tomahawk National Wildlife Ref uge. (63) Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge. (64) Wild Rice National Wildlife Ref uge. (65) Willow Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (66) Wintering River National Wild life Refuge. (67) Wood Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (ii) Ohio. (1) Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. (jj) Oklahoma. (1) Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Little River National Wildlife Ref uge. (3) Optima National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Salt Plains National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Sequoyah National Wildlife Ref uge. (7) Tishomingo National Wildlife Ref uge. (8) Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit. (9) Washita National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge. (kk) Oregon. (1) Bandon Marsh Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Bear Valley National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Deer Flat National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge. (7) Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer. (8) Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. (11) Malheur National Wildlife Ref uge. (12) McKay Creek National Wildlife Refuge. (13) McNary National Wildlife Ref uge. (14) Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (15) Sheldon National Wildlife Ref uge. (16) Siletz Bay National Wildlife Ref uge. (17) Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge. (18) Umatilla National Wildlife Ref uge. (19) Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge. (20) Wapato Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (21) William L. Finley National Wild life Refuge. (ll) Pennsylvania. (1) Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Erie National Wildlife Refuge. (3) John Heinz National Wildlife Ref uge at Tinicum. (4) Ohio River Islands National Wild life Refuge. (mm) Rhode Island. (1) Block Island National Wildlife Refuge. (2) John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge. (nn) South Carolina. (1) Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Carolina Sandhills National Wild life Refuge. (3) Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (4) Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Santee National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Savannah National Wildlife Ref uge. (7) Waccamaw National Wildlife Ref uge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00328 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 319 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior ยง 32.7 (oo) South Dakota. (1) Huron Wetland Management District. (2) Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Lake Andes National Wildlife Ref uge. (4) Lake Andes Wetland Management District. (5) Madison Wetland Management District. (6) Sand Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (7) Sand Lake Wetland Management District. (8) Waubay National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Waubay Wetland Management District. (pp) Tennessee. (1) Chickasaw Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Lake Isom National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Tennessee National Wildlife Ref uge. (qq) Texas. (1) Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Aransas National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Big Boggy National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Caddo Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (8) Hagerman National Wildlife Ref uge. (9) Laguna Atascosa National Wild life Refuge. (10) Lower Rio Grande Valley Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (11) McFaddin National Wildlife Ref uge. (12) Muleshoe National Wildlife Ref uge. (13) Neches River National Wildlife Refuge. (14) San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge. (15) Texas Point National Wildlife Refuge. (16) Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge. (rr) Utah. (1) Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge. (2) Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Ouray National Wildlife Refuge. (ss) Vermont. (1) Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge. (tt) Virginia. (1) Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Eastern Shore of Virginia Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (4) Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Featherstone National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Fisherman Island National Wild life Refuge. (7) Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. (8) James River National Wildilfe Refuge. (9) Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge. (10) Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (11) Plum Tree Island National Wild life Refuge. (12) Presquile National Wildlife Ref uge. (13) Rappahannock River Valley Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (14) Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge. (uu) Washington. (1) Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Columbia National Wildlife Ref uge. (3) Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Dungeness National Wildlife Ref uge. (5) Hanford Reach National Monu ment/Saddle Mountain National Wild life Refuge. (6) Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-tailed Deer. (7) Little Pend Oreille National Wild life Refuge. (8) McNary National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Ridgefield National Wildlife Ref uge. (10) San Juan Islands National Wild life Refuge. (11) Toppenish National Wildlife Ref uge. (12) Turnbull National Wildlife Ref uge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00329 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 320 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.8 (13) Umatilla National Wildlife Ref uge. (14) Willapa National Wildlife Refuge. (vv) West Virginia. (1) Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Ohio River Islands National Wild life Refuge. (ww) Wisconsin. (1) Fox River Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (2) Green Bay National Wildlife Ref uge. (3) Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Horicon National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Leopold Wetland Management District. (6) Necedah National Wildlife Refuge. (7) St. Croix Wetland Management District. (8) Trempealeau National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. (10) Whittlesey Creek National Wild life Refuge. (xx) Wyoming. (1) Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Cokeville Meadows National Wild life Refuge. (3) Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (4) National Elk Refuge. (5) Pathfinder National Wildlife Ref uge. (6) Seedskadee National Wildlife Ref uge. (yy) Guam. (1) Guam National Wild life Refuge. (2) [Reserved] [84 FR 47671, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54103, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48849, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57128, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.8 Areas closed to hunting. Proclamations and or ders State Land and waters within boundary and adjacent to, or in the vicinity of— Citation No. Date Nov. 20, 1959 Alabama ........ Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge ............................ 24 FR 9513. Oct. 15, 1960 .......do ............ .......do ...................................................................... 25 FR 9899. Nov. 3, 1970 .. .......do ............ Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge ............................. 35 FR 16935. 2325 Mar. 21, 1939 Arkansas ........ Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge ........................... 3 CFR Cum. Supp. 4 FR 1309. Oct. 24, 1958 .......do ............ Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge ........................ 23 FR 8429. 2274 Mar. 15, 1938 .......do ............ White River National Wildlife Refuge ....................... 3 FR 591. July 13, 1963 Delaware ....... Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge ................... 28 FR 6228. Oct. 22, 1953 Florida ............ St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge .......................... 18 FR 7837. Oct. 20, 1960 .......do ............ .......do ...................................................................... 25 FR 10030. 2758 Dec. 2, 1947 .. .......do ............ ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge .................. 3 CFR 1947 Supp.; 12 FR 8039. 2239 Apr. 10, 1939 Georgia .......... Savannah National Wildlife Refuge ......................... 3 CFR Cum. Supp.; 4 FR 1595. Nov. 3, 1970 .. .......do ............ Eufaula Wildlife Refuge ............................................ 35 FR 16935. Nov. 3, 1970 .. .......do ............ Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge ............................ 35 FR 16936. 2748 Oct. 1, 1947 ... Illinois ............. Honshoe Lake, Alexander County ........................... 3 CFR, 1947 Supp. 12 FR 6521. Sept. 9, 1953 .......do ............ .......do ...................................................................... 18 FR 5495. 2322 Feb. 7, 1939 .. Louisiana ....... Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge ......................... 3 CFR, Cum. Suppl. 4 FR 611. Nov. 19, 1982 .......do ............ Delta National Wildlife Refuge ................................. 47 FR 52183. Dec. 2, 1969 .. .......do ............ Lacassine National Wildlife Refuge ......................... 34 FR 19077. Aug. 13, 1960 Maryland ........ Martin National Wildlife Refuge ............................... 25 FR 7741. 2617 Oct. 18, 1948 Massachusetts Parker River National Wildlife Refuge ..................... 3 CFR, 1948 Supp. 13 FR 6115. 2200 Oct. 7, 1936 ... Montana ......... Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge ............... 1 FR 1554. Aug. 30, 1976 .......do ............ Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge ........... 41 FR 31539. 2284 May 9, 1939 .. North Carolina Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge ........................ 3 FR 912. 2129 July 18, 1935 .......do ............ Swanquarter National Wildlife Refuge ..................... 49 Stat. 3450. Aug. 21, 1963 .......do ............ Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge .................. 28 FR 9209. Sept. 22, 1967 .......do ............ Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge ........................... 32 FR 13384. 33 FR 749, Jan. 20, 1968. Sept. 27, 1964 .......do ............ .......do ...................................................................... 49 FR 38141. 2000 June 6, 1932 South Carolina Cape Romanain National Wildlife Refuge ............... 47 Stat. 2513. 2329 Apr. 10, 1939 .......do ............ Savannah National Wildlife Refuge ......................... 3 CFR, Cum. Supp.; 4 FR 1595. Sept. 13, 1968 .......do ............ Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge ................... 33 FR 12964. Oct. 8, 1963 ... Tennessee ..... Cross Creeks National Wildlife Refuge ................... 28 FR 10782. Aug. 23, 1956 Texas ............. Aransas National Wildlife Regudge ......................... 21 FR 6513. 2370 Oct. 16, 1939 Virginia ........... Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge .......................... 3 CFR, Cum. Supp. 4 FR 4285. Aug. 13, 1954 .......do ............ Presquile National Wildlife Refuge .......................... 19 FR 5290. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00330 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 321 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.20 Proclamations and or ders State Land and waters within boundary and adjacent to, or in the vicinity of— Citation No. Date Jan. 5, 1962 .. .......do ............ Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge .......................... 27 FR 104; 27 FR 858. Aug. 21, 1963 .......do ............ Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge .................. 28 FR 9209. Oct. 9, 1969 ... .......do ............ Mason Neck National Wildlife Refuge ..................... 34 FR 15653. 2439 Nov. 7, 1940 .. Washington .... Willapa National Wildlife Refuge .............................. 3 CFR, Cum. Supp.; 5 FR 4443. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 42880, Aug. 12, 1993; 74 FR 45678, Sept. 3, 2009] § 32.9 Information collection require ments. The information collection require ments contained in this part have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and assigned clearance number 1018–0140. The information is being col lected to provide the refuge managers the information needed to decide whether or not to allow the requested use. A response is required in order to obtain a benefit. The Service may not conduct or sponsor, and you are not re quired to respond to, a collection of in formation unless it displays a cur rently valid OMB control number. Di rect comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of these information collection requirements to the Service’s Information Collection Clearance Officer at the address pro vided at 50 CFR 2.1(b). [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019] Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regu lations for Hunting and Fish ing SOURCE: 84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, unless otherwise noted. § 32.20 Alabama. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bon Secour National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (b) Cahaba River National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, opos sum, raccoon, coyote, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to hunt as gov erned by Alabama Department of Con servation and Natural Resources’ Wil liam R. Ireland, Sr.—Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area hunting permit conditions. (ii) We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed Alabama Department of Conservation and Nat ural Resources’ William R. Ireland, Sr.—Cahaba River Wildlife Manage ment Area hunting permit when hunt ing on the refuge. (iii) Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only #4 shot or smaller, rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammuni tion only, or archery equipment that complies with State and Federal regu lations. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game. (v) Hunters may only hunt during designated days and times. (vi) Hunters must remove tree stands, blinds, or other personal prop erty from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(2)(i), (ii), (v), and (vi) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of firearms for hunting deer on the refuge. How ever, you may archery hunt in the por tions of the refuge that are open for VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00331 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 322 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.20 deer hunting during the archery, shot gun, and muzzleloader seasons estab lished by the State. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. We also prohibit drives for feral hogs. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (c) Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, light and dark geese, coot, and merganser on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow migratory game bird hunting during the Special Youth, Veteran, and Active Military Personnel Waterfowl Hunting Days determined by the State. Regular waterfowl season shooting hours, bag limits, and legal arms and ammunition apply to the spe cial days. (ii) You must remove all decoys, blind materials, and harvested game from the refuge (see § 27.93 of this chap ter) by 1 p.m. each day. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. and must stop hunting at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. (iv) We allow the use of dogs for re trieval of migratory birds. (v) We allow the incidental take of coyote, beaver, opossum, nutria, rac coon, and feral hog during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, as governed by the State of Ala bama. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit, and in cidental take of coyote, beaver, rac coon, opossum, and nutria, on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit leaving unattended personal property, including, but not limited to, boats or vehicles of any type, geocaches, lumber, and cameras, overnight on the refuge (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) All persons age 15 or younger, while hunting on the refuge, must be in the presence and under direct super vision of a licensed or exempt hunter age 21 or older. A licensed hunter su pervising a youth must hold a valid State license for the species being hunted. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting squirrel and rabbit. (iv) Hunters may only hunt during designated days and times. (v) The condition set forth at para graph (c)(1)(v) of this section applies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and incidental take of feral hog subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(v), and (c)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) Deer hunters may place one port able stand or blind on the refuge for use while deer hunting, but only during the open deer season. The stand must be clearly labeled with the hunter’s State hunting license number. You may leave the stand or blind on the ref uge overnight during the deer season. (iii) While climbing a tree, installing a tree stand that uses climbing aids, or hunting from a tree stand on the ref uge, hunters must use a fall-arrest sys tem (full body harness) that is manu factured to the Tree Stand Manufac turers Association’s standards. (iv) Deer hunts are archery only ex cept during the State Special Oppor tunity Areas (SOA) hunt. (v) The State SOA hunt will occur 4 days per year on the refuge as specified by State SOA regulations. (vi) Hunters must be selected for and possess a State limited quota permit in order to participate in the State SOA hunt on the refuge. (vii) We allow the use of muzzleloaders only during the State SOA hunt. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing year-round, ex cept in the waterfowl sanctuary area as depicted within the refuge brochure. The waterfowl sanctuary is closed to fishing from November 15 through March 1. (ii) We allow a rod and reel and pole and line. We prohibit all other methods of fishing, including bow fishing. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00332 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 323 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.20 (iii) We prohibit the taking of frogs, turtles, and crawfish (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit fishing tournaments on all refuge waters. (d) Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove and Eurasian-collared dove, duck, and goose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit (signed bro chure) when hunting. (ii) All youth hunters (ages 10 through 15) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of a properly licensed hunting adult age 21 or older. Youth hunters must possess and carry verification of passing a State-ap proved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. (iii) All waterfowl hunting opportuni ties are spaced-blind and assigned by lottery. Hunters wishing to participate in our waterfowl hunt must submit a Waterfowl Lottery Application (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System). (iv) Hunters must remove all stands/ blinds and other personal property at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We allow access to the refuge for hunting from 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise to 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (vi) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (vii) We prohibit hunting or observ ing from an elevated stand without use of a full body harness. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) and (ii) and (v) through (vii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow only shotguns as the means of take for upland game hunt ing. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) and (v) through (vii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow youth gun hunting op portunities that are spaced-blind and assigned by lottery. Hunters wishing to participate in our youth gun hunt must submit a Big/Upland Game Hunt Appli cation (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Appli cation—National Wildlife Refuge Sys tem). (iii) All youth hunters must remain within sight and normal voice contact of a properly hunting-licensed adult age 21 or older. Youth hunters must possess and carry verification of pass ing a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (iv) All big game hunting opportuni ties, except for youth gun, are archery only. (v) We close those portions of the ref uge between Bustahatchee and Rood Creeks to archery hunting until No vember 1. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, including bowfishing, in des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow shoreline access for fish ing from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit taking frog or turtle on all refuge lands and waters (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) We adopt reciprocal license agreements between Alabama and Georgia for fishing in Lake Eufaula. Anglers fishing in waters not directly connected to Lake Eufaula must be properly licensed for the State in which they are fishing. (e) Grand Bay National Wildlife Ref uge. Refer to § 32.43(d) for regulations. (f) Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and white winged dove, crow, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge permit, which VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00333 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 324 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.20 is included with the Alabama Depart ment of Conservation and Natural Re sources’ Seven Mile Island Wildlife Management Area hunting permit, when hunting on the refuge. (ii) We allow hunting on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting migratory game birds and up land game. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, Eurasian-collared dove, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opos sum, starling, coyote, bobcat, and fox on designated portions of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting on designated areas from legal sunrise to legal sunset on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sat urday, except that you may hunt opos sum and raccoon after legal sunset. (iii) Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only #4 shot or smaller, rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammuni tion only, or archery equipment that complies with State regulations. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated portions of the refuge as governed by State regulations subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting on designated areas from legal sunrise to legal sunset on Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sat urday. (iii) We prohibit the use of firearms for hunting deer on the refuge. (iv) We allow hunters to hunt from portable tree stands. While climbing a tree, installing a tree stand that uses climbing aids, or hunting from a tree stand on the refuge, hunters must use a fall-arrest system (full body harness) that is manufactured to the Tree Stand Manufacturers Association’s standards. (v) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (vi) Hunters may hunt big game spe cies other than deer with shotguns using only approved nontoxic #4 shot or smaller (see § 32.2(k)), rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammunition only, or archery equipment that com plies with State regulations. (4) [Reserved] (g) Mountain Longleaf National Wild life Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of woodcock on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to hunt as gov erned by Alabama Department of Con servation and Natural Resources’ Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area hunting permit conditions. (ii) We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed Alabama Department of Conservation and Nat ural Resources’ Choccolocco Wildlife Management Area hunting permit when hunting on the refuge. (iii) Hunters may only hunt during designated days and times. (iv) Hunters must remove tree stands, blinds, or other personal prop erty from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, groundhog, raccoon, opossum, beaver, and fox on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit hunting after legal sunset. (iii) Hunters must use a body safety harness at all times while hunting from a tree. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting quail, squirrel, and rabbit only. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, bobcat, coy ote, feral hog, and turkey on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) and (g)(2)(iii) of this section apply. (4) [Reserved] (h) Sauta Cave National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, and opossum on designated areas VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00334 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 325 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.22 of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to hunt as gov erned by Alabama Department of Con servation and Natural Resources’ North Sauty refuge hunting permit. (ii) We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge permit, which is found on the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Jackson County Waterfowl, Manage ment Areas, refuges and Coon Gulf Tract hunting permit, when hunting. (iii) Hunters may only hunt during designated days and times. (iv) Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only #4 shot or smaller, rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammuni tion only, or archery equipment that complies with State regulations. (v) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (i) Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to possess and carry a current and signed hunting per mit, found on the Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge hunting brochure, when hunting on the refuge. (ii) Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only #4 shot or smaller, rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammuni tion only, or archery equipment that complies with State regulations. (iii) We allow hunting on designated areas Monday through Saturday. We prohibit hunting on Sunday. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game. (v) Hunters must use a body safety harness at all times while hunting from a tree. (vi) Hunters must remove tree stands, blinds, or other personal prop erty from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vii) Hunters may only hunt during designated days and times. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(2)(i) and (iii) and (v) through (vii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (iii) Hunters may only hunt with archery equipment that complies with State regulations and flintlocks .40 cal iber or larger. (iv) You may only hunt feral hog dur ing the refuge archery and flintlock deer season. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We open all refuge waters to fishing year-round un less otherwise posted. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 86 FR 48849, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.21 Alaska. Alaska refuges are opened to hunt ing, fishing, and trapping pursuant to the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Pub. L. 96–487, 16 U.S.C. 3101 et seq.). The regulations set forth at 50 CFR part 36 concern Na tional Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. In formation regarding specific refuge rules can be obtained from the Re gional Office of the U.S. Fish and Wild life Service, Anchorage, AK (see 50 CFR 2.2), or by contacting the manager of the respective individual refuge. § 32.22 Arizona. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and white-winged dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only shotguns and arch ery equipment for hunting. (ii) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters) of any road or trail VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00335 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 326 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.22 open to public use and within 1⁄4 mile (402 meters) of any building. (iii) You must remove boats, equip ment, temporary blinds, stands, etc., at the end of each day’s activities (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) Hunters may enter the refuge 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise and must leave the refuge no later than 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Gambel’s quail, Eurasian collared-dove, cottontail rabbit, coy ote, gray fox, and kit fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply, except that we also allow muzzleloading shotguns for cottontail rabbit hunting. (ii) We allow hunting of Gambel’s quail in alignment with the State quail season. (iii) We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit from September through Feb ruary aligning with the beginning of the State dove season and the end of the State quail season. (iv) We allow hunting of Eurasian collared-dove during the State mourn ing and white-winged dove season. (v) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise the following day. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of desert bighorn sheep and javelina on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(ii) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow the use of rifles, muzzleloaders, and archery for desert bighorn sheep hunting. (iii) We allow shotguns shooting slugs and archery equipment for javelina hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condi tion set forth at paragraph (a)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (b) Buenos Aires National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting.We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, merganser, moorhen (gallinule), com mon snipe, and mourning, white winged, and Eurasian collared-dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow portable or temporary blinds and stands, but you must re move them at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) We prohibit falconry. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of black-tailed and antelope jackrabbit; cottontail rabbit; badger; bobcat; coati; kit and gray fox; rac coon; ringtail; coyote; and hog-nosed, hooded, spotted, and striped skunk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise the following day. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule and white-tailed deer, javelina, mountain lion, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) and (b)(2)(ii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of dogs when hunting big game. (4) [Reserved] (c) Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to obtain a vis itor access permit (Department of De fense form/requirement) from the ref uge. (ii) We prohibit falconry. (iii) We allow dogs only for the point ing and retrieval of birds. (iv) We allow hunting only during the late season dove hunt. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Gambel’s quail, Eurasian collared-dove, desert cottontail rabbit, antelope jackrabbit and black-tailed jackrabbit, coyote, bobcat, and kit and gray fox in designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00336 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 327 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.22 (ii) We do not allow wheeled carts in designated Wilderness. (iii) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise the following day. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of desert bighorn sheep, mule deer, and mountain lion on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(2)(ii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We require Special Use Permits for all guides (FWS Form 3–1383–C), stock animals (FWS Form 3–1383–G), and bighorn sheep hunters (FWS Form 3–1383–G). (iii) We prohibit the use of dogs when hunting big game. (4) [Reserved] (d) Cibola National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen (gallinule), common snipe, mourning and white-winged dove, and Eurasian collared-dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow only shotgun and arch ery. (ii) Hunters may only hunt during designated days and times. (iii) You must remove all temporary blinds, boats, and decoys from the ref uge following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) The Hart Mine Marsh area is open to entry from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from October 1 through March 14. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Gambel’s quail and cotton tail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) For cottontail rabbit, we allow only shotgun, archery, handgun, rifle, and muzzleloader. (ii) For quail, we allow only shotgun, archery, and handgun shooting shot. (iii) You may hunt cottontail rabbit from September 1 through the last day of the respective State’s quail season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: We allow rifle, shotgun, hand gun, muzzleloader, and archery, except for archery-only hunts. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and frogging subject to the fol lowing condition: Cibola Lake is open to fishing and frogging from March 15 through September 30. (e) Havasu National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and white winged dove, duck, American coot, common gallinule, goose, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit falconry. (ii) We allow only shotguns, cross bows, and archery equipment for hunt ing. (iii) You must remove all decoys, boats, trash items, cameras, temporary blinds, stands, and other equipment at the end of each day’s activities (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (v) The following conditions apply to Pintail Slough (Quota Hunt Area): (A) We require a fee for Quota water fowl hunting. (B) We limit the number of persons at each waterfowl hunt blind or field to four. Observers cannot hold shells or guns for hunting unless in possession of a valid State hunting license and stamps. (C) Waterfowl hunters must hunt within the designated boundaries of their assigned blind or field. (D) You may use only native vegeta tion or materials for making or fixing hunt blinds. (E) We allow waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Waterfowl hunting ends at 2 p.m. MST (Mountain Standard Time). Hunters must be out of the Pintail Slough area by 3 p.m. MST. (F) We allow dove hunting at the Pin tail Slough Quota Hunt Area outside the general State waterfowl season. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Gambel’s quail, cottontail rabbit, Eurasian collared-dove, African collared-dove, black-tailed jackrabbit, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, and kit fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply, except that we also allow VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00337 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 328 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.22 pneumatic weapons, muzzleloaders, and hand guns for upland game hunting. (ii) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise the following day. (iii) We allow hunting of Gambel’s quail, cottontail rabbit, Eurasian col lared-dove, African collared-dove, black-tailed jackrabbit, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, and kit fox from September 1– March 15. (iv) We allow the incidental take of Gambel’s quail, cottontail rabbit, Eur asian collared-dove, African collared dove, black-tailed jackrabbit, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, and kit fox in the Pintail Slough Quota Hunt Area during the general State waterfowl season by hunters possessing a valid permit (FWS Form 3–2439) at their designated water fowl hunt blind or field. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of desert bighorn sheep and the in cidental take of feral hog on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow only rifles for desert bighorn sheep hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit overnight boat moor ing and shore anchoring unless actively fishing, as governed by State regula tions. (f) Imperial National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and white winged dove, duck, coot, moorhen (gal linule), goose, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow shotgun, archery, and crossbow. (ii) You must remove temporary blinds, boats, and decoys from the ref uge following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Gambel’s quail, cottontail rabbit, coyote, and gray fox on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) For hunting quail, we allow shot gun, handgun shooting shot, archery, and crossbow. (ii) For hunting cottontail rabbit, coyote, and fox, we allow shotgun, rifle, handgun, muzzleloader, archery, and crossbow. (iii) We allow cottontail rabbit hunt ing from September 1 to the close of the State quail season. (iv) We allow coyote and fox hunting only during the State quail season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer and desert bighorn sheep on designated areas of the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and frogging for bullfrog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: We close posted por tions of Martinez Lake and Ferguson Lake to entry from October 1 through the last day of February. (g) Kofa National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Gambel’s quail, cottontail rabbit, coyote, and gray fox on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting of coyote, fox, and cottontail rabbit during the State quail season only. (ii) For hunting quail, we allow shot gun, archery, crossbow, and handgun shooting shot. (iii) For hunting cottontail rabbit, coyote, and fox, we allow shotgun, rifle, muzzleloader, handgun, archery, and crossbow. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer and desert bighorn sheep on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (h) Leslie Canyon National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning, white winged, and Eurasian collared-dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit falconry. (ii) We prohibit the use of dogs. (iii) We prohibit pneumatic weapons. (iv) You must remove all equipment, cameras, temporary blinds, stands, etc., at the end of each day’s activities (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We allow Eurasian collared-dove hunting only during mourning and white-winged dove seasons. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00338 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 329 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.23 (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Gambel’s and scaled quail; cottontail; black-tailed jackrabbit; gray fox; coati; badger; striped, hooded, spotted, and hog-nosed skunk; bobcat; raccoon; ring-tailed cat; and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (ii) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise the following day. (iii) We allow quail hunting during State seasons. For all other upland game species, we only allow hunting when a species season dates overlap with a general or archery State deer or javelina hunt season, except for youth only seasons. (iii) We will allow hunting of these upland game species only when the State season dates overlap with a gen eral or archery State deer and/or javelina hunt season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer, white-tailed deer, javelina, and black bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting of black bear only when the State season dates over lap with a general or archery State deer or javelina hunt season, except for youth-only seasons. (4) [Reserved] (i) San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and white-winged dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow the use of dogs while hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Gambel’s, scaled, and Mearns’ quail and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only shotgun. (ii) We allow the use of dogs while quail hunting. (iii) Cottontail rabbit season opens on September 1 and closes on the last day of the State quail season. (3)–(4) [Reserved] [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54104, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48849, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.23 Arkansas. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bald Knob National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, snipe, woodcock, rail, galli nule, crow, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require a signed refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439). Anyone on the refuge in possession of hunting equipment must sign and possess the permit (FWS Form 3–2439) at all times. (ii) During the quota gun deer hunt, we close the refuge to all other hunts and public entry, unless the refuge is closed to deer hunting at that time due to implementation of State flood clo sure zone regulations. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge be ginning at 4 a.m. Except when hunting applicable goose species during the State Conservation Order, waterfowl hunters must exit the refuge by 1 p.m. All other hunters, including those hunting applicable goose species during the State Conservation Order, must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (iv) We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon), except that during the State Conservation Order, you may hunt for applicable goose species until legal sunset. Snipe, woodcock, rail, gallinule, crow, and dove hunters may hunt until legal sunset. (v) When waterfowl hunting, you may not possess more than 25 shotgun shells while in the field, except that during the State Conservation Order, there is no limit on the number of shells you may possess while hunting applicable goose species. (vi) We prohibit hunting closer than 100 yards (91 meters) to another hunter or hunting party. (vii) You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, and all other equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) All hunters age 11 and younger who possess valid hunter education cer tification must remain within normal VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00339 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 330 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.23 sight and voice contact with an adult age 18 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. Hunters age 15 and younger who have not completed hunter education must be under the di rect supervision (within arm’s reach) of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. One adult may supervise up to two youth hunters for migratory bird and upland game hunting, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunting. (ix) We allow incidental take of bea ver, muskrat, nutria, river otter, mink, bobcat, fox, striped skunk, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the weap ons legal for that hunt, subject to ap plicable State seasons and regulations. (x) We allow the use of dogs when mi gratory game bird hunting. (xi) We close the Waterfowl Sanc tuary Hunt Unit to all entry and hunt ing from November 15 to February 28, except that quota gun deer hunters may hunt in that Unit when the season overlaps with these dates. (xii) We allow waterfowl hunting from mowed and/or graveled road rights-of-way, but we prohibit all other hunting from these rights-of-way. (xiii) We allow only hunters to use all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and only from September 1 through March 31, except that during the State Conserva tion Order, hunters may use ATVs for hunting applicable goose species. (xiv) Hunters may use conventional motor vehicles, ATVs, bicycles, and e bikes only on public use roads, levee tops, designated ATV trails (open to ATVs only), and established parking lots not closed by a locked gate, other barrier, or signage. (xv) Hunters and anglers may use conventional motor vehicles only in the Bison, Waterfowl Sanctuary, and Core Waterfowl Area Hunt Units and only from March 1 through November 14. (xvi) From November 15 through Feb ruary 28, we close the Core Waterfowl Area Hunt Unit to all hunting, fishing, and public entry at 1 p.m. daily, except that during the State Conservation Order, you may hunt applicable goose species in this Unit until legal sunset. (xvii) We prohibit the use of personal watercraft (e.g., jet skis), airboats, and hovercraft for hunting and fishing on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, rac coon, opossum, beaver, muskrat, nu tria, river otter, mink, bobcat, fox, striped skunk, and coyote on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i), (ii), (viii), (ix), and (xi) through (xvii) of this section apply. (ii) Hunters may use shotguns, rifles and handguns chambered for rimfire cartridges, air rifles, and archery tack le. (iii) We allow squirrel, rabbit, opos sum, raccoon, and quail hunting ac cording to season dates and bag limits provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game. (v) Hunters may enter the refuge be ginning at 4 a.m. and must exit the ref uge by 1 hour after legal sunset, except that we allow hunting of raccoon and opossum at night (from 30 minutes after legal sunset to 30 minutes before legal sunrise) on the refuge. (vi) We prohibit hunting from a vehi cle. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and turkey, and the inci dental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i), (ii), (viii), (ix), and (xi) through (xvii), (2)(v), and (2)(vi) of this section apply. (ii) We allow archery/crossbow, mod ern gun, and muzzleloader deer hunting according to season dates and bag lim its provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (iii) Turkey hunting will be con ducted in the Bison, Waterfowl Sanc tuary, and Mingo Creek Hunt Units ac cording to season dates and bag limits provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (iv) Hunters may use only shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, handguns with barrel lengths greater than 4 inches, large-bore air rifles, and arch ery/crossbow tackle for modern gun VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00340 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 331 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.23 deer hunting on the Bison, Core Water fowl Area, and Waterfowl Sanctuary Hunt Units. (v) You may erect portable stands and blinds 7 days prior to the refuge deer season and must remove them from the waterfowl sanctuary prior to November 15, except for stands used by quota gun deer hunters, which you must remove by the last day of the quota gun deer hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). You must remove all stands on the remainder of the refuge within 7 days of the closure of archery season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vi) We prohibit leaving any tree stand, blind, or game camera on the refuge without the owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission customer identification number clearly written on it in a conspicuous location. (vii) We prohibit the possession or use of lead shot and buckshot for deer hunting. We allow lead shot for turkey hunting. (viii) During the quota gun deer hunt, we allow only hunters possessing a valid quota gun deer hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439) on the refuge and only for the purposes of deer hunting and the incidental take of allowable species. (ix) Hunters may only take feral hog incidental to modern gun and muzzle loader deer hunts and during specified periods for archery deer hunting ac cording to season dates provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (x) We prohibit the use of dogs for deer hunting. (xi) During the quota turkey hunts, only hunters possessing a valid quota turkey hunting permit (FWS Form 3– 2439) will be allowed to enter the open hunt units and only for the purposes of turkey hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, frogging, and crawfishing on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graph (a)(1)(ii), (xi), (xv) through (xvii), and (a)(3)(viii) and (xi) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the take or posses sion of turtles and/or mollusks (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) We allow fishing, frogging, and crawfishing for personal use only. All crawfish traps must have the owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission license customer identification number permanently affixed. (iv) You may enter the refuge to fish, frog, or crawfish beginning at 4 a.m. and must exit by 1 hour after legal sun set. (v) We prohibit tournament fishing on the refuge. (b) Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, rac coon, nutria, coyote, beaver, muskrat, river otter, mink, bobcat, fox, striped skunk, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require a signed refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439). Anyone on the refuge in possession of hunting equipment must sign and possess the permit (FWS Form 3–2439) at all times. (ii) During the quota gun deer hunt, we close the refuge to all other hunts and public entry. (iii) We allow incidental take of nu tria, beaver, muskrat, river otter, mink, bobcat, fox, striped skunk, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regula tions. (iv) We allow squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, opossum, and quail hunting ac cording to season dates and bag limits provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (v) We allow the use of dogs only for squirrel, rabbit, and quail hunting in the refuge area north of Timm’s Point. (vi) Hunters may only use shotguns, rifles and handguns chambered for rim fire cartridges, air rifles, and archery tackle. (vii) We prohibit hunting from mowed and/or gravel road rights-of way. (viii) Hunters may enter the refuge beginning at 4 a.m. and must exit the refuge by 1 hour after legal sunset, ex cept that we allow hunting of raccoon and opossum at night (from 30 minutes after legal sunset to 30 minutes before legal sunrise) on the refuge. (ix) All hunters age 11 and younger who possess valid hunter education cer tification must remain within normal VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00341 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 332 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.23 sight and voice contact with an adult age 18 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. Hunters age 15 and younger who have not completed hunter education must be under the di rect supervision (within arm’s reach) of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. One adult may supervise up to two youth hunters for upland game hunting, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunting. (x) From November 1 to February 28, we close all waterfowl sanctuaries to all hunting and public entry. (xi) Hunters and anglers may not leave motor vehicles, bicycles, e-bikes, or boats overnight on the refuge. (xii) We only allow use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) by hunters with mobil ity-impairments, and the refuge man ager must authorize this use in writ ing. (xiii) Hunters and anglers may use motor vehicles, bicycles, and e-bikes only on public use roads not closed by a locked gate, other barrier, or signage. (xiv) From November 1 through Feb ruary 28, boat access is restricted to launching at Seven Mile boat ramp and using Ditch 28 only. (xv) We prohibit the use of personal watercraft (e.g., jet skis), airboats, and hovercraft for hunting and fishing on the refuge. (xvi) We prohibit hunting from a ve hicle. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, and in cidental take of feral hog on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(2)(i) through (iii), and (vii) through (xvi) of this section apply. (ii) We allow archery/crossbow, mod ern gun, and muzzleloader deer hunting according to season dates and bag lim its provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (iii) Modern gun deer hunters may only use shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, handguns with barrel lengths greater than 4 inches, large bore air rifles, and archery/crossbow tackle. (iv) You may erect portable stands or blinds 7 days prior to the refuge deer season and must remove them 7 days after the closure of archery season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit leaving any tree stand, blind, or game camera on the refuge without the owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission customer identification number clearly written on it in a conspicuous location. (vi) Hunters may only take feral hog incidental to modern gun and muzzle loader deer hunts and during a speci fied period during archery deer hunting according to season dates provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (vii) We prohibit the possession or use of lead shot or buckshot for deer hunting. We allow lead shot for turkey hunting. (viii) Turkey hunting is conducted according to season dates and bag lim its provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (ix) During the quota gun deer hunts, only hunters possessing a valid quota gun deer permit (FWS Form 3–2439) may use the refuge and only for the purposes of deer hunting and the inci dental take of allowable species. (x) During the quota gun turkey hunts, we close the refuge Wildlife Auto Drive Road to other hunting and public entry, and only hunters pos sessing a valid quota gun turkey per mit (FWS Form 3–2439) may use that area of the refuge and only for the pur poses of turkey hunting. (xi) We prohibit the use of dogs for deer hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, frogging, and crawfishing on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(2)(ii), (x), (xi), (xii) through (xv), and (b)(3)(ix) and (x) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Anglers may launch boats only in designated areas. (iii) We allow frogging and craw fishing for personal use only. All craw fish traps must have the owner’s Ar kansas Game and Fish Commission li cense customer identification number permanently affixed. (iv) We prohibit the take or posses sion of turtles and/or mollusks (see § 27.21 of this chapter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00342 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 333 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.23 (v) We allow fishing, frogging, and crawfishing on all refuge waters from March 1 through October 31. (vi) We allow fishing in the Sand Slough-Mud Slough area from Novem ber 1 through February 28 only with the use of nonmotorized boats and elec tric trolling motors; anglers may enter this area at 4 a.m. and must depart by 1 hour after legal sunset. (vii) We prohibit climbing onto or fishing from any water control struc ture and associated wingwalls and fences, or the top of the Floodway Dam south of Highway 18. (viii) We prohibit tournament fishing on the refuge. (c) Cache River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, snipe, woodcock, rail, galli nule, crow, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require a signed refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439). Anyone on the refuge in possession of hunting equipment must sign and possess the permit (FWS Form 3–2439) at all times. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge be ginning at 4 a.m. Except when hunting applicable goose species during the State Conservation Order, waterfowl hunters must exit the refuge by 1 p.m. All other hunters, including those hunting applicable goose species during the State Conservation Order, must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon), except that during the State Conservation Order, you may hunt for applicable goose species until legal sunset. (iv) You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, and all other equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) From March 1 through October 31, hunters and anglers may leave boats displaying valid registration on the ref uge. (vi) During the regular State water fowl hunting season, we prohibit the use of boats on the refuge from 12 a.m. (midnight) to 4 a.m. (vii) We allow the use of dogs when migratory game bird hunting. (viii) We allow waterfowl hunting on flooded refuge roads. (ix) During the quota gun deer hunt, we close the refuge to all other hunts and public entry, unless the refuge is closed to deer hunting at that time due to implementation of State flood clo sure zone regulations. (x) All hunters age 11 and younger who possess valid hunter education cer tification must remain within normal sight and voice contact with an adult age 18 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. Hunters age 15 and younger who have not completed hunter education must be under the di rect supervision (within arm’s reach) of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. One adult may supervise up to two youth hunters for migratory bird and upland game hunting, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunting. (xi) We allow incidental take of bea ver, muskrat, nutria, river otter, mink, bobcat, fox, striped skunk, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the weap ons legal for that hunt, subject to ap plicable State season and regulations. (xii) From November 15 to February 28, we close all waterfowl sanctuaries to all hunting and public entry. (xiii) We allow only hunters to use all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and only from September 1 through March 31, except that during the State Conserva tion Order, hunters may use ATVs for hunting applicable goose species. (xiv) Hunters and anglers may not operate conventional motor vehicles, ATVs, bicycles, or e-bikes on any road or trail closed by a locked gate, other barrier, or signage. (xv) Hunter and anglers may not leave motor vehicles, ATVs, bicycles, or e-bikes unattended overnight on the refuge. (xvi) We prohibit the use of personal watercraft (e.g., jet skis), airboats, and hovercraft for hunting and fishing on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, rac coon, opossum, beaver, muskrat, nu tria, river otter, mink, bobcat, fox, striped skunk, and coyote on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00343 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 334 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.23 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (v), (vi), and (ix) through (xvi) of this section apply. (ii) We allow squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, opossum, and quail hunting ac cording to season dates and bag limits provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game. (iv) We prohibit hunting from mowed and/or graveled road rights-of-way. (v) Hunters may use only shotguns, rifles and handguns chambered for rim fire cartridges, air rifles, and archery tackle. (vi) Hunters may enter the refuge be ginning at 4 a.m. and must exit the ref uge by 1 hour after legal sunset, except that we allow hunting of raccoon and opossum at night (from 30 minutes after legal sunset to 30 minutes before legal sunrise) on the refuge. (vii) We prohibit hunting from a ve hicle. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and turkey, and incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (v), (vi), and (ix) through (xvi), and (c)(2)(iv), (vi) and (vii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow archery/crossbow, mod ern gun, and muzzleloader deer hunting according to season dates and bag lim its provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (iii) Hunters may take only feral hog incidental to modern gun and muzzle loader deer hunts and during a speci fied period during archery deer hunting according to season dates provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (iv) Hunters may only use shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, handguns with barrel lengths greater than 4 inches, large-bore air rifles, and arch ery/crossbow tackle for modern gun deer hunting on the Dixie, Dixie Water fowl Sanctuary, and Plunkett Farm Waterfowl Sanctuary Hunt Units. (v) You may erect portable stands or blinds 7 days prior to the refuge deer season, and you must remove them from the waterfowl sanctuaries prior to November 15, and from the rest of the refuge within 7 days of the closure of archery season (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (vi) We prohibit leaving any tree stand, blind, or game camera on the refuge without the owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission customer identification number clearly written on it in a conspicuous location. (vii) We prohibit the possession or use of lead shot and buckshot for deer hunting. We allow lead shot for turkey hunting. (viii) During the quota gun deer hunt, we allow only hunters possessing a valid quota gun deer hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439) on the refuge and only for the purposes of deer hunting and the incidental take of allowable species. (ix) Turkey hunting will be con ducted in designated areas according to season dates and bag limits provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (x) We prohibit the use of dogs for deer hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, frogging, and crawfishing on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(v), (vi), (ix), (xii), (xiv) through (xvi), and (c)(3)(viii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the take or posses sion of turtles and/or mollusks (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) We allow frogging and craw fishing for personal use only. All craw fish traps must have the owner’s Ar kansas Game and Fish Commission li cense customer identification number permanently affixed. (iv) We prohibit tournament fishing on the refuge. (d) Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl (duck, goose, merganser, and coot), dove, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require an annual public use permit (FWS Form 3–2439) to hunt, fish, launch boats, and utilize camp grounds. (ii) We allow waterfowl hunting from legal shooting hours until 12 p.m. (noon). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00344 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 335 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.23 (iii) We allow the use of dogs when migratory game bird hunting. (iv) We allow woodcock hunting be ginning December 1 until the end of the State woodcock season on the North Unit following State legal shooting hours and bag limit. (v) We prohibit goose hunting outside the State duck season. (vi) We allow dove hunting only dur ing the Statewide season in September and October, as specified in the refuge public use brochure. (vii) You must remove blinds, blind material, and decoys from the refuge by 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) Waterfowl hunters may enter the North Unit, Jack’s Bay Hunt Area, and Levee Hunt Area no earlier than 4 a.m. on days hunting is allowed, as identified in the refuge public use bro chure. (ix) We prohibit boating from Novem ber 1 to March 1 in the South Unit Wa terfowl Hunt Areas, except from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. on designated waterfowl hunt days. (x) We allow waterfowl hunting on outlying tracts; the conditions set forth at paragraphs (d)(1)(ii), (vii), and (viii) of this section apply. (xi) We only allow all-terrain vehi cles (ATVs) for wildlife-dependent hunting and fishing activities. We pro hibit the use of ATVs after December 15 each year in designated South Unit areas as shown in the refuge public use brochure. (xii) We allow incidental take of bea ver, coyote, and nutria during any ref uge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regulations. (xiii) During refuge-wide quota muz zleloader and quota gun deer hunts, we close the refuge to all non-quota hunt ing. (xiv) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. One adult may super vise no more than two youth hunters. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and all furbearers (as governed by State law), and the incidental take of beaver, coy ote, and nutria, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i), and (xi) through (xiv) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting of rabbit and squirrel on the North Unit from Sep tember 1 through January 31. (iii) On the North Unit only, we allow the use of dogs when hunting rabbit and squirrel from December 1 through January 31. (iv) We allow rabbit and squirrel hunting on the South Unit from Sep tember 1 through November 30. (v) We allow furbearer hunting. The annual public use brochure provides season dates and methods. (vi) We allow the use of dogs for hunting furbearers from legal sunset to legal sunrise. Hunters must tether or pen all dogs used for furbearer hunting from legal sunrise to legal sunset and at any time they are not involved in actual hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and tur key, and the incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i), (ix), and (xi) through (xiii) of this section apply. (ii) Archery deer seasons on the North Unit are from October 1 through January 31, except during quota muz zleloader and quota gun deer hunts, when the archery season is closed. (iii) Archery deer seasons on the South Unit are from October 1 through December 31, except during quota muz zleloader and quota gun deer hunts, when the archery season is closed. (iv) Muzzleloader season for deer will begin in October and will continue for a period of up to 3 days of quota hunt ing in the North and South Units, and no more than 4 days of non-quota hunt ing in the North Unit. (v) The gun deer hunt will begin in November and will continue for a pe riod of no more than 3 days of quota hunting in the North and South Units, and no more than 2 days of non-quota hunting in the North Unit. (vi) We restrict hunt participants for quota hunts to those drawn for a quota permit (FWS Form 3–2439). The permits are nontransferable and nonrefundable. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00345 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 336 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.23 (vii) Hunters may only take feral hog incidental to deer season dates identi fied in the refuge public use brochure. (viii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (ix) We prohibit firearm deer hunting from or across roads, ATV trails, lev ees, and maintained utility rights-of way. (x) You may only use portable deer stands and ground blinds. You may erect stands or blinds up to 7 days be fore each hunt, but you must remove them within 7 days after each hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). All unattended deer stands and blinds on the refuge must have the owner’s State hunting license number clearly displayed. (xi) We close the Kansas Lake Area to all entry on December 1 and reopen it on March 1. (xii) We prohibit the possession of buckshot on the refuge. (xiii) An adult age 21 or older pos sessing a valid hunting license must accompany and be within sight and normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and younger. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (xiv) The annual refuge public use brochure provides season dates and methods for turkey hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, frogging, and crawfishing on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) and (ix) of this section apply. (ii) We allow sport fishing in refuge owned waters as follows: (A) We allow fishing year-round in: (1) Big Island Chute, LaGrue, Essex, Prairie, Scrubgrass, and Brooks Bay ous; (2) Moon and Belknap Lakes next to Arkansas Highway 1; (3) Indian Bay; (4) Arkansas Post Canal and adjacent drainage ditches; (5) Borrow ditches located adjacent to the west bank of that portion of the White River Levee north of the Gra ham Burke pumping station; and (6) All waters in the refuge-owned North Unit and scattered tracts. (B) We open all other South Unit ref uge waters to sport fishing from March 1 through November 30, unless posted otherwise. (iii) We allow frogging on all refuge owned waters open for sport fishing as follows: (A) We allow frogging on the South Unit from the beginning of the State season through November 30. (B) We allow frogging on the North Unit for the entire State season. (iv) We prohibit all commercial and recreational harvest of turtle on all property administered by Dale Bump ers White River National Wildlife Ref uge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit take or possession of any freshwater mussel (see § 27.21 of this chapter), and we prohibit the shelling of mussels on the refuge. (vi) Boats (16 feet or less) displaying valid registration or Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s license cus tomer identification number may be left on the refuge from March 1 through October 31. (e) Felsenthal National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of American woodcock, duck, light and dark goose, merganser, and coot on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters and anglers must possess and carry a signed refuge public use brochure while hunting or fishing. (ii) Waterfowl hunters may enter the refuge beginning at 4 a.m. We allow wa terfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon). (iii) Hunters must remove decoys, blinds, boats, and all other equipment by 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We close areas of the refuge post ed with ‘‘Area Closed’’ signs and iden tify them on the refuge public use bro chure map as a waterfowl sanctuary. We close waterfowl sanctuaries to all public entry and public use from No vember 15 to February 15. (v) We allow hunting of duck, light and dark goose, merganser, and coot during the State waterfowl season ex cept during scheduled refuge quota gun deer hunts. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00346 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 337 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.23 (vi) We allow American woodcock hunting during the State season except during scheduled refuge quota hunts. Woodcock hunters may enter the ref uge beginning at 4 a.m. and must exit by 1 hour after legal sunset. (vii) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. One adult may super vise no more than two youth hunters. (viii) We allow only all-terrain vehi cles/utility-type vehicles (ATVs/UTVs) for hunting and fishing activities ac cording to regulations provided in the refuge public use brochure. (ix) You may use bikes, horses, and mules on roads and ATV/UTV trails (when open to motor vehicle and ATV/ UTV traffic, respectively) as a mode of transportation for hunting and fishing activities on the refuge except during the quota deer hunts. (x) We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 meters) of roads, pipelines, and trails open to motor vehicle use (in cluding ATV/UTV trails). (xi) We allow the incidental take of beaver, nutria, and coyote during any daytime refuge hunt with weapons and ammunition allowed for that hunt. There is no bag limit. (xii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, and opossum (as governed by State law), and incidental take of bea ver, nutria, and coyote, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i), (iv), and (vii) through (xi) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting for quail, squir rel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on the refuge during State seasons through January 31. We close upland game hunting during refuge quota gun deer hunts. (iii) We do not open for the spring squirrel hunting season, or for the summer/early fall raccoon hunting sea son. (iv) We allow the use of dogs for squirrel and rabbit hunting from De cember 1 through January 31, and for quail and raccoon/opossum hunting during the open season on the refuge for these species. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey, and incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i), (iv), and (viii) through (xi) of this section apply. (ii) We allow archery deer hunting on the refuge from the opening of the State season through January 31, ex cept during refuge deer quota hunts. (iii) We allow muzzleloader and mod ern gun deer hunting during designated times and seasons, within specified State seasons as listed in the refuge public use brochure. (iv) Total deer harvested refuge-wide is two deer (two does, or one buck and one doe, as governed by State law) re gardless of method. A doe must be har vested before a buck. (v) We prohibit buckshot for modern gun deer hunting. (vi) You may only use portable deer stands erected no earlier than the opening day of archery season, and you must remove them no later than Janu ary 31 each year (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vii) We prohibit the use of deer decoy(s). (viii) Turkey hunting (Archery, Youth, and Quota) will be conducted during designated times and seasons, within specified State seasons as listed in the refuge public use brochure. (ix) We restrict quota hunt partici pants to those selected for a quota per mit (FWS Form 3–2439), except that one nonhunting adult age 21 or older pos sessing a valid hunting license must accompany the youth hunter age 15 and younger. (x) An adult age 21 or older pos sessing a valid hunting license must accompany and be within sight and normal voice contact of hunters age 15 and younger. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (xi) We allow the use of one tree stand or ground blind, and one game camera, on the refuge if the owner’s State hunting license number is clearly written on them in a conspicuous loca tion. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00347 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 338 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.23 (xii) We restrict hunt participants for quota hunts to those drawn for a quota permit (FWS Form 3–2439). These per mits are nontransferable, and the per mit fees are nonrefundable. (xiii) The incidental taking of feral hogs will be governed by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission regula tions concerning the taking of feral hogs on State Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Subject to State regula tions, we allow incidental take of feral hogs during daytime refuge deer quota hunts (without the use of dogs) and during a specified period during arch ery deer hunting with legal hunting equipment and ammunition allowed for those hunts according to the season dates provided in the refuge public use brochure. There is no bag limit. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, frogging, and crawfishing on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i), (iii), (iv), (viii), and (ix) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit fishing in the water fowl sanctuary area when the sanc tuary is closed, with the exception of the main channel of the Ouachita and Saline Rivers 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. (iii) During the refuge quota gun deer hunts, we allow fishing only in areas accessible from the Ouachita and Sa line Rivers and from Eagle, Jones, and Pereogeethe Lakes. (iv) You must move or remove trotlines when receding water levels expose them. (v) We allow frogging and crawfishing for personal use only during designated times and seasons, within specified State seasons as listed in the refuge public use brochure. (vi) We prohibit the take or posses sion of turtles and/or mollusks (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (f) Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, rac coon, opossum, beaver, muskrat, nu tria, river otter, mink, fox, striped skunk, coyote, and bobcat on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a signed refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439). Anyone on the refuge in possession of hunting equipment must sign and possess the permit (FWS Form 3–2439) at all times. (ii) We allow squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, opossum, and quail hunting ac cording to season dates and bag limits provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (iii) We only allow use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) by hunters and anglers with mobility impairments, and the refuge manager must authorize this use in writing. (iv) Hunters and anglers may use boats in designated areas and at times provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (v) All hunters age 11 and younger who possess valid hunter education cer tification must remain within normal sight and voice contact with an adult age 18 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. Hunters age 15 and younger who have not completed hunter education must be under the di rect supervision (within arm’s reach) of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. One adult may supervise up to two youth hunters for upland game hunting, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunting. (vi) During the quota youth gun deer and turkey hunts, we close the refuge to all other hunting and public entry. (vii) We allow incidental take of bea ver, muskrat, nutria, river otter, mink, bobcat, fox, striped skunk, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the weap ons legal for that hunt, subject to ap plicable State seasons and regulations. (viii) Hunters and anglers may use bi cycles and e-bikes only on public use roads and designated trails not closed by a locked gate, other barrier, or sign age. (ix) During the mentored youth squirrel and rabbit hunts, the men toring adult may supervise up to two hunting youths. Youth hunters may only use shotguns, rifles and handguns chambered for rimfire cartridges, air rifles, and archery tackle. We prohibit adults from hunting during mentored hunts. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00348 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 339 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.23 (x) Hunters must enter and exit the refuge from designated roads and park ing lots only. (xi) We limit raccoon and opossum hunting to nighttime hunting only. (xii) Hunter and anglers may not leave motor vehicles, bicycles, e-bikes, or boats unattended overnight on the refuge. (xiii) We prohibit hunting from a ve hicle. (xiv) We prohibit the use of personal watercraft (e.g., jet skis), airboats, and hovercraft for hunting and fishing on the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, black bear, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(2)(i), (iii) through (viii), (x), and (xii) through (xiv) of this section apply. (ii) We allow archery/crossbow hunt ing for white-tailed deer and turkey ac cording to season dates and bag limits provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (iii) Youth modern gun deer hunts will be conducted according to season dates and bag limits provided in the refuge public use brochure. (iv) We allow the take of black bear incidental to refuge archery and mod ern gun deer hunts subject to applica ble State seasons and regulations. (v) The refuge will conduct youth only quota spring gun turkey hunts ac cording to season dates and bag limits provided in the refuge public use bro chure. (vi) You may erect portable stands or blinds 7 days before the start of the season, and you must remove them from the refuge within 7 days after the season ends (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vii) We prohibit leaving any tree stand, blind, or game camera on the refuge without the owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission customer identification number clearly written on it in a conspicuous location. (viii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (ix) You must check all harvested turkey, bear, and deer at the refuge check station. (x) We prohibit the use of dogs for deer hunting. (xi) Big game hunters may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise and must exit by 1 hour after legal sunset. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, frogging, and crawfishing on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(2)(iii), (iv), (vi), (viii), (xii), and (xiv) of this section apply. (ii) We allow fishing, frogging, and crawfishing on all waters only from March 1 through October 31 from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) Anglers must remove boats from the refuge at the end of each day’s fish ing activity (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit the take or posses sion of turtles and/or mollusks (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (v) We allow frogging and crawfishing for personal use only. All crawfish traps must have the owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission license customer identification number perma nently affixed. (vi) We prohibit access to refuge waters and land from the Arkansas River. (vii) We limit trotlines, setline, limblines, yo-yo and free-floating fish ing devices to 20 per person; any line that extends into the water must be cotton. (viii) Trotlines, setlines, limblines, yo-yos, and free-floating fishing de vices must be clearly labelled with the angler’s Arkansas Game and Fish Com mission license customer identification number, and cannot be left overnight or unattended. (g) Overflow National Wildlife Refuge— (1) (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of American woodcock, duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a ref uge public use regulations brochure/ac cess permit (signed brochure) while hunting. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00349 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 340 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.23 (ii) Hunting of duck, goose, and coot ends at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. (iii) We allow only portable blinds. Hunters must remove portable blinds, boats, and decoys from the hunt area by 1:30 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We allow only all-terrain vehi cles (ATVs)/utility-type vehicles (UTVs) for hunting activities. (v) You may use horses on roads and ATV/UTV trails (when open to motor vehicle and ATV/UTV traffic, respec tively) as a mode of transportation for hunting activities on the refuge. (vi) We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 meters) of roads and trails open to motor vehicle use (including ATV/ UTV trails). (vii) You may take beaver, nutria, and coyote during any daytime refuge hunt with weapons and ammunition legal for that hunt. There is no bag limit. We prohibit transportation or possession of live hog. (viii) We allow boats on the refuge between the hours of 4 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. during waterfowl season. (ix) Hunters may not enter the refuge until 4 a.m., with the exception of des ignated parking areas. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, and furbearers (as governed by State law) on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(iv) through (vii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting during State seasons for quail, squirrel, rabbit, and furbearers (as governed by State law) through January 31. State regulations governing appropriate zones apply. (iii) We do not open for the spring squirrel hunting season or the summer/ fall raccoon hunting season. (iv) When upland game hunting, we prohibit possession of lead ammunition except that you may possess rimfire rifle lead ammunition no larger than .22 caliber. (v) We allow the use of dogs for squir rel and rabbit hunting from December 1 through January 31, and for quail and raccoon/opossum hunting during the open season on the refuge for these spe cies. (vi) We allow nighttime raccoon and opossum hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(iv) through (vii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow muzzleloader deer hunt ing during the first State muzzleloader season for this zone. State regulations governing appropriate zones apply. (iii) We prohibit buckshot for gun deer hunting. (iv) The bag limit for the muzzle loader deer hunt is two deer, with no more than one buck. (v) You may only use portable deer stands erected no earlier than the opening day of archery season, and you must remove them no later than Janu ary 31 each year (see § 27.93 of this chapter). The limit is one deer stand, blind, etc., per person. (vi) We prohibit the use of deer decoy(s). (vii) We restrict quota hunt partici pants on these hunts to those selected for a quota permit (electronic form), except that one nonhunting adult age 21 or older and possessing a valid hunt ing license must accompany a youth hunter age 15 or younger. (viii) The incidental taking of feral hogs will be governed by Arkansas Game and Fish Commission regula tions concerning the taking of feral hogs on State Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs). Subject to State regula tions, we allow incidental take of feral hogs on State WMAs during daytime refuge hunts (without the use of dogs) with legal hunting equipment and am munition allowed for that hunt. There is no bag limit. We prohibit transport or possession of live hogs. (4) [Reserved] (h) Pond Creek National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, and goose on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We close migratory game bird hunting during scheduled quota refuge gun deer hunts. (ii) Hunting ends at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00350 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 341 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.23 (iii) We allow only portable blinds. You must remove portable blinds, boats, and decoys from the hunt area by 1:30 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) You must possess and carry a ref uge public use regulations brochure/ac cess permit (signed brochure) while hunting. (v) We allow only all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)/utility-type vehicles (UTVs) for hunting and fishing activities. (vi) You may use horses and mules only on roads and ATV/UTV trails (when open to motor vehicle and ATV/ UTV traffic, respectively) as a mode of transportation for on-refuge hunting and fishing activities, except during refuge muzzleloader and quota deer hunts. (vii) We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 meters) of roads and trails open to motor vehicle use (including ATV/ UTV trails). (viii) You may take beaver, nutria, and coyote during any daytime refuge hunt with weapons and ammunition al lowed for that hunt. We prohibit the use of dogs to take these species. There is no bag limit. (ix) We allow the use of dogs when waterfowl hunting. (x) We authorize the use of tree stands, game cameras, and boats while hunting and fishing on the refuge. The owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish cus tomer identification number must be affixed to, or clearly written on, them in a conspicuous manner. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and furbearers (as governed by State law) on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting on the refuge during State seasons for this zone for squirrel, rabbit, and furbearers through January 31. We list specific hunting season dates annually in the refuge hunt brochure. We close upland game hunting during refuge quota deer hunts. (ii) We do not open to spring squirrel hunting season, or summer/early fall raccoon hunting season. (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(iv) through (viii) of this section apply. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum hunting from the opening of hunting season through January 31. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow archery deer hunting on the refuge from the opening of the State season through January 31. State regulations governing appropriate zones apply. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(iv) through (viii) of this section apply. (iii) We close archery deer hunting during the quota gun deer hunts. (iv) We allow muzzleloader deer hunt ing for the first 5 days of the early State muzzleloader season for this deer management zone. The bag limit for the refuge muzzleloader hunt is two deer, with no more than one buck. (v) We prohibit buckshot for gun deer hunting. (vi) We restrict hunt participants for quota hunts to those drawn for a quota permit. These permits are nontransfer able, and permit fees are nonrefund able. (vii) The quota gun deer hunt bag limit is two deer, with no more than one buck (one buck and one doe). Ex ception: Youth hunters participating in the refuge youth deer hunt and hunters participating in the refuge mobility impaired hunt may harvest the legal State bag limit without antler restric tions. (viii) We do not open for fall archery turkey season. (ix) We close spring archery turkey hunting during scheduled turkey quota permit gun hunts. (x) You may use only portable deer stands erected no sooner than 2 days before the opening of the State deer season, and you must remove them no later than January 31 each year (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (xi) We prohibit the use of deer decoy(s). (xii) We restrict hunt participants during quota hunts to those selected for a quota permit, except that one nonhunting adult age 21 or older and possessing a valid hunting license must accompany a youth hunter. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00351 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 342 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.23 (xiii) We allow tree stands, ground blinds, boats, or game cameras on the refuge only if the owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish customer identification number is affixed to, or clearly written on, them in a conspicuous location. (xiv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (xv) We prohibit all public use, ex cept fishing and access for fishing, dur ing quota hunts. (xvi) We allow the taking of feral hogs on the refuge only during the muzzleloader and modern gun quota permit deer hunts and with weapons and ammunition allowed for that hunt. There is no bag limit. You may not transport or possess live hogs. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing, frogging, and the taking of crawfish on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must reset trotlines when ex posed by receding water levels. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(iv) through (viii) and (x) of this section apply. (iii) We prohibit taking or possessing turtles or mollusks (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (i) Wapanocca National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, nutria, beaver, coyote, quail, muskrat, river otter, mink, bobcat, fox, striped skunk, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require a signed refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439). Anyone on the refuge in possession of hunting equipment must sign and possess the permit (FWS Form 3–2439) at all times. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. and must leave the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset, ex cept that we allow hunting of raccoon and opossum at night on the refuge. (iii) During the quota gun hunts, we close the refuge to all other hunts and public entry. (iv) We allow squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, opossum, and quail hunting ac cording to season dates and bag limits provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (v) We allow the incidental take of nutria, beaver, muskrat, river otter, mink, bobcat, fox, striped skunk, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the weapons allowed for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regula tions. (vi) Hunters may use only shotguns, rifles and handguns chambered for rim fire cartridges, air rifles, and archery tackle. (vii) We prohibit hunting from mowed and/or gravel road rights-of way. (viii) All hunters age 11 and younger who possess valid hunter education cer tification must remain within normal sight and voice contact with an adult age 18 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. Hunters age 15 and younger who have not completed hunter education must be under the di rect supervision (within arm’s reach) of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid State hunting license. One adult may supervise up to two youth hunters for upland game hunting, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunting. (ix) From December 1 to February 28, we close all waterfowl sanctuaries (in cluding Wapanocca Lake) to all hunt ing and public entry. (x) We prohibit the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), except that ATVs may be used by mobility-impaired hunters possessing written authorization issued by the refuge manager. (xi) Hunters and anglers may use motor vehicles, bicycles, and e-bikes only on public use roads not closed by a locked gate, other barrier, or signage. (xii) Hunters and anglers must use the public boat ramp on Highway 77 to launch motorized boats into Wapanocca Lake. (xiii) Hunters and anglers must oper ate boats at speeds of less than 5 miles per hour between the Highway 77 boat launch and the open lake. (xiv) We prohibit the use of personal watercraft (e.g., jet skis), airboats, and hovercraft for hunting and fishing on the refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00352 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 343 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.24 (xv) Hunter and anglers may not leave motor vehicles, bicycles, e-bikes, or boats unattended overnight on the refuge. (xvi) We prohibit hunting from a ve hicle. (xvii) The Round Pond and Pygmon Units in St. Francis County are subject to all regulations for hunting and fish ing for Wapanocca NWR. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey, and incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(2)(i) through (iii), (v), and (vii) through (xvii) of this section apply. (ii) During the quota gun deer hunts, we allow only hunters possessing a valid quota gun deer hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439) on the refuge and only for the purposes of deer hunting and the incidental take of allowable species. (iii) You may erect portable stands or blinds 7 days prior to the refuge deer season, and you must remove them from the waterfowl sanctuaries by De cember 1 (see § 27.93 of this chapter). You must remove all stands and blinds on the remainder of the refuge within 7 days of the closure of archery season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We allow portable tree stands, blinds, and game cameras on the refuge only if the owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission customer identifica tion number is clearly written on them in a conspicuous location. (v) We allow archery/crossbow, muz zleloader, and modern gun deer hunting according to season dates and bag lim its provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (vi) Hunters may only use shotguns with slugs, muzzleloaders, handguns with barrel lengths longer than 4 inches, large-bore air rifles, and arch ery/crossbow tackle for modern gun deer hunting. (vii) Hunters may only take feral hog incidental to modern gun and muzzle loader deer hunts and during a speci fied period during archery deer hunting according to season dates provided in the annual refuge public use brochure. (viii) The annual refuge public use brochure provides season dates and bag limits for turkey hunting. (ix) We prohibit the possession or use of lead shot or buckshot for deer hunt ing. We allow lead shot for turkey hunting. (x) We prohibit the use of dogs for deer hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, frogging, and crawfishing on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(2)(iii), (ix), (x) through (xv), and (xvii), and (i)(3)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) From March 1 through November 30, we allow fishing, frogging, and crawfishing on all refuge waters. From December 1 through February 28, we allow bank fishing only on Woody Pond and other non-waterfowl sanctuary areas. (iii) Anglers, including those frogging and crawfishing, may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. and must leave the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (iv) We prohibit the take or posses sion of turtles and/or mollusks (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (v) Anglers may launch boats only in designated areas. (vi) We allow fishing, frogging, and crawfishing for personal use only. All crawfish traps must have the owner’s Arkansas Game and Fish Commission license customer identification number permanently affixed. (vii) We prohibit tournament fishing. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54105, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48850, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.24 California. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Cibola National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.22(d) for regulations. (b) Clear Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge. (2) [Reserved] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00353 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 344 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.24 (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of pronghorn antelope only on the controlled ‘‘U’’ Unit of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: You may hunt only in the unit for 9 con secutive days beginning on the first Saturday following the third Wednes day in August. (4) [Reserved] (c) Colusa National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must return the State-issued entry permit and vacate the refuge no later than 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset unless participating in an authorized overnight stay. (ii) All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (iii) Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We prohibit bicycles and other conveyances. Mobility-im paired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed convey ances. (iv) You may enter or exit only at designated locations. (v) The firearms used for hunting must remain unloaded until you are in designated free-roam areas or assigned pond/blind areas. (vi) Hunters may use shotguns only. We prohibit shotguns larger than 12 gauge. (vii) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (viii) You may not possess shot size larger than BB, except steel ‘‘T’’ (0.20 inch (0.5-centimeter) diameter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant and wild turkey only in the free-roam areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow pheasant hunting in the assigned pond area during a special 1 day-only pheasant hunt on the first Monday after the opening of the State pheasant hunting season. (ii) We allow turkey hunting during the fall season only. (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) through (viii) of this section apply. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (d) Delevan National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must return the State-issued entry permit and vacate the refuge no later than 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset unless participating in an authorized overnight stay. (ii) All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (iii) Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We prohibit bicycles and other conveyances. Mobility-im paired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed convey ances. (iv) You may enter or exit only at designated locations. (v) The firearms used for hunting must remain unloaded until you are in designated free-roam areas or assigned pond/blind areas. (vi) Hunters may use shotguns only. We prohibit shotguns larger than 12 gauge. (vii) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (viii) You may not possess shot size larger than BB, except steel ‘‘T’’ (0.20 inch (0.5-centimeter) diameter). (ix) We restrict hunters assigned to the spaced blind area to within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of their assigned hunt site except for when retrieving downed birds, placing decoys, or traveling to and from the area. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant and wild turkey on designated areas on the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow pheasant hunting in the assigned pond/spaced blind area during a special 1-day-only pheasant hunt on the first Monday after the opening of the State pheasant hunting season. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(iii) through (viii) of this section apply. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00354 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 345 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.24 (3)–(4) [Reserved] (e) Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Hunters may only hunt during designated days and times. (ii) During the 2 weeks before the opening of the hunt season, you may bring a boat into Ponds AB1, A2E, AB2, A3N, A3W, A5, A7, and A8, and moor it at a designated site. You may use your boat to access the hunting ponds, and you may leave your boat on the refuge during the hunt season. You must re move your boat within 2 weeks fol lowing the close of the hunt season. We allow nonmotorized boats and motor ized boats powered by electric, gasoline direct fuel injection 2-stroke, or 4 stroke gasoline motors only. (iii) You may maintain an existing blind in the ponds open to hunting if you have a refuge permit (name and signature required), but the blind will be open for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. (iv) You must remove all decoys and other personal property, except per sonal boats, from the refuge by legal sunset (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) You may enter closed areas of the refuge to retrieve downed birds, pro vided you leave all weapons in a legal hunting area. (vi) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (vii) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot for Ponds AB1, A2E, AB2, A3N, A3W, A5, A7, and A8, and the Ravenswood Unit. (viii) At the Ravenswood Unit only, we only allow portable blinds or con struction of temporary blinds made from natural materials. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We close Mallard Slough to boats from March 1 through August 31, and we close Mowry Slough from March 15 to June 15. (ii) We open designated fishing areas from legal sunrise to legal sunset each day. (iii) 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 non commercial purposes. (iv) We prohibit the use of balloons to float hooks and bait farther than hand casting. (f) Havasu National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.22(e) for regulations. (g) Humboldt Bay National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, common moorhen, and snipe on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (ii) You may only use portable blinds in the free-roam hunting areas (i.e., all hunt areas except Salmon Creek Unit). (iii) You must remove all blinds, de coys, shell casings, and other personal equipment and refuse from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (v) On the Salmon Creek Unit, we allow hunting on Tuesdays and Satur days (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 of names conducted at the check station 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting time. Shooting time ends at 3 p.m. Hunters drawn for a blind must completely fill out a Refuge Hunt Per mit, which includes a ‘‘Record of Har vest’’ section. Each hunter must pos sess and carry the Refuge Hunt Permit/ Record of Harvest (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) document while on the refuge and turn in a complete Record of Harvest at the check station before leaving the hunt area. (vi) On the Salmon Creek Unit, you may possess shot shells in quantities of 25 or fewer per hunter, per day. (vii) On the Salmon Creek Unit, we restrict hunters to within 100 feet (30 VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00355 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 346 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.24 meters) of the assigned hunt site ex cept for when placing and retrieving decoys, retrieving downed birds, or traveling to and from the parking area. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow fishing from the designated shoreline trail and dock (for non motorized boats only) at the Hookton Slough Unit from legal sunrise to legal sunset, only using pole and line or rod and reel. (h) Imperial National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.22(f) for regulations. (i) Kern National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, snipe, and moorhen on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters assigned to the spaced blind unit must remain within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of the numbered steel post (blind site) except when pursuing crip pled birds, placing decoys, or traveling to and from the parking area. (ii) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (iii) We allow only nonmotorized boats. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (j) Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) In the controlled waterfowl hunt ing area, we require a valid Refuge Recreation Pass (available electroni cally or in person at the refuge office) for all hunters age 16 or older. All hunters age 15 and younger must re main in the immediate presence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (ii) We require advance reservations for the first 2 days of the hunting sea son. Reservations are obtained through the waterfowl lottery each year. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4:30 a.m. unless otherwise posted. (iv) Shooting hours end at 1 p.m. on all California portions of the refuge with the following exceptions: (A) The refuge manager may des ignate up to 6 afternoon special youth, ladies, veteran, or disabled hunter wa terfowl hunts per season. (B) The refuge manager may des ignate up to 3 days per week of after noon waterfowl hunting for the general public after December 1. (v) We prohibit the setting of decoys in retrieving zones. (vi) Pit-style hunting blinds located in the Stearns units and unit 9D are first-come, first-served. We require you to hunt within a 200-foot (61-meter) ra dius of the blind. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: In the controlled pheasant hunting area, we require a valid permit (available electronically or in person at the refuge office) for all hunters age 16 or older. All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the im mediate presence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (k) Marin Islands National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing from boats on designated areas of the refuge. (l) Merced National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, snipe, and moorhen on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (ii) Each hunter must remain inside his or her assigned blind, except for when placing decoys, retrieving downed birds, and traveling to and from the parking area. We prohibit shooting from outside the blind. (iii) We restrict hunters in the spaced zone area of the Lonetree Unit to their assigned zone except when they are traveling to and from the parking area, retrieving downed birds, or shooting to retrieve crippled birds. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2)–(4) [Reserved] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00356 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 347 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.24 (m) Modoc National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) On the opening weekend of the hunting season, hunters must possess and carry a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) issued through random drawing to hunters with ad vance reservations only. (ii) After the opening weekend of the hunting season, we only allow hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days. Hunters must check-in and out of the refuge by using self-service permits (FWS Form 3–2405, Self-Clearing Check-in/out Permit). Hunters must completely fill out the ‘‘Refuge Hunt Permit’’ portion of the permit and de posit it in the drop box prior to hunt ing. The hunter must possess and carry the ‘‘Record of Kill’’ portion of the per mit while on the refuge and turn it in prior to exiting the hunting area. (iii) In the designated spaced blind area, you must remain within the blind assigned to you. (iv) All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (v) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (vi) You may only use portable blinds in the free-roam hunting areas. (vii) You must remove all blinds, de coys, 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). (viii) Hunters must enter and exit the hunting area from the three designated hunt parking lots, which we open 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise and close 1 hour after legal sunset each hunt day. (ix) We only allow access to the hunt area by foot and nonmotorized cart. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We limit hunting to junior hunt ers possessing a valid State Junior Hunting License and refuge Junior Pheasant Hunt Permit (FWS Form 3– 2439, Hunt Application—National Wild life Refuge System). (ii) All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing only on Dorris Reservoir subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit fishing from October 1 to January 31. (ii) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) We allow only walk-in access to Dorris Reservoir from February 1 through March 31. (iv) We allow use of boats for fishing on Dorris Reservoir only from April 1 through September 30. (n) Sacramento National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must return the State-issued entry permit and vacate the refuge no later than 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset unless participating in an authorized overnight stay. (ii) All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (iii) Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We prohibit bicycles and other conveyances. Mobility-im paired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed convey ances. (iv) You may enter or exit only at designated locations. (v) The firearms used for hunting must remain unloaded until you are in designated free-roam areas or assigned pond/blind areas. (vi) Hunters may use shotguns only. We prohibit shotguns larger than 12 gauge. (vii) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (viii) You may not possess shot size larger than BB, except steel ‘‘T’’ (0.20 inch (0.5-centimeter) diameter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00357 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 348 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.24 (ix) We restrict hunters assigned to the spaced blind area to within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of their assigned hunt site except for when retrieving downed birds, placing decoys, or traveling to and from the area. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant and wild turkey in designated areas on the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow pheasant hunting in the assigned pond/spaced blind area during a special 1-day-only pheasant hunt on the first Monday after the opening of the State pheasant hunting season. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (n)(1)(iii) through (ix) of this section apply. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (o) Sacramento River National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Access to the hunt area on all units open to public hunting is by boat only, except on designated units, which are accessible by foot traffic or boat. We prohibit bicycles or other convey ances. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the refuge man ager for allowed conveyances. (ii) On the Codora Unit, we prohibit hunting except for junior hunters on weekends only. Junior hunters must possess a valid junior hunting license and be accompanied by a nonhunting adult. (iii) We allow only shotgun hunting. (iv) We prohibit hunting within 50 feet (15 meters) of any landward bound ary adjacent to private property. (v) We allow the use of dogs only when hunting migratory birds and up land game birds. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, turkey, and quail on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only shotgun and arch ery hunting. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (o)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), and (v) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of black-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (o)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) and (o)(2)(i) of this section apply. (ii) You may hunt feral hogs from September 1 through March 15. (iii) We prohibit the use of dogs while hunting black-tailed deer and feral hogs. (iv) We allow the use of only shot guns firing single non-lead shotgun slugs, and archery equipment. We pro hibit the use or possession of rifles and pistols on the refuge for hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (p) Salinas River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and moorhen on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (ii) Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We prohibit bicycles and other conveyances. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed conveyances. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting waterfowl. (iv) You must remove all decoys and other personal property from the ref uge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2)–(4) [Reserved] (q) San Diego National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, mourning and white winged dove, spotted and ringed turtle dove, Eurasian collared-dove, brush rabbit, cottontail rabbit, and jack rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Archery hunting of quail is lim ited to September 1 to the closing date established by the California Depart ment of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). (ii) Hunting of brush rabbit and cot tontail rabbit is limited to September 1 to the closing date established by CDFW. (iii) Hunting of Eurasian collared dove and jackrabbit is limited to Sep tember 1 to the last day of February. (iv) We allow shotguns and archery only. Falconry is prohibited. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00358 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 349 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.24 (v) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field. (vi) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (r) San Diego Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing from boats and other flotation de vices on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit shoreline fishing. (s) San Luis National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (ii) You must return your permits (state-issued) to the check stations im mediately upon completion of your hunt and prior to using any tour routes or leaving the refuge vicinity. (iii) We restrict hunters in the spaced blind area to their assigned blind ex cept when they are placing decoys, traveling to and from the parking area, retrieving downed birds, or pursuing crippled birds. (iv) We restrict hunters in the spaced zone area of the East Bear Creek Unit to their assigned zone except when they are traveling to and from the parking area, retrieving downed birds, or pursuing crippled birds. (v) Access to the Freitas Unit free roam hunting area is by boat only with a maximum of 5 miles per hour (mph). We prohibit air-thrust and inboard water-thrust boats. (vi) We require State-issued Type A area permits for access on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (vii) We prohibit the use of motorized boats and other flotation devices in the free-roam units with the exception of the Freitas Unit. (viii) We prohibit vehicle trailers of any type or size to be in the refuge hunt areas at any time or to be left un attended at any location on the refuge. (ix) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge. (3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow fishing during nor mal refuge visitation hours in des ignated areas as posted. (ii) We only allow the use of pole and line or rod and reel to take fish, and anglers must attend their equipment at all times. (t) San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may only hunt from a boat. We prohibit walk-in hunting on the ref uge. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant only in designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You may only hunt on Wednes days, Saturdays, and Sundays. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (t)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow fishing only with a pole and line or rod and reel. We prohibit bow fishing and gigging. (u) Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and moorhen on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Hunters using the Union Tract must use goose decoys. (ii) You must hunt from assigned blinds on the Union Tract and within 100 feet (30 meters) of blind sites on the Hazard Tract, except when shooting to retrieve crippled birds. (iii) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00359 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 350 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.24 (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We only allow fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from April 1 through September 30. (ii) We only allow boat fishing. (v) Stone Lakes National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and moorhen on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting on Sun River Unit only on Wednesdays and Satur days from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). (ii) We will select hunters through a random drawing process (FWS Form 3– 2439, Hunt Application—National Wild life Refuge System) 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 informa tion. (iii) All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (iv) We prohibit bicycles or other conveyances. Mobility-impaired hunt ers should contact the refuge manager regarding allowed conveyances. (v) We restrict hunters to their as signed spaced-blind except when they are placing or retrieving decoys, trav eling to and from the parking area, re trieving downed birds, or shooting to retrieve crippled birds (vi) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (vii) We allow only nonmotorized boats to access water blinds. (viii) 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). (ix) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit fishing from the bank. (ii) We prohibit the take of native reptiles and amphibians (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (w) Sutter National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must return the State-issued entry permit and vacate the refuge no later than 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset unless participating in an authorized overnight stay. (ii) All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (iii) Access to the hunt area is by foot traffic only. We prohibit bicycles and other conveyances. Mobility-im paired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed convey ances. (iv) You may enter or exit only at designated locations. (v) The firearms used for hunting must remain unloaded until you are in designated free-roam areas or assigned pond/blind areas. (vi) Hunters may use shotguns only. We prohibit shotguns larger than 12 gauge. (vii) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (viii) You may not possess shot size larger than BB, except steel ‘‘T’’ (0.20 inch (0.5-centimeter) diameter). (2) Upland game hunting. We only allow hunting of pheasant and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow turkey hunting during the fall season only. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (w)(1)(i) through (viii) of this section apply. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (x) Tule Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) In the controlled waterfowl hunt ing area, we require a valid Refuge Recreation Pass (available electroni cally or in person at the refuge office) for all hunters age 16 or older. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00360 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 351 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.25 (ii) All hunters age 15 or younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (iii) We require advance reservations for the first 2 days of the hunting sea son. You may obtain a reservation through the waterfowl lottery each year. (iv) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4:30 a.m. unless otherwise posted. (v) Shooting hours end at 1 p.m. on all portions of the refuge with the fol lowing exceptions: (A) The refuge manager may des ignate up to 6 afternoon special youth, ladies, veteran, or disabled hunter wa terfowl hunts per season. (B) The refuge manager may des ignate up to 3 days per week of after noon waterfowl hunting for the general public after December 1. (vi) You select blind sites by lottery at the beginning of each hunt day. You may shoot only from within your as signed blind site. (vii) We prohibit the setting of de coys in retrieving zones. (viii) We prohibit air-thrust and in board water-thrust boats while hunt ing. We prohibit the use of all-terrain amphibious or utility-type vehicles (UTVs) in wetland units. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) In the controlled pheasant hunt ing area, we require a valid permit (available electronically or in person at the refuge office) for all hunters age 16 or older. (ii) All hunters age 15 or younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (3)–(4) [Reserved] [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54105, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48857, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57128, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.25 Colorado. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Alamosa National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, snipe, Eurasian collared-dove, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow Eurasian collared-dove hunting only during the mourning dove season. (ii) The only acceptable methods of take are shotguns, hand-held bows, and hawking/falconry. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, and black tailed and white-tailed jackrabbit, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The only acceptable methods of take are shot gun, rifle firing rimfire cartridges less than .23 caliber, hand-held bow, pellet gun, slingshot, and hawking/falconry. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk on designated areas of the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit launching or removing any type of watercraft from the refuge on the Rio Grande or Chicago Ditch. (b) Arapaho National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, mer ganser, Canada goose, snipe, Virginia and Sora rail, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) All migratory bird hunting closes annually on December 31. (ii) We allow access to the refuge 1 hour prior to legal shooting time. (iii) We allow use of only portable stands and blinds that the hunter must remove following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit hunting 200 feet (60 meters) from any public use road, des ignated parking area, or designated public use facility located within the hunt area. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of jackrabbit, cottontail rab bit, and sage grouse on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) All upland game hunting closes annually on December 31. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00361 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 352 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.25 (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of antelope and elk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) Elk hunters: (A) Must possess a refuge-specific permit (state-issued) to hunt elk; and (B) Must attend a scheduled pre-hunt information meeting prior to hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit fishing between June 1 and July 31 each year. (ii) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit ice fishing on the refuge. (iv) We close Unit C to fishing when the refuge is open to big game rifle hunting. (v) We prohibit lead sinkers and live bait for fishing. (c) Baca National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of Eurasian collared-dove and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow Eurasian collared-dove hunting only during the mourning dove season. (ii) The only acceptable methods of take are shotguns, hand-held bows, and hawking/falconry. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, and black tailed and white-tailed jackrabbit, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Shotguns, rifles firing rimfire cartridges less than .23 caliber, hand-held bows, pellet guns, slingshots, and hawking/falconry are the only acceptable methods of take. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (d) Browns Park National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit on des ignated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of pronghorn antelope, moose, mule deer, and elk on designated areas of the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (e) Monte Vista National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, snipe, Eurasian collared-dove, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow Eurasian collared-dove hunting only during the mourning dove season. (ii) The only acceptable methods of take are shotguns, hand-held bows, and hawking/falconry. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, and black tailed and white-tailed jackrabbit, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The only acceptable methods of take are shot gun, rifle firing rimfire cartridges less than .23 caliber, hand-held bow, pellet gun, slingshot, and hawking/falconry. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (f) Rocky Mountain Arsenal. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing on Tuesdays, Sat urdays, and Sundays from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We allow fishing from the first Saturday in April through November 30. (iii) All anglers age 16 and older must possess a signed refuge fishing permit (signed refuge fishing brochure) when fishing. (iv) You must stop and pay the daily fishing recreation fee for each Colorado State licensed angler age 16 or older. Payments are made at self-service fish ing fee stations, and you must display a receipt of payment or an annual pass while fishing. High school and college students can fish for free with a cur rent student identification card. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00362 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 353 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.27 (v) We allow bank fishing only at Lake Mary and Lake Ladora. (vi) We allow wade fishing only in Lake Ladora after Memorial Day. (vii) Each angler may use only one rod and reel or pole and line with one hook per line, except that we allow a second rod and reel or pole and line with one hook per line with a Colorado State-issued second rod stamp. (viii) We only allow barbless hooks. (ix) We only allow artificial lures and flies on Lake Ladora. We allow artifi cial lures and flies and artificial bait, cut bait, and food products only on Lake Mary. (x) We prohibit the use of live bait on all refuge waters. (xi) We only allow catch-and-release fishing. (xii) We prohibit the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages while fishing. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54105, Aug. 31, 2020] § 32.26 Connecticut. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow refuge access 11⁄2 hours prior to legal sunrise until 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this sec tion apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (a)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit launching of motor boats from the refuge. (iii) We prohibit the use of reptiles and amphibians as bait. (b) Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, merganser, brant, sea duck, and goose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) For the Great Meadows unit, we will limit hunt days to Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays during the regular duck, sea duck, and brant sea sons. (ii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (iii) We allow the use of temporary tree stands and blinds, which must be removed at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow arch ery hunting of white-tailed deer and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (4) [Reserved] [85 FR 54106, Aug. 31, 2020] § 32.27 Delaware. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bombay Hook National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We require a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) for wa terfowl hunting. (ii) You must complete and return a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542), available at the refuge administration office or on the refuge’s website, within 15 days of the close of the season. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of grey squirrel, cottontail rabbit, ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00363 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 354 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.28 quail, raccoon, opossum, coyote, and red fox on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (a)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of turkey and deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System). (ii) Hunting on the headquarters deer hunt area will be by lottery. You must obtain and possess a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application— National Wildlife Refuge System) from the refuge office or website and have the permit in your possession while hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle on the refuge. (b) Prime Hook National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow the hunting of waterfowl, coot, mourning dove, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must obtain and possess a ref uge permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) from the refuge office or website and have the permit in your possession while hunting. (ii) You must complete and return a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542), available at the refuge administration office or on the refuge’s website, within 15 days of the close of the season. (iii) We allow State certified hunters with disabilities hunting privileges in the Disabled Waterfowl Draw Area sub ject to the following condition: We do not allow assistants to enter a des ignated disabled hunting area unless they are accompanied by a certified disabled hunter. (iv) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, quail, pheasant, and red fox on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i) and (iv) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (ii) Hunting on the headquarters deer hunt area will be by lottery. (iii) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(i) of this section applies. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) On Turkle and Fleetwood ponds, we allow boats only with electric troll ing motors. (ii) You must attend all crabbing and fishing gear at all times. (iii) You must remove all personal property at the end of each day’s fish ing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). [85 FR 54106, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 86 FR 48857, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.28 Florida. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed current refuge hunt permit (signed brochure) while hunting. You must have on your person all applica ble licenses and permits. (ii) We prohibit hunting from all ref uge structures, canals, and levees; within 1⁄2 mile of canoe trails, camp sites, and boat ramps; and in areas posted as closed. We allow motorized vessels in the Motorized Zone, south of VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00364 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 355 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.28 latitude line 26°27.130. We allow non motorized vessels in the Refuge Inte rior. We allow only one motorized ves sel per party. (iii) Hunters may only enter and leave the refuge at designated en trances. (iv) We allow only temporary blinds of native vegetation. (v) Hunters must remove decoys and other personal property from the hunt ing area at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vi) Hunters may only use boats equipped with factory-manufactured, water-cooled outboard motors; boats with electric motors; and nonmotorized boats. We prohibit boats with air cooled engines, fan boats, hovercraft, and personal watercraft (jet skis, jet boats, wave runners, etc.). We allow airboats by permit only (Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G)). We will issue airboat permits through a sepa rate lottery. There is a 35 miles per hour (mph) speed limit in all waters of the refuge. A 500-foot (150-meter) ‘‘idle speed zone’’ is at each of the refuge’s three boat ramps. (vii) Hunters operating boats in the Refuge Interior, outside of the perim eter canal, are required to display a 10 inches by 12-inches (25-centimeters by 30-centimeters) orange flag 10 feet (3 meters) above the vessel’s waterline. (viii) We will allow the use of air boats for a limited number of duck and coot hunters by permit (Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G)) during Phase 2 of the State duck and coot sea son only. We will issue airboat permits through a separate lottery. Contact the Refuge headquarters for airboat per mitting information. (ix) Motorized vessels used while hunting must be stopped and shut off for 15 minutes prior to shooting. Per mitted motorized vessels must be in place 1 hour before legal sunrise and not move until 1 hour after legal sun rise. (x) All hunters must leave the hunt area once their bag/tag limit has been reached. (xi) We prohibit unrestricted airboat travel not associated with hunting. (xii) All hunters younger than age 18 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult age 21 or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. Hunters younger than age 18 must have completed a hunter edu cation course. (xiii) No entry and/or limited activ ity buffer zones or closures may be cre ated to protect endangered or threat ened species and other species. (xiv) Licenses, permits, equipment, and effects and vehicles, vessels, and other conveyances are subject to in spection by law enforcement officers. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of alligator, white-tailed deer, and feral hog on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) and (iii), (v) through (vii), and (x) and (xi) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit hunting from all ref uge structures and levees; within 1⁄2 mile of canoe trails, campsites, and boat ramps; and in areas posted as closed. We allow motorized vessels in the Motorized Zone, south of latitude line 26°27.130. We allow alligator hunt ing in the Motorized Zone and perim eter canal south of latitude line 26°27.130. We allow nonmotorized ves sels in the Refuge Interior. We allow only one motorized vessel per party. (iii) We allow alligator hunting on the refuge 1 hour before legal sunset on Friday night through 1 hour after legal sunrise Saturday morning, and 1 hour before legal sunset on Saturday night through 1 hour after legal sunrise Sun day morning. We allow alligator hunt ing the first two weekends during Har vest Period 1 (August) and the first two weekends during Harvest Period 2 (Sep tember). Following the close of Harvest Period 2, the remaining weekends in October will be open for alligator har vest permittees who possess unused CITES tags (OMB Control No. 1018– 0093). Specific dates for the alligator hunt are on the harvest permit issued by the State. (iv) Alligator hunters age 18 and older must be in possession of all nec essary State and Federal licenses, per mits, and CITES tags, as well as a signed refuge hunt permit (signed bro chure) while hunting on the refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00365 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 356 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.28 They must possess an Alligator Trap ping License with CITES tag or an Al ligator Trapping Agent License (State issued), if applicable. (v) Persons younger than age 18 may not hunt but may only accompany an adult age 21 or older who possesses an Alligator Trapping Agent License (State-issued). (vi) You may take alligators using hand-held snare, harpoon, gig, snatch hook, artificial lure, manually oper ated spear, spear gun, or crossbow. We prohibit the taking of alligators using baited hook, baited wooden peg, or fire arm. We allow the use of bang sticks (a hand-held pole with a pistol or shotgun cartridge on the end in a very short barrel) with approved nontoxic ammu nition (see § 32.2(k)) only for taking al ligators attached to a restraining line. Once an alligator is captured, it must be killed immediately. We prohibit catch-and-release of alligators. Once the alligator is dead, you must lock a CITES tag through the skin of the car cass within 6 inches (15.2 centimeters) of the tip of the tail. The tag must re main attached to the alligator at all times. (vii) We allow the use of airboats for a limited number of alligator hunters by permit (Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G)). Airboat permits will be issued through a separate lottery. Contact the refuge headquarters for airboat permitting information. (viii) Alligators must remain in whole condition while on refuge lands. (ix) We allow a limited quota permit for the taking of white-tailed deer and incidental take of feral hog in the Ref uge Interior, by airboat (requires Spe cial Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G)) and nonmotorized vessels only. Airboat access will be for deer hunt permit holders only. (x) White-tailed deer and feral hog hunters age 18 and older must be in possession of all necessary State and Federal licenses, permits, as well as a current refuge hunt permit (signed bro chure) while hunting on the refuge. (xi) We have limited quota and spe cialty hunts for the taking of white tailed deer, and incidental take of feral hogs during the deer hunts on the Strazzulla Marsh and the Cypress Swamp. (xii) Motorized vessels used while deer hunting must be stopped and shut off for 15 minutes prior to shooting. Permitted motorized vessels must be in place 1 hour before legal sunrise and not move until 1 hour after legal sun rise. (xiii) We close the Refuge Interior to all other uses during the limited quota white-tailed deer hunt in the Refuge Interior. (xiv) White-tailed deer hunters younger than age 18 must be supervised by a licensed and permitted adult age 21 or older, and must remain with the adult while hunting. Hunters younger than age 18 must have completed a hunter education course. (xv) We prohibit the use of dogs for the take or attempt to take of white tailed deer and feral hogs. We allow the use of dogs for blood trailing only. (xvi) We require nontoxic ammuni tion (see § 32.2(k)) when deer hunting on the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing on all areas of the refuge, except those areas posted as closed to fishing or closed to the pub lic. (ii) Anglers may only use boats equipped with factory-manufactured water-cooled outboard motors, boats with electric motors, and nonmotorized boats. We prohibit boats with air cooled engines, fan boats, hovercraft, and personal watercraft (jet skis, jet boats, wave runners, etc.). We allow the use of airboats by permit only (Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383– G)). Airboat permits will be issued through a separate lottery. Contact the refuge headquarters for airboat permit ting information. (iii) We allow motorized vessels in the Motorized Zone, south of latitude line 26°27.130, and perimeter canal. We allow only nonmotorized vessels in the Non Motorized Watercraft Zone, north ern portion of Refuge Interior. (iv) Anglers operating boats in the Refuge Interior, outside of the perim eter canal, are required to display a 10 inches by 12-inches (25 cm x 30 cm) or ange flag 10-feet (3 meters) above the vessel’s waterline. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00366 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 357 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.28 (v) We only allow the use of rods and reels and poles and lines, and anglers must attend them at all times. We pro hibit the possession or use of cast nets, seines, trot lines, jugs, and other fish ing devices. (vi) We allow frog gigging, bow fish ing, and fish gigging in all areas open to sport fishing, except in the A, B, and C Impoundments and Strazzulla Marsh. (vii) We prohibit frog gigging, bow fishing, and fish gigging from struc tures and from within 1⁄2 mile of refuge boat ramps, campsites, and canoe trails, and in areas posted as closed. (viii) We allow the taking of frogs from July 16 through March 15 of each year. (ix) The daily bag limit for frogs is 50 frogs per vessel or party. (x) Fish and frogs must remain in whole condition while on refuge lands. (xi) Frogs may only be taken by gig, blowgun, or hook and line, or by hand. (xii) We limit frogging or fishing by airboat to nonhunting airboat permit tees only. (xiii) We prohibit commercial fishing, including unpermitted commercial guiding, and the taking of turtles and other wildlife (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (xiv) We allow 17 fishing tournaments a year by Special Use Permit only (General Activities—Special Use Per mit Application, FWS Form 3–1383–G). (b) Cedar Keys National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater sport fishing year-round on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We close a 300-foot (90-meter (m)) buffer zone beginning at mean high tide line and extending into the waters around Snake Key to all public entry from March 1 through June 30 to pro tect nesting birds. (ii) We conditionally open to public entry a 300-foot (90-m) buffer zone be ginning at mean high tide line and ex tending into the waters around Seahorse Key from March 1 through June 30. Should birds nest in that area during that timeframe, we will close that area of Seahorse Key to public entry. (c) Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting in designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) In Citrus County: (A) You may take only ducks and coots. (B) We allow waterfowl hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during those seasons established by the State of Florida. (C) We allow the use of dogs when hunting migratory birds. (D) We require hunters to possess and carry a signed, refuge hunting permit (signed brochure). (E) We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (91.4 meters) of any residence or on navigable waterways of Chassahowitzka River, Seven Cabbage Cut-off, and Mason Creek. (F) We allow temporary blinds and decoys, but you must remove all blinds and decoys from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) In Hernando County: (A) All hunters in Hernando County must comply with the State of Florida Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area regulations. (B) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i)(C), (D), and (F) of this section apply. (C) We allow hunting of geese, duck, and coot only on Wednesdays, Satur days, and Sundays. (D) We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (91.4 meters) of any residence. (2) Upland game hunting. In Hernando County, we allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, feral hog, opossum, ar madillo, beaver, coyote, skunk, and nu tria as governed by State of Florida Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area regulations and subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i)(C) through (F) and (c)(1)(ii)(D) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of traps or snares to take game. (iii) You may take feral hog, opos sum, armadillo, beaver, coyote, skunk, and nutria as incidental species with the equipment legal for use during the season. (3) Big game hunting. In Hernando County, we allow hunting of whitetail deer and turkey, as governed by State VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00367 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 358 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.28 of Florida Chassahowitzka Wildlife Management Area regulations and sub ject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (c)(2)(i) through (iii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing 24 hours per day, year-round, except in areas posted closed. (ii) We prohibit harvesting and pos session of frogs, horseshoe crabs, tur tles, and snakes (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (iii) We permit commercial activi ties, including guiding, with a Special Use Permit (Commercial Activities Special Use Permit Application, FWS Form 3–1383–C). You must apply for the permit. (d) Egmont Key National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing year-round on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: Anglers may only use two poles per angler and must attend both poles at all times. (e) Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds and the incidental take of nonnative wildlife as defined by the State on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and applicable State Wildlife Manage ment Area regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting and the incidental take of nonnative wildlife as defined by the State on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regula tions and applicable State Wildlife Management Area regulations. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting and the incidental take of nonnative wildlife as defined by the State on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and applicable State Wildlife Manage ment Area regulations. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and applicable State Wildlife Management Area regulations. (f) Florida Panther National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We require a valid Florida Pan ther National Wildlife Refuge Big Game Quota Hunt Permit purchased through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The quota hunt permit is a limited entry quota permit, and is nontransferable. (ii) You must have a valid signed Florida Panther NWR turkey hunt bro chure, which is free and non transferrable. (iii) Each Big Game Quota Hunt Per mit is issued for the take of 1 bearded turkey. A family hunt/camp experience permit is issued for take of 2 bearded turkeys. (iv) We allow bows, crossbows, PCP air guns propelling a bolt or arrow, and shotguns using #2 or smaller shot size. (v) We require an adult, age 18 or older, to supervise hunters age 15 and younger. The adult must remain within sight and normal voice contact of the youth hunter. (vi) Hunters possessing a valid Big Game Quota Hunt Permit purchased through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission may access the refuge no earlier than 2 hours be fore legal sunrise and must leave the refuge no later than legal sunset. Hunt ers possessing a valid family hunt/camp experience permit may remain on the refuge overnight. (vii) We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1 p.m. (viii) We allow only federally ap proved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). (ix) We only allow permitted hunters participating in the limited entry quota hunt to operate off-road vehicles (swamp buggies, all-terrain/utility type vehicles) on designated roads, trails, and firebreaks. (x) We allow hunters with permits to scout 7 days prior to the individual’s permitted hunt. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00368 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 359 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.28 (ii) We only allow hook and line. We prohibit snatch hooks, cast nets, seines, trotlines, jugs, and yo-yos. (g) Hobe Sound National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We allow salt-water fishing along the Atlantic Ocean and Indian River Lagoon year-round as governed by State recreational fishing regulations. (iii) We allow the use of only rods and reels and poles and lines, and anglers must attend them at all times. (iv) We allow only two poles per an gler, and anglers must attend those poles at all times in conjunction with the Martin County, Florida, two-pole ordinance. (h) J. N. ‘‘Ding’’ Darling National Wild life Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and crabbing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow the take of crabs with the use of dip nets only. (ii) All anglers must exit refuge lands and waters no later than 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the possession and use of seines or trot lines. (iv) We prohibit the use of cast nets from the left (south) side of Wildlife Drive or any water control structure, bridge, boardwalk, or rip rap affixed to Wildlife Drive. (v) All fish must remain in whole condition until removed from refuge lands and waters, except for fish caught and landed by individuals using the services of the refuge conces sionaire at the Tarpon Bay recreation area. Those fish may be cleaned at the designated fish cleaning station in the concession area. (vi) We prohibit the use of bows and spears from Wildlife Drive or any trail or structure affixed to Wildlife Drive. (i) Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a valid Lake Woodruff Quota Hunt Permit, which can be pur chased through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and a valid Lake Woodruff National Wild life Refuge hunt permit (signed annual hunt brochure), which is free and non transferable. (ii) All hunters must be on stands or in blinds during deer hunts. (iii) We prohibit scouting in the hunt area during the quota hunt. (iv) Hunters possessing a valid permit may access the refuge 2 hours prior to legal sunrise each hunting day. All hunters must leave the refuge within 2 hours of legal sunset. (v) We allow stands or blinds to be set up 2 days prior to the permitted hunt, and you must remove them on or before the last day of your permitted hunt. You must clearly mark stands with the hunter’s Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) permit number found on your hunting license. No more than one stand or blind per person may be on the refuge at any time, unless a permitted hunter is accompanied by a youth hun ter. You must place the stand and/or blind for a youth hunter within sight and normal voice contact of the per mitted hunter’s stand and mark it with the adult permitted hunter’s FWC per mit number and the word ‘‘YOUTH.’’ (vi) If you use flagging or other trail marking material, you must print your FWC permit number on each piece or marker. You may set up flagging and trail markers 2 days prior to the per mitted hunt, and you must remove them on or before the last day of the permitted hunt. (vii) You must check out any game taken during the hunts at a self-check station. (viii) You may access the Western Unit only by boat. (ix) Hunters age 15 and younger do not need a quota permit, but they must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. Each adult may supervise one youth hunter and must remain within sight and normal voice contact of the youth hunter; the pair must share a single bag limit unless hunting during a designated family or youth hunt. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00369 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 360 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.28 (x) We prohibit shotgun loads larger than #2 shot and slugs during turkey hunts. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow use of hook and line. We prohibit cast nets. (ii) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the use of snatch hooks in the refuge impoundments. (j) Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require all hunters, age 16 or older, to purchase and possess a gen eral refuge hunting permit through the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to hunt during all refuge hunts, unless otherwise exempt. We do not require youth hunters age 15 and younger to possess a general refuge hunting permit. (ii) Every hunter must possess a signed refuge hunt brochure (signed brochure) while hunting on the refuge. (iii) We prohibit hunting from or within 150 feet (45 meters) of all refuge roads open to public vehicle travel. (iv) An adult (parent or guardian) age 18 or older must supervise and must re main within sight of and in normal voice contact of a youth hunter, age 15 or younger. An adult may not supervise more than two youths. Youth hunters must meet State hunter-education re quirements. (v) Clothes-type pins or clips with re flective or colored markings can be used for the temporary marking of vegetation in order to identify a route of travel to or from a tree stand. You must remove these pins at the end of deer season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Each clothes-type pin or clip must contain the hunting license num ber of the hunter. (vi) You may leave a temporary tree stand on refuge property starting 1 week before archery season, but you must remove it by the last day of hog season. All tree stands left on the ref uge within the hunt season must dis play the hunter’s hunting license num ber legibly written on or attached to the stand. You may also use a tem porary tree stand during small game season, but you must remove it by the last day of the small game season. (vii) Hunters must be at their vehi cles by 1 hour after legal shooting time. (viii) We prohibit cleaning of game within 1,000 feet (300 meters) of any de veloped public recreation area, game check station, or gate. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of feral hog, gray squirrel, ar madillo, opossum, rabbit, raccoon, coy ote, and beaver on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) through (viii) of this section apply. (ii) Hunters may only hunt during designated days and times. The refuge prints dates for all the refuge hunting seasons in the annual refuge hunt bro chure (signed brochure). (iii) We allow night hunting for rac coon and opossum from legal sunset until legal sunrise as governed by State regulations. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) through (viii) of this section apply. (ii) During the refuge archery season, hunters may only use archery equip ment, including crossbows, as governed by State archery regulations. (iii) During the refuge muzzleloader season, hunters may only use muzzle loading firearms and archery equip ment (see § 27.42 of this chapter) as gov erned by State muzzleloader regula tions. (iv) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (v) We allow hunting of deer (except spotted fawns), feral hog, gray squirrel, rabbit, armadillo, opossum, raccoon, beaver, and coyote during the archery season. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00370 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 361 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.28 (vi) Hunters may take feral hog (no size or bag limit), and a maximum of two deer per day, during the family hunt, except only one deer may be antlerless for each day of the family and senior hunts. (vii) Hunters must fill out a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) and check all game harvested during all deer and hog hunts. (viii) Hunters may take only bearded turkeys and only during the State Zone C youth turkey hunts and spring turkey season. (ix) Shooting hours for spring turkey begin 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise and end at 1 p.m. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit taking of frogs and turtles (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (ii) We prohibit the use or possession of alcohol while fishing on the refuge. (k) Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, merganser, and coot in designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a cur rent, signed Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge hunt permit (signed brochure, non-transferable) at all times while hunting waterfowl on the refuge. (ii) You must carry (or hunt within 30 yards of a hunter who possesses) a valid State-issued Merritt Island Wa terfowl Quota Permit, while hunting in areas 1 or 4 during the State’s regular waterfowl season. The Waterfowl Quota Permit can be used for a single party consisting of the permit holder and up to three guests. The permit holder must be present. The Waterfowl Quota Permit is a limited entry quota permit, is zone-specific, and is nontransferable. (iii) During the State’s waterfowl season, we allow hunting on Wednes days, Saturdays, Sundays, and the fol lowing Federal holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. (iv) We prohibit hunters entering the normal or expanded restricted areas of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). (v) We allow hunting of waterfowl on refuge-established hunt days from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must remove all equip ment and check out at the refuge check station prior to 1 p.m. each day. (vi) You may enter the refuge no ear lier than 4 a.m. for the purpose of wa terfowl hunting. (vii) We require an adult, age 18 or older, to supervise hunters age 15 and younger. The adult must remain within sight and normal voice contact of the youth hunter. (viii) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 25 feet (7.6 meters), or shooting from any portion, of a dike, dirt road, or railroad grade. (ix) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 150 yards (135 meters) of SR 402, SR 406, or any paved road right-of-way. We prohibit shooting over any dike or roadway. (x) You must stop at a posted refuge waterfowl check station and report sta tistical hunt information on the Har vest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) to ref uge personnel. (xi) When inside the impoundment perimeter ditch, you may use gasoline or diesel motors. Outside the perimeter ditch, you must propel vessels by pad dling, push pole, or electric trolling motor. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a State-issued Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Big Game Quota Hunt Permit. The Quota Hunt Permit is a limited entry quota permit, is zone-specific, and is non transferable. (ii) You must have a valid signed Big Game Hunt Permit (signed annual hunt brochure). (iii) We prohibit hunters entering the normal or expanded restricted areas of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). (iv) We allow hunting within the State’s deer season on specific days as defined by the refuge hunt brochure. Each hunt will be a 3-day weekend. Legal shooting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun set. (v) Hunters possessing a valid permit (State-issued permit) may access the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. If you wish to track VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00371 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 362 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.28 wounded game beyond 2 hours after legal sunset, you must gain consent from a Federal Wildlife Officer to do so. (vi) We prohibit hunting from refuge roads or within 150 yards of roads open to public vehicle traffic or within 200 yards of a building or Kennedy Space Center facility. (vii) Each permitted hunter may have one adult guest and one youth hunter per adult. All guests must re main within 30 yards of the permitted hunter. The party must share a single bag limit. Each adult may supervise one youth hunter and must remain within sight and normal voice contact. (viii) You may set up stands or blinds up to 7 days prior to the permitted hunt; you must remove them on the last day of your permitted hunt. You must clearly mark stands and blinds with your Florida State customer iden tification (ID) number found on your hunting license. You may have no more than one stand or blind per person on the refuge at any time. You must place a stand or blind for a youth hunter within sight and normal voice contact of the supervisory hunter’s stand and mark it with the supervisory hunter’s Florida State customer ID number and the word ‘‘YOUTH.’’ (ix) We prohibit all scouting in the hunt area during the quota hunt. (x) If you use flagging or other trail marking material, you must print your Florida State customer ID number on each piece or marker. You may set out flagging and trail markers up to 7 days prior to the permitted hunt, and you must remove them on the last day of the permitted hunt. (xi) We allow hunters possessing a valid permit to scout within their per mitted zones up to 7 days prior to their permitted hunts. You must carry your valid Quota Hunt Permit identifying the permitted hunt zone while scout ing. (xii) You must be on your stand or in your blind while hunting. (xiii) We prohibit stalking or moving through the hunt area while hunting. (xiv) We prohibit using dogs for tracking unless authorized by a Fed eral Wildlife Officer. Dogs must remain on a leash and be equipped with a GPS tracking device. (xv) You may field dress game; how ever, we prohibit cleaning game within 150 yards of any public area, road, game-check station, or gate. We pro hibit dumping game carcasses on the refuge. (xvi) Archery hunters must wear at least 500 square inches (3,226 square centimeters) of solid fluorescent-or ange color while moving to and from their vehicles, while moving to their stands or hunting spots, and while tracking or dragging out game. (xvii) There is no bag limit or size limit for the take of feral hogs. (xviii) You must stop at one of two check stations and report statistical hunt information on the Self-Clearing Check-In/Out Permit (FWS Form 3– 2405). (4) Sport fishing. We allow rec reational fishing, crabbing, clamming, and shrimping on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You must possess a current, signed refuge fishing permit (signed brochure) at all times while fishing on the refuge. (ii) We prohibit anglers entering the normal or expanded restricted areas of the Kennedy Space Center (KSC). (iii) We prohibit fishing after legal sunset or before legal sunrise, except that we allow fishing at night from a vessel in the open waters of Mosquito Lagoon, Indian River Lagoon, Banana River, and Haulover Canal. (iv) You may launch boats for night fishing and boating activities only from Bair’s Cove, Beacon 42, and Biolab boat ramps. (v) We prohibit crabbing or fishing from Black Point Wildlife Drive or any side road connected to Black Point Wildlife Drive except from L Pond Road. (vi) We prohibit launching boats, ca noes, or kayaks from Black Point Wild life Drive or any side road connected to Black Point Wildlife Drive except from L Pond Road. (vii) Anglers and crabbers must at tend their lines at all times. (viii) We prohibit harvesting and pos session of horseshoe crab, frog, turtle, snake, and/or other wildlife (see § 27.21 of this chapter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00372 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 363 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.28 (ix) We prohibit use of personal watercraft, kite surfing, kite boarding, wind surfing, sail boarding, use of air thrust boats, and use of hovercraft on the refuge or in refuge waters. (x) We prohibit motorized vessels in the Banana River within the posted ‘‘No-Motor Zone,’’ including any vessel having an attached motor or a non attached motor capable of use (includ ing electric trolling motor). (xi) We allow vessels drafting 12 inches (30 centimeters) or less (meas ured while vessel is fully stopped) to be propelled only by poling, paddling, drifting, or electric trolling motors in the established Pole & Troll Zone(s), except in the posted running channels. (xii) We prohibit fish cleaning on ref uge property. (xiii) We prohibit fishing from, or in the immediate vicinity of, the Manatee Viewing Deck on the northeast side of Haulover Canal. (xiv) When inside the impoundment perimeter ditch, you may use gasoline or diesel motors. Outside the perimeter ditch, you must propel vessels by pad dling, push pole, or electric trolling motor. (l) Pelican Island National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing year-round. (ii) We allow bank fishing from spoil islands during daylight hours only. (m) Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing year-round on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: We allow fishing only from ves sels in the waters surrounding Tarpon Key. (n) St. Marks National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove blinds at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) We allow the use of dogs to re cover game. (iii) Hunters may access the hunt area by boat. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of grey squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require refuge permits (signed brochure) for hunting upland game. Each hunter must possess and carry a signed refuge permit while partici pating in a hunt. (ii) All hunters must wear 500 square inches (3,250 square centimeters) of flu orescent orange above the waistline while in a designated hunting unit dur ing a refuge hunt. (iii) You may only use .22 caliber or smaller rim-fire rifles, shotguns (#4 bird shot or smaller) (see § 32.2(k)), or muzzleloaders to harvest squirrel, rab bit, and raccoon. In addition, you may use shotgun slugs, buckshot, archery equipment including crossbows, center fire weapons, or pistols to take feral hogs. (iv) We allow the use of leashed dogs for trailing injured or harvested game. (v) We prohibit hunting from any named or numbered road (with the ex ception of persons hunting during the mobility-impaired hunt). (vi) We prohibit cleaning of game within 1,000 feet (300 meters) of any res idence, developed public recreation area, or game check station. (vii) You must check out all game taken at a game check station. You must use the State harvest recording system to check out all white-tail deer harvested on the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey in areas and during seasons des ignated in the hunting brochure sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We require State-issued refuge permits. Permits are nontransferable. Each hunter must possess and carry a signed permit when participating in a hunt. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (n)(2)(ii) and (iv) through (vii) of this section apply. (iii) We allow feral hog to be taken during any refuge hunt. There is no limit on the size or number of feral hogs that hunters may take. (iv) There is a two deer limit per hunt, as specified at paragraph (n)(3)(vi) of this section, except during the youth hunt, when the limit is as VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00373 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 364 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.28 specified at paragraph (n)(3)(vii) of this section. The limit for turkey is one per hunt. (v) We prohibit the use of deer de coys. (vi) The bag limit for white-tailed deer is two deer per hunt, either two antlerless deer or one antlerless deer and one antlered deer. State regula tions define antlerless deer as deer with no antler or antlers less than 5 inches (12.75 centimeters). Antlered deer must have at least three points, 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) or greater on one antler, to be harvested. (vii) There is one youth white-tailed deer hunt and one youth turkey hunt for youth ages 12 to 17. During these hunts, only the youth hunter may han dle or discharge firearms used for hunt ing. An adult age 21 or older must ac company and remain in sight and nor mal voice contact of each youth hun ter. There is no limit on the number of hogs a youth hunter may harvest dur ing these hunts. (A) Youth white-tailed deer hunt har vest limits. (1) Youth hunters age 12 to 15 may harvest two deer, either two antlerless deer or one antlerless and one antlered. State regulations define antlerless deer as deer with no antler or antlers less than 5 inches (12.75 cen timeters). There are no restrictions on antler size for youth hunters age 12 to 15. (2) Youth hunters age 16 or 17 may harvest two deer, either two antlerless or one antlerless and one antlered. State regulations define antlerless deer as deer with no antler or antlers less than 5 inches (12.75 centimeters). Ant lered deer must have at least two points, 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) or greater on one antler, to be harvested by youth hunters age 16 or 17. (B) Youth turkey hunt harvest limit. The limit is one bearded turkey per youth hunter. (viii) Mobility-impaired hunters may have an assistant accompany them. You may transfer permits (State-issued permit) issued to the hunter to assist ants. We limit those hunt teams to harvesting white-tailed deer and feral hog within the limits provided at para graph (n)(3)(vi) of this section. (ix) You may harvest one bearded turkey per hunt. You may only use shotguns or archery equipment, includ ing crossbows, to harvest turkey. We prohibit hunting after 1 p.m. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit taking blue crabs from impounded water on the St. Marks Unit. (ii) We only allow fishing in refuge lakes, ponds, and impoundments from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We allow fishing in tidal and coastal waters 24 hours per day year round. (iv) We prohibit taking of frogs or turtles (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit use of cast nets or traps to take fish from any lake, pond, or impoundment on the refuge. (vi) You must attend all fishing equipment. (vii) We prohibit bow fishing on ref uge lakes, ponds, and impoundments. (viii) The interior ponds and lakes on the Panacea Unit are open year-round for bank fishing. We open vehicle ac cess to these areas from March 15 through May 15 each year. Ponds and lakes that anglers access from County Road 372 are open year-round for fish ing and boating. (o) St. Vincent National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, sambar deer, raccoon, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require refuge permits (hunt ers apply through State for license, and the State charges a fee). The permits are nontransferable, and the hunter must possess them while hunting. Only signed permits are valid. We only allow people with a signed refuge hunt per mit or the helpers of mobility-impaired hunters on the island during the hunt periods. (ii) We authorize three refuge hunts: Sambar deer, white-tailed deer arch ery, and white-tailed deer muzzle loader. During the sambar deer hunt, only sambar deer, feral hog, and rac coon can be harvested. During the white-tailed deer hunts, only white tailed deer, feral hog, and raccoon can be harvested. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00374 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 365 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.28 (iii) We restrict access to St. Vincent Island to the Indian Pass and West Pass campsites. The hunt brochure lists check-in and check-out proce dures. We restrict access to the hunt areas to foot or bicycle travel. (iv) Hunt hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 3 p.m. for the sambar deer hunt. (v) You may set up tree stands only after you check in, and you must re move them from the island at the end of the hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (vi) You may retrieve game from the closed areas only if accompanied by a refuge staff member or a Federal Wild life Officer. (vii) We limit weapons to primitive weapons (bow and arrow, muzzleloader, and crossbow) on the primitive weap ons sambar deer hunt and the primitive weapons white-tailed deer hunt. We limit the archery hunt to bow and arrow, and crossbow. You may take feral hog and raccoon only with the weapons allowed for that period. (viii) We allow only stand, still, and stalk hunting. We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pur sue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the or ganized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (ix) You may only discharge muzzleloaders at the designated dis charge area between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. (x) Hunters must check out at the check station prior to leaving the ref uge at the end of their hunt. A refuge staff member or volunteer must check the campsites before the hunters leave the refuge. (xi) Bag limits are: (A) Muzzleloader weapons sambar deer hunt. One sambar deer of either sex; no limit on feral hog or raccoon. (B) Archery hunt. One white-tailed deer of either sex. Antlered deer must have at least two points, 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) or more on one antler, to be harvested. State regulations define antlerless deer as deer with no antler or antlers less than 5 inches (12.75 cen timeters). Youth age 15 or younger may harvest any deer except spotted fawn. We prohibit harvesting of spotted fawns. There is no limit on feral hog or raccoon. (C) Muzzleloader weapons white-tailed deer hunt. One white-tailed deer. Ant lered deer must have at least two points, 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) or more in length on one antler, to be har vested. We issue a limited number of either-sex tags. If you have an either sex tag, the bag limit is one deer that may be antlerless or antlered with legal antler configuration. State regu lations define antlerless deer as deer with no antler or antlers less than 5 inches (12.75 centimeters). Youth age 15 or younger may harvest any deer ex cept spotted fawn. We prohibit har vesting of spotted fawns. There is no limit on feral hog or raccoon. (xii) We prohibit bringing live game into the check station. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may fish from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun set year-round. (ii) We prohibit the use of live min nows as bait. (iii) We allow the use of only rods and reels or poles and lines in refuge lakes. Anglers must attend their fishing equipment at all times. (iv) We prohibit the taking of frog and/or turtle (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (p) Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting each day during the early wood duck/teal season. (ii) We allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays that fall within the State’s waterfowl season, including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. (iii) Hunters must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge permit (signed brochure) at all times while hunting on the refuge. (iv) We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must remove VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00375 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 366 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.29 all decoys, guns, blinds, and other re lated equipment by 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 meters) of the south edge of U.S. 41 and the area posted around Marsh Trail extending south from U.S. 41. (vi) We allow the use of dogs for wa terfowl retrieval and prehunt scouting. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and crabbing on the refuge on des ignated areas subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing in the freshwater and brackish marsh area of the refuge year-round from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit the taking of snake, turtle, frog, and other wildlife in the freshwater and brackish marsh area of the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, gigs, spears, bush hooks, and snatch hooks in the freshwater and brackish marsh area of the refuge. (iv) Anglers and crabbers must at tend their lines at all times. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54107, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48857, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.29 Georgia. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Banks Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow alli gator hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: We only allow alligator hunting on dates outlined by the State of Geor gia during the first two weekends (from legal sunset Friday through legal sun rise Monday) of the State alligator sea son. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of only pole and line or rod and reel, which the angler must attend at all times. (ii) We allow sport fishing after legal sunset. (iii) We permit fishing tournaments by Special Use Permit (General Activi ties Special Use Permit Application, FWS Form 3–1383–G) issued by the ref uge manager. (b) Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We require a refuge hunt permit (electronic form) for all hunters age 16 and older. Hunters must sign the per mit and carry it with them at all times when hunting. (ii) 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. (iii) 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 by the end of each hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (iv) Hunters must check-in at the ref uge dock prior to setting up camp. We require personal identification at check-in. (v) Only hunters may camp at the designated camping area during refuge hunts. (vi) For hunting, we allow only bows as governed by State regulations. (vii) Hunters may take five deer (no more than two antlered), and we will issue State bonus tags for two of these. There is no bag limit on feral hog. (viii) Refuge personnel must check deer harvested during the scheduled hunt before hunters may remove them from the refuge. (ix) Hunters must be off the island by 12 p.m. (noon) on Sunday. (x) We allow mooring of boats to the government dock only for loading and unloading purposes. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow saltwater fishing year round in the estuarine waters adjacent to the refuge. (ii) We allow bank/beach saltwater fishing into estuarine waters only from legal sunrise to legal sunset except during managed hunts. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00376 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 367 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.29 (c) Bond Swamp National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit (signed bro chure) and an additional refuge quota hunt permit for the quota hunts while hunting. (ii) We allow the incidental take of feral hog with legal weapons during open season. (iii) We require hunters to report all harvested game at the check station before leaving the refuge (see hunting brochure). (iv) We allow access to the hunt area from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (v) We allow the use of dogs for re trieving downed waterfowl during wa terfowl hunts. (vi) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters (m)) of a road open to vehicle travel or within 200 yards (180 m) of a building. (vii) We prohibit entry into the des ignated hunt area by nonhunters dur ing all quota deer-gun and waterfowl hunts. (viii) We prohibit removal of live hogs from the refuge. (ix) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (x) Youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older possessing a valid hunting li cense. (xi) We prohibit all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the refuge except by wheel chair-bound hunters with a refuge Spe cial Use Permit (General Activities— Special Use Permit Application, FWS Form 3–1383–G). (xii) We prohibit leaving vehicles, boats, trailers, or decoys on the refuge overnight (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (xiii) We prohibit the possession or use of any suppressors or silencers on any firearm. (xiv) We prohibit the possession or use of any trail or game camera or leaving any other hunting-related elec tronic device on the refuge. (xv) We prohibit the possession or use of any night vision or thermal imaging equipment. (xvi) We prohibit the possession or use of any electronic calls. (xvii) We prohibit falconry. (xviii) You may only place temporary blinds, blind material, and/or decoys on the day of the hunt, and you must re move them by 1:00 p.m. on that same day. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and quail on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(ii) through (iv), (vi), and (viii) through (xvii) of this section apply. (ii) We require you to possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit (signed brochure) while hunting for up land game. The hunt brochure will serve as your hunt permit. (iii) We require each small game hun ter to wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 square centimeters) of hunter or ange as an outer garment above the waist during small game hunts. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting for squirrel, rabbit, and quail. (v) You may place tree stands and hunting blinds during upland game and big game hunts on the day prior to each upland game and big game hunt. You must remove tree stands and hunt ing blinds by 11 a.m. on the day after the hunt. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing for white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) through (iv), (vi) through (ix), and (xi) through (xvii) and (c)(2)(v) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of buckshot. (iii) We prohibit the use of dogs dur ing deer and feral hog hunts. (iv) We require each deer and feral hog hunter to wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 square centimeters) of hunter orange as an outer garment above the waist during hunts. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00377 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 368 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.29 (v) Youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older possessing a valid hunting li cense. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from March 1 to October 31, except on the Ocmulgee River, which is open to fishing year round. (ii) We allow access to the refuge and fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) We only allow fishing with pole and line or rod and reel. (iv) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(xi) and (xii) of this section apply. (v) We prohibit use or possession of alcoholic beverages while fishing on the refuge. (vi) We require you to possess and carry a signed refuge fishing permit (signed brochure) while fishing. (vii) Youth anglers age 15 and young er must remain within sight and nor mal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid fishing li cense. (d) Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.20(d) for regulations. (e) Harris Neck National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey, and the incidental take of coyote, ar madillo, and feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require a signed refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439) for all hunt ers age 16 and older. Hunters must sign the permit and carry it with them at all times when hunting. (ii) Each hunter may place one stand on the refuge during the week pre ceding each hunt, but must remove the stand by the end of each hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (91 meters) of Harris Neck Road, the refuge entrance drive, Visitor Con tact Station/Office, Barbour River Landing, Barbour River Road, or Gould’s Cemetery. (iv) We require hunters to check-in and check-out each hunt day. We re quire personal identification to check in and check-out. (v) We require hunters to check all harvested game at the check station before leaving the refuge each day. (vi) Hunters may take five deer (no more than two antlered), and we will issue State bonus tags for two of these. (vii) During the gun hunt, we allow only shotguns (20 gauge or larger), muzzleloaders, bows, air rifles (.30 cal iber or larger), and air bows, as gov erned by State regulations. We prohibit the use of centerfire rifles. (viii) We allow the incidental take of armadillo, feral hog, and coyote during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regulations. There is no bag limit for these species. (ix) The turkey hunt is a youth-only, archery hunt limited to 2 days per year. To participate in the turkey hunt, youth must complete an applica tion (FWS Form 3–2439), submit the completed application to the refuge, and be selected by lottery. Each youth hunter selected by lottery to partici pate in the turkey hunt must possess a free signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow saltwater fishing year round in the estuarine waters adjacent to the refuge. (ii) We allow bank fishing into estua rine waters only from legal sunrise to legal sunset except during managed hunts. (iii) We prohibit freshwater fishing. (f) Okefenokee National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow the hunting of rabbit, squirrel, and bob white quail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: We allow the use of dogs only to locate, point, and retrieve during quail hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of turkey and white-tailed deer, and feral hog as incidental take, on designated areas subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) In the Pocket Unit: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00378 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 369 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.29 (A) We only allow archery hunting and foot traffic. (B) Hunters must sign in and out each hunt day and record harvest each day. (ii) In the Suwannee Canal Recre ation Area: (A) We allow only shotguns or muzzleloaders. (B) We require a refuge permit (Big/ Upland Game Hunt Application, FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) ob tained through refuge lottery. (C) Hunters must sign in and out each day and record harvest each day. (D) You must tag your deer with spe cial refuge tags. (E) Harvest limit is two deer of either sex per day. (F) We zone Chesser Island Hunt area to accommodate mobility-impaired and youth hunters. Only mobility-impaired hunters may use all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and vehicles on firebreaks and unpaved roads. (iii) In the Cowhouse Unit, State of Georgia’s Dixon Memorial Wildlife Management Area rules, regulations, dates, and times apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit possession of live bait fish. (ii) We allow the use of only pole and line or rod and reel as methods of take. (g) Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit upland game hunting during refuge deer or turkey hunts. (ii) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit (signed bro chure) while hunting. (iii) We require a signed refuge hunt permit (signed brochure) to hunt on the Hitchiti Experimental Forest. (iv) We allow access to the hunt area from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (v) 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. (vi) We only allow .22 caliber or smaller rimfire firearms for raccoon and opossum hunting. (vii) We allow the use of dogs on des ignated areas of the refuge for hunting quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum. (viii) We prohibit possession or use of any suppressors or silencer on any fire arms. (ix) We prohibit possession or use of trail or game cameras or leaving any other hunting-related electronic device on the refuge. (x) We prohibit possession or use of any night vision or thermal imaging equipment. (xi) We prohibit possession or use of any electronic calls. (xii) We prohibit falconry. (xiii) Youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid hunting license. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing for white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(2)(iii), (iv), and (viii) through (xi) of this section apply. (ii) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit (signed bro chure), and possess and carry an addi tional refuge quota hunt permit (re quires contact information only) for the quota hunts, while hunting. (iii) We prohibit buckshot. (iv) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters (m)) of a road open to vehicle travel or within 200 yards (180 m) of a building. (v) 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. (vi) We prohibit all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on the refuge except by wheel chair-bound hunters with a special use permit (General Activities—Special Use Permit Application, FWS Form 3– 1383–G). (vii) We prohibit dogs for hunting big game. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00379 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 370 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.29 (viii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (ix) Youth hunters age 15 and young er must remain within sight and nor mal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid hunting li cense. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from March 15 to September 30. (ii) We allow access to the refuge and fishing from only legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) You may keep the following numbers of fish each day: Bass—5, channel catfish—5, sunfish or bream— 15, and crappie—15. (iv) We allow nonmotorized boats or boats with electric motors on all ponds designated as open to fishing. (v) We prohibit use or possession of alcoholic beverages while fishing on the refuge. (vi) We allow fishing only with pole and line or rod and reel. (vii) We prohibit leaving boats or other personal equipment on the refuge overnight (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) We prohibit the use of fish for bait and the possession of minnows. (ix) We prohibit possession or take of grass carp. You must immediately re lease any grass carp caught. (x) We require you to possess and carry a signed refuge fishing permit (signed brochure) while fishing. (xi) Youth anglers age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older who possesses a valid fishing li cense. (h) Savannah National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl and mourn ing dove on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) All hunters age 16 and older must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit (requires contact information only). (ii) To participate in the quota youth waterfowl hunt, youth hunters must submit the Waterfowl Lottery Applica tion (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Applica tion—National Wildlife Refuge Sys tem). (iii) You may take feral hog and coy ote during all refuge hunts (migratory bird, upland, and big game) with weap ons authorized and legal for those hunts. (iv) We allow the incidental take of armadillo, beaver, opossum, and rac coon during all refuge hunts (migra tory bird, upland, and big game) with firearms and other equipment author ized for use on refuge lands in Georgia only. (v) We allow the use of dogs for re trieving migratory birds. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(i), (iii), and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) You may not hunt on or within 100 yards (90 meters) of public roads, refuge facilities, roads and trails, and railroad rights-of-way, or in closed areas. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, alli gator, feral hog, and coyote on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(i), (iii), and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) To participate in the quota gun hunt for wheelchair-dependent hunters, hunters must submit the Quota Deer Hunt Application (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). To participate in the quota youth turkey hunt and learn weekend, youth hunters must submit the Big/Upland Game Hunt Application (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application— National Wildlife Refuge System). (iii) You may only use bows, as gov erned by State regulations, for deer, feral hog, and coyote hunting during the archery hunt for these species. (iv) You may only use shotguns (20 gauge or larger, slugs only), centerfire rifles, centerfire pistols, muzzleloaders, VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00380 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 371 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.30 and bows, as governed by State regula tions, for deer, feral hog, and coyote hunting during the firearm hunts for these species. (v) Hunters may take as many as five deer (no more than two antlered). There is no bag limit on feral hog or coyote. (vi) We allow only shotguns with ap proved nontoxic #2 shot or smaller, and bows, as governed by State regulations, for turkey hunting. We prohibit the use of slugs or buckshot for turkey hunt ing. (vii) We prohibit catch-and-release of alligators. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers may fish in refuge im poundments and canals from March 1 through November 30 annually. (ii) Anglers may fish in Kingfisher Pond and all tidal creeks year-round. (iii) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. (iv) Anglers may bank fish year round throughout the refuge, unless otherwise posted. (v) Anglers may only use non motorized boats and boats with electric motors within impounded waters. (i) Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We require a refuge hunt permit for all hunters age 16 and older. Hunt ers must sign the permit and carry it with them at all times when hunting. (ii) Refuge personnel must check deer harvested during scheduled hunts be fore hunters leave the refuge. (iii) Hunters may take five deer (no more than two antlered), and we will issue State bonus tags for two of these. There is no bag limit on feral hog. (iv) We prohibit the use of buckshot. (v) We allow mooring of boats to the government dock only for loading or unloading purposes. (vi) Hunters must check-in at the ref uge dock prior to setting up camp. We require personal identification at check-in. (vii) We allow only hunters to camp at the designated camping area while participating in refuge hunts. (viii) 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). (ix) Hunters must be off the island by 12 p.m. (noon) the day following the last day of the hunt. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow saltwater fishing year round in the estuarine waters adjacent to the refuge. (ii) We allow bank/beach fishing into estuarine waters only from legal sun rise to legal sunset except during man aged hunts. (iii) We prohibit freshwater fishing. (j) Wolf Island National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: We allow saltwater fishing year-round in the estuarine waters adjacent to the refuge. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54109, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48858, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57129, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.30 Hawaii. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Hanalei National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (b) Kakahaia National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing on designated areas of the ref uge. (c) Kilauea Point National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing on designated areas of the ref uge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00381 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 372 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.31 § 32.31 Idaho. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bear Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow boats, except air thrust boats, after September 20 within the designated refuge hunting areas, for the purposes of hunting. (ii) You may only use portable blinds or construct temporary blinds of nat ural vegetation. Blinds will be avail able for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. You must remove portable blinds, decoys, boats, and other personal property from the ref uge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, grouse, partridge, and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge. (3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit use and possession of lead weights or sinkers. (b) Camas National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunters to access the ref uge 1 hour before legal shooting time. (ii) You may only use portable blinds or construct temporary blinds of nat ural vegetation. Blinds will be avail able for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. You must remove portable blinds, decoys, and other per sonal property at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (iv) You may take Eurasian collared doves only during the State seasons for migratory birds and upland game birds. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, grouse, and par tridge on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (ii) We allow hunters to access the refuge 1⁄2 hour before legal shooting time. (iii) Hunters must wear a minimum of 36 square inches (232.3 square centi meters) of blaze orange, and a blaze or ange head covering. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(2)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) You must carry a signed copy of the refuge hunting regulations and hunt map (signed brochure) in the field while hunting. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (c) Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, common snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Hunters in the South Side Recre ation Area may use float tubes, non motorized boats, or boats equipped with electric motors within 200 yards (180 meters) of the shoreline. We pro hibit the use or possession of gas-pow ered motors. (ii) You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the refuge for blind construction at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge 1 hour before official shooting hours (1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise), and remain on the refuge until 1 hour after official shooting hours (legal sunset). (iv) We allow the use of dogs for hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, and par tridge on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (c)(1)(iv) of this section applies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must obtain a refuge-specific hunting permit (signed brochure) to VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00382 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 373 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.31 hunt deer on the Lake Lowell Unit. Hunters must sign and carry the per mit in the field while hunting. (ii) Hunters may place up to two portable deer stands in the Lake Low ell Unit. Hunters must place stands/ platforms by hand. Hunters may place stands/platforms on the refuge no ear lier than the beginning date of the as signed hunt permit and must remove them no later than the ending date of the hunt permit. Each stand must dis play the hunter’s hunting license num ber so that it is legible from the ground. (iii) In the Lake Lowell Unit, you may only shoot deer while hunting from an elevated tree stand/platform. We prohibit ground stalking and/or still hunting from the ground. We pro hibit shooting a firearm or bow while on the ground, except to kill a downed deer. (iv) Hunters may enter the Lake Lowell Unit no earlier than 2 hours be fore official shooting hours (1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise) and must leave the area within 2 hours after official shoot ing hours (1⁄2 hour after legal sunset). Successful hunters may extend their departure time only as long as is nec essary to retrieve dead deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) From October 1 through April 14, we allow ice fishing on the Lake Lowell Unit, unless otherwise posted by the Bureau of Reclamation. (ii) We allow fishing from non motorized boats in designated areas of the Lake Lowell Unit from October 1 through April 14, from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun set. (iii) From February 1 through June 30, we prohibit fishing from all islands in the Snake River Islands Unit. (d) Grays Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Blinds will be available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. You must remove portable blinds, de coys, boats, and other personal prop erty from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) We allow only hunters and dogs to retrieve game in designated hunting areas. (2)–(4) [Reserved] (e) Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting only on Tues days, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sun days. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (iii) We prohibit the discharge of fire arms in posted retrieval zones and areas closed to hunting. (iv) Hunters may access the water fowl hunt area no earlier than 3 a.m. and must leave no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of forest grouse and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting forest grouse and for turkey during the fall hunt. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, elk, black bear, moose, and mountain lion on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow hunting of deer at the designated accessible blind for hunters with disabilities subject to the fol lowing conditions: (A) You must obtain a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) from the refuge manager to use the accessible blind. (B) We only allow deer hunting at the accessible blind using the following weapons: Muzzleloader, archery equip ment, crossbow, shotgun, or handgun. For shotguns, you may only use slugs. For handguns, you may only use straight-walled cartridges not origi nally established for rifles. (ii) You may possess only approved nontoxic ammunition for hunting (see § 32.2(k)). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow bank fishing only. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00383 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 374 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.32 (ii) We prohibit launching boats from, and landing boats on, the banks of Deep Creek. (f) Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge— (1) (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, snipe, dove, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow only hunters and dogs to retrieve game in designated hunting areas. (ii) 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 re move portable blinds at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit use of rock piles above the high-water mark for blind construc tion. (iii) On West Hunting Area (Lake Walcott), we allow hunting on the up lands and over water within 100 yards (90 meters) of the shoreline. We allow use of boats only for retrieval of game. (iv) On East Hunting Area (Tule Is land), we allow boats during the water fowl hunting season. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, grouse, partridge (chukar and gray partridge), cottontail rabbit, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this section ap plies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and elk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Deer and elk hunters may enter the hunt area from 11⁄2 hours be fore legal hunting time to 11⁄2 hours after legal hunting time. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54109, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48858, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.32 Illinois. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Chautauqua National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Hunters must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge from legal sunrise to legal sunset subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing on Lake Chau tauqua from February 1 through Octo ber 15. We prohibit fishing in the wa terfowl hunting area during the water fowl hunting season. (ii) We allow bank fishing year-round between the boat ramp and the fishing trail in the North Pool and from Goofy Ridge Public Access to the west gate of the North Pool water control struc ture. (b) Crab Orchard National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, dove, snipe, rail, and crow on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We require a signed hunt bro chure. You must carry this signed per mit when hunting on the refuge. (ii) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters (m)) of all designated public use facilities, including, but not limited to, parking areas, picnic areas, campgrounds, marinas, boat ramps, public roads, and established hiking trails listed in the refuge trails bro chure. (iii) Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, blinds, blind materials, stands, platforms, and other personal equip ment brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) Waterfowl hunting blinds must be a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart. Hunters must anchor boat blinds on the shore or anchor them a min imum of 200 yards (180 m) away from any shoreline. (v) We allow the use of dogs when hunting, provided the dogs are under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00384 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 375 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.32 (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, squirrel, rab bit, bobwhite quail, raccoon, opossum, red fox, grey fox, bobcat, woodchuck, striped skunk, pheasant, partridge, and coyote on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) and (v) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit hunters using rifles or handguns with ammunition larger than .22 caliber rimfire, except they may use black powder firearms up to and including .40 caliber. (iii) We allow the use of .22 and .17 caliber rimfire lead ammunition for the taking of small game and furbearers during open season. (iv) For hunting, you may possess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (v) We require all deer and turkey hunters using the restricted use area to check-in at the refuge visitor center prior to hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) and (b)(2)(ii) and (v) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of handguns for the taking of deer in the restricted use area. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (iv) We only allow archery equipment when hunting deer in the following areas: (A) In the area west of Division Street and east of Blue Heron Marina; (B) On all refuge lands north of Illi nois State Route 13; and (C) In the area north of the Crab Or chard Lake emergency spillway and west of Crab Orchard Lake. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) On Crab Orchard Lake west of Wolf Creek Road: (A) Anglers may fish from boats all year. (B) Anglers must remove all trotlines/jugs from legal sunrise until legal sunset from the Friday imme diately prior to Memorial Day through Labor Day. (ii) On Crab Orchard Lake east of Wolf Creek Road: (A) Anglers may fish from boats March 1 through October 15. (B) Anglers may fish all year at the Wolf Creek and Route 148 causeways. (iii) On A–41 and Bluegill Ponds: (A) Anglers may fish only from legal sunrise to legal sunset from March 1 through October 15. (B) We prohibit anglers from using gas-powered boats. (iv) On Managers, Honkers, and Visi tors Ponds: (A) Anglers may fish all year from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (B) We prohibit anglers from using gas-powered boats. (v) Trotlines/jugs: (A) We prohibit the use of trotlines/ jugs on all refuge waters outside of Crab Orchard Lake. (B) We prohibit the use of trotlines/ jugs with any flotation device that has previously contained any petroleum based material or toxic substances. (C) Anglers must attach a buoyed de vice that is visible on the water’s sur face to all trotlines. (vi) Anglers may use all legal non commercial fishing methods, except they may not use any underwater breathing apparatus. (vii) Anglers may not submerge any poles or similar objects to take or lo cate any fish. (viii) Organizers of all fishing events must possess a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G or FWS Form 3– 1383–C). (ix) We prohibit anglers from fishing within 250 yards (228 meters) of an oc cupied waterfowl hunting blind. (x) Specific creel and size limits apply on various refuge waters as listed in the Crab Orchard fishing brochure and the annual Illinois fishing digest. (c) Cypress Creek National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00385 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 376 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.32 woodcock, rail, dove, crow, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all boats, de coys, blinds, blind materials, stands, and platforms (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt. (ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, bobwhite quail, raccoon, opossum, red fox, gray fox, bobcat, striped skunk, woodchuck, turkey, pheasant, Hungarian partridge, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (c)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers must remove all boats and fishing equipment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s fishing activity. (ii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, jugs, yo-yos, nets, or any commercial fishing equipment except in areas where State regulations authorize com mercial tackle. (iii) We prohibit the use of more than two poles per angler and more than two hooks or lures per pole. (d) Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must remove boats, de coys, blinds, and blind materials brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) We allow access for hunting from 1 hour before legal shooting time (as governed by State regulations for the species in question) until 1 hour after legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (d)(1)(ii) of this section ap plies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (d)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (ii) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing throughout the year on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit fishing in the water fowl hunting area during the waterfowl hunting season. (e) Great River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: On the Long Island Division, we allow hunting only from blinds constructed on sites posted by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of small game, furbearers, and game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We open the refuge divisions for upland game hunting from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (ii) On the Cherry Box and Hickory Creek Units, we allow hunting with VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00386 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 377 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.32 shotgun only during the Statewide up land game season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) For wild turkey hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). (ii) We allow only portable tree stands from September 1 through Janu ary 31 of each year. You must perma nently attach your State-generated hunter identification number in a visi ble location on the stand. We allow only one tree stand per hunter. (iii) On the Fox Island Division, Slim Island Division, Cherry Box Division, and Hickory Creek Division, we only allow archery deer hunting during the Statewide archery season. We prohibit archery hunting during the State fire arm season. (iv) On the Delair Division, we only allow deer hunting during special man aged hunts. You must possess and carry a refuge permit (hunt letter) when hunting during special managed hunts. (v) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, and turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (ii) On the Fox Island Division, we only allow bank fishing along any por tion of the Fox River from January 1 through October 15. (f) Hackmatack National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove personal belong ings, including, but not limited to, all boats, decoys, blinds, blind materials, stands, and platforms brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1⁄2 hour before legal shoot ing hours and must exit the refuge no later than 1⁄2 hour after legal shooting hours. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game and turkey hunting on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the taking of turtle and frog (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (g) Kankakee National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) For hunting, you may possess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). (ii) You must remove personal be longings, including, but not limited to, all boats, decoys, blinds, blind mate rials, stands, platforms, and other hunting equipment brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00387 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 378 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.32 (i) The condition set forth at para graph (g)(2)(ii) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) [Reserved] (h) Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow sport fishing on all areas open to public access from legal sun rise to legal sunset from February 1 to October 15. (ii) We allow access to Meredosia Lake from the boat ramp and allow foot access on refuge land along the east side of the Meredosia Lake in Mor gan County from legal sunrise to legal sunset throughout the year. (i) Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: You must remove boats, blinds, blind materials, stands, decoys, and other hunting equipment from the ref uge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of small game, furbearers, and game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: We open the refuge divisions for upland game hunting from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas on the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) For wild turkey hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (iii) We allow only portable tree stands from September 1 through Janu ary 31 of each year. You must perma nently attach your State-generated hunter identification number in a visi ble location on the stand. We allow only one tree stand per hunter. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, and turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (ii) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) You must remove all fishing de vices at the end of each day’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (j) Port Louisa National Wildlife Ref uge. Refer to § 32.34(f) for regulations. (k) Two Rivers National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must remove boats, de coys, blinds, blind materials, stands, and platforms brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting for wild turkey, small game, furbearers, and nonmigra tory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (k)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (iii) We prohibit hunters using rifles or handguns with ammunition larger than .22 caliber rimfire, except they may use black powder firearms up to and including .50 caliber. (iv) We allow the use of .22 and .17 caliber rimfire lead ammunition for VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00388 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 379 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.33 the taking of small game and furbearers during open season. (v) Hunters may only hunt from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to no later than 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset, and they must follow all State require ments for legal hunting hours. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (k)(1)(i) and (k)(2)(v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (ii) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) Anglers must remove boats and all other fishing devices at the end of each day’s fishing activity (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (l) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Refer to § 32.42(r) for regulations. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54110, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48859, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.33 Indiana. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a signed acknowledg ment of danger agreement and a refuge hunt permit. (ii) Hunters must possess a valid daily gate pass at all times. (iii) We allow the use of dogs for hunting only during the squirrel hunt ing season in the day use area, pro vided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. You must ensure that all hunting dogs wear a collar displaying the owner’s contact information. (iv) You must hunt only in assigned areas. We prohibit trespass into an un assigned hunt area. (v) We require that all hunters check all harvested game taken on the refuge at the refuge check station. (vi) We require all refuge hunters to hunt with a partner. We require hunt ing partners to know the location of their partner while hunting. An adult, age 18 or older, must directly supervise youth hunters age 17 and younger. (vii) Hunters must possess and carry a compass while hunting on the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(2)(i), (ii), and (iv) through (vii) of this section apply. (ii) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). (iii) We allow the use of portable hunting stands and blinds. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on the Old Timbers Lake subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a signed acknowledg ment of danger agreement and a refuge access permit. (ii) Anglers must possess a valid daily gate pass at all times. (iii) We allow fishing only with a rod and reel or pole and line. (iv) We prohibit the use of trotlines. (v) We prohibit retaining black bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and spotted bass between 12 and 15 inches (30 and 37.5 centimeters). (b) Muscatatuck National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, woodcock, and dove on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all boats, de coys, blinds, blind materials, stands, and platforms brought onto the refuge VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00389 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 380 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.33 at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting, provided the dogs are under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iii) We prohibit hunting and the dis charge of a firearm within 100 yards (30 meters) of any dwelling or any other building that people, pets, or livestock may occupy. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of turkey, quail, squirrel, rac coon, opossum, coyote, fox, skunk, and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (ii) We allow the use of rimfire weap ons for upland/small game hunting. (iii) We prohibit the use of centerfire rifles for any hunts on refuge property. (iv) During spring turkey hunting, hunters must possess a State-issued hunting permit during the first 6 days of the season. (v) We prohibit turkey hunting after 1 p.m. each day. (vi) We allow the incidental take of coyote only during other refuge hunt ing seasons. (vii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) and (b)(2)(i) through (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (iii) We prohibit the use or possession of tree spikes, plastic flagging, and re flective tacks. (iv) We prohibit firearms deer hunt ing during the State deer firearm sea son (archery and muzzleloader only). (v) We close archery deer hunting during the State muzzleloader season. (vi) We prohibit the possession of game trail cameras on the refuge. (vii) We require you to remove ar rows from crossbows during transport in a vehicle. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the use of any type of motor. (ii) We allow the use of kayaks, ca noes, belly boats, or float tubes in all designated fishing areas. (iii) We allow fishing only with rod and reel, or pole and line. (iv) We prohibit harvest of frog and turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle. (vi) We allow only youth age 15 and younger to fish in the Discovery Pond. (c) Patoka River National Wildlife Refuge and Management Area—(1) Mi gratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, merganser, coot, woodcock, dove, snipe, rail, and crow on designated areas of the refuge and the White River Wildlife Manage ment Area subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all boats, de coys, blinds, and blind materials after each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) We prohibit hunting and the dis charge of a weapon within 150 yards (137 meters) of any dwelling or any building that may be occupied by peo ple, pets, or livestock and within 50 yards (45 meters) of all designated pub lic use facilities, including, but not limited to, parking areas and estab lished hiking trails listed in the refuge hunting and fishing brochure. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of bobwhite quail, pheasant, cottontail rabbit, squirrel (gray and fox), red and gray fox, coyote, opossum, striped skunk, and raccoon subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing, provided the dog is under the im mediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00390 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 381 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.34 (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) On the Columbia Mine Unit, you may only hunt white-tailed deer during the first week (7 days) of the following seasons, as governed by the State: archery, firearms, and muzzleloader. (iii) On the Columbia Mine Unit, you may leave portable tree stands over night only when the unit is open to hunting and for a 2-day grace period before and after the special season. (iv) On the Columbia Mine Unit, if you use a rifle to hunt, you may use only rifles allowed by State regulations for hunting on public land. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. (ii) We allow fishing only with rod and reel, pole and line, bow and arrow, or crossbow. (iii) The minimum size limit for largemouth bass on Snakey Point Marsh and on the Columbia Mine Unit is 14 inches (35.6 centimeters). (iv) We prohibit the taking of any turtle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (clam) species by any meth od on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (v) You must remove boats at the end of each day’s fishing activity (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vi) The condition set forth at para graph (c)(1)(iii) of this section applies. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54110, Aug. 31, 2020; 87 FR 57129, Sept. 16, 2022] EFFECTIVE DATE NOTE: At 87 FR 57129, Sept. 16, 2022, § 32.33 was further amended by adding paragraph (c)(1)(iii), effective Sept. 1, 2026. For the convenience of the user, the added text is set forth as follows: § 32.33 Indiana. * * * * * (c) * * * (1) * * * (iii) You may only use or possess approved non-lead shot shells, ammunition, and tackle while in the field. * * * * * § 32.34 Iowa. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) De Soto National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow youth hunting of ring-necked pheasant on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: The ref uge will annually determine hunting seasons, dates, and designated areas, and publish them in the refuge bro chure. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The refuge manager will annually determine and publish hunting seasons and dates, and will include them in the refuge access permit (signed brochure). (ii) You must possess and carry a ref uge access permit (signed brochure) at all times while in the hunting area. Hunters may enter the hunting areas only within the dates listed on the ref uge access permit (signed brochure). (iii) Hunters with a valid Iowa or Ne braska resident hunting permit may access all areas open to hunting. Reci procity exists, with both States allow ing hunters with either resident permit to access refuge hunting land in either State. (iv) Hunters holding nonresident Ne braska or nonresident Iowa permits may hunt only on the ground that lies within the State that issued the non resident permit. (v) We allow hunters in the des ignated area from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (vi) We prohibit the use of a crossbow as archery equipment unless the hun ter has obtained a State-issued dis ability crossbow permit. (vii) All hunters must be in posses sion of a valid entrance fee permit. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00391 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 382 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.34 (viii) Hunters must remove hunting blinds or stands and other property by the close of the season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ix) We prohibit shooting on or over any refuge road open to vehicle traffic within 30 feet (9 meters (m)) of the cen terline. (x) We prohibit field dressing of any big game within 100 feet (30 m) of the centerline of any refuge road. (xi) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (xii) We allow two portable tree stands/blinds per hunter within the hunt area. Of those, only one stand/ blind can be left on the refuge from 1 week prior to the start of the des ignated hunt season to 1 week after the end of the designated hunt season. (xiii) Unattended stands and blinds must be plainly labeled with the full name and/or hunting license number of the owner. Labels must be visible from ground level. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow ice fishing in DeSoto Lake from January 2 through the end of February. (ii) We allow the use of pole and line or rod and reel fishing in DeSoto Lake from April 15 through October 14. (iii) We allow the use of archery and spear fishing for nongame fish only from April 15 through October 14. (iv) When the lake is open to ice fish ing, we prohibit motor- or wind-driven conveyances on the lake. (v) We allow the use of portable ice fishing shelters on a daily basis from January 2 through the end of February. (vi) Anglers may use no more than two lines and two hooks per line, in cluding ice fishing. (vii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, float lines, bank lines, or setlines. (viii) Anglers must adhere to min imum length and creel limits as post ed. (ix) We prohibit anglers leaving any personal property, litter, fish, or fish parts on the banks, in the water, or on the ice (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (x) We prohibit digging or seining for bait. (xi) We prohibit take or possession of turtle or frog at any time (see §§ 27.21 of this chapter). (xii) We allow anglers on the refuge from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (b) Driftless Area National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: In areas open to hunting, we allow hunting beginning November 1 until the close of State hunting seasons or January 15, which ever occurs first. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) In areas open to hunting, we allow hunting beginning November 1 until the close of State hunting seasons or January 15, whichever occurs first. (ii) We allow only archery and muz zleloader hunting. (iii) We allow deer drives only during lawful party hunting conducted within the refuge, as governed by State regu lations. We prohibit driving deer from or through the refuge to any persons hunting outside the refuge boundary. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (c) Iowa Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit leaving boats, decoys, or other personal property unattended at any time. You must remove all per sonal property, which includes boats, decoys, and blinds, brought onto the district at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00392 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 383 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.34 (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting throughout the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting throughout the district and subject to the following conditions: (i) For wild turkey hunting, you may possess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). (ii) You may leave tree stands in an area for a continuous period of time be ginning 7 days prior to the open season for hunting deer and ending 7 days after the final day of that season. You must clearly mark the stand with your Iowa hunting license number. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing throughout the district subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (c)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) You must remove all ice fishing shelters and other personal property at the end of each day’s fishing (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (d) Neal Smith National Wildlife Ref uge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow the hunting of dove, duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow entry into the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise and require hunters to leave the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit shooting on or over any refuge road within 50 feet (15 me ters) from the centerline. (iii) You must possess and carry a refuge permit (free brochure available at the refuge visitor center). (iv) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, bob white quail, pigeon, crow, cottontail rabbit, gray and fox squirrel, and wild turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) when tur key hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge and subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow the use of portable stands and blinds for hunting, and hunters must remove them at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) [Reserved] (e) Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, merganser, coot, rail (Virginia and sora only), woodcock, snipe, and dove (mourning and Eurasian collared) on designated areas subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) For units adjacent to and man aged by Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge, you must follow the refuge-spe cific regulations provided in this para graph (e). (ii) Hunters must remove boats, de coys, portable or temporary blinds, ma terials brought onto the refuge, and other personal property at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting, except when hunting furbearers, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, gray par tridge, cottontail rabbit, squirrel (fox and gray), groundhog, raccoon, opos sum, fox (red and gray), coyote, badger, striped skunk, and crow on designated areas subject to the following condi tions: (i) Shotgun hunters may possess only approved nontoxic shot when hunting turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of deer on designated areas of VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00393 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 384 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.34 the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow the use of temporary stands, blinds, platforms, or ladders. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (iii) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 me ters) of a roadway open to public vehi cle transportation at a big game ani mal or a decoy of a big game animal. (iii) For all counties with the excep tion of Jasper, you may leave tree stands in an area for a continuous pe riod of time beginning 7 days prior to the open season for hunting deer and ending 7 days after the final day of that season. You must clearly mark the stand with your Iowa hunting li cense number. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit the taking of any turtle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (clam) species by any meth od on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (f) Port Louisa National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, and port able blinds at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) For wild turkey hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)). We allow shotgun slug or muzzleloading rifle for hunting coyotes. (ii) We allow only squirrel hunting on the Keithsburg Division from the be ginning of the State season through September 15. (iii) We allow hunting on the Horse shoe Bend Division from September 1 through September 15, and from De cember 1 through February 28. We allow spring turkey hunting. (iv) We allow hunting on the Big Timber Division from September 1 through February 28. We allow spring turkey hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: We allow the use of only portable stands, and you must re move them at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (ii) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) Anglers must remove boats and all other fishing devices at the end of each day’s fishing activity (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (g) Union Slough National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, rail (Virginia and sora only), woodcock, dove, crow, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow hunters on the refuge from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We allow boats or other floating devices when hunting. You may not leave boats unattended. (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iv) We prohibit entry into any closed area to retrieve downed game, unless the hunter has received written per mission from the refuge manager. (v) We prohibit hunting on road rights-of-way on any portion of the ref uge not open to hunting. The road right-of-way extends to the center of the road. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, gray partridge, cottontail rabbit, squirrel (fox and gray), groundhog, raccoon, opossum, fox, coyote, and skunk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We prohibit possession of shotgun slugs. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), and (v) of this section apply. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00394 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 385 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.35 (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), and (v) of this section apply. (ii) We allow portable tree stands, portable blinds, and freestanding ele vated platforms to be left on the refuge from 7 days prior to the first deer hunt ing season; you must remove them prior to 7 days following the last deer hunting season (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). Turkey hunters must remove blinds and stands each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) You must label portable tree stands, portable blinds, and free standing elevated platforms that are left unattended with your hunting li cense number. The label must be leg ible from the ground. (iv) You must remove any other per sonal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (v) We allow deer hunters on the ref uge from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (vi) Deer hunters may possess only shot shells that shoot a single projec tile (i.e., slugs). (vii) For wild turkey hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field (see § 32.2(k)). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. (ii) We allow fishing from boats on the Buffalo Creek Bottoms; however, we prohibit the use of gasoline motors. (iii) We prohibit the use or possession of lead terminal tackle. (h) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Refer to § 32.42(r) for regulations. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54111, Aug. 31, 2020] § 32.35 Kansas. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Flint Hills National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, crow, mourning dove, duck, goose, rail, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove portable hunt ing blinds and decoys at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (ii) We only allow rimfire firearms, shotguns, and archery equipment. (iii) We prohibit shooting from or over roads and parking areas. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting migratory birds. (v) We close hunting areas on the north side of the Neosho River to all hunting from November 1 through March 1. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, pheasant, prairie chicken, quail, rabbit, State-defined furbearers, and squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game, except that we prohibit the use of dogs when hunting coyotes and furbearers. (ii) Shooting hours for upland game species are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the harvest of bea ver and otter. (iv) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for turkey hunting (see § 32.2(k)). (ii) We allow one portable blind or stand per hunter. You may place a stand on the refuge no more than 14 days prior to the season, and you must remove it within 14 days of the close of the season. You must remove a port able blind at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). You must label any portable blind or stand with the owner’s name and Kansas Depart ment of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00395 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 386 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.35 (KDWPT) number. Labels must be clearly visible from the ground. (iii) We prohibit the use of dogs when hunting turkey. (iv) The condition set forth at para graph (a)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (v) We only allow muzzleloaders, shotguns, and archery equipment. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the take of reptiles and am phibians. (b) Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, crow, duck, goose, merganser, mourning dove, rail, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You must remove portable hunt ing blinds and decoys at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (ii) We prohibit shooting from or over roads and parking areas. (iii) In Bow Creek, we allow hunting access by boat or on foot year round. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting migratory birds. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, jack rab bit, pheasant, prairie chicken, quail, State-defined furbearers, and squirrel (fox and grey) on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We only allow shotguns and arch ery equipment when hunting upland game. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game, except that we prohibit the use of dogs when hunting coyotes and furbearers. (iii) Shooting hours for upland game species are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset. (iv) We prohibit the harvest of beaver and otter. (v) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We only allow archery hunting of deer. (ii) We allow one portable blind or stand per hunter. You may place a stand on the refuge no more than 14 days prior to the season, and you must remove it within 14 days of the close of the season. You must remove a port able blind at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). You must label any portable blind or stand with the owner’s name and KDWPT number. Labels must be clearly visible from the ground. (iii) You must obtain a refuge-issued permit (FWS Form 3–2405, Self-Clear ing Check-In/Out Permit) to hunt deer on the refuge. (iv) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (v) We prohibit the use of dogs when hunting turkey. (vi) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for turkey hunting (see § 32.2(k)). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas on the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow boats for activities related to fishing. (ii) We prohibit boating for fishing between October 1 and April 1 when the reservoir water elevation falls below 1,722 feet (measured on October 1), ex cept in the Bow Creek Hunting Unit. Boats may be launched only at Scout Cove during this period. (iii) We allow boating for fishing year-round, on the entire reservoir, only when the reservoir water ele vation is above 1,722 feet (measured on October 1). (iv) We allow noncommercial collec tion of baitfish as governed by State regulations. (v) We prohibit all activities associ ated with fishing tournaments, outside of sport fishing itself, to include orga nized gatherings, registrations, weigh ins, and award presentations to be held or organized on the refuge. (vi) We prohibit the take of reptiles and amphibians. (c) Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, crow, duck, goose, mourning dove, rail, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must remove portable hunt ing blinds and decoys at the end of VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00396 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 387 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.35 each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (ii) We prohibit shooting from or over roads and parking areas. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting migratory birds. (iv) We only allow shotguns and arch ery equipment. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, cottontail rabbit, State-defined furbearers, squirrel, and upland birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game, except that we prohibit the use of dogs when hunting coyotes and furbearers. (ii) Shooting hours for upland game species are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the harvest of bea ver and otter. (iv) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) of this sec tion apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a State-issued refuge access permit to hunt deer and spring turkey. (ii) We allow one portable blind or stand per hunter. You may place a stand on the refuge no more than 14 days prior to the season, and you must remove it within 14 days of the close of the season. You must remove a port able blind at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). You must label any portable blind or stand with the owner’s name and KDWPT number. Labels must be clearly visible from the ground. (iii) We prohibit the use of dogs when hunting turkey. (iv) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for turkey hunting (see § 32.2(k)). (v) The condition set forth at para graph (c)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (vi) We only allow archery deer hunt ing, except during the January antlerless deer season when we allow the use of archery, muzzleloader, and shotgun. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the take of reptiles and am phibians. (d) Quivira National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, crow, duck, goose, and mourning dove on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We open refuge hunting areas from September 1 through February 28. (ii) The refuge is open from 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise to 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the retrieval of game from areas closed to hunting. (iv) You must remove portable hunt ing blinds and decoys at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (v) We prohibit shooting from or over roads and parking areas. (vi) We allow the use of dogs when hunting migratory birds. (vii) We only allow shotguns and archery equipment. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, pheasant, quail, State-defined furbearers, squirrel, and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) through (iii), (v), and (vii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting upland game, except that we prohibit the use of dogs when hunting coyotes and furbearers. (iii) We prohibit the harvest of bea ver and otter. (iv) You must possess a State-issued refuge access permit for coyote and State-defined furbearer hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may possess only approved nontoxic ammunition for turkey and deer hunting (see § 32.2(k)). (ii) You must possess a State-issued refuge access permit for deer and tur key hunting. (iii) We allow one portable blind or stand per hunter. You may place a stand on the refuge no more than 14 days prior to the season, and you must remove it within 14 days of the close of VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00397 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 388 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.36 the season. You must remove a port able blind at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). You must label any portable blind or stand with the owner’s name and KDWPT number. Labels must be clearly visible from the ground. (iv) We prohibit the use of dogs when hunting turkey. (v) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) through (iii) and (v) of this section apply. (vi) We only allow muzzleloaders, shotguns, and archery equipment. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on all waters on the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit taking of reptiles and amphibians. (ii) We prohibit the use of trotlines and setlines. (iii) We prohibit the use of seines for taking bait. (iv) We prohibit fishing from water control structures and bridges. (v) We restrict fishing in the des ignated ‘‘Kid’s Pond,’’ approximately 1⁄4 mile (.4 kilometers) west-southwest of headquarters, to youth age 14 and younger, and to a parent and/or guard ian age 18 or older accompanying a youth. (vi) The creel limit for the Kid’s Pond is one fish per day. (vii) The condition set forth at para graph (d)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (viii) The only live bait we allow is worms; we prohibit all other live bait. [85 FR 54111, Aug. 31, 2020] § 32.36 Kentucky. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Clarks River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, woodcock, common snipe, Canada and snow goose, coot, crow, and waterfowl listed at 50 CFR 10.13(c)(1) under DUCK on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Except for raccoon, opossum, and bullfrog hunting, access to the refuge is from 2 hours before legal sunrise to 2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunting/fishing permit (signed brochure) while hunting and/or fishing on the refuge. (iii) We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 meters) of a residence and dis charge of firearms within 200 feet (60 meters) of any home, the abandoned railroad tracks, graveled roads, and hiking trails. (iv) We allow trail cameras. Trail cameras must have the owner’s State hunting license number clearly dis played or we may confiscate them. (v) We allow the use of dogs for wa terfowl, quail, snipe, dove, woodcock, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, and fall turkey hunting. Dog owners/han dlers must have a collar on each dog with the owner’s contact information. (vi) We allow waterfowl hunting from legal shooting time until 12 p.m. (noon). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, rac coon, opossum, coyote, bobcat, fox, skunk, otter, muskrat, mink, weasel, and beaver on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow coyote hunting under Statewide regulations during daylight hours only. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We close squirrel, rabbit, crow, woodcock, snipe, dove, and quail sea sons during muzzleloader and modern gun deer hunts. (iii) We allow the use of only portable and climbing stands. You may place stands in the field no earlier than 2 weeks prior to the opening of deer sea son, 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 State hunting license number must appear on all stands left in the field. (iv) You must use safety belts at all times when occupying the tree stands. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00398 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 389 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 (v) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (vi) Ground blinds used for the pur pose of hunting any species during the deer modern gun, muzzleloader, and youth firearms seasons must display 1 square foot (144 square inches) of solid, unbroken, hunter orange visible from all sides. You must remove ground blinds when not in use. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and frogging on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) The following conditions apply to the Environmental Education and Recreation Area (EERA): (A) The EERA is a day-use area only. (B) We only allow one rod and reel or pole and line for fishing per person. (C) We prohibit the use of live fish for bait. (D) We allow the taking of largemouth bass, channel catfish, and bluegill in accordance with posted lim its. (E) We prohibit the hunting or har vesting of frog. (b) Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.67(b) for regula tions. (c) Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.61(f) for regulations. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54113, Aug. 31, 2020] § 32.37 Louisiana. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Atchafalaya National Wildlife Ref uge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, duck, goose, coot, snipe, rail, gallinule, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You may hunt only as governed by State-issued Sherburne Wildlife Man agement Area regulations. (ii) Feral hogs are incidental take species. You may take feral hog during any open hunting season, only with the weapon allowed for that season, and only if you are a hunter with proper li censes and State permits for that sea son. There is no bag limit on feral hog. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of feral hog, white-tailed deer, and turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow rec reational finfishing and shellfishing year-round as governed by Sherburne Wildlife Management Area regulations. (b) Bayou Cocodrie National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We require that all hunters and anglers age 16 and older purchase an annual public use permit (electronic form). You must sign the permit, certi fying that you understand and will comply with all regulations. You must carry this permit at all times while on the refuge. (ii) We allow migratory game bird hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays until 12 p.m. (noon) dur ing the State season. We do not open for the special teal season or the State youth waterfowl hunt. (iii) We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 meters) of the maintained rights-of-way of roads, refuge roads or designated trails, buildings, residences, or designated public facilities. (iv) You must remove harvested wa terfowl, temporary blinds, and decoys used for duck hunting by 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We allow the use of dogs to locate, point, and retrieve. (vi) We prohibit any person or group to act as a hunting guide, outfitter, or VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00399 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 390 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 in any other capacity that any other individual(s) pays or promises to pay directly or indirectly for services ren dered to any other person or persons hunting on the refuge, regardless of whether the payment is for guiding, outfitting, lodging, or club member ship. (vii) We prohibit use or possession of any type of trail-marking material. (viii) We allow the incidental take of raccoon, feral hog, beaver, nutria, and coyote when hunting migratory birds, upland game, or big game species with firearms and archery equipment au thorized for use. (ix) We allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility vehicles as governed by State Wildlife Management Area (WMA) regulations and size specifica tions on designated trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) from scouting season until February 28. (x) You may enter the refuge no ear lier than 4 a.m. and must exit the ref uge by 2 hours after legal sunset, ex cept that raccoon and opossum hunters during the month of February may use the refuge at night. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may only hunt upland game during designated refuge seasons. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i), (iii), and (vi) through (x) of this section apply. (iii) We allow the use of dogs to hunt squirrel and rabbit during that portion of the season designated as small game with dogs. (iv) While engaged in upland game hunting, we prohibit possession of hunting firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) larger than .22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, or buckshot. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i), (iii), and (vi) through (x) of this section apply. (ii) The bag limit is one deer per day. The State tagging regulations apply. (iii) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while hunting deer on the refuge (see § 32.2(k)). The require ment in this paragraph (b)(3)(iii) only applies to the use of shotgun ammuni tion. (iv) You must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,226 square centi meters) of unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest and back, and a hat or cap of un broken hunter orange. You must wear the solid-hunter-orange items while in the field. (v) You may place stands up to 2 days prior to established hunting season dates. You must remove stands by 2 days after the hunting season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). You must mark your State license number on your stand. You are allowed one port able stand or blind on the refuge. (vi) You must check all deer 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 bro chure. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(x) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit the taking of alli gator snapping turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) We allow fishing only during daylight hours. (iv) The refuge boat ramp is open for daylight use only, except during speci fied hunting seasons when the ramp is open from 4 a.m. until 2 hours after legal sunset. (v) We prohibit wire traps, slat traps, wire nets, hoop nets, trotlines, yo-yos, and jug lines on the refuge. (c) Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, merganser, teal, light and dark goose, coot, galli nule, rail, snipe, and dove on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters and anglers must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge hunt ing and fishing brochure. (ii) We only allow youth to hunt mi gratory game birds. (iii) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be supervised by an adult during hunts. The youth must be VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00400 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 391 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 capable of and must actively partici pate in the hunt by possessing and/or firing a legal weapon during the hunt for the express purpose of harvesting game. (iv) One adult may supervise up to two youths during upland game hunts and migratory bird hunts, but may su pervise only one youth during big game hunts. The supervising adult must maintain visual and voice contact with the youth at all times. (v) Adults accompanying youth on any refuge hunts may participate by hunting (except during the State youth-only seasons), but are not al lowed to harvest more than their own daily bag limit (see § 20.24 of this chap ter). Youth must harvest their own bag limits. (vi) We allow migratory bird hunting on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 2 p.m. (vii) We open the refuge to goose youth hunting during any segment of goose season that extends beyond the regular duck season. (viii) Migratory bird hunters may not enter the refuge prior to 4 a.m. on the day of the hunt and must remove all portable blinds and decoys (see § 27.93 of this chapter) no later than 2 p.m. (ix) We prohibit hunting within 500 feet (152 meters (m)) of any residence or structure adjacent to the refuge, and we prohibit hunting within 200 feet (61 m) of any road, railroad, levee, water control structure, designated public use trail, designated parking area, or other designated public use facility. (x) We prohibit mud boats or air cooled propulsion vessels, including ‘‘surface-drive’’ boats, except when tra versing through the Intracoastal Wa terway and the Irish Bayou Straight Canal only. (xi) We only allow the incidental take of nutria with approved shot and weapons during any open youth water fowl season on the refuge. (xii) We allow the incidental take of coyote, raccoon, feral hog, armadillo, and opossum with approved shot and weapons allowed during any open sea son on the refuge. (xiii) We allow only the use of reflec tive tacks as marking devices. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, and the incidental take of nutria, coyote, raccoon, arma dillo, and opossum, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow youth hunting of upland game. (ii) When hunting, you must possess only shot size 4 or smaller or 0.22 cal iber rimfire rifles or smaller. We allow the use of air rifles. (iii) When hunting rabbit, we allow the use of dogs only after the close of the State archery deer season. (iv) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (iii) through (v), and (ix) through (xiii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We only allow youth hunting of white-tailed deer, and the incidental take of feral hog, on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We are open to youth hunting only during the State deer archery season. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (iii) We allow placement of tem porary deer stands no earlier than 48 hours prior to the start of deer archery season. Hunters must remove all deer stands within 48 hours after the arch ery deer season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We allow only one deer stand per hunter on the refuge. Deer stands must have the owner’s State license/sports men’s identification number clearly printed on the stand. (v) We prohibit the use of deer de coys. (vi) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (iii) through (v), and (ix) through (xiii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow rec reational finfishing and shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow daytime sport finfishing and shellfishing year-round on des ignated areas of the refuge. On portions of the refuge outside of the Hurricane Protection Levee, we allow daytime VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00401 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 392 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 sport finfishing and shellfishing from November 1 through January 31 and during the State teal season, but only after 2 p.m. (ii) We only allow sport finfishing with hand-held rod and reel or hand held rod and line. (iii) You may take bait shrimp with cast nets only. (iv) You may take crawfish (up to 100 pounds (45 kilograms) per person, per day) with crawfish or dip nets only. (v) We allow only recreational crab bing. (vi) You must attend all fishing, crabbing, and crawfishing equipment at all times. (vii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, limblines, slat traps, gar sets, nets, and alligator lines on the refuge. (viii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (x), and (xiii) of this section apply. (d) Bayou Teche National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, merganser, teal, light and dark goose, coot, gallinule, rail, snipe, dove, and woodcock on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Each person age 18 and older must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge user brochure while on the refuge. (ii) We prohibit hunting or discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) within 500 feet (152 meters (m)) of any residence or oil and gas infrastructure, or within 200 feet (61 m) of any road, railroad, levee, water control struc ture, designated public use trail, des ignated parking area, or other des ignated public use facility. (iii) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be supervised by an adult during all hunts. One adult may supervise up to two youths during small game and migratory game bird hunts, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunts. The su pervising adult must maintain visual and voice contact with the youth at all times. Adult guardians are responsible for ensuring that youth hunters do not violate refuge rules. (iv) We require waterfowl and galli nule hunters to remove all portable blinds and decoys from the refuge by 2 p.m. each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (v) Migratory bird hunters are only allowed to enter the refuge after 4 a.m. (vi) We allow waterfowl hunting daily until 2 p.m. during the State regular season, State teal season, and State youth and veteran waterfowl seasons. We allow gallinule, snipe, and rail hunting until 2 p.m. (vii) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve game. (viii) We allow only the use of reflec tive tacks as marking devices. (ix) We only allow the incidental take of nutria with approved shot and weapons during any open waterfowl season on the refuge. (x) We allow the incidental take of raccoon, feral hog, armadillo, opossum, and coyote with approved shot and weapons during any open season on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit, and the incidental take of nutria, coyote, rac coon, armadillo, and opossum, on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow hunting from the start of the State squirrel and rabbit seasons until the last day of State wa terfowl season for the State Waterfowl Zone in which you are hunting. (ii) We prohibit upland game hunting on days corresponding with refuge deer gun hunts. (iii) Hunters must leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (iv) When hunting, you must possess only shot size 4 or smaller or 0.22 cal iber rimfire rifles or smaller. We allow the use of air rifles. (v) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) through (iii) and (viii) through (x) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer, and the incidental take of feral hog, on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting of deer only with firearms (see § 27.42 of this chap ter) during 5 specific days during Octo ber and November. A youth gun hunt will occur during the last weekend of October. The general gun hunt will occur during the final full weekend in November. The youth gun hunt in cludes both Saturday and Sunday. The VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00402 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 393 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 general gun hunt includes the Friday immediately before the weekend. (ii) We allow archery deer hunting according to the State of Louisiana archery season. We close refuge arch ery hunting during refuge deer gun hunts. (iii) We allow each hunter to possess only one deer per day; the deer may be a buck or a doe. (iv) Hunters may use only portable deer stands. Hunters may erect deer stands no earlier than 48 hours before the deer archery season and must re move them from the refuge within 48 hours after the season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Hunters may place only one deer stand on the refuge. Deer stands must have the owner’s State hunting license/sportsman’s identifica tion number clearly printed on the stand. (v) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) through (iii), (viii), and (x), and (d)(2)(iii) of this section apply. (vi) We prohibit the use of deer de coys. (vii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (viii) Deer hunters must display State Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hunter-orange or blaze-pink (as governed by State WMA regulations). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing in all refuge waters subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the use of unattended nets, traps, or lines (trot, jug, bush, etc.). (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (d)(1)(i) of this section applies. (iii) The refuge is only open to rec reational finfishing and shellfishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (e) Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, merganser, teal, coot, light and dark goose, snipe, rail, gallinule, dove, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Each person age 18 and older must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge user brochure while on the refuge. (ii) We allow waterfowl, snipe, rail, gallinule, dove, and goose hunting on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 2 p.m., including water fowl hunting during the State teal sea son and State youth and veterans wa terfowl seasons. We only allow hunting of woodcock until 2 p.m. (iii) We allow light goose hunting for that part of the season that extends be yond the regular duck season from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 2 p.m. (iv) We allow only temporary blinds, and hunters must remove blinds and decoys by 2 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be supervised by an adult during all hunts. One adult may supervise up to two youths during small game hunts and migratory bird hunts, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunts. The su pervising adult must maintain visual and voice contact with the youth at all times. Adult guardians are responsible for ensuring that youth hunters do not violate refuge rules. (vi) We prohibit hunting or discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) within 500 feet (152 meters (m)) of any residence adjacent to the refuge or oil and gas infrastructure on the refuge, or within 200 feet (61 m) from the center of any road, railroad, levee, water con trol structure, designated public use maintained trail, designated parking area, or other designated public use fa cility. (vii) We allow migratory bird hunters to enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m., and all hunters must exit the ref uge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (viii) We allow only reflective tacks as trail markers on the refuge. (ix) We allow the incidental take of raccoon, feral hog, armadillo, opossum, and coyote with approved shot and weapons allowed during any open sea son on the refuge. (x) We only allow the incidental take of nutria with approved shot and weap ons during any open waterfowl (duck, VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00403 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 394 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 teal, merganser, light and dark goose, and coot) season on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and quail, and the incidental take of nutria, coy ote, raccoon, armadillo, and opossum, on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) When hunting, you must possess only shot size 4 or smaller, or 0.22 cal iber rim-fire rifles or smaller. We allow the use of air rifles. (ii) When hunting squirrel and rabbit, and for the incidental take of raccoon, we allow the use of dogs only after the close of the State archery deer season. When hunting quail, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve. (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i), (v), (vi), and (viii) through (x) of this section apply. (iv) During the dog season for squir rel and rabbit, all hunters, including archers (while on the ground), except waterfowl hunters, must wear a min imum of a cap or hat that is hunter or ange, blaze pink, or other such color as governed by State regulations. (v) We only allow hunting of quail until 2 p.m. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, and the inci dental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We are open only during the State season for archery hunting of deer. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (iii) We allow placement of tem porary deer stands no earlier than 48 hours prior to the start of deer archery season. Hunters must remove all deer stands within 48 hours after the arch ery deer season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We allow only one deer stand per hunter on the refuge. Deer stands must have the owner’s State license/ sportsmen’s identification number clearly printed on the stand. We pro hibit hunting stands on trees painted with white bands. (iv) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i), (v), (vi), and (viii) through (x) of this section apply. (v) We prohibit the use of deer de coys. (4) Sport fishing. We allow rec reational finfishing and shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may only fish from legal sun rise until legal sunset, except we allow night fishing from the bank and pier on Lake Road. (ii) You must only use rod and reel or pole and line while finfishing. (iii) You must attend to any fishing, crabbing, and crawfishing equipment at all times. (iv) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(i) of this section applies. (f) Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must carry a signed refuge hunt permit (signed public use regula tions brochure) and must carry and fill out daily a Visitor Check-In Permit and Report (FWS Form 3–2405). (ii) We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must leave the refuge by 1:30 p.m. (iv) We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 meters (m)) of the maintained right-of-way of roads and from or across all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails. We prohibit hunting within 50 feet (15 m) of, or trespassing on, aboveground oil, gas, or electrical transmission fa cilities. (v) Hunters must remove boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vi) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve game. (vii) We only allow ATVs on trails designated for their use and marked by signs (see § 27.31 of this chapter). ATV trails are closed March 1 through Au gust 31. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, and opossum on designated areas VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00404 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 395 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i), (iv), and (vii) of this section apply. (ii) Hunters may only hunt upland game during designated refuge seasons. (iii) We prohibit taking small game with firearms larger than .22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, and buckshot. (iv) You may enter the refuge no ear lier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 1 hour after legal shooting hours end. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i), (iv), and (vii) and (f)(2)(iv) of this section apply. (ii) Hunters may only hunt big game during designated refuge seasons. (iii) An adult age 21 or older must su pervise a youth hunter age 15 or young er during hunts. One adult may super vise only one youth during big game hunts. The youth hunter must remain within normal voice contact of the su pervising adult. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit trotlines, limb lines, yo-yos, traps, and nets. (ii) We prohibit take of frog, turtle, and mollusk (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (g) Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, merganser, teal, light and dark goose, coot, gallinule, rail, snipe, dove, and woodcock on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Each person age 18 and older must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge user brochure while on the refuge. (ii) We only allow hunting of duck, merganser, teal, light and dark goose, and gallinule from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 2 p.m. of the State sea sons, including during the State teal season, State youth waterfowl season, State veterans season, and special light goose conservation season. (iii) You must remove blinds and de coys by 2 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve game. (v) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be supervised by an adult during all hunts. One adult may supervise up to two youths during up land game hunts and migratory bird hunts, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunts. The su pervising adult must maintain visual and voice contact with the youth at all times. Adult guardians are responsible for ensuring that youth hunters do not violate refuge rules. (vi) We prohibit hunting or discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) within 500 feet (152 meters (m)) of any residence or oil and gas infrastructure, or within 200 feet (61 m) of any road, railroad, levee, water control struc ture, designated public use trail, build ing, designated camping area, des ignated parking area, or other des ignated public facility. (vii) For the purpose of hunting, we prohibit possession of slugs, buckshot, and rifle and pistol ammunition, ex cept during the deer gun and primitive firearm seasons (see § 32.2(k)). (viii) You may use only reflective tacks as trail markers on the refuge. (ix) We allow the incidental take of feral hog, raccoon, armadillo, opossum, and coyote with approved shot and weapons allowed during any open sea son on the refuge. (x) We only allow incidental take of nutria with approved shot and weapons during any open waterfowl season on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, and quail, and the incidental take of nutria, coy ote, raccoon, armadillo, and opossum, on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs for rabbit and squirrel hunting, and the inci dental take of raccoon, on specific dates listed in the refuge hunt bro chure. (ii) During any open deer firearm or primitive firearm season on the refuge, all hunters, except waterfowl hunters, must wear hunter orange, blaze pink, or other such color as governed by State regulations. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00405 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 396 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) and (v) through (x) of this section apply. (iv) You may use .22-caliber rifles or smaller while hunting upland game and ammunition must be size 4 or smaller (see § 32.2(k)). (v) We will close the refuge to hunt ing (except waterfowl) and camping when the Pearl River reaches 15.5 feet (4.72 meters) on the Pearl River Gauge at Pearl River, Louisiana. (vi) During the dog season for squir rels, rabbits, and incidental take of raccoon, all hunters, including archery hunters (while on the ground), except waterfowl hunters, must wear a cap or hat that is hunter-orange, blaze pink, or other such color as governed by State regulations. (vii) We prohibit upland game hunt ing on days corresponding with refuge deer gun and primitive firearm hunts. (viii) We only allow quail hunting until 2 p.m. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog, and the incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) and (v) through (x), and (g)(2)(ii), (v), and (vi) of this section apply. (ii) Hunters may erect deer stands no earlier than 48 hours before the deer archery season opens and must remove them from the refuge within 48 hours after this season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We allow only one deer stand per hunter on the refuge. Deer stands must have the owner’s State li cense/sportsmen’s identification num ber clearly printed on the stand. (iii) Deer hunters hunting from con cealed blinds must display State Wild life Management Area (WMA) hunter orange or blaze-pink (as governed by State WMA regulations) above or around their blinds that is visible from 360 degrees. (iv) We hold a special dog hog hunt in February. During this hunt, the fol lowing conditions apply, in addition to the other conditions set forth in this paragraph (g)(3): (A) You must use trained hog-hunt ing dogs to aid in the take of hog. (B) We allow take of hog from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (C) You must possess only approved nontoxic shot, or pistol or rifle ammu nition not larger than .22 caliber rim fire, to take the hog after it has been caught by dogs. (v) You must kill all hogs prior to re moval from the refuge. (vi) We prohibit the use of deer and turkey gobbler decoys. (vii) We prohibit using shot larger than BB-lead, or T-steel, while hunting during turkey season. (viii) We describe the dates for tur key hunts and deer general gun hunts, youth hunts, and veterans hunts in the refuge user brochure. (4) Sport fishing. We allow only rec reational fishing year-round on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow cotton limb lines. (ii) We close the fishing ponds at the Pearl River Turnaround to fishing from April through the first full week of June and to boating during the months of April, May, June, and July. (iii) When the Pearl River Turn around area is open, we allow boats that do not have gasoline-powered en gines attached in the fishing ponds at the Pearl River Turnaround. Anglers must hand-launch these boats into the ponds. When the fishing ponds at the Pearl River Turnaround are open, hook and line is the only legal method of take in those ponds. (iv) The Pearl River Turnaround area, when open to fishing, is open 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (v) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) and (viii), and (g)(2)(v) of this section apply. (h) Breton National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport finfishing and shellfishing on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Crabbers must tend crabbing equipment at all times. (ii) We prohibit trotlines, slat traps, and nets. (i) Cameron Prairie National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00406 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 397 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 gallinule, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Hunters may only hunt during designated days and times. (ii) We prohibit entrance to the wa terfowl hunting area earlier than 4 a.m. Shooting hours for waterfowl hunts end at 2 p.m. each day. (iii) We require every hunter to pos sess and carry a valid, signed refuge hunt permit and regulations brochure. (iv) Every hunter must complete and turn in a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3– 2542) available from a self-clearing check station after each hunt. (v) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters) of any public road, refuge road, trail, building, resident, or designated public facility. (vi) When migratory bird hunting, you may only use dogs for the purpose of locating, pointing, and retrieving. (vii) Hunters must remove all hunt ing-related equipment from the refuge immediately following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow only portable deer stands. Hunters may place deer stands on the refuge 1 day before the white tail deer archery season and must re move them from the refuge within 1 day after the season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Hunters may place only one deer stand on the refuge, and deer stands must have the owner’s State hunting license number clearly printed on the stand. Hunters must place stands in a nonhunting position at ground level when not in use. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(1)(iii), (v), and (vii) of this section apply. (iii) Each hunter must complete and turn in a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3– 2542) available from a self-clearing check station after each hunt. (iv) We prohibit entrance to the hunting area earlier than 4 a.m. Hunt ers must leave no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, crabbing, and cast netting on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing with a rod and reel or a pole and line. We prohibit pos session of any other type of fishing gear, including limb lines, gill nets, jug lines, yo-yos, or trotlines. (ii) We allow recreational fishing, crabbing, or cast netting in the East Cove Unit year-round from legal sun rise to legal sunset, except during the Louisiana west zone waterfowl season or when the Grand Bayou Boat Bay is closed. (iii) We allow sport fishing, crabbing, and cast netting in the Gibbstown Unit’s Outfall Canal from March 15 through October 15. (iv) We allow only recreational crab bing with cotton hand lines or drop nets up to 24 inches (60 centimeters) outside diameter. We prohibit using floats on crab lines. (v) Anglers must attend all lines, nets, and bait, and must remove same from the refuge at the end of each day’s fishing activity (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vi) The daily limit of crabs is 5 dozen (60) per boat or vehicle, regardless of the number of people thereon. (vii) The daily shrimp limit during the Louisiana inshore shrimp season is 5 gallons (19 liters (L)) of heads-on shrimp per day, per vehicle or boat. (viii) We allow cast netting for bait on both the East Cove Unit and the Gibbstown Unit when the units are open for public fishing only. Anglers must empty cast nets directly into the container from the net. The daily bait shrimp limit is one gallon (3.8 L) per day, per boat, outside the Louisiana inshore shrimp season. (ix) Shrimp must remain in your ac tual custody while on the refuge. (x) We prohibit the taking of turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (j) Cat Island National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, merganser, teal, light and dark goose, coot, snipe, rail, gallinule, dove, and woodcock on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Each person age 18 and older must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge user brochure while on the refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00407 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 398 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 (ii) We allow migratory bird hunters to enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m., and all hunters must exit the ref uge within 2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We allow the incidental take of beaver, feral hog, raccoon, armadillo, opossum, and coyote with approved shot and weapons allowed during any open season on the refuge. (iv) We allow all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and utility-type vehicle (UTVs) as governed by State Wildlife Manage ment Area regulations and size speci fications on designated trails (see § 27.31 of this chapter) from the third Saturday in September until February 28. (v) We prohibit hunting within 500 feet (152 meters (m)) of any residence or oil and gas infrastructure, or within 200 feet (61 m) of any road, railroad, levee, water control structure, des ignated public use trail, building, des ignated parking area, or designated public use facility. (vi) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be supervised by an adult during hunts. One adult may su pervise up to two youths during small game hunts and migratory bird hunts, but may supervise only one youth dur ing big game hunts. The supervising adult must maintain visual and voice contact with the youth at all times. Adult guardians are responsible for en suring that youth hunters do not vio late refuge rules. (vii) We allow waterfowl (duck, mer ganser, teal, light and dark goose, and coot) and gallinule hunting daily dur ing the State regular season, including waterfowl hunting during the State teal season and State youth and vet eran waterfowl seasons, from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 2 p.m. (viii) You must remove harvested wa terfowl, temporary blinds, and decoys used for duck hunting by 2 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ix) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve. (x) We prohibit accessing refuge prop erty by boat from the Mississippi River. (xi) We allow only the use of reflec tive tacks as marking devices. (xii) We only allow the incidental take of nutria with approved shot and weapons during any open waterfowl season on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit, and the incidental take of nutria, beaver, coy ote, raccoon, armadillo, and opossum, on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) through (vi) and (x) through (xii) of this section apply. (ii) While upland game hunting, we prohibit the possession of hunting fire arms larger than 0.22 caliber rimfire, shotgun slugs, and buckshot (see § 27.42 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs during designated small game with dog sea sons. We require the owner’s contact information on the collars of all dogs. We only allow up to two dogs per hunt ing party for squirrel hunting. (iv) We prohibit upland game hunting on days corresponding with refuge deer gun hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) through (vi), (x), and (xi) of this section apply. (ii) We allow archery deer hunting, youth deer gun hunting during the first weekend of the State youth firearm season, and one weekend of primitive firearm season on the refuge. We list specific dates of these hunts in the ref uge annual user brochure. (iii) Hunters may erect deer stands no earlier than 48 hours before the deer archery season opens and must remove them from the refuge within 48 hours after this season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We grant extensions to retrieve stands due to high water ref uge closure. We allow only one deer stand or blind per hunter on the refuge. Deer stands must have the owner’s State license/sportsmen’s identifica tion number clearly printed on the stand. (iv) You may only take one deer of either sex per day during the deer sea sons listed. State season limits apply. (v) Deer hunters must display State Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hun ter-orange or blaze-pink (as governed by State WMA regulations). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00408 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 399 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 (vi) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (4) Sport fishing. We allow rec reational finfishing and shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i), (iv) (on the open por tions of Wood Duck ATV trail for wild life-dependent activities throughout the year), (x), and (xi) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit slat traps or hoop nets on the refuge. (iii) Anglers may only crawfish dur ing designated days and times. The harvest limit is 50 pounds (22.5 kilo grams) per person per day. (iv) You must attend all crawfish traps and nets at all times. We allow up to, and no more than, 20 traps per angler on the refuge. (k) Catahoula National Wildlife Ref uge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow migratory hunting of duck, goose, and coot on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. (ii) We prohibit migratory game bird hunting during deer modern and primi tive firearms hunts. (iii) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve game. (iv) We allow the use of only shot guns for hunting migratory birds. (v) Hunters must check-in and check out as governed by refuge-specific terms. (vi) We require hunters age 16 and older to purchase and carry a signed special refuge recreational activity permit (name/address/phone only). (vii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 hours after legal sunset for that day. Hunters must remove all de coys, blinds, and boats from the hunt ing area by 1 p.m. (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) We prohibit hunting or dis charge of firearms within 150 feet (45 meters (m)) from the edge of areas maintained for roads, trails, and util ity rights-of-way. (ix) We prohibit parking, walking, or hunting within 150 feet (45 m) of any active oil and gas facility or equip ment. (x) We only allow the use of bright eyes or reflective tape for flagging or trail markers. (xi) We restrict the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to designated trails. ATVs are allowed from September 1 through the last day of February. We allow ATVs only for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-related activities. (xii) We allow the incidental take of feral hog, raccoon, beaver, nutria, and coyote while hunting with firearms or archery equipment authorized for that hunt. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, raccoon, beaver, nutria, coyote, and rabbit on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (k)(1)(v) through (xii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit squirrel and rabbit hunting during deer modern and primi tive firearms hunts. (iii) At the Bushley Unit, we allow the use of dogs to hunt squirrels and rabbits only after the last primitive firearms season for deer on the refuge. Hunters must place their contact infor mation on the collars of all their dogs. (iv) We require hunters participating in the dog season for rabbits to wear a hunter-orange cap. (v) We only allow the use of shotguns and rifles that are .22 magnum caliber rim fire or less for upland game hunt ing. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (k)(1)(v) through (xii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow deer modern firearm hunting on the area south of the French Fork of the Little River for 2 VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00409 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 400 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 days in December with these dates being set annually. (iii) We allow hunting of deer with primitive firearms during the first seg ment of the State season for area 1, weekdays only (Monday through Fri day) and 2 days in December with these dates set annually. We allow either sex, deer gun hunting for the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday immediately fol lowing Thanksgiving Day and for 2 days in December with these dates to be set annually. (iv) We allow the use of portable deer stands. Hunters may place deer stands on the refuge 1 day before the deer archery season and must remove them from the refuge within 1 day after this season closes (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). Hunters may place only one stand on the refuge. Deer stands must have the owner’s State hunting license num ber clearly printed on the stand. Hunt ers must place stands in a nonhunting position when not in use. (v) We allow the use and possession of lead shotgun slugs during deer modern and primitive firearm hunts. We pro hibit the use and possession of toxic and nontoxic shot shells during these hunts. (vi) All hunters must wear and dis play 400 square inches (2,581 square cen timeters) of hunter orange and a hun ter orange cap during deer modern and primitive firearm hunts. (vii) You may take only one deer per day during modern and primitive fire arm deer hunts. (viii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (ix) We prohibit the use of dogs to hunt and trail wounded deer. (x) We prohibit use of deer decoys. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (k)(1)(ix) through (xi) of this section apply. (ii) We require anglers age 16 and older to possess and carry a signed spe cial refuge recreational activity permit (name/address/phone only). (iii) We allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iv) At the Headquarters Unit, we allow year-round fishing on Cowpen Bayou and the Highway 28 borrow pits. We allow fishing on Duck Lake and its tail-waters, Muddy Bayou, Willow Lake, and the Highway 84 borrow pits from March 1 through October 31. We only allow use of a rod and reel or pole with a hook and line attached for fish ing in these waters. We prohibit snag ging. (v) At the Bushley Bayou Unit, we allow fishing year-round. We allow trotlines, but anglers must tend them at least once every 24 hours and reset them when receding water levels ex pose them. Anglers must attach lines with a length of cotton line that ex tends into the water. We allow the use of yo-yos, but you must attend and only use them from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. We prohibit the use of nets and traps. (vi) At the Headquarters Unit, we allow the launching of only trailered boats at designated boat ramps. An glers may launch small hand-carried boats from the bank in other areas. We prohibit dragging of boats or driving onto road shoulders to launch boats. (vii) We prohibit bank fishing on Bushley Creek and fishing in Black Lake, Dempsey Lake, Long Lake, Rhinehart Lake, and Round Lake dur ing deer modern and primitive firearms hunts. (viii) We prohibit fishing in Black Lake, Dempsey Lake, Long Lake, Round Lake, and Rhinehart Lake dur ing waterfowl hunts. (ix) We prohibit taking or possessing frogs and turtles (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (x) We prohibit the possession of cleaned or processed fish on the refuge. (l) D’Arbonne National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must carry a signed refuge hunt permit (signed public use regula tions brochure) and must carry and fill VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00410 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 401 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 out daily a Visitor Check-In Permit and Report (FWS Form 3–2405). (ii) We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 1:30 p.m. (iv) We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 meters (m)) of the maintained rights-of-way of roads. We prohibit hunting within 50 feet (15 m) or tres passing on aboveground oil, gas, or electrical transmission facilities. (v) Hunters must remove boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vi) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve game. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (l)(1)(i) and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) You may enter the refuge no ear lier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours. (iii) When hunting upland game, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve game. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge as indicated subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (l)(1)(i) and (iv) and (l)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) You must check all deer taken during general gun deer hunts at a ref uge check station on the same day taken. (iii) We prohibit hunters from placing or hunting from stands on pine trees with white-painted bands or rings. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) For recreational fishing using commercial gear (slat traps, etc.), we require you to carry a Special Use Per mit (FWS Form 3–1383–G), which is available at the refuge office. (ii) We prohibit the taking of turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (m) Delta National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, merganser, teal, light and dark goose, dove, snipe, rail, galli nule, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) Each person age 18 and older must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge user brochure while on the refuge. (ii) We allow migratory bird hunting on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 2 p.m. during the State seasons, including the regular water fowl season, the State teal season, State youth waterfowl season, State veterans waterfowl season, and State light goose special conservation sea son. (iii) We only allow temporary blinds. You must remove both blinds and de coys by 2 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve game. (v) We prohibit discharge of firearms (see § 27.42 of this chapter) within 500 feet (152 meters (m)) of any residence or oil and gas infrastructure, or within 200 feet (61 m) of any road, railroad, levee, water control structure, des ignated public use trail, designated parking area, or other designated pub lic use facilities. (vi) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be supervised by an adult during all hunts. One adult may supervise up to two youths during up land game and migratory game bird hunts, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunts. The su pervising adult must maintain visual and voice contact with the youth at all times. (vii) Migratory bird hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m., and all hunters must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (viii) We allow the incidental take of raccoon, feral hog, armadillo, opossum, and coyote with approved shot and weapons allowed during any open sea son on the refuge. (ix) We only allow the incidental take of nutria with approved shot and weapons during any open waterfowl season on the refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00411 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 402 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 (x) We allow only the use of reflec tive tacks as marking devices. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, and the incidental take of nutria, coyote, raccoon, arma dillo, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The refuge rabbit season opens the day after the State duck season closes and continues through the remainder of the State rabbit season. (ii) We restrict hunting to shotgun only. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when rabbit hunting. (iv) We prohibit upland game hunting on days corresponding with refuge deer gun hunts. (v) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(i) and (v) through (viii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(i) and (v) through (x) of this section apply. (ii) We allow archery deer hunting, bucks only, from October 1 through 15. We allow either-sex archery deer hunt ing from October 16 through 31, and from the day after the close of the State duck season through the end of the State deer archery season. (iii) We allow placement of tem porary deer stands up to 48 hours prior to the start of deer archery season. Hunters must remove all deer stands within 48 hours after the archery deer season closes (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). We allow only one deer stand per hunter on the refuge. Deer stands must have the owner’s State license/sports men’s identification number clearly printed on the stand. (iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (v) We prohibit the use of deer de coys. (vi) We allow shotgun hunting of deer on the Saturday and Sunday during the first split of the regular waterfowl sea son. (vii) Deer hunters must display State Wildlife Management Area (WMA) hun ter-orange or blaze-pink (as governed by State WMA regulations). (4) Sport fishing. We allow rec reational finfishing and shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow sport finfishing and shellfishing from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. During the State waterfowl hunting seasons, we only allow sport finfishing and shellfishing from 2 p.m. until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. However, dur ing the waterfowl season, we prohibit all public entry between Main Pass and Raphael Pass. (ii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, limblines, slat traps, jug lines, nets, or alligator lines. (iii) The condition set forth at para graph (m)(1)(i) of this section applies. (n) Grand Cote National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow waterfowl (duck, goose, coot) hunting on Wednesdays and Sat urdays from 1⁄2 hour before legal sun rise until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. (ii) We prohibit teal hunting during the State September season. (iii) Hunters selected for lottery wa terfowl hunts must be present and in possession of written documentation confirming their selection on the day of the hunt. (iv) We allow no more than three per sons to hunt in each of the lottery wa terfowl blinds, and hunters must con fine all hunting activity to the direct vicinity of the blinds. (v) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve. (vi) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 hours after legal sunset for that day. (vii) We allow the incidental take of raccoon, feral hog, beaver, nutria, and coyote only when hunting for migra tory bird, upland game, and big game VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00412 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 403 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 species with firearms or archery equip ment authorized for use. (viii) We require hunters age 16 and older to purchase and carry a signed refuge special recreational activity permit (electronic form). (ix) We prohibit hunting or the dis charge of firearms within 150 feet (45 meters) from the edge of areas main tained for roads, trails, and utility rights-of-way. (x) Hunters must check-in and check out as governed by refuge-specific terms (see refuge hunting brochure for details). (xi) Refuge users must enter and exit the refuge only at designated parking areas occurring on the refuge. We pro hibit accessing adjacent lands from ref uge parking areas or any other part of the refuge. (xii) We restrict the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to designated ATV trails. ATVs are allowed from Sep tember 1 through the last day of Feb ruary. We allow ATVs only for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-related ac tivities. (xiii) Hunters must remove all de coys, blinds, and boats from the hunt area by 1 p.m. (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (xiv) We only allow the use of bright eyes or reflective tape for flagging or trail markers. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, raccoon, beaver, nu tria, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (n)(1)(vi) through (xiv) of this section apply. (ii) We allow the use of only shotguns and rifles that are .22 magnum caliber rimfire or less for upland game hunting (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting rabbit only after the close of the State deer rifle season. Dog owners must place their contact information on the collars of all their dogs. (iv) We require hunters participating in the special dog season for rabbits to wear a hunter-orange cap. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (n)(1)(vi) through (xiv) of this section apply. (ii) We only allow the use of archery equipment for big game hunting. (iii) You may use only portable deer stands. Hunters must place deer stands on the refuge 1 day before the deer archery season and must remove them from the refuge within 1 day after the season closes (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). Hunters may place only one deer stand on the refuge, and deer stands must have the owner’s State hunting license/sportsmen’s identification num ber clearly printed on the stand. Hunt ers must place the stand in a non hunting position and at ground level when not in use. (iv) We prohibit the use of deer de coys. (v) We prohibit the use of dogs to trail wounded deer. (vi) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (n)(1)(xi) through (xiv) of this section apply. (ii) We only allow fishing within the Coulee Des Grues Bayou from the bank adjacent to Little California Road. (iii) Except as provided under para graph (n)(4)(ii) of this section, we allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour before legal sun rise to legal sunset. Anglers may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 hours after legal sunset for that day. (iv) We require anglers age 16 and older to purchase and carry a signed refuge special recreational activity permit. (v) We prohibit the use of nets, traps, set lines, and trot lines. Anglers may only use a rod and reel or pole with a hook and line attached to fish. (vi) We prohibit the possession of cleaned or processed fish on the refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00413 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 404 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 (vii) We prohibit the harvest of frog, turtle, snake, or mollusk (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (viii) We prohibit crawfishing. (o) Lacassine National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, gallinule, and coot on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may only hunt migratory game birds during designated refuge seasons. (ii) We require every hunter to pos sess and carry a valid signed refuge hunt permit (signed brochure) and reg ulations brochure. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. Shooting hours end at 2 p.m. each day. (iv) Each hunter must complete and turn in a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3– 2542), available from a self-clearing check station, after each hunt. (v) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters (m)) of refuge canals; waterways; public roads; buildings; aboveground oil, gas, or electrical transmission facilities; or designated public facilities. Hunting parties must remain a distance of no fewer than 150 yards (135 m) away from another hun ter. (vi) You must remove all hunting-re lated equipment from the refuge imme diately following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vii) When migratory bird hunting, you may only use dogs for the purpose of locating, pointing, and retrieving. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing for white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Hunters may only hunt big game during designated refuge seasons with archery equipment. (ii) We allow only portable deer stands. Hunters may place deer stands on the refuge 1 day before the deer archery season and must remove them from the refuge within 1 day after the season closes (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). Hunters may place only one deer stand on the refuge, and deer stands must have the owner’s State hunting license number clearly printed on the stand. Hunters must place stands in a nonhunting position at ground level when not in use. (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (o)(1)(ii), (v), and (vi) of this sec tion apply. (iv) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. Hunters must leave no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (v) Each hunter must complete and turn in a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3– 2542) available from a self-clearing check station, after each hunt. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from March 15 through October 15. (ii) We prohibit fishing activities be fore legal sunrise and after legal sun set. (iii) Anglers may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise, and you must leave 1 hour after legal sunset. (iv) Anglers can travel the refuge by boat from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset in order to access fishing areas. (v) We prohibit bank fishing from the Lacassine Pool Wildlife Drive. (vi) We prohibit boat and bank fish ing in Lacassine Pool Unit D and ref uge waters from October 16 through March 14. (vii) We allow fishing only with rod and reel or pole and line in refuge waters. We prohibit possession of any other type of fishing gear, including limb lines, gill nets, jug lines, yo-yos, or trotlines. (viii) We prohibit the taking of turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (p) Lake Ophelia National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow waterfowl (duck, goose, coot) hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon) dur ing the Statewide duck season. (ii) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 hours after legal sunset for VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00414 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 405 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 that day. Hunters must remove all de coys, blinds, and boats from the hunt area by 1 p.m. (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (iv) We prohibit migratory game bird hunting during refuge deer primitive firearm hunts. (v) Except as restricted under para graph (p)(3)(ix) of this section, we allow the incidental take of raccoon, feral hog, beaver, nutria, and coyote when hunting for migratory bird, upland game, and big game species with fire arms and archery equipment author ized for use. (vi) We restrict the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to designated ATV trails. ATVs are allowed from Sep tember 1 to the last day of the spring turkey season. We allow ATVs only for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-re lated activities. (vii) We restrict the use of the ATV trails that are designated for phys ically challenged persons to individuals who possess a State-issued physically challenged program hunter permit or are age 60 or older. (viii) We require hunters age 16 and older to purchase and carry a signed refuge special recreational activity permit (electronic form). (ix) We prohibit hunting or the dis charge of firearms within 150 feet (45 meters) from the edge of areas main tained for roads, trails, and utility rights-of-way. (x) Hunters must check-in and check out as governed by refuge-specific terms (see refuge hunting brochure for details). (xi) Hunters and anglers must enter and exit the refuge only at designated parking areas occurring on the refuge. We prohibit accessing adjacent lands from refuge parking areas or any other part of the refuge. (xii) We only allow the use of bright eyes or reflective tape for flagging or trail markers. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, beaver, nutria, and coyote on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (p)(1)(v) through (xii) of this section apply. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit no later than 2 hours after legal sunset for that day. (iii) We only allow the use of shot guns and rifles that are .22 magnum caliber rimfire or less for upland game hunting. (iv) We prohibit upland game hunting during refuge deer primitive firearm hunts. (v) We allow the use of dogs when squirrel and rabbit hunting only after the close of the State deer rifle season. Dog owners must place their contact information on the collars of all their dogs. (vi) We require hunters participating in the special dog season for rabbits to wear a hunter-orange cap. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (p)(1)(v) through (xii) and (p)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) You may harvest only one ant lered and one antlerless deer during each of the lottery primitive firearm hunts. (iii) You may use only portable deer stands. Hunters may place deer stands on the refuge 1 day before the deer archery season and must remove them from the refuge within 1 day after the season closes (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). Hunters may place only one deer stand on the refuge, and deer stands must have the owner’s State hunting license number clearly printed on the stand. Hunters must place stands in a nonhunting position and at ground level when not in use. (iv) All deer gun hunters must wear and display 400 square inches (2,600 square centimeters) of hunter orange and a hunter-orange cap during the deer gun seasons and lottery deer hunts. (v) Only hunters that have been se lected for lottery primitive firearm deer hunts may be present during these hunts. (vi) We allow the use and possession of lead shotgun slugs during lottery primitive firearm deer hunts. We pro hibit the use and possession of toxic VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00415 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 406 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 and nontoxic shot shells during these hunts. (vii) We prohibit all other hunting during refuge deer primitive firearm hunts as described in the refuge hunt ing brochure. (viii) We prohibit the use of deer or turkey gobbler decoys. (ix) We allow turkey hunting only during the first 16 days of the State season until 12 p.m. (noon). We prohibit incidental hunting of feral hog while turkey hunting. (x) We prohibit the use of dogs to trail wounded deer. (xi) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (p)(1)(xi) and (xii) of this section apply. (ii) We require anglers age 16 and older to purchase and carry a signed refuge special recreational activity permit (name/address/phone number only). (iii) We allow fishing from March 1 through October 15 from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iv) We allow anglers to operate ATVs on the designated trails to the Duck Lake, Westcut Lake, and Possum Bayou boat ramps. (v) We prohibit the use of nets, traps, set lines, and trot lines. Anglers may only use a rod and reel or pole with a hook and line attached to fish. (vi) We prohibit the possession of cleaned or processed fish on the refuge. (vii) We prohibit the harvest of frog, turtle, snake, or mollusk (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (viii) We prohibit crawfishing. (q) Mandalay National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, teal, merganser, light and dark goose, gallinule (includ ing moorhen), coot, rail, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Each person age 18 and older must possess and carry a valid, signed refuge user brochure while on the refuge. (ii) We allow only youth hunting of migratory game birds and only in the Hanson Unit on Wednesdays, Thurs days, Saturdays, and Sundays until 2 p.m. of the State teal, youth, and reg ular waterfowl seasons. (iii) We open the Hanson Unit only to youth goose hunting during any seg ment of the goose season that extends beyond the regular duck season on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays until 2 p.m. (iv) Migratory bird hunters are only allowed to enter the refuge after 4 a.m. (v) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be supervised by an adult during all hunts. One adult may supervise up to two youths during small game and migratory game bird hunts. An adult may supervise only one youth during big game hunts. The supervising adult must maintain visual and voice contact with the youth at all times. The youth must be capable of and must actively participate in the hunt by possessing and/or firing a legal weapon during the hunt for the express purpose of harvesting game. Parents or adult guardians are responsible for en suring that hunters age 15 and younger do not violate refuge rules. (vi) Adults accompanying youth on refuge hunts may participate by hunt ing, but are not allowed to harvest more than their own daily bag limit. (vii) We only allow incidental take of nutria with approved shot and weapons during any open waterfowl season on the refuge. (viii) We allow incidental take of rac coon, feral hog, armadillo, opossum, and coyote with approved shot and weapons allowed during any open sea son on the refuge. (ix) We prohibit hunting within 500 feet (152 meters (m)) of any residence or oil and gas infrastructure, or within 200 feet (61 m) of any road, railroad, levee, water control structure, des ignated public use trail, designated parking area, or other designated pub lic use facility. (x) We allow only temporary blinds, and hunters must remove blinds and decoys by 2 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00416 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 407 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 (2) Upland Game Hunting. We allow youth hunting of squirrel and rabbit, and the incidental take of nutria, coy ote, raccoon, armadillo, and opossum, on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) When hunting, you must possess only shot size 4 or smaller, or 0.22 cal iber rim-fire rifles or smaller. We allow the use of air rifles. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (q)(1)(i) and (v) through (ix) apply. (iii) The Hanson Unit is closed to youth hunting prior to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays during waterfowl hunt season. (iv) Hunters must leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer, and the incidental take of feral hog, on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We open the refuge to hunting of white-tailed deer only during the State archery season. We close the Hanson Unit to big game hunting prior to 2 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Satur days, and Sundays during State water fowl seasons. (ii) You may take only one deer of ei ther sex per day. (iii) We prohibit the use of deer de coys. (iv) We only allow portable stands. Hunters may erect temporary deer stands no earlier than 48 hours prior to the start of deer archery season. Hunt ers must remove all deer stands within 48 hours after the archery deer season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Hunt ers may place only one deer stand on the refuge. Deer stands must have the owner’s State hunting license/sports man’s identification number clearly printed on the stand. (v) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (vi) The conditions set forth at para graphs (q)(1)(i), (v), (vi), (viii), and (ix), and (q)(2)(iv) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow rec reational finfishing and shellfishing in all refuge waters subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We prohibit the use of unattended nets, traps, or lines (trot, jog, bush, etc.). (ii) The refuge is open from legal sun rise until legal sunset. (iii) The condition set forth at para graph (q)(1)(i) of this section applies. (r) Red River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, snipe, rail, gallinule, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge brochure. (ii) We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. Waterfowl hunters must exit the refuge no later than 1:30 p.m. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. (iv) Hunters may only hunt during designated times and seasons within specified State seasons as listed in ref uge brochure. (v) We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 meters) of any public road, ref uge road, trail or ATV trail, residence, building, aboveground oil or gas or electrical transmission facility, or des ignated public facility. (vi) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve. (vii) We allow the incidental take of coyote, beaver, and feral hogs in des ignated areas during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, and opossum, and incidental take of coyote and beaver, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (r)(1)(i), (iii) through (v), and (vii) of this section apply. (ii) 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. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00417 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 408 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 (iii) We allow the use of dogs to hunt squirrel and rabbit after December 31. (iv) Hunters must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal shooting hours, unless participating in author ized hunting after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey, and the incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condi tions set forth at paragraphs (r)(1)(i), (iii) through (v), and (vii), and (r)(2)(iv) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow use of only electric troll ing motors on all refuge waters while fishing. (ii) Recreational fishing using com mercial gear (slat traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit (Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G)), which is available at the refuge office. You must possess and carry the special ref uge permit while fishing using com mercial gear. (iii) We prohibit the taking of alli gator snapping turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (s) Sabine National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, gallinule, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may only hunt migratory game birds during designated refuge seasons. (ii) We require all hunters to possess and carry a valid signed refuge hunt permit (signed brochure) and regula tions brochure. (iii) We prohibit entrance to the wa terfowl hunting area earlier than 4 a.m. Shooting hours end at 2 p.m. each day. (iv) Each hunter must complete and turn in a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3– 2542) from a self-clearing check station after each hunt. (v) We allow only portable blinds and those made of native vegetation. Hunt ers must remove portable blinds, de coys, spent shells, and all other per sonal equipment after each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (vi) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters (m)) of refuge canals; waterways; public roads; buildings; aboveground oil, gas, or electrical transmission facilities; or designated public facilities. Hunting parties must maintain a distance of no less than 150 yards (135 m) away from another hun ter. (vii) When migratory bird hunting, you may only use dogs for the purpose of locating, pointing, and retrieving. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, crabbing, and cast netting on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Bank and wharf access for fishing are available year-round at the public use areas along State Highway 27. An glers may access the refuge for fishing by boat only during the March 15 to October 15 open period. You may launch boats at designated boat ramps only. (ii) We allow fishing with a rod and reel, pole and line, or jug and line. We prohibit possession of any other type of fishing gear, including limb lines, gill nets, or trot lines. Jug line limit is up to 10 per boat, and you must attend them at all times. The angler must mark all jugs with their fishing license number (State requirement) and re move the jugs from the refuge at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (iii) We prohibit fishing from October 16 through March 14 in Units 1A and 1B. (iv) Anglers can travel the refuge by boat from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset in order to access fishing areas; however, we prohibit fishing activities before legal sunrise and after legal sunset. (v) We allow recreational crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (A) We allow only recreational crab bing with cotton hand lines or drop nets up to 24 inches (60 centimeters) outside diameter. We prohibit using floats on crab lines. (B) Anglers must remove all hand lines, drop nets, and bait from the ref uge upon leaving (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (C) We allow a daily limit of 5 dozen (60) crabs per vehicle or boat. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00418 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 409 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.37 (vi) We allow recreational cast net ting in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (A) We allow recreational cast net ting from boats only from legal sunrise to legal sunset during the Louisiana inshore shrimp season. (B) Anglers must immediately return all incidental take (bycatch) to the water before continuing to cast. (C) The daily shrimp limit during the Louisiana inshore shrimp season is 5 gallons (19 liters (L)) of heads-on shrimp per day, per vehicle or boat. (D) The daily bait shrimp limit is 1 gallon (3.8 L) per day, per boat, outside the Louisiana inshore shrimp season. (E) Shrimp must remain in your ac tual custody while on the refuge. (vii) We prohibit the taking of turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (t) Tensas River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, rail, gal linule, coot, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) All hunters and anglers age 16 and older must purchase an Annual Public Use Permit (FWS Form 3–2439). This permit allows individuals to partici pate in open (non-quota) hunting and fishing seasons. (ii) All hunters and anglers must ob tain a Self-Clearing Permit (FWS Form 3–2405), available at refuge entry points and at the Visitor Center, and com plete the self-clearing process when exiting the refuge at the end of each day. (iii) We allow hunting of duck, goose, rail, gallinule, coot, and snipe on Tues days, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sun days until 2 p.m. during the State sea son. We prohibit migratory bird hunt ing during refuge gun hunts for deer. (iv) We allow refuge hunters to enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m., and they must leave no later than 2 hours after legal sunset unless they are par ticipating in the refuge nighttime rac coon hunt. (v) We allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV) travel on designated trails for access typically from October 1 to the last day of the refuge squirrel season. (vi) We prohibit field dressing of game within 150 feet (45 meters) of parking areas, maintained roads, and trails. (vii) An adult age 18 or older must su pervise youth hunters age 17 and younger during all hunts. One adult may supervise two youths during small game and migratory bird hunts, but may supervise only one youth during big game hunts. Youth must remain within normal voice contact of the adult who is supervising them. (viii) We allow the incidental take of coyote, beaver, raccoon, opossum, feral hog, armadillo, and nutria during au thorized hunts with firearms and arch ery equipment legal for use during the hunt. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon, squirrel, and rab bit, and the incidental take of coyote, beaver, raccoon, opossum, armadillo, and nutria, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (t)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) through (viii) of this section apply. (ii) A nighttime raccoon hunt will be conducted during December, January, and/or February, usually in conjunc tion with the adjacent State Wildlife Management Area (WMA) raccoon hunting season. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when squirrel and rabbit hunting subject to the following conditions: (A) We allow hunting without dogs from the beginning of the State season to December 31. (B) From the beginning of the State season to December 31, we do not re quire hunters to wear hunter orange. (C) We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting with or without dogs from January 1 to the last day of February. (D) From January 1 to the last day of February, squirrel and rabbit hunters are required to wear a minimum solid hunter orange cap. (E) We allow no more than three dogs per hunting party. (iv) We close squirrel and rabbit hunting during the following gun hunts for deer: Refuge-wide youth hunt, primitive firearms hunt, and modern firearms hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey, and the incidental take of feral hogs, VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00419 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 410 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.37 on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (t)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) through (viii) of this section apply. (ii) We require a valid Quota Modern Firearm Permit (FWS Form 3–2439) to hunt during a Deer Quota Modern Fire arm Hunt. You must complete and sub mit an application for all Deer Quota Hunts, and hunters will be notified of their drawing status. If selected, hunt ers are required to purchase the An nual Public Use Permit (FWS Form 3– 2439) to claim their Quota Modern Fire arm Permit for the selected hunt. Hunters must carry a signed paper copy or electronic version of the per mit with them on their person while hunting. (iii) Deer archery season will begin the first Saturday in November and will conclude on January 31, except for during the youth gun hunt and modern firearms hunts, when archery is prohib ited. (iv) The deer primitive firearms sea son will occur between November 1 and January 31. We allow all legal primi tive firearms as governed by State reg ulations. (v) During the deer primitive fire arms season, hunters may fit any legal primitive firearms with magnified scopes. (vi) We allow hunters using primitive weapons to hunt reforested areas. (vii) We prohibit youth hunters from using modern firearms during the primitive weapon hunt. (viii) During modern firearm hunts, all firearm hunting, even hunting with primitive weapons or muzzleloaders, is governed by applicable Federal and State regulations. We require a quota hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439) for these hunts. (ix) During modern firearm hunts, we prohibit hunting in reforested areas. We prohibit hunting and/or shooting into or across any reforested area dur ing the quota hunt for deer. (x) For the guided quota youth hunts, we consider youth to be ages 8 through 15. (xi) We will conduct a refuge-wide youth deer hunt that will coincide with the State youth hunt weekend. (xii) Hunters may take only one deer (one buck or one doe) per day during refuge deer hunts, except that during guided youth and wheelchair-bound hunts, the limit will be one antlerless and one antlered deer per day. (xiii) We allow turkey hunting in des ignated areas during the State turkey hunt season not to exceed 16 days. (xiv) We allow a youth turkey hunt weekend in conjunction with the State youth turkey hunt weekend. (xv) We allow muzzleloader hunters to discharge their primitive firearms at the end of each hunt safely into the ground at least 150 feet (45 meters (m)) from any designated public road, main tained road, trail, fire break, dwelling, or aboveground oil and gas production facility. We define a ‘‘maintained road or trail’’ as one that has been mowed, disked, or plowed, or one that is free of trees. (xvi) We prohibit deer hunters leav ing deer stands unattended before the opening day of the refuge archery sea son. Hunters must remove stands from the refuge by the end of the last day of the refuge archery season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Hunters must remove portable stands from trees at the end of each day’s hunt and place freestanding stands in a nonhunting position when unattended. Hunters must clearly mark stands left unattended on the ref uge with the hunter’s last name, Lou isiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries license number, and I-Sports man Permit Number. (xvii) We allow hunting with slugs, rifle, or pistol ammunition larger than .22 caliber rimfire only during the quota hunts for deer. We prohibit use of buckshot when hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (t)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow anglers to enter the ref uge no earlier than 4 a.m., and they must depart no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the taking of turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit fish cleaning within 150 feet (45 m) of parking areas, main tained roads, and trails. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00420 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 411 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.38 (u) Upper Ouachita National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, dove, rail, gallinule, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must carry a signed refuge public use brochure and must carry and fill out daily a Visitor Check-In Permit and Report (FWS Form 3–2405). (ii) Hunters may only hunt during designated refuge seasons as listed in the signed refuge public use brochure. (iii) We allow waterfowl hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) during the State season. Waterfowl hunters must exit the refuge no later than 1:30 p.m. (iv) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4 a.m. (v) We prohibit hunting within 100 feet (30 meters (m)) of the maintained rights-of-way of roads and from or across all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trails. We prohibit hunting within 50 feet (15 meters (m)) of, or trespassing on, aboveground oil, gas, or electrical transmission facilities. (vi) When hunting migratory game birds, you may only use dogs to locate, point, and retrieve. (vii) We allow ATVs only on trails designated for their use and marked by signs (see § 27.31 of this chapter). ATV trails are closed March 1 through Au gust 31. (viii) We allow the incidental take of coyote, beaver, and feral hog during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, rac coon, and opossum, and the incidental take of coyote and beaver, on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (u)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), (vii), and (viii) of this section apply. (ii) You must exit no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours, unless participating in authorized hunting after legal sunset. (iii) We allow the nighttime hunting of raccoon and opossum from December 1 to January 31 with the aid of dogs. We allow hunting of raccoon and opossum during the daylight hours of rabbit and squirrel season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey, and the incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (u)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), (vii), and (viii), and (u)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) Deer hunters must wear hunter orange as governed by State deer hunt ing regulations in wildlife management areas. (iii) We prohibit hunters from placing stands or hunting from stands on pine trees with white-painted bands and/or rings. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit leaving boats and other personal property on the refuge overnight (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) You must tend trotlines daily. You must attach ends of trotlines by a length of cotton line that extends into the water. (iii) Recreational fishing using com mercial gear (slat traps, etc.) requires a special refuge permit (Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G)), which is available at the refuge office. You must possess and carry the special ref uge permit while fishing using com mercial gear. (iv) We prohibit the taking of turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54113, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48860, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.38 Maine. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Franklin Island National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) We allow temporary or portable blinds. We require hunters to remove VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00421 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 412 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.38 all portable or temporary blinds and decoys from the refuge following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2)–(4) [Reserved] (b) Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, sea duck, dark goose, light goose, woodcock, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must obtain and sign a refuge hunt information sheet and carry the information sheet at all times. (ii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (iii) We allow access for hunting from one hour before legal hunting hours until one hour after legal hunting hours. (iv) We allow take of migratory birds by falconry on the refuge during State seasons. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of grouse and the incidental take of fox and coyote while deer hunt ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit night hunting of coy ote. (iii) We allow take of grouse by fal conry on the refuge during the State season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of wild turkey and white-tailed deer, and the incidental take of fox and coyote while deer hunting, on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) All species harvested on the ref uge must be retrieved. (4) [Reserved] (c) Moosehorn National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, American woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) We allow hunters to enter the ref uge 1 hour before legal shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by 1 hour past legal shooting hours. (iii) We only allow portable or tem porary blinds and decoys that must be removed from the refuge following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (iv) Hunters must retrieve all species harvested on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of bobcat, eastern coyote, ruffed grouse, snowshoe hare, red fox, gray and red squirrel, raccoon, skunk, porcupine, and woodchuck on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (ii) (except for hunters pursuing raccoon and coyote at night), (iii), and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting for eastern coy ote, red squirrel, and woodchuck only from October 1 to March 31. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of black bear, moose, and white tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow tree stands, blinds, and ladders to be set up on the opening day of the archery deer season. Hunters must clearly label tree stands, blinds, or ladders left on the refuge overnight with your State hunting license num ber and last name. Hunters must re move tree stand(s), blind(s), and/or lad der(s) from the refuge on the last day of the muzzleloader deer season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) You may hunt black bear, east ern coyote, and white-tailed deer dur ing the State archery and firearms deer seasons on the Baring Division east of State Route 191. (iv) We prohibit use of firearms to hunt bear during the archery deer sea son on the Baring Division east of Route 191. We prohibit the use of fire arms, other than a muzzleloader, to hunt coyote during the deer muzzle loader season on the Baring Division east of Route 191. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00422 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 413 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.38 (ii) We prohibit trapping fish for use as bait. (d) Petit Manan National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, seaduck, brant, woodcock, rail, and snipe on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) We allow temporary or portable blinds. We require hunters to remove all portable or temporary blinds and decoys from the refuge following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, red squirrel, skunk, snowshoe hare, fox, coyote, porcupine woodchuck, bob cat, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We prohibit the use of dogs for pursuing game. (ii) We allow hunting for coyotes, red squirrel, porcupine, and woodchuck from November 1 to March 31. (iii) Hunters must retrieve all species harvested on the refuge. (iv) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise the following day. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and black bear on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Petit Manan Point is open only during the muzzleloader deer season. (ii) We allow black bear hunting dur ing the firearm season for white-tailed deer. (iii) We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise, and they must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (iv) We prohibit the use of dogs when hunting black bear. (v) We require hunters to remove all tree stands, blinds, and ladders from the refuge on the last day of muzzle loader deer season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) [Reserved] (e) Pond Island National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) We allow temporary or portable blinds. We require hunters to remove all portable or temporary blinds and decoys from the refuge following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2)–(4) [Reserved] (f) Rachel Carson National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Prior to entering designated ref uge hunting areas, you must obtain a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) and sign and carry the permit at all times. (ii) We open designated youth hunt ing areas to hunters age 15 and younger who possess and carry a refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Appli cation—National Wildlife Refuge Sys tem). Youth hunters must be accom panied by an adult age 18 or older. The accompanying adult must possess and carry a refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) and may also hunt. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (iv) We only allow temporary blinds and stands, which you must remove at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of grouse, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow take of grouse by fal conry on the refuge during State sea sons. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions as set forth at paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow hunting with shotgun and archery only. We prohibit rifles and muzzleloading firearms for hunt ing. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00423 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 414 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.38 (iii) We allow turkey hunting during the fall season as designated by the State. Turkey hunting in the spring is a mentor-led hunt only. (iv) We allow only archery on those areas of the Little River division open to hunting. (v) During the State firearm deer sea son, we only allow hunting of fox and coyote with archery or shotgun as inci dental take with a refuge big game per mit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Applica tion—National Wildlife Refuge Sys tem). (vi) We allow access for hunting from 1 hour before legal hunting hours until 1 hour after legal hunting hours. (vii) All species harvested on the ref uge must be retrieved. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit lead tackle. (iii) We prohibit trapping fish for use as bait. (g) Sunkhaze Meadows National Wild life Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, rail, American woodcock, and Wilson’s snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) The hunter must retrieve all spe cies harvested on the refuge. (iii) We only allow portable or tem porary blinds and decoys that must be removed from the refuge following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (iv) We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 hour before legal shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal shooting hours. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of bobcat, coyote, ruffed grouse, hare, red fox, gray squirrel, red squirrel, raccoon, skunk, and wood chuck on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) (except for hunters pursing raccoon or coyote at night) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting for eastern coy ote, red squirrel, and woodchuck only from October 1 to March 31. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of black bear, moose, wild turkey, and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow tree stands, blinds, and ladders to be set up on the opening day of the archery deer season. Hunters must clearly label tree stands, blinds, or ladders left on the refuge overnight with your State hunting license num ber and last name. Hunters must re move tree stand(s), blind(s), and/or lad der(s) from the refuge on the last day of the muzzleloader deer season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit trapping fish for use as bait. (h) Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, snipe, coot, crow, and woodcock on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regu lations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of fox, raccoon, woodchuck, squirrel, porcupine, skunk, snowshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed grouse on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise the following day. (ii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of bear, white-tailed deer, coyote, turkey, and moose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) Hunters must retrieve all species harvested on the refuge. (iii) We allow temporary blinds and tree stands that are clearly marked with the owner’s State hunting license number. You may erect temporary blinds and tree stands no earlier than VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00424 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 415 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.39 14 days prior to the hunting season, and you must remove them within 14 days after the hunting season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. [85 FR 54115, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 86 FR 48867, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57129, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.39 Maryland. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Blackwater National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose and duck on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must obtain, and possess while hunting, a refuge waterfowl hunting permit (printed and signed copy of permit from Recreation.gov). (ii) Up to three additional hunters may accompany you on your reserved unit. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow in cidental take of coyote during the pre scribed State season while deer hunt ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(3)(i) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Coyote may only be taken with firearms and archery equipment al lowed during the respective deer sea sons. (iii) We prohibit the use of electronic predator calls. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer, sika deer, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The general hunt regulations for this paragraph (a)(3) are: (A) You must obtain, and possess while hunting, a turkey or deer hunt ing permit (printed and signed copy of permit from Recreation.gov). (B) We prohibit organized deer drives unless authorized by the refuge man ager. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an or ganized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (C) We prohibit shooting a projectile from a firearm, muzzleloader, bow, or crossbow from, down, or across any road that is traveled by vehicular traf fic. (D) We prohibit the use of rimfire or centerfire rifles and all handguns, ex cept those that fire straight wall car tridges as defined by State law that are legal for deer hunting. (ii) We do not allow archery deer hunters to hunt within areas des ignated for the youth hunt on des ignated days. (iii) We allow turkey hunt permit holders (printed and signed copy of per mit from Recreation.gov) to have an as sistant, who must remain within sight and normal voice contact and abide by the rules set forth in the refuge’s tur key hunting brochure. (iv) We allow youth deer and turkey hunters to hunt on designated areas on designated days (youth hunt) if they meet the criteria of a ‘‘youth hunter’’ as governed by State law and possess a turkey or deer hunting permit (printed and signed copy of permit from Recre ation.gov). (v) For the designated disabled hunt: (A) We require disabled hunters to have an America the Beautiful Access pass (OMB Control 1024–0252) in their posses sion while hunting in disabled areas. (B) Disabled hunters may have an as sistant, age 18 or older, who must re main within sight and normal voice contact while hunting. Assistants must possess a printed and signed copy of a permit from Recreation.gov and a valid government-issued photo identifica tion. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow fishing and crabbing only from April 1 through September 30 from legal sunrise to legal sunset in refuge waters, unless otherwise author ized by the refuge manager. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00425 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 416 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.39 (ii) We allow fishing and crabbing by boat in the Big Blackwater and the Little Blackwater River. (b) Eastern Neck National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow in cidental take of coyote during the pre scribed State season while deer hunt ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(3)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Coyote may only be taken with firearms and archery equipment al lowed during the respective deer sea sons. (iii) We prohibit the use of electronic predator calls. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) General hunt regulations for this paragraph (b)(3). (A) You must obtain, and possess while hunting, a deer or turkey hunting permit (printed and signed copy of permit from Recre ation.gov). (B) We prohibit shooting a projectile from a firearm, muzzleloader, bow, or crossbow from, down, or across any road that is traveled by vehicular traf fic. (C) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (ii) We allow youth deer hunters to hunt on designated areas on designated days (youth hunt) if they meet the cri teria of a ‘‘youth hunter’’ as governed by State law and possess a printed and signed copy of a permit from Recre ation.gov. (iii) For the designated disabled hunt: (A) We require disabled hunters to have an America the Beautiful Ac cess pass (OMB Control 1024–0252) in their possession while hunting in dis abled areas. (B) Disabled hunters may have an as sistant who must be age 18 or older and remain within sight and normal voice contact. Assistants must possess a printed and signed copy of a permit from Recreation.gov and a valid govern ment-issued photo identification. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and crabbing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow fishing and crabbing from designated shoreline areas lo cated at the Ingleside Recreation Area from legal sunrise to legal sunset, April 1 through September 30. (ii) We allow fishing from designated shoreline areas located at the Chester River end of Boxes Point and Duck Inn Trails from legal sunrise to legal sun set. (c) Patuxent Research Refuge—(1) Mi gratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a National Wildlife Refuge System Hunt Application (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System), and a signed Statement of Hunter Ethics (FWS Form 3–2516). (ii) We prohibit hunting and scouting on Sundays and Federal holidays. No hunt-related activities may take place unless the Hunting Control Station is open. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (iv) We prohibit wading in all im pounded waters except for the place ment and retrieval of decoys. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of gray squirrel, eastern cot tontail rabbit, and woodchuck on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of turkey and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00426 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 417 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.40 (iii) We prohibit shooting a projectile from a firearm, muzzleloader, bow, or crossbow from, down, or across any road that is traveled by vehicular traf fic. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use or possession of lead fishing tackle. [85 FR 54116, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 87 FR 57130, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.40 Massachusetts. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Assabet River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow hunters to enter the ref uge 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by 11⁄2 hours after legal shooting hours. (ii) Hunters must obtain and possess a refuge-specific hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) to hunt on the refuge. (iii) You may begin scouting hunting areas 4 weeks prior to the opening day of your permitted season. We require possession of a valid refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Appli cation—National Wildlife Refuge Sys tem) while scouting. (iv) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (v) One nonhunting companion may accompany each permitted hunter. We prohibit nonhunting companions from hunting, but they may assist in other means. All companions must carry identification and stay with the hun ter. (vi) Hunters may use temporary tree stands and ground blinds while engaged in hunting during the applicable sea sons. Hunters must mark stands and blinds with their permit number. Hunt ers must remove all stands and blinds within 30 days after the end of the per mitted season. (vii) Migratory waterfowl hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, fox, coyote, gray squirrel, and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (vi) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Upland and big game hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) North Unit B, Unit C, and South Unit are archery only. (iv) We prohibit the use of handguns or rifles for hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, and bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii), (v), and (vi), and (2)(ii) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow catch-and-release fishing only. (ii) We allow the use of live bait with the exception of any amphibians or reptiles (frogs, salamanders, etc.). (b) Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunters to enter the ref uge 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by 11⁄2 hours after legal shooting hours. (ii) Hunters must obtain and possess a refuge-specific hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) to hunt on the refuge. (iii) Hunters may begin scouting hunting areas 4 weeks prior to the opening day of your permitted season. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00427 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 418 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.40 We require possession of a valid hunt ing permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Ap plication—National Wildlife Refuge System) while scouting. (iv) One nonhunting companion may accompany each permitted hunter. We prohibit nonhunting companions from hunting, but they may assist in other means. All companions must carry identification and stay with the hun ter. (v) Hunters may use temporary tree stands and ground blinds while engaged in hunting during the applicable sea sons. Hunters must mark stands and blinds with their permit number. Hunt ers must remove all stands and blinds within 30 days after the end of the per mitted season. (vi) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (vii) Migratory waterfowl hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii), (iv), and (vi) of this section apply. (ii) Upland and big game hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We allow archery hunting only for upland game. (3) Big game hunting. We allow arch ery hunting of whitetail deer, turkey, and bear on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (v) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (c) Mashpee National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunters to access the ref uge 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting hours until 11⁄2 hours after legal shoot ing hours. (ii) Hunters may begin scouting hunting areas 4 weeks prior to the opening day of your permitted season. We require possession of a valid refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) while scouting. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (iv) One nonhunting companion may accompany each permitted hunter. We prohibit nonhunting companions from hunting, but they may assist in other means. All companions must carry identification and stay with the hun ter. (v) Hunters must clearly label tree stands and ground blinds with their State hunting license number. (vi) Migratory waterfowl hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, raccoon, opos sum, gray squirrel, quail, pheasant, crow, and ruffed grouse on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Upland and big game hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), and (v), and (c)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) [Reserved] (d) Monomoy National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory waterfowl on designated areas of the refuge by boat subject to the following condition: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00428 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 419 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.40 We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset on designated por tions of the Monomoy Islands unless otherwise posted. (ii) We allow surf fishing from the Morris Island shore 24 hours a day. (e) Nantucket National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (f) Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, woodcock, and Wilson’s snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow hunters to enter the ref uge 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by 11⁄2 hours after legal shooting hours. (ii) Hunters must obtain and possess a refuge-specific hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) to hunt on the refuge. (iii) Hunters may begin scouting hunting areas 4 weeks prior to the opening day of your permitted season. We require possession of a valid refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) while scouting. (iv) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (v) Hunters may use temporary tree stands and ground blinds while engaged in hunting during the applicable sea sons. Hunters must mark stands and blinds with their permit number. Hunt ers must remove all stands and blinds within 30 days after the end of the per mitted season. (vi) One nonhunting companion may accompany each permitted hunter. We prohibit nonhunting companions from hunting, but they can assist in other means. All companions must carry identification and stay with the hun ter. (vii) Migratory waterfowl hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, coyote, fox, and eastern cottontail rab bit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) through (vi) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Upland and big game hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) Hospital Road North Unit and Still River Depot Area are archery only. (iv) We prohibit the use of handguns or rifles for hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, and bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) through (iii), (v), and (vi) and (2)(ii) and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing in designated areas of the refuge. (g) Parker River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, brant, coot, crow, merganser, rail, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) Hunters may enter the refuge 1⁄2 hour before legal shooting hours and must exit the refuge by 1⁄2 hour after legal shooting hours. (ii) We prohibit the use of centerfire rifles and handguns to hunt any spe cies. (iii) We prohibit shooting across ref uge roads and within or into adminis tratively closed zones. (iv) We prohibit launching motorized boats for scouting purposes prior to hunting. (v) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (vi) We allow crow hunting only from September 1 through February 28. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00429 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 420 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.41 (vii) Migratory waterfowl hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, pheasant, cot tontail rabbit, hare, gray squirrel, coy ote, fox, raccoon, and opossum on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii), and (v) (with the exception that we prohibit dogs while hunting furbearers) of this section apply. (ii) Upland and big game hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) and (g)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on Plum Island subject to the fol lowing conditions: (A) We allow archery, primitive fire arms, shotgun, and crossbow (by MassWildlife permit only, for certain disabled persons) hunting during a des ignated 2-day hunt on the first Wednes day and Thursday of the State shotgun deer season. (B) You must have a lottery-issued hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) to hunt during this 2-day time period. (iii) We allow hunting of deer and wild turkey in Areas A, B, C, and D subject to the following condition: You may take deer using archery equip ment only. (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow saltwater fishing on the ocean beach from legal sunrise to legal sunset without a refuge permit. (ii) Stage Island is open to fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) Nelson Island is open to fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iv) We allow walk-on night fishing after legal sunset with a valid refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2358, National Wildlife Refuge System Fishing/ Shrimping/Crabbing/Frogging Applica tion; vehicle sticker issued by the ref uge office). (v) We allow anglers to use over-the sand, surf-fishing vehicles, or off-road vehicles (ORVs) with a valid refuge per mit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Applica tion—National Wildlife Refuge System) and permit fee, as determined in an an nual lottery. (h) Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may access the refuge 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise until 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit access to Third Is land between January 1 and June 30. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (iv) Migratory waterfowl hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Upland and big game hunting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (h)(1)(i) and (h)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit launching of motor boats from the refuge. (iii) We prohibit the use of reptiles and amphibians as bait. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54117, Aug. 31, 2020] § 32.41 Michigan. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00430 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 421 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.41 order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, rail, gallinule, coot, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all of your blinds, boats, and decoys from the ref uge each day (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (ii) We allow refuge access from 11⁄2 hours prior to legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iv) We allow hunting of waterfowl only on the Plum Creek Bay Unit of the refuge and only through boat ac cess. (v) We allow hunting of waterfowl only on the Brancheau Unit of the ref uge as governed by Pointe Mouillee State Game Area special hunt regula tions and subject to the following con ditions: (A) You must obtain and possess a State-issued permit for this unit by en tering the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ daily drawing at the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area. (B) You must remain with 75 feet (22.5 meters) of your assigned blind or numbered post. We allow an exception for unarmed (hunting weapons) re trieval of waterfowl. (C) We allow only nonmotorized boats. (D) We prohibit shot size larger than BBB. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, squirrel, rabbit, fox, raccoon, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge and subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field with the following exception: While hunting fox, coyotes, and rac coons in units where we allow it, you may use single projectile shot such as bullets, slugs, or muzzleloader bullets containing lead. We prohibit the use of buckshot for any hunting on the ref uge. (iii) On the Humbug Island Unit, you may only hunt with shotgun shells or archery equipment. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) For wild turkey hunting, you may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field. (iii) For deer hunting, you may pos sess only single projectile shot. We pro hibit the use of buckshot for any hunt ing on the refuge. (iv) We allow portable tree stands for deer hunting. We allow only one tree stand per hunter per refuge unit. (v) For Humbug Marsh Mainland only: (A) You must obtain and possess a State-issued permit for this unit by en tering the Michigan Department of Natural Resources’ annual drawing. (B) You must obtain and possess a state access permit (issued by the ref uge) for the date on which you are hunting in the Humbug Marsh Unit. (C) You must hunt from a provided fixed hunting platform and/or blind. (vi) The Humbug Island Unit is closed to firearm deer hunting. We allow only archery deer hunting on Humbug Is land. (vii) The Fix Unit is closed to firearm deer hunting. We allow only archery deer hunting in the Fix Unit. (4) [Reserved] (b) Harbor Island National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1 hour before legal sunrise and must leave the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (ii) You must remove boats, blinds, blind materials, stands, decoys, and other hunting equipment from the ref uge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting in accordance with Michigan State regulations, provided the dog is VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00431 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 422 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.41 under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) For hunting, you may possess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit dogs for big game hunting. (iii) Deer hunters may place one port able stand or blind on the refuge for use while deer hunting, but only during the open deer season. The stand must be clearly labeled with the hunter’s Michigan license/sportsmen’s identi fication number. The stand must be re moved by the end of the season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, leech, frog, toad, sala mander, snake, lizard, turtle, and other non-fish species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (c) Kirtland’s Warbler Wildlife Manage ment Area—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting. (4) [Reserved] (d) Michigan Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds subject to the following condi tions: (i) Hunters must remove boats, de coys, blinds, and blind materials at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (d)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of big game. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (e) Seney National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of woodcock and snipe on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow the use of dogs when hunting migratory birds, provided the dog is under the im mediate control of the hunter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse and snowshoe hare on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow the use of dogs when hunting up land game, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of deer and bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: We prohibit the use of dogs while deer or bear hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the use of fishing weights or lures containing lead. (ii) We allow ice fishing from Janu ary 1 through the end of February. (iii) Anglers must remove ice fishing shelters and all other personal prop erty from the refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We allow fishing on designated refuge pools from May 15 through Sep tember 30. (v) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (f) Shiawassee National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl (duck and goose), American coot, common galli nule, sora, Virginia rail, and Wilson’s snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a ref uge check-in card. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00432 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 423 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.42 (ii) We allow waterfowl hunting on Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays during the regular goose season after September 30. (iii) We allow hunter access to the refuge 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting time. (iv) You may possess no more than 25 shotgun shells while hunting in the field. (v) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (vi) We allow the take of feral hogs incidental to other lawful hunting using legal methods of take. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of turkey, small game (eastern fox squirrel, eastern cottontail, ring necked pheasant, American woodcock, and American crow), and furbearers (raccoon, coyote, and red fox) on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (f)(1)(vi) of this section applies. (ii) You may only hunt turkey during the spring season. (iii) We allow hunter access for the spring wild turkey season from 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting time to 1⁄2 hour after legal shooting time. (iv) We allow hunter access for small game hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal shooting time to 1⁄2 hour after legal shooting time. (v) We allow hunter access for furbearer hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun set. (vi) We allow dogs for hunting. Rac coon hunting dogs must wear global positioning system (GPS) or radio col lars. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (f)(1)(vi) of this section applies. (ii) You must possess and carry a ref uge permit (State-issued permit). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing by boat in navi gable waterways but not within any managed refuge units. (ii) We allow bank fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset only at des ignated sites along the Tittabawassee and Cass Rivers. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 86 FR 48868, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.42 Minnesota. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow youth waterfowl hunting on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, cameras, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) We close the refuge from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. (v) We allow the use of motorless boats for hunting. (vi) We only allow waterfowl hunting during the State’s youth waterfowl season. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse and sharp tailed grouse on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We only allow hunting from the opening of the State’s deer firearms season to the close of the State’s ruffed grouse and sharp-tailed grouse seasons, respectively. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and moose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00433 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 424 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.42 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(ii) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 me ters) of a roadway open to motorized public vehicle transportation at a big game animal or a decoy of a big game animal. (iii) We only allow archery hunting from the start of the State’s deer fire arms season, and close as governed by the State’s archery deer season. (4) [Reserved] (b) Big Stone National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We prohibit the hunting of migratory game birds. We allow the unarmed re trieval of waterfowl, legally taken out side the refuge, up to 100 yards (90 me ters) inside the refuge boundary. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, Hun garian partridge, cottontail and jack rabbit, raccoon, striped skunk, gray and fox squirrel, red and gray fox, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) For wild turkey hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field. (ii) We allow the use of dogs for up land game bird hunting only, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iv) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (v) You may only hunt fox and rac coon from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset from the beginning of the State season through the last day of February. (vi) You may only hunt striped skunk from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset from September 1 through the last day of February. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 me ters) of a roadway open to public vehi cle transportation at a big game ani mal or a decoy of a big game animal. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(2)(iii) and (iv) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only bank fishing on all refuge pools and open marshes. (ii) We prohibit the taking of any turtle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (clam) species by any meth od on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (c) Big Stone Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing, provided the dog is under the im mediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the district at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting throughout the dis trict subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may use or possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer throughout the district subject to the following condi tion: The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing throughout the district subject to the following condition: The condition set VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00434 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 425 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.42 forth at paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this sec tion applies. (d) Crane Meadows National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow the hunting of goose, duck, merganser, coot, woodcock, common moorhen, mourning dove, Sora/Virginia rail, crow, and common snipe on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a signed hunt bro chure. You must carry this signed bro chure when hunting on the refuge. (ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iv) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit entry onto the refuge earlier than 2 hours before legal shoot ing time, and we require hunters to leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal shooting time. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse; ring-necked pheasant; red, gray, and fox squirrel; cottontail rabbit; jackrabbit; snowshoe hare; red and gray fox; raccoon; badger; bobcat; coyote; striped skunk; opos sum; long and short tailed weasel; and turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(ii) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may use or possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting, except when hunting furbearers, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i), (iii), and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 me ters) of a roadway open to public vehi cle transportation at a big game ani mal or a decoy of a big game animal. (iii) We prohibit the possession of hunting firearms or archery equipment on areas closed to deer hunting. (4) [Reserved] (e) Detroit Lakes Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district, ex cept 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: (i) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing, provided the dog is under the im mediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the district at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting throughout the dis trict, except that we prohibit hunting on the Headquarters WPA in Becker County, the Hitterdal WPA in Clay County, and the McIntosh WPA in Polk County. The following conditions apply: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may use or possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting throughout the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the Headquarters WPA in Becker County, the Hitterdal WPA in Clay County, and the McIntosh WPA in Polk County. The following conditions apply: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00435 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 426 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.42 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) Hunters may use portable stands. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing throughout the district subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (e)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (f) Fergus Falls Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district, ex cept that we prohibit hunting on the Townsend, Mavis, and Gilmore water fowl production areas (WPAs) and the building and administrative area of Knollwood WPA in Otter Tail County, and on the Larson WPA in Douglas County. The following conditions apply: (i) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the district at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting throughout the dis trict, except that we prohibit hunting on the Townsend, Mavis, and Gilmore WPAs and in designated portions of Knollwood WPA in Otter Tail County, and on the Larson WPA in Douglas County. The following conditions apply: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may use and possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting throughout the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the Townsend, Mavis, and Gilmore WPAs and the building and administrative area of Knollwood WPA in Otter Tail County, and on the Larson WPA in Douglas County. The following condi tion applies: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (f)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing throughout the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the Town send, Mavis, and Gilmore WPAs and the building and administrative area of Knollwood WPA in Otter Tail County, and on the Larson WPA in Douglas County. The following condition ap plies: The condition set forth at para graph (f)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (g) Glacial Ridge National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, woodcock, snipe, rail, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) We allow nonmotorized boats in areas open to migratory bird hunting during the migratory bird hunting sea sons. (v) We prohibit hunting during the Spring Light Goose Conservation Order. (vi) We allow hunting during special State-administered youth seasons. (vii) We allow the use of wheeled, nonmotorized conveyance devices (e.g., bikes, game carts). (viii) We prohibit entry onto the ref uge earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting time, and we require hunters to leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal shooting time. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of prairie chicken, sharp-tailed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, gray (Hungarian) partridge, ruffed grouse, rabbit (cottontail and jack), snowshoe hare, squirrel (fox and gray), and wild turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00436 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 427 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.42 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (iii) and (vi) through (viii) of this section apply. (ii) You may use or possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(ii) through (iii) and (vi) through (viii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 me ters) of a roadway open to public vehi cle transportation at a big game ani mal or a decoy of a big game animal. (4) [Reserved] (h) Hamden Slough National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow youth waterfowl hunting on the State’s youth waterfowl day. (ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iv) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit entry to hunting areas earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We only allow hunting during the State’s muzzleloader season with muzzleloaders. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(iii) and (iv) of this section apply. (4) [Reserved] (i) Litchfield Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district, except we prohibit hunting on that part of the Phare Lake waterfowl production area (WPA) in Renville County that lies within the Phare Lake State Game Refuge. The following conditions apply: (i) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the district at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting throughout the dis trict, except we prohibit hunting on that part of the Phare Lake WPA in Renville County. The following condi tions apply: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may use and possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting throughout the district, except we prohibit hunting on that part of the Phare Lake WPA in Renville County that lies within the Phare Lake State Game Refuge. The following condition applies: The condi tions set forth at paragraph (i)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing throughout the district subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (i)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (j) Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow the hunting of goose, duck, merganser, moorhen, coot, rail, woodcock, common snipe, and mourn ing dove on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a special use permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) for refuge-spe cific special hunts and refuge-specific population management hunts. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00437 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 428 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.42 (ii) We prohibit the discharge of a weapon on, from, across, or within 100 feet (30 meters) of any service road, parking area, or designated hiking trail. (iii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iv) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit entry into the refuge earlier than 2 hours before legal shoot ing time. (vi) We allow the use of dogs while hunting migratory birds, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (vii) We prohibit hunting during the State spring goose hunt. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, gray par tridge, ring-necked pheasant, Amer ican crow, squirrel (gray, fox, and red), snowshoe hare, cottontail rabbit, jack rabbit, raccoon, fox (red and gray), striped skunk, coyote, opossum, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit single projectile am munition for hunting upland game and furbearers, except that we allow hunt ers to use small-caliber rimfire rifles and handguns (.22 caliber and smaller) on designated areas of the refuge. (iii) We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting furbearers. We allow the use of dogs while hunting upland game birds. (iv) You may use or possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (v) You may only hunt fox, opossum, and raccoon from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset, from the be ginning of the State season through the last day of February, on designated areas of the refuge. (vi) You may only hunt coyotes and skunks from 1⁄2 hour before legal sun rise until legal sunset, from September 1 through the last day of February, on designated areas of the refuge. (vii) You may only hunt crows during the State-designated crow seasons, which occur between September 1 and the last day of February, on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (v) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge during daylight hours subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (j)(1)(iv) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit the taking of any turtle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (clam) species by any meth od on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (k) Minnesota Valley Wetland Manage ment District—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (ii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the district at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting throughout the dis trict subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (k)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit the possession of sin gle projectile ammunition for hunting on the Soberg waterfowl production area (WPA). (iii) You may use or possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00438 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 429 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.42 (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting throughout the district subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (k)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit firearms deer hunt ing on Soberg WPA. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing throughout the district subject to the following conditions: The condition set forth at paragraph (k)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (l) Morris Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the des ignated portions of the Edward-Long Lake waterfowl production area (WPA) in Stevens County. The following con ditions apply: (i) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders, includ ing those made from natural vegeta tion at the end of each day. (iii) All boats, decoys, blind mate rials, stands, platforms, and other per sonal property (see 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought onto the WPA, must be removed at the end of each day. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game, except that we prohibit hunting on the designated por tions of the Edward-Long Lake WPA in Stevens County. The following condi tions apply: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (l)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may use and possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer throughout the district, ex cept that we prohibit hunting on the designated portions of the Edward Long Lake WPA in Stevens County. The following condition applies: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (l)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing throughout the district, except that we prohibit fishing on the designated por tions of the Edward-Long WPA in Ste vens County. The following condition applies: The condition set forth at paragraph (l)(1)(iii) of this section ap plies. (m) Northern Tallgrass Prairie National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, merganser, moorhen, coot, rail (Virginia and sora only), woodcock, common snipe, mourning dove, and sandhill crane subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) We allow hunting on the unit lo cated within the Hiawatha Game Ref uge in Pipestone County, as governed by applicable State regulations. (v) We allow hunting on the Spieker tract in Clay County, as governed by applicable State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, ring-necked pheasant, Hungarian partridge, prairie chicken, spruce grouse, ruffed grouse, sharp-tailed grouse, rabbit (cottontail and jack), snowshoe hare, squirrel (fox and gray), raccoon, opossum, fox (red and gray), badger, coyote, bobcat, striped skunk, and crow on designated areas subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(ii) through (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting furbearers. For all other up land game, we allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iii) You may use or possess only ap proved nontoxic shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting turkey. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00439 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 430 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.42 (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, elk, and black bear on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(ii) through (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 me ters) of a roadway open to public vehi cle transportation at a big game ani mal or a decoy of a big game animal. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the taking of any tur tle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (clam) species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (m)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (n) Rice Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of woodcock and com mon snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, gray and fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, and snowshoe hare on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (n)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require a State-issued permit for firearms hunting. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (n)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (iii) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 me ters) of a roadway open to public vehi cle transportation at a big game ani mal or a decoy of a big game animal. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow fishing from non motorized boats or boats powered by electric motors in designated areas. (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (n)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (iii) We prohibit the taking of any turtle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (clam) species by any meth od on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (o) Rydell National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, woodcock, and mourning dove on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot during the special State-administered youth waterfowl season. (ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iv) We allow nonmotorized boats in areas open to migratory bird hunting during the special State-administered youth waterfowl season. (v) We prohibit hunting during the Spring Light Goose Conservation Order. (vi) We allow the use of wheeled, non motorized conveyance devices (e.g., bikes, game carts). (vii) We prohibit entry onto the ref uge earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting time, and we require hunters to leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal shooting time. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, gray (Hungarian) partridge, ruffed grouse, prairie grouse, rabbit (cottontail and jack), snowshoe hare, squirrel (fox and gray), and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00440 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 431 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.42 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (o)(1)(ii), (iii), (vi), and (vii) of this section apply. (ii) You may use or possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (iii) We prohibit the use of centerfire, rimfire, or muzzleloading rifles, and handguns. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We prohibit shooting at a big game animal or a decoy of a big game animal on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 meters) of a roadway open to public vehicle transportation. (ii) We require a State-issued permit to hunt white-tailed deer in the Special Permit Area of the refuge. (iii) Archery is the only legal weapon for hunting deer, with the exception of during the special State-administered mentored youth hunt and disabled hunt. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the taking of any tur tle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (clam) species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (ii) We allow fishing from May 1 through November 1. (p) Sherburne National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, mer ganser, coot, Sora/Virginia rail, woodcock, snipe, common moorhen/gal linule, mourning dove, and American crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (iii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit entry onto the refuge earlier than 2 hours before legal shoot ing time, and we require hunters to leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal shooting time. (v) You may only hunt American crow from September 1 through the end of February within the migratory bird hunting area. We prohibit hunting from March 1 through August 31. (vi) We allow only nonmotorized boats, and they must be launched at designated access sites. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, gray and fox squirrel, snow shoe hare, cottontail rabbit, jack rabbit, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (p)(1)(i) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow spring turkey hunting for youth hunters and persons with dis abilities, and fall turkey hunting for all hunters, on designated areas of the refuge. (iii) You may use or possess only ap proved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) in the field while hunting tur key. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (p)(1)(ii) through (vi) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 me ters) of a roadway open to public vehi cle transportation at a big game ani mal or a decoy of a big game animal. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the taking of any tur tle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (clam) species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (ii) From March 1 through August 31 (the refuge wildlife sanctuary period), we allow fishing only from non motorized boats on the designated canoe route and on banks within 100 yards (91.44 meters) both upstream and VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00441 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 432 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.42 downstream of designated access points. (q) Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow the hunting of goose, duck, coot, woodcock, snipe, rail (Virginia and Sora), mourning dove, and American crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunting by tribal members is gov erned by White Earth Reservation reg ulations on those portions of the Res ervation that are a part of the refuge. (ii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the refuge at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iv) You may hunt American crow from September 1 through the end of February within all migratory bird hunting areas, and from March 1 through the end of season in areas open to migratory bird hunting south of County Highway 26. (v) Hunters must dismantle hunting blinds, platforms, and ladders made from natural vegetation at the end of each day. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey; bobcat; ruffed grouse; red, gray, and fox squirrel; cot tontail rabbit; jackrabbit; snowshoe hare; red fox; raccoon; and striped skunk on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may only hunt fox and rac coon from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset from the beginning of the State season through the last day of February within all upland game hunting areas, and from March 1 through the end of the season in areas open to upland game hunting south of County Highway 26. (ii) You may only hunt striped skunk from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until legal sunset from September 1 through the last day of February. (iii) During the fall season, you may hunt wild turkey as governed by State and Tribal seasons and regulations throughout the refuge. During the spring seasons, you may only hunt wild turkey south of County Highway 26, minus the areas east of County High way 29, north of Pine Lake, and west of Chippewa Water Control Structure Road. (iv) You may possess only approved nontoxic shells (see 32.2(k)) when hunt ing wild turkey. (v) We allow the use of dogs when hunting, except when hunting furbearers, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (vi) The conditions set forth at para graphs (q)(1)(ii), (iii), and (v) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 me ters) of a road edge open to public vehi cle transportation at a big game ani mal or a decoy of a big game animal. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (q)(1)(i), (ii), and (v) of this sec tion apply. (4) Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing in North Tamarac Lake, Wauboose Lake, and Two Island Lake year-round as gov erned by State and/or White Earth Res ervation regulations. (ii) We allow fishing in Blackbird Lake and Lost Lake from the first day of the State walleye season through Labor Day as governed by State and/or White Earth Reservation regulations. (iii) We allow fishing in Pine Lake from December 1 until March 31. (iv) We prohibit the taking of any turtle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, or mussel (clam) species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (v) The condition set forth at para graph (q)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (r) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We prohibit migratory bird hunt ing from March 16 through August 31 each year. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00442 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 433 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.42 (ii) You cannot reserve hunting areas, except at Potter’s Marsh Man aged Hunt Area, Pool 13, near Thom son, Illinois. (iii) In areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘Closed to All Access,’’ we prohibit public entry, to include hunt ing and fishing, at all times. This area is named and located as follows: Crook ed Slough Backwater, Pool 13, Illinois, 2,453 acres. (iv) In areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘No Entry—Sanctuary,’’ we prohibit hunting at all times and all public entry except as specified. These areas are named and located as follows: (A) Pool Slough, Pool 9, Minnesota/ Iowa, 1,126 acres. (B) Bertom Island, Pool 11, Wis consin, 31 acres. (C) Guttenberg Ponds, Pool 11, Iowa, 252 acres. (D) Spring Lake, Pool 13, Illinois, 3,697 acres. (v) In areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘Area Closed’’ and ‘‘Area Closed—No Motors,’’ we prohibit mi gratory bird hunting at all times. We ask that you practice voluntary avoid ance of these areas by any means or for any purpose from October 15 to the end of the respective State duck season. In areas also marked ‘‘no motors,’’ we prohibit the use of motors on watercraft from October 15 to the end of the respective State duck season. (A) The areas posted and marked on maps as ‘‘Area Closed’’ are named and located as follows: (1) Big Lake, Pool 4, Wisconsin, 2,210 acres. (2) Weaver Bottoms/Lost Island, Pool 5, Minnesota/Wisconsin, 3,508 acres. (3) Polander Lake, Pool 5A, Min nesota/Wisconsin, 1,873 acres. (4) Lake Onalaska, Pool 7, Wisconsin, 7,366 acres (voluntary avoidance on 3,365 acres until mid-November). (5) Wisconsin Islands, Pool 8, Min nesota/Wisconsin, 6,538 acres. (6) Harpers Slough, Pool 9, Iowa/Wis consin, 5,209 acres. (7) Wisconsin River Delta, Pool 10, Wisconsin, 1,414 acres (closed November 1 to end of duck season). (8) 12-Mile Island, Pool 11, Iowa, 1,139 acres. (9) Bertom-McCartney, Pool 11, Wis consin, 2,384 acres (no voluntary avoid ance provision). (10) Pleasant Creek, Pool 13, Iowa, 2,191 acres. (11) Elk River, Pool 13, Iowa, 1,248 acres. (B) The areas posted and marked on maps as ‘‘Area Closed—No Motors’’ are named and located as follows: (1) Peterson Lake, Pool 4, Wisconsin 572 acres. (2) Rieck’s Lake, Pool 4, Wisconsin, 499 acres. (3) Spring Lake, Pool 5, Wisconsin, 254 acres. (4) Sturgeon Slough, Pool 10, Wis consin, 340 acres. (5) 12-Mile Island, Pool 10, Iowa, 540 acres. (6) John Deere Marsh, Pool 11, Iowa, 439 acres. (7) Kehough Slough, Pool 12, Illinois, 333 acres. (8) Beaver Island, Pool 14, Iowa, 864 acres. (vi) In areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘No Hunting or Trapping Zone,’’ we pro hibit hunting at all times. These areas are named and located as follows: (A) Buffalo River, Pool 4, Wisconsin, 219 acres. (B) Fountain City Bay, Pool 5A, Wis consin, 24 acres. (C) Upper Halfway Creek Marsh, Pool 7, Wisconsin, 143 acres. (D) Brice Prairie Tract, Pool 7, Wis consin, 186 acres. (E) Hunter’s Point, Pool 8, Wisconsin, 82 acres. (F) Goose Island, Pool 8, Wisconsin, 984 acres (also no motors and voluntary avoidance). (G) Sturgeon Slough, Pool 10, Wis consin, 66 acres. (H) Goetz Island Trail, Pool 11, Iowa, 31 acres. (I) Crooked Slough Proper, Pool 13, Illinois, 270 acres. (J) Frog Pond, Pool 13, Illinois, 64 acres. (K) Ingersoll Wetlands Learning Cen ter, Pool 13, Illinois, 41 acres. (L) Amann Tract, Pool 7, Wisconsin, 0.21 acre. (M) Lost Mound Unit Office and River Road, Pool 13, Illinois, 175 acres. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00443 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 434 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.42 (vii) In the area posted and shown on maps as ‘‘Mesquaki Lake No Hunting Zone,’’ Pool 13, Illinois, we prohibit hunting migratory birds from April 1 through September 30. (viii) You may not engage in open water waterfowl hunting in Pool 11, ap proximate river miles 586–592, Grant County, Wisconsin, as marked with signs and as shown on refuge maps. Open-water hunting regulations and definitions that apply for Wisconsin outside of Grant County also apply in this area. (ix) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (x) We allow working a dog in refuge waters by tossing a retrieval dummy or other object for out-and-back exercise. (xi) You may use natural material for temporary blinds, with restrictions. You may hunt from a boat blind or pop-up blind, or you may construct a temporary blind of natural materials. You may gather grasses and marsh vegetation (e.g., willow, cattail, bul rush, lotus, and/or arrowhead) from the refuge for blind-building materials. However, you may not gather, bring onto the refuge, or use for blind build ing any tree(s) or other plant parts, in cluding dead wood on the ground, greater than 2 inches (5 centimeters (cm)) in diameter. (xii) We require a 200-yard (182.9 meter) spacing distance between hunt ing parties on the Illinois portions of the refuge in Pools 12, 13, and 14. (xiii) You may set up hunting equip ment the day of the hunt, but you must remove it at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). You may place and leave hunting equipment and de coys on the refuge only from 1 hour be fore the start of legal shooting hours until 1⁄2 hour after the close of legal shooting hours. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We prohibit upland game hunting from March 16 through August 31 each year, except for spring wild turkey hunting and squirrel hunting on the Il linois portion of the refuge. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (r)(1)(ii) through (iv), (vi), (ix), (xi), and (xiii) of this section apply (iii) In areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘Area Closed’’ and ‘‘Area Closed—No Motors,’’ we allow upland game hunting beginning the day after the respective State duck hunting sea son until upland game season closure or March 15, whichever comes first, ex cept we allow spring turkey hunting during State seasons. In areas also marked ‘‘Area Closed—No Motors,’’ we prohibit the use of motors on watercraft from October 15 to the end of the respective State duck season. (iv) In the area posted and shown on maps as ‘‘Mesquaki Lake No Hunting Zone,’’ Pool 13, Illinois, we prohibit hunting upland game from April 1 to September 30. (v) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field, includ ing shot shells used for hunting wild turkey. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We prohibit big game hunting from March 16 through August 31 each year. (ii) In areas closed to public access on the Lost Mound Unit of Savanna Dis trict, Illinois, we allow firearm deer hunts as established by the refuge manager. (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (r)(1)(ii) through (iv), (vi), (ix), (xi), and (xiii) and (r)(2)(v) of this sec tion apply. (iv) In areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘No Entry—Sanctuary’’ we allow big game hunting beginning the day after the respective State duck hunting season until big game season closure or March 15, whichever comes first. We describe these areas more fully at paragraph (r)(1)(iv) of this sec tion. (v) In areas posted and shown on maps as ‘‘Area Closed’’ and ‘‘Area Closed—No Motors,’’ we allow big game hunting beginning the day after the re spective State duck hunting season until big game season closure or March 15, whichever comes first. In areas also marked ‘‘Area Closed—No Motors,’’ we VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00444 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 435 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.43 prohibit the use of motors on watercraft from October 15 to the end of the respective State duck season. (vi) In the area posted and shown on maps as ‘‘Mesquaki Lake No Hunting Zone,’’ Pool 13, Illinois, we prohibit big game hunting from April 1 to Sep tember 30. (vii) On refuge-managed lands in Illi nois, we prohibit organized drives for deer. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an or ganized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (r)(1)(iii) and (xi) of this section apply. (ii) In areas also marked ‘‘Area Closed—No Motors,’’ we prohibit the use of motors on watercraft from Octo ber 15 to the end of the respective State duck season. (iii) Commercial fishing in Spring Lake, Pool 13, Illinois, requires a Spe cial Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–C) issued by the refuge or district man ager (see § 31.13 of this chapter). (s) Windom Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the dis trict, except that we prohibit hunting on the Worthington waterfowl produc tion area (WPA) in Nobles County and on designated portions of the Wolf Lake WPA in Cottonwood County. The following conditions apply: (i) You must remove all boats, de coys, blind materials, stands, plat forms, and other personal property brought onto the district at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the Worthington WPA in Nobles County and on des ignated portions of the Wolf Lake WPA in Cottonwood County. The following condition applies: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (s)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas of the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the Worthington WPA in Nobles County and on designated por tions of the Wolf Lake WPA in Cotton wood County. The following conditions apply: (i) We allow the use of portable stands. (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (s)(1)(i) of this section applies. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing throughout the district subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (s)(1)(i) of this sec tion applies. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54119, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48868, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.43 Mississippi. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Ref uge. Refer to § 32.37(g) for regulations. (b) Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory ducks, geese, mergansers, coot, rails, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) All hunters age 16 and older must possess a State-issued North Mis sissippi NWR hunting permit (code 606, available from the Mississippi Depart ment of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks). While hunting on the refuge, all per sons age 15 and younger (‘‘youth hun ter’’) must be in the presence and under the direct supervision of a li censed or exempt hunter age 21 or older. A hunter supervising a youth hunter must hold all required licenses and permits. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. and must exit the refuge no later than 12 p.m. (noon). (iii) We allow hunting of migratory game birds, including under the Light VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00445 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 436 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.43 Goose Conservation Order, only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (iv) Each hunter must obtain a daily Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542). You must display the card in plain view on the dashboard of your vehicle so that the State-issued license number 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.’’ We prohibit hunters possessing more than one Harvest Re port at a time. (v) It is unlawful to hunt from or shoot into the 100-foot (30.5-meter) zone along either side of designated roads and parking lots. (vi) We allow the use of dogs on the refuge when hunting migratory game birds. (vii) You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, other personal property, and lit ter from the hunting area following each morning’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (viii) We allow no more than 25 shotshells per person in the field. (ix) We allow the take of beavers, coyotes, nutria, and feral hog during daylight hours only during any open season with weapons and ammunition legal for that season. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i), (ii), (v), and (ix) of this section apply. (ii) All hunters using shotguns for small game must use approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), and (vi) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit dogs while hunting deer. We allow the use of dogs to hunt feral hog during designated hog sea sons. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (iv) We prohibit hunting or shooting across any open, fallow, or planted field from ground level or on or across any public road, public highway, rail road, or their rights-of-way during all general gun and primitive weapon hunts. (v) Hunters may erect portable deer stands 2 weeks prior to the opening of archery season on the refuge and must remove them (see § 27.93 of this chap ter) by January 31. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit possession or use of jugs, seines, nets, hand-grab baskets, slat traps/baskets, or any other similar devices. (ii) We allow trotlines, yo-yos, limb lines, crawfish traps, or any other simi lar 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 State fishing license number. You must attend these devices a minimum of once daily. If you are not going to at tend these devices, you must remove them from the refuge (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We allow crawfishing. (c) Dahomey National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, mer ganser, coot, rail, snipe, woodcock, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) All hunters age 16 and older must possess a North Mississippi NWR hunt ing permit (code 606, available from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks). While hunting on the refuge, all persons age 15 and younger (‘‘youth hunter’’) must be in the presence and under the direct su pervision of a licensed or exempt hun ter at age 21 or older (‘‘licensed hun ter’’). A hunter supervising a youth hunter must hold all required licenses and permits. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset except during raccoon and frog hunts. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00446 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 437 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.43 (iii) We allow hunting of waterfowl (ducks, teal, mergansers, coots, and geese), rail and snipe, including under the Light Goose Conservation Order, only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays ending at 12 p.m. (noon). (iv) Each hunter must obtain a daily Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542). You must display the card in plain view on the dashboard of your vehicle so that the State-issued license number is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the card and de posit it at one of the refuge informa tion stations. Include all game har vested, and if you harvest no game, re port ‘‘0.’’ We prohibit hunters pos sessing more than one Harvest Report at a time. (v) It is unlawful to hunt from or shoot into the 100-foot (30.5-meter) zone along either side of designated roads and parking lots. (vi) We allow the use of dogs on the refuge when hunting migratory game birds and upland game. We prohibit the use of dogs during big game hunts. (vii) You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, other personal property, and lit ter from the hunting area following each morning’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (viii) We allow no more than 25 shotshells per person in the field. (ix) We allow the take of coyote, bea ver, nutria, and feral hog incidental to other lawful hunting using legal meth ods of take. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess a valid general Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383– G) to hunt raccoon on the refuge. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), and (ix) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), and (ix) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (iii) We prohibit hunting or shooting across any open, fallow, or planted field. (iv) We allow valid permit holders to possess and hunt from one portable stand or blind on the refuge. You must clearly label your stand or blind with your State license/sportsmen’s identi fication number. Stands left in the area do not reserve the hunting loca tions. You may place stands up to 7 days prior to the hunt, and you must remove them within 7 days after the refuge’s deer season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit the place ment of ground blinds within mowed trails. (v) Hunters using a climbing tree stand must use a fall-arrest system manufactured to Treestand Manufac turer’s Association standards. (vi) We prohibit the use of buckshot on the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the use or possession of alcoholic beverages while fishing. (ii) We prohibit possession or use of jugs, seines, nets, hand-grab baskets, slat traps/baskets, or any other similar devices. (iii) We prohibit commercial fishing of any kind. (iv) We only allow trotlines, yo-yos, limb lines, crawfish traps, or any other similar devices and only for rec reational use. You must tag or mark these devices with the angler’s State fishing license number written with waterproof ink, legibly inscribed or legibly stamped on the tag. You must attend these devices a minimum of once every 24 hours. When not at tended, you must remove these devices from the refuge (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (v) We allow frogging and craw fishing. (d) Grand Bay National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and dove (mourning and white-winged) on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00447 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 438 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.43 (i) Each hunter must possess and carry a signed copy of the refuge bro chure while participating in refuge hunts. (ii) Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material, and harvested water fowl from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) You must only use portable or temporary blinds. (iv) We only allow the use of dogs when waterfowl hunting. We require all dogs to wear a collar displaying the owner’s contact information. (v) We allow incidental take of coy ote and nutria during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel (gray and fox) and rabbit (cottontail and swamp), and in cidental take of coyote and nutria, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) and (v) of this section apply. (ii) We only allow .22 caliber rimfire rifles. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, and incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) and (v) of this section apply. (ii) We only allow hunting with bow and arrow. We prohibit firearms. (iii) We allow portable and climbing tree stands. Hunters must remove tree stands from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers may enter the refuge no earlier than 30 minutes prior to sunrise and must leave the refuge no later than 30 minutes after legal sunset each day. (ii) We prohibit fishing from legal sunset to legal sunrise. (e) Hillside National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, mer ganser, coot, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Each person age 16 or older hunt ing or fishing must possess a valid Theodore Roosevelt Complex Annual Public Use Permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). (ii) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be in the presence and direct supervision of a Mississippi li censed or exempt hunter, age 21 or older. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (iii) Before hunting or fishing, all participants must display their Daily Visitor Information/Harvest Report Card (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) in plain view in their vehicle so that the State-issued license number is readable. You must return all cards upon completion of the activity and be fore leaving the refuge. (iv) We prohibit all other public use on the refuge during the muzzleloader deer and limited draw turkey hunts. (v) Valid permit holders may inciden tally take opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria in any refuge hunt season with weapons legal for that hunt. Valid permit holders may inci dentally take feral hog during deer and turkey hunts only. (vi) We prohibit hunting or shooting into a 100-foot (30.5-meter) zone along either side of pipelines, power line rights-of-way, designated roads, and trails, and around parking lots. It is considered hunting if you have a loaded weapon, if you have a nocked arrow while bow hunting, or if you are in an elevated tree stand or ground blind with a means to take, within these areas. (vii) Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material, and harvested water fowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) We allow the use of dogs for re trieving migratory birds. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00448 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 439 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.43 (ix) We allow goose, duck, merganser, and coot hunting beginning 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). (x) We do not open for early teal sea son. (xi) We limit waterfowl hunters to 25 shotshells per person in the field. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, rac coon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) through (vi) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing squirrel, raccoon, and quail, and for the February rabbit hunt. (iii) Beginning the first day after the deer muzzleloader hunt, we prohibit entry into the Turkey Point area until March 1. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) through (vi) and (e)(2)(iii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (iii) Hunting or shooting within or adjacent to open fields and tree planta tions less than 5 feet (1.5 meters (m)) in height must be from a stand a min imum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. (iv) The refuge brochure provides deer check station locations and re quirements. Prior to leaving the ref uge, you must check all harvested deer at the nearest self-service check sta tion (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) following the posted instructions. (v) Hunters may possess and hunt from only one stand or blind. Hunters may place a deer stand or blind 48 hours prior to a hunt and must remove it within 48 hours after each designated hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter), with the exception of closed areas where special regulations apply. (vi) During designated muzzleloader hunts, we allow archery equipment and muzzleloaders loaded with a single pro jectile; we prohibit breech-loading fire arms of any type. (vii) Turkey hunting opportunities will consist of three limited draw hunts within the State season time frame. Limited draw hunts require a Limited Hunt Permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) assigned by random computer drawing. At the end of the hunt, you must return the permit with informa tion concerning the hunt to the refuge. Failure to return this permit will dis qualify the hunter for any limited hunts the next year. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i), (iii), (iv), and (e)(2)(iii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit trotlines, limb lines, jugs, seines, and traps. (iii) We allow frogging during the State bullfrog season. (iv) We allow fishing in the borrow ponds along the north levee throughout the year except during the muzzle loader deer hunt. (v) We open all other refuge waters to fishing March 1 through November 15. (f) Holt Collier National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Each person age 16 or older hunt ing or fishing must possess a valid Theodore Roosevelt Complex Annual Public Use Permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System)). (ii) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be in the presence and direct supervision of a Mississippi li censed or exempt hunter, age 21 or older. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (iii) Before hunting or fishing, all participants must display their Daily Visitor Information/Harvest Report Card (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) in plain view in their vehicle so VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00449 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 440 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.43 that the required information is read able. You must return all cards upon completion of the activity and before leaving the refuge. (iv) We prohibit all other public use on the refuge during the muzzleloader deer hunt. (v) Valid permit holders may inciden tally take opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria in any refuge hunt season with weapons legal for that hunt. Valid permit holders may inci dentally take feral hog during deer hunts only. (vi) We allow the use of dogs for hunting during the February rabbit hunt. (vii) We prohibit hunting or shooting into a 100-foot (30.5-meter (m)) zone along either side of pipelines, power line rights-of-way, designated roads, and trails, and around parking lots. It is considered hunting if you have a loaded weapon, if you have a nocked arrow while bow hunting, or if you are in an elevated tree stand or ground blind with a means to take, within these areas. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(2)(i) through (iii), (v), and (vii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (iii) Hunting or shooting within or adjacent to open fields or tree planta tions less than 5 feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. (iv) Hunters may possess and hunt from only one stand or blind. Hunters may place a deer stand or blind 48 hours prior to a hunt and must remove it within 48 hours after each designated hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter), with the exception of closed areas where special regulations apply. (v) During designated muzzleloader hunts, we allow archery equipment and muzzleloaders loaded with a single pro jectile; we prohibit breech-loading fire arms of any type. (4) [Reserved] (g) Mathews Brake National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, mer ganser, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) Each person age 16 or older who is hunting or fishing must possess a valid Theodore Roosevelt Complex Annual Public Use Permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). (ii) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be in the presence and direct supervision of a Mississippi li censed or exempt hunter, age 21 or older. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (iii) Before hunting or fishing, all participants must display their Daily Visitor Information/Harvest Report Card (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) in plain view in their vehicle so that the required information is read able. You must return all cards upon completion of the activity and before leaving the refuge. (iv) Valid permit holders may inci dentally take opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria in any refuge hunt season with weapons legal for that hunt. Valid permit holders may inci dentally take feral hog during deer hunts only. (v) We prohibit hunting or shooting into a 100-foot (30.5 meter (m)) zone along either side of pipelines, power line rights-of-way, designated roads, and trails, and around parking lots. It is considered hunting if you have a loaded weapon, if you have a nocked arrow while bow hunting, or if you are in an elevated tree stand or ground blind with a means to take, within these areas. (vi) Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material, boats, and harvested waterfowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (vii) We allow the use of dogs for re trieving migratory birds. (viii) We allow goose, duck, mer ganser, and coot hunting beginning 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00450 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 441 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.43 (ix) We do not open for early teal sea son. (x) We allow hunting during open State seasons. The first 2 days of the season and all weekends, with the ex ception of youth weekends, are limited draw hunts. These hunts require a Lim ited Hunt Permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Refuge System) assigned by random computer drawing. At the end of the hunt, you must return the permit with informa tion concerning your hunt. If you fail to return this permit, you will not be eligible for any limited hunts the next year. (xi) We limit waterfowl hunters to 25 shotshells per person in the field. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing squirrel and raccoon, and for the February rabbit hunt. (iii) Beginning the day before water fowl season, we restrict hunting to the waterfowl hunt area. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (v) and (g)(2)(iii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (iii) Hunting or shooting within or adjacent to open fields or tree planta tions less than 5 feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. (iv) The refuge brochure provides deer check station dates, locations, and requirements. Prior to leaving the ref uge, you must check all harvested deer at the nearest self-service check sta tion following the posted instructions. (v) Hunters may possess and hunt from only one stand or blind. Hunters may place a deer stand or blind 48 hours prior to a hunt and must remove it within 48 hours after each designated hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter), with the exception of closed areas where special regulations apply. (vi) We allow archery hunting Octo ber 1 through January 31. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit trotlines, limb lines, jugs, seines, and traps. (iii) We allow frogging during the State bullfrog season. (iv) We open refuge waters to fishing throughout the year, except in the wa terfowl sanctuary, which is closed one day prior to the beginning of waterfowl season until March 1. (h) Morgan Brake National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, mer ganser, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) Each person age 16 or older who is hunting or fishing must possess a valid Theodore Roosevelt Complex Annual Public Use Permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). (ii) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be in the presence and direct supervision of a Mississippi li censed or exempt hunter, age 21 or older. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (iii) Before hunting or fishing, all participants must display their Daily Visitor Information/Harvest Report Card (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) in plain view in their vehicle so that the required information is read able. You must return all cards upon completion of the activity and before leaving the refuge. (iv) We prohibit all other public use on the refuge during the muzzleloader deer hunt. (v) Valid permit holders may inciden tally take opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria in any refuge hunt season with weapons legal for that VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00451 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 442 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.43 hunt. Valid permit holders may inci dentally take feral hog during deer hunts only. (vi) We prohibit hunting or shooting into a 100-foot (30.5-meter (m)) zone along either side of pipelines, power line rights-of-way, designated roads, and trails, and around parking lots. It is considered hunting if you have a loaded weapon, if you have a nocked arrow while bow hunting, or if you are in an elevated tree stand or ground blind with a means to take, within these areas. (vii) Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material, and harvested water fowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) We allow the use of dogs for re trieving migratory birds. (ix) We allow goose, duck, merganser, and coot hunting beginning 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). (x) We do not open for early teal sea son. (xi) We limit waterfowl hunters to 25 shotshells per person in the field. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, rac coon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(i) through (vi) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing squirrel, quail, and raccoon, and for the February rabbit hunt. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(i) through (vi) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (iii) Hunting or shooting within or adjacent to open fields or tree planta tions less than 5 feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. (iv) The refuge brochure provides deer check station locations and re quirements. Prior to leaving the ref uge, you must check all harvested deer at the nearest self-service check sta tion (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) following the posted instructions. (v) Hunters may possess and hunt from only one stand or blind. Hunters may place a deer stand or blind 48 hours prior to a hunt and must remove it within 48 hours after each designated hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter), with the exception of closed areas where special regulations apply. (vi) During designated muzzleloader hunts, we allow archery equipment and muzzleloaders loaded with a single pro jectile; we prohibit breech-loading fire arms of any type. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(i), (iii), and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit trotlines, limb lines, jugs, seines, and traps. (iii) We allow frogging during the State bullfrog season. (iv) We open refuge waters to fishing March 1 through November 15, except Providence Ponds, which are closed 1 day prior to the beginning of waterfowl season until March 1. (i) Panther Swamp National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, mer ganser, coot, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing regulations: (i) Each person age 16 or older who is hunting or fishing must possess a valid Theodore Roosevelt Complex Annual Public Use Permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). (ii) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be in the presence and direct supervision of a Mississippi li censed or exempt hunter, age 21 or older. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (iii) Before hunting or fishing, all participants must display their Daily Visitor Information/Harvest Report Card (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) in plain view in their vehicle so VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00452 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 443 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.43 that the required information is read able. You must return all cards upon completion of the activity and before leaving the refuge. (iv) We prohibit all other public use on the refuge during all limited draw hunts. (v) Valid permit holders may inciden tally take opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria in any refuge hunt season with weapons legal for that hunt. Valid permit holders may inci dentally take feral hog during deer and turkey hunts only. (vi) We prohibit hunting or shooting into a 100-foot (30-meter (m)) zone along either side of pipelines, power line rights-of-way, designated roads, and trails, and around parking lots. It is considered hunting if you have a loaded weapon, if you have a nocked arrow while bow hunting, or if you are in an elevated tree stand or ground blind with a means to take, within these areas. (vii) Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material, and harvested water fowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) We allow the use of dogs for re trieving migratory birds. (ix) We allow goose, duck, merganser, and coot hunting beginning 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). (x) Beginning December 15 through March 1, we prohibit all entry into the Lower Twist and Carter Ponds area. (xi) During the State waterfowl sea son (except early teal season), water fowl hunting in Unit 1 will be on Mon days, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Wa terfowl hunting in Unit 2 will be on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays (see refuge brochure for details). (xii) We limit waterfowl hunters to 25 shotshells per person in the field. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, rac coon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(1)(i) through (vi) and (x) of this section apply. (ii) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing squirrel, quail, and raccoon, and for the February rabbit hunt. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(1)(i) through (vi) and (x) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (iii) Hunting or shooting within or adjacent to open fields or tree planta tions less than 5 feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. (iv) The refuge brochure provides deer check station locations and re quirements. Prior to leaving the ref uge, you must check all harvested deer at the nearest self-service check sta tion (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) following the posted instructions. (v) Hunters may possess and hunt from only one stand or blind. Hunters may place a deer stand or blind 48 hours prior to a hunt and must remove it within 48 hours after each designated hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter), with the exception of closed areas where special regulations apply. (vi) During designated muzzleloader hunts, we allow archery equipment and muzzleloaders loaded with a single pro jectile; we prohibit breech-loading fire arms of any type. (vii) We allow only shotguns with ap proved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) and archery equipment for turkey hunting. (viii) Limited draw hunts require a Limited Hunt Permit (FWS Form 3– 2439, Hunt Application—National Wild life Refuge System) assigned by ran dom computer drawing. At the end of the hunt, you must return the permit with information concerning the hunt to the refuge. Failure to return this permit will disqualify the hunter for any limited hunts the next year. (ix) We hold limited draw hunts for persons with disabilities in November, December, and/or January. We will VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00453 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 444 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.43 make hunt dates and permit applica tion procedures (electronic form) avail able at the Theodore Roosevelt Com plex headquarters. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(1)(i), (iii), (iv), and (x) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit trotlines, limb lines, jugs, seines, and traps. (iii) We allow frogging during the State bullfrog season. (j) Sam D. Hamilton Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, light and dark goose, merganser, woodcock, crow, gallinule (purple and common), snipe, and coot on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters and anglers must pur chase a North Mississippi Refuge Com plex Hunting/Fishing Permit (#606), available from the Mississippi Depart ment of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP). (ii) Youth hunters age 15 and younger and hunters age 65 and older are not re quired to obtain a North Mississippi Refuge Complex Hunting/Fishing Per mit (#606). (iii) Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material, and harvested game from the refuge by 1 p.m. each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset, except during raccoon hunts. Waterfowl hunt ers must exit the refuge no later than 1 p.m. (v) Each hunter must obtain a daily Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542). Hunters must display the card in plain view on the dashboard of the vehicle. Prior to leaving the refuge, hunters must complete the card and deposit it at one of the refuge information sta tions. Hunters must include all game harvested and if you harvest no game, report ‘‘0’’. We prohibit hunters pos sessing more than one Harvest Report at a time. (vi) We limit waterfowl hunters to 25 shotshells per person. (vii) Hunters must remove all per sonal property at the end of each day’s hunt from the Noxubee Wilderness Area (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap ter). Outside the Noxubee Wilderness Area, hunters may leave tree stands la beled with the hunter’s State hunting license number used for deer hunting. (viii) We allow hunting of waterfowl (duck, light and dark goose, merganser, coot, and gallinule) during State sea sons, including the State Light Goose Conservation Order, only on Wednes day and Saturdays ending at 12 p.m. (ix) We allow the use of dogs for re trieval of migratory and upland game only. (x) We allow incidental take of coy ote, beaver, nutria, skunk, fox, and feral hog during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, sub ject to applicable State seasons and regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, opos sum, and raccoon, and incidental take of coyote, fox, skunk, beaver, and nu tria, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), (vii), (ix), and (x) of this section apply. (ii) We allow raccoon and opossum hunting between the hours of legal sun set and legal sunrise. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer turkey, and in cidental take of feral hog, on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), (vii), and (x) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of buckshot on the refuge. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (iv) You may place one portable tree stand or ground blind for deer hunting on the refuge only during the open deer season. You must clearly label the stand or blind with your State hunting license number. (v) While climbing a tree, installing a tree stand that uses climbing aids, or VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00454 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 445 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.43 hunting from a tree stand on the ref uge, you must use a fall-arrest system (full body harness) that is manufac tured to the Treestand Manufacturer’s Association standards. (vi) Hunters may place deer stands on the refuge 7 days prior to the hunt, and hunters must remove deer stands no more than 7 days after the refuge’s deer season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The general sport fishing, boating, and bow fishing season extends from March 1 through October 31, except that we open the shoreline of Bluff Lake from the Bluff Lake Boardwalk to the visitor center, the entire Noxubee River, and all borrow pit areas along Highway 25 to fishing year round. (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (j)(1)(i) of this section applies. (iii) Anglers must keep boat travel at idle speed, and they must not create a wake when moving. (iv) When left unattended, anglers must tag fishing gear with their State fishing license number. Anglers must check all gear within 24 hours each day or remove these devices (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We allow trotlining on the refuge subject to the following conditions: (A) Anglers must label each end of the trotline floats with the owner’s State fishing license number. (B) We limit trotlines to one line per person, and we allow no more than two trotlines per boat. (C) Anglers must tend all trotlines every 24 hours, and must remove them when not in use (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (D) Trotlines must possess at least 6 inch (15.2-centimeter) cotton string leads. (vi) We allow jug fishing on the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (A) Anglers must label each jug with their State fishing license number. (B) Anglers must check all jugs every 24 hours, and must remove them when not in use (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vii) We prohibit bow fishing after legal sunset. (viii) We prohibit fishing tour naments on all refuge waters. (ix) We prohibit the taking of frogs, turtles, and crawfish (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (x) We prohibit using nets of any type to capture free-roaming fish or wild life. You may use a fishing net to re cover fish caught by hook and line. (xi) Outside the Noxubee Wilderness Area, anglers may leave trotlines and jugs used for fishing overnight if they are labeled with the angler’s State fish ing license number. (k) St. Catherine Creek National Wild life Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and woodcock on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting on Butler Lake, Salt Lake, and Gillard Lake from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon) on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (ii) We require that all hunters and anglers age 16 and older purchase an Annual Public Use Permit (electronic form). We require the refuge user to sign, certifying that you understand and will comply with all regulations, and carry this permit at all times while on the refuge. (iii) Hunters must remove harvested waterfowl, temporary blinds, and de coys used for duck hunting by 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We allow only portable blinds. (v) Hunters only may enter the ref uge no earlier than 4 a.m. and must exit the refuge by 2 hours after legal sunset. (vi) We allow no more than 25 shotshells per person in the field. (vii) We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 meters) of any petroleum facil ity or equipment, or refuge residences and buildings. (viii) We prohibit the use of handguns for hunting on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, beaver, nutria, and coyote in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow hunting shotguns, .22 caliber rimfire rifles or smaller, and muzzle-loading rifles under .38 caliber VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00455 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 446 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.43 shooting patched round balls. We pro hibit the possession of hunting with slugs, buckshot, or rifle hunting am munition larger than .22 rimfire. (ii) You must wear a hunter-orange hat and upper garment when hunting in open fields or reforested areas. (iii) We allow raccoon hunting only during the month of February from legal sunset to legal sunrise with the following conditions: (A) We require the use of dogs. (B) You may use only .22 caliber rim fire rifles for hunting. (iv) We allow the incidental take of raccoon, feral hog, beaver, nutria, and coyote when hunting migratory birds, upland game, big game species with firearms and archery equipment au thorized for use. (v) The conditions set forth at para graphs (k)(1)(ii) and (iv) through (vii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, lottery youth turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only still hunting. (ii) Hunters may take only one deer per day. (iii) You must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,226 square centi meters) of unbroken hunter orange as the outermost layer of clothing on the chest and back, and a hat or cap of un broken hunter orange. You must wear the solid-hunter-orange items while in the field. (iv) While hunting, all persons age 16 and younger must be in the presence and under direct supervision of a li censed or exempt hunter age 21 or older. (v) Youth gun hunts (ages 10 to 15) for deer and waterfowl will coincide with designated State youth hunts each year. Youth deer hunters may use any weapon deemed legal by the State ex cept for buckshot, which we prohibit. (vi) You may place stands up to 2 days prior to established hunting sea son dates, and you must remove them no more than 2 days after the hunting season closes (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). You must mark your stand with your State hunting license identifica tion number. We allow each hunter one portable stand or blind on the refuge. (vii) Refuge users must check all deer (name) taken prior to leaving the ref uge at one of the self-clearing check stations indicated on the map in the refuge public use brochure. (viii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (k)(1)(ii) and (iv) through (vii) and (k)(2)(iv) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow sport fishing from Feb ruary 1 through November 15. On those days, you may fish from 30 minutes be fore legal sunrise to 30 minutes after legal sunset only. (ii) On the Sibley Unit, we prohibit motorized boats north of the Ring Levee. Anglers may hand-launch boats in Swamp Lake during nonflood condi tions. (iii) An adult age 21 or older must su pervise youth age 15 and younger who may fish in the Kid’s Pond. We prohibit adults from fishing in this pond. (iv) We allow bow fishing. (v) We prohibit taking alligator gar. (vi) We prohibit crawfishing. (vii) We prohibit commercial fishing. (viii) We prohibit possession of trotline equipment, including limb lines, nets, traps, yo-yos, and/or jugs. (ix) The condition set forth at para graph (k)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (l) Tallahatchie River National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, geese, mer ganser, coot, rail, snipe, woodcock, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) All hunters age 16 and older must possess a North Mississippi NWR hunt ing permit (code 606, available from the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks). While hunting on the refuge, all persons age 15 and younger (‘‘youth hunter’’) must be in the presence and under the direct su pervision of a licensed or exempt hun ter age 21 or older. A hunter super vising a youth hunter must hold all re quired licenses and permits. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge at 4 a.m. and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset except during raccoon and frog hunts. (iii) We allow hunting of waterfowl (ducks, teal, mergansers, coot, and geese), rail, and snipe, including under VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00456 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 447 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.43 the Light Goose Conservation Order, only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays ending at 12 p.m. (noon). (iv) Each hunter must obtain a daily Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542). You must display the card in plain view on the dashboard of your vehicle so that the State-issued license number is readable. Prior to leaving the refuge, you must complete the card and de posit it at one of the refuge informa tion stations. Include all game har vested, and if you harvest no game, re port ‘‘0.’’ We prohibit hunters pos sessing more than one Harvest Report at a time. (v) It is unlawful to hunt from or shoot into the 100-foot (30.5-meter) zone along either side of designated roads and parking lots. (vi) We allow the use of dogs on the refuge when hunting migratory game birds and upland game. We prohibit the use of dogs during big game hunts. (vii) You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, other personal property, and lit ter from the hunting area following each morning’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (viii) We allow no more than 25 shotshells per person in the field. (ix) We allow the take of beavers, coyotes, nutria, and feral hogs during daylight hours only during any open season with weapons and ammunition legal for that season. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, nu tria and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (l)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), (v), and (ix) of this section apply. (ii) All hunters using shotguns for small game must use approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (l)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit dogs while hunting deer. We allow the use of dogs to hunt feral hog during designated hog sea sons. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (iv) We prohibit hunting or shooting across any open, fallow, or planted field. (v) We allow valid permit holders to possess and hunt from one portable stand or blind on the refuge. You must permanently and legibly write your State hunting license number on all stands on the refuge. Stands left on the area do not reserve the hunting loca tions. You may place stands up to 7 days prior to the hunt, and you must remove them no more than 7 days after the refuge’s deer season closes (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Ground blinds may not be placed within mowed trails. (vi) Hunters using climbing tree stands must use a fall-arrest system manufactured to Treestand Manufac turer’s Association standards. (vii) We prohibit the use of buckshot on the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the use or possession of alcoholic beverages while fishing. (ii) We prohibit possession or use of jugs, seines, nets, hand-grab baskets, slat traps/baskets, or any other similar devices. (iii) We prohibit commercial fishing of any kind. (iv) We only allow trotlines, yo-yos, limb lines, crawfish traps, or any other similar devices for recreational use. You must tag or mark these devices with the angler’s State fishing license number written in waterproof ink, leg ibly inscribed or legibly stamped on the tag. You must attend these devices a minimum of once every 24 hours. When not attended, you must remove them from the refuge (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit snagging or attempt ing to snag fish. (vi) We allow frogging and craw fishing. (m) Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00457 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 448 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.43 hunting of duck, goose, merganser, coot, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) Each person age 16 or older who is hunting or fishing must possess a valid Theodore Roosevelt Complex Annual Public Use Permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). (ii) All youth hunters age 15 and younger must be in the presence and direct supervision of a Mississippi li censed or exempt hunter, age 21 or older. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (iii) Before hunting or fishing, all participants must display their Daily Visitor Information/Harvest Report Card (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) in plain view in their vehicle so that the required information is read able. You must return all cards upon completion of the activity and before leaving the refuge. (iv) We prohibit all other public use on the refuge during all limited draw hunts. (v) Valid permit holders may inciden tally take opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria in any refuge hunt season with weapons legal for that hunt. Valid permit holders may inci dentally take feral hog during deer hunts only. (vi) We prohibit hunting or shooting into a 100-foot (30.5-meter (m)) zone along either side of pipelines, power line rights-of-way, designated roads, and trails, and around parking lots. It is considered hunting if you have a loaded weapon, if you have a nocked arrow while bow hunting, or if you are in an elevated tree stand or ground blind with a means to take, within these areas. (vii) Hunters must remove all decoys, blind material, and harvested water fowl from the area no later than 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) We allow the use of dogs for re trieving migratory birds. (ix) We allow goose, duck, merganser, and coot hunting beginning 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). (x) We limit waterfowl hunters to 25 shotshells per person in the field. (xi) Limited draw hunts require a Limited Hunt Permit (FWS Form 3– 2439, Hunt Application—National Wild life Refuge System) assigned by ran dom computer drawing. At the end of the hunt, you must return the permit with information concerning that hunt to the refuge. Failure to return this permit will disqualify the hunter for any limited hunts the next year. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, coyote, beaver, bobcat, and nutria on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(i) through (vi) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing squirrel and raccoon, and for the February rabbit hunt. (iii) We allow rabbit hunting on the Brown Tract of Theodore Roosevelt Na tional Wildlife Refuge that is managed by Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(i) through (vi) and (xi) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (iii) Hunting or shooting within or adjacent to open fields or tree planta tions less than 5 feet (1.5 m) in height must be from a stand a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) above the ground. (iv) The refuge brochure provides deer check station locations and re quirements. Prior to leaving the ref uge, you must check all harvested deer at the nearest self-service check sta tion (Harvest Report, FWS Form 3– 2542) following the posted instructions. (v) Hunters may possess and hunt from only one stand or blind. Hunters may place a deer stand or blind 48 hours prior to a hunt, and must remove it within 48 hours after each designated hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter), with the exception of closed areas where special regulations apply. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00458 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 449 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.44 (vi) During designated muzzleloader hunts, we allow archery equipment and muzzleloaders loaded with a single pro jectile; we prohibit breech-loading fire arms of any type. (vii) Limited draw hunts require a Limited Hunt Permit (FWS Form 3– 2439, Hunt Application—National Wild life Refuge System) assigned by ran dom computer drawing. At the end of the hunt, you must return the permit with information concerning the hunt to the refuge. Failure to return this permit will disqualify the hunter for any limited hunts the next year. (viii) We allow white-tailed deer hunting on the Brown Tract of Theo dore Roosevelt National Wildlife Ref uge that is managed by Yazoo National Wildlife Refuge. (4) [Reserved] [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54120, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48868, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.44 Missouri. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Big Muddy National Fish and Wild life Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: You must remove all your blinds, boats, and decoys from the refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter), except for blinds made entirely of marsh vege tation. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: On the 131-acre mainland unit of Boone’s Crossing, we allow up land game hunting with archery meth ods only. On Johnson Island, we allow hunting of game animals during State wide seasons using archery methods or shotguns using shot no larger than BB. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow only portable tree stands from September 1 through January 31. Hunters must place their State Con servation number on their stands. (ii) On the Boone’s Crossing Unit, in cluding Johnson Island, we allow deer and turkey hunters with archery meth ods only. (iii) On the Cora Island Unit, we allow deer hunting with archery meth ods only. We restrict hunting for other game on this unit to shotgun only with shot no larger than BB. (iv) For wild turkey hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You must operate all motorized boats at no-wake speed. (b) Clarence Cannon National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You must register at the hunter sign-in/out station and record the sex and age of deer harvested on the Har vest Report (FWS Form 3–2542). (ii) We prohibit shooting at deer that are on any portion of the main perim eter levee. (iii) If you are assigned a specific blind location, you may hunt only from that location. (iv) We allow use of portable stands, but hunters must remove them at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (v) You must remove all boats, blinds, blind materials, stands, plat forms, scaffolds, and other hunting equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (ii) We allow only boat fishing, ex cept that we allow bank fishing during managed refuge special events. (iii) Anglers must remove all boats and fishing equipment at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (c) Great River National Wildlife Ref uge. Refer to § 32.32(e) for regulations. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00459 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 450 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.44 (d) Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of light goose on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting of light geese only during the spring conservation order season. (ii) We require hunters to have a Spe cial Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–C), and all hunters must hunt with a guide. (iii) We allow the guide and hunters into the hunt boundary up to 2 hours prior to legal shooting time. (iv) Hunting ends at 1 p.m. (v) We allow dogs while hunting, pro vided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (vi) We allow portable blinds and de coys at the discretion of the guide. (vii) We prohibit pit blinds. (viii) We prohibit retrieving crippled geese outside of the hunt boundary, in cluding adjacent private land. This in cludes retrieval by dogs. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We require a valid State-managed hunt unit permit to hunt deer on the refuge. (ii) We allow only muzzleloader hunt ing. (iii) We require hunters to check in and out of the refuge. (iv) You must remove your stand(s) from the refuge at the end of the man aged deer hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You may take fish, amphibians, reptiles, and crustaceans only with a hand-held pole and line or rod and reel. (e) Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.32(i) for regulations. (f) Mingo National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow waterfowl hunting in Pool 7 and Pool 8 subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs for water fowl hunting, provided the dogs are under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) We allow waterfowl hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1 p.m. (iii) You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, and blind materials brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap ter). (iv) We require hunters to go through the Missouri Department of Conserva tion daily draw process at Duck Creek Conservation Area to hunt in Pool 7 and Pool 8. (v) We require hunters to read our refuge hunting brochure that contains a hunting permit (signed brochure). We require hunters to sign and carry the permit/brochure while hunting. (vi) We allow the take of feral hog at any time, and bobcat when in season, while legally hunting others species on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, raccoon, and bob cat in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(v) and (vi) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunter access from 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting time until 11⁄2 hours after legal shooting time. (iii) We require that all hunters com plete a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3– 2542) located at the exit kiosks prior to exiting the refuge. (iv) We allow squirrel hunting from the State opening day until the day be fore the State opening of archery deer season. (v) Archery hunters may take squir rel, raccoon, and bobcat while in sea son and feral hog anytime while arch ery deer hunting. (vi) We allow raccoon hunting by spe cial use permit during the Statewide raccoon season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(iii), (v), and (vi) and (f)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) We require that all hunters com plete the Harvest Report (FWS Form 3– 2542) located at the exit kiosks prior to exiting the refuge. (iii) We allow archery hunting for deer and turkey during the fall season. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00460 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 451 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.44 (iv) We allow spring turkey hunting. You may only use or possess approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey. (v) We allow archery hunting in the Expanded General Hunt Area through October 31. (vi) We allow portable tree stands. You may place a portable tree stand no earlier than 2 weeks before the State archery deer season, and you must re move it no later than 2 weeks after the State archery deer season (see § 27.93 of this chapter), except that in the Ex panded General Hunt Area, you must remove all personal property at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). A tree stand left on the refuge must be labeled with hunter’s conservation identification number. (vii) We allow only one tree stand per deer hunter. (viii) Hunters may use boats to ac cess the hunt area. (ix) We require hunters to apply for managed deer hunts through the Mis souri Department of Conservation internet draw. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Except as provided under para graph (f)(4)(ii) of this section, we allow fishing from March 1 through Sep tember 30, from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset, on all refuge waters. (ii) We allow fishing year-round from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset on Red Mill Pond, Mingo River (south of Ditch 6 Road), Stanley Creed, May Pond, Fox Pond, and Ditches 1, 2, 3, 6, 10, and 11. (iii) We allow the use of electric trolling motors outside the Mingo Wil derness. (iv) We require the removal of watercraft from the refuge at the end of each day’s fishing activity (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We allow anglers to take nongame fish by nets and seines for personal use only from March 1 through September 30. (vi) Anglers must attend trammel and gill nets at all times and plainly label them with the angler’s conserva tion identification (ID) number. (vii) We only allow the use of trotlines, throwlines, limb lines, bank lines, and jug lines from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. Anglers must mark each line with their conservation ID number. (viii) We allow the take of common snapping turtle and soft-shelled turtle using only pole and line. We require all anglers to immediately release all alli gator snapping turtles. (g) Swan Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, dove, rail, snipe, and woodcock on the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We require the Missouri Depart ment of Conservation ‘‘Green Card’’ while hunting waterfowl. (ii) We require Missouri Department of Conservation ‘‘White Cards’’ while dove hunting. (iii) You must follow designated check-in and check-out procedures. (iv) We only allow waterfowl hunting during designated days of the water fowl seasons, late goose season, and Spring Conservation Order season. (v) We restrict hunting hours to des ignated times on designated units. You must remove all equipment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) and exit units by 1 p.m. (vi) During the Spring Conservation Order season, you may leave decoys and blinds overnight in your assigned unit. (vii) You may hunt only in your as signed designated area. We assign des ignated areas to hunters at the check station. (viii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ix) We restrict hunting units to par ties no larger than four, unless other wise designated. (x) We allow hand-pulled carts. (xi) You must park vehicles in des ignated parking areas. (xii) We prohibit hunting or shooting on, across, or within 100 feet (30.5 me ters) of a service road, parking lot, or designated trail. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00461 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 452 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.45 (i) The condition set forth at para graph (g)(1)(xii) of this section applies. (ii) We allow shotguns, handguns, and rimfire .22 caliber rifles. (iii) You may not access the refuge from neighboring private or public lands. (iv) We restrict hunting use hours on designated hunting units. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and wild turkey on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(iii) and (g)(2)(iii) of this section apply. (ii) For wild turkey hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field. (iii) On the refuge, we allow hunting of white-tailed deer subject to the fol lowing conditions: (A) We require a Missouri Depart ment of Conservation Permit, along with Missouri Department of Conserva tion hunter identification tags and parking permits (name/address/phone number), to hunt during the managed deer hunt. (B) You must participate in a pre hunt orientation for managed deer hunts. (C) You must hunt in designated areas during designated times. (D) We allow entry onto the refuge 1 hour prior to shooting hours during managed deer hunts. You must be off the refuge 1 hour after shooting hours, unless the refuge manager or designee has given you permission to stay on the refuge until a later time. (E) We prohibit shooting from, across, or within 100 feet (30.5 meters (m)) of a service road, public road, parking lot, or designated trail unless authorized by the refuge manager. (F) We allow use of portable tree stands and blinds during managed deer hunts, and you must remove them at designated times (see § 27.93 of this chapter). You must attach your con servation identification number to all stands and blinds. During managed firearms hunts, you must mark en closed hunting blinds and stands with hunter orange visible from all sides. (G) During special hunts, one non hunting assistant may accompany youth or hunters with disabilities. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing on the refuge only during refuge open hours. (ii) The Taylor Point area of Elk Creek is open to fishing year-round during daylight hours. Anglers may ac cess this area by a refuge road (FHWA Route 100) off of State Highway E. (iii) We allow only nonmotorized boats on refuge waters, except that an glers may use motor boats on the Sil ver Lake impoundment. No wake ap plies to all waters on the refuge. (iv) Anglers must remove all boats from the refuge at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (h) Two Rivers National Wildlife Ref uge. Refer to § 32.32(k) for regulations. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 86 FR 48871, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.45 Montana. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Benton Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, swan, and coot in designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunters to enter and re main in open hunting areas 2 hours be fore legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) Hunters with a documented mo bility disability may reserve an acces sible blind in advance by contacting the refuge office. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and gray partridge in des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section applies. (3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge. (b) Benton Lake Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00462 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 453 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.45 hunting on designated areas of the dis trict. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow the hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, gray partridge, coyote, skunk, red fox, raccoon, hare, rabbit, and tree squirrel on designated areas of the dis trict. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district. (c) Black Coulee National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You must remove all boats, decoys, port able blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the refuge for blind construction by legal sunset each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: Fox and coyote hunters may only use centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, or shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated portions of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands, portable blinds, and free standing elevated platforms on the ref uge from August 15 through December 15. (ii) You must visibly mark portable tree stands, portable blinds, and free standing elevated platforms with your automated licensing system (ALS) number. (4) [Reserved] (d) Bowdoin National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You must possess and carry a ref uge Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3– 1383–G) to hunt fox and coyotes. (ii) Fox and coyote hunters may only use centerfire rifles, rimfire rifles, or shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). (iii) Any person hunting or accom panying a hunter must wear a min imum of 400 square inches (2,581 square centimeters) of hunter orange (fluores cent) material above the waist, visible at all times. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (e) Bowdoin Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the district. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following conditions: (i) You may leave portable tree stands, portable blinds, and free standing elevated platforms on water fowl production areas (WPAs) from Au gust 15 through December 15. (ii) You must label portable tree stands, portable blinds, and free standing elevated platforms with your automated licensing system (ALS) number. The label must be legible from the ground. (iii) We only allow the use of archery, muzzleloader (as governed by State regulations), or shotgun on the McNeil Slough WPA and Hammond WPA. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district. (f) Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds, turkey, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: We allow coyote hunting from the first day of antelope rifle season through March 1 annually. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk, pronghorn, white-tailed deer, mule deer, and mountain lion on VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00463 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 454 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.45 designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of portable blinds and stands. (ii) We limit each hunter to three stands or blinds. The hunter must have their automated licensing system (ALS) number visibly marked on the stand(s) or blind(s). (iii) You may install portable stands and blinds no sooner than August 1, and you must remove them by Decem ber 15 of each year (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) Mountain lion hunting will fol low State-established dates for the archery-only and fall seasons. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (g) Charles M. Russell Wetland Man agement District—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: You must remove all watercraft and personal equipment following each day of hunting (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game bird hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: You must remove your tree stand(s) from the refuge after each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: An glers must remove all motor boats and other personal equipment at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (h) Creedman Coulee National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (i) Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow only upland game bird hunting on des ignated areas of the refuge. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (j) Hewitt Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You must remove all boats, decoys, port able blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the refuge for blind construction by legal sunset each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated portions of the refuge subject to the following condition: Fox and coyote hunters may use only centerfire rifles, rim-fire ri fles, or shotguns with approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands, portable blinds, and free standing elevated platforms on the ref uge from August 15 through December 15. (ii) You must visibly mark portable tree stands, portable blinds, and free standing elevated platforms with your automated licensing system (ALS) number. (4) [Reserved] (k) Lake Mason National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (l) Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00464 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 455 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.45 swan, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, sage grouse, gray partridge, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (m) Lamesteer National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Hunters must obtain landowner permission be fore hunting on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: Hunters must obtain landowner permission before hunting on the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: Hunters must obtain landowner permission before hunting on the ref uge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: An glers must obtain landowner permis sion before fishing on the refuge. (n) Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) You must hunt from an estab lished blind. (ii) Legal entry time into the hunting area is no earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours. All hunters must exit the hunting area no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours. (iii) We prohibit wildlife observation, scouting, and loitering during water fowl hunting season at the waterfowl hunting area parking lot and on the refuge road leading to the waterfowl hunting area parking lot. (iv) We close the waterfowl hunting area to waterfowl hunting on Mondays and Thursdays. (v) Each hunter must set the appro priate blind selector (metal flip tag) before and after hunting. (vi) We prohibit attempting to ‘‘re serve’’ a blind for use later in the day by depositing a vehicle or other equip ment on the refuge. A hunter must be physically present in the hunting area in order to use a blind. The exceptions are blinds 2 and 7, which may be re served for hunters with disabilities. (vii) No more than four hunters or in dividuals may use a blind at one time. (viii) You must conduct all hunting from within the hunting blind. (ix) All hunters must have a visible means of retrieving waterfowl such as a float tube, waders, or a dog capable of retrieving. (x) We prohibit falconry hunting. (xi) We allow the use of a portable ground blind within the immediate mowed area around field blind #13. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of turkey on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow arch ery hunting of white-tailed deer on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit wildlife observation, scouting, and loitering at access points and parking areas. (ii) Hunters may only enter the hunt area 2 hours prior to legal hunting hours and must exit no later than 2 hours after legal hunting hours. (iii) We allow archery hunting in the waterfowl hunting area in September, except during the youth waterfowl hunt weekend. We will allow archery hunting on Mondays and Thursdays in the waterfowl hunting area during wa terfowl hunting season. (iv) We allow the use of portable tree stands or ground blinds. You must at tach a tag displaying the owner’s auto mated licensing system (ALS) number to each tree stand and/or ground blind you place on the refuge. (v) Hunters may not enter or retrieve deer from closed areas of the refuge without the consent of an authorized official. (vi) Hunters with a documented mo bility 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 (FWS Form 3–1383–G). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00465 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 456 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.45 (vii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (o) Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of turkey and mountain grouse on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow use of riding or pack stock on designated access routes through the refuge to access off-refuge lands as identified in the public use leaflet. (ii) We prohibit retrieval of game in areas closed to hunting without a ref uge retrieval permit. (iii) We allow portable or temporary blinds and tree stands. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk, white-tailed deer, and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (o)(2)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) The first week of the archery elk and deer hunting season and the first week of the general elk and deer hunt ing season are open only to youth hunters (ages 12 to 15). A nonhunting adult age 18 or older must accompany the youth hunter in the field. (iii) Persons assisting disabled hunt ers must not be afield with a hunting firearm, bow, or other hunting device. (4) [Reserved] (p) Medicine Lake National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, duck, goose, sandhill crane, tundra swan, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, partridge, sharp tailed grouse, coyote, red fox, and white-tailed jackrabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: We allow hunting of coyote, red fox, and white-tailed jack rabbit during daylight hours from No vember 15 through March 31. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and antelope on designated areas of the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (q) Ninepipe National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge as governed by joint State and Confed erated Salish and Kootenai Tribal reg ulations for non-members and Confed erated Salish and Kootenai Tribal reg ulations for members of the Confed erated Salish and Kootenai Tribe sub ject to the following condition: We pro hibit the use of lead or lead-based tack le. (r) Northeast Montana Wetland Man agement District—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands and freestanding elevated platforms on waterfowl production areas (WPAs) from August 25 through February 15. (ii) You must label portable tree stands and freestanding elevated plat forms with your automated licensing system (ALS) number so that the num ber is legible from the ground. (4) [Reserved] (s) Northwest Montana Wetland Man agement District—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict as governed by State law (Flat head County waterfowl production areas (WPAs)) and joint State and Con federated Salish and Kootenai Tribal regulations for non-members and Con federated Salish and Kootenai Tribal regulations for members of the Confed erated Salish and Kootenai Tribe (Lake VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00466 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 457 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.45 County WPAs), subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, portable blinds (including those made of native materials), boat blinds, and all other personal property at the end of each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) We allow the use of hunting dogs when hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district as governed by State law (Flathead County WPAs) and joint State and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal regulations for non members and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal regulations for mem bers of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe (Lake County WPAs), subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit hunting with a shot gun capable of holding more than three shells. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (t)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district as follows: (i) We allow big game hunting on Flathead County WPAs as governed by State law and subject to the following conditions: (A) The conditions set forth at para graphs (t)(1)(i) and (t)(2)(i) of this sec tion apply. (B) We restrict hunting on Flathead, Blasdel, and Batavia WPAs to hunting with archery equipment, shotgun, tra ditional handgun, muzzleloader, or crossbow only. (ii) We allow big game hunting on Lake County WPAs as governed by joint State and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal regulations for non-members and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal regulations for members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on all WPAs throughout the dis trict as governed by State law (Flat head County WPAs) and joint State and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal regulations for non-members and Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribal regulations for members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe (Lake County WPAs). (t) Pablo National Wildlife Refuge. (1)– (3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge as governed by joint State and Confed erated Salish and Kootenai Tribal reg ulations for non-members and Confed erated Salish and Kootenai Tribal reg ulations for members of the Confed erated Salish and Kootenai Tribe sub ject to the following condition: We pro hibit the use of lead or lead-based lures or sinkers. (u) Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must remove all blinds, decoys, shell casings, and other per sonal equipment from the refuge each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap ter). (ii) We prohibit the use of motorized decoys. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, elk, moose, and pronghorn antelope on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We limit the number of hunters per day during the general big game season for the area north of South Val ley Road, south of Red Rock River Mash, and west of Upper Red Rock Lake to the west refuge boundary. We close this area to hunting by other big game hunters during the general big game season. We select the hunters per day by annual lottery. (ii) You may hire outfitters or ranch ers for the retrieval of big game only. (iii) We prohibit use of wheeled game carts or other mechanical transpor tation devices for game retrieval on portions of the refuge designated as Wilderness Area. (iv) We prohibit horses north of South Valley Road except for the re trieval of big game. We only allow horses for back-country access to the Centennial Mountains south of South Valley Road. We require the use of cer tified weed-free hay or pellets in refuge parking lots and on refuge roads or trails. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00467 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 458 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.46 (v) We prohibit hunting and/or shoot ing from or onto refuge lands from within 50 yards (45 meters) of the cen terline of any public road open to mo torized vehicles. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may only use pole and line or rod and reel to fish on the refuge. (ii) We prohibit the use of felt-soled wading boots on all refuge waters. (iii) We prohibit the use or possession of lead sinkers or any lead fishing prod uct while fishing. (v) Swan River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: We allow the use of dogs while hunting mi gratory birds. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow arch ery hunting of bear, elk, white-tailed deer, and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow the use of portable blinds and stands. (ii) We limit each hunter to one stand or blind. The hunter must have their automated licensing system (ALS) number visibly marked on the stand or blind. (iii) You may install portable stands and blinds no sooner than August 1, and you must remove them by Decem ber 15 of each year (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit hunting of black bear during the State spring season. (v) We prohibit hunting bear with dogs. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (w) UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds and coy ote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow coyote hunting from the first day of antelope rifle season through March 1 annually. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk, pronghorn, white-tailed deer, mule deer, and mountain lion on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of portable blinds and stands. (ii) We limit each hunter to three stands or blinds. The hunter must have their automated licensing system (ALS) number visibly marked on the stand(s) or blind(s). (iii) You may install portable stands and blinds no sooner than August 1, and you must remove them by Decem ber 15 of each year (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) Mountain lion hunting will fol low State-established dates for the archery-only and fall seasons. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (x) War Horse National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on des ignated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas of the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54124, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48871, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57130, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.46 Nebraska. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Boyer Chute National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset along the im mediate shoreline and including the high bank of the Missouri River. You may access the hunting area by water or, if by land, only within the public use area of the Island Unit. (ii) You must remove all blinds and decoys at the conclusion of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00468 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 459 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.46 (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The refuge manager will annually determine and publish hunting season dates and include them in the refuge access permit (signed brochure). (ii) You must possess and carry a ref uge access permit (signed brochure) at all times while in the hunting area. (iii) We allow hunters in the des ignated areas from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (iv) We allow two portable tree stands/blinds per hunter within the hunt area. Of those, only one stand/ blind can be left on the refuge from 1 week prior to the start of the des ignated hunt season to 1 week after the end of the designated hunt season. (v) You must plainly label unat tended stands and blinds with the full name and/or hunting license number of the owner. Labels must be visible from ground level. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow personally attended hook and line fishing and archery fish ing (rough fish only) from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, float lines, bank lines, or setlines. (iii) We prohibit digging or seining for bait. (iv) We prohibit the take or posses sion of turtles or frogs (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (v) Anglers may use no more than two lines and two hooks per line. (b) Crescent Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, crow, dove, duck, goose, merganser, rail, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) We allow the use of dogs. (iii) We open the refuge to hunting from September 1 through March 15. (iv) We prohibit publicly organized hunts unless authorized under a Spe cial Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–C). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail and jack rabbit, coyote, porcupine, prairie dog, State defined furbearers, ring-necked pheas ant, and prairie grouse on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow electronic calls for coy ote and furbearer hunting. (iii) Coyotes and all furbearers or their parts, if left in the field, must be left at least 50 yards away from any road, trail, or building. Otherwise, hunters must remove them from the refuge. (iv) Shooting hours are from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i), (iii), and (iv) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise and remain until 1 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We open Blue, Smith, Crane, and Island Lake to fishing year-round. We close all other refuge lakes to fishing. (iii) We prohibit leaving temporary shelters used for fishing overnight on the refuge. (c) Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, crow, dark goose, dove, duck, light goose, rail, snipe, teal, and woodcock on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters and anglers may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) We allow access from designated areas of the refuge. (iii) You must remove all blinds and decoys at the conclusion of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting August 1 through April 30. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of badger, bobcat, coyote, fox, VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00469 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 460 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.46 long-tailed weasel, mink, opossum, prairie dog, porcupine, rabbit, hare, raccoon, skunk, squirrel, woodchuck, State-defined furbearers, greater prai rie chicken, grouse, partridge, pheas ant, quail, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow hunting with muzzle loader, archery, shotgun, and falconry. (iii) You may only possess nontoxic shot when hunting turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (iv) Shooting hours for coyote, prai rie dog, porcupine, woodchuck, and State-defined furbearers are 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, elk, and pronghorn ante lope on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting only with muz zleloader and archery equipment. (iii) We allow portable tree stands and ground blinds to be used from Au gust 16 through January 31. (iv) We allow muzzleloader deer hunt ing subject to the following condition: Hunters must possess a refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Appli cation—National Wildlife Refuge Sys tem) and comply with all of its terms and conditions. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on Minnechaduza Creek and on the Niobrara River, downstream from the Cornell Dam, subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of limb or set lines. (iii) We prohibit the take of baitfish, reptiles, and amphibians. (iv) We prohibit use or possession of alcoholic beverages while fishing on refuge lands and waters. (d) John W. and Louise Seier National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, crow, dark goose, dove, duck, light goose, merganser, rail, snipe, teal, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) Hunters may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) You must remove all blinds and decoys at the conclusion of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs August 1 through April 31. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of badger, bobcat, coyote, fox, long-tailed weasel, mink, opossum, prairie dog, porcupine, rabbit, hare, raccoon, skunk, squirrel, woodchuck, State-defined furbearers, greater prai rie chicken, grouse, partridge, pheas ant, quail, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) You may only possess nontoxic shot when hunting turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (iii) Shooting hours for coyote, prai rie dog, porcupine, woodchuck, and State-defined furbearers are 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, elk, and pronghorn ante lope on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (d)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We allow portable tree stands and ground blinds to be used from August 16 through January 31. (4) [Reserved] (e) North Platte National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow youth hunting of pheasant, porcupine, prairie dog, rabbit, State-defined furbearers, squirrel, turkey, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We close the Lake Alice Unit to all public entry from November 1 through January 14, and we close the Minatare and Winters Creek Units to all public entry from October 15 through January 14. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00470 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 461 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.46 (ii) Hunters must be 15 years of age or younger (‘‘youth hunters’’). A li censed hunter 19 years of age or older (‘‘adult guide’’) must accompany youth hunters. Adult guides must not hunt or carry firearms. (iii) We close the refuge to public use from legal sunset to legal sunrise. Youth hunters and adult guides may enter the designated hunting area 1 hour prior to legal sunrise. (iv) We allow the use of dogs for hunting upland game. (3) Big game hunting. We allow arch ery hunting of mule deer and white tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(2)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We close the refuge to public use from legal sunset to legal sunrise. How ever, archery deer hunters may enter the designated hunting area 1 hour prior to legal sunrise and remain until 1 hour after legal sunset. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (f) Rainwater Basin Wetland Manage ment District—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting, except that we prohibit hunt ing with dogs from May 1 to July 31. (ii) We prohibit exercising, running, or training dogs from May 1 to July 31. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this sec tion apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this sec tion apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district. (g) Valentine National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, crow, dove, dark goose, duck, light goose, merganser, rail, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow hunter access from 2 hours before legal sunrise to 2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) We allow the use of dogs. (iii) We prohibit shooting from a motor vehicle or across any refuge roadway or right-of-way. (iv) You must remove all blinds and decoys at the conclusion of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, coyote, partridge, prairie chicken, quail, ring neck pheasant, State-defined furbearers, sharp-tailed grouse, squir rel, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow coyote and State-de fined furbearer hunting from Sep tember 1 to March 31. Shooting hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the use of dogs to hunt coyotes. (iv) We prohibit the use of bait to hunt coyotes. (v) You may only possess nontoxic shot when hunting turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk, white-tailed deer, mule deer, and pronghorn antelope on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow portable tree stands and ground blinds to be used from August 16 through January 31. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise and remain 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit the take of reptiles, amphibians, and minnows (see § 27.21 of this chapter), with the exception that you may take bullfrogs on refuge lakes open to fishing. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54124, Aug. 31, 2020] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00471 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 462 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.47 § 32.47 Nevada. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Ash Meadows National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We only allow motorless boats or boats with electric motors on the ref uge hunting area during the migratory waterfowl hunting season. (ii) We open the refuge to the public from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail and rabbit on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (b) Desert National Wildlife Refuge. (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow hunting on designated days. (ii) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your vehicle. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of chukar and quail on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of bighorn sheep on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: We require bighorn sheep guides to obtain a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–C) prior to taking clients onto the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (c) Fallon National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, swan, coot, merganser, snipe, and dove on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow motorized and non motorized boats for hunting. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting game birds. (iii) We allow overnight stays while hunting subject to the following condi tions: (A) You may stay overnight only at designated sites within the refuge boundary. (B) We limit overnight stays to 4 con secutive nights at one location, and to 12 consecutive nights on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, rabbit, turkey, badg er, beaver, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow artificial lighting for hunting coyotes. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer and pronghorn on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (4) [Reserved] (d) Pahranagat National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow hunting on designated days. (ii) We only allow motorless boats or boats with electric motors on the ref uge hunting area during the migratory waterfowl hunting season. (iii) From October 1 to February 1, you may only possess shotshells in quantities of 25 or fewer when in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail and rabbit on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting on designated days. (ii) We allow hunting of jackrabbits only during the State cottontail sea son. (iii) You may not possess more than 25 shot shells while in the field once you have left your assigned parking lot or boat launch. (3) [Reserved] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00472 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 463 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.48 (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow fishing year-round, except that we close the North Marsh to all fishing from October 1 through February 1. (e) Ruby Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of dark goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may access the refuge from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) Hunters must remove all blind materials and decoys following each day’s hunt. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers may access the refuge from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) We allow fishing by wading and from personal flotation devices (float tubes) and bank fishing in designated areas. (iii) You may use only artificial lures in the Collection Ditch and adjoining spring ponds. (iv) We prohibit the possession of live or dead bait fish, any amphibians (in cluding frogs), and crayfish on the ref uge. (f) Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: We allow only portable blinds and tem porary blinds constructed of synthetic material. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, grouse, and chukar on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, antelope, and bighorn sheep on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) 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 State-issued hunting permit. (ii) You must remove blinds within 24 hours of harvesting an animal or at the end of the permittee’s legal season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) You must label blinds with your State hunting license and permit num bers. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (g) Stillwater National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, swan, coot, merganser, snipe, and dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting game birds. (ii) We allow overnight stays while hunting subject to the following condi tions: (A) You may stay overnight only at designated sites within the refuge boundary. (B) We limit overnight stays to 4 con secutive nights at one location, and to 12 consecutive nights on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, rabbit, turkey, badg er, beaver, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Approved methods of take include shotgun and federally approved non lead shot, bow and arrow, and falconry. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (iii) The condition set forth at para graph (g)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer and pronghorn on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Approved methods of take include shotgun, muzzle-loading rifle, and bow and arrow. (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (g)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (4) [Reserved] [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54126, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48871, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.48 New Hampshire. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Great Bay National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00473 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 464 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.48 allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must access waterfowl hunt ing areas by boat launched from off refuge sites only. We prohibit overland access through the refuge. (ii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit hunters from dis charging a bow and arrow within 15 feet (4.5 meters), or a firearm within 200 feet (61 meters), of the traveled por tion of, or across, any refuge roads or trails. (ii) We allow hunting for deer during a 2-day hunt during the first weekend of the State’s firearms season subject to the following conditions: (A) We require hunters to have a lot tery-issued refuge firearms deer hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Appli cation—National Wildlife Refuge Sys tem) and to possess it at all times while scouting and hunting on the ref uge. (B) We allow scouting during the week prior to the first day of the fire arms deer hunt. (C) Hunters must check-in with ref uge personnel prior to entering the ref uge, and must check out with refuge personnel when exiting the refuge. (D) Hunters must register harvested deer at the refuge check station, if a refuge check station is offered. (E) Hunters must wear a minimum of 400 square inches (2,581 square centi meters) of solid-colored, blaze-orange clothing or material, in a visible man ner on the head, chest, and back. (iii) We allow archery deer and arch ery turkey hunting during the fall sea son subject to the following conditions: (A) We require hunters to have a lot tery-issued refuge hunt permit (Big/Up land Game Hunt Application, FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) and to possess it at all times while scouting and hunting on the refuge. (B) We allow scouting during the week prior to the season opening. (C) We prohibit archery hunting dur ing the 2-day deer firearms hunt, un less the hunter possesses the appro priate firearms deer hunt permit. (iv) We allow turkey hunting during the spring season subject to the fol lowing conditions: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(3)(iii)(A) and (B) of this section apply. (4) [Reserved] (b) Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, common snipe, and Amer ican woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations, except hunters using more than two dogs must possess a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) issued by the refuge manager. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, raccoon, wood chuck, red squirrel, eastern gray squir rel, porcupine, skunk, crow, snowshoe hare, muskrat, opossum, fisher, mink, weasel, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed grouse on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations, except hunters using more than two dogs must possess a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) issued by the refuge manager. (ii) We allow the training of dogs as governed by State regulations during daylight hours beginning August 1, if the trainer possesses a Special Use Per mit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) issued by the refuge manager. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow tree stands and blinds that are clearly marked with the own er’s State hunting license number. (iii) You must remove your tree stand(s) and blind(s) no later than 72 hours after the close of the season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00474 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 465 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.49 (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (c) Umbagog National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, snipe, coot, crow, and woodcock on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regu lations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of fox, raccoon, woodchuck, squirrel, porcupine, skunk, snowshoe hare, ring-necked pheasant, and ruffed grouse on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise the following day. (ii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of bear, white-tailed deer, coyote, wild turkey, and moose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) Hunters must retrieve all species harvested on the refuge. (iii) We allow temporary blinds and tree stands that are clearly marked with the owner’s State hunting license number. You may erect temporary blinds and tree stands no earlier than 14 days prior to the hunting season, and you must remove them within 14 days after the hunting season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54126, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48871, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.49 New Jersey. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Cape May National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of light goose, dark goose, duck, sea duck, gallinule, coot, rail, snipe, crow, and woodcock on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) The snipe and crow season on the refuge begins with the start of the State woodcock south zone season and continues through the end of the State snipe and crow seasons. (iii) We prohibit falconry. (iv) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise the following day. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, woodchuck, rab bit, squirrel, and pheasant on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i), (iii), and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We allow woodchuck hunting from the beginning of the State woodcock south zone season until the end of the State rabbit season. (iii) Coyote, fox, rabbit, squirrel, and pheasant seasons open at the beginning of the State woodcock south zone sea son and close in accordance with the State seasons for each species. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i), (iii), and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) Tree stands must be marked with the owner’s New Jersey conservation identification number. (iii) We allow turkey hunting during the State fall season. (iv) We require the use of nontoxic ammunition for turkey hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow fishing from 1 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We close the Atlantic Ocean por tion of the Two Mile Beach Unit annu ally to all access, including fishing, be tween April 1 and September 30. (iii) We prohibit fishing for, or pos session of, crab or shellfish on refuge lands. (b) Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, coot, VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00475 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 466 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.49 moorhen, and rail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to possess a signed refuge hunt permit (Migratory Bird Hunt Application FWS Form 3– 2439, Hunt Application—National Wild life Refuge System) at all times while scouting and hunting on the refuge. (ii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i) and (ii) of this sec tion apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) You must mark deer stands with the hunter’s New Jersey Conservation Identification Number. You must re move deer stands from the refuge at the end of the last day of the hunting season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle on the refuge. (c) Great Swamp National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of Canada goose on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) Hunters must obtain a refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439), and possess the signed refuge permit at all times while hunting or scouting on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote and fox on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We only allow the incidental take of coyote and fox during the refuge deer and turkey hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require the use of nontoxic shot while hunting wild turkey. (ii) We allow hunters to use sleds to retrieve deer in the Wilderness Area east of Long Hill/New Vernon Road. We prohibit wheeled game carriers in the Wilderness Area. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (4) [Reserved] (d) Supawna Meadows National Wild life Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of light goose, dark goose, duck, sea duck, gal linule, coot, crow, rail, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) We prohibit falconry. (iii) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise the following day. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, woodchuck, rab bit, squirrel, and pheasant on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow woodchuck hunting only during the State coyote and fox sea sons. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We require the use of nontoxic ammunition for turkey hunting. (iii) We allow archery hunting for white-tailed deer during all six State Deer Management Zone 63 seasons and on youth hunting days. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the taking of frogs and turtles from all nontidal waters VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00476 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 467 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.50 and refuge lands (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (ii) We allow fishing in designated nontidal waters from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sun set. (iii) We prohibit bow fishing in nontidal waters. (iv) We prohibit fishing for, or posses sion of, crab and shellfish on refuge lands. (e) Wallkill River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must obtain a refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Appli cation—National Wildlife Refuge Sys tem). We require hunters to possess a signed refuge hunt permit at all times while scouting and hunting on the ref uge. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal shooting time and must leave no later than 2 hours after legal shooting time. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, crow, ruffed grouse, opossum, raccoon, pheasant, chukar, rabbit/hare/jackrabbit, squir rel, and woodchuck on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise the following day. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, bear, and wild turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (iii) We require the use of nontoxic ammunition for turkey hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) At Owens Station Crossing and Hidden Ponds fishing areas, we allow catch-and-release fishing only. (ii) We allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the taking of am phibians and reptiles (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit minnow and bait trapping. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54127, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48871, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.50 New Mexico. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bitter Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose; duck; coot; mourning and white-winged dove; and sandhill crane on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We restrict hunting in the Middle Tract to the following times: (A) You may hunt only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the period when the State seasons that apply to the Middle Tract area are open. (B) You may hunt only until 1 p.m. on each hunt day. (ii) On the South Tract, we allow hunting only during special hunts (hunters with disabilities and/or youth hunters age 17 and younger). (iii) You must remove all waterfowl decoys and all temporary blinds/stands after each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail (scaled, Gambel’s, northern bobwhite, and Mon tezuma), Eurasian collared-dove, desert cottontail, and black-tailed jackrabbit on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00477 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 468 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.50 (i) We allow rabbit hunting on the North Tract only during the season that is concurrently open for quail hunting within the State. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (iii) We allow Eurasian collared-dove hunting on the North Tract only dur ing the season that is concurrently open for dove hunting within the State. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer, white-tailed deer, and feral hog on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may take feral hog (no bag limit) only while legally hunting deer and only with the weapon legal for deer on that day in that area. (ii) You must remove all temporary blinds/stands after each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) [Reserved] (b) Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, white-winged dove, and light goose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting of light goose in the North Special Hunt Area on dates to be determined by refuge staff. Hunt ers must possess a permit available through a lottery drawing (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). (ii) Hunting hours for mourning and white-winged dove are from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to legal sunset. Hunt ing hours for light goose are from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 12:00 p.m. (noon) Mountain Time. (iii) You must remove all spent shells and all other personal equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (v) We prohibit falconry on the ref uge. (vi) We allow the use of horses and pack stock in support of hunting in the East Hunt Unit only. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of scaled, Gambel’s, northern bobwhite, and Montezuma quail; cot tontail rabbit; black-tailed jackrabbit; and Eurasian collared-dove on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(iv) through (vi) of this section apply. (ii) Hunting hours are from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 after legal sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer, javelina, oryx, and bearded Rio Grande turkey on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(vi) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting of bearded Rio Grande turkey for youth hunters in the North Special Hunt Area and South Special Hunt Area during the State-es tablished youth hunt and on weekends April through May during the State-es tablished general spring turkey hunt. All hunters must fill out FWS Form 3– 2439 (Hunt Application—National Wild life Refuge System) and pay a fee. The permit is available through a lottery drawing. If selected, you must carry your refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3– 2439) at all times during the hunt. (iii) We allow hunting of bearded Rio Grande turkey on the Bajada Hunt Unit, East Hunt Unit, and West Hunt Unit during the general spring turkey season only, as defined by the State. You may take bearded Rio Grande tur key only with a method allowed within each refuge hunt unit. (iv) We allow incidental take of feral hog by those legally licensed for, and participating in, other big game hunt ing activities. You may take feral hog only with a method allowed within each refuge hunt unit. We prohibit the use of dogs for this activity. (v) In the Bajada Hunt Unit, we re strict the methods of take to bow and arrow, crossbow, and muzzleloader or muzzleloading shotguns only, as de fined by the State. In the East Hunt Unit and West Hunt Unit, we allow any legal weapon during State big game hunting designated dates. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from April 1 through September 30. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00478 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 469 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.50 (ii) We allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit trotlines, bow fish ing, seining, dip netting, and traps. (iv) We allow frogging for bullfrog on the refuge in areas that are open to fishing. We allow the use of hook and line, spears, gigs, and archery equip ment to take bullfrog. (c) Las Vegas National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and white winged dove and goose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (ii) Hunters must possess a permit (FWS Form 3–2439). (iii) We allow the hunting of dove from September 1 to September 30. (iv) We allow the hunting of goose on dates to be determined by refuge staff. (v) Shooting hours for geese are from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1 p.m. local time. (vi) We assign an aggregate bag limit for geese. (vii) We prohibit falconry on the ref uge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Eurasian collared-dove, desert cottontail, and Eastern cotton tail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), and (vii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow the hunting of Eurasian collared-dove and cottontail rabbits from September 1 to September 30. (iii) We allow only shotgun, muzzle loading shotgun firing shot, bow and arrow, and crossbow for hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow youth elk hunts on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) Hunters must attend a refuge hun ter orientation before hunting on the refuge. (ii) Hunters may be accompanied by a maximum of two non-hunting guests. (iii) Hunters are assigned a hunt unit. (4) [Reserved] (d) Maxwell National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from noon March 1 through October 31. (ii) We allow boats on Lake 13 only during the fishing season; boats must travel at trolling speed only. (e) San Andres National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of oryx or gemsbok (Oryx gazella) and desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis mexicana) on designated areas of the refuge as governed by White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) regulations subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters using livestock (i.e., horses or mules) must provide only cer tified weed-free feed to their animals while on the refuge. You must feed livestock weed-free feed exclusively for 3 days prior to arrival on the refuge. (ii) We allow all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use by hunters or members of their hunting party, for game retrieval only. ATVs must remain on designated roads. All vehicles, including trailers and ATVs, must be cleaned of mud, vegetation, and other debris prior to use on the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (f) Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, white winged dove, goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) In Units A and B, legal hunting hours begin from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise and will not extend past 1 p.m. on each hunt day. Hunters may access Units A and B from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. (ii) In Unit B, we allow waterfowl hunting from designated blinds only. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (iv) In Units A and B, the Corner stone Marsh Unit and Pintail blind, we require a Mobility-Impaired Certifi cation (per Mobility-Impaired Certifi cation in the State hunting rules and information pamphlet). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Gambel’s quail and Eur asian collared-dove on designated areas VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00479 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 470 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.51 of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(iii) and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) In the Rio Puerco Unit, legal hunting hours will run from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) We allow falcons to hunt dove in the Rio Puerco Unit only. (iv) We open to Eurasian collared dove hunting only during the State South Zone mourning and white winged dove season. (3)–(4) [Reserved] [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54127, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48872, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.51 New York. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Amagansett National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We seasonally close the refuge to sport fishing from April 1 to August 31. (b) Elizabeth A. Morton National Wild life Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (c) Great Thicket National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of wild turkey, white-tailed deer, and black bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) Hunters must obtain a refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). We require hunters to possess a signed refuge hunting permit at all times while scouting and hunting on the refuge. (ii) We prohibit the use of dogs. (iii) Hunters may access the refuge 2 hours before legal sunrise and must leave no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten deer into moving in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (v) We only allow archery hunting. (4) [Reserved] (d) Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, rail, coot, gallinule, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) For hunting of duck, goose, and coot: (A) We allow hunting on Saturday of the New York State Youth Days. (B) We allow hunting Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the regular waterfowl season, excluding opening day of deer firearms season. (C) We require proof of successful completion of the New York State wa terfowl identification course, the Iro quois nonresident waterfowl identifica tion course, or a suitable nonresident State waterfowl identification course. All hunters must show proof of success ful course completion each time they hunt. (D) We require a refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application— National Wildlife Refuge System). (E) We allow hunting from legal starting time until 12 p.m. (noon). We require hunters to return a completed Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) no later than 1 p.m. on the day of the hunt. (F) Hunters must remain in des ignated hunting areas, unless actively pursuing downed or crippled birds. (iii) For hunting of rail, gallinule, snipe, and woodcock, we allow hunting during the State seasons east of Sour Springs Road by all hunters, except we close rail, gallinule, snipe and woodcock hunting during refuge water fowl hunt days to hunters without a refuge waterfowl permit. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, cottontail rabbit, pheasant, coyote, fox, raccoon, skunk, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00480 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 471 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.51 (i) The condition set forth at para graph (d)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) For small game hunting: (A) We allow hunting from opening day of the State season until the last day of February. (B) We prohibit the use of raptors to take small game. (iii) For furbearer hunting, we pro hibit hunting from legal sunset to legal sunrise. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) for spring turkey hunting. (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (d)(1)(i) of this section applies. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow fishing and frogging from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit collecting fish for use as bait. (e) Montezuma National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, Canada goose, snow goose, and gallinule on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) For the regular waterfowl season and October through January season for Canada goose: (A) We require daily refuge permits (FWS Form 3–2542) and reservations; we issue permits to hunters with a res ervation for that hunt day. Permits may become available on a first-come/ first-served, self-serve basis during New York State’s second split, subject to hunting conditions and the refuge man ager’s discretion. We require you to complete and return your permit by the end of the hunt day. (B) We allow hunting only on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the established refuge season set with in the State western zone season, and during New York State’s established special hunts, which can occur any day of the week as set by the State. Vet eran and active military hunters may be accompanied by a qualified non hunting companion (qualified compan ions must be of legal hunting age and possess a valid hunting license, Federal Migratory Bird Hunting and Conserva tion Stamp (as known as ‘‘Federal Duck Stamp’’), and Harvest Informa tion Program (HIP) number). (C) All hunters with reservations and their hunting companions must check in at the Route 89 Hunter Check Sta tion area at least 1 hour before legal shooting time or forfeit their reserva tion. Hunters may not enter the refuge/ Hunter Check Station area earlier than 2 hours before legal sunrise. (D) We allow motorless boats to hunt waterfowl. We limit hunters to one boat per reservation and one motor ve hicle in the hunt area per reservation. (E) We prohibit shooting from within 500 feet (152 meters) of the Tschache Pool observation tower. (F) We require proof of successful completion of the New York State wa terfowl identification course, the Mon tezuma nonresident waterfowl identi fication course, or a suitable non resident State waterfowl identification course. All hunters must show proof of successful course completion each time they hunt. (G) You may hunt gallinule and Can ada goose on refuge areas designated for the regular waterfowl season only during the regular waterfowl season. (iii) For Canada goose in September and snow goose hunting: (A) We allow hunting of Canada goose during the New York State September season and hunting of snow goose dur ing portions of the New York State snow goose season and portions of the period covered by the Light Goose Con servation Order. (B) You must possess a valid daily hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2542). We re quire you to complete and return the daily hunt permit card by the end of the hunt day. (C) For snow goose hunting, hunters may enter the refuge/Hunter Check Station area no earlier than 4 hours be fore legal sunrise. For Canada goose hunting, hunters may enter the refuge/ Hunter Check Station area no earlier than 2 hours before legal sunrise. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00481 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 472 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.51 (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit and squirrel on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) You must possess a valid daily hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2542) and are required to complete and return the daily hunt permit card by the end of each hunt day. (iii) We allow upland game hunters to access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (iv) We require the use of approved non-lead shot for upland game hunting (see § 32.2(k)). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) You must possess a valid daily hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2542). We re quire you to complete and return the daily hunt permit card by the end of the hunt day. (iii) We allow white-tailed deer and turkey hunters to access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (iv) We allow youth and special big game hunts during New York State’s established youth and special big game hunts each year. (4) Sport fishing. We allow access for fishing from designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle. (f) Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: An glers may fish from the refuge shore line at Mill Pond from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (g) Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow archery hunting on spe cific days between November 1 and January 31. (ii) Hunters must obtain and possess a refuge-specific permit (FWS Form 3– 2439, Hunt Application—National Wild life Refuge System) for hunting on the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: An glers may fish in refuge-controlled waters of the Great South Bay from boats only. (h) Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of black bear, wild turkey, and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must purchase and pos sess a signed refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) at all times while scouting and hunting on the refuge. (ii) You may hunt black bear, wild turkey, and deer using archery equip ment only. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (iv) Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal shooting time and leave no later than 2 hours after legal shooting time. (4) [Reserved] (i) Target Rock National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow sport fishing in Huntington Bay from the refuge shoreline when the ref uge is open to visitors. (j) Wallkill River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must obtain and possess a signed refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) at all times while scouting and hunting on the ref uge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00482 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 473 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.52 (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal shooting time and leave no later than 2 hours after legal shooting time. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit/hare, gray/black/fox squirrel, pheasant, jackrabbit, chukar, woodchuck, bobwhite quail, ruffed grouse, crow, red/gray fox, coyote, bob cat, raccoon, skunk, mink, weasel, and opossum on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise the following day. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, bear, and wild turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) and (ii), and (j)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (iii) We require nontoxic ammunition while hunting turkey. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) At Owens Station Crossing and Hidden Ponds fishing areas, we allow catch-and-release fishing only. (ii) We allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the taking of am phibians and reptiles (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit minnow and bait trapping. (k) Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey within designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow archery and shotgun hunting of white-tailed deer during specific days between November 1 and January 31. (ii) We require a permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) for hunting on the refuge. (iii) Hunters assigned to Unit 5 must hunt from portable tree stands and must direct aim away from a public road and/or dwelling. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow shore and boat fishing on the portion of the Carmans River be tween Sunrise and Montauk Highways. (ii) We allow only boat fishing from Montauk Highway south to the mouth of the Carmans River. (iii) We prohibit spearfishing. (iv) We prohibit the taking of baitfish and frogs. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54128, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48873, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57130, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.52 North Carolina. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, tun dra swan, coot, mourning dove, snipe and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We require all hunters to possess and carry a signed, self-service refuge hunting regulations and permit (signed brochure) while hunting on the refuge. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting in designated areas. (iii) We allow hunters to enter and remain in open hunting areas from 1 hour before legal shooting time until 1 hour after legal shooting time. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, rabbit, squirrel, opos sum, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00483 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 474 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.52 (ii) We only allow dog training during the corresponding hunt season. (iii) We require a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) to hunt raccoon or opossum from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour before legal sun rise. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) and (a)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) Unarmed hunters may walk to re trieve stray dogs from closed areas and ‘‘no dog hunting’’ areas. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow only fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We only allow pole and line, rod and reel, or cast net. (iii) We require a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) for fishing or frogging between legal sunset and legal sunrise. (iv) You must only take frogs by use of frog gigs. (b) Cedar Island National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of tundra swan, Canada and snow goose, brant, duck, teal, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow portable blinds. Hunters must remove blinds, decoys, and other personal property from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) Hunters/hunt parties must not hunt closer than 150 yards (135 meters) apart. (iii) We allow hunters to enter and remain in open hunting areas from 1 hour before legal shooting time until 1 hour after legal shooting time. (2)–(4) [Reserved] (c) Currituck National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of swan, goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a North Carolina Wa terfowl Hunt Permit or a refuge hunt permit (signed brochure). You must carry a permit while hunting on the refuge. (ii) You must hunt from your as signed blind location. (iii) We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 4:20 p.m. (as gov erned by County regulations). (iv) We allow hunters to access the refuge 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting time until 1 hour after legal shooting time. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and feral hog on limited dates on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a refuge hunting per mit (signed brochure) that hunters must sign and carry while hunting on the refuge. (ii) We allow the use of shotguns, muzzleloading rifles/shotguns, and bows in designated units. We prohibit the use of all other rifles and cross bows. (iii) We allow hunters on the refuge from 1 hour before legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. (iv) We allow the use of portable tree stands, but hunters must remove them from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) Hunters may access the refuge by foot, boat, and/or vehicle, but we pro hibit hunting from a boat or vehicle. (vi) Each youth hunter, age 15 and younger, must have successfully com pleted a State-approved hunter safety course, and must possess and carry proof of certification. While hunting, each youth hunter must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. An adult may di rectly supervise up to two youth hunt ers. (4) [Reserved] (d) Great Dismal Swamp National Wild life Refuge. Refer to § 32.65(g) for regula tions. (e) Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge. (1)—Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow hunting of swan, light and dark goose, duck, merganser, coot, moorhen, and gallinule on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require a North Carolina Wa terfowl Hunt Permit or a signed refuge VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00484 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 475 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.52 hunt brochure that must be carried while hunting on the refuge. (ii) Hunters must hunt from their as signed blind location. (iii) We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 4:20 p.m. (as gov erned by County regulations). (iv) We allow hunters to access the refuge 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting time until 5:20 p.m. (v) We allow incidental take of coy ote and feral hog while hunting. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, and incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a signed refuge hunt brochure that hunters must sign and carry while hunting on the refuge. (ii) We allow the use of shotguns, muzzleloading rifles/shotguns, pistols, crossbows, and bows. We prohibit the use of all other rifles. (iii) We allow access to hunting areas from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. (iv) We prohibit carrying a loaded firearm on or within 50 feet (15 meters) of gravel roads. (v) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(v) of this section applies. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset from March 15 through October 15, except that we allow fishing along the Marsh Cause way year-round. The 0.3 Mile Loop Trail and the terminus of the canal im mediately adjacent to the Visitor Cen ter are open year-round, but we close them during the refuge permit deer hunts. (ii) Anglers must attend all fishing lines. (f) Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow the hunting of tundra swan, goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require refuge-issued permits (name and address) that you must vali date at the refuge headquarters, sign, and possess while hunting. (ii) Refuge personnel will assign you to a hunting blind. You must hunt from your assigned blind. (iii) Hunters may only shoot crippled waterfowl from outside the assigned blind. (iv) Hunters may use decoys, but you must remove them from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) All waterfowl hunters must check out at the assigned station prior to leaving the refuge. (vi) Shooting hours are from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). (vii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (viii) We allow the taking of only Canada goose during the State Sep tember Canada goose season subject to the following conditions: (A) We allow hunting Monday through Saturday during the State sea son. (B) The hunter must possess and carry a validated refuge permit (name and address) while hunting. (ix) Hunting by youth hunters (age 16 and younger) is subject to the fol lowing conditions: (A) 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. Each adult may su pervise no more than two youth hunt ers. (B) Youth hunters must possess and carry evidence of successful completion of a State-approved hunter education course. (C) We allow hunting on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays during the late and youth waterfowl State seasons. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The hunter must possess and carry a signed, validated refuge permit (name and address) and a State-issued lottery permit while hunting. (ii) Hunters may take one antlered deer and one antlerless deer per day, or two antlerless deer per day. (iii) Hunters may take deer with shotgun, bow and arrow, crossbow, or muzzleloading rifle/shotgun. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00485 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 476 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.52 (iv) We allow hunters on the refuge from 1 hour before legal shooting time until 1 hour after legal shooting time. (v) Hunters can use boats to access hunt areas, but we prohibit hunting from a boat. (vi) We allow the use of only portable blinds and deer stands. Blinds must dis play hunter orange that is visible from all directions. Hunters with a valid per mit (name and address) may erect one portable blind or stand the day before the start of their hunt and must re move it at the end of the second day of that 2-day hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). Any stands or blinds left over night on the refuge must have a tag with the hunter’s State hunting license number. (vii) Hunters must wear a minimum of 500 square inches (3,250 square centi meters) of hunter-orange material above the waist that is visible from all directions. (viii) An adult may only supervise one youth hunter. The youth hunter must be within sight and normal voice contact of the adult. (ix) We allow the use of only bio degradable-type flagging. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We are open to sport fishing, bow fishing, and crabbing from March 1 through October 31, from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun set, except that we allow bank fishing and crabbing year-round from: (A) State Route 94 (24 hours a day); (B) The north bridge and south of the north bridge at Lake Landing; (C) The Outfall Canal water control structure; (D) The Central Canal bridge on Wild life Drive; and (E) Along the west main and east main canal between the Entrance Road metal bridge and Number One East Canal as posted. (ii) We prohibit herring dipping. (iii) We allow crabbing subject to the following conditions: (A) We allow only five handlines and hand-activated traps per person. Own ers must be in attendance, and must remove all handlines and traps daily (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (B) We prohibit crab pots. (C) You may only take or possess 12 crabs per person per day. (g) Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con dition: We require all recreational nighttime surf anglers to possess and carry a signed, self-service refuge nighttime surf fishing permit (signed brochure) while fishing on the refuge between 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset and 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise. (h) Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of dove on designated dates and areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require all hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge general hunt permit (signed brochure) and govern ment-issued picture identification while in the field. (ii) 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 (age 18 and young er). Each adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters. Youth hunters must possess and carry evidence of suc cessful completion of a State-approved hunter education course. (iii) We prohibit hunting on Sundays. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, rabbit, squirrel, rac coon, and opossum on designated dates and areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply (with the following excep tion to the condition at paragraph (h)(1)(ii): Each adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter). (ii) We require the use of dogs on rac coon/opossum hunts. All dogs must wear a collar displaying the owner’s contact information. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated dates and areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (h)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply (with the following excep tion to the condition at paragraph VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00486 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 477 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.52 (h)(1)(ii): Each adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter). (ii) We require each person partici pating in a muzzleloader or firearms quota hunt to possess a nontransfer able refuge quota hunt permit. You may apply for quota hunt permits by submitting a completed hunt applica tion (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Applica tion—National Wildlife Refuge System) available at the refuge office. (iii) During big game hunts, we pro hibit hunters from entering the refuge earlier than 4 a.m., and they must leave the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (iv) Youth quota hunts are for hunt ers ages 10 through 17. (v) During refuge firearms deer hunts, all participants must wear at least 500 square inches (3,250 square centimeters) of unbroken, fluorescent orange material above the waist as an outer garment while hunting and while en route to and from hunting areas. (vi) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (vii) We prohibit placing a tree stand on the refuge more than 4 days prior to the opening day of the deer hunt in which hunters will be participating, ex cept for participants of the youth deer hunt, who may place tree stands no more than 7 days prior to the hunt day. Archery hunters must remove their tree stands by the last day of that hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Muzzle loader and firearms hunters must re move their tree stands by the day after the last day of that hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) You must check all deer taken on the refuge at the refuge check sta tion on the date of take prior to remov ing the animal from the refuge. (ix) During refuge muzzleloader and firearms deer hunts, we prohibit all other public use in refuge hunting areas. (x) We prohibit big game hunting within 100 feet (30 meters) of any vehi cle or road open to vehicle traffic. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated dates and areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We require all anglers to possess and carry a signed refuge sport fishing permit (signed brochure) and govern ment-issued picture identification while fishing in refuge waters. (ii) We prohibit possession or use of trotlines, set hooks, gigs, jug lines, limblines, snagging devices, nets, seines, fish traps, or other special de vices. (i) Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, swan, dove, woodcock, rail, and snipe on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require consent from refuge personnel to enter and retrieve legally taken game animals from closed areas, including ‘‘No Hunting Zones.’’ (ii) We require all hunters and an glers to possess and carry a signed, self-service refuge hunting/fishing per mit (signed brochure) while hunting and fishing on the refuge. We require all hunters age 16 and older to purchase and carry a special refuge recreational activity permit (name/address/phone number). (iii) We allow hunters to enter and remain in hunting areas from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset when we allow hunting in those areas. (iv) We allow the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) only on designated ATV roads (see § 27.31 of this chapter) and only to transport hunters and their equipment to hunt and scout. We allow hunting from ATVs while on these des ignated ATV roads when they are sta tionary and the engine is turned off. We allow ATV use only on the ATV roads at the following times: (A) When we open the ATV road and surrounding area to hunting; (B) One week prior to the ATV road and surrounding area opening to hunt ing; and (C) On Sundays, when we open the ATV road and surrounding area for hunting the following Monday. (v) We allow the use of biodegrad able-type flagging. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00487 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 478 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.52 (vi) We allow the use of only portable blinds and temporary blinds con structed of natural materials. You must remove portable blinds at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vii) We allow the use of dogs to point and retrieve migratory game birds. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, raccoon, opossum, rabbit, beaver, nutria, and fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We only allow the taking of bea ver and nutria with firearms and only during those times when the area is open to hunting of other game animals with firearms. (iii) We prohibit the hunting of rac coon and opossum during, 5 days be fore, and 5 days after the State bear seasons. Outside of these periods, we allow the hunting of raccoon and opos sum at night but only while possessing a General Special Use Application and Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G). (iv) We prohibit the use of rifles, other than .22-caliber rimfire rifles for hunting, and we prohibit the use of pis tols for hunting. (v) We allow the use of dogs for point ing and retrieving upland game and for chasing rabbit (but not fox). We pro hibit possession of buckshot or slugs while hunting with dogs. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (i)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may hunt turkey only if you carry a valid permit (General Activi ties Special Use Permit Application, FWS Form 3–1383–G). These permits are valid only for the dates and areas shown on the permit. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting turkeys west of Evans Road and on the Pungo Unit. (iii) We prohibit the use of rifles and pistols. (iv) We allow deer hunting on the Pungo Unit only through the end of Oc tober each season, except that we allow deer hunting with archery equipment on the Pungo Unit through the end of November. (v) We allow hunters to take feral hogs in any area that is open to hunt ing deer using only those weapons au thorized for taking deer. On the Frying Pan tracts, we also allow hunters to take feral hogs, using only those weap ons authorized for taking deer, when ever we open those tracts to hunting any game species with firearms. (vi) We allow the use of only portable deer stands (tree climbers, ladders, tri pods, etc.).We require that you remove all stands, blinds, and other personal property at the end of each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing in Pungo Lake and New Lake only from March 1 through October 31, except that we close Pungo Lake and the entire Pungo Unit to fishing during the limited big game hunts. (ii) We allow fishing only from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (j) Roanoke River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on des ignated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, raccoon, and opos sum on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (k) Swanquarter National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow the hunting of tundra swan, goose, brant, duck, teal, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow portable blinds. You must remove blinds, decoys, and other personal property at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) We prohibit hunters/hunt parties from hunting closer than 150 yards (135 meters) apart. (iii) We allow hunters to enter and remain in open hunting areas from 1 hour before legal shooting time until 1 hour after legal shooting time. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00488 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 479 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.53 (2)–(4) [Reserved] [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54129, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48873, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.53 North Dakota. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Appert Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (b) Ardoch National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (c) Arrowwood National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, partridge, cottontail rabbit, and fox on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting of upland game birds on the day following the close of the State firearm deer season through the end of the regular upland bird sea son. (ii) We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit and fox on the day following the close of the State firearm deer season through March 31. (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer hunting on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit entering the refuge before legal shooting hours on the opening day of firearms deer season. We require all hunters to be off the ref uge 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) We allow deer hunting on the ref uge during the State youth deer sea son. (iii) After harvesting a deer, firearm deer hunters must wear blaze orange on the refuge. (iv) We allow access by foot travel only. You may use a vehicle on des ignated refuge roads and trails to re trieve deer during the following times only: 9:30 to 10 a.m.; 1:30 to 2 p.m.; and 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset for 1 hour. (v) We allow temporary tree stands, blinds, and game cameras for daily use; you must remove them by the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow boats at idle speed only on Arrowwood Lake and Jim Lake from May 1 to September 30 of each year. (ii) We allow ice fishing and dark house spearfishing. We allow snowmo biles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), util ity terrain vehicles (UTVs), motor ve hicles, and fish houses on the ice as conditions allow. (iii) You may use and leave fish houses on the ice overnight until March 15. (d) Arrowwood Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00489 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 480 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.53 (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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). (e) Audubon National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, gray partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We open to upland game hunting annually on the day following the close of the regular deer gun season, and we close as governed by the State season. (ii) We allow game retrieval without a firearm up to 100 yards (90 meters) in side the refuge boundary fence and closed areas of the refuge. Retrieval time may not exceed 10 minutes. You may use dogs to assist in retrieval. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may use designated ref uge roads to retrieve downed deer. (ii) We allow only portable tree stands. You must remove all tree stands at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow ice fishing on designated areas of the refuge. (f) Audubon Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the district sub ject 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’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (g) Bone Hill National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (h) Brumba National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (i) Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00490 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 481 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.53 (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (j) Camp Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (k) Canfield Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (l) Chase Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer hunting on designated areas of the ref uge. (4) [Reserved] (m) Chase Lake Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tions: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (n) Cottonwood Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (o) Crosby Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the district sub ject 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’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (p) Dakota Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00491 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 482 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.53 (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (q) Des Lacs National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of fox, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, turkey, and ring necked pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We open for upland game bird hunting on the day following the close of the regular deer gun season through the end of the State season. (ii) We allow the use of hunting dogs for retrieval of upland game. (iii) We allow fox hunting from the day following the regular firearm deer season until March 31. (iv) We prohibit accessing refuge lands from refuge waters. (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer and moose hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow the use of portable tree stands and ground blinds. We pro hibit leaving stands and blinds over night on the refuge (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) We prohibit entry to the refuge before 12 p.m. (noon) on the first day of the respective bow, gun, or muzzle loader deer hunting seasons. (iii) The condition set forth at para graph (q)(2)(iv) of this section applies. (4) [Reserved] (r) Devils Lake Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, de coys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, de coys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (s) Half Way Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (t) Hiddenwood Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00492 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 483 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.53 (u) Hobart Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (v) Hutchinson Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (w) J. Clark Salyer National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow the use of dogs for hunting and retrieving game birds. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed and sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, turkey, ring-necked pheasant, and fox on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We open the refuge to hunting for sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian par tridge, and ring-necked pheasant north of the Willow-Upham road on the day following the close of the regular fire arm deer season. (ii) We open the refuge to fox hunting on the day following the close of the regular firearm deer season. Fox hunt ing on the refuge closes March 31. (iii) Hunters may possess only ap proved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) for all upland game hunting, including tur key. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and moose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a ref uge permit to hunt antlered deer on the refuge outside the nine public hunting areas during the regular fire arms season. (ii) We prohibit entry to the refuge before 12 p.m. (noon) on the first day of the respective bow, gun, or muzzle loader deer hunting seasons. You may access refuge roads open to the public before 12 p.m. (noon). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow boat fishing from May 1 through September 30. (ii) We allow ice fishing and dark house spearfishing. We allow snowmo biles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), util ity terrain vehicles (UTVs), motor ve hicles, and fish houses on the ice as conditions allow. (x) J. Clark Salyer Wetland Manage ment District—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (y) Johnson Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00493 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 484 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.53 subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (z) Kulm Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the district sub ject 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’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (aa) Lake Alice National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow motorized boats only during the migratory game bird hunt ing season; however, motors must not exceed 10 horsepower. (ii) You must remove all boats, de coys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the refuge for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) 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. (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer and fox hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We prohibit trapping. (ii) We allow portable tree stands. Hunters must remove tree stands from the refuge by the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow ice fishing on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow vehicles and fish houses on the ice as conditions allow. (ii) We allow public access for ice fishing from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (iii) You must remove ice fishing shelters and personal property from the refuge by 10 p.m. each day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (bb) Lake George National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (cc) Lake Ilo National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We open the lake to fishing from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. year round. (ii) We open the refuge to ice fishing from October 1 through March 31. (dd) Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00494 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 485 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.53 to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (ee) Lake Nettie National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only portable tree stands. (ii) Hunters must remove tree stands from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) [Reserved] (ff) Lake Otis National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (gg) Lake Patricia National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (hh) Lake Zahl National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of sharp-tailed grouse, Hun garian partridge, and ring-necked pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We open to upland game bird hunting on the day following the close of the regular deer gun season through the end of the State season. (ii) We allow the use of hunting dogs to retrieve upland game. (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer hunting on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may only use portable tree stands and ground blinds. We prohibit leaving stands and blinds overnight (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) We prohibit entry to the refuge before 12 p.m. (noon) on the first day of the respective archery, gun, or muzzle loader deer hunting season. (4) [Reserved] (ii) Lambs Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (jj) Little Goose Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00495 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 486 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.53 (kk) Long Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and grey partridge on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: We open to upland game bird hunting an nually on the day following the close of the firearm deer season through the close of the State season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We only allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ll) Long Lake Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (mm) Lords Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (nn) Lost Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (oo) Lostwood National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of sharp-tailed grouse, Hun garian partridge, and ring-necked pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: We allow the use of dogs to re trieve upland game. (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer and moose hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit entry to the ref uge before 12 p.m. (noon) on the first day of the respective archery, gun, or muzzleloader deer hunting season. (4) [Reserved] (pp) Lostwood Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: You VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00496 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 487 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.53 must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the end of each day’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (qq) Maple River National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (rr) Pleasant Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (ss) Pretty Rock National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (tt) Rabb Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (uu) Rock Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (vv) Rose Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (ww) School Section National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00497 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 488 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.53 (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (xx) Sheyenne Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (yy) Sibley Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (zz) Silver Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (aaa) Slade National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (bbb) Snyder Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (ccc) Springwater National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (ddd) Stewart Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow ice or shore fishing on designated areas of the ref uge. (eee) Stoney Slough National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00498 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 489 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.53 to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (fff) Storm Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (ggg) Sunburst Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (hhh) Tewaukon National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow ring-necked pheasant hunting on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We open for upland game hunting on the first Mon day following the close of the State deer gun season through the close of the State pheasant season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer hunting on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow deer bow hunting on des ignated areas of the refuge as governed by State regulations. (ii) The deer bow hunting season closes September 30, reopens the Fri day following the close of the State gun deer season, and continues through the end of the State archery deer sea son. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (iii) Tewaukon Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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). (jjj) Tomahawk National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (kkk) Upper Souris National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00499 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 490 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.53 pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing and retrieving of upland game birds with the exception of wild turkey. (ii) We allow hunters on the refuge from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer and moose hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow the use of portable tree stands and ground blinds. You must remove stands and blinds from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (kkk)(2)(ii) of this section ap plies. (iii) We prohibit entry to the refuge before 12 p.m. (noon) on the first day of the respective bow, gun, or muzzle loader deer hunting seasons. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of fishing boats, canoes, kayaks, and float tubes in des ignated boat fishing areas from Lake Darling Dam north to State Highway 28 (Greene) crossing for fishing from May 1 through September 30. (ii) We allow fishing from non motorized vessels only on the Beaver Lodge Canoe Trail from May 1 through September 30. (iii) We allow boating and fishing from vessels on the Souris River from Mouse River Park to the north bound ary of the refuge from May 1 through September 30. (iv) We allow snowmobiles, all-ter rain vehicles (ATVs), utility terrain ve hicles (UTVs), motor vehicles, and fish houses on the ice as conditions allow from Lake Darling Dam north to Car ter Dam (Dam 41) for ice fishing. (v) We allow you to place fish houses overnight on the ice of Lake Darling as governed by State regulations. (vi) We allow anglers to place port able fish houses on the Souris River north of Carter Dam (Dam 41) and south of Lake Darling Dam for ice fish ing, but anglers must remove the fish houses from the refuge at the end of each day’s fishing activity (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vii) We allow anglers on the refuge from 5 a.m. until 10 p.m. (lll) Wild Rice National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (mmm) Willow Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (nnn) Wintering River National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. (ooo) Wood Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00500 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 491 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.54 (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Ac cess is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the indi vidual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the reg ular North Dakota waterfowl season. [85 FR 54130, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 86 FR 48874, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.54 Ohio. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Cedar Point National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow white tailed deer hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a State-issued permit. All hunters must check in and out at the refuge check station. We require hunters to check out with the State-issued Harvest Card no later than 2 hours after the conclu sion of their controlled hunt. (ii) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 150 feet (45.7 meters) of any structure, building, or parking lot. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit the taking of turtle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mus sel (clam) species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) You must remove all boats, ice fishing structures, devices, and per sonal property from the refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (b) Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, rail, gal linule, coot, dove, woodcock, crow, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) On controlled waterfowl hunt units, we allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot as governed by with State regulations and subject to the fol lowing conditions: (A) You must stop hunting at 12 p.m. (noon) each day. (B) You may possess no more than 25 shot shells. (ii) On public hunting units, we allow hunting of duck, goose, rail, gallinule, coot, dove, woodcock, and snipe subject to the following conditions: (A) We allow refuge access from 11⁄2 hours prior to the State-listed morning shooting time and 1 hour after the State-listed evening shooting time. (B) We allow the use of dogs when hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (C) We allow nonmotorized boats in areas open to waterfowl hunting during the waterfowl hunting seasons with the following exception: We allow motor ized boats in the Metzger Marsh and Two Rivers units. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, squirrel, rabbit, fox, raccoon, skunk, opossum, ground hog, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) and (B) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of buckshot for any hunting on the refuge. (iii) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 150 feet (45.7 meters) of any structure, building, or parking lot. (iv) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) On controlled deer hunt units, we allow hunting of white-tailed deer only as governed by State regulations and subject to the following conditions: (A) We require hunters to possess and carry a State-issued permit. You must check in and out at the refuge check station using the State-issued Harvest VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00501 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 492 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.55 Card no later than 2 hours after the conclusion of your hunt. (B) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 150 feet (45.7 meters) of any structure, building, or parking lot. (ii) We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated public hunting units of the refuge as governed by State regulations and subject to the following conditions: (A) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(ii)(A) and (b)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (B) We allow only portable deer stands for hunting. We allow only one tree stand per hunter per refuge unit. We allow placement of tree stands after September 1, and require hunters to re move tree stands by March 1 of each year (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We re quire deer stands to be labeled with the hunter’s Ohio customer identification number, which is on the hunting li cense. (C) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(2)(iv) applies while turkey hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit the taking of any turtle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (clam) species by any meth od on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) You must remove all boats, ice fishing structures, devices, and per sonal property from the refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54137, Aug. 31, 2020] § 32.55 Oklahoma. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Deep Fork National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, dark geese, mer ganser, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure. (ii) We allow waterfowl hunting on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mon days, from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1 p.m. (iii) You may only use portable blinds or blinds constructed of natural dead vegetation. You must remove blinds, decoys, stands, and all personal equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap ter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of fox and gray squirrel, swamp and cottontail rabbit, and rac coon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow shotguns, .22- and .17 caliber rimfire rifles, and pistols for rabbit and squirrel hunting. (iii) For raccoon hunting only, we allow hunting from legal sunset to legal sunrise only. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure for the archery deer hunt. Hunters must turn in a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) by December 31 annually. Failure to submit the report will render the hun ter ineligible for the next year’s lim ited season archery deer hunt. (ii) We will offer a limited season archery deer hunt following the con trolled deer hunt. (iii) You may hunt feral hog during any established refuge hunting season. (iv) Hunters may place no more than one stand on the refuge. You may place stands starting on the day the hunt be gins. You must remove stands the day the hunt ends (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow year-round fishing on the Deep Fork River and at the Monte zuma Creek Fishing Area. We allow fishing on all other sloughs, farm VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00502 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 493 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.55 ponds, and impoundments not con nected to the River from March 1 through October 31. (ii) We allow bowfishing on the ref uge from legal sunrise to legal sunset from March 1 to September 30. (iii) We prohibit snagging and net ting. (iv) We allow the use of trotlines, juglines, limblines, and yo-yos only in the Deep Fork River; we prohibit their use in any other areas on the refuge. (b) Little River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You may only use portable blinds. You must remove blinds, decoys, and all personal equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) You may hunt from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon) each day. (iii) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting. (iv) We close the refuge to duck hunt ing during controlled deer hunts. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of gray and fox squirrel, east ern cottontail and swamp rabbit, bea ver, coyote, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We open squirrel season from May 15 through the Friday before the State deer muzzleloader season. We reopen squirrel season on the Monday after the last refuge controlled deer hunt through January 31. (ii) We open rabbit season from Octo ber 1 through the Friday before the State deer muzzleloader season. We re open rabbit season on the Monday after the last refuge controlled deer hunt through January 31. (iii) You may take beaver, raccoon, and coyote as incidental take to any daytime established refuge hunt with legal weapons and a signed hunt bro chure for the current hunt season. (iv) Hunters may only hunt upland game during designated refuge seasons. (v) We allow the use of dogs when hunting squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We open the deer archery season from October 1 through the Friday be fore the State deer muzzleloader sea son. We reopen deer season on the Mon day after the last refuge controlled deer hunt through January 15. (ii) We open the deer gun season dur ing the months of October and Novem ber. Hunters must pay a fee and obtain a controlled hunt permit through the State. (iii) We open the turkey archery sea son from October 1 through the Friday before the State deer muzzleloader sea son. We reopen turkey season on the Monday after the last refuge controlled deer hunt through January 15. (iv) We open the turkey gun season during the month of April. Hunters must pay a fee and obtain a controlled hunt permit through the State. (v) Shotgun hunters may only pos sess approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field while hunt ing turkey. (vi) You may hunt feral hog during any established refuge hunting season. Signed refuge hunt brochure and legal weapons apply for the current hunting season. (vii) Hunters may only hunt big game during designated refuge seasons. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (c) Optima National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove on des ignated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, bob white and scaled quail, cottontail rab bit, and jackrabbit on the refuge sub ject to the following condition: We allow only shotguns for upland game hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, mule deer, and turkey on the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow archery and shotguns during spring turkey season. (ii) We allow only archery hunting during fall seasons. (4) [Reserved] (d) Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00503 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 494 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.55 (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit and gray and fox squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure. (ii) We prohibit falconry. (iii) The only allowed methods of take are shotguns, .17 or .22 rimfire rifle, and archery equipment as gov erned by State regulations. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hogs on designated portions of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (d)(2)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We only allow the use of archery equipment. (iii) We allow the use of portable deer stands only. You must remove stand(s) from the refuge within 2 days of the last day of the season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We allow the incidental take of feral hogs during the deer, rabbit, and squirrel hunting seasons. (4) [Reserved] (e) Salt Plains National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, American coot, sandhill crane, mourning dove, white-winged dove, Eurasian collared dove, and rock dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). (ii) We open public hunting areas to all access 2 hours prior to legal shoot ing time, and close those areas at 12 p.m. (noon). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of northern bobwhite quail and ring-necked pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, American beaver, and feral hog on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a limited hunt permit (State-issued) for controlled hunts for deer and spring wild turkey hunts. (ii) White-tailed deer and wild turkey hunters may place no more than one stand/blind on the refuge. You may place stands starting on the day the hunt begins. You must remove stands the day the hunt ends (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) White-tailed deer and wild tur key hunters must check-in and out at a refuge check station. Refuge staff pro vide a hunter briefing as part of check in. (iv) You may take feral hogs and American beaver only as incidental game during a controlled hunt, open upland game season, or open migratory game bird season using a State-ap proved method of take for that season. (v) Wild turkey hunters must use and only possess approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)). (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from April 1 through October 15. (ii) We prohibit the use of netting, seines, cast nets, trawls, dip nets, and traps. (iii) Posts used to secure or anchor trotlines must reach a minimum of 2 feet (30 centimeters) above the water surface, and you must mark them to make them clearly visible to boaters. You must remove posts when they are not in use (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We only allow youth and persons with disabilities to fish on Bonham Pond subject to the following condi tions: (A) We open to fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (B) We limit anglers to one pole per person. (C) We restrict Bonham Pond to catch-and-release fishing only. (f) Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, mourning dove, American coot, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure. (ii) We open the refuge to hunting only on Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays. We allow hunters to enter the Sandtown Bottom Unit or VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00504 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 495 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.55 any portion of Sally Jones Lake begin ning at 5 a.m., and hunters must leave the area by 1 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 50 feet (15 meters) of designated roads or parking areas. (iv) You must remove stands, blinds, boats, and other personal property from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit hunters from using refuge boat ramps to access hunting areas outside the refuge boundary: (A) On days when we close the refuge to hunting for certain species; and/or (B) When hunting species that we do not allow to be hunted on the refuge. (vi) We restrict the use of airboats within the refuge boundary to the navi gation channel and the designated hunting areas from September 1 through March 31. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Eastern gray and fox squir rel and swamp and Eastern cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) through (vi) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Season lengths and bag limits will be governed by State regulations with the exception that all upland game hunting will close on January 31 of each year. (iii) We only allow legal shotguns, and .22 and .17 rimfire rifles, for hunt ing upland game. You must plug hunt ing shotguns so that they are incapable of holding more than three shells. (iv) The east portion of the Sandtown Bottom Unit and the portion of Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, from Tuff boat ramp to the confluence of Vian Creek, are designated as a waterfowl sanctuary that we close to all entry, except for the designated hiking trail, from Sep tember 1 through March 31. The closed area is marked with signs and buoys. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) through (iii) and (vi) of this section apply. (ii) We require a limited hunt permit (State-issued) for controlled hunts for muzzleloader and archery deer, and for spring wild turkey hunts. (iii) Hunters must apply to the State controlled deer hunt drawing adminis tered by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation for selection. You must attend a pre-hunt briefing. (iv) Incidental take of feral hogs may occur during deer, wild turkey, rabbit, and squirrel hunting seasons. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and frogging on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit fishing or frogging from September 1 through March 31 in the waterfowl sanctuary south of ref uge headquarters, as designated by buoys and signs. (ii) You must remove setlines (trotlines, throwlines, juglines, limblines, yo-yos) from the waterfowl sanctuary before September 1 (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(v) and (vii) of this section apply. (iv) We prohibit the take of reptiles, amphibians (except bullfrogs), mol lusks, and crayfish (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (v) We prohibit the use of setlines in creeks and tributaries entering the Ar kansas River or Canadian River on the refuge. (g) Tishomingo National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow the hunting of duck, teal, light geese, dark geese, snipe, gallinule, American coot, and merganser on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the hunting of migratory birds every day, but waterfowl hunters must be off the unit by 1 p.m. (ii) Hunters must possess and carry a signed hunt brochure. (iii) We require the hunters to self check-in and self-check-out. (iv) We allow only shotguns for hunt ing. (v) We prohibit falconry. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00505 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 496 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.55 (i) The condition set forth at para graph (g)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (ii) We require State-controlled deer hunt drawing hunters to attend a pre hunt briefing. (iii) You may hunt feral hog during any established refuge hunting season, using the weapon authorized for that particular hunt. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers may bank and wade fish with pole and line or rod and reel year round. (ii) Anglers may use boats from March 1 through September 30 in des ignated waters unless otherwise speci fied on the fishing brochure. (iii) Anglers may ‘‘no-wake’’ boat fish during the boating season with line and pole or rod and reel, except in areas designated as sanctuary zones. (iv) Anglers may use trotlines and other set tackle only in the Cum berland Pool (designated areas), Rock Creek, and between the natural banks of the Washita River. Anglers may only use set tackle with anchored floats. (v) We prohibit use of limblines, throwlines, juglines, and yo-yos. (vi) We prohibit use of any containers (jugs, bottles) as floats. (vii) Anglers may fish after legal sun set from a boat (during boating season) in the Cumberland Pool, except in the sanctuary zones. Anglers may fish after legal sunset at the headquarters boat ramp area, Goose Pen Pond, Sandy Creek Bridge, Murray 23, and Nida Point. (viii) We allow bowfishing in Pen nington Creek and the Washita River during daylight hours. (ix) We prohibit the take of fish by use of hands (noodling). (x) We prohibit the take of frog, tur tle, or mussel (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (h) Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove and waterfowl on the Tishomingo Wild life Management Unit of Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, turkey, and rabbit on the Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit of Tishomingo Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on the Tishomingo Wildlife Management Unit of Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on the Tishomingo Wildlife Man agement Unit of Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge. (i) Washita National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, mer ganser, sandhill crane, mourning, white-winged, and Eurasian collared dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to carry a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting duck, goose, merganser, and sandhill crane. (ii) Duck, goose, merganser, and sandhill crane hunters must hunt only in designated fields on specified days at specified hours. (iii) We prohibit bringing natural vegetation from outside the refuge onto the refuge to construct temporary blinds. You must remove temporary blinds, decoys, and other hunting equipment from the refuge at the end of each hunt day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of bobwhite quail, cottontail rabbit, and black-tailed jackrabbit on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and Rio Grande wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow deer and feral hog hunt ing during the special refuge season. We will hold turkey hunts during the State spring turkey season. (ii) You must check in and out of hunt areas daily at the refuge office or check station. (iii) You must take bagged deer, hog, and/or turkey to the refuge check sta tion. (iv) We will determine bag limits on deer and turkey annually. (v) We prohibit using handguns for hunting. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00506 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 497 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.55 (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers may fish from March 15 through October 14 in the Washita River and Foss Reservoir. (ii) Anglers may bank fish year-round in the Washita River and Foss Res ervoir from open areas. (j) Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, mer ganser, and coot on designated portions of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must possess a current signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting on the refuge. (ii) We prohibit waterfowl hunting during the refuge controlled elk and deer hunts. (iii) We allow waterfowl hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1 p.m. (iv) We allow the use of hunting dogs only for waterfowl hunting. (v) You may only build blinds con structed of natural vegetation mate rials from the refuge. (vi) Hunters must remove decoys and blinds from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (vii) We prohibit jump shooting. (viii) We prohibit hunting within 400 feet (122 meters) of any paved road, parking area, or building/dwelling. (ix) We prohibit shooting from or across any designated trail, road, or parking area. (x) We prohibit the use of motorized decoys in portions of the refuge des ignated as wilderness area. (xi) We prohibit the use of game carts or other mechanical transportation de vices on portions of the refuge des ignated as wilderness area. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk, turkey, and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow elk, deer, and turkey hunting only during the State-con trolled hunt program. (ii) We allow only five (5) rounds of ammunition per day during controlled elk and white-tailed deer hunts. (iii) We allow elk and deer hunting with centerfire rifles only; the min imum calibers are .243 for deer and .270 caliber for elk. (iv) You must possess only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field while hunting turkey. (v) You must check all harvested elk and deer through the refuge check sta tion, and attach a metal transpor tation tag, before leaving refuge prop erty. (vi) We only allow use of archery equipment and shotgun or muzzle loader with a shot size of #2 or smaller for turkey hunting. We prohibit cross bows. (vii) You may take feral hogs and coyote only during controlled hunts with weapons approved for that hunt. (viii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (j)(1)(viii) and (xi) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may take fish only with pole and line or rod and reel. (ii) We prohibit taking of frogs and turtles (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) Anglers may use motorized boats on Elmer Thomas Lake; however, we enforce a no-wake rule on the lake. (iv) Anglers may use hand-powered boats or boats 14 feet or less in length with an electric trolling motor only on Elmer Thomas, Jed Johnson, Rush, Quanah Parker, and French Lakes. (v) We allow fishing after legal sunset on the refuge including by boat, but we prohibit all other boating after legal sunset. (vi) We prohibit fishing from public roadways and bridges opened to motor ized vehicles. (vii) We allow wading when fishing, provided that wading anglers must use tube-type floaters, life jackets, or buoyant vests. (viii) We close Kiowa Lake to fishing except for shoreline fishing associated with a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service sponsored aquatic education program. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54137, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48874, Aug. 31, 2021] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00507 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 498 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.56 § 32.56 Oregon. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe 7 days per week on that portion of the refuge west of U.S. High way 101 and outside the Bandon city limits. (ii) On the Ni-les’tun Unit of the ref uge, we allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot only on Wednesdays, Satur days, and Sundays. (iii) You must remove all blinds, de coys, shotshell hulls, and other per sonal equipment and refuse from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) Hunters accessing the Ni-les’tun Unit via boat must secure or anchor boats and use established boat launch areas. Hunters may park boats within the marsh while they hunt, but we re quire boats landing on the bank of the Coquille River within the Ni-les’tun Unit to park within a designated loca tion. (v) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sun rise and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (vi) Hunters may use dogs as an aid to retrieving waterfowl during the hunting season. (vii) You may enter posted retrieval zones while retrieving downed birds and when traveling to and from the hunting areas. We prohibit discharging firearms while in a retrieval zone. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (b) Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck and goose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only hunters age 17 and younger to participate in the youth waterfowl hunt. Youths must be ac companied by an adult age 21 or older. (ii) We require youth hunters to ob tain a refuge waterfowl hunting permit (Waterfowl Lottery Application, FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System). All youth hunting waterfowl must do so from designated blinds. (iii) You must remove blinds, decoys, and other personal property at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (v) We require youth waterfowl hunt ers to check in and out at the Hunter Check Station (refuge office), which is open from 11⁄2 hours before legal hunt ing hours to 8 a.m. and from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. We prohibit hunting after 12 p.m. (noon) for this hunt. (vi) We require goose hunters to space themselves no less than 200 yards (183 meters) apart from each other dur ing the early September goose hunt. (2)–(4) [Reserved] (c) Bear Valley National Wildlife Ref uge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) Hunting opens concurrent with the State season and closes October 31. (ii) We prohibit hunting or public entry of any kind from November 1 to the State-regulated opening day of deer season in the hunting unit. (iii) We allow walk-in access only from designated entry points. (4) [Reserved] (d) Cold Springs National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We prohibit discharge of any fire arm within 1⁄4 mile (396 meters (m)) of any maintained building or Federal fa cility, such as, but not limited to, a structure designed for storage, human occupancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) We allow hunting only on Tues days, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all federally recognized holidays within the State season, with the ex ception of dove. We only allow hunting for all dove species within the State mourning dove season. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00508 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 499 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.56 (iii) On the Memorial Marsh Unit: (A) We allow waterfowl hunting only from numbered field blind sites. We allow a maximum of four persons per blind site. (B) Waterfowl hunters must remain within 100 feet (30 m) of the numbered field blind post unless retrieving birds or setting decoys. (iv) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment (see § 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day’s hunt. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (d)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting from 12 p.m. (noon) to the end of legal hunting hours. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (d)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We only allow hunting with a valid, State-issued emergency hunt permit or kill permit. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge. (e) Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, goose, duck, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: We allow only port able blinds and temporary blinds con structed of natural materials. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, and par tridge on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit hunting from February 1 through May 31. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit shoreline fishing on the islands of the Snake River Sector from February 1 through May 31. (f) Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of syn thetic or nonliving natural materials. (ii) We prohibit digging of pit blinds for waterfowl hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of chukar and California quail on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, antelope, and bighorn sheep on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of syn thetic or nonliving natural materials. (ii) 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. (iii) You must remove blinds within 24 hours of harvesting an animal or at the end of the permittee’s legal season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) We limit hunters to one blind each, and you must tag blinds with the owner’s State license or permit num ber. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge. (g) Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer—(1) Migra tory game bird hunting. We allow hunt ing of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, by 1 hour after legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) We open the refuge for day-use access from 11⁄2 hours before legal sun rise until 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (h) Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of air thrust and inboard water-thrust boats when waterfowl hunting. (2)–(3) [Reserved] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00509 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 500 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.56 (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of boats when sport fishing. (i) Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on the designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, by 1 hour after legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) We open the refuge for hunting access from 11⁄2 hours before legal sun rise until 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (j) Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) In the controlled waterfowl hunt ing area, we require a valid Refuge Recreation Pass (electronic form) for all hunters age 16 and older. All hunt ers age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate presence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (ii) We require advance reservations for the first 2 days of the hunting sea son. You may obtain a reservation through the waterfowl lottery (Migra tory Bird Hunt Application, FWS form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) each year. (iii) Entry hours for hunters begin at 4:30 a.m. unless otherwise posted. (iv) We prohibit the setting of decoys in retrieving zones. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: In the controlled pheasant hunting area, we require a valid permit for all hunters age 16 and older. All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate pres ence of an adult (age 18 or older) at all times while in the field. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (k) Malheur National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of dove, goose, duck, merganser, coot, and snipe on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow nonmotorized boats or boats equipped with only electric mo tors on the North and South Malheur Lake Hunt Units. (ii) We allow only portable and tem porary hunting blinds. (iii) You must remove boats, decoys, blinds, materials, and all personal property at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) You may take Eurasian collared dove only during the State mourning dove season. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, partridge, chukar, rabbit, hare, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and pronghorn on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only short-range weap ons (archery, shotgun, and muzzle loader) on the Buena Vista Unit. (ii) Mule deer hunting in the Buena Vista Unit will close the Friday before the opening day of the Oregon State wide rooster pheasant season. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit ice fishing on, and all public access to, any ice formations. (ii) We allow fishing year-round on Krumbo Reservoir and in the Blitzen River, East Canal, and Mud Creek up stream from and including Bridge Creek. (iii) We allow fishing on the north bank of the Blitzen River from Sodhouse Lane downstream to the bridge on the Boat Landing Road be tween August 1 and September 15. (iv) We prohibit boats on public fish ing areas, except that we allow non motorized boats and boats equipped with only electric motors on Krumbo Reservoir. (l) McKay Creek National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, snipe, and dove on designated areas of VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00510 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 501 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.56 the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We prohibit discharge of any fire arm within 1⁄4 mile (396 meters) of any maintained building or Federal facil ity, such as, but not limited to, a struc ture designed for storage, human occu pancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds and tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (l)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) On the opening weekend of the hunting season, we require all hunters to possess and carry a special refuge permit (signed refuge brochure). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and elk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (l)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We only allow elk hunting only with a valid, State-issued emergency hunt permit or kill permit. (iii) We allow deer hunting only with a special, State-issued permit. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (m) McNary National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.66(h) for regulations. (n) Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Ref uge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must remove all blinds, decoys, shotshell hulls, and other per sonal equipment and refuse from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sun rise and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (iii) Hunters may use dogs as an aid to retrieving waterfowl during the hunting season. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge. (o) Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, grouse, and partridge on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and antelope on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (p) Siletz Bay National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow waterfowl hunting 7 days per week on refuge lands west of U.S. Highway 101. (ii) On the Millport Slough South Unit, we allow waterfowl hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sun days. (iii) Hunters must remove all blinds, decoys, shotshell hulls, and other per sonal equipment and refuse from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sun rise and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (v) Hunters may use dogs as an aid to retrieving waterfowl during the hunt ing season. (vi) You may enter posted retrieval zones while retrieving downed birds and when traveling to and from the hunting areas. We prohibit discharging firearms while in a retrieval zone. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and clamming on designated areas of the refuge only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (q) Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow waterfowl hunting on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Youth age 17 and younger may participate as active hunters. An adult age 21 or older must accompany and su pervise youth hunters. We do not allow supervising adults to hunt. (ii) We allow a maximum of two youth hunters and two nonhunters per hunting blind, for a maximum occu pancy of four persons per blind. (iii) Disabled youth hunters must possess an Oregon Disabilities Hunting VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00511 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 502 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.56 and Fishing Permit issued by the Or egon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) to qualify for preference in using the designated accessible hunting blind. (iv) We open the hunting season on the last weekend of October, as condi tions allow, through the end of the reg ular State hunting season. We close the refuge for the third-period northwest permit zone goose hunt. (v) Official hunting start times for game birds are governed by State regu lations. Hunting ends at 1 p.m. for the entire season. (vi) We open the hunt area for access 11⁄2 hours before legal shooting hours. (vii) You must remove decoys, other personal property, and trash from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (viii) We allow the use of dogs for re trieving waterfowl. (ix) All hunters must hunt from des ignated blinds. (x) All hunters must have visible means of retrieving waterfowl such as float tube, waders, or a dog capable of retrieving. (xi) Hunters must check-in and check-out with a refuge representative and submit a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) when checking out. (2)–(4) [Reserved] (r) Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We prohibit discharge of any fire arm within 1⁄4 mile (396 meters) of any maintained building or Federal facil ity, such as, but not limited to, a struc ture designed for storage, human occu pancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) On the McCormack Unit, we allow hunting subject to the following conditions: (A) 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. (B) We require hunters to stop at the check station to obtain a special refuge permit (signed refuge brochure). (C) We allow hunting only from as signed areas. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (r)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) On the McCormack Fee Hunt Unit, we allow hunting subject to the following conditions: (A) We allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year’s Day from 12 p.m. (noon) to the end of State legal hunting hours. (B) We require all hunters to possess and carry a special refuge permit (signed refuge brochure). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (r)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We allow hunting only with a spe cial, State-issued permit. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge. (s) Upper Klamath National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing in designated areas of the refuge. (t) Wapato Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck and coot on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays during the State waterfowl season. (ii) The hunt area is open for access 2 hours before and after legal shooting hours. (iii) All hunters must hunt from des ignated blinds except to retrieve downed birds. We prohibit hunting from levees. (iv) We allow a maximum occupancy of four persons per blind. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00512 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 503 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.57 (v) Disabled hunters must possess an Oregon Disabilities Hunting and Fish ing Permit issued by the Oregon De partment of Fish and Wildlife to qual ify for preference in using the ADA Ac cessibility Guidelines blind or Federal Access pass. (vi) You must remove decoys, other personal property, and trash (including empty shotgun hulls) from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (vii) We allow the use of dogs for re trieving waterfowl. (viii) Hunters must submit a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) at the end of each day’s hunt. (2)–(4) [Reserved] (u) William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge. –(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only portable and tem porary hunting blinds. (ii) You must remove all blinds, de coys, shotshell hulls, and other per sonal equipment and garbage from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal shoot ing hours and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal shooting hours. (iv) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer and elk hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You may harvest only antlerless elk. (ii) We require a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439) for hunting elk. (iii) We prohibit hunting from any refuge structure, observation blind, or boardwalk. (iv) We allow short-range weapons only. We allow archery hunting only on the William L. Finley and Snag Boat Bend Zone 2 hunt units. (v) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1 hour before legal shoot ing hours and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal shooting hours. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. (ii) We allow anglers to use only pole and line, or rod and reel. Anglers must attend their line. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54137, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48875, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57131, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.57 Pennsylvania. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Cherry Valley National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must obtain and possess a signed refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) at all times while scouting and hunting on the ref uge. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal shooting time and must leave no later than 2 hours after legal shooting time. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, grouse, rabbit, pheasant, quail, woodchuck, crow, fox, raccoon, opossum, skunk, weasel, coy ote, chukar, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit night hunting from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset until 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise the following day. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, bear, and wild turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00513 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 504 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.57 chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The Cherry Creek section located on the former Cherry Valley Golf Course is open for catch-and-release fishing. Anglers at this location must: (A) Obtain a day-use fishing permit (signed brochure). A maximum of three anglers per day may share the same permit; and (B) Use only artificial lures and barbless hooks to fish. (ii) We allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We allow only nonmotorized or electric-motor boats in designated areas. (iv) We prohibit the use of eel chutes, eelpots, and fyke nets. (v) We prohibit trapping fish for use as bait. (vi) We prohibit the take, collection, capture, killing, and possession of any reptile or amphibian on the refuge. (b) Erie National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, woodcock, rail, Wilson’s snipe, Canada goose, duck, coot, mute swan, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting and scouting ac tivities on the refuge from September 1 through the end of February. We also allow scouting the 7 days prior to the start of each season. (ii) We allow use of nonmotorized boats only for waterfowl hunting in permitted areas. (iii) We prohibit field possession of migratory game birds in areas of the refuge closed to migratory game bird hunting. (iv) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ruffed grouse, squirrel, rab bit, woodchuck, pheasant, quail, rac coon, fox, coyote, skunk, weasel, por cupine, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow woodchuck hunting on the refuge from September 1 through the end of February. (ii) We prohibit the use of raptors to take small game. (iii) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(iv) of this section applies. (iv) We prohibit night hunting. Hunt ers may access the refuge 2 hours be fore sunrise and must leave no later than 2 hours after sunset. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, bear, turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting of feral hogs on the refuge from September 1 through the end of February. (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(iv) of this section applies. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow nonmotorized watercraft use in Area 5. Watercraft must remain in the area from the dike to 3,000 feet (900 meters) upstream. (ii) We prohibit the taking of turtle or frog (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) We prohibit the collection or re lease of baitfish. Possession of live baitfish is prohibited on the Seneca Di vision. (iv) We prohibit the taking or posses sion of shellfish on the refuge. (v) We allow fishing from 1⁄2 hour be fore sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (c) John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow arch ery-only hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: Hunt ers must possess a refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application— National Wildlife Refuge System). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing on the refuge from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) Anglers may only operate boats, canoes, and floats in tidal waters. (iii) We prohibit bowfishing or spearfishing on the refuge. (iv) We prohibit the take, collection, or capture of any reptile or amphibian on the refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00514 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 505 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.58 (d) Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.67(b) for regula tions. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54137, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48875, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57131, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.58 Rhode Island. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Block Island National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, merganser, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge hunting brochure valid for the current season. (ii) We only allow portable or tem porary blinds, and decoys must be re moved from the refuge following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. Dogs must be under direct control of the hunter at all times. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge hunting brochure valid for the current season. (ii) We only allow portable or tem porary stands and blinds that must be removed from the refuge on the last day of the deer hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Stands and blinds must be marked with the hunter’s State hunt ing license number. (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing from refuge shorelines. (b) John H. Chafee National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, mer ganser, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We require hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge migratory game bird hunting brochure valid for the cur rent season. (ii) We only allow portable or tem porary blinds and decoys that must be removed from the refuge following each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote and fox on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We only allow the incidental take of coyote and fox during the refuge deer hunting season with a signed refuge hunting brochure valid for the current season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require every hunter to possess and carry a personally signed refuge hunting brochure valid for the current season. (ii) We only allow portable or tem porary stands and blinds that must be removed from the refuge on the last day of the deer hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit permanent tree stands. Stands and blinds must be marked with the hunter’s State hunt ing license number. (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing in designated areas of the ref uge. (c) Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote and fox on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We only allow the incidental take of coyote and fox during the refuge deer hunting season. We require hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge hunting brochure valid for the current season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to possess and carry a signed refuge hunting brochure valid for the current season. (ii) We only allow portable or tem porary stands and blinds that must be removed from the refuge on the last day of the deer hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit permanent tree stands. Stands and blinds must be marked with the hunter’s State hunt ing license number. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00515 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 506 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.59 (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing from refuge shorelines. (d) Sachuest Point National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of fox and coyote on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We only allow the incidental take of fox and coyote during limited, periodic hunts with a signed hunt application (see paragraph (d)(3)(i) of this section). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require every hunter to possess and carry a personally signed hunt ap plication (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Ap plication—National Wildlife Refuge System). (ii) We only allow hunting of big game during limited, periodic hunts. (iii) We only allow portable or tem porary stands and blinds that must be removed from the refuge on the last day of the refuge-authorized deer hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit permanent tree stands. Stands and blinds must be marked with the hunt er’s State hunting license number. (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers may only saltwater fish at Sachuest Beach shoreline from Sep tember 16 through March 31. (ii) Anglers may night-fish after legal sunset with a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2358, National Wildlife Refuge System Fishing/Shrimping/Crabbing/ Frogging Application). (e) Trustom Pond National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, mer ganser, coot, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote and fox on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(3)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We only allow the incidental take of coyote and fox during the refuge deer hunting season with weapons au thorized for that hunt. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require every hunter to possess and carry a personally signed refuge hunt permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). (ii) We only allow portable or tem porary stands and blinds that must be removed from the refuge on the last day of the permitted hunting session (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit permanent tree stands. Stands and blinds must be marked with the hunt er’s State hunting license number. (iii) We only allow the use of archery equipment. (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following condition: Anglers may saltwater fish from Sep tember 16 through March 31. [85 FR 54138, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 87 FR 57132, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.59 South Carolina. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Cape Romain National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of marsh hen/rail on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require each hunter to carry at all times while hunting a signed, cur rent refuge hunt permit (signed bro chure) and a government-issued picture identification. (ii) We prohibit hunting on Sundays. (iii) Each hunter age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. Youth hunters must have suc cessfully completed a State-approved hunter education course. (iv) We allow the use of dogs while hunting for marsh hen/rail. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00516 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 507 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.59 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow hunting only on days designated annually by the refuge within the State season. (iii) Each archery hunter must check-in at the camping site on Bulls Island before setting up camp or before starting to hunt. We require each hun ter to record his or her State hunting license number in the available reg ister. (iv) Hunters may camp in the des ignated camping areas on Bulls Island during the archery white-tailed deer hunts from 9 a.m. on the day preceding the hunt until 12 p.m. (noon) on the day following the hunt. (v) Hunters must hunt from a tree stand or the ground. We prohibit stalk ing, driving, corralling, or any other cooperative form of hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) and (a)(2)(ii) through (v) of this section apply. (ii) The refuge designates daily limits for white-tailed deer. (iii) We prohibit crossbows, muzzleloaders, shotguns, rifles, pistols, and any other firearms or illegal means (as governed by State designations) to take white-tailed deer during the des ignated refuge archery hunt. (iv) Hunters much check all white tailed deer at the refuge check station prior to removal from Bulls Island. (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing and shell fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We prohibit cast nets on the pier at Garris Landing. (ii) We prohibit anglers or visitors taking, possessing, or transporting more than one 3-quart plastic bag of sea shells per person per day from the refuge. (b) Carolina Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) All hunters must carry a signed refuge general hunt permit (signed bro chure) and government-issued picture identification. (ii) Each youth hunter (age 15 and younger) must remain within sight and voice contact and under supervision of an adult age 21 or older. (iii) We prohibit discharge of any weapon on or across any part of the refuge road system. (iv) We prohibit the use of outdoor recreational vehicles (ORVs) except by mobility-impaired hunters with a Spe cial Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) to use ORV in designated areas during specified hunts. Companions assisting disabled hunters must be listed on the Special Use Permit. (v) For hunting, you may possess shotguns with shot no larger than #5. (vi) Legal shooting hours for Sep tember dove hunts are 12 p.m. (noon) to 6 p.m. (vii) We prohibit the possession of more than 50 shotgun shells during the September dove hunts. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We require dogs for hunting rac coon and opossum. All dogs must wear a collar displaying the owner’s contact information. (iii) Upland game hunters may pos sess shotguns with shot no larger than #4, or .22 caliber rimfire rifles or primi tive muzzleloading rifles of .40 caliber or smaller. We prohibit possession of buckshot or slugs. (iv) Upland game hunters using arch ery equipment must use small game tips on the arrows. (v) All persons participating in refuge firearms hunts and while en route to and from hunting areas must wear ei ther a hat, coat, or vest of solid blaze orange. This does not apply to raccoon and opossum hunters. (vi) We prohibit falconry. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, turkey, coy ote, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00517 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 508 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.59 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i), (iii), and (iv) and (b)(2)(v) of this section apply. (ii) Each youth hunter (age 15 and younger) must remain within sight and voice contact and under supervision of an adult age 21 or older. Each adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter. (iii) Harvested deer, feral hog, or tur key must be checked at the designated check station prior to removal from the refuge. Hunters must complete the Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542). (iv) During deer and turkey hunts, we prohibit hunters from entering the ref uge earlier than 4 a.m. and staying on the refuge later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (v) During the primitive weapons hunt, you may use bow and arrow, crossbows, muzzleloading shotguns (20 gauge or larger), or muzzleloading ri fles (.40 caliber or larger). We prohibit revolving rifles and black-powder hand guns. (vi) During 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 centimeters (cm)]), or any weapon allowed during the primitive weapons hunt. We pro hibit military, hard-jacketed bullets, and .22 caliber rimfire rifles during the modern gun hunts. (vii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (viii) We prohibit adults from pos sessing or discharging firearms during youth deer or turkey hunts. (ix) We prohibit placing stands on the refuge more than 3 days prior to the opening day of each big game hunt pe riod. You must remove stands at the end of each hunt period (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from 1 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit bow fishing, fish bas kets, nets, set hooks, trotlines, or snagging devices. (iii) 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. (iv) At Mays and Honkers Lakes, the creel limit on largemouth bass is five fish per person per day. All bass must be a minimum length of 12 inches (30 cm). (v) We designate Oxpen Lake as adult-youth fishing only. A youth (age 15 and younger) must be actively fish ing and accompanied by no more than two adults age 18 or older. We prohibit adults fishing unless a youth accom panies them. The creel limit on chan nel catfish is five fish per person per day. (vi) We prohibit the use or possession of alcoholic beverages while fishing on the refuge. (c) Ernest F. Hollings ACE Basin Na tional Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We require each hunter to carry at all times while hunting a valid signed, current refuge hunting brochure. (ii) Each youth hunter (age 15 and younger) must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an assistant, parent, or guardian age 21 or older. Youth hunters must have successfully completed a State-approved hunter education course. (iii) We only allow hunting until 12 p.m. (noon) each day during the State waterfowl season. (iv) You must remove portable blinds and decoys at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We only allow the use of dogs when migratory game bird hunting. (vi) We allow scouting all year from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (vii) You may access the hunt areas only by boat. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey, and incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00518 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 509 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.59 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) Only youth hunters may hunt turkey on the refuge. (iii) Except for the special quota per mit hunts, we allow only archery or muzzleloader hunting for deer. We only allow muzzleloading rifles using a sin gle projectile on the muzzleloader hunts. We prohibit buckshot. During special quota permit hunts, we allow use of centerfire rifles or shotguns. We only allow shotguns for turkey hunts. (iv) On hunt days, hunters and assist ants, parents, or guardians may enter the refuge no earlier than 5 a.m. and must leave the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. We allow hunt ing from 1⁄2 hour before official sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after official sunset. (v) We require all deer taken during any hunt to be checked at the des ignated refuge check station before re moval from the refuge. In addition, all deer and turkey must be tagged (State issued). (vi) 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 centimeters) or more in length. The youth turkey hunter bag limit is one male turkey. (vii) We allow incidental take of feral hog during deer hunts only. There is no size or bag limit on hogs. We may offer special hog hunts during and after deer season to further control this invasive species. We prohibit removal of live hogs from the refuge. (viii) You must hunt deer from an elevated deer stand. We prohibit shoot ing big game from a boat. (ix) All permanently fixed ground blinds are for the mobility-impaired hunt only. (x) You may use flagging to mark the site of hunter entry from roads or trails and again at the stand site. You may use clothespins with reflective tape between these sites to mark the route to the stand. Hunters must label all such markers with their last name and State hunting license number. (xi) We require hunters to wear an outer garment visible above the waist that contains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,226 square centimeters) of solid, florescent-orange material at all times during the muzzleloader and mo bility-impaired hunts for deer. (xii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (xiii) We prohibit accessing hunt units by watercraft. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing in impounded waters contained within dikes and lev ees in the Beaufort County portion of the refuge annually from April 1 through August 31 during daylight hours. We close fishing during all re maining times within all refuge-im pounded waters. (ii) We only allow bank fishing. (iii) We only allow hook and line sport fishing using rod and reel or pole. (d) Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We only allow hunting on the ref uge by lottery. (ii) We require a refuge hunt permit (electronic form) for all hunters chosen in the lottery who are age 16 and older. You must sign the refuge hunt permit and carry it at all times when hunting. (iii) Hunters must check-in at the designated check station and park in the designated area prior to hunting. We require personal identification at check-in. (iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (v) Each hunter may place one stand on the refuge during the week pre ceding the hunt. You must remove your stand at the end of the hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00519 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 510 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.59 (vi) We prohibit the use of buckshot. (vii) We prohibit hunting closer than 100 yards (90 meters (m)) to U.S. High way 278 or the check station area, or closer than 200 yards (180 m) to the res idence area. (viii) Refuge personnel must check deer harvested during a scheduled hunt before hunters leave the refuge. (ix) You may take five deer (no more than two antlered). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow saltwater fishing year round in the estuarine waters adjacent to the refuge. (ii) We prohibit freshwater fishing. (e) Santee National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only primitive weapons. We prohibit hunting with exploding ar rows, centerfire rifles, and handguns. (ii) All refuge hunters age 14 and younger must show proof of successful completion of a hunter-education/safe ty course. A properly licensed adult age 21 or older must directly supervise (within sight and normal voice con tact) hunters age 14 and younger. An adult may supervise only one youth. (iii) We require hunters to possess a refuge hunt permit (signed refuge hunt brochure), a valid State hunting li cense, and government-issued picture identification while hunting. (iv) You must check in all harvested animals at a designated check station. If no refuge employee is present at a designated check station to check the harvested animal, the hunter must record species harvest information on the provided data sheet (FWS Form 3– 2405). (v) You must check all animals taken on the refuge before removing the ani mal from the refuge and prior to 8:30 p.m. at the check station. (vi) We require hunters to make a reasonable effort to retrieve wounded game. You must obtain permission from refuge personnel to enter a ‘‘No Hunting Zone’’ or ‘‘Closed Area’’ for any purpose. (vii) We prohibit hunting from within 100 feet (30 meters (m)) of or across any roadway, whether open or closed to ve hicular traffic, or from or within 300 yards (270 m) of any designated hunter check station or residence. (viii) We open hunting areas from 5 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. during designated hunt periods. (ix) We allow the use of dogs only for raccoon and opossum hunting. The dogs must wear a collar displaying the owner’s contact information. (x) We allow take of raccoon and opossum only during night hunting from the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. We prohibit hunting on Saturday nights and Sunday nights. Special State regu lations apply for night hunting. (xi) We only allow take of raccoon and opossum with a shotgun using shot size no larger than #4 or a .22-caliber rimfire rifle. We prohibit possession of buckshot or slugs. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(2)(i) through (viii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit night hunting of deer and feral hogs. On the refuge, we define ‘‘nighttime’’ as from 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset to 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise. (iii) We allow the unlimited inci dental take of feral hog while hunting during the day. (iv) We prohibit trail flagging. You may use clothes pins with reflective tape/tack or commercially made reflec tive orange glow or trail clips to mark the path to the tree. You must mark all clips and pins with your full name, and you must remove them at the end of the hunt period (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (v) You must hunt deer and feral hog from portable elevated hunting stands. You must wear a safety belt or harness while using a hunting stand. We pro hibit ground blinds. We allow only one stand per hunter, and each hunter must clearly mark stands with his or her State hunting license number. (vi) You may place stands, clothes pins, or clips, only on open hunt areas, on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday immediately prior to each hunt (from 7 VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00520 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 511 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.59 a.m. until 5 p.m.). You must remove them by 8:30 p.m. on the last day of each hunt period (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (vii) We open the Plantation Islands (Cuddo Unit) to deer and feral hog hunting only from 5 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. (viii) Shooting hours are from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (ix) We allow the use of nonmotorized boats for accessing the unit’s interior canals to inland areas open to hunting. (x) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers must sign and possess a refuge fishing permit (signed bro chure), and possess government-issued picture identification, while fishing on the refuge. We require all recreational fishing boat operators to have one ref uge fishing permit per boat. (ii) We open Cantey Bay (Bluff Unit), Black Bottom (Cuddo Unit), and Sa vannah Branch (Pine Island Unit) only to boating and fishing, from March 1 through October 31. (iii) We allow fishing access in inte rior freshwater canals and ponds only by canoes or kayaks, or by foot or bi cycle travel only. (iv) We prohibit attaching trotlines, bush/limb lines, fishing devices, signs, or any other objects to trees, posts, or markers within refuge boundaries. (f) Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.29(h) for regulations. (g) Waccamaw National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, dove, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You must possess and carry at all times while hunting a signed, current refuge hunting regulations brochure (signed brochure), which serves as the hunt permit. (ii) Each youth hunter age 15 and younger must remain within sight, within normal voice contact, and under the supervision of an adult age 21 or older, except when participating in the Federal youth days waterfowl hunt, when the youth hunter must be under the supervision of an adult age 18 or older. We do not require youth hunters to have a hunter-education card for mi gratory gamebird hunting, but they must possess a signed refuge hunting regulations brochure. The supervising adult must comply with all State and Federal hunting license requirements and also possess a signed refuge hunt ing regulations brochure. Each super vising adult may supervise no more than two youths. (iii) We allow waterfowl hunting only until 12 p.m. (noon) each Saturday and Wednesday during the State waterfowl season. Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 5 a.m. on hunt days and must be off the refuge by 2 p.m. (iv) We allow scouting Monday through Friday during the waterfowl season. Hunters must be off the refuge by 2 p.m. (v) Hunters must remove portable blinds and decoys from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vi) We allow the use of dogs only while hunting. We require dogs to wear a collar displaying the owner’s contact information. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of gray squirrel, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i), (ii), and (vi) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow hunting only on days designated annually by the refuge within the State season. (iii) You may possess only nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) no larger than #2 in shotguns for hunting. We allow .22-cal iber rimfire rifles. (iv) We prohibit shooting any game from a boat except waterfowl. (v) We prohibit upland game hunting during refuge big game hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00521 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 512 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.60 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) and (g)(2)(ii) and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We allow archery, muzzleloading (black powder), rifles (centerfire larger than .22 caliber), and shotguns accord ing to refuge unit-specific regulations. We allow muzzleloading rifles that use only a single projectile on the muzzle loader hunts. We prohibit buckshot, rimfire ammunition, and full-metal jacketed military ammunition. (iii) We allow scouting all year dur ing daylight hours except during the State waterfowl season. During the wa terfowl season, the same regulations that apply to scouting for waterfowl (paragraph (g)(1)(iv) of this section) apply to scouting for big game species. (iv) 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. (v) We allow harvest of only one ant lered deer for each hunt session; you may not exceed harvest of a total of three antlered deer per year. We allow harvest of three antlerless deer per sea son; you may not exceed harvest of more than two antlerless deer per day. (vi) You may take feral hogs during refuge deer hunts. There is no size or bag limit on hogs. (vii) We prohibit hunting on or with in 100 feet (30 meters) of all routes marked as roads or trails on the hunt brochure map. (viii) You must hunt deer and feral hog from an elevated hunting stand. (ix) We allow only one portable tree stand per hunter, and you must clearly mark it with your State hunting li cense number. We prohibit placing deer stands on the refuge more than 3 days prior to the opening day of a hunting session. Hunters must remove stands from the refuge no later than 3 days after each refuge big game hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (x) We allow hunters to use flagging to mark the site of hunter entry from roads or trails and again at the stand site. We allow hunters to use clothes pins with reflective tape between entry and stand sites to mark the route to the stand. You must label all pins with your last name, and you must remove them at the end of the hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (xi) We require hunters to wear an outer garment visible above the waist that contains a minimum of 500 square inches (3,226 square centimeters) of solid, fluorescent-orange material at all times during big game hunts except for wild turkey. (xii) We prohibit organized drives. We define a ‘‘drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause game to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the game. (xiii) We allow crossbows only during the big game hunting sessions, when we allow muzzleloaders and modern weapons. (xiv) Each youth hunter age 15 and younger must remain within sight, within normal voice contact, and under supervision of an adult age 21 or older. Each youth hunter must possess a signed refuge hunting regulations bro chure. We require youth hunters who are sitting in a hunting stand by them selves to possess a valid hunter-edu cation card. The supervising adult must comply with all State and Fed eral hunting license requirements and possess a signed refuge hunting regula tions brochure. Each supervising adult may supervise a maximum of one youth. (xv) We only allow deer and hog hunting on the uplands of Sandy Island during a special archery-only lottery hunt. Hunters must apply for lottery entry (name/address/phone number) and are chosen by a random selection process. There is a quota on the num ber of hunters selected for this hunt. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54139, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48875, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57132, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.60 South Dakota. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Huron Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00522 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 513 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.60 on designated areas of the district sub ject 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’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (b) LaCreek National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow the hunting of goose, duck, coot, common snipe, sandhill crane, crow, and mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal sunrise and remain no longer than 2 hours after legal sun set. We allow access from refuge park ing areas, adjacent public lands, and adjacent private lands enrolled in pub lic access programs. (ii) We allow the use of motorized boats for hunting and game retrieval on the Little White River Recreation Area. We allow the use of manual pow ered boats for hunting and game re trieval on all waters within open hunt areas and the use of boats with electric motors on Pool #10. (iii) We allow the use of dogs. (iv) We prohibit shooting from or over refuge roads and parking areas. (v) We prohibit hunting light geese during the spring conservation order. (vi) For crow hunting, we prohibit hunting with rifles and hunting during the spring season. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow the hunting of bobcat, coyote, fox, cotton tail rabbit, mountain lion, prairie chicken, ring-necked pheasant, and sharp-tailed grouse on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow access for bobcat, coy ote, fox, and mountain lion hunting January 1 through February 15, and hunting hours are from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun set. (iii) We prohibit the use of dogs when hunting bobcat, coyote, fox, and moun tain lion. We allow the use of dogs while hunting other upland game. (iv) Coyotes and all furbearers or their parts, if left in the field, must be left at least 50 yards away from any road, trail, or building. Otherwise, hunters must remove them from the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Hunters may leave portable tree stands and free-standing elevated plat forms on the refuge from August 25 through February 15. Hunters must re move all other personal property by the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We close the refuge to archery hunting during refuge firearm seasons. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the use or possession of live minnows or bait fish. (ii) We open designated fishing areas from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset, except the Lit tle White River Recreation Area. (iii) We prohibit the use of lead fish ing sinkers on all waters of the refuge except the Little River Recreation Area. (c) Lake Andes National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00523 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 514 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.60 (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You must remove all boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property, excluding ice houses, by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (d) Lake Andes Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict subject to the following condi tion: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: You must remove portable ground blinds and other personal prop erty at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (e) Madison Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the district sub ject 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’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: You must remove portable ground blinds and other personal prop erty by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (f) Sand Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated portions of the refuge subject to the following condition: Unarmed waterfowl hunters on the perimeter of the refuge may retrieve downed water fowl up to 100 yards (90 meters) inside the refuge boundary. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and partridge on designated portions of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting of upland game birds from the Monday following clo sure of the refuge firearms deer season through the first Sunday in January. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 10 a.m. each day. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) Only firearms deer hunters pos sessing and carrying a State-issued Sand Lake refuge permit may hunt deer on the refuge. (ii) We allow portable tree stands; portable, elevated hunting platforms not attached to trees; and portable ground blinds only. (iii) You may place your tree stand(s), elevated platform(s), and/or ground blind(s) on the refuge only dur ing your designated licensed season. You must remove these stands/blinds by the end of your designated licensed season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iv) Deer hunters may enter the ref uge 1 hour before legal shooting time and remain no longer than 1 hour after shooting time ends. (v) We allow vehicles on designated refuge roads only for retrieving har vested deer and only during the fol lowing times: 9:30 to 10 a.m., 1:30 to 2 p.m., and from the end of legal shoot ing time to 1 hour after the end of shooting time (see § 27.31 of this chap ter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00524 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 515 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.60 (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Fishing hours are 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun set. (ii) We allow ice fishing shanties, but anglers must remove them at the end of each day’s fishing activity (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (g) Sand Lake Wetland Management District—(1) Migratory game bird hunt ing. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the dis trict and subject to the following con dition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal prop erty, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms on waterfowl production areas from the first Saturday after Au gust 25 through February 15. (ii) You must remove portable ground blinds, trail cameras, and other per sonal property by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap ter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district 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’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (h) Waubay National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow deer hunting on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must remove stands by the end of the hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) Hunters may launch non motorized watercraft from designated access points to travel to islands. (iii) We close archery seasons during refuge firearm seasons. (iv) We prohibit organized deer drives during archery season. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or other wise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Ice fishing anglers must not be on the ice until 1 hour prior to legal sun rise and must be off the ice by 1 hour after legal sunset. (ii) Ice fishing anglers must remove ice shacks by 1 hour after legal sunset (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We restrict angler foot travel to posted access points, public roads, and lake ice. (iv) We allow fishing with the use of nonmotorized boats, canoes, and kayaks. (i) Waubay Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the district sub ject 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’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow up land game hunting on designated areas of the district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunters to leave portable tree stands and free-standing elevated platforms on waterfowl production areas from the first Saturday after Au gust 25 through February 15. (ii) You must remove portable ground blinds and other personal property by the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, motor vehicles, fishing equipment, and other personal property (excluding ice houses) by the VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00525 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 516 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.61 end of each day’s fishing activity (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54139, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48876, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.61 Tennessee. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Chickasaw National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (signed refuge brochure) and comply with all permit provisions. (ii) We allow hunting for duck, goose, coot, and merganser from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 12 p.m. (noon). We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise. (iii) We close mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe seasons during all youth and muzzleloader hunts, and during the first 4 weeks of firearms deer seasons. (iv) You may use only portable blinds, and you must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge by 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, coy ote, beaver, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (a)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise to no later than 2 hours after legal sunset, except that raccoon and opossum hunters may access the refuge from legal sunset to legal sun rise. (iii) We close squirrel, rabbit, and quail seasons during all youth and muzzleloader hunts, and during the first 4 weeks of firearms deer seasons. (iv) We close raccoon and opossum seasons on Friday and Saturday nights during all firearms, youth, and muzzle loader deer hunts and seasons, includ ing the Friday night prior to any hunt or season that opens on a Saturday morning. (v) You may take coyote and beaver incidental to legal hunting activities with legal methods of take for those hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) and (a)(2)(ii) and (v) of this section apply. (ii) You may only participate in the refuge quota hunts with a special quota permit issued through random drawing (electronic form). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing only with pole and line, or rod and reel. (ii) We allow the use of bow and arrow, or a gig, to take nongame fish on refuge waters. (iii) We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (b) Cross Creeks National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of Canada goose on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a refuge hunt permit (electronic form) for all hunters age 17 and older. You must carry a valid ref uge permit while hunting on the ref uge. (ii) The annual refuge hunting and fishing regulations brochure provides season dates and bag limits. (iii) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters) of any building, pub lic use road, or boat launching ramp. (iv) We allow hunters to access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise to 2 hours after legal sunset. (v) We allow the use of dogs to re trieve geese. (vi) You may use only portable blinds, and you must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00526 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 517 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.61 (vii) We allow the take of beaver and coyote incidental to legal hunting ac tivities with legal methods of take for those hunts. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, beaver, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (iv) and (vii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(2)(i) through (iv) and (b)(1)(vii) of this section apply. (ii) 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’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) You may only participate in the refuge quota deer hunts with a special quota permit (electronic form) issued through random drawing. (iv) Each youth hunter age 16 and younger must remain within sight of and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older. One adult hunter may supervise no more than one youth hun ter. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing on the refuge pools and reservoirs from March 16 through November 14, from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit trotlines, limblines, jugs, and slat baskets in refuge pools and impoundments and on Elk Res ervoir and South Cross Creeks Res ervoir. (iii) We prohibit taking frog, turtle, and crawfish on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iv) We allow bow fishing in refuge impoundments and on Barkley Lake. (c) Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (signed refuge brochure) and comply with all permit provisions. (ii) We allow hunting for duck, goose, coot, and merganser from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). We allow hunters to access the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sunrise. (iii) We close mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe seasons during all quota gun and youth deer gun hunts. (iv) You may use only portable blinds, and you must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge by 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, coy ote, beaver, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (c)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We allow hunters to access the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sunrise to no later than 2 hours after legal sunset, except that raccoon and opossum hunters may access the refuge from legal sunset to legal sun rise. (iii) We close all small game hunts during the refuge deer quota and youth gun hunts. (iv) You may take coyote and beaver incidental to legal hunting activities with legal methods of take for those hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(2)(ii) and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) You may only participate in the refuge deer quota hunts with a special quota permit (electronic form) issued through random drawing. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing only with pole and line, or rod and reel. (ii) We allow use of a bow and arrow, or gig, to take nongame fish on refuge waters. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00527 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 518 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.61 (iii) We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (iv) We open Oneal Lake for fishing during a restricted season and for au thorized special events. (v) We only allow fishing boats of 18 feet (5.5 meters) or less in length on refuge lakes. (d) Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, coyote, beaver, and raccoon on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (signed refuge brochure) and comply with all permit provisions. (ii) We allow hunters to access the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sunrise to no later than 2 hours after legal sunset, except that raccoon hunters may access the refuge from legal sunset to legal sunrise. (iii) You may take coyote and beaver incidental to legal hunting activities with legal methods of take for those hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow only archery hunting for white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (d)(2)(i) through (iii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We open all waters of Lake Isom to fishing only from March 16 through November 14, and from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit taking frog or turtle from refuge waters (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) We allow fishing only with pole and line, or rod and reel. (iv) We allow use of a bow and arrow, or a gig, to take nongame fish on ref uge waters. (e) Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (signed refuge brochure) and comply with all permit provisions. (ii) We allow hunting for duck, goose, coot, and merganser from 1⁄2 hour be fore legal sunrise to 12 p.m. (noon). We allow hunters to access the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sun rise. (iii) We close mourning dove, woodcock, and snipe seasons all youth and muzzleloader hunts, and during the first 4 weeks of firearms deer seasons. (iv) You may use only portable blinds, and you must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge by 1 p.m. each day (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, coy ote, beaver, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise to no more than 2 hours after legal sunset, except that raccoon and opossum hunters may access the refuge from legal sunset to legal sun rise. (iii) We close squirrel, rabbit, and quail seasons during all youth and muzzleloader hunts, and during the first 4 weeks of firearms deer seasons. (iv) We close raccoon and opossum seasons on Friday and Saturday nights during all firearms, youth, and muzzle loader deer hunts and seasons, includ ing the Friday night prior to any hunt or season that opens on a Saturday morning. (v) You may take coyote and beaver incidental to legal hunting activities with legal methods of take for those hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (e)(1)(i) and (e)(2)(ii) and (v) of this section apply. (ii) You may participate in the refuge quota hunts only with a special quota permit (electronic form) issued through random drawing. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00528 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 519 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.61 (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge and the Sunk Lake Public Use Natural Area as governed by State regulations and subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We allow fishing only with pole and line, or rod and reel. (iii) We allow use of a bow and arrow, or a gig, to take nongame fish on ref uge waters. (iv) We prohibit taking frog or turtle on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (f) Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, coyote, beaver, and raccoon on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (signed refuge brochure) and comply with all permit provisions. (ii) We allow hunters to access the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sunrise to no later than 2 hours after legal sunset, except that raccoon hunters may access the refuge from legal sunset to legal sunrise. (iii) You may take coyote and beaver incidental to legal hunting activities with legal methods of take for those hunts. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing for white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(2)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may participate in the refuge firearms deer and turkey quota hunts only with a special quota permit (elec tronic form) issued through random drawing. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow access to the Long Point Unit (north of Upper Blue Basin) for fishing from March 16 through Novem ber 14, and the Grassy Island Unit (south of Upper Blue Basin) for fishing from February 1 through November 14. (ii) We allow fishing on the refuge from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit taking of frog or tur tle on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (g) Tennessee National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of Canada goose, dove, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We require a refuge hunt permit (name and address) for all hunters age 17 and older. You must carry a valid refuge permit while hunting on the ref uge. (ii) The annual refuge hunting and fishing regulations brochure provides season dates and bag limits. (iii) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters) of any building, pub lic use road, or boat launching ramp. (iv) We allow hunters to access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise to 2 hours after legal sunset, except as provided under paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this section. (v) Youth hunters age 16 and younger must be accompanied by an adult 21 years old or older who has a refuge hunting permit on his or her person. The adult must remain in a position to take immediate control of the hunting device. (vi) We allow the use of dogs for mi gratory bird, squirrel, raccoon, and opossum hunting. (vii) You may use only portable blinds, and you must remove all boats, blinds, and decoys from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) We allow the take of beaver and coyote incidental to legal hunting ac tivities with legal methods of take for those hunts. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, coyote, beaver, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (vi) and (viii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting for raccoon and opossum from legal sunset to legal sun rise. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00529 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 520 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.62 (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (v) and (viii) of this section apply. (ii) You may participate in the refuge quota deer hunts only with a special quota permit (electronic form) issued through random drawing. (iii) We allow the use of only 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’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing in Swamp Creek, Sulphur Well Bay, and Bennetts Creek from March 16 through November 14. We open the remainder of the refuge portion of Kentucky Lake to fishing year-round. We allow bank fishing year-round along Refuge Lane from the New Johnsonville Pump Station. (ii) We allow fishing on interior ref uge impoundments from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sun set from March 16 to November 14. (iii) We prohibit taking frog, turtle, and crawfish on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit trotlines, limblines, jugs, and slat baskets in refuge pools and impoundments. (v) We allow bow fishing in refuge impoundments and on Kentucky Lake. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54139, Aug. 31, 2020] § 32.62 Texas. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, white-winged, mourning, rock, and Eurasian collared-dove, and rock pi geon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must carry a current signed refuge hunting permit (signed refuge hunt brochure) while waterfowl hunt ing on all refuge hunt units. (ii) Season dates for waterfowl will be concurrent with the State, except as specified in the refuge hunt brochure. (iii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iv) For waterfowl hunting, you may enter the refuge hunt units no earlier than 4 a.m. Hunting starts at the des ignated legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). You must leave refuge hunt units by 12:30 p.m. For dove hunt ing, you may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise and must leave the refuge by 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. We close refuge hunt units on Thanks giving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. (v) For waterfowl hunting, we allow hunting in portions of the East Unit on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays dur ing the regular waterfowl seasons. (vi) Hunters must check in and out through the check station (FWS Form 3–2405) when accessing the East Unit by vehicle. (vii) We require hunters to remain in an assigned area for that day’s hunt. (viii) We allow hunters to access des ignated areas of the East Unit by boat from Jackson Ditch, East Bay Bayou, or Onion Bayou. (ix) We allow hunting on the East Unit as governed by the State light goose conservation order. Hunt areas are by permit on a first-come, first served basis the morning of the hunt. We allow a maximum of six persons per field. Individuals in each group must set up and stay in their permitted area and stay within 50 feet (15 meters (m)) of each other unless retrieving goose. (x) 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 max imum of six, persons per permit. (xi) We allow hunting in portions of the Middleton Tract daily during the September teal season and on Satur days, Sundays, and Wednesdays of the regular waterfowl season. (xii) We restrict motorized boats in inland waters of the Middleton Tract to motors of 25 horsepower or less or electric trolling motors during hunting season. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00530 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 521 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.62 (xiii) You may access hunt areas by foot, nonmotorized watercraft, out board motorboat, or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 horsepower with di rect drive with a propeller length of 48 inches (120 centimeters) or less. (xiv) On inland waters of refuge hunt areas open to motorized boats, we re strict the operation of motorized boats to lakes, ponds, ditches, and other wa terways when hunting. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats on or through emergent wetland vegetation. (xv) 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 horsepower or less and utilizing a pro peller 9 inches (22.5 centimeters) in di ameter or less during the hunting sea son. (xvi) We allow portable blinds or temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds, decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (xvii) We require a minimum dis tance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 m). (xviii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing and crabbing only with pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. We prohibit the use any method not expressly allowed, includ ing trotlines, setlines, jug lines, limb lines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, or crab traps. (ii) We allow cast netting for bait for personal use along waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads. (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(xiii) and (xv) of this sec tion apply. (iv) We prohibit mooring to water control structures. (b) Aransas National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and merganser on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) For the Matagorda Island upland units, each adult hunter age 17 or older must possess an annual public hunting permit administered by the State. (ii) Hunting starts at the designated legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon) on the Matagorda Island upland units. Hunters must leave upland units by 12:30 p.m. Authorized hunting on other designated areas begins 30 min utes before legal sunrise and ends at legal sunset. (iii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iv) We allow portable blinds or tem porary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds, decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (v) For the Matagorda Island upland units, we require all hunters to check in and out at the hunter check station located on the north end of the Island. (vi) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (ii) On the Blackjack and Tatton Units, we allow hunting subject to the following conditions: (A) We allow sprays and other non-in gestible attractants. (B) For the archery and rifle season, hunters must obtain a refuge self-clear ing permit (FWS Form 3–2405). (C) The annual refuge hunt brochure provides bag limits. (D) Hunters must field dress all har vested game in the field. (E) We prohibit hunting on or across any part of the refuge road system, or hunting from a vehicle on any refuge road or road right-of-way. Hunters must remain at a minimum of 100 yards (90 meters) off any designated refuge road or structure. (F) We prohibit hunters using hand guns during archery and rifle hunts. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00531 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 522 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.62 (G) We allow use of portable hunting stands, stalking of game, and still hunting. There is a limit of two port able stands per permitted hunter. A hunter may set up the portable stands during the scouting day, but must re move them when the hunter’s permit expires (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (H) We allow the use of only bio degradable flagging tape to mark trails and hunt stand location during the archery and rifle hunts on the refuge. You must write your last name in black permanent marker on the first piece of flagging tape nearest the adja cent designated roadway. (iii) On the Matagorda Island Unit, we allow hunting subject to the fol lowing conditions: (A) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(3)(ii)(A) through (H) of this section apply. (B) We require all hunters to stay in their designated stand unless they are retrieving game. We prohibit stalking of game. (C) Each adult hunter may supervise up to two youth hunters. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and fishing access on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We prohibit the use of crab traps in marshes within the boundary of any refuge unit. (ii) We allow the use of no more than two rods while fishing. (iii) Beginning April 15 through Octo ber 15, you may access State waters for fishing at areas designated in the ref uge fishing brochure. From October 16 through April 14, we open to fishing only the area adjacent to the picnic area off of the fishing pier; we allow wade fishing access in that immediate area. You may fish all year in the bayside marsh unit and the Gulf side beach of Matagorda Island. (iv) We prohibit consumption of alco hol or possession of open alcohol con tainers while fishing. (c) Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourn ing, white-wing, rock, and Eurasian collared dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow hunters in designated area(s) from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sun set. (ii) We require refuge permits (name only). (iii) We allow the use of dogs to re trieve game birds during the hunt. (iv) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (v) Hunter may bring up to two guests. Guests may not use a hunting firearm. Guests must be with the hun ter at all times. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(ii) and (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We require hunters to check in and out daily at designated check sta tion(s). (iii) The annual refuge hunt brochure provides bag limits. (iv) We allow the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to retrieve downed game. (v) We allow scent attractants. (vi) A hunter may bring one guest. The guest may not use a hunting fire arm or other hunting weapon (arch ery). The guest may assist the hunter in game retrieval or field dressing ac tivities. The guest must be with the hunter at all times. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (c)(1)(iv) and (c)(2)(ii) through (vi) of this section apply. (4) [Reserved] (d) Big Boggy National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) 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 excep tion that we prohibit duck (not includ ing the September teal and youth-only VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00532 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 523 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.62 seasons) and coot hunting on the ref uge 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. (ii) Hunters 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge hunt units no earlier than 4 a.m. Hunt ing starts at the designated legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt units by 1 p.m. (iv) We allow motorized boats, in cluding airboats, in open tidal waters. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats in shallow water through emer gent and submergent wetland vegeta tion, or where bottom gouging would occur. We allow motorized boats to enter shallow water by drifting or poll ing, or by means of trolling motor where it does not cause damage to vegetation or the bottom. (v) You must remove all decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, vege tation (blind material), and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (vi) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters). (vii) We restrict vehicle access to designated roads and parking areas. You may access hunt units from land by foot or nonmotorized conveyance from designated parking areas or turn arounds. You may access public water fowl hunting areas by motorized boat from State waters, where applicable. (2)–(4) [Reserved] (e) Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, merganser, mourning dove, white winged dove, Eurasian collared-dove, and rock pigeon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season; youth-only season; duck, coot, and merganser regular season in the Texas South Zone; goose regular sea son in the Texas East Zone; and dove and pigeon season in the Texas South Zone, including special white-winged dove days, except that we prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons), coot, and merganser hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck, coot, and mer ganser regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open con sistent with the State-specified season date. (ii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge waterfowl 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 1 p.m. (iv) We allow hunting in the Alli gator Marsh public waterfowl hunting area daily during the September teal season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays of the regular waterfowl season. (v) We allow motorized boats, includ ing airboats, in open tidal waters. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats in shallow waters, through emer gent and submergent wetland vegeta tion, or where bottom gouging would occur. We allow motorized boats to enter shallow water by drifting or poll ing, or by means of trolling motor where it does not cause damage to vegetation or the bottom. (vi) You must remove all decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, vege tation (blind material), and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (vii) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters (m)). (viii) We allow the retrieval of downed waterfowl inside a 100-yard (91 m) retrieval zone west of Middle Bayou. We also allow the retrieval of downed waterfowl inside a 100-yard (91 m) retrieval zone around the portions of Alligator Lake that are open to hunting. (ix) You may access hunt units from land by foot or nonmotorized convey ance from designated parking areas VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00533 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 524 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.62 and turn-arounds. You may access pub lic waterfowl hunting areas by motor ized boat from State waters, where ap plicable. (x) Hunters may enter the refuge dove/pigeon hunt units no earlier than 30 minutes prior to designated legal shooting time and leave refuge hunt units no later than 30 minutes after legal sunset. (xi) Hunting dove and pigeon in the Farm Field Unit is only allowed after early teal season and will close before the beginning of general duck season in October. (xii) Hunters must possess a signed brochure on their person while hunting on the refuge. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the use or possession of alcoholic beverages in all public fishing areas. (ii) We open Bastrop Bayou Fishing Pier and pull-offs to fishing 24 hours a day. (iii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, sail lines, set lines, jugs, gigs, spears, bush hooks, snatch hooks, crossbows, noodling, or bows and arrows of any type. (iv) Anglers age 17 and older fishing in Cannan Bend Recreation Area must possess a day or annual fishing pass and a signed fishing brochure on their person. (v) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(v) of this section applies. (f) Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, white winged dove, and Eurasian collared dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to obtain a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383– G). (ii) Hunters age 17 and younger (‘‘youth hunters’’) must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older (‘‘adult supervisor’’). (iii) We limit hunting to no more than 6 days with a maximum of 12 hunters, during the concurrent pheas ant/quail season as governed by the State of Texas hunting season. (iv) Hunting hours will be from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until noon. (v) All hunters must check in and out at refuge headquarters. (vi) Bag limits will be determined an nually for each species, but will never exceed the limits set by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, northern bobwhite, and scaled quail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(ii), (iii), and (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Hunting hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (iii) We allow only shotguns for pheasant and quail hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, mule deer, and feral hog on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (f)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (ii) After legal sunset, hunters may be in designated camping areas only. We prohibit hunters in all other areas of the refuge after legal sunset. (iii) During the youth hunt, each adult supervisor may supervise only one youth hunter. A youth hunter may have up to two adult supervisors. (4) [Reserved] (g) Caddo Lake National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow the hunting of Eastern gray and fox squir rel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Squirrel hunting on the refuge will open with the close of the white tailed deer season in January and close February 28. The season will reopen from May 1 through May 31. (ii) Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting. (iii) We allow the use of shotgun only. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The refuge will determine season dates and bag limits. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00534 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 525 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.62 (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (g)(2)(ii) of this section applies. (iii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iv) You may hunt feral hog during any established white-tailed deer ref uge hunting season. You must obtain and possess a refuge signed hunt bro chure and may only use legal weapons for the current hunting season. (v) We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and no more than 2 hours after legal sunset. (vi) You may participate in the ref uge firearms drawn deer hunt only with a Texas Parks and Wildlife De partment-drawn hunt permit. (vii) We allow the use of only port able blinds and tree stands on the ref uge. You must remove blinds, tree stands, and all other personal equip ment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). (viii) We allow all-terrain vehicles for medically documented disabled hunters by Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3– 1383–G only). (4) [Reserved] (h) Hagerman National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure. (ii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iii) We require hunters to self-check in and self-check-out (FWS Form 3– 2405), with the exception of Nocona Unit. (iv) We prohibit falconry. (v) We allow the use of dogs to re trieve game. (vi) We allow only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) for all hunts on the refuge. (vii) We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 meters) of any day use area or walking trail. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of fox squirrel and Eastern cottontail rabbit in the months of Jan uary, February, and September on des ignated areas of the refuge and subject to the following condition: The condi tions set forth at paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We require a limited hunt permit (name only) for controlled hunts for archery deer, hunts for feral hog, and spring wild turkey hunts. (ii) We require feral hog and turkey hunters to self-check-in and self-check out (FWS Form 3–2405), with the excep tion of Nocona Unit. (iii) We require controlled deer hunt ers to check in and out (FWS Form 3– 2405) at the refuge check station. (iv) We allow muzzleloaders, bow and arrow, and shotguns only for feral hog and spring turkey hunts. You may pos sess only lead-free, approved nontoxic (steel, bismuth, copper, or tungsten; see § 32.2(k)) bullets, slugs, and shot (00 buck for hogs, no shell larger than #4 shot size for turkey). (v) We require all hunters to check in, show proof of personal identifica tion, and produce a valid limited hunt permit (name only) prior to the hunt. (vi) We limit each hunter to one stand, which the hunter may place on the refuge during the day preceding each hunt. You must remove all stands by legal sunset on the last day of each hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vii) Hunters must check all game harvested during limited hunts at the refuge check station the same day of the kill and prior to leaving the refuge for the day. (viii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (h)(1)(ii) and (v) of this sec tion apply. (ix) We require proof of completion of a bow hunter education course for all archery deer hunting. (x) We require annual successful com pletion of an archery proficiency test with a score of 80 percent or higher for all deer hunt permit holders. (xi) We allow hunting only from stands or blinds, or by stalking. (xii) We prohibit cutting of trees or limbs greater than 1 inch (2.5 centi meters). (xiii) We allow hunters with valid limited permits to place hunt stands on VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00535 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 526 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.62 trees the day before their hunt seg ment begins, but they must first check-in at the hunter check station. They may not enter any hunt unit until 8 a.m., and they must leave the unit by 2 p.m. We will disqualify any one in violation from hunting. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge and subject to the following conditions: (i) We open Lake Texoma and con nected streams to bank fishing with pole and line, rod and reel, or hand line year-round. (ii) We allow wade fishing from March 15 through October 1 annually from all areas except Refuge Road, Wildlife Drive, Plover Road, Tern Road, and Egret Road. (iii) We allow fishing in refuge ponds from March 15 through September 30 annually, with the exception of Refuge Road pond, which is open year-round. (iv) We prohibit the use of glass con tainers, plastic jugs, and/or plastic bot tles as floats on trotlines. (v) You may only take bait for per sonal use while fishing in refuge waters as governed by Texas State law. (vi) We allow the use of bow and arrow to take nongame fish on refuge waters except from Refuge Road, Wild life Drive, Plover Road, Tern Road, and Egret Road. (vii) We prohibit limb lines, throw lines, jug lines, seine nets, noodling, and yo-yos. (viii) We prohibit taking frog, turtle, and mussel from refuge lands and waters (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (i) Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, nilgai antelope, other exotic ungulates, and American alligator on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow the incidental take of nilgai antelope, feral hog, and other rarely observed exotic ungulates (such as fallow deer, axis deer, sika deer, Barbary sheep, and black buck) during all refuge hunts, with the exception of American alligator hunts. (ii) We require hunters to attend ref uge hunter orientation before hunting on the refuge. We require each hunter to obtain and carry with them a signed and dated refuge hunt brochure in addi tion to the State hunt permit. (iii) Bag limits for species hunted on the refuge are provided in the refuge hunt brochure annually. (iv) We allow a scouting period prior to the commencement of each refuge hunt period. A permitted hunter and a limit of two non-permitted individuals may enter the hunt units during the scouting period, which begins after hunter orientation and ends at legal sunset. Each hunter must clearly dis play a Vehicle Validation Tag (FWS Form 3–2405) face up on the vehicle dashboard when scouting and hunting. (v) We allow hunters to enter the ref uge 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise dur ing their permitted hunt periods. Hunt ers must leave the hunt units no later than 1 hour after State legal shooting hours. (vi) Hunters may access hunt units only by foot or bicycle. (vii) We allow hunting from portable stands or by stalking and still hunting. There is a limit of one blind or stand per permitted hunter. Hunters must at tach hunter identification (permit number or State license number) to the blind or stand. Hunters must remove all blinds and stands at the end of the permitted hunt period (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (viii) During American alligator hunts, we allow hunters to leave hooks set over only one night period at a time; set lines must be checked daily. (ix) Hunters must field dress all har vested big game in the field and check the game at the hunt check station be fore removal from the refuge. Hunters may use a nonmotorized cart to assist with the transportation of harvested game animals. (x) We prohibit the killing or wound ing of a game animal and then inten tionally or knowingly failing to make a reasonable effort to retrieve and in clude it in the hunter’s bag limit. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only pole and line, rod and reel, hand line, dip net, and cast net for fishing. We prohibit the use of crab traps or pots for crabbing. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00536 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 527 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.62 (ii) Anglers must attend all fishing lines, crabbing equipment, and other fishing devices at all times. (iii) Inside the refuge boundary on San Martin Lake, we allow bank and wade fishing within a designated area, which may be accessed only on foot. (j) Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourn ing, white-winged, and white-tipped dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to obtain a ref uge hunt permit (signed refuge hunt brochure) and to possess and carry that signed refuge hunt brochure at all times during the designated hunt pe riod. Hunters must also display the ve hicle placard (part of the refuge hunt permit) while participating in the des ignated hunt period. (ii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iii) You may access the refuge dur ing your permitted hunt period from 1 hour before legal hunt time to 1 hour after legal hunt time. You must only hunt during legal hunt hours. (iv) We restrict hunt participants to those listed on the refuge hunt permit (hunter, non-hunting chaperone, and non-hunting assistant). (v) We allow hunters to use bicycles on designated routes of travel. (vi) We allow the use of dogs to re trieve doves during the hunt. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow turkey hunting during the spring season only. (iii) You may only harvest one beard ed turkey per hunter. (iv) We prohibit the killing, wound ing, taking, or possession of game ani mals and then intentionally or know ingly failing to make a reasonable ef fort to retrieve or keep the edible por tions of the animal and include it in your bag limit. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, feral hog, nilgai antelope, javelina, and other ex otic ungulates (as defined by the State of Texas to include fallow deer, axis deer, sika deer, Barbary sheep, and black buck) on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) through (v) and (2)(iv) of this section apply. (ii) We allow only free-standing blinds or tripods. Hunters may set them up during the scouting days pre ceding each permitted hunt day and must take them down by the end of each hunt day (see § 27.93 of this chap ter). Hunters must mark and tag all stands with their hunting license num ber during the period of use. (iii) Hunters must field-dress all har vested big game in the field. (iv) Hunters may use nonmotorized dollies or carts off of improved roads or trails to haul carcasses to a parking area. (v) We prohibit the use of big game decoys. (4) [Reserved] (k) McFaddin National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) 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 excep tion that we prohibit duck (not includ ing the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the ref uge 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. (ii) You must possess and carry a cur rent signed refuge hunting permit (signed refuge hunt brochure) while hunting on all units of the refuge. (iii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iv) Hunters must enter the refuge hunt units between 4 a.m. and 1⁄2 hour before the designated legal shooting time. Hunting starts at legal shooting VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00537 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 528 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.62 time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunt ers must leave refuge hunt units by 12:30 p.m. We close refuge hunt units on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. (v) You may access hunt areas by foot, nonmotorized watercraft, out board motorboat, or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 horsepower with di rect drive with a propeller length of 48 inches (120 centimeters) or less. En gines may not exceed 2 cylinders and 484 cc. (vi) We allow hunting in the Star Lake/Clam Lake Hunt Unit daily dur ing the special teal season and on Sat urdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays of the regular waterfowl season. During the regular waterfowl season only, all hunters hunting the Star Lake/Clam Lake Hunt Units must register at the check station (FWS Form 3–2405), in cluding those accessing the unit from the beach along the Brine Line or Per kins Levee. (vii) 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. (viii) We only allow hunting in the Spaced Hunt Units on Saturdays, Sun days, and Tuesdays of the regular wa terfowl season. We allow a maximum of four hunters per area. Hunters must possess and carry Special Fee Area Permits (signed refuge hunt brochure) while hunting. (ix) We allow daily hunting in the Mud Bayou Hunt Unit during the Sep tember teal season and on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of the regular waterfowl season. We allow access by foot from the beach at designated crossings or by boat from the Gulf In tracoastal Waterway via Mud Bayou. (x) On inland waters of the refuge hunt area 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 horsepower or less and utilizing a pro peller 9 inches (22.5 centimeters) in di ameter or less during the hunting sea son. (xi) We allow portable blinds and temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds, decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (xii) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties, and between hunters and drivable roads and build ings, of 200 yards (183 meters). (xiii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow fishing and crab bing with pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. We prohibit the use of any method not expressly allowed in inland waters, including trotlines, set lines, jug lines, limb lines, bows and ar rows, gigs, spears, and crab traps. (ii) We allow cast netting for bait for personal use along waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads. (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (k)(1)(v) and (x) of this section apply. (iv) We prohibit mooring to water control structures. (l) Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, white winged dove, and Eurasian collared dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting. (ii) During the dove season set by the State of Texas, we limit hunting to no more than 6 days with a maximum of 12 hunters per season. (iii) We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon). (iv) We require hunters to check in and out at refuge headquarters. (v) Hunters must exit the refuge no later than 45 minutes after legal sun set, unless they are camping in a des ignated camping area. From 45 minutes after legal sunset until 30 minutes be fore legal sunrise, we prohibit hunters in all areas of the refuge except des ignated camping areas. (vi) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (vii) We only allow shotguns. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00538 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 529 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.62 (2) Upland game hunting. We allow the hunting of Northern bobwhite and scaled (blue) quail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (l)(1)(i), and (iv) through (vii) of this section apply. (ii) During the first 2 weeks of the quail season set by the State of Texas, we limit hunting to no more than 6 days with a maximum of 12 hunters per season. (iii) We allow hunting from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and mule deer, and the incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (l)(1)(i), (iv), and (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) Between October and January, we limit hunting to no more than 20 days with a maximum of 8 hunters per sea son. (iii) You may use only high-powered rifles of .242/6mm caliber or larger and archery equipment to hunt big game on the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (m) Neches River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of ducks, coot, and mer ganser on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4:30 a.m. We allow hunting from the State-designated legal shoot ing time until 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt units by 1 p.m. (ii) In Dead Water unit only, we allow the use of floating craft and motor boats, but only if they are propelled by paddling, push pole, or electric trolling motor. (iii) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters) of any road or trail, and within 200 yards (183 meters) of any building. (iv) We require each hunter to obtain and carry with them a signed refuge hunt brochure in addition to the State hunt permit. (v) You must remove all boats, blinds, temporary blinds, stands de coys, and other personal equipment fol lowing each hunt day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (vi) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Eastern gray and fox squir rel, cottontail and swamp rabbit, rac coon, beaver, and coyote subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(iii), (iv), and (vi) of this section apply. (ii) We allow incidental take of bea ver and coyote during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regulations. (iii) We allow the hunting of raccoon and coyote from legal sunset to legal sunrise. We allow artificial lighting for hunting raccoon and coyote. (iv) We require that refuge hunters turn in the Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) within 2 weeks of the end of your hunt. (v) We allow squirrel, rabbit, and rac coon hunting on the refuge from Octo ber 1 to 23. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(iii) and (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We allow incidental take of feral hog during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regula tions. (iii) We require a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) within 2 weeks of the end of your hunt. Failure to submit the Harvest Report will render the hunter ineligible for the next year’s hunt. (iv) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 150 yards (137 meters). (v) We prohibit the use of dogs when feral hog hunting. (n) San Bernard National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00539 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 530 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.62 and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the excep tion that we prohibit duck (not includ ing the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the ref uge 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. (ii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge hunt units no earlier than 4 a.m. Hunt ing starts at the designated legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt units by 1 p.m. (iv) We require hunters to use the Waterfowl Lottery Application (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—Na tional Wildlife Refuge System) for the Sargent Permit Waterfowl Hunt Area. Hunters must abide by all terms and conditions set by the permit. (v) We allow motorized boats, includ ing airboats, in open tidal waters. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats in shallow waters, through emer gent and submergent wetland vegeta tion, or where bottom gouging would occur. We allow motorized boats to enter shallow water by drifting or poll ing, or by means of trolling motor where it does not cause damage to vegetation or the bottom. (vi) You must remove all decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, vege tation (blind material), and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (vii) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters). (viii) We restrict vehicle access to designated roads. You may access hunt units from land by foot or non motorized conveyance from designated parking areas or turn-arounds. You may access public waterfowl hunting areas by motorized boat from State waters, where applicable. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the use or possession of alcoholic beverages in all public fishing areas. (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (n)(1)(v) of this section applies. (o) Texas Point National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) 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 excep tion that we prohibit duck (not includ ing the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the ref uge 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. (ii) You must possess and carry a cur rent signed refuge hunting permit (signed refuge hunt brochure) while hunting on all hunt units of the refuge. (iii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (iv) Hunters must enter the refuge hunt unit between 4 a.m. and 1⁄2 hour before the designated legal shooting time. Hunting starts at legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunt ers must be off refuge hunt units by 12:30 p.m. We close refuge hunt units on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. (v) We allow hunting in portions of the refuge daily during the September teal season and on Saturdays, Mon days, and Wednesdays during the reg ular waterfowl season. (vi) You may access hunt areas by foot, nonmotorized watercraft, out board motorboat, or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 horsepower with di rect drive with a propeller length of 48 inches (120 centimeters) or less. En gines may not exceed 2 cylinders and 484 cc. (vii) On inland waters of the refuge hunt area open to motorized boats, we VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00540 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 531 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.62 restrict the use of boats powered by air-cooled or radiator-cooled engines to those powered by a single engine of 25 horsepower or less and utilizing a pro peller 9 inches (22.5 centimeters) in di ameter or less during the hunting sea son. (viii) We allow portable blinds and temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds, decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ix) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters). (x) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing and crabbing with pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. We prohibit the use of any method not expressly allowed in inland waters, including trotlines, set lines, jug lines, limb lines, bows and ar rows, gigs, spears, and crab traps. (ii) We allow cast netting for bait by individuals along waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads. (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (o)(1)(vi) and (vii) of this section apply. (iv) We prohibit mooring to water control structures. (p) Trinity River National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We only allow hunting on Cham pion Lake by refuge lottery drawing. (ii) We only allow hunting on Cham pion Lake Saturdays and Sundays dur ing the State duck season. Hunters may not enter the refuge until 5 a.m. and must be out of the hunt area by 12 p.m. (noon). (iii) You must remove all blinds, de coys, shell casings, and other personal equipment following each hunt day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iv) We allow the use of dogs when re trieving game. (v) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older. (vi) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 150 yards (135 meters). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting for squirrel and rabbit on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to possess a refuge permit (signed refuge hunt bro chure). The hunter must carry the non transferable permit at all times while hunting. (ii) We require that refuge hunters turn in the Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) by the date specified on the per mit. Failure to submit the report will render the hunter ineligible for the next year’s limited upland game hunt. (iii) The condition set forth at para graph (p)(1)(v) of this section applies. (iv) We allow all-terrain vehicle use for hunters with disabilities in des ignated units. (v) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters). Hunters must visibly wear 400 square inches (2,600 square centi meters) of hunter orange above the waist and a solid hunter-orange hat or cap. (vi) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4:30 a.m. We allow hunting from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to legal sunset only during the days speci fied on the permit. (vii) Hunters may place no more than one temporary stand on the refuge. Hunters may place the stand during the scouting week before the hunt be gins and must remove it the day the hunt ends (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Hunters must label blinds with the name of the permit holder. We prohibit hunting or erection of blinds on refuge roads or mowed/maintained trails. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We require a refuge permit (signed refuge hunt brochure) and Harvest Re port (FWS Form 3–2542). Hunters must turn in both forms by the date speci fied on the permit. Failure to submit the Harvest Report will render the hunter ineligible for the next year’s VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00541 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 532 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.63 limited big game hunt. Drawings are by lottery. The hunter must carry the nontransferable permit at all times while hunting. (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (p)(1)(v) and (p)(2)(iv) through (vii) of this section apply. (iii) We allow hunting during a des ignated 23-day archery season. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow fishing with pole and line, rod and reel, or hand-held line. (ii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, setlines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, fish traps, crab/crawfish traps, and/or nets. (iii) We prohibit the harvesting of frog or turtle (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). (iv) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54140, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48876, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.63 Utah. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and tundra swan on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 100 yards (90 meters (m)) of ref uge roads, parking areas, and observa tion platforms. (ii) We allow airboats only in Refuge Unit 9 and Block C. (iii) We close for the spring and ex tended season goose hunts. (iv) We prohibit archery hunting on the refuge. (v) You may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge by 2 hours after legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: We prohibit hunting or taking of pheasants with a shotgun of any description capable of holding more than three shells, unless it is plugged with a one-piece filler incapa ble of removal without disassembling the gun so that its total capacity does not exceed three shells. (3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We open to fishing year-round. (ii) You may fish only in designated areas west of the Auto Tour Road ac cess gate from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (b) Fish Springs National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, duck, goose, mourning dove, and snipe on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (ii) You may construct temporary blinds. You must remove all blinds con structed out of materials other than vegetation at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of small boats (15 feet or less) when hunting. We pro hibit gasoline motors and air boats. (iv) You may enter the refuge 2 hours prior to legal sunrise and must exit the refuge by 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (v) You must remove decoys, boats, vehicles, and other personal property from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vi) We have a special blind area for use by disabled hunters. We prohibit trespass for any reason by any indi vidual not registered to use that area. (2) Upland game hunting.We allow hunting of chukar, desertcottontail rabbit, and mountaincottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We close to hunting on the last day of the State waterfowl season. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of mule deer and pronghorn ante lope on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We only allow archery equipment when hunting big game. (4) [Reserved] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00542 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 533 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.64 (c) Ouray National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, sandhill crane, and goose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: During hunting season, the refuge is open from 11⁄2 hours before legal sun rise to 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant and turkey on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunt ing turkey in the field. (ii) We allow turkey hunting for youth hunters only. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, pronghorn, and elk on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all tree stands and blinds no later than the last day of the hunting season for which you have a permit (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) We allow any-legal-weapon elk hunting for youth, disabled, and depre dation pool hunters during State sea sons. (iii) We close for the general any legal-weapon (rifle) and muzzleloader bull elk hunts. (iv) We allow any-legal-weapon elk hunting during limited late season antlerless elk hunts starting on De cember 1 during State seasons. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) 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. (ii) You must release unharmed any of the following four endangered fish if caught: Razorback sucker, Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, and bonytailed chub. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54141, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48878, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57132, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.64 Vermont. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Missisquoi National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, brant, merganser, coot, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations, except hunters using more than two dogs must possess a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) issued by the refuge manager. (ii) We require the use of dogs for hunting waterfowl in the Maquam Swamp, Long Marsh Channel/Metcalfe Island, and Saxes Pothole/Creek and Shad Island Pothole areas. (iii) We prohibit blind staking and unattended decoys. (iv) In the controlled waterfowl hunt ing areas: (A) Hunters must possess a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439). (B) Hunters may only hunt within 100 feet (30 meters) of a numbered stake placed by the refuge staff. (v) In the Delta Lakeshore Area, we prohibit jumpshooting within 200 yards (183 meters) of a party hunting from a boat or blind. (vi) In the Maquam Shore Area: (A) We do not require a refuge permit to hunt or scout in this area. (B) We prohibit jumpshooting within 200 yards (183 meters) of a party hunt ing from a boat or blind. (vii) In the Saxes Pothole/Creek and Shad Island Pothole, each hunting party must possess and carry a permit (FWS Form 3–2439) for the specific zone on the specific day they are hunting in this area. Permits are not transferable. (viii) In the Junior Waterfowl Hunt ing Area: (A) Each junior hunter must possess and carry a permit (FWS Form 3–2439) for the assigned blind site and day. On Mentor Day, mentors must also possess and carry this 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. (B) Shooting hours end at 11 a.m. (C) We limit hunting to Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays throughout the waterfowl hunting season for duck. (ix) In the Long Marsh Channel and Metcalfe Island: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00543 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 534 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.64 (A) We limit hunting to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the waterfowl hunting season for duck. (B) Each hunting party must possess and carry a permit for the blind on the specific day they are hunting in this area. Permits are not transferable. (C) Shooting hours end at 11 a.m. (D) We close this area to waterfowl hunting during split seasons when geese are the only waterfowl that hunt ers may legally take. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, coy ote, red fox, gray fox, skunk, raccoon, weasel, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (a)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) Prior to hunting, you must ob tain from refuge headquarters and sign a current refuge hunt brochure (signed brochure). You must possess the signed refuge hunt brochure at all times while hunting, and you must hold a valid State hunting license. (iii) You may use only shotguns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment on open areas east and north of Vermont Route 78, east of the Missisquoi River, and on Shad Island. (iv) We prohibit hunting from the end of the State snowshoe hare and rabbit season (early March) until September 1. (v) On the Eagle Point Unit, the con ditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(2)(i) through (iii) of this section do not apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, moose, bear, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) Prior to hunting, you must obtain from refuge headquarters and sign a current refuge hunt brochure (signed brochure). You must possess the signed refuge hunt brochure at all times while hunting, and you must hold a valid State hunting license. (ii) You may use only shotguns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment on open areas east and north of Vermont Route 78, east of the Missisquoi River. We prohibit rifles in these areas at any time. (iii) You may use portable tree stands as governed by State regula tions guiding their use on State wild life management areas with the fol lowing exception: We allow only one tree stand or ground blind for each per mit holder. (iv) On the Eagle Point Unit, we allow hunting subject to the following conditions: (A) You may use portable tree stands as governed by State regulations guid ing their use on State wildlife manage ment areas. (B) We allow training of dogs during the regular hunting seasons as gov erned by State regulations. We allow dog training outside the regular hunt ing seasons (i.e., from June 1 through July 31) only with a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow sport fishing (including bow fishing) by boat and ice fishing in designated areas with the following ex ceptions: (A) We close the following areas year-round: Goose Bay, Saxes Creek and Pothole, Metcalfe Island Pothole, Long Marsh Channel, and Clark Marsh. (B) We close the following areas from Labor Day to December 31: Long Marsh Bay and Long Marsh Channel. (ii) We allow bank fishing along des ignated areas of Charcoal Creek. (iii) We prohibit taking fish with fire arms. (iv) We prohibit boat launching on the refuge with the following excep tions: We allow launching from Louie’s Landing year-round, and from Mac’s Bend boat launch area from September through December (inclusive). (b) Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, crow, snipe, and American woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow disabled hunters to hunt from a vehicle that is at least 10 feet from the traveled portion of the refuge road if the hunter possesses a State issued disabled hunting license and a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383– G) issued by the refuge manager. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00544 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 535 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.65 (ii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations, except hunters using more than two dogs must possess a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) issued by the refuge manager. (iii) We prohibit shooting from, over, or within 25 feet of the traveled portion of any road that is accessible to motor vehicles. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, raccoon, bobcat, woodchuck, red squirrel, eastern gray squirrel, porcupine, skunk, snowshoe hare, eastern cottontail, muskrat, opossum, weasel, pheasant, and ruffed grouse on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) At the Putney Mountain Unit, we allow the use of dogs only for hunting ruffed grouse. (iii) We require hunters hunting at night to possess a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) issued by the ref uge manager. (iv) We allow the training of dogs as governed by State regulations from August 1 through the last Saturday in September during daylight hours, if the trainer possesses a Special Use Per mit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) issued by the refuge manager. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may use portable tree stands and/or blinds. You must clearly label your tree stand(s) and/or blind(s) with your hunting license number. You must remove your tree stand(s) and/or blind(s) no later than 72 hours after the close of the season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) You may retrieve moose at the Nulhegan Basin Division with the use of a commercial moose hauler, if the hauler possesses a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–C) issued by the ref uge manager. (iv) We allow the training of dogs as governed by State regulations from August 1 through September 15 during daylight hours, if the trainer possesses a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3– 1383–G) issued by the refuge manager. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge consistent with State regulations. [86 FR 48878, Aug. 31, 2021, as amended at 87 FR 57132, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.65 Virginia. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow scouting on designated days prior to the start of each refuge hunt period. Hunters may enter the hunt zones on foot, on bicycle, or through transportation provided by the refuge only. (ii) Hunters may go to Hunt Zone 1 (Long Island) only by hand-launched watercraft (canoe, punt, rowboat, and similar watercraft) from the canoe launch at refuge headquarters. We pro hibit use of trailers. (iii) We prohibit retrieval of wounded game from a ‘‘No Hunting Area’’ or ‘‘Safety Zone’’ without the consent of the refuge employee on duty at the check station. (iv) We prohibit the use of tree stands, except on Long Island (Hunt Zone 1). (v) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs while hunting white-tailed deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, noncommercial crabbing, and clamming on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We close all areas within the hunt ing zones, as well as the oceanfront, to fishing, crabbing, and clamming during the annual refuge white-tailed deer and feral hog hunt. (ii) You may surf fish, crab, and clam south of the refuge’s beach access ramp. We allow night surf fishing by permit (FWS Form 3–2358) in this area VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00545 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 536 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.65 on dates and at times designated on the permit. (iii) For sport fishing in D Pool: (A) We only allow fishing from the docks or banks in D Pool. We prohibit boats, canoes, and kayaks on D Pool. (B) You must catch and release all freshwater game fish. The daily creel limit for D Pool for other species is a maximum combination of any 10 nongame fish. (C) Parking for non-ambulatory an glers is available adjacent to the dock at D Pool. All other anglers must enter the area by foot or bicycle. (b) Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, coot, snipe, gallinule, dove, woodcock, crow, and rail on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters must obtain and possess a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting on the refuge. (ii) Hunters may only access hunting areas by boat. We allow hunters to ac cess the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We allow hunting during State seasons from September 16 to March 14. (iv) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State regula tions. (v) We prohibit the use of permanent blinds and pit blinds. You must remove portable blinds and decoys at the end of each day’s hunt. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon, opossum, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(i) of this section applies. All occupants of a vehicle or hunt party must possess a signed refuge hunt brochure and be actively engaged in hunting unless aiding a disabled per son who possesses a valid State dis abled hunting license. (ii) Hunters must sign in at the hun ter check station prior to hunting and sign out prior to exiting the refuge. (iii) We prohibit the hunting of up land game at night. Hunters may ac cess the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (iv) We prohibit the use of dogs while hunting upland game. (v) We prohibit firearms in des ignated archery-only areas. (vi) You may not hunt, discharge a firearm, or nock an arrow or crossbow bolt within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of any building, road, or trail. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, sika, and wild turkey on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(2)(i), (ii), (v), and (vi) of this section apply. (ii) Hunters may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (iv) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs while hunting white-tailed deer and sika. (v) We allow the use of portable tree stands, but you must remove them at the end of each day’s hunt. (vi) We allow limited hunting of wild turkey during designated State spring and fall seasons only when in the pos session of a valid refuge turkey quota hunt permit. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing, crabbing, and clamming from the shoreline of the refuge in designated areas subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must attend minnow traps, crab traps, crab pots, and handlines at all times. (ii) We prohibit the use of seine nets and pneumatic (compressed air or oth erwise) bait launchers. (iii) The State regulates certain spe cies of finfish, shellfish, and crustacean (crab) using size or possession limits. You may not alter these species, to in clude cleaning or filleting, in such a way that we cannot determine its spe cies or total length. (iv) In order to fish after the refuge closes for the day, anglers must obtain an overnight fishing pass (name/ad dress/phone) issued by the National VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00546 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 537 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.65 Park Service. Anglers can obtain a pass in person at the National Park Service Tom’s Cove Visitor Center. (v) We allow the possession or use of only three surf fishing poles per li censed angler, and those poles must be attended at all times. This includes persons age 65 or older who are license exempt in Virginia. (c) Eastern Shore of Virginia Na tional Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, rail, snipe, gallinule, coot, woodcock, dove, and crow on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow holders of a signed ref uge hunt brochure (signed brochure) to access areas of the refuge typically closed to the non-hunting public. All occupants of a vehicle or hunt party must possess a signed brochure and be actively engaged in hunting. We allow an exception for those persons aiding a disabled person who possesses a valid State-issued Commonwealth of Vir ginia Disabled Resident Lifetime Li cense or Commonwealth of Virginia Resident Disabled Veteran’s Lifetime License. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours prior to legal sun rise and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State and Northampton County regulations on designated areas of the refuge. (iv) We allow hunting on the refuge only from September 1 until February 28. Hunting will follow State seasons during that period. (v) You may not hunt, discharge a firearm, or nock an arrow or crossbow bolt outside of designated hunt areas or within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a building, road or improved trail. (vi) We prohibit the use of permanent blinds and pit blinds. You must remove portable blinds and decoys at the end of each day’s hunt. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, squirrel, quail, rac coon, opossum, fox, and coyote on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) through (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit the hunting of upland game at night. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) through (v) of this section apply. (ii) We allow turkey hunting during the spring season only for a mentor-led hunt. (iii) We prohibit the possession or use of lead ammunition when hunting tur key. (iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (v) We allow the use of portable tree stands. We require removal of the stands after each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Anglers may access the refuge to fish from designated shore areas 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. (ii) Anglers may access State waters via the Wise Point Boat Ramp on the refuge from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (d) Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (FWS Form 3– 2439, Hunt Application—National Wild life Refuge System). (ii) We only allow shotguns with slugs during the firearm season. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (iv) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs while hunting deer. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00547 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 538 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.65 (v) Hunters must certify and qualify weapons and ammunition at a refuge approved range and view the refuge ori entation session online prior to issuance of a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System). (4) Sport fishing. We allow freshwater fishing in designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from non motorized boats only. (ii) We prohibit the use of lead fish ing tackle. (e) Featherstone National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) We limit boat access to non motorized boats only in Farm Creek Unit. We allow motorized boat access in Neabsco Creek Unit. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit the use of lead fish ing tackle. (f) Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, rail, snipe, gallinule/moorhen, coot, woodcock, dove, and crow on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (ii) We allow holders of a signed ref uge hunt brochure (signed brochure) to access areas of the refuge typically closed to the non-hunting public. All occupants of a vehicle, boat, or hunt party must possess a signed brochure and be actively engaged in hunting. We allow an exception for those persons aiding a disabled person who possesses a valid State-issued Commonwealth of Virginia Disabled Resident Lifetime License or Commonwealth of Virginia Resident Disabled Veteran’s Lifetime License. (iii) We allow hunting and hunter ac cess by boat only. We prohibit hunting from land. Retrieval dogs may retrieve fallen game on shore. (iv) We allow hunting on the refuge from September 1 until February 28. Hunting will follow State seasons dur ing that period. (v) Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset. (vi) We prohibit the possession or use of lead ammunition while hunting. (2)–(4) [Reserved] (g) Great Dismal Swamp National Wild life Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of gray squirrel and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only. (ii) You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (FWS Form 3– 2439). (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and black bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We require the use of nontoxic ammunition for hunting wild turkey. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing in Lake Drum mond from a boat (maximum 25 horse power) and from the piers at Wash ington Ditch Road and Interior Ditch Road. (ii) We prohibit fishing from the ditch banks on the refuge. (iii) We require a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) for vehicular ac cess to the boat ramp on Interior Ditch Road on the west side of Lake Drum mond. (h) James River National Wildlife Ref uge.(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow waterfowl hunting only during the mentor-led hunts. (ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State regula tions. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00548 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 539 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.65 (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, squirrel, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow the hunting and take of coyote concurrently during the refuge deer hunting season. (ii) We allow rabbit and squirrel hunting only during the mentor-led hunt. (iii) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (h)(2)(iii) of this section applies. (ii) We require spring turkey hunters to obtain a refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439) through a lottery administered by a designated third party vendor. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1 hour prior to the start of legal shooting time and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after the end of legal shooting time. (iv) We prohibit the possession or use of lead ammunition when hunting spring wild turkey. (v) Hunters using a muzzleloader must hunt from a stand elevated 10 feet (3 meters) or more above the ground. (vi) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing access each day from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We allow fishing only by use of one or more attended poles with hook and line attached. We prohibit all other fishing methods and means. (iii) We prohibit the use of lead fish ing tackle. (iv) We prohibit the use of minnows as bait. (i) Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.52(e) for regula tions. (j) Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Ref uge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote and fox on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow the incidental take of coyote and fox during the refuge deer hunting season. (ii) We require the use of non-lead ammunition when hunting coyote and fox. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) With the exception of mentored hunt participants, white-tailed deer hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (FWS Form 3– 2439) and be selected in the refuge lot tery to hunt. (ii) We only allow shotguns with slugs during the firearm season. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (iv) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs when hunting deer. (v) We require the use of non-lead ammunition when hunting wild turkey. (vi) Hunters must certify and qualify weapons and ammunition at a refuge approved range and view the refuge ori entation session online prior to issuance of a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439). (vii) Wild turkey hunting is a men tor-led hunt only. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow boat access by non motorized boats only. (ii) We prohibit the use of lead fish ing tackle. (k) Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory water fowl and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) You must hunt from a designated refuge blind. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00549 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 540 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.65 (ii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing access April 1 through August 31, from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit shoreline fishing. We allow fishing only from boats untethered to refuge lands, or from designated blinds. (iii) We allow fishing only by use of one or more attended poles with hook and line attached. We prohibit all other fishing methods and means. (iv) We prohibit the use of lead fish ing tackle. (l) Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours prior to the start of legal shooting time and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after the end of legal shooting time. (ii) We only allow the hunting and take of coyote concurrently during the refuge deer hunting season. (iii) We require hunters to dock their boats at designated locations on the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (l)(2)(iii) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs when hunting white-tailed deer. (iii) We require big game hunters to obtain a permit through a lottery ad ministered by a third-party contractor. (iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing access each day from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit bank fishing. We allow fishing only from boats untethered to refuge lands. (iii) We allow fishing only by use of one or more attended poles with hook and line attached. We prohibit all other fishing methods and means. (iv) We prohibit the use of minnows as bait. (v) We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle. (m) Rappahannock River Valley Na tional Wildlife Refuge. (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of wa terfowl on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) Hunters may only hunt waterfowl during designated days and times. The refuge provides dates for the waterfowl hunting season in the annual refuge hunt brochure. (ii) In designated areas, we require hunters to possess and carry a refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3–2439) ob tained from a designated third-party vendor. (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State regula tions. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, rabbit, and squirrel on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs. (ii) We only allow the hunting and take of coyote concurrently during the refuge deer hunting season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(ii) and (m)(2)(i) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the possession or use of lead ammunition when hunting spring wild turkey. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1 hour prior to the start of legal shooting time and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after the end of legal shooting time. (iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00550 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 541 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.66 cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing access each day from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) During the period when the ref uge is open for hunting, we may close hunting areas to all other uses, includ ing sport fishing. (iii) We allow fishing only by use of one or more attended poles with hook and line attached. We prohibit all other fishing methods and means. (iv) We prohibit the use of lead fish ing tackle in freshwater ponds, includ ing Wilna Pond and Laurel Grove Pond. (v) We require catch-and-release fish ing for largemouth bass in freshwater ponds, including Wilna Pond and Lau rel Grove Pond. Anglers may take other finfish species as governed by State regulations. (vi) We prohibit the use of minnows as bait. (vii) We prohibit the use of boats pro pelled by gasoline motors, sail, or me chanically operated paddle wheel while fishing. (n) Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge. (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, rail, coot, snipe, gallinule, dove, woodcock, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) You must obtain and possess a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting on the refuge. (ii) You may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We allow hunting during State seasons from September 16 to March 14. (iv) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State regula tions. (v) We prohibit the use of permanent blinds and pit blinds. You must remove portable blinds and decoys at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon, opossum, fox, coy ote, rabbit, and squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth in para graphs (n)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the hunting of upland game at night. You may access the ref uge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs while hunting upland game. (iv) You may not hunt, discharge a firearm, or nock an arrow or crossbow bolt within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of any building, road, or trail. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and wild tur key on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (n)(1)(i) and (n)(2)(iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an orga nized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be wait ing for the deer. (iii) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs while hunting white-tailed deer and wild turkey. (iv) We allow the use of portable tree stands, but you must remove them at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (v) We allow limited hunting of tur key during designated State spring and fall seasons only when in the posses sion of a valid refuge turkey quota hunt permit. (4) [Reserved] [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54141, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48879, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57132, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.66 Washington. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00551 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 542 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.66 the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow hunters to possess and carry no more than 25 shells while hunting in the field. (ii) Hunters may access the hunt areas by boat only. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We prohibit bank fishing within the refuge along the Nisqually River and McAllister Creek. (ii) We prohibit shellfishing (clams, oysters, mussels) on the tideflats. (iii) We prohibit tidal flat and marsh access from refuge trails. (b) Columbia National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit discharge of any fire arm within 1⁄4 mile (396 meters) of any maintained building or Federal facil ity, such as, but not limited to, a struc ture designed for storage, human occu pancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of non living natural materials. Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays on Marsh Unit 1 and Farm Units 226 and 227. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We allow hunting from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holi days in Marsh Unit 1. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We allow hunting with shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery only. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) On waters open to fishing, we allow fishing only from April 1 to Sep tember 30, except that we allow fishing year-round on Falcon, Heron, Goldeneye, Corral, Blythe, Chukar, and Scaup Lakes. (ii) We allow frogging during periods when we allow fishing on designated waters. (c) Conboy Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit discharge of any fire arm within 1⁄4 mile (396 meters) of any maintained building or Federal facil ity, such as, but not limited to, a struc ture designed for storage, human occu pancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: The condition set forth at para graph (c)(1)(i) of this section applies. (4) [Reserved] (d) Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing on designated areas of the ref uge. (e) Hanford Reach National Monument/ Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the monument/refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit discharge of any fire arm within 1⁄4 mile (396 meters) of any maintained building or Federal facil ity, such as, but not limited to, a struc ture designed for storage, human occu pancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, grey par tridge, and chukar partridge on des ignated areas of the monument/refuge subject to the following conditions: VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00552 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 543 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.66 The conditions set forth at paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer and elk on designated areas of the monument/refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow sport hunting of deer and elk on the Saddle Mountain, Ringold, and Wahluke (East) units of the monu ment/refuge subject to the following conditions: (A) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(i) of this section applies. (B) We allow hunting with shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery only. (ii) We allow population control hunting of elk on the Rattlesnake Unit of the monument/refuge subject to the following conditions: (A) We prohibit overnight camping, overnight parking, and smoking. (B) We require elk population control hunters to participate in a Service-di rected, hunt-specific training session each year prior to hunting. Hunters must check-in and out at a refuge check station and fill out and display the Self-Clearing check-In Permit (Form 3–2405) on the dashboards of their vehicles. (C) We allow hunting with modern firearms only. (D) We allow authorized vehicles only on designated roads and only in des ignated parking areas. (E) We prohibit the use of bicycles and carts. (F) We allow hunting Monday through Friday only. (G) All hunt assistants must check-in and out at a refuge check station and be under the supervision of the per mitted hunter at all times. All hunt as sistants must fill out and display the Self-Clearing check-In Permit (Form 3– 2405) on the dashboards of their vehi cles. (H) We allow foot access only beyond designated roads and parking areas. (I) We prohibit retrieval of animals outside the hunt area without prior Service approval. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on the designated areas of the monument/refuge subject to the fol lowing condition: We allow access from legal sunrise to legal sunset, except that we allow access to the Wahluke Unit’s White Bluffs boat launch from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset for launch and recov ery activities only. (f) Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer—(1) Migra tory game bird hunting. We allow hunt ing of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, by 1 hour after legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (ii) We open the refuge for hunting access from 11⁄2 hours before legal sun rise until 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) We allow hunting on Mondays through Fridays only. We close the ref uge to hunting on weekends and Fed eral holidays. (ii) We allow a maximum of 10 hunt ers to use the refuge in any one day, with one hunt period consisting of 5 consecutive days. (iii) We allow hunting of elk using muzzleloading firearms only. (iv) We require hunters to attend a refuge-specific orientation session each year prior to hunting on the refuge. (v) We require hunters to sign in and out each day at the refuge head quarters. When signing out for the day, you must report hunting success or failure, and any hit-but-not-retrieved animals on the Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542). (vi) Additional persons may assist hunters during elk retrieval only. No more than one unlicensed person may assist each licensed hunter during the hunt or during elk retrieval. (vii) We prohibit hunters from oper ating motorized vehicles on the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow bank fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (g) Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting September through December. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00553 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 544 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.66 (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game and small game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting September through December, and during the spring wild turkey season. (ii) During the spring turkey season, we prohibit hunting of all species ex cept wild turkey. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting, with the exception of raccoon. (3) Big Game Hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: The condition set forth at paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this section ap plies. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (h) McNary National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We prohibit discharge of any fire arm within 1⁄4 mile (396 meters) of any maintained building or Federal facil ity, such as, but not limited to, a struc ture designed for storage, human occu pancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) On the McNary Fee Hunt Area (McNary Headquarters Unit), we allow hunting subject to the following condi tions: (A) The McNary Fee Hunt Area (McNary Headquarters Unit) is only open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sun days, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year’s Day. (B) We require hunters to possess and carry a special refuge permit (signed refuge brochure). (C) We allow hunting only from as signed areas. (iv) On the Peninsula Unit, we allow hunting subject to the following condi tion: On the east shoreline of the Pe ninsula Unit, we allow hunting only from established numbered blind sites, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and we require hunters to remain within 100 feet (30 meters) of marked posts unless retrieving birds or setting decoys. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (h)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) On the McNary Fee Hunt Area (McNary Headquarters Unit), we allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year’s Day from 12 p.m. (noon) to the end of State legal hunting hours. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (h)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) On the Stateline and Juniper Canyon Units, we allow hunting with modern firearms, shotgun, muzzle loader, and archery. (iii) On the Peninsula, Two-Rivers, and Wallula Units, we allow hunting with archery and shotgun only. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (i) Ridgefield National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along any designated route of travel, including pedestrian trails. (ii) We close the refuge to goose hunting when the dusky Canada goose harvest reaches the quota posted at the refuge. (iii) We allow hunting on designated portions of the River ‘‘S’’ Unit on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, excluding Federal holidays, during the regular State waterfowl hunting sea son. (iv) Prior to entering the hunt area, you must check in at the refuge check station, and obtain a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542). You must carry the Harvest Report while hunting as proof of blind assignment and user fee pay ment. (v) We allow access to the refuge check station 2 hours before legal shooting time. We require hunters to VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00554 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 545 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.66 depart the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal shooting time. (vi) We allow hunting only from des ignated permanent blinds. (vii) We allow a maximum of three persons per hunting blind. (viii) We prohibit additional hunters to join a hunt party after the party has checked in. (ix) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (x) Prior to switching blinds, you must first report to the refuge check station to obtain a new blind assign ment. You must submit an accurate Harvest Report (FWS Form 3–2542) for the blind being vacated, and obtain a new Harvest Report for the new blind. (xi) Prior to leaving the hunt area, you must check out at the refuge check station, submit an accurate Har vest Report (FWS Form 3–2542), and present all harvested birds for inspec tion by check station personnel. (xii) We reserve Blind 1A for exclu sive use by hunters with permanent disabilities who qualify for a valid State Disabled Hunter Permit or Amer ica the Beautiful access pass, and their nonhunting assistants. (2)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We allow fishing and frogging from March 1 through September 30 only. (ii) We allow fishing and frogging from legal sunrise to legal sunset only. (j) San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (k) Toppenish National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We prohibit discharge of any fire arm within 1⁄4 mile (396 meters (m)) of any maintained building or Federal fa cility, such as, but not limited to, a structure designed for storage, human occupancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) We allow only portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of non living natural materials. Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) On the Pumphouse, Petty, Isiri, Chamber, and Chloe Units, we allow hunting 7 days a week subject to the following condition: We require a min imum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 m). (iv) On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. (v) On the Robbins Road Unit, we allow hunting only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. (vi) On the Robbins Road and Pump house Units, we allow hunting only from numbered field blind sites. 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. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (k)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We allow hunting of upland game birds from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sun set of each hunt day. (iii) On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. (iv) On the Robbins Road Unit, we allow hunting only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. (3)–(4) [Reserved] (l) Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting during the State youth season in September. (ii) We allow hunting from the begin ning of the regular waterfowl seasons through November 30 by youths (younger than age 16) on Saturday and VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00555 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 546 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.66 Sunday only. An adult, age 18 or older, must accompany and supervise youth hunters. We allow the supervising adult(s) to hunt. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (iv) Hunters may access the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal hunt ing hours and must leave no later than 1 hour after legal hunting hours. (v) Hunters may hunt only from within 50 yards of posted hunting sites. (vi) Hunting parties are restricted to a maximum of two youths and two ac companying adults per hunting site. (vii) We allow the use of non motorized boats for hunting. (viii) We only allow the use of port able blinds and temporary blinds con structed of manmade materials. (ix) Hunters must remove all blinds, decoys, and other personal equipment from the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (x) We allow migratory game bird hunting with shotguns only. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Elk hunters must obtain a letter from the refuge manager assigning them a hunt unit. (ii) Elk hunters may access the ref uge no earlier than 2 hours before State legal shooting time and must leave no later than 5 hours after the end of State legal hunting hours. (iii) Elk hunters not using approved nontoxic ammunition (see § 32.2(k)) must remove or bury the visceral re mains of harvested animals. (iv) We allow turkey hunting during the fall season only. (v) We prohibit the possession or use of toxic shot by hunters using shotguns (see § 32.2(k)) when hunting turkey. (vi) For turkey hunting, the condi tion set forth at paragraph (l)(1)(iv) of this section applies. (4) [Reserved] (m) Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We prohibit discharge of any fire arm within 1⁄4 mile (396 meters) of any maintained building or Federal facil ity, such as, but not limited to, a struc ture designed for storage, human occu pancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) On the Paterson and Whitcomb Units, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all Federal holidays within the State season. (iv) On the Ridge Unit, we allow only shoreline hunting; we prohibit hunting from boats. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (m)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply. (ii) On the Whitcomb Island Unit, we only allow hunting of upland game from 12 p.m. (noon) to the end of State legal hunting hours. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (m)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We allow hunting by special per mit only (issued by the State). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (n) Willapa National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) In the designated goose hunt area in the Riekkola Unit, hunters may take ducks, coots, and snipe only inci dental to hunting geese. (ii) We open the refuge for hunting access from 11⁄2 hours before legal sun rise until 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset. (iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (iv) You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, by 1 hour after legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of forest grouse (sooty and VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00556 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 547 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.67 ruffed) on designated areas of the ref uge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow archery hunting only. (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (n)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of deer, elk, and bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) At Long Island, we allow only archery hunting; we prohibit hunting firearms. (ii) We prohibit bear hunting on any portion of the refuge except Long Is land. (iii) We prohibit the use of centerfire or rimfire rifles within the Lewis, Por ter Point, and Riekkola Units. (iv) The condition set forth at para graph (n)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (v) You may leave your tree stand(s) in place for 3 days. You must label your tree stand(s) with your hunting li cense number and the date you set up the stand. You may set up stands 11⁄2 hours before legal sunrise. You must remove your tree stand(s) and all other personal property from the refuge by 11⁄2 hours after legal sunset on the third day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (vi) At Leadbetter Point, we allow hunting of elk only during the State early muzzleloader season, and by spe cial permit in consultation with the State. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54142, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48882, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57134, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.67 West Virginia. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, rail, coot, gallinule, mourning dove, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We require each hunter to possess and carry a signed refuge hunting bro chure (signed brochure). (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge, including parking areas, no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We prohibit overnight parking except by Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) on Forest Road 80. (iv) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (v) We prohibit dog training except during legal hunting seasons. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow the hunting of ruffed grouse, squirrel, cot tontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, red fox, gray fox, bobcat, woodchuck, coyote, opossum, striped skunk, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i), (iv) and (v) of this sec tion apply. (ii) You may hunt coyote, raccoon, opossum, skunk, and fox at night, but you must obtain a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) at the refuge headquarters before hunting. (iii) We only allow hunting in the No Rifle Zones with the following equip ment: Archery (including crossbow), shotgun, or muzzleloader. (iv) We prohibit the hunting of up land game species from March 1 through August 31. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer, black bear, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (a)(1)(i) and (iv) and (a)(2)(iii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow the use of dogs for hunt ing black bear during the gun season. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle on designated areas of the refuge. (b) Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00557 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 548 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.68 birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require each hunter to possess and carry a signed refuge hunting bro chure (signed brochure). (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge, including parking areas, no later than 1 hour after legal sunset. (iii) We allow the use of dogs con sistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, Eastern cottontail rabbit, red and gray fox, coyote, bob cat, opossum, raccoon, skunk, wood chuck, weasel, ruffed grouse, quail, pheasant, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and black bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (b)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We only allow the use of archery equipment. (iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a ‘‘deer drive’’ as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the orga nized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (iv) You must label portable tree stands with your last name and State license number. You may erect your stand(s) on the first day of the hunting season. You must remove your stand(s) by the last day of the hunting season (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from 1 hour be fore legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. This restriction does not apply to off-shore fishing. (ii) We prohibit trotlines (setlines) and turtle lines. [85 FR 54143, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 86 FR 48882, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.68 Wisconsin. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Fox River National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You must remove all boats, de coys, game cameras, blinds, blind ma terials, stands, platforms, and other personal equipment brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit hunting from any stand left up over night. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal shoot ing hours and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours end. (iii) Any ground blind used during any gun deer season must display at least 144 square inches (929 square cen timeters) of solid, blaze-orange or fluo rescent pink material visible from all directions. (4) [Reserved] (b) Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (1)–(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) You must remove all boats, de coys, game cameras, blinds, blind ma terials, stands, platforms, and other personal equipment brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit hunting from any stand left up over night. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal shoot ing hours and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours end. (iii) Any ground blind used during any gun deer season must display at least 144 square inches (929 square cen timeters) of solid, blaze-orange or fluo rescent pink material visible from all directions. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00558 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 549 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.68 (iv) We require hunters to possess a permit (FWS Form 3–1383–G) for deer hunting on Plum Island. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow fishing from the shoreline; we prohibit fishing from docks, piers, and other structures. (ii) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (c) Hackmatack National Wildlife Ref uge. Refer to § 32.32(f) for regulations. (d) Horicon National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, common moorhen, and American woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tion: We allow only participants in the Learn to Hunt and other special pro grams to hunt goose, duck, coot, and common moorhen. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, ring-necked pheasant, gray partridge, ruffed grouse, squirrel, cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, raccoon, opossum, striped skunk, red fox, gray fox, coyote, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)). (ii) We prohibit night hunting of up land game from 30 minutes after legal sunset until 30 minutes before legal sunrise the following day. (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting upland game (except raccoon, opossum, striped skunk, red fox, gray fox, coyote, and bobcat), provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iv) Coyote, red fox, gray fox, and bobcat hunting begins on the first day of the traditional 9-day gun deer sea son. (v) Coyote hunting ends on the last day of the season for fox. (vi) You may only hunt striped skunk and opossum during the season for raccoon. (vii) You may only hunt snowshoe hare during the season for cottontail rabbit. (viii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours and must exit the ref uge no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer and black bear in designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all boats, de coys, game cameras, blinds, blind ma terials, stands, platforms, and other personal equipment brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit hunting from any stand left up over night. (ii) We prohibit hunting bear with dogs. (iii) Hunters must possess a refuge permit (FWS Form 3–2439, Hunt Appli cation—National Wildlife Refuge Sys tem) to hunt in Area E (surrounding the office/visitor center). (iv) The condition set forth at para graph (d)(2)(viii) applies. (v) Any ground blind used during any gun deer season must display at least 144 square inches (929 square centi meters) of solid-blaze-orange or fluo rescent pink material visible from all directions. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We only allow bank fishing or fish ing through the ice. (ii) We prohibit the use of fishing weights or lures containing lead. (iii) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (e) Leopold Wetland Management Dis trict— (1) 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 and on the Wilcox WPA in Waushara County, sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the imme diate control of the hunter at all times. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00559 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 550 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.68 (ii) You must remove all boats, de coys, game cameras, blinds, blind ma terials, stands, platforms, and other personal equipment brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit hunting from any stand left up over night. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game throughout the district, except that we prohibit hunt ing on the Blue-wing WPA in Ozaukee County and on the Wilcox WPA in Waushara County, subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field, includ ing shot shells used for hunting wild turkey. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game throughout the dis trict, except that we prohibit hunting on the Blue Wing WPA in Ozaukee County and on the Wilcox WPA in Waushara County, subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Any ground blind used during any gun deer season must display at least 144 square inches (929 square centi meters) of solid, blaze-orange or fluo rescent pink material visible from all directions. (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (e)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on WPAs throughout the district subject to the following conditions. (i) We prohibit the use of motorized boats while fishing. (ii) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (f) Necedah National Wildlife Refuge— (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, dove, moorhen/gallinule, rail, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1 hour before legal shoot ing hours and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal shooting hours. (ii) You must remove all boats, de coys, blinds, blind materials, stands, platforms, and other hunting equip ment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chap ter) brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt. (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (iv) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 50 feet (15 meters (m)) of the centerline of all public roads, service roads, and trails, and around parking lots. It is considered hunting if you have a loaded weapon, if you have a nocked arrow while bow hunting, or if you are in an elevated tree stand or ground blind with a means to take, within these areas. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) For wild turkey hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field. (ii) During the spring turkey season, we allow unarmed hunters who have a valid spring turkey permit in their pos session to scout the hunt area. We allow this scouting beginning on the Saturday immediately prior to the opening date listed on the State turkey hunting permit. (iii) We open Refuge Area 3 to hunt ing after the State deer gun season through the end of the respective State seasons or until February 28, whichever occurs first. (iv) We allow the use of dogs while hunting upland game (except raccoon), provided the dog is under the imme diate control of the hunter at all times. (v) You may only hunt snowshoe hare during the season for cottontail rabbit. (vi) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) of this sec tion apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (f)(1)(i) and (iv) of this section apply. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00560 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 551 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.68 (ii) You may use portable elevated devices, but you 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 hunt ing season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (iii) You must clearly mark all non natural blinds, stands, platforms, and ladders on the exterior with the hunt er’s Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources customer identification number. (iv) We open Refuge Area 2 to deer hunting during the State archery, gun, and muzzleloader seasons, except that we close Refuge Area 2 to deer hunting during any early State antlerless-only hunts. (v) We open Refuge Area 3 to deer hunting during the State regular gun, muzzleloader, and late archery seasons. Unarmed deer hunters may enter Ref uge Area 3 to scout beginning the Sat urday prior to the gun deer season. (vi) You must remove flagging used during hunting by the close of the archery deer season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (vii) Any ground blind used during any gun deer season must display at least 144 square inches (929 square cen timeters) of solid-blaze-orange or fluo rescent pink material visible from all directions. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Fishing areas are open from 30 minutes prior to legal sunrise to 30 minutes after legal sunset during ref uge-specific seasons. (ii) We allow use of nonmotorized boats in Sprague-Goose pools only when we open these pools to fishing. (iii) We allow motorized boats in Suk Cerney Pool. (iv) We allow fishing by hook and line only. (v) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (g) St. Croix Wetland Management Dis trict—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas throughout the district subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit hunting on designated portions posted as closed of the St. Croix Prairie Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) and the Prairie Flats— South WPA in St. Croix County. (ii) We close the Oak Ridge WPA in St. Croix County to hunting from the opening day of waterfowl season until the first Saturday in December, except that we allow deer hunting during reg ular archery, gun, and muzzleloader seasons. (iii) We prohibit the use of motorized boats while hunting and fishing. (iv) During the State-approved hunt ing season, we allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the im mediate control of the hunter at all times. (v) You must remove all boats, de coys, game cameras, blinds, blind ma terials, stands, platforms, and other personal equipment brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit hunting from any stand left up over night. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas throughout the district subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) of this sec tion apply. (ii) For hunting, you may use or pos sess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field, includ ing shot shells used for hunting wild turkey. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of big game on designated areas throughout the district subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit hunting on designated portions of the St. Croix Prairie WPA and the Prairie Flats-South WPA in St. Croix County. (ii) Any ground blind used during any gun deer season must display at least 144 square inches (929 square centi meters) of solid-blaze-orange or fluo rescent pink material visible from all directions. (iii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (g)(1)(iii) through (v) of this sec tion apply. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00561 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 552 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.68 (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on WPAs throughout the district subject to the following conditions. (i) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (ii) The condition set forth at para graph (g)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (h) Trempealeau National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunting of duck, mer ganser, goose, coot, mourning dove, sora, Virginia rail, woodcock, snipe, and crow on refuge lands north of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and north of State Highway 35/54, subject to the following conditions: (A) We allow only the use of portable or temporary blinds. (B) We allow the use of dogs while hunting migratory game birds, pro vided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (ii) We allow hunting of duck, mer ganser, goose, and coot on refuge lands south of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and south of State Highway 35/54, subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, Hungarian partridge, sharp-tailed grouse, coyote, gray and red fox, bob cat, raccoon, snowshoe hare, cottontail rabbit, and gray and red squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow upland game hunting only on refuge land north of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and north of State Highway 35/54. (ii) We allow only the use of portable or temporary blinds. (iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting upland game birds, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) On refuge land south of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and south of State Highway 35/54: (A) We prohibit the use of rifles for deer hunting. (B) We allow white-tailed deer hunt ing only by refuge permit. (ii) On refuge land north of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and north of State Highway 35/54: (A) We allow white-tailed deer hunt ing during the State archery, muzzle loader, and firearms seasons. (B) We allow hunting during the youth gun deer hunt and the gun hunt for hunters with disabilities as gov erned by State regulations. (4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We allow boats propelled by hand or electric motors only on refuge pools. We do not prohibit the possession, only the use, of other watercraft motors. (iii) We prohibit harvest of turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iv) We prohibit night-lighting, arch ery, spearing, or netting of fish. (i) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Refer to § 32.42(r) for regulations. (j) Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all boats, de coys, game cameras, blinds, blind ma terials, stands, platforms, and other personal equipment brought onto the refuge at the end of each day’s hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). We prohibit hunting from any stand left up over night. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal shoot ing hours and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours end. (iii) We prohibit the use of motorized boats while hunting and fishing. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We allow archery deer hunting to take place on refuge lands owned by the Service that constitute tracts greater than 20 acres (8 hectares). VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00562 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 553 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 32.69 (ii) The conditions set forth at para graphs (j)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sun rise to legal sunset only. (ii) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter). (iii) The condition set forth at para graph (j)(1)(iii) applies. [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54144, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48882, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57134, Sept. 16, 2022] § 32.69 Wyoming. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bamforth National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of chukar, grey partridge, pheasant, rabbit, sharp-tailed grouse, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of pronghorn antelope, mule deer, and white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (b) Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of dove, duck, dark goose, coot, merganser, light goose, snipe, Virginia rail, Sora rail, sandhill crane, and mourning dove on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (ii) Hunters may only access the ref uge 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of blue grouse, ruffed grouse, chukar partridge, gray partridge, cot tontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, squirrel (red, gray, and fox), red fox, raccoon, and striped skunk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (b)(1)(ii) of this section applies. (ii) We allow the use of dogs to find and retrieve legally harvested upland game birds, cottontail rabbits, and squirrels. You may not use dogs to chase red fox, raccoon, striped skunk, or any other species not specifically al lowed in this paragraph (b)(2)(ii). (iii) Licensed migratory bird, big game, or upland/small game hunters may harvest red fox, raccoon, and striped skunk on the refuge from Sep tember 1 until the end of the last open big game, upland bird, or small game season. You must possess, and remove from the refuge, all red fox, raccoon, and striped skunk that you harvest on the refuge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, pronghorn, and moose subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this sec tion applies. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (c) Hutton Lake National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow youth hunting of goose, duck, coot, and merganser on designated areas of the refuge during the Wyoming Zone C2 ‘‘special youth waterfowl hunting days’’ subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (ii) We prohibit the cleaning of game on the refuge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of chuker, grey partridge, pheasant, rabbit, sharp-tailed grouse, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condi tions: (i) The conditions set forth at para graphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) We allow hunting November 1 through March 1. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of pronghorn antelope and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow hunting November 1 through March 1. (4) [Reserved] (d) National Elk Refuge. (1)–(2) [Re served] VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00563 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 554 50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–23 Edition) § 32.70 (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of elk, pronghorn, white-tailed deer, and bison on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following con ditions: (i) We require refuge permits (issued by State of Wyoming). (ii) We prohibit shooting from or across refuge roads and parking areas. (iii) We allow hunting of pronghorn with a firearm in Pronghorn Hunt Area 1 from September 10 through October 31, and in Pronghorn Hunt Area 2 from October 1 through 31. (iv) We allow archery hunting of pronghorn in Pronghorn Hunt Area 1 in accordance with State seasons and reg ulations. (v) We allow hunting of white-tailed deer with a firearm in the White-tailed Deer Hunt Area from September 15 through October 30. (vi) We allow archery hunting of white-tailed deer in the White-tailed Deer Hunt Area in accordance with State seasons and regulations. (vii) The refuge hunt brochure will specify the type of ammunition ap proved for hunting on the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge. (e) Pathfinder National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of dove, goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the ref uge. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of sage grouse and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the ref uge. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of pronghorn antelope and deer on designated areas of the refuge. (4) [Reserved] (f) Seedskadee National Wildlife Ref uge—(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of dark goose, duck, coot, merganser, dove, snipe, and rail on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following conditions: (i) We open the refuge to the general public from 1⁄2 hour before legal sunrise to 1⁄2 hour after legal sunset. Waterfowl hunters may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal shooting hours to set up decoys and blinds. (ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (iii) You must only use portable blinds or blinds constructed from dead and downed wood. (iv) You must remove portable blinds, tree stands, decoys, and other personal equipment from the refuge after each day’s hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of sage grouse, cottontail rab bit, jackrabbit, raccoon, fox, and skunk on designated areas of the refuge sub ject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunt ing of pronghorn, mule deer, white tailed deer, elk, and moose on des ignated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (f)(1)(i) section applies. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at para graph (f)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit taking of mollusk, crustacean, reptile, and amphibian from the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chap ter). [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54144, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48883, Aug. 31, 2021] § 32.70 Guam. The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regula tions, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Guam National Wildlife Refuge. (1)– (3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fish ing and collection of marine life on designated areas of the refuge as gov erned by Government of Guam laws and regulations and subject to the fol lowing conditions: (i) We open the refuge to anglers from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day year-round, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, when we close to all public entry. (ii) You may not possess surround or gill nets on the refuge. VerDate Sep<11>2014 08:53 Feb 09, 2024 Jkt 259244 PO 00000 Frm 00564 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 555 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Serv., Interior § 34.3 (iii) We prohibit use of Self Con tained Underwater Breathing Appa ratus (SCUBA) to take fish or inverte brates. (b) [Reserved] PART 34—REFUGE REVENUE SHARING WITH COUNTIES Sec. 34.1 Purpose. 34.2 Authority. 34.3 Definitions. 34.4 Eligibility of areas. 34.5 Distribution of revenues. 34.6 Schedule of appraisals. 34.7 Fair market value appraisals. 34.8 Appropriations authorized. 34.9 Protests. AUTHORITY: 16 U.S.C. 715s, as amended. SOURCE: 44 FR 33073, June 8, 1979, unless otherwise noted. § 34.1 Purpose. The purpose of the regulations con tained in this part is to prescribe the procedures for making payments in lieu of taxes to counties for areas ad ministered by the Secretary through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in accordance with the Revenue Sharing Act. § 34.2 Authority. (a) The Act of October 17, 1978, Pub. L. 95–469, amended the Act of June 15, 1935, as amended by the Act of August 30, 1964 (78 Stat. 701; 16 U.S.C. 715s), by revising the formula and extending the revenue sharing provisions to all fee and reserve areas that are adminis tered solely or primarily by the Sec retary through the U.S. Fish and Wild life Service. Payments under this Act may be used for any governmental pur pose. (b) Pursuant to title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (78 Stat. 252; 42 U.S.C. 2000d), and the regulations issued pursuant thereto, which are con tained in 43 CFR part 17, counties must file an assurance with the Department, comply with the terms of the assur ances, and comply with regulations contained in 43 CFR part 17 in order to continue to receive this Federal finan cial assistance. § 34.3 Definitions. (a) The term fee area means any area which was acquired in fee by the United States and is administered, ei ther solely or primarily, by the Sec retary through the Service. (b) The term reserve area means any area of land withdrawn from the public domain and administered, either solely or primarily, by the Secretary through the Service. For the purpose of these regulations, reserve areas also include lands in Hawaii, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Is lands, which were initially adminis tered by the United States through Act of Congress, Executive Order, Public Land Order or Proclamation of the President and administered, either solely or primarily, by the Secretary through the Service. (c) The term county means any coun ty, parish, organized or unorganized borough, township or municipality, or other unit of local government that is the primary collector for general pur pose real property taxes where fee areas and/or reserve areas are located. For the purpose of sharing revenues, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands shall each be treated as a county. (d) The term fund means the reve nues received by the Service from (1) the sale or disposition of animals, salmonoid carcasses and eggs, products of the soil (including, but not limited to, timber, hay, and grass), minerals, shells, sand, and gravel; (2) leases for public accommodations or facilities in cidental to, but not in conflict with, the basic purpose of such areas; and (3) other privileges, including industrial leases at Crab Orchard National Wild life Refuge, Illinois, as authorized by Section 8 of Pub. L. 95–616, approved October 27, 1978. The Service may pay from such fund any necessary expenses incurred in connection with the rev enue producing and revenue sharing ac tivity. The fund shall also include any appropriations authorized by the Act to make up any difference between the total amount of receipts after pay ments of expenses and the total amount of payments due the counties. 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