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| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.1.37.1 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | A | Subpart A—General Provisions | § 32.1 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to hunting. | FWS | The opening of a wildlife refuge area to hunting will be dependent upon the provisions of law applicable to the area and upon a determination by the Secretary that the opening of the area to the hunting of migratory game birds, upland game, or big game will be compatible with the principles of sound wildlife management and will otherwise be in the public interest. The opening or closing of wildlife refuge areas to hunting shall be in accordance with the rulemaking requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 553). Lands acquired pursuant to the Act of May 18, 1948 (62 Stat. 238, 16 U.S.C. 695) will be opened to hunting only after it has been determined that the major portion of the crops in the vicinity of the area involved have been harvested, that the period of susceptibility of such crops to wildfowl depredation has passed, or that the possibility of these crops being damaged by waterfowl is minor. Lands acquired as “waterfowl production areas” shall annually be open to the hunting of migratory game birds, upland game, and big game subject to the provisions of State law and regulations and the pertinent provisions of parts 25 through 31 of this subchapter: Provided, That all forms of hunting or entry on all or any part of individual areas may be temporarily suspended by posting upon occasions of unusual or critical conditions of, or affecting land, water, vegetation, or wildlife populations. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.1.37.2 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | A | Subpart A—General Provisions | § 32.2 What are the requirements for hunting on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System? | FWS | [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] | The following provisions shall apply to each person while engaged in public hunting on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System: (a) Each person shall secure and possess the required State license. (b) Each person 16 years of age and older shall secure and possess a Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp while hunting migratory waterfowl. (c) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of Federal law and regulations including this subchapter and the current Federal Migratory Bird Regulations. (d) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of the laws and regulations of the State wherein any area is located unless further restricted by Federal law or regulation. (e) Each person shall comply with the terms and conditions authorizing access or use of wildlife refuges, including the terms and conditions under which hunting permits are issued. (f) Each person must comply with the provisions of any refuge-specific regulations governing hunting on the wildlife refuge area. Regulations, special conditions, and maps of the hunting areas for a particular wildlife refuge are available at that area's headquarters. In addition, refuge-specific hunting regulations for migratory game bird, upland game, and big game hunting appear in §§ 32.20 through 32.72. (g) The use of any drug on any arrow for bow hunting on national wildlife refuges is prohibited. Archers may not have arrows employing such drugs in their possession on any national wildlife refuge. (h) The unauthorized distribution of bait and the hunting over bait is prohibited on wildlife refuge areas. (Baiting is authorized in accordance with State regulations on national wildlife refuges in Alaska). (i) The use of nails, wire, screws or bolts to attach a stand to a tree, or hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven to support a hunter is prohibited on wildlife refuge areas. (j) The use or possession of alcoholic beverages while hunting is prohibited. (k) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field, whic… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.1.37.3 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | A | Subpart A—General Provisions | § 32.3 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific hunting regulations? | FWS | [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] | (a) Refuge-specific hunting regulations are issued only at the time of or after the determination and publication of the opening of a wildlife refuge area to migratory game bird, upland game or big game hunting. (b) Refuge-specific hunting regulations may contain the following items: (1) Wildlife species that may be hunted; (2) Seasons; (3) Bag limits; (4) Methods of hunting; (5) Description of areas open to hunting; or (6) Other provisions as required. (c) Refuge-specific hunting regulations will not liberalize existing State laws or regulations. (d) Refuge-specific hunting regulations are subject to change and the public is invited to submit suggestions and comments for consideration at any time. (e) We initially publish refuge-specific hunting regulations in the daily issue of the 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 regulations may be amended or new conditions imposed at any time during the hunting season when unpredictable changes occur in wildlife populations, habitat conditions or in other factors affecting a refuge's wildlife resources. Changes in refuge-specific hunting regulations made under the conditions noted in this paragraph (f) can be in force only for the one season to which the changes apply. | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.1.37.4 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | A | Subpart A—General Provisions | § 32.4 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to fishing. | FWS | Wildlife refuge areas may be opened to sport fishing only after a determination is made that this activity is compatible with the purposes for which the refuge was established. In addition, the sport fishing program must be consistent with principles of sound fishery management and otherwise be in the public interest. The opening or closing of wildlife refuge areas to fishing is subject to the rulemaking requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act (5 U.S.C. 551 et seq. ). Lands acquired as “waterfowl production areas” are open to sport fishing subject to the provisions of State laws and regulations and the pertinent provisions of parts 25 through 31 of this subchapter: Provided, that fishing or entry on all or any part of individual areas may be temporarily suspended by posting upon occasions of unusual or critical conditions of, or affecting, land, water, vegetation or fish and wildlife populations. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.1.37.5 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | A | Subpart A—General Provisions | § 32.5 What are the requirements for sportfishing on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge System? | FWS | [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] | The following provisions shall apply to each person while engaged in public sport fishing on a wildlife refuge area: (a) Each person shall secure and possess the required State license. (b) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of Federal law and regulation including this subchapter. (c) Each person shall comply with the applicable provisions of the laws and regulations of the State wherein any area is located unless the same are further restricted by Federal law or regulation. (d) Each person shall comply with the terms and conditions authorizing access and use of the wildlife refuge area. (e) Each person must comply with the provisions of any refuge-specific regulation governing fishing on the wildlife refuge area. Regulations, special conditions, and maps of the fishing areas for a particular wildlife refuge are available at that area's headquarters. In addition, refuge-specific sport fishing regulations appear in §§ 32.20 through 32.72. | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.1.37.6 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | A | Subpart A—General Provisions | § 32.6 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regulations? | FWS | [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002] | (a) Refuge-specific fishing regulations are issued only at the time of or after the opening of a wildlife refuge area to sport fishing. (b) Refuge-specific fishing regulations may contain the following items: (1) Fish species that may be taken; (2) Seasons; (3) Creel limits; (4) Methods of fishing; (5) Description of areas open to fishing; or (6) Other provisions as required. (c) Refuge-specific fishing regulations will not liberalize existing State laws or regulations. (d) Refuge-specific fishing regulations are subject to change and the public is invited to submit suggestions and comments for consideration at any time. (e) We initially publish refuge-specific sport fishing regulations in the daily issue of the Federal Register, and subsequently they appear in §§ 32.20 through 32.72. (f) Refuge-specific fishing regulations may be amended as needed when unpredictable changes occur in fish and wildlife populations, habitat conditions or in other factors affecting a refuge's fish and wildlife resources. | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.1.37.7 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | A | Subpart A—General Provisions | § 32.7 What refuge units are open to hunting and/or sport fishing? | FWS | [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; 89 FR 88162, Nov. 7, 2024; 90 FR 41912, Aug. 28, 2025] | 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 Refuge. (6) Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge. (b) Alaska. (1) Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge. (2) Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge. (3) Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Becharof National Wildlife Refuge. (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 Refuge. (11) Nowitna National Wildlife Refuge. (12) Salawik National Wildlife Refuge. (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 Refuge. (3) Cache River National Wildlife Refuge. (4) Dale Bumpers White River National Wildlife Refuge. (5) Felsenthal National Wildlife Refuge. (6) Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge. (7) Overflow National Wildlife Refuge. (8) Pond Creek National Wildlife Refuge. (9) Wapanocca National Wildlife Refuge. (e) California. (1) Cibola National … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.1.37.8 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | A | Subpart A—General Provisions | § 32.8 Areas closed to hunting. | FWS | [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 42880, Aug. 12, 1993; 74 FR 45678, Sept. 3, 2009] | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.1.37.9 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | A | Subpart A—General Provisions | § 32.9 Information collection requirements. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019] | The information collection requirements 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 collected 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 required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. Direct 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 provided at 50 CFR 2.1(b). | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.1 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.20 Alabama. | FWS | [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 86 FR 48849, Aug. 31, 2021; 90 FR 41913, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge. (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 Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, opossum, raccoon, coyote, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require hunters to hunt as governed by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' William 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 Natural Resources' William R. Ireland, Sr.—Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area hunting permit when hunting on the refuge. (iii) Hunters may hunt with shotguns using only #4 shot or smaller, rifles and handguns using rim-fire ammunition only, or archery equipment that complies with State and Federal regulations. (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 property 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 conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(2)(i), (ii), (v), and (vi) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit the use of firearms for hunting deer on the refuge. However, you may archery hunt in the portions of the refuge that are open for deer hunting during the archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader seasons establishe… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.10 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.29 Georgia. | FWS | [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; 90 FR 41914, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1)-(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow alligator hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We only allow alligator hunting on dates outlined by the State of Georgia during the first two weekends (from legal sunset Friday through legal sunrise Monday) of the State alligator season. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing 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 Activities Special Use Permit Application, FWS Form 3-1383-G) issued by the refuge manager. (b) Blackbeard Island National Wildlife Refuge —(1)-(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a refuge hunt permit (electronic form) for all hunters age 16 and older. (ii) Each hunter may place one stand on the refuge no earlier than one 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 chapter). (iii) Only permitted hunters may camp at the designated camping area during refuge hunts. (iv) For hunting, we allow only bows as governed by State regulations. (v) Hunters may take five deer (no more than two antlered). (vi) 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 … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.11 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.30 Hawaii. | FWS | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 fishing 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 refuge. (c) Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. (1)-(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing on designated areas of the refuge. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.12 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.31 Idaho. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54109, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48858, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge —(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 natural vegetation. Blinds will be available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. You must remove portable blinds, decoys, boats, and other personal property 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 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 refuge 1 hour before legal shooting time. (ii) You may only use portable blinds or construct temporary blinds of natural vegetation. Blinds will be available for general use on a first-come, first-served basis. You must remove portable blinds, decoys, and other personal 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 partridge on designated areas of the refuge subject to the fo… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.13 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.32 Illinois. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54110, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48859, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Chautauqua National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on designated 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 Chautauqua from February 1 through October 15. We prohibit fishing in the waterfowl hunting area during the waterfowl 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 structure. (b) Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, woodcock, dove, snipe, rail, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a signed hunt brochure. You must carry this signed permit 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 brochure. (iii) Hunters must remove all boats, decoys, blinds, blind materials, stands, platforms, and other personal equipment 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 minimum of 200 yards (180 m) away from any shorel… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.14 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.33 Indiana. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54110, Aug. 31, 2020; 87 FR 57129, Sept. 16, 2022] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 acknowledgment 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 hunting season in the day use area, provided 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 unassigned 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 hunting 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 hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (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 acknowledgment 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) W… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.16 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.34 Iowa. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54111, Aug. 31, 2020] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 subject to the following condition: The refuge will annually determine hunting seasons, dates, and designated areas, and publish them in the refuge brochure. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and wild turkey 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 refuge 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 refuge access permit (signed brochure). (iii) Hunters with a valid Iowa or Nebraska resident hunting permit may access all areas open to hunting. Reciprocity exists, with both States allowing hunters with either resident permit to access refuge hunting land in either State. (iv) Hunters holding nonresident Nebraska or nonresident Iowa permits may hunt only on the ground that lies within the State that issued the nonresident permit. (v) We allow hunters in the designated 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 hunter has obtained a State-issued disability crossbow permit. (vii) All hunters must be in possession of a valid entrance fee permit. (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 centerline. (x)… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.17 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.35 Kansas. | FWS | [85 FR 54111, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 88 FR 74064, Oct. 30, 2023] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge —(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 hunting blinds and decoys at the end of each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (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 the Neosho River and refuge lands north 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 following 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 beaver and otter. (iv) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting 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 portable 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 a… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.18 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.36 Kentucky. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54113, Aug. 31, 2020; 89 FR 88163, Nov. 7, 2024] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Clarks River National Wildlife Refuge —(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 subject 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 discharge 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 displayed or we may confiscate them. (v) We allow the use of dogs for waterfowl, quail, snipe, dove, woodcock, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, opossum, and fall turkey hunting. Dog owners/handlers 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, raccoon, opossum, coyote, bobcat, fox, skunk, otter, muskrat, mink, weasel, and beaver on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (v) of this section apply. (ii) We allow coyote hunting under Statewide regulations during daylight hours only. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (v) of … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.19 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.37 Louisiana. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54113, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48860, Aug. 31, 2021; 89 FR 88164, Nov. 7, 2024; 90 FR 41915, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge — (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 conditions: (i) You may hunt only as governed by State-issued Sherburne Wildlife Management 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 licenses and State permits for that season. 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 subject 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 hunting of feral hog, white-tailed deer, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge 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 recreational 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 conditions: (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, certifying 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) during the State season. We do not open fo… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.2 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.21 Alaska. | FWS | Alaska refuges are opened to hunting, 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 National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska. Information regarding specific refuge rules can be obtained from the Regional Office of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Anchorage, AK (see 50 CFR 2.2), or by contacting the manager of the respective individual refuge. | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.20 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.38 Maine. | FWS | [85 FR 54115, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 86 FR 48867, Aug. 31, 2021; 87 FR 57129, Sept. 16, 2022; 90 FR 41917, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs consistent 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] (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 consistent 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 hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit night hunting of coyote. (iii) We allow take of grouse by falconry on the refuge during the State season. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey and white-tailed deer, and the incidental take of fox and coyote while deer hunting, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section apply. (ii) All species harvested on the refuge must be retrieved. (4) [Res… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.22 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.39 Maryland. | FWS | [85 FR 54116, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 87 FR 57130, Sept. 16, 2022; 90 FR 41917, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge —(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 consistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow incidental take of coyote during the prescribed State season while deer hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(3)(i) through (v) of this section apply. (ii) Coyote may only be taken with firearms and archery equipment allowed during the respective deer seasons. (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 conditions: (i) The general hunt regulations for this paragraph (a)(3) are: (A) You must obtain, and possess while hunting, a turkey or deer hunting permit (printed and signed copy of permit from Recreation.gov ). (B) We prohibit organized deer drives unless authorized by the refuge manager. 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 organized 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 traffic. (D) We prohibit the use of rimfire or centerfire rifles and all handguns, except t… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.24 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.40 Massachusetts. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54117, Aug. 31, 2020; 88 FR 74064, Oct. 30, 2023] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 1/2 hours before legal shooting hours, and they must exit the refuge by 1 1/2 hours after legal shooting hours. (ii) Hunters must obtain and possess a refuge-specific hunting permit (FWS Form 3-2439, Hunt Application—National 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 Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) while scouting. (iv) We allow the use of dogs consistent 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 hunter. (vi) Hunters may use temporary tree stands and ground blinds while engaged in hunting during the applicable seasons. Hunters must mark stands and blinds with their permit number. Hunters must remove all stands and blinds within 30 days after the end of the permitted 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 paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (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) North Unit B, Unit C, and South Unit ar… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.25 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.41 Michigan. | FWS | [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 86 FR 48868, Aug. 31, 2021; 89 FR 88166, Nov. 7, 2024; 90 FR 41917, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical 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 refuge each day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (ii) We allow refuge access from 1 1/2 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 access. (v) We allow hunting of waterfowl only on the Brancheau Unit of the refuge as governed by Pointe Mouillee State Game Area special hunt regulations and subject to the following conditions: (A) You must obtain and possess a State-issued permit for this unit by entering 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) retrieval 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 paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section 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 raccoons in units where we allow it, you may use single projectile shot such as bullets, slugs, or muzzleloader bullets contain… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.26 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.42 Minnesota. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54119, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48868, Aug. 31, 2021; 89 FR 88166, Nov. 7, 2024] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 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, decoys, blind materials, stands, platforms, 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 conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (v) of this section 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 hunting of white-tailed deer and moose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (iv), and (v) of this section apply. (ii) We prohibit shooting on, from, over, across, or within 30 feet (9 meters) 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 firearms season, and close as governed by the State's archery deer season. (iv) You must remove all boats, decoys, … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.27 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.43 Mississippi. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54120, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48868, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge. 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 conditions: (i) All hunters age 16 and older must possess a State-issued North Mississippi NWR hunting 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 supervision of a licensed 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 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 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. (vii) You must remove decoys, blinds, boats, other personal property, and litter from the hunting area following each morning's hunt (se… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.28 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.44 Missouri. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 86 FR 48871, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Big Muddy 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 condition: 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 vegetation. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow upland 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 upland game hunting with archery methods only. On Johnson Island, we allow hunting of game animals during Statewide seasons using archery methods or shotguns using shot no larger than BB. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow only portable tree stands from September 1 through January 31. Hunters must place their State Conservation number on their stands. (ii) On the Boone's Crossing Unit, including Johnson Island, we allow deer and turkey hunters with archery methods only. (iii) On the Cora Island Unit, we allow deer hunting with archery methods 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 hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must register at the hunter sign-in/out s… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.29 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.45 Montana. | FWS | [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; 89 FR 88167, Nov. 7, 2024; 90 FR 41917, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, swan, and coot in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow hunters to enter and remain in open hunting areas 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) Hunters with a documented mobility disability may reserve an accessible blind in advance by contacting the refuge office. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, and gray partridge in designated 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 hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the district. (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 district. (3) Big game hunting. We allow big game hunting on designated areas of the district. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the district. (c) Black Coulee National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: You must remove all boats, decoys, portable 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 ar… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.3 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.22 Arizona. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54104, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48849, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 archery equipment for hunting. (ii) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters) of any road or trail open to public use and within 1/4 mile (402 meters) of any building. (iii) You must remove boats, equipment, 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, coyote, gray fox, and kit fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (iv) of this section 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 February 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 mourning and white-winged dove season. (v) 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 hunting of desert bighorn sheep and javelina on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(ii) through (iv) of this section apply. (ii) We allow the use of rifles, muzzleloader… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.30 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.46 Nebraska. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54124, Aug. 31, 2020; 89 FR 88167, Nov. 7, 2024] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Boyer Chute 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) Hunters may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset along the immediate 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). (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and wild turkey 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 refuge access permit (signed brochure) at all times while in the hunting area. (iii) We allow hunters in the designated 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 designated hunt season to 1 week after the end of the designated hunt season. (v) You must plainly label unattended 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 fishing (rough fish only) from 1/2 hour before legal sunrise to 1/2 hour after legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.31 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.47 Nevada. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54126, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48871, Aug. 31, 2021; 88 FR 74064, Oct. 30, 2023; 90 FR 41918, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge —(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 following condition: 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 designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We open the refuge to the public from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. (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 following 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 designated 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 hunting of bighorn sheep on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 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 designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow motorized and nonmotorized 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 conditions: (A) You may stay overnight only at designated sites within the… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.32 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.48 New Hampshire. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54126, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48871, Aug. 31, 2021; 88 FR 74065, Oct. 30, 2023] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must access waterfowl hunting areas by boat launched from off-refuge sites only. We prohibit overland access through the refuge. (ii) We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We prohibit hunters from discharging a bow and arrow within 15 feet (4.5 meters), or a firearm within 200 feet (61 meters), of the traveled portion 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 lottery-issued refuge firearms deer hunt permit (FWS Form 3-2439, Hunt Application—National 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 first day of the firearms deer hunt. (C) Hunters must check-in with refuge personnel prior to entering the refuge, 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 centimeters) of solid-colored, blaze-orange clothing or material, in a visible manner on the head, chest, and back. (iii) We allow archery deer and archery turkey hunting during the fall season subject to the following conditions: (A) We require hunters to have a lottery-issued refuge hunt permit (Big/Upland Game Hunt A… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.33 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.49 New Jersey. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54127, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48871, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Cape May National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of light goose, dark goose, duck, sea duck, gallinule, coot, rail, snipe, crow, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs consistent 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, rabbit, squirrel, and pheasant on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (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 season and close in accordance with the State seasons for each species. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (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 conditions: (i) We allow f… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.34 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.50 New Mexico. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54127, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48872, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bitter Lake National Wildlife Refuge —(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 conditions: (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 Montezuma), Eurasian collared-dove, desert cottontail, and black-tailed jackrabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (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 paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (iii) We allow Eurasian collared-dove hunting on the North Tract only during the season that is concurrently open for dove hunting within the State. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer, white-tailed deer, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge 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 … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.35 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.51 New York. | FWS | [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; 90 FR 41918, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Amagansett National Wildlife Refuge. (1)-(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing 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 Wildlife Refuge. (1)-(3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge. (c) Great Thicket National Wildlife Refuge. (1)-(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, white-tailed deer, and black bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (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 waiting 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 consistent 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 … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.36 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.52 North Carolina. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54129, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48873, Aug. 31, 2021; 90 FR 41919, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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, tundra swan, coot, mourning dove, snipe and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (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, opossum, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section apply. (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 sunrise. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) and (a)(2)(ii) of this section apply. (ii) Unarmed hunters may walk to retrieve stray dogs from closed areas and “no dog hunting” areas. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (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… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.37 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.53 North Dakota. | FWS | [85 FR 54130, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 86 FR 48874, Aug. 31, 2021; 89 FR 88167, Nov. 7, 2024] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Appert Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the regular 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: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of all State-defined species subject to the following condition: Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) Access is controlled by the individual landowner. (ii) We prohibit boats during the regular North Dakota waterfowl season. (c) Arrowwood National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved] (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, sharp-tailed grouse, partridge, cottontail rabbit, and fox on designated areas of the refuge 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 season. (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… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.38 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.54 Ohio. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54137, Aug. 31, 2020] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Cedar Point National Wildlife Refuge. (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 conclusion 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 fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (ii) We prohibit the taking of turtle, frog, leech, minnow, crayfish, and mussel (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 personal 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, gallinule, 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 following 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 1 1/2 hours prior to the State-listed morning shooting time and 1 hour after the State-listed evening shooting time. (B) We … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.39 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.55 Oklahoma. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54137, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48874, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, dark geese, merganser, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure. (ii) We allow waterfowl hunting on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays, 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 chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of fox and gray squirrel, swamp and cottontail rabbit, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (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 hunting of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (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 hunter ineligible for the next year's limited season archery deer hunt. (ii) We will offer a limited season archery deer hunt following the controlled 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… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.4 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.23 Arkansas. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54105, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48850, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bald Knob National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, snipe, woodcock, rail, gallinule, crow, and dove on designated 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) 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 closure zone regulations. (iii) Hunters may enter the refuge beginning 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 certification must remain within normal sight … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.40 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.56 Oregon. | FWS | [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; 88 FR 74065, Oct. 30, 2023] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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. Highway 101 and outside the Bandon city limits. (ii) On the Ni-les'tun Unit of the refuge, we allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. (iii) You must remove all blinds, decoys, shotshell hulls, 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) 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 require boats landing on the bank of the Coquille River within the Ni-les'tun Unit to park within a designated location. (v) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal sunrise 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 fishing 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 accompanied by an adult age 21 or older. (ii) We require yo… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.41 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.57 Pennsylvania. | FWS | [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] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Cherry Valley 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) 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 refuge. (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 consistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, grouse, rabbit, pheasant, quail, woodchuck, crow, fox, raccoon, opossum, skunk, weasel, coyote, chukar, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (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 before legal sunrise the following day. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, bear, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply. (ii) 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 organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on the refuge subject to the following 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 perm… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.43 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.58 Rhode Island. | FWS | [85 FR 54138, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 87 FR 57132, Sept. 16, 2022] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Block Island National Wildlife Refuge —(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 temporary blinds, and decoys must be removed from the refuge following each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations. Dogs must be under direct control of the hunter at all times. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer 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 temporary 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 hunting 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, 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 migratory game bird hunting brochure valid for the current season. (ii) We only allow portable or temporary blinds and decoys that must be removed from the refuge following each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter). (iii) We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote and fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: W… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.44 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.59 South Carolina. | FWS | [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; 90 FR 41920, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of marsh hen/rail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require each hunter to carry at all times while hunting a signed, current refuge hunt permit (signed brochure) 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 successfully 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: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section 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 hunter to record his or her State hunting license number in the available register. (iv) Hunters may camp in the designated 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 stalking, driving, corralling, or any other cooperative form of hunting. (3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i) through (iii) and (a)(2)(ii) through (v) of this section apply. (ii) The refuge designates daily limit… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.45 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.60 South Dakota. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54139, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48876, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Huron Wetland Management District —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow migratory game bird hunting on designated areas of the district subject to the following condition: You must remove boats, decoys, portable blinds, other personal property, and any materials brought onto the area for blind construction by the end of each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow upland 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 fishing 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 sunset. We allow access from refuge parking areas, adjacent public lands, and adjacent private lands enrolled in public 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 powered boats for hunting and game retrieval 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, … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.46 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.61 Tennessee. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54139, Aug. 31, 2020] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Chickasaw 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 conditions: (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 before 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 chapter). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, quail, coyote, beaver, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at paragraph (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 sunrise. (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 muzzleloader deer hunts and seasons, including 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. … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.47 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.62 Texas. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54140, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48876, Aug. 31, 2021; 88 FR 74065, Oct. 30, 2023; 89 FR 88168, Nov. 7, 2024; 90 FR 41920, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) 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 conditions: (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 minutes 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 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). (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 hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at paragraph (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-ingestible attractants. (B) For the archery and rifle season, hunters must obtain a refuge self-clearing permit (FWS Form 3-2405). (C) The annual refuge hunt brochure provides bag limits. (D) Hunters must field dress all harvested game in the field. (E) We prohibit hunting on or across any… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.48 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.63 Utah. | FWS | [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] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 conditions: (i) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 100 yards (90 meters (m)) of refuge roads, parking areas, and observation platforms. (ii) We allow airboats only in Refuge Unit 9 and Block C. (iii) We close for the spring and extended 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 following 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 incapable of removal without disassembling the gun so that its total capacity does not exceed three shells. (3) [Reserved] (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing 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 access gate from legal sunrise to legal sunset. (b) Fish Springs National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of coot, duck, goose, mourning dove, and snipe on designated 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 constructed 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 prohibit gasoline motors and… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.49 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.64 Vermont. | FWS | [86 FR 48878, Aug. 31, 2021, as amended at 87 FR 57132, Sept. 16, 2022; 88 FR 74065, Oct. 30, 2023] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Missisquoi National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, brant, merganser, coot, woodcock, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs consistent 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 hunting 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 hunting 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 Hunting 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 h… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.5 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.24 California. | FWS | [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; 88 FR 74063, Oct. 30, 2023; 89 FR 88162, Nov. 7, 2024; 90 FR 41913, Aug. 28, 2025] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, moorhen, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge. (2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of pronghorn antelope only on the controlled “U” Unit of the refuge subject to the following condition: You may hunt only in the unit for 9 consecutive days beginning on the first Saturday following the third Wednesday 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 conditions: (i) You must return the State-issued entry permit and vacate the refuge no later than 1 1/2 hours after legal sunset unless participating in an authorized overnight stay. (ii) All hunters age 15 and younger must remain in the immediate presence 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-impaired hunters should consult with the refuge manager for allowed conveyances. (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 i… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.50 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.65 Virginia. | FWS | [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; 88 FR 74065, Oct. 30, 2023] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject 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 prohibit 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 fishing, noncommercial crabbing, and clamming on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We close all areas within the hunting 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 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 anglers is available adjacent to the dock at D Pool. All … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.52 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.66 Washington. | FWS | [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; 88 FR 74066, Oct. 30, 2023; 89 FR 88169, Nov. 7, 2024] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 the refuge subject to the following conditions: (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 conditions: (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 firearm within 1/4 mile (396 meters) of any maintained building or Federal facility, such as, but not limited to, a structure designed for storage, human occupancy, or shelter for animals. (ii) We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of nonliving 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 designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at paragraph (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 holidays in Marsh Unit … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.53 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.67 West Virginia. | FWS | [85 FR 54143, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 86 FR 48882, Aug. 31, 2021; 89 FR 88169, Nov. 7, 2024] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 conditions: (i) We require each hunter to possess and carry a signed refuge hunting brochure (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 consistent with State regulations. (v) We prohibit dog training except during legal hunting seasons. (vi) You may only use or possess approved lead-free shot shells and ammunition while in the Big Cove Unit (see § 32.2(k)). (2) Upland game hunting. We allow the hunting of ruffed grouse, squirrel, cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, red fox, gray fox, bobcat, woodchuck, coyote, opossum, striped skunk, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (iv), (v), and (vi) of this section 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 equipment: archery (including crossbow), shotgun, or muzzleloader. (iv) We prohibit the hunting of upland 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 conditions: (i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(i), (iv), (vi)… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.54 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.68 Wisconsin. | FWS | [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; 89 FR 88169, Nov. 7, 2024] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all boats, decoys, game cameras, blinds, blind materials, 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 overnight. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting 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 centimeters) of solid, blaze-orange or fluorescent pink material visible from all directions. (4) [Reserved] (b) Green Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (1)-(2) [Reserved] (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) You must remove all boats, decoys, game cameras, blinds, blind materials, 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 overnight. (ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting 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 centimeters) of solid, blaze-orange or fluorescent pink material visible from all directions. (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 fishing on designated areas of the … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.55 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.69 Wyoming. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54144, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48883, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 hunting 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 designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting. (ii) Hunters may only access the refuge 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, cottontail 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 paragraph (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 allowed 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 September 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 hunting of elk, mule deer, white-tailed… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.56 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.70 Guam. | FWS | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 fishing and collection of marine life on designated areas of the refuge as governed by Government of Guam laws and regulations and subject to the following 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. (iii) We prohibit use of Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) to take fish or invertebrates. (b) [Reserved] | ||||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.6 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.25 Colorado. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54105, Aug. 31, 2020] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 conditions: (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 shotgun, rifle firing rimfire cartridges less than .23 caliber, hand-held bow, pellet gun, slingshot, and hawking/falconry. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of elk on designated areas of the refuge. (4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing 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, merganser, 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, designated parking area, or designated public use facility located within the hunt area. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of jackrabbit, cottontail rabbit, and sage g… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.7 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.26 Connecticut. | FWS | [85 FR 54106, Aug. 31, 2020] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 conditions: (i) We allow refuge access 1 1/2 hours prior to legal sunrise until 1 1/2 hours after legal sunset. (ii) We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge subject 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 hunting of big game on designated areas of the refuge 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 sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) The condition set forth at paragraph (a)(1)(i) of this section applies. (ii) We prohibit launching of motorboats 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 seasons. (ii) We allow the use of dogs consistent 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 archery hunting of white-tailed deer and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the … | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.8 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.27 Delaware. | FWS | [85 FR 54106, Aug. 31, 2020, as amended at 86 FR 48857, Aug. 31, 2021] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations and are listed in alphabetical order with additional refuge-specific regulations. (a) Bombay Hook 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 require a refuge permit (FWS Form 3-2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) for waterfowl 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 consistent with State regulations. (2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of grey squirrel, cottontail rabbit, ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, raccoon, opossum, coyote, and red fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (a)(1)(iii) of this section applies. (3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of turkey and deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: (i) We require a refuge permit (FWS Form 3-2439, Hunt Application—National 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 fishing 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 Refuge —(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 refuge permit (FWS Form 3-2439, Hunt Appl… | |||
| 50:50:9.0.1.2.15.2.37.9 | 50 | Wildlife and Fisheries | I | C | 32 | PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING | B | Subpart B—Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing | § 32.28 Florida. | FWS | [84 FR 47675, Sept. 10, 2019, as amended at 85 FR 54107, Aug. 31, 2020; 86 FR 48857, Aug. 31, 2021; 88 FR 74063, Oct. 30, 2023] | The following refuge units are open for hunting and/or fishing as governed by applicable Federal and State regulations, 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 conditions: (i) You must possess and carry a signed current refuge hunt permit (signed brochure) while hunting. You must have on your person all applicable licenses and permits. (ii) We prohibit hunting from all refuge structures, canals, 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 nonmotorized vessels in the Refuge Interior. We allow only one motorized vessel per party. (iii) Hunters may only enter and leave the refuge at designated entrances. (iv) We allow only temporary blinds of native vegetation. (v) Hunters must remove decoys and other personal property from the hunting 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 separate 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 perimeter 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 ai… |
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