Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries--Volume 1
PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING
§ 32.62   Texas.
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) Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, white-winged, mourning, rock, and Eurasian collared-dove, and rock pigeon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) You must carry a current signed refuge hunting permit (signed refuge hunt brochure) while waterfowl hunting on all refuge hunt units.
(ii) Season dates for waterfowl will be concurrent with the State, except as specified in the refuge hunt brochure.
(iii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(iv) For waterfowl hunting, you may enter the refuge hunt units no earlier than 4 a.m. Hunting starts at the designated legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). You must leave refuge hunt units by 12:30 p.m. For dove hunting, you may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal sunrise and must leave the refuge by 1/2 hour after legal sunset. We close refuge hunt units on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
(v) For waterfowl hunting, we allow hunting in portions of the East Unit on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays during the regular waterfowl seasons.
(vi) Hunters must check in and out through the check station (FWS Form 3-2405) when accessing the East Unit by vehicle.
(vii) We require hunters to remain in an assigned area for that day's hunt.
(viii) We allow hunters to access designated areas of the East Unit by boat from Jackson Ditch, East Bay Bayou, or Onion Bayou.
(ix) We allow hunting on the East Unit as governed by the State light goose conservation order. Hunt areas are by permit on a first-come, first-served basis the morning of the hunt. We allow a maximum of six persons per field. Individuals in each group must set up and stay in their permitted area and stay within 50 feet (15 meters (m)) of each other unless retrieving goose.
(x) Hunters must set up within 50 yards (45 m) of the post marker and must stay within 50 feet (15 m) of each other unless retrieving waterfowl. We allow a minimum of two, and a maximum of six, persons per permit.
(xi) We allow hunting in portions of the Middleton Tract daily during the September teal season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays of the regular waterfowl season.
(xii) We restrict motorized boats in inland waters of the Middleton Tract to motors of 25 horsepower or less or electric trolling motors during hunting season.
(xiii) You may access hunt areas by foot, nonmotorized watercraft, outboard motorboat, or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 horsepower with direct drive with a propeller length of 48 inches (120 centimeters) or less.
(xiv) On inland waters of refuge hunt areas open to motorized boats, we restrict the operation of motorized boats to lakes, ponds, ditches, and other waterways when hunting. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats on or through emergent wetland vegetation.
(xv) On inland waters of the refuge hunt areas open to motorized boats, we restrict the use of boats powered by air-cooled or radiator-cooled engines to those powered by a single engine of 25 horsepower or less and utilizing a propeller 9 inches (22.5 centimeters) in diameter or less during the hunting season.
(xvi) We allow portable blinds or temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds, decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(xvii) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 m).
(xviii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(2)-(3) [Reserved]
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing and crabbing only with pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. We prohibit the use any method not expressly allowed, including trotlines, setlines, jug lines, limb lines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, or crab traps.
(ii) We allow cast netting for bait for personal use along waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads.
(iii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(1)(xiii) and (xv) of this section apply.
(iv) We prohibit mooring to water control structures.
(b) Aransas National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, and merganser on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 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 part of the refuge road system, or hunting from a vehicle on any refuge road or road right-of-way. Hunters must remain at a minimum of 100 yards (90 meters) off any designated refuge road or structure.
(F) We prohibit hunters using handguns during archery and rifle hunts.
(G) We allow use of portable hunting stands, stalking of game, and still-hunting. There is a limit of two portable stands per permitted hunter. A hunter may set up the portable stands during the scouting day, but must remove them when the hunter's permit expires (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(H) We allow the use of only biodegradable flagging tape to mark trails and hunt stand location during the archery and rifle hunts on the refuge. You must write your last name in black permanent marker on the first piece of flagging tape nearest the adjacent designated roadway.
(iii) On the Matagorda Island Unit, we allow hunting subject to the following conditions:
(A) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(3)(ii)(A) through (H) of this section apply.
(B) We require all hunters to stay in their designated stand unless they are retrieving game. We prohibit stalking of game.
(C) Each adult hunter may supervise up to two youth hunters.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing and fishing access on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We prohibit the use of crab traps in marshes within the boundary of any refuge unit.
(ii) We allow the use of no more than two rods while fishing.
(iii) Beginning April 15 through October 15, you may access State waters for fishing at areas designated in the refuge fishing brochure. From October 16 through April 14, we open to fishing only the area adjacent to the picnic area off of the fishing pier; we allow wade fishing access in that immediate area. You may fish all year in the bayside marsh unit and the Gulf side beach of Matagorda Island.
(iv) We prohibit consumption of alcohol or possession of open alcohol containers while fishing.
(c) Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning, white-wing, rock, and Eurasian-collared dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow hunters in designated area(s) from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset.
(ii) We require refuge permits (name only).
(iii) We allow the use of dogs to retrieve game birds during the hunt.
(iv) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(v) Hunter may bring up to two guests. Guests may not use a hunting firearm. Guests must be with the hunter at all times.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (c)(1)(ii) and (iv) of this section apply.
(ii) We require hunters to check in and out daily at designated check station(s).
(iii) The annual refuge hunt brochure provides bag limits.
(iv) We allow the use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to retrieve downed game.
(v) We allow scent attractants.
(vi) A hunter may bring one guest. The guest may not use a hunting firearm or other hunting weapon (archery). The guest may assist the hunter in game retrieval or field dressing activities. The guest must be with the hunter at all times.
(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: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (c)(1)(iv) and (c)(2)(ii) through (vi) of this section apply.
(4) [Reserved]
(d) Big Boggy National Wildlife 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) Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date.
(ii) Hunters 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(iii) Hunters may enter the refuge hunt units no earlier than 4 a.m. Hunting starts at the designated legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt units by 1 p.m.
(iv) We allow motorized boats, including airboats, in open tidal waters. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats in shallow water through emergent and submergent wetland vegetation, or where bottom gouging would occur. We allow motorized boats to enter shallow water by drifting or polling, or by means of trolling motor where it does not cause damage to vegetation or the bottom.
(v) You must remove all decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, vegetation (blind material), and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(vi) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters).
(vii) We restrict vehicle access to designated roads and parking areas. You may access hunt units from land by foot or nonmotorized conveyance from designated parking areas or turn-arounds. You may access public waterfowl hunting areas by motorized boat from State waters, where applicable.
(2)-(4) [Reserved]
(e) Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, merganser, mourning dove, white-winged dove, Eurasian collared-dove, and rock pigeon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season; youth-only season; duck, coot, and merganser regular season in the Texas South Zone; goose regular season in the Texas East Zone; and dove and pigeon season in the Texas South Zone, including special white-winged dove days, except that we prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons), coot, and merganser hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck, coot, and merganser regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date.
(ii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(iii) Hunters may enter the refuge waterfowl hunt units no earlier than 4 a.m. Hunting starts at the designated legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt units by 1 p.m.
(iv) We allow hunting in the Alligator Marsh public waterfowl hunting area daily during the September teal season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays of the regular waterfowl season.
(v) We allow motorized boats, including airboats, in open tidal waters. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats in shallow waters, through emergent and submergent wetland vegetation, or where bottom gouging would occur. We allow motorized boats to enter shallow water by drifting or polling, or by means of trolling motor where it does not cause damage to vegetation or the bottom.
(vi) You must remove all decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, vegetation (blind material), and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(vii) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters (m)).
(viii) We allow the retrieval of downed waterfowl inside a 100-yard (91-m) retrieval zone west of Middle Bayou. We also allow the retrieval of downed waterfowl inside a 100-yard (91-m) retrieval zone around the portions of Alligator Lake that are open to hunting.
(ix) You may access hunt units from land by foot or nonmotorized conveyance from designated parking areas and turn-arounds. You may access public waterfowl hunting areas by motorized boat from State waters, where applicable.
(x) Hunters may enter the refuge dove/pigeon hunt units no earlier than 30 minutes prior to designated legal shooting time and leave refuge hunt units no later than 30 minutes after legal sunset.
(xi) Hunting dove and pigeon in the Farm Field Unit is only allowed after early teal season and will close before the beginning of general duck season in October.
(xii) Hunters must possess a signed brochure on their person while hunting on the refuge.
(2)-(3) [Reserved]
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We prohibit the use or possession of alcoholic beverages in all public fishing areas.
(ii) We open Bastrop Bayou Fishing Pier and pull-offs to fishing 24 hours a day.
(iii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, sail lines, set lines, jugs, gigs, spears, bush hooks, snatch hooks, crossbows, noodling, or bows and arrows of any type.
(iv) Anglers age 17 and older fishing in Cannan Bend Recreation Area must possess a day or annual fishing pass and a signed fishing brochure on their person.
(v) The condition set forth at paragraph (e)(1)(v) of this section applies.
(f) Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, white-winged dove, and Eurasian collared-dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We require hunters to obtain a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G).
(ii) Hunters age 17 and younger (“youth hunters”) must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older (“adult supervisor”).
(iii) We limit hunting to no more than 6 days with a maximum of 12 hunters, during the concurrent pheasant/quail season as governed by the State of Texas hunting season.
(iv) Hunting hours will be from 30 minutes before legal sunrise until noon.
(v) All hunters must check in and out at refuge headquarters.
(vi) Bag limits will be determined annually for each species, but will never exceed the limits set by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of ring-necked pheasant, northern bobwhite, and scaled quail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (f)(1)(ii), (iii), and (v) of this section apply.
(ii) Hunting hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(iii) We allow only shotguns for pheasant and quail hunting.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, mule deer, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (f)(1)(ii) of this section applies.
(ii) After legal sunset, hunters may be in designated camping areas only. We prohibit hunters in all other areas of the refuge after legal sunset.
(iii) During the youth hunt, each adult supervisor may supervise only one youth hunter. A youth hunter may have up to two adult supervisors.
(4) [Reserved]
(g) Caddo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved]
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow the hunting of Eastern gray and fox squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Squirrel hunting on the refuge will open with the close of the white-tailed deer season in January and close February 28. The season will reopen from May 1 through May 31.
(ii) Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting.
(iii) We allow the use of shotgun only.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The refuge will determine season dates and bag limits.
(ii) The condition set forth at paragraph (g)(2)(ii) of this section applies.
(iii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(iv) You may hunt feral hog during any established white-tailed deer refuge hunting season. You must obtain and possess a refuge signed hunt brochure and may only use legal weapons for the current hunting season.
(v) We allow hunters to access the refuge no more than 2 hours before legal sunrise and no more than 2 hours after legal sunset.
(vi) You may participate in the refuge firearms drawn deer hunt only with a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department-drawn hunt permit.
(vii) We allow the use of only portable blinds and tree stands on the refuge. You must remove blinds, tree stands, and all other personal equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(viii) We allow all-terrain vehicles for medically documented disabled hunters by Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G only).
(4) [Reserved]
(h) Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure.
(ii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(iii) We require hunters to self-check-in and self-check-out (FWS Form 3-2405), with the exception of Nocona Unit.
(iv) We prohibit falconry.
(v) We allow the use of dogs to retrieve game.
(vi) We allow only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) for all hunts on the refuge.
(vii) We prohibit hunting within 150 feet (45 meters) of any day use area or walking trail.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of fox squirrel and Eastern cottontail rabbit in the months of January, February, and September on designated areas of the refuge and subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (h)(1)(i) through (vii) of this section apply.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We require a limited hunt permit (name only) for controlled hunts for archery deer, hunts for feral hog, and spring wild turkey hunts.
(ii) We require feral hog and turkey hunters to self-check-in and self-check-out (FWS Form 3-2405), with the exception of Nocona Unit.
(iii) We require controlled deer hunters to check in and out (FWS Form 3-2405) at the refuge check station.
(iv) We allow muzzleloaders, bow and arrow, and shotguns only for feral hog and spring turkey hunts. You may possess only lead-free, approved nontoxic (steel, bismuth, copper, or tungsten; see § 32.2(k)) bullets, slugs, and shot (00 buck for hogs, no shell larger than #4 shot size for turkey).
(v) We require all hunters to check-in, show proof of personal identification, and produce a valid limited hunt permit (name only) prior to the hunt.
(vi) We limit each hunter to one stand, which the hunter may place on the refuge during the day preceding each hunt. You must remove all stands by legal sunset on the last day of each hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(vii) Hunters must check all game harvested during limited hunts at the refuge check station the same day of the kill and prior to leaving the refuge for the day.
(viii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (h)(1)(ii) and (v) of this section apply.
(ix) We require proof of completion of a bow hunter education course for all archery deer hunting.
(x) We allow hunting only from stands or blinds, or by stalking.
(xi) We prohibit cutting of trees or limbs greater than 1 inch (2.5 centimeters).
(xii) We allow hunters with valid limited permits to place hunt stands on trees the day before their hunt segment begins, but they must first check-in at the hunter check station. They may not enter any hunt unit until 8 a.m., and they must leave the unit by 2 p.m. We will disqualify anyone in violation from hunting.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge and subject to the following conditions:
(i) We open Lake Texoma and connected streams to bank fishing with pole and line, rod and reel, or hand line year-round.
(ii) We allow wade fishing from March 15 through October 1 annually from all areas except Refuge Road, Wildlife Drive, Plover Road, Tern Road, and Egret Road.
(iii) We allow fishing in refuge ponds from March 15 through September 30 annually, with the exception of Refuge Road pond, which is open year-round.
(iv) We prohibit the use of glass containers, plastic jugs, and/or plastic bottles as floats on trotlines.
(v) You may only take bait for personal use while fishing in refuge waters as governed by Texas State law.
(vi) We allow the use of bow and arrow to take nongame fish on refuge waters except from Refuge Road, Wildlife Drive, Plover Road, Tern Road, and Egret Road.
(vii) We prohibit limb lines, throw lines, jug lines, seine nets, noodling, and yo-yos.
(viii) We prohibit taking frog, turtle, and mussel from refuge lands and waters (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
(i) Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. (1)-(2) [Reserved]
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, nilgai antelope, other exotic ungulates, and American alligator on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow the incidental take of nilgai antelope, feral hog, and other rarely observed exotic ungulates (such as fallow deer, axis deer, sika deer, Barbary sheep, and black buck) during all refuge hunts, with the exception of American alligator hunts.
(ii) We require hunters to attend refuge hunter orientation before hunting on the refuge. We require each hunter to obtain and carry with them a signed and dated refuge hunt brochure in addition to the State hunt permit.
(iii) Bag limits for species hunted on the refuge are provided in the refuge hunt brochure annually.
(iv) We allow a scouting period prior to the commencement of each refuge hunt period. A permitted hunter and a limit of two non-permitted individuals may enter the hunt units during the scouting period, which begins after hunter orientation and ends at legal sunset. Each hunter must clearly display a Vehicle Validation Tag (FWS Form 3-2405) face up on the vehicle dashboard when scouting and hunting.
(v) We allow hunters to enter the refuge 1 1/2 hours before legal sunrise during their permitted hunt periods. Hunters must leave the hunt units no later than 1 hour after State legal shooting hours.
(vi) Hunters may access hunt units only by foot or bicycle.
(vii) We allow hunting from portable stands or by stalking and still hunting. There is a limit of one blind or stand per permitted hunter. Hunters must attach hunter identification (permit number or State license number) to the blind or stand. Hunters must remove all blinds and stands at the end of the permitted hunt period (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(viii) During American alligator hunts, we allow hunters to leave hooks set over only one night period at a time; set lines must be checked daily.
(ix) Hunters must field dress all harvested big game in the field and check the game at the hunt check station before removal from the refuge. Hunters may use a nonmotorized cart to assist with the transportation of harvested game animals.
(x) We prohibit the killing or wounding of a game animal and then intentionally or knowingly failing to make a reasonable effort to retrieve and include it in the hunter's bag limit.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow only pole and line, rod and reel, hand line, dip net, and cast net for fishing. We prohibit the use of crab traps or pots for crabbing.
(ii) Anglers must attend all fishing lines, crabbing equipment, and other fishing devices at all times.
(iii) Inside the refuge boundary on San Martin Lake, we allow bank and wade fishing within a designated area, which may be accessed only on foot.
(j) Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning, white-winged, and white-tipped dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We require hunters to obtain a refuge hunt permit (signed refuge hunt brochure) and to possess and carry that signed refuge hunt brochure at all times during the designated hunt period. Hunters must also display the vehicle placard (part of the refuge hunt permit) while participating in the designated hunt period.
(ii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(iii) You may access the refuge during your permitted hunt period from 1 hour before legal hunt time to 1 hour after legal hunt time. You must only hunt during legal hunt hours.
(iv) We restrict hunt participants to those listed on the refuge hunt permit (hunter, non-hunting chaperone, and non-hunting assistant).
(v) We allow hunters to use bicycles on designated routes of travel.
(vi) We allow the use of dogs to retrieve doves during the hunt.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (v) of this section apply.
(ii) We allow turkey hunting during the spring season only.
(iii) You may only harvest one bearded turkey per hunter.
(iv) We prohibit the killing, wounding, taking, or possession of game animals and then intentionally or knowingly failing to make a reasonable effort to retrieve or keep the edible portions of the animal and include it in your bag limit.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, nilgai antelope, javelina, and other exotic ungulates (as defined by the State of Texas to include fallow deer, axis deer, sika deer, Barbary sheep, and black buck) on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (j)(1)(i) through (v) and (2)(iv) of this section apply.
(ii) We allow only free-standing blinds or tripods. Hunters may set them up during the scouting days preceding each permitted hunt day and must take them down by the end of each hunt day (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Hunters must mark and tag all stands with their hunting license number during the period of use.
(iii) Hunters must field-dress all harvested big game in the field.
(iv) Hunters may use nonmotorized dollies or carts off of improved roads or trails to haul carcasses to a parking area.
(v) We prohibit the use of big game decoys.
(4) [Reserved]
(k) McFaddin National Wildlife 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) Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date.
(ii) You must possess and carry a current signed refuge hunting permit (signed refuge hunt brochure) while hunting on all units of the refuge.
(iii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(iv) Hunters must enter the refuge hunt units between 4 a.m. and 1/2 hour before the designated legal shooting time. Hunting starts at legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt units by 12:30 p.m. We close refuge hunt units on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
(v) You may access hunt areas by foot, nonmotorized watercraft, outboard motorboat, or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 horsepower with direct drive with a propeller length of 48 inches (120 centimeters) or less. Engines may not exceed 2 cylinders and 484 cc.
(vi) We allow hunting in the Star Lake/Clam Lake Hunt Unit daily during the special teal season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays of the regular waterfowl season. During the regular waterfowl season only, all hunters hunting the Star Lake/Clam Lake Hunt Units must register at the check station (FWS Form 3-2405), including those accessing the unit from the beach along the Brine Line or Perkins Levee.
(vii) We allow hunting in the Central Hunt Units daily during the September teal season and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays of the regular waterfowl season.
(viii) We only allow hunting in the Spaced Hunt Units on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays of the regular waterfowl season. We allow a maximum of four hunters per area. Hunters must possess and carry Special Fee Area Permits (signed refuge hunt brochure) while hunting.
(ix) We allow daily hunting in the Mud Bayou Hunt Unit during the September teal season and on Sundays, Wednesdays, and Fridays of the regular waterfowl season. We allow access by foot from the beach at designated crossings or by boat from the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway via Mud Bayou.
(x) On inland waters of the refuge hunt area open to motorized boats, we restrict the use of boats powered by air-cooled or radiator-cooled engines to those powered by a single engine of 25 horsepower or less and utilizing a propeller 9 inches (22.5 centimeters) in diameter or less during the hunting season.
(xi) We allow portable blinds and temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds, decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(xii) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties, and between hunters and drivable roads and buildings, of 200 yards (183 meters).
(xiii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(2)-(3) [Reserved]
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We only allow fishing and crabbing with pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. We prohibit the use of any method not expressly allowed in inland waters, including trotlines, set lines, jug lines, limb lines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, and crab traps.
(ii) We allow cast netting for bait for personal use along waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads.
(iii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (k)(1)(v) and (x) of this section apply.
(iv) We prohibit mooring to water control structures.
(l) Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of mourning dove, white-winged dove, and Eurasian collared-dove on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting.
(ii) During the dove season set by the State of Texas, we limit hunting to no more than 6 days with a maximum of 12 hunters per season.
(iii) We allow hunting from 1/2 hour before legal sunrise until 12 p.m. (noon).
(iv) We require hunters to check in and out at refuge headquarters.
(v) Hunters must exit the refuge no later than 45 minutes after legal sunset, unless they are camping in a designated camping area. From 45 minutes after legal sunset until 30 minutes before legal sunrise, we prohibit hunters in all areas of the refuge except designated camping areas.
(vi) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(vii) We only allow shotguns.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow the hunting of Northern bobwhite and scaled (blue) quail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (l)(1)(i), and (iv) through (vii) of this section apply.
(ii) During the first 2 weeks of the quail season set by the State of Texas, we limit hunting to no more than 6 days with a maximum of 12 hunters per season.
(iii) We allow hunting from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and mule deer, and the incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (l)(1)(i), (iv), and (v) of this section apply.
(ii) Between October and January, we limit hunting to no more than 20 days with a maximum of 8 hunters per season.
(iii) You may use only high-powered rifles of .242/6mm caliber or larger and archery equipment to hunt big game on the refuge.
(4) [Reserved]
(m) Neches River National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of ducks, coot, and merganser on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4:30 a.m. We allow hunting from the State-designated legal shooting time until 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt units by 1 p.m.
(ii) In Dead Water unit only, we allow the use of floating craft and motor boats, but only if they are propelled by paddling, push pole, or electric trolling motor.
(iii) We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 meters) of any road or trail, and within 200 yards (183 meters) of any building.
(iv) We require each hunter to obtain and carry with them a signed refuge hunt brochure in addition to the State hunt permit.
(v) You must remove all boats, blinds, temporary blinds, stands decoys, and other personal equipment following each hunt day (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(vi) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of Eastern gray and fox squirrel, cottontail and swamp rabbit, raccoon, beaver, and coyote subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (m)(1)(iii), (iv), and (vi) of this section apply.
(ii) We allow incidental take of beaver and coyote during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regulations.
(iii) We allow the hunting of raccoon and coyote from legal sunset to legal sunrise. We allow artificial lighting for hunting raccoon and coyote.
(iv) We require that refuge hunters turn in the Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2542) within 2 weeks of the end of your hunt.
(v) We allow squirrel, rabbit, and raccoon hunting on the refuge from October 1 to 23.
(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 conditions set forth at paragraphs (m)(1)(iii) and (iv) of this section apply.
(ii) We allow incidental take of feral hog during any refuge hunt with the weapons legal for that hunt, subject to applicable State seasons and regulations.
(iii) We require a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2542) within 2 weeks of the end of your hunt. Failure to submit the Harvest Report will render the hunter ineligible for the next year's hunt.
(iv) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 150 yards (137 meters).
(v) We prohibit the use of dogs when feral hog hunting.
(n) San Bernard National Wildlife 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) Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date.
(ii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(iii) Hunters may enter the refuge hunt units no earlier than 4 a.m. Hunting starts at the designated legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must leave refuge hunt units by 1 p.m.
(iv) We require hunters to use the Waterfowl Lottery Application (FWS Form 3-2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System) for the Sargent Permit Waterfowl Hunt Area. Hunters must abide by all terms and conditions set by the permit.
(v) We allow motorized boats, including airboats, in open tidal waters. We prohibit the operation of motorized boats in shallow waters, through emergent and submergent wetland vegetation, or where bottom gouging would occur. We allow motorized boats to enter shallow water by drifting or polling, or by means of trolling motor where it does not cause damage to vegetation or the bottom.
(vi) You must remove all decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, vegetation (blind material), and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(vii) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters).
(viii) We restrict vehicle access to designated roads. You may access hunt units from land by foot or nonmotorized conveyance from designated parking areas or turn-arounds. You may access public waterfowl hunting areas by motorized boat from State waters, where applicable.
(2)-(3) [Reserved]
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We prohibit the use or possession of alcoholic beverages in all public fishing areas.
(ii) The condition set forth at paragraph (n)(1)(v) of this section applies.
(o) Texas Point 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) Season dates will be concurrent with the State for the September teal season, youth-only season, and duck and coot regular season in the Texas South Zone, and goose regular season in the Texas East Zone, with the exception that we prohibit duck (not including the September teal and youth-only seasons) and coot hunting on the refuge until the last Saturday in October. If the State-specified duck and coot regular season opens later than the last Saturday in October, then hunting on the refuge will open consistent with the State-specified season date.
(ii) You must possess and carry a current signed refuge hunting permit (signed refuge hunt brochure) while hunting on all hunt units of the refuge.
(iii) Hunters age 17 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 18 or older.
(iv) Hunters must enter the refuge hunt unit between 4 a.m. and 1/2 hour before the designated legal shooting time. Hunting starts at legal shooting time and ends at 12 p.m. (noon). Hunters must be off refuge hunt units by 12:30 p.m. We close refuge hunt units on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
(v) We allow hunting in portions of the refuge daily during the September teal season and on Saturdays, Mondays, and Wednesdays during the regular waterfowl season.
(vi) You may access hunt areas by foot, nonmotorized watercraft, outboard motorboat, or airboat. Airboats may not exceed 10 horsepower with direct drive with a propeller length of 48 inches (120 centimeters) or less. Engines may not exceed 2 cylinders and 484 cc.
(vii) On inland waters of the refuge hunt area open to motorized boats, we restrict the use of boats powered by air-cooled or radiator-cooled engines to those powered by a single engine of 25 horsepower or less and utilizing a propeller 9 inches (22.5 centimeters) in diameter or less during the hunting season.
(viii) We allow portable blinds and temporary natural vegetation blinds. You must remove all blinds, decoys, boats, spent shells, marsh chairs, and other equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(ix) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters).
(x) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(2)-(3) [Reserved]
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing and crabbing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing and crabbing with pole and line, rod and reel, or handheld line. We prohibit the use of any method not expressly allowed in inland waters, including trotlines, set lines, jug lines, limb lines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, and crab traps.
(ii) We allow cast netting for bait by individuals along waterways in areas open to the public and along public roads.
(iii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (o)(1)(vi) and (vii) of this section apply.
(iv) We prohibit mooring to water control structures.
(p) Trinity River 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 only allow hunting on Champion Lake with a refuge-issued permit (signed hunt brochure).
(ii) We only allow hunting on Champion Lake on Saturdays and Sundays during the State duck season. Hunters may not enter the refuge until 4:30 a.m. and must be out of the hunt area by 12 p.m. (noon).
(iii) We allow the use of dogs when retrieving game.
(iv) Hunters age 16 and younger must be under the direct supervision of an adult age 17 or older.
(v) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 150 yards (135 meters).
(vi) We allow motors of 10 horsepower or less on Champion Lake.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting for squirrel, and incidental take of rabbit, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We require hunters to possess a permit issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Permits are issued by a lottery drawing. The hunter must carry the nontransferable permit at all times while hunting.
(ii) The condition set forth at paragraph (p)(1)(iii) of this section applies.
(iii) We allow all-terrain vehicle use for hunters with disabilities in designated units.
(iv) We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 meters).
(v) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 4:30 a.m. We allow hunting from 30 minutes before legal sunrise to 30 minutes after legal sunset only during the days specified on the permit. Hunters must be off the refuge 1 1/2 hours after legal sunset.
(vi) Hunters may place no more than one temporary stand on the refuge. Hunters may place the stand during the scouting week before the hunt begins and must remove it the day the hunt ends (see § 27.93 of this chapter). Hunters must label blinds with the name of the permit holder.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, and incidental take of feral hog, on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We require hunters to possess a TPWD-issued permit. Permits are issued by a lottery drawing. The hunter must carry the nontransferable permit at all times while hunting.
(ii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (p)(1)(iii) and (p)(2)(iii) through (vi) of this section apply.
(iii) We allow archery hunting of white-tailed deer during the refuge designated 23-day archery season.
(iv) We allow gun hunting of white-tailed deer during the State-designated general gun season in two 9-day “mini-seasons” and during the State-designated muzzleloader season.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We only allow fishing with pole and line, rod and reel, or hand-held line.
(ii) We prohibit the use of trotlines, setlines, bows and arrows, gigs, spears, fish traps, crab/crawfish traps, and/or nets.
(iii) We prohibit the harvesting of frog or turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
(iv) We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
§ 32.63   Utah.
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 air boats.
(iv) You may enter the refuge 2 hours prior to legal sunrise and must exit the refuge by 1 1/2 hours after legal sunset.
(v) You must remove decoys, boats, vehicles, and other personal property from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(vi) We have a special blind area for use by disabled hunters. We prohibit trespass for any reason by any individual not registered to use that area.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of chukar, desertcottontail rabbit, and mountaincottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We close to hunting on the last day of the State waterfowl season.
(ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer and pronghorn antelope on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We only allow archery equipment when hunting big game.
(4) [Reserved]
(c) Ouray National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, coot, sandhill crane, and goose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: During hunting season, the refuge is open from 1 1/2 hours before legal sunrise to 1 1/2 hours after legal sunset.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) You may possess only approved nontoxic shot (see § 32.2(k)) while hunting turkey in the field.
(ii) We allow turkey hunting for youth hunters only.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of deer, pronghorn, and elk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) You must remove all tree stands and blinds no later than the last day of the hunting season for which you have a permit (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(ii) We allow any-legal-weapon elk hunting for youth, disabled, and depredation pool hunters during State seasons.
(iii) We close for the general any-legal-weapon (rifle) and muzzleloader bull elk hunts.
(iv) We allow any-legal-weapon elk hunting during limited late season antlerless elk hunts starting on December 1 during State seasons.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) You may only fish with the aid of a pole, hook, and line. We prohibit trot lines, bow and arrows, spears, spear guns, cross bows, and firearms.
(ii) You must release unharmed any of the following four endangered fish if caught: Razorback sucker, Colorado pikeminnow, humpback chub, and bonytailed chub.
§ 32.64   Vermont.
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 hunting to Saturdays, Sundays, and Wednesdays throughout the waterfowl hunting season for duck.
(ix) In the Long Marsh Channel and Metcalfe Island:
(A) We limit hunting to Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays throughout the waterfowl hunting season for duck.
(B) Each hunting party must possess and carry a permit for the blind on the specific day they are hunting in this area. Permits are not transferable.
(C) Shooting hours end at 11 a.m.
(D) We close this area to waterfowl hunting during split seasons when geese are the only waterfowl that hunters may legally take.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, coyote, red fox, gray fox, skunk, raccoon, weasel, 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) Prior to hunting, you must obtain from refuge headquarters and sign a current refuge hunt brochure (signed brochure). You must possess the signed refuge hunt brochure at all times while hunting, and you must hold a valid State hunting license.
(iii) You may use only shotguns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment on open areas east and north of Vermont Route 78, east of the Missisquoi River, and on Shad Island.
(iv) We prohibit hunting from the end of the State snowshoe hare and rabbit season (early March) until September 1.
(v) On the Eagle Point Unit, the conditions set forth at paragraphs (a)(2)(i) through (iii) of this section do not apply.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, moose, bear, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Prior to hunting, you must obtain from refuge headquarters and sign a current refuge hunt brochure (signed brochure). You must possess the signed refuge hunt brochure at all times while hunting, and you must hold a valid State hunting license.
(ii) You may use only shotguns, muzzleloaders, or archery equipment on open areas east and north of Vermont Route 78, east of the Missisquoi River. We prohibit rifles in these areas at any time.
(iii) You may use portable tree stands as governed by State regulations guiding their use on State wildlife management areas with the following exception: We allow only one tree stand or ground blind for each permit holder.
(iv) On the Eagle Point Unit, we allow hunting subject to the following conditions:
(A) You may use portable tree stands as governed by State regulations guiding their use on State wildlife management areas.
(B) We allow training of dogs during the regular hunting seasons as governed by State regulations. We allow dog training outside the regular hunting seasons ( i.e., from June 1 through July 31) only with a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G).
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow sport fishing (including bow fishing) by boat and ice fishing in designated areas with the following exceptions:
(A) We close the following areas year-round: Goose Bay, Saxes Creek and Pothole, Metcalfe Island Pothole, Long Marsh Channel, and Clark Marsh.
(B) We close the following areas from Labor Day to December 31: Long Marsh Bay and Long Marsh Channel.
(ii) We allow bank fishing along designated areas of Charcoal Creek.
(iii) We prohibit taking fish with firearms.
(iv) We prohibit boat launching on the refuge with the following exceptions: We allow launching from Louie's Landing year-round, and from Mac's Bend boat launch area from September through December (inclusive).
(v) We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
(b) Silvio O. Conte National Fish and Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, crow, snipe, and American woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow disabled hunters to hunt from a vehicle that is at least 10 feet from the traveled portion of the refuge road if the hunter possesses a State-issued disabled hunting license and a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G) issued by the refuge manager.
(ii) We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations, except dog training is only allowed from August 1 through the last Saturday in September during daylight hours. We prohibit dog training on the Putney Mountain Unit.
(iii) We prohibit shooting from, over, or within 25 feet of the traveled portion of any road that is accessible to motor vehicles.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, fox, raccoon, bobcat, woodchuck, red squirrel, eastern gray squirrel, porcupine, skunk, snowshoe hare, eastern cottontail, muskrat, opossum, weasel, pheasant, and ruffed grouse on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply.
(ii) At the Putney Mountain Unit, we allow the use of dogs only for hunting ruffed grouse, fall turkey, squirrel, and woodcock.
(iii) We require hunters hunting at night to possess a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G) issued by the refuge manager.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, moose, black bear, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(ii) and (iii) of this section apply.
(ii) You may use portable tree stands and/or blinds. You must clearly label your tree stand(s) and/or blind(s) with your hunting license number. You must remove your tree stand(s) and/or blind(s) no later than 72 hours after the close of the season (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(iii) You may retrieve moose at the Nulhegan Basin Division with the use of a commercial moose hauler, if the hauler possesses a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3-1383-C) issued by the refuge manager.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge consistent with State regulations.
§ 32.65   Virginia.
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 other anglers must enter the area by foot or bicycle.
(b) Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, coot, snipe, gallinule, dove, woodcock, crow, and rail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Hunters must obtain and possess a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting on the refuge.
(ii) Hunters may only access hunting areas by boat. We allow hunters to access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset.
(iii) We allow hunting during State seasons from September 16 to March 14.
(iv) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State regulations.
(v) We prohibit the use of permanent blinds and pit blinds. You must remove portable blinds and decoys at the end of each day's hunt.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon, opossum, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section applies. All occupants of a vehicle or hunt party must possess a signed refuge hunt brochure and be actively engaged in hunting unless aiding a disabled person who possesses a valid State disabled hunting license.
(ii) Hunters must sign in at the hunter check station prior to hunting and sign out prior to exiting the refuge.
(iii) We prohibit the hunting of upland game at night. Hunters may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset.
(iv) We prohibit the use of dogs while hunting upland game.
(v) We prohibit firearms in designated archery-only areas.
(vi) You may not hunt, discharge a firearm, or nock an arrow or crossbow bolt within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of any building, road, or trail.
(vii) Hunting is allowed only during the regular State deer season.
(viii) We prohibit hunting on Sundays.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, sika, 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) Hunters may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset.
(iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a “deer drive” as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer.
(iv) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs while hunting white-tailed deer and sika.
(v) We allow the use of portable tree stands, but you must remove them at the end of each day's hunt.
(vi) We allow limited hunting of wild turkey during designated State spring and fall seasons only when in the possession of a valid refuge turkey quota hunt permit.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing, crabbing, and clamming from the shoreline of the refuge in designated areas subject to the following conditions:
(i) You must attend minnow traps, crab traps, crab pots, and handlines at all times.
(ii) We prohibit the use of seine nets and pneumatic (compressed air or otherwise) bait launchers.
(iii) The State regulates certain species of finfish, shellfish, and crustacean (crab) using size or possession limits. You may not alter these species, to include cleaning or filleting, in such a way that we cannot determine its species or total length.
(iv) In order to fish after the refuge closes for the day, anglers must obtain an overnight fishing pass (name/address/phone) issued by the National Park Service. Anglers can obtain a pass in person at the National Park Service Tom's Cove Visitor Center.
(v) We allow the possession or use of only three surf fishing poles per licensed angler, and those poles must be attended at all times. This includes persons age 65 or older who are license-exempt in Virginia.
(c) Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, rail, snipe, gallinule, coot, woodcock, dove, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow holders of a signed refuge hunt brochure (signed brochure) to access areas of the refuge typically closed to the non-hunting public. All occupants of a vehicle or hunt party must possess a signed brochure and be actively engaged in hunting. We allow an exception for those persons aiding a disabled person who possesses a valid State-issued Commonwealth of Virginia Disabled Resident Lifetime License or Commonwealth of Virginia Resident Disabled Veteran's Lifetime License.
(ii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours prior to legal sunrise and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset.
(iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State and Northampton County regulations on designated areas of the refuge.
(iv) We allow hunting on the refuge only from September 1 until February 28. Hunting will follow State seasons during that period.
(v) You may not hunt, discharge a firearm, or nock an arrow or crossbow bolt outside of designated hunt areas or within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of a building, road or improved trail.
(vi) We prohibit the use of permanent blinds and pit blinds. You must remove portable blinds and decoys at the end of each day's hunt.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, squirrel, quail, raccoon, opossum, fox, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (v) of this section apply.
(ii) We prohibit the hunting of upland game at night.
(iii) We prohibit hunting on Sundays.
(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 conditions set forth at paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iv), and (v) and (c)(2)(iii) of this section apply.
(ii) We allow turkey hunting during the spring season only for a mentor-led hunt.
(iii) We prohibit the possession or use of lead ammunition when hunting turkey.
(iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a “deer drive” as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer.
(v) We allow the use of portable tree stands. We require removal of the stands after each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Anglers may access the refuge to fish from designated shore areas 1/2 hour before legal sunrise to 1/2 hour after legal sunset.
(ii) Anglers may access State waters via the Wise Point Boat Ramp on the refuge from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.
(d) Elizabeth Hartwell Mason Neck 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 possess and carry a signed refuge permit (FWS Form 3-2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System).
(ii) We only allow shotguns with slugs during the firearm season.
(iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a “deer drive” as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer.
(iv) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs while hunting deer.
(v) Hunters must certify and qualify weapons and ammunition at a refuge-approved range and view the refuge orientation session online prior to issuance of a refuge permit (FWS Form 3-2439, Hunt Application—National Wildlife Refuge System).
(4) Sport fishing. We allow freshwater fishing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing from nonmotorized boats only.
(ii) We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle.
(e) Featherstone 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 limit boat access to nonmotorized boats only in Farm Creek Unit. We allow motorized boat access in Neabsco Creek Unit.
(2)-(3) [Reserved]
(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 (e)(1)(ii) of this section applies.
(ii) We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle.
(f) Fisherman Island National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, rail, snipe, gallinule/moorhen, coot, woodcock, dove, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations.
(ii) We allow holders of a signed refuge hunt brochure (signed brochure) to access areas of the refuge typically closed to the non-hunting public. All occupants of a vehicle, boat, or hunt party must possess a signed brochure and be actively engaged in hunting. We allow an exception for those persons aiding a disabled person who possesses a valid State-issued Commonwealth of Virginia Disabled Resident Lifetime License or Commonwealth of Virginia Resident Disabled Veteran's Lifetime License.
(iii) We allow hunting and hunter access by boat only. We prohibit hunting from land. Retrieval dogs may retrieve fallen game on shore.
(iv) We allow hunting on the refuge from September 1 until February 28. Hunting will follow State seasons during that period.
(v) Hunters may enter the refuge 2 hours before legal sunrise and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal sunset.
(vi) We prohibit the possession or use of lead ammunition while hunting.
(2)-(4) [Reserved]
(g) Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved]
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of gray squirrel and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow hunting on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays only.
(ii) You must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (FWS Form 3-2439).
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and black bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (g)(2)(i) and (ii) of this section apply.
(ii) We require the use of nontoxic ammunition for hunting wild turkey.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing in Lake Drummond from a boat (maximum 25 horsepower) and from the piers at Washington Ditch Road and Interior Ditch Road.
(ii) We prohibit fishing from the ditch banks on the refuge.
(iii) We require a Special Use Permit (FWS Form 3-1383-G) for vehicular access to the boat ramp on Interior Ditch Road on the west side of Lake Drummond.
(h) James River 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 waterfowl hunting only during the mentor-led hunts.
(ii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State regulations.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of rabbit, squirrel, and coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We only allow the hunting and take of coyote concurrently during the refuge deer hunting season.
(ii) We allow rabbit and squirrel hunting only during the mentor-led hunt.
(iii) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (h)(2)(iii) of this section applies.
(ii) We require spring turkey hunters to obtain a refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3-2439) through a lottery administered by a designated third-party vendor.
(iii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1 hour prior to the start of legal shooting time and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after the end of legal shooting time.
(iv) We prohibit the possession or use of lead ammunition when hunting spring wild turkey.
(v) Hunters using a muzzleloader must hunt from a stand elevated 10 feet (3 meters) or more above the ground.
(vi) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a “deer drive” as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing access each day from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
(ii) We allow fishing only by use of one or more attended poles with hook and line attached. We prohibit all other fishing methods and means.
(iii) We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle.
(iv) We prohibit the use of minnows as bait.
(i) Mackay Island National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.52(e) for regulations.
(j) Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved]
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote and fox on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We only allow the incidental take of coyote and fox during the refuge deer hunting season.
(ii) We require the use of non-lead ammunition when hunting coyote and fox.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) With the exception of mentored hunt participants, white-tailed deer hunters must possess and carry a signed refuge permit (FWS Form 3-2439) and be selected in the refuge lottery to hunt.
(ii) We only allow shotguns with slugs during the firearm season.
(iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a “deer drive” as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer.
(iv) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs when hunting deer.
(v) We require the use of non-lead ammunition when hunting wild turkey.
(vi) Hunters must certify and qualify weapons and ammunition at a refuge-approved range and view the refuge orientation session online prior to issuance of a refuge permit (FWS Form 3-2439).
(vii) Wild turkey hunting is a mentor-led hunt only.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow boat access by nonmotorized boats only.
(ii) We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle.
(k) Plum Tree Island National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory waterfowl and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) You must hunt from a designated refuge blind.
(ii) We allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations.
(2)-(3) [Reserved]
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing access April 1 through August 31, from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
(ii) We prohibit shoreline fishing. We allow fishing only from boats untethered to refuge lands, or from designated blinds.
(iii) We allow fishing only by use of one or more attended poles with hook and line attached. We prohibit all other fishing methods and means.
(iv) We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle.
(l) Presquile National Wildlife Refuge. (1) [Reserved]
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours prior to the start of legal shooting time and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after the end of legal shooting time.
(ii) We only allow the hunting and take of coyote concurrently during the refuge deer hunting season.
(iii) We require hunters to dock their boats at designated locations on the refuge.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (l)(2)(iii) of this section applies.
(ii) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs when hunting white-tailed deer.
(iii) We require big game hunters to obtain a permit through a lottery administered by a third-party contractor.
(iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a “deer drive” as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing access each day from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
(ii) We prohibit bank fishing. We allow fishing only from boats untethered to refuge lands.
(iii) We allow fishing only by use of one or more attended poles with hook and line attached. We prohibit all other fishing methods and means.
(iv) We prohibit the use of minnows as bait.
(v) We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle.
(m) Rappahannock River Valley 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) Hunters may only hunt waterfowl during designated days and times. The refuge provides dates for the waterfowl hunting season in the annual refuge hunt brochure.
(ii) In designated areas, we require hunters to possess and carry a refuge hunting permit (FWS Form 3-2439) obtained from a designated third-party vendor.
(iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State regulations.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of coyote, rabbit, and squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs.
(ii) We only allow the hunting and take of coyote concurrently during the refuge deer hunting season.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (m)(1)(ii) and (m)(2)(i) of this section apply.
(ii) We prohibit the possession or use of lead ammunition when hunting spring wild turkey.
(iii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1 hour prior to the start of legal shooting time and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after the end of legal shooting time.
(iv) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a “deer drive” as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or 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 designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing access each day from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
(ii) During the period when the refuge is open for hunting, we may close hunting areas to all other uses, including sport fishing.
(iii) We allow fishing only by use of one or more attended poles with hook and line attached. We prohibit all other fishing methods and means.
(iv) We prohibit the use of lead fishing tackle in freshwater ponds, including Wilna Pond and Laurel Grove Pond.
(v) We require catch-and-release fishing for largemouth bass in freshwater ponds, including Wilna Pond and Laurel Grove Pond. Anglers may take other finfish species as governed by State regulations.
(vi) We prohibit the use of minnows as bait.
(vii) We prohibit the use of boats propelled by gasoline motors, sail, or mechanically operated paddle wheel while fishing.
(n) Wallops Island National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl, rail, coot, snipe, gallinule, dove, woodcock, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) You must obtain and possess a signed refuge hunt brochure while hunting on the refuge.
(ii) You may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset.
(iii) We allow hunting during State seasons from September 16 to March 14.
(iv) We allow the use of dogs while hunting consistent with State regulations.
(v) We prohibit the use of permanent blinds and pit blinds. You must remove portable blinds and decoys at the end of each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of raccoon, opossum, fox, coyote, rabbit, and squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth in paragraphs (n)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply.
(ii) We prohibit the hunting of upland game at night. You may access the refuge from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset.
(iii) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs while hunting upland game.
(iv) You may not hunt, discharge a firearm, or nock an arrow or crossbow bolt within 100 feet (30.5 meters) of any building, road, or trail.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (n)(1)(i) and (n)(2)(iv) 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.
(iii) We prohibit the use of pursuit dogs while hunting white-tailed deer and wild turkey.
(iv) We allow the use of portable tree stands, but you must remove them at the end of each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(v) We allow limited hunting of turkey during designated State spring and fall seasons only when in the possession of a valid refuge turkey quota hunt permit.
(4) [Reserved]
§ 32.66   Washington.
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 1.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of deer 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 with shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery only.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) On waters open to fishing, we allow fishing only from the start of the State season to September 30, except that we allow fishing year-round on Falcon, Heron, Goldeneye, Corral, Blythe, Chukar, and Scaup Lakes.
(ii) We allow frogging during periods when we allow fishing on designated waters.
(c) Conboy Lake National Wildlife 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) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(2)-(4) [Reserved]
(d) Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge. (1)-(3) [Reserved]
(4) Sport fishing. We allow saltwater fishing on designated areas of the refuge.
(e) Hanford Reach National Monument/Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the monument/refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We prohibit discharge of any 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) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, grey partridge, and chukar partridge on designated areas of the monument/refuge subject to the following conditions: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (e)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of deer and elk on designated areas of the monument/refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow sport hunting of deer and elk on the Saddle Mountain, Ringold, and Wahluke (East) units of the monument/refuge subject to the following conditions:
(A) The condition set forth at paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this section applies.
(B) We allow hunting with shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery only.
(ii) We allow population control hunting of elk on the Rattlesnake Unit of the monument/refuge subject to the following conditions:
(A) We prohibit overnight camping, overnight parking, and smoking.
(B) We require elk population control hunters to participate in a Service-directed, hunt-specific training session each year prior to hunting. Hunters must check-in and out at a refuge check station and fill out and display the Self-Clearing check-In Permit (Form 3-2405) on the dashboards of their vehicles.
(C) We allow hunting with modern firearms only.
(D) We allow authorized vehicles only on designated roads and only in designated parking areas.
(E) We prohibit the use of bicycles and carts.
(F) We allow hunting Monday through Friday only.
(G) All hunt assistants must check-in and out at a refuge check station and be under the supervision of the permitted hunter at all times. All hunt assistants must fill out and display the Self-Clearing check-In Permit (Form 3-2405) on the dashboards of their vehicles.
(H) We allow foot access only beyond designated roads and parking areas.
(I) We prohibit retrieval of animals outside the hunt area without prior Service approval.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on the designated areas of the monument/refuge subject to the following condition: We allow access from legal sunrise to legal sunset, except that we allow access to the Wahluke Unit's White Bluffs boat launch from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 2 hours after legal sunset for launch and recovery activities only.
(f) Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, by 1 hour after legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(ii) We open the refuge for hunting access from 1 1/2 hours before legal sunrise until 1 1/2 hours after legal sunset.
(iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(2) [Reserved]
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of elk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow hunting on Mondays through Fridays only. We close the refuge to hunting on weekends and Federal holidays.
(ii) We allow a maximum of 10 hunters to use the refuge in any one day, with one hunt period consisting of 5 consecutive days.
(iii) We allow hunting of elk using muzzleloading firearms only.
(iv) We require hunters to attend a refuge-specific orientation session each year prior to hunting on the refuge.
(v) We require hunters to sign in and out each day at the refuge headquarters. When signing out for the day, you must report hunting success or failure, and any hit-but-not-retrieved animals on the Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2542).
(vi) Additional persons may assist hunters during elk retrieval only. No more than one unlicensed person may assist each licensed hunter during the hunt or during elk retrieval.
(vii) We prohibit hunters from operating motorized vehicles on the refuge.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow bank fishing on designated areas of the refuge.
(g) Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow hunting September through December.
(ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game and small game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow hunting September through December, and during the spring wild turkey season.
(ii) During the spring turkey season, we prohibit hunting of all species except wild turkey.
(iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting, with the exception of raccoon.
(3) Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions: The condition set forth at paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this section applies.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge.
(h) McNary National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 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) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(iii) On the McNary Fee Hunt Area (McNary Headquarters Unit), we allow hunting subject to the following conditions:
(A) The McNary Fee Hunt Area (McNary Headquarters Unit) is only open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day.
(B) We require hunters to possess and carry a special refuge permit (signed refuge brochure).
(C) We allow hunting only from assigned areas.
(iv) On the Peninsula Unit, we allow hunting subject to the following condition: On the east shoreline of the Peninsula Unit, we allow hunting only from established numbered blind sites, assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and we require hunters to remain within 100 feet (30 meters) of marked posts unless retrieving birds or setting decoys.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this section applies.
(ii) On the McNary Fee Hunt Area (McNary Headquarters Unit), we allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day from 12 p.m. (noon) to the end of State legal hunting hours.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (h)(1)(i) of this section applies.
(ii) On the Stateline and Juniper Canyon Units, we allow hunting with modern firearms, shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery.
(iii) On the Peninsula, Two-Rivers, and Wallula Units, we allow hunting with archery and shotgun only.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge.
(i) Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along any designated route of travel, including pedestrian trails.
(ii) We close the refuge to goose hunting when the dusky Canada goose harvest reaches the quota posted at the refuge.
(iii) We allow hunting on designated portions of the River “S” Unit on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, excluding Federal holidays, during the regular State waterfowl hunting season.
(iv) Prior to entering the hunt area, you must check in at the refuge check station, and obtain a Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2542). You must carry the Harvest Report while hunting as proof of blind assignment and user fee payment.
(v) We allow access to the refuge check station 2 hours before legal shooting time. We require hunters to depart the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal shooting time.
(vi) We allow hunting only from designated permanent blinds.
(vii) We allow a maximum of three persons per hunting blind.
(viii) We prohibit additional hunters to join a hunt party after the party has checked in.
(ix) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(x) Prior to switching blinds, you must first report to the refuge check station to obtain a new blind assignment. You must submit an accurate Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2542) for the blind being vacated, and obtain a new Harvest Report for the new blind.
(xi) Prior to leaving the hunt area, you must check out at the refuge check station, submit an accurate Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2542), and present all harvested birds for inspection by check station personnel.
(xii) We reserve Blind 1A for exclusive use by hunters with permanent disabilities who qualify for a valid State Disabled Hunter Permit or America the Beautiful access pass, and their nonhunting assistants.
(2)-(3) [Reserved]
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing and frogging from March 1 through September 30 only.
(ii) We allow fishing and frogging from legal sunrise to legal sunset only.
(j) San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge. (1)-(3) [Reserved]
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge.
(k) Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We prohibit discharge of any firearm within 1/4 mile (396 meters (m)) 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 allow only 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) On the Pumphouse, Petty, Isiri, Chamber, and Chloe Units, we allow hunting 7 days a week subject to the following condition: We require a minimum distance between hunt parties of 200 yards (180 m).
(iv) On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
(v) On the Robbins Road Unit, we allow hunting only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
(vi) On the Robbins Road and Pumphouse Units, we allow hunting only from numbered field blind sites. We prohibit free-roam hunting or jump shooting, and you must remain within 100 feet (30 m) of the numbered field blind post unless retrieving birds or setting decoys. We allow a maximum of four persons per blind site.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (k)(1)(i) of this section applies.
(ii) We allow hunting of upland game birds from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset of each hunt day.
(iii) On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
(iv) On the Robbins Road Unit, we allow hunting only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
(3)-(4) [Reserved]
(l) Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow hunting during the State youth season in September.
(ii) We allow hunting from the beginning of the regular waterfowl seasons through November 30 by youths (younger than age 16) on Saturday and Sunday only. An adult, age 18 or older, must accompany and supervise youth hunters. We allow the supervising adult(s) to hunt.
(iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(iv) Hunters may access the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal hunting hours and must leave no later than 1 hour after legal hunting hours.
(v) Hunters may hunt only from within 50 yards of posted hunting sites.
(vi) Hunting parties are restricted to a maximum of two youths and two accompanying adults per hunting site.
(vii) We allow the use of nonmotorized boats for hunting.
(viii) We only allow the use of portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of manmade materials.
(ix) Hunters must remove all blinds, decoys, and other personal equipment from the refuge at the end of each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(x) We allow migratory game bird hunting with shotguns only.
(2) [Reserved]
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of elk and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Elk hunters must obtain a letter from the refuge manager assigning them a hunt unit.
(ii) Elk hunters may access the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before State legal shooting time and must leave no later than 5 hours after the end of State legal hunting hours.
(iii) Elk hunters not using approved nontoxic ammunition (see § 32.2(k)) must remove or bury the visceral remains of harvested animals.
(iv) We allow turkey hunting during the fall season only.
(v) We prohibit the possession or use of toxic shot by hunters using shotguns (see § 32.2(k)) when hunting turkey.
(vi) For turkey hunting, the condition set forth at paragraph (l)(1)(iv) of this section applies.
(4) [Reserved]
(m) Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 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) Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment at the end of each day's hunt (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(iii) On the Paterson and Whitcomb Units, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all Federal holidays within the State season.
(iv) On the Ridge Unit, we allow only shoreline hunting; we prohibit hunting from boats.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (m)(1)(i) and (iii) of this section apply.
(ii) On the Whitcomb Island Unit, we only allow hunting of upland game from 12 p.m. (noon) to the end of State legal hunting hours.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (m)(1)(i) of this section applies.
(ii) We allow hunting by special permit only (issued by the State).
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge.
(n) Willapa National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) In the designated goose hunt area in the Riekkola Unit, hunters may take ducks, coots, and snipe only incidental to hunting geese.
(ii) We open the refuge for hunting access from 1 1/2 hours before legal sunrise until 1 1/2 hours after legal sunset.
(iii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(iv) You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, by 1 hour after legal sunset (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of forest grouse (sooty and ruffed) on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow archery hunting only.
(ii) The condition set forth at paragraph (n)(1)(ii) of this section applies.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of deer, elk, and bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) At Long Island, we allow only archery hunting; we prohibit hunting firearms.
(ii) We prohibit bear hunting on any portion of the refuge except Long Island.
(iii) We prohibit the use of centerfire or rimfire rifles within the Lewis, Porter Point, and Riekkola Units.
(iv) The condition set forth at paragraph (n)(1)(ii) of this section applies.
(v) You may leave your tree stand(s) in place for 3 days. You must label your tree stand(s) with your hunting license number and the date you set up the stand. You may set up stands 1 1/2 hours before legal sunrise. You must remove your tree stand(s) and all other personal property from the refuge by 1 1/2 hours after legal sunset on the third day (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(vi) At Leadbetter Point, we allow hunting of elk only during the State early muzzleloader season, and by special permit in consultation with the State.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge.
§ 32.67   West Virginia.
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), and (a)(2)(iii) of this section apply.
(ii) We allow the use of dogs for hunting black bear during the gun season.
(iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a “deer drive” as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer.
(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 designated areas of the refuge.
(b) Ohio River Islands 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 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 allow the use of dogs consistent with State regulations.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, Eastern cottontail rabbit, red and gray fox, coyote, bobcat, opossum, raccoon, skunk, woodchuck, weasel, ruffed grouse, quail, pheasant, and crow on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i) through (iii) of this section apply.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and black bear on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (b)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply.
(ii) We only allow the use of archery equipment.
(iii) We prohibit organized deer drives. We define a “deer drive” as an organized or planned effort to pursue, drive, chase, or otherwise frighten or cause deer to move in the direction of any person(s) who is part of the organized or planned hunt and known to be waiting for the deer.
(iv) You must label portable tree stands with your last name and State license number. You may erect your stand(s) on the first day of the hunting season. You must remove your stand(s) by the last day of the hunting season (see § 27.93 of this chapter).
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing from 1 hour before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset. This restriction does not apply to off-shore fishing.
(ii) We prohibit trotlines (setlines) and turtle lines.
§ 32.68   Wisconsin.
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 refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We only allow fishing from the shoreline; we prohibit fishing from docks, piers, and other structures.
(ii) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
(c) Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge. Refer to § 32.32(f) for regulations.
(d) Horicon National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, common moorhen, and American woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow only participants in the Learn to Hunt and other special programs to hunt goose, duck, coot, and common moorhen.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, ring-necked pheasant, gray partridge, ruffed grouse, squirrel, cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, raccoon, opossum, striped skunk, red fox, gray fox, coyote, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) For hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey (see § 32.2(k)).
(ii) We prohibit night hunting of upland game from 30 minutes after legal sunset until 30 minutes before legal sunrise the following day.
(iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting upland game (except raccoon, opossum, striped skunk, red fox, gray fox, coyote, and bobcat), provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times.
(iv) Coyote, red fox, gray fox, and bobcat hunting begins on the first day of the traditional 9-day gun deer season.
(v) Coyote hunting ends on the last day of the season for fox.
(vi) You may only hunt striped skunk and opossum during the season for raccoon.
(vii) You may only hunt snowshoe hare during the season for cottontail rabbit.
(viii) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 2 hours before legal shooting hours and must exit the refuge no later than 2 hours after legal shooting hours.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and black bear in 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) We prohibit hunting bear with dogs.
(iii) Hunters must possess a refuge permit (FWS Form 3-2439, Hunt Application/Permit—National Wildlife Refuge System) to hunt in Area E (surrounding the office/visitor center).
(iv) The condition set forth at paragraph (d)(2)(viii) applies.
(v) 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) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We only allow bank fishing or fishing through the ice.
(ii) We prohibit the use of fishing weights or lures containing lead.
(iii) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
(iv) We allow fishing in designated areas from legal sunrise to legal sunset each day.
(e) Leopold Wetland Management District — 

(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds throughout the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the Blue Wing Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) in Ozaukee County and on the Wilcox WPA in Waushara County, subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times.
(ii) 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.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game throughout the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the Blue-wing WPA in Ozaukee County and on the Wilcox WPA in Waushara County, subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (e)(1)(i) of this section applies.
(ii) For hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of big game throughout the district, except that we prohibit hunting on the Blue Wing WPA in Ozaukee County and on the Wilcox WPA in Waushara County, subject to the following conditions:
(i) 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.
(ii) The condition set forth at paragraph (e)(1)(ii) of this section applies.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on WPAs throughout the district subject to the following conditions.
(i) We prohibit the use of motorized boats while fishing.
(ii) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
(f) Necedah National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, coot, merganser, dove, moorhen/gallinule, rail, snipe, and woodcock on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Hunters may enter the refuge no earlier than 1 hour before legal shooting hours and must exit the refuge no later than 1 hour after legal shooting hours.
(ii) You must remove all boats, decoys, blinds, blind materials, stands, platforms, and other hunting equipment (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter) brought onto the refuge at the end of each day's hunt.
(iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times.
(iv) We prohibit hunting or shooting within 50 feet (15 meters (m)) of the centerline of all public roads, service roads, and trails, and around parking lots. It is considered hunting if you have a loaded weapon, if you have a nocked arrow while bow hunting, or if you are in an elevated tree stand or ground blind with a means to take, within these areas.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, ruffed grouse, gray squirrel, fox squirrel, cottontail rabbit, snowshoe hare, and raccoon on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) For wild turkey hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field.
(ii) During the spring turkey season, we allow unarmed hunters who have a valid spring turkey permit in their possession to scout the hunt area. We allow this scouting beginning on the Saturday immediately prior to the opening date listed on the State turkey hunting permit.
(iii) We open Refuge Area 3 to hunting after the State deer gun season through the end of the respective State seasons or until February 28, whichever occurs first.
(iv) We allow the use of dogs while hunting upland game (except raccoon), provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times.
(v) You may only hunt snowshoe hare during the season for cottontail rabbit.
(vi) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (f)(1)(i), (ii), and (iv) of this section apply.
(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 (f)(1)(i) and (iv) of this section apply.
(ii) You may use portable elevated devices, but you must lower them to ground level at the close of shooting hours each day. You must remove all blinds, stands, platforms, and ladders from the refuge at the end of the hunting season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(iii) You must clearly mark all non-natural blinds, stands, platforms, and ladders on the exterior with the hunter's Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources customer identification number.
(iv) We open Refuge Area 2 to deer hunting during the State archery, gun, and muzzleloader seasons, except that we close Refuge Area 2 to deer hunting during any early State antlerless-only hunts.
(v) We open Refuge Area 3 to deer hunting during the State regular gun, muzzleloader, and late archery seasons. Unarmed deer hunters may enter Refuge Area 3 to scout beginning the Saturday prior to the gun deer season.
(vi) You must remove flagging used during hunting by the close of the archery deer season (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(vii) Any ground blind used during any gun deer season must display at least 144 square inches (929 square centimeters) of solid-blaze-orange or fluorescent pink material visible from all directions.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) Fishing areas are open from 30 minutes prior to legal sunrise to 30 minutes after legal sunset during refuge-specific seasons.
(ii) We allow use of nonmotorized boats in Sprague-Goose pools only when we open these pools to fishing.
(iii) We allow motorized boats in Suk Cerney Pool.
(iv) We allow fishing by hook and line only.
(v) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
(g) St. Croix Wetland Management District —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas throughout the district subject to the following conditions:
(i) We prohibit hunting on designated portions posted as closed of the St. Croix Prairie Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) and the Prairie Flats— South WPA in St. Croix County.
(ii) We close the Oak Ridge WPA in St. Croix County to hunting from the opening day of waterfowl season until the first Saturday in December, except that we allow deer hunting during regular archery, gun, and muzzleloader seasons.
(iii) We prohibit the use of motorized boats while hunting and fishing.
(iv) During the State-approved hunting season, we allow the use of hunting dogs, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times.
(v) 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.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas throughout the district subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (g)(1)(i) through (iv) of this section apply.
(ii) For hunting, you may use or possess only approved nontoxic shot shells (see § 32.2(k)) while in the field, including shot shells used for hunting wild turkey.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of big game on designated areas throughout the district subject to the following conditions:
(i) We prohibit hunting on designated portions of the St. Croix Prairie WPA and the Prairie Flats-South WPA in St. Croix County.
(ii) Any ground blind used during any gun deer season must display at least 144 square inches (929 square centimeters) of solid-blaze-orange or fluorescent pink material visible from all directions.
(iii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (g)(1)(iii) through (v) of this section apply.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on WPAs throughout the district subject to the following conditions.
(i) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
(ii) The condition set forth at paragraph (g)(1)(iii) of this section applies.
(h) Trempealeau 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 duck, merganser, goose, coot, mourning dove, sora, Virginia rail, woodcock, snipe, and crow on refuge lands north of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and north of State Highway 35/54, subject to the following conditions:
(A) We allow only the use of portable or temporary blinds.
(B) We allow the use of dogs while hunting migratory game birds, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times.
(ii) We allow hunting of duck, merganser, goose, and coot on refuge lands south of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and south of State Highway 35/54, subject to the following condition: We require a refuge permit.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of wild turkey, ruffed grouse, ring-necked pheasant, bobwhite quail, Hungarian partridge, sharp-tailed grouse, coyote, gray and red fox, bobcat, raccoon, snowshoe hare, cottontail rabbit, and gray and red squirrel on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow upland game hunting only on refuge land north of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and north of State Highway 35/54.
(ii) We allow only the use of portable or temporary blinds.
(iii) We allow the use of dogs while hunting upland game birds, provided the dog is under the immediate control of the hunter at all times.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) On refuge land south of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and south of State Highway 35/54:
(A) We prohibit the use of rifles for deer hunting.
(B) We allow white-tailed deer hunting only by refuge permit.
(ii) On refuge land north of the main channel of the Trempealeau River and north of State Highway 35/54:
(A) We allow white-tailed deer hunting during the State archery, muzzleloader, and firearms seasons.
(B) We allow hunting during the youth gun deer hunt and the gun hunt for hunters with disabilities as governed by State regulations.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow fishing only from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
(ii) We allow boats propelled by hand or electric motors only on refuge pools. We do not prohibit the possession, only the use, of other watercraft motors.
(iii) We prohibit harvest of turtle (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
(iv) We prohibit night-lighting, archery, spearing, or netting of fish.
(i) Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Refer to § 32.42(r) for regulations.
(j) Whittlesey Creek National Wildlife Refuge —

(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of waterfowl on 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) We prohibit the use of motorized boats while hunting and fishing.
(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 allow archery deer hunting to take place on refuge lands owned by the Service that constitute tracts greater than 20 acres (8 hectares).
(ii) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (j)(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) We allow fishing from legal sunrise to legal sunset only.
(ii) We prohibit the taking of any mussel (clam), crayfish, frog, leech, or turtle species by any method on the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
(iii) The condition set forth at paragraph (j)(1)(iii) applies.
§ 32.69   Wyoming.
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 deer, pronghorn, and moose subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (b)(1)(ii) of this section applies.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge.
(c) Hutton Lake National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow youth hunting of goose, duck, coot, and merganser on designated areas of the refuge during the Wyoming Zone C2 “special youth waterfowl hunting days” subject to the following conditions:
(i) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(ii) We prohibit the cleaning of game on the refuge.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of chuker, grey partridge, pheasant, rabbit, sharp-tailed grouse, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The conditions set forth at paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply.
(ii) We allow hunting November 1 through March 1.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of pronghorn antelope and mule deer on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: We allow hunting November 1 through March 1.
(4) [Reserved]
(d) National Elk Refuge. (1)-(2) [Reserved]
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of elk, pronghorn, white-tailed deer, and bison on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We require refuge permits (issued by State of Wyoming).
(ii) We prohibit shooting from or across refuge roads and parking areas.
(iii) We allow hunting of pronghorn with a firearm in Pronghorn Hunt Area 1 from September 10 through October 31, and in Pronghorn Hunt Area 2 from October 1 through 31.
(iv) We allow archery hunting of pronghorn in Pronghorn Hunt Area 1 in accordance with State seasons and regulations.
(v) We allow hunting of white-tailed deer with a firearm in the White-tailed Deer Hunt Area from September 15 through October 30.
(vi) We allow archery hunting of white-tailed deer in the White-tailed Deer Hunt Area in accordance with State seasons and regulations.
(vii) The refuge hunt brochure will specify the type of ammunition approved for hunting on the refuge.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge.
(e) Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge —(1) (1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of dove, goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge.
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of sage grouse and cottontail rabbit on designated areas of the refuge.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of pronghorn antelope and deer on designated areas of the refuge.
(4) [Reserved]
(f) Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge —(1) Migratory game bird hunting. We allow hunting of dark goose, duck, coot, merganser, dove, snipe, and rail on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) We open the refuge to the general public from 1/2 hour before legal sunrise to 1/2 hour after legal sunset. Waterfowl hunters may enter the refuge 1 hour before legal shooting hours to set up decoys and blinds.
(ii) We allow the use of dogs when hunting.
(iii) You must only use portable blinds or blinds constructed from dead and downed wood.
(iv) You must remove portable blinds, tree stands, decoys, and other personal equipment from the refuge after each day's hunt (see §§ 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
(2) Upland game hunting. We allow hunting of sage grouse, cottontail rabbit, jackrabbit, raccoon, fox, and skunk on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The conditions set forth at paragraphs (f)(1)(i) and (ii) of this section apply.
(3) Big game hunting. We allow hunting of pronghorn, mule deer, white-tailed deer, elk, and moose on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: The condition set forth at paragraph (f)(1)(i) section applies.
(4) Sport fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
(i) The condition set forth at paragraph (f)(1)(i) of this section applies.
(ii) We prohibit taking of mollusk, crustacean, reptile, and amphibian from the refuge (see § 27.21 of this chapter).
§ 32.70   Guam.
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]