50 CFR - general refuge regs (not incl 50 CFR 32)

§ 25.22

50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–07 Edition)

§ 25.22 Lost and found articles.
Lost articles or money found on a national wildlife refuge are to be immediately turned in to the nearest refuge
office.
§ 25.23 What are the general regulations and information collection requirements?
The Office of Management and Budget has approved the information collection requirements contained in subchapter C, parts 25, 32, and 36 under 44
U.S.C. 3501 et seq. and assigned the following clearance numbers: Special Use
Permit Applications on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska (SUP-AK), clearance number 1018–0014; Special Use Permit Applications on National Wildlife
Refuges Outside Alaska (SUP), clearance number 1018–0102. See § 36.3 of this
subchapter for further information on
Special Use Permit Applications on
National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska.
We are collecting the information to
assist us in administering these programs in accordance with statutory authorities that require that recreational
uses be compatible with the primary
purposes for which the areas were established. We require the information
requested in the application form for
the applicant to obtain a benefit. We
estimate the public reporting burden
for the SUP application form to be 30
minutes per response. This includes
time for reviewing instructions, gathering and maintaining data, and completing and reviewing the form. Direct
comments on the burden estimate or
any other aspect of this form to the Information Collection Clearance Officer,
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MS 222
ARLSQ, Washington, DC 20240 (1018–
0014 or 1018–0102).
[65 FR 56400, Sept. 18, 2000]

Subpart D—Permits
§ 25.41

Who issues refuge permits?

We authorize the refuge manager of
the facility where an activity is to
take place to issue permits required by
this subchapter C unless the regulations in this subchapter C require the
applicant to obtain the applicable permit from the Director or Secretary. In
those situations, the refuge manager
will so inform the applicant, giving the
applicant all necessary information as
to how and where to apply.
[67 FR 58942, Sept. 18, 2002]

§ 25.42 Permits required to be exhibited on request.
Any person on a national wildlife refuge shall upon request by any authorized official exhibit the required Federal or State permit or license authorizing their presence and activity on the
area and shall furnish such other information for identification purposes as
may be requested.
§ 25.43 Who may terminate or revoke a
permit and why?

Subpart C—Public Notice

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may be notified by any of the following
methods, all of which supplement this
subchapter C:
(a) Official signs posted conspicuously at appropriate intervals and locations;
(b) Special regulations issued under
the provisions of § 26.33 of this subchapter C.
(c) Maps available in the office of the
refuge manager, regional director, or
area director, or
(d) Other appropriate methods which
will give the public actual or constructive notice of the permitted or curtailed public access, use, or recreational activity.

§ 25.31 General provisions.
Whenever a particular public access,
use or recreational activity of any type
whatsoever, not otherwise expressly
permitted under this subchapter, is
permitted on a national wildlife refuge
or where public access, use, or recreational or other activities previously
permitted are curtailed, the public

The refuge manager may terminate
or revoke a permit at any time for noncompliance with the terms of the permit or of the regulations in this subchapter C; for nonuse; for violation of
any law, regulation, or order applicable
to the refuge; or to protect public
health or safety or the resources of a
national wildlife refuge.
[67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002]

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taken unless such suspension is authorized in writing by the area manager or
regional director (depending upon the
official before whom the appeal is
pending), and then only upon a determination by these officials that such
suspension will not be detrimental to
the interests of the United States or
upon submission and acceptance of a
bond deemed adequate to indemnify
the United States from loss or damage.
[42 FR 64120, Dec. 22, 1977. Redesignated at 51
FR 7575, Mar. 5, 1986]

SOURCE: 52 FR 29860, Aug. 12, 1987, unless
otherwise noted.

General provisions.

Reasonable charges and fees may be
established for public recreational use
of and, except in Alaska, entrance onto
national wildlife refuges. Regulations
regarding recreational use fees are contained in 36 CFR part 71. Regulations
regarding entrance fees are contained
in this subpart E.
§ 25.52

Designation.

To be designated as an ‘‘Entrance
Fee Area’’, a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System must be found to
demonstrate that:
(a) The level of visitation for recreational purposes is high enough to
justify the collection of fees for admission permits for economic reasons;
(b) There is a practical mechanism in
existence for implementing and operating a system of collecting fees for admission permits; and
(c) Imposition of a fee for admission
permits is not likely to result in undue
economic hardship for a significant
number of visitors to the unit.
§ 25.53 Establishment of single visit
entrance fees.

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§ 25.54

Entrance fees established for single
visit permits at a designated Entrance
Fee Area shall consider the following
criteria with regard to the local area
within which the refuge is located:
(a) The direct and indirect cost to
the Government.
(b) The benefits to the permit holder.

Posting and public notification.

The public shall be notified that an
entrance fee is charged through refuge
publications and posted designation
signs in accordance with § 25.31 of this
part.
§ 25.55

Subpart E—Fees and Charges

§ 25.51

(c) The public policy or interest
served.
(d) The comparable fees charged by
non-Federal public agencies.
(e) The economic and administrative
feasibility of fee collection.

Refuge admission permits.

(a) Unless otherwise provided, persons entering an Entrance Fee Area
shall obtain and be in possession of a
valid admission permit.
(b) The following five types of permits allowing entrance onto an Entrance Fee Area will be available for
issue or purchase at such area and, except for refuge-specific permits, at Fish
and Wildlife Service Regional and
Washington, DC Offices, and at other
locations as may be designated.
(1) Single visit permit with a charge
not to exceed $3 per person or $7.50 per
noncommercial vehicle (single visit
can be defined as 1–15 days, dependent
upon a determination of the period of
time reasonably and ordinarily necessary for such a visit at a particular
refuge unit).
(2) Golden Eagle Passport.
(3) Golden Age Passport.
(4) Golden Access Passport.
(5) Federal Migratory Bird Hunting
and Conservation (Duck) Stamp. To be
valid, the Duck Stamp must be current
and bear the signature of the holder on
the front.
§ 25.56

Enforcement.

Permits issued or used for entrance
onto Entrance Fee Areas are nontransferable. Failure to pay the entrance fee, to display upon request of
an authorized official a valid permit, or
to comply with other entrance fee provisions, rules or regulations, will be
subject to the penalties prescribed in 50
CFR 28.31.
§ 25.57

Exceptions and exemptions.

At Entrance Fee Areas:

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50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–07 Edition)

Subpart A—Introduction
§ 26.11

Purpose of regulations.

The regulations in this part govern
the circumstances under which the
public can enter and use a national
wildlife refuge.

Subpart B—Public Entry
§ 26.21

General trespass provision.

(a) No person shall trespass, including but not limited to entering, occupying, using, or being upon, any national wildlife refuge, except as specifically authorized in this subchapter C
or in other applicable Federal regulations.
(b) No unconfined domestic animals,
including but not limited to dogs, hogs,
cats, horses, sheep and cattle, shall be
permitted to enter upon any national
wildlife refuge or to roam at large upon
such an area, except as specifically authorized under the provisions of § 26.34,
§ 27.91 or § 29.2 of this subchapter C.
§ 26.22

§ 26.26 Exception for entry for use of
emergency shelter.
A permit is not required for access to
any national wildlife area for temporary shelter or temporary protection
in the event of emergency conditions.
§ 26.27 Exception for entry on designated routes of travel.
A permit is not required to enter,
travel on, and exit from any national
wildlife refuge on public waters and
roads, and such roads, trails, footpaths,
walkways, or other routes and areas
which are designated for public use
under the provisions of this subchapter
C.

Subpart C—Public Use and
Recreation

General exception for entry.

(a) Any person entering or using any
national wildlife refuge will comply
with the regulations in this subchapter
C, the provisions of any special regulations and any other official notification as is appropriate under § 25.31.
(b) A permit shall be required for any
person entering a national wildlife refuge, unless otherwise provided under
the provisions of subchapter C. The
permittee will abide by all the terms
and conditions set forth in the permit.
§ 26.23 Exception for entry
headquarters office.

to

the

The headquarters office of any national wildlife refuge is open to public
access and admission during regularly
established business hours.
§ 26.24 Exception for entry when accompanied by refuge personnel.
A permit is not required for access to
any part of a national wildlife refuge
by a person when accompanied by refuge personnel.
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§ 26.25 Exception for entry to persons
with an economic use privilege.
Access to and travel upon a national
wildlife refuge by a person granted economic use privileges on that national
wildlife refuge should be restricted to a
specified area in accordance with the
provisions of their agreement, lease, or
permit.

§ 26.31 General provisions.
Public recreation will be permitted
on national wildlife refuges as an appropriate incidental or secondary use,
only after it has been determined that
such recreational use is practicable and
not inconsistent with the primary objectives for which each particular area
was established or with other authorized Federal operations.
§ 26.32 Recreational uses.
Recreational uses such as, but not
limited to, sightseeing, nature observation and photography, interpretive centers and exhibits, hunting and fishing,
bathing, boating, camping, ice skating,
picnicking, swimming, water skiing,
and other similar activities may be
permitted on national wildlife refuges.
When such uses are permitted the public will be notified under the provisions
of this subchapter C.
§ 26.33 Special regulations.
(a) Special regulations shall be issued
for public use, access, and recreation

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§ 26.11

50 CFR Ch. I (10–1–07 Edition)

Subpart A—Introduction
§ 26.11

Purpose of regulations.

The regulations in this part govern
the circumstances under which the
public can enter and use a national
wildlife refuge.

Subpart B—Public Entry
§ 26.21

General trespass provision.

(a) No person shall trespass, including but not limited to entering, occupying, using, or being upon, any national wildlife refuge, except as specifically authorized in this subchapter C
or in other applicable Federal regulations.
(b) No unconfined domestic animals,
including but not limited to dogs, hogs,
cats, horses, sheep and cattle, shall be
permitted to enter upon any national
wildlife refuge or to roam at large upon
such an area, except as specifically authorized under the provisions of § 26.34,
§ 27.91 or § 29.2 of this subchapter C.
§ 26.22

§ 26.26 Exception for entry for use of
emergency shelter.
A permit is not required for access to
any national wildlife area for temporary shelter or temporary protection
in the event of emergency conditions.
§ 26.27 Exception for entry on designated routes of travel.
A permit is not required to enter,
travel on, and exit from any national
wildlife refuge on public waters and
roads, and such roads, trails, footpaths,
walkways, or other routes and areas
which are designated for public use
under the provisions of this subchapter
C.

Subpart C—Public Use and
Recreation

General exception for entry.

(a) Any person entering or using any
national wildlife refuge will comply
with the regulations in this subchapter
C, the provisions of any special regulations and any other official notification as is appropriate under § 25.31.
(b) A permit shall be required for any
person entering a national wildlife refuge, unless otherwise provided under
the provisions of subchapter C. The
permittee will abide by all the terms
and conditions set forth in the permit.
§ 26.23 Exception for entry
headquarters office.

to

the

The headquarters office of any national wildlife refuge is open to public
access and admission during regularly
established business hours.
§ 26.24 Exception for entry when accompanied by refuge personnel.
A permit is not required for access to
any part of a national wildlife refuge
by a person when accompanied by refuge personnel.
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§ 26.25 Exception for entry to persons
with an economic use privilege.
Access to and travel upon a national
wildlife refuge by a person granted economic use privileges on that national
wildlife refuge should be restricted to a
specified area in accordance with the
provisions of their agreement, lease, or
permit.

§ 26.31 General provisions.
Public recreation will be permitted
on national wildlife refuges as an appropriate incidental or secondary use,
only after it has been determined that
such recreational use is practicable and
not inconsistent with the primary objectives for which each particular area
was established or with other authorized Federal operations.
§ 26.32 Recreational uses.
Recreational uses such as, but not
limited to, sightseeing, nature observation and photography, interpretive centers and exhibits, hunting and fishing,
bathing, boating, camping, ice skating,
picnicking, swimming, water skiing,
and other similar activities may be
permitted on national wildlife refuges.
When such uses are permitted the public will be notified under the provisions
of this subchapter C.
§ 26.33 Special regulations.
(a) Special regulations shall be issued
for public use, access, and recreation

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§ 26.34

within certain individual national
wildlife refuges where there is a need
to amend, modify, relax or make more
stringent the regulations contained in
this subchapter C. The issued special
regulations will supplement the provisions in this part 26.
(b) Special recreational use regulations may contain the following items:
(1) Recreational uses authorized.
(2) Seasons, period, or specific time
of use.
(3) Description of areas open to recreation.
(4) Specific conditions or requirements.
(5) Other provisions.
(6) Special regulations for public use,
access, and recreation are published in
the daily issue of the FEDERAL REGISTER and may be codified in the Code
of Federal Regulations. They shall be
issued in compliance with procedures
contained in the Departmental Manual.
§ 26.34 Special regulations concerning
public access, use and recreation
for individual national wildlife refuges.
VIRGINIA
Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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ACCESS
(a) Access qualifications and specifications. (1) As provided for in Pub. L. 96–
315, permanent, full-time residents who
can furnish to the refuge manager,
Back Bay NWR, adequate proof of continuous and continuing residency, commencing prior to December 31, 1979, on
the Outer Banks from the refuge
boundary south to and including the
village of Corolla, North Carolina, as
long as they remain permanent, fulltime residents. The south boundary of
the area for access consideration is defined as a straight east-west line extending from Currituck Sound to the
Atlantic Ocean and passing through a
point 1,600 feet due south of the
Currituck
lighthouse.
‘‘Residence’’
means a place of general abode; ‘‘Place
of general abode’’ means a person’s
principal, actual dwelling place in fact,
without regard to intent. A ‘‘dwelling’’
means a residential structure occupied
on a year-round basis by the permit applicant and shall not include seasonal

or part-time dwelling units such as
beach houses, vacation cabins, or
structures which are intermittently occupied.
(2) As provided for in Pub. L. 98–146,
‘‘Up to 15 additional permits shall be
granted to those persons meeting any
one of the following conditions:’’
(i) A resident as of July 1, 1982, who
held a valid Service access permit for
improved property owners at any time
during the period from July 29, 1976,
through December 31, 1979.
(ii) Anyone in continuous residency
since 1976, in the area bounded on the
north by the refuge boundary, and on
the south by a straight line passing
through a point in the east-west prolongation of the centerline of Albacore
Street, Whaleshead Club Subdivision,
Currituck County, North Carolina.
(iii) Any permanent, full time resident as of April 1, 1983, residing in the
area outlined in paragraph (a)(2)(ii) of
this section and not otherwise eligible,
who can substantiate to the Secretary
of the Interior that access is essential
to their maintaining a livelihood; so
long as they maintain full-time continuous employment in the Norfolk, Virginia, area may qualify for access.
(3) The burden of proving that the
prospective permittee meets these criteria shall be on the applicant by presentation of adequate documentation to
the refuge manager. Permittees may be
required to submit additional documentation of their eligibility to the
refuge manager in order to maintain
access. Permits will be issued only to
those who legally qualify for them.
(4) Only one permit will be issued per
family. All permits issued will be terminated in the event that alternate access becomes available during the permit period.
(5) Permits are issued for the purpose
of providing ingress and egress across
the refuge beach to the permittee’s residence. Personal access is limited to
permittees, their families, relatives,
and guests while being transported in
the permittee’s vehicle. ‘‘Personal access’’ means private, non-commercial
use. Permits are not transferable by
sale or devise.
(6) All vehicle occupants must provide positive identification upon the
request of any refuge official.

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§ 27.51

if unreasonable in the prevailing circumstances.
(5) No person shall operate a boat on
refuge waters that has a marine head
(toilet) unless it conforms to Environmental Protection Agency regulations
regarding sewage discharge.
(6) Every sailboat when underway
from sunset to sunrise shall carry and
exhibit a bright white light visible all
around the horizon for a distance of
two miles.
(7) Leaving any boat unattended, outside of designated mooring or beaching
areas, for a period in excess of 72 hours
without written permission of the refuge manager is prohibited and any boat
so left may be impounded by the refuge
manager.
(8) Government-owned docks, piers,
and floats are not to be used for loading and unloading of boats, except in
emergencies or unless specifically authorized by the refuge manager.

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§ 27.33 Water skiing.
When water skiing is permitted upon
national wildlife refuge waters, the
public will be notified under the provisions of this subchapter C and the following requirements and limitations
will apply:
(a) Water skiing is permitted only
during daylight hours and during periods posted or otherwise designated
under the provisions of this subchapter
C.
(b) When a skier is in ‘‘tow’’ there
must be two persons in the boat at all
times, with one person not operating
the boat, acting as an observer of the
skier in tow.
(c) The direction of a tow boat when
circling will be counter clockwise.
(d) Skiers must wear U.S. Coast
Guard approved ski belts, life jackets
or buoyant vests.
(e) Water skiing is prohibited within
300 feet of harbors, swimming beaches,
and mooring areas, and within 100 feet
of any designated swimming area.
§ 27.34 Aircraft.
The unauthorized operation of aircraft, including sail planes, and hang
gliders, at altitudes resulting in harassment of wildlife, or the unauthorized landing or take-off on a national
wildlife refuge, except in an emer-

gency, is prohibited. National wildlife
refuge boundaries are designated on update FAA aeronautical charts.

Subpart D—Disturbing Violations:
With Weapons
§ 27.41

General provisions.

Carrying, possessing, or discharging
firearms, fireworks, or explosives on
national wildlife refuges is prohibited
unless specifically authorized under
the provisions of this subchapter C.
§ 27.42

Firearms.

Only the following persons may possess, use, or transport firearms on national wildlife refuges in accordance
with this section and applicable Federal and State law:
(a) Persons using firearms for public
hunting under the provisions of 50 CFR
part 32.
(b) Persons carrying unloaded firearms, that are dismantled or cased, in
vehicles and boats over routes of travel
designated under the provision of subchapter C.
(c) Persons authorized to use firearms for the taking of specimens of
wildlife for scientific purposes.
(d) Persons authorized by special regulations or permits to possess or use
firearms for the protection of property,
for field trials, and other special purposes.
[46 FR 47230, Sept. 25, 1981]

§ 27.43 Weapons other than firearms.
The use or possession of cross bows,
bows and arrows, air guns, spears, gigs,
or other weapons on national wildlife
refuges is prohibited except as may be
authorized under the provision of this
subchapter C.
[46 FR 47230, Sept. 25, 1981]

Subpart E—Disturbing Violations:
Against Plants and Animals
§ 27.51 Disturbing, injuring, and damaging plants and animals.
(a) Disturbing, injuring, spearing,
poisoning, destroying, collecting or attempting to disturb, injure, spear, poison, destroy or collect any plant or
animal on any national wildlife refuge

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§ 31.2
(b) [Reserved]

PART 30—RANGE AND FERAL
ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

[31 FR 16027, Dec. 15, 1966]

§ 30.12 Disposition of feral animals.
Feral animals taken on wildlife refuge areas may be disposed of by sale on
the open market, gift or loan to public
or private institutions for specific purposes, and as otherwise provided in section 401 of the act of June 15, 1935 (49
Stat. 383, 16 U.S.C. 715s).

Subpart A—Range Animals
Sec.
30.1 Surplus range animals.
30.2 Disposition of surplus range animals.

Subpart B—Feral Animals
30.11
30.12

Control of feral animals.
Disposition of feral animals.

AUTHORITY: 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 668dd, as
amended; 16 U.S.C. 715i, as amended; 41 CFR
101–44.

[38 FR 16356, June 22, 1973]

PART 31—WILDLIFE SPECIES
MANAGEMENT

Subpart A—Range Animals
§ 30.1 Surplus range animals.
Range animals on fenced wildlife refuge areas, including buffalo and longhorn cattle, determined to be surplus
to the needs of the conservation program may be planned and scheduled for
disposal.

Subpart A—Surplus Wildlife
Sec.
31.1 Determination of surplus wildlife populations.
31.2 Methods of surplus wildlife population
control and disposal.

Subpart B—Terms and Conditions of
Wildlife Reduction and Disposal

[38 FR 16356, June 22, 1973]

§ 30.2 Disposition of surplus range animals.
Disposition shall be made only during regularly scheduled disposal program periods, except in the event of exigent circumstances affecting the animals, their range, or the recipient. The
Refuge Manager is responsible for determining the existence of ‘‘exigent
circumstances.’’ Surplus range animals
may be disposed of, subject to State
and Federal health laws and regulations, by donation for specific purposes
to public agencies, public institutions,
other governments or charitable institutions, or sold on the open market.

31.11 Donation and loan of wildlife specimens.
31.12 Sale of wildlife specimens.
31.13 Commercial harvest of fishery resources.
31.14 Official animal control operations.
31.15 Public hunting and fishing programs.
31.16 Trapping program.
31.17 Disposal of furs and pelts.
AUTHORITY: Sec. 2, 33 Stat. 614, as amended,
sec. 5, 43 Stat. 651, secs. 5, 10, 45 Stat. 449,
1224, secs. 4, 2, 48 Stat. 402, as amended, 451,
as amended, 1270, sec. 4, 76 Stat. 654; 5 U.S.C.
301, 16 U.S.C. 685, 725, 690d, 715i, 664, 718(b), 43
U.S.C. 315a, 16 U.S.C. 460k; sec. 2, 80 Stat. 926;
16 U.S.C. 668bb.
SOURCE: 31 FR 16027, Dec. 15, 1966, unless
otherwise noted.

[62 FR 19937, Apr. 24, 1997]

Subpart A—Surplus Wildlife

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Subpart B—Feral Animals
§ 30.11 Control of feral animals.
(a) Feral animals, including horses,
burros, cattle, swine, sheep, goats,
reindeer, dogs, and cats, without ownership that have reverted to the wild
from a domestic state may be taken by
authorized Federal or State personnel
or by private persons operating under
permit in accordance with applicable
provisions of Federal or State law or
regulation.

§ 31.1 Determination of surplus wildlife populations.
The populations and requirements of
wildlife species on wildlife refuge areas
shall be determined by population census, habitat evaluation, and other
means of ecological study.
§ 31.2 Methods of surplus wildlife population control and disposal.
Upon a determination that wildlife
are surplus to a balanced conservation

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program on any wildlife refuge area,
the surplus may be reduced or utilized
in accordance with Federal and State
law and regulation by:
(a) Donation or loan to public agencies and institutions.
(b) Sale to public or private agencies
and institutions.
(c) Commercial harvest of fishery resources.
(d) Official wildlife control operations.
(e) Public hunting or fishing.
(f) Trapping.

Subpart B—Terms and Conditions
of Wildlife Reduction and Disposal
§ 31.11 Donation and loan of wildlife
specimens.
Wildlife specimens may be donated or
loaned to public institutions for specific purposes. Donation or loans of
resident species of wildlife will not be
made unless the recipient has secured
the approval of the State.
[38 FR 16356, June 22, 1973]

§ 31.12 Sale of wildlife specimens.
Surplus wildlife specimens may be
sold alive or butchered, dressed and
processed subject to Federal and State
laws and regulations and the provisions
of this part.
§ 31.13 Do we allow commercial harvest of fishery resources?
Refuge managers may allow commercial harvest of fishery resources by
issuance of a permit or by refuge-specific regulation in compliance with applicable State and Federal laws when
compatible and in compliance with
§ 29.1 of this subchapter C.

taken or destroyed by Federal personnel.
§ 31.15 Public hunting and fishing programs.
The privilege of hunting and fishing
may be extended to the general public
under the provisions of regulations
cited in parts 32 and 33 of this subchapter.
§ 31.16

[36 FR 17998, Sept. 8, 1971]

§ 31.17

Disposal of furs and pelts.

The disposition of animals and the
pelts or carcasses thereof accruing to
the United States through the trapping
programs shall be sold by public auction or on the open market unless required for official purposes.

[69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004]

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Trapping program.

Except as hereafter noted, persons
trapping animals on wildlife refuge
areas where trapping has been authorized shall secure and comply with the
provisions of a Federal permit issued
for that purpose. This permit shall
specify the terms and conditions of
trapping activity and the rates of
charge or division of pelts, hides, and
carcasses. Lands acquired as ‘‘waterfowl production areas’’ shall be open to
public trapping without Federal permit
provided that trapping on all or part of
individual areas may be temporarily
suspended by posting upon occasions of
unusual or critical conditions affecting
land, water, vegetation, or wildlife populations. Each person trapping on any
wildlife refuge area shall possess the
required State license or permit and
shall comply with the provisions of
State laws and regulations.

PART 32—HUNTING AND FISHING

§ 31.14 Official animal control operations.
(a) Animal species which are surplus
or detrimental to the management program of a wildlife refuge area may be
taken in accordance with Federal and
State laws and regulations by Federal
or State personnel or by permit issued
to private individuals.
(b) Animal species which are damaging or destroying Federal property
within a wildlife refuge area may be

Subpart A—General Provisions
Sec.
32.1 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to
hunting.
32.2 What are the requirements for hunting
on areas of the National Wildlife Refuge
System?
32.3 What are the procedures for publication
of refuge-specific hunting regulations?
32.4 Opening of wildlife refuge areas to fishing.

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