The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Columbia National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit overnight parking and/or camping.
2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
3. We prohibit discharge of any firearm within \1/4\ mile (396 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.
4. We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of nonliving natural materials. Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment (see Sec. 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day.
5. We allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays on Marsh Unit 1 and Farm Units 226-227.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A2, and A3 apply.
2. We allow hunting from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal holidays in Marsh Unit 1.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A2, and A3 apply.
2. We allow hunting with shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery only.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Condition A1 applies.
2. On waters open to fishing, we allow fishing only from April 1 to September 30, with the exception of Falcon, Heron, Goldeneye, Corral, Blythe, Chukar, and Scaup Lakes that are open year-round.
3. We allow frogging during periods when we allow fishing on designated waters.
Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking.
2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
3. We prohibit discharge of any firearm within \1/4\ mile (396 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.
4. 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 (see Sec. 27.93 of this chapter).
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: Conditions A1, A2, and A3 apply.
D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
Dungeness National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
D. Sport Fishing. Anglers may salt water fish in designated areas of the refuge. Hanford Reach National Monument/Saddle Mountain National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the Monument/Refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking.
2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
3. We prohibit discharge of any firearm within \1/4\ mile (396 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.
4. We allow only portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of nonliving natural materials. Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment (see Sec. 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day.
5. We allow only nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors on the WB-10 Pond (Wahluke Lake) and with walk-in access only.
6. We close all islands within the Columbia River to all access.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of pheasant, quail, grey partridge, and chukar partridge on designated areas of the Monument/Refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: Conditions A1, A2, A3, and A6 apply.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer and elk on designated areas of the Monument/Refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow sport hunting of deer and elk on designated areas of the Monument/Refuge.
i. Conditions A1, A2, A3, and A6 apply.
ii. We allow hunting with shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery only.
2. We allow population control hunting of elk on the Rattlesnake Unit of the Monument/Refuge.
i. Condition A1 applies, and we also prohibit smoking.
ii. We require elk population control hunters to participate in a Service-directed, hunt-specific training session each year prior to hunting and receive a Service-provided permit (signed brochure) that hunters must carry at all times.
iii. We allow hunting with modern firearms only.
iv. We allow authorized vehicles only on designated roads and only in designated parking areas.
v. We prohibit the use of bicycles and carts.
vi. We allow hunting Monday through Friday only.
vii. All hunt assistants must be under the supervision of the permitted hunter at all times.
viii. We allow foot access only beyond designated roads and parking areas.
ix. We prohibit retrieval of animals outside the hunt area without prior Service approval.
x. All hunt assistants must check-in and out and be under the supervision of the permitted hunter at all times.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on the Wahluke and Ringold Units in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A5, and A6 apply.
2. 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.
Julia Butler Hansen Refuge for the Columbian White-Tailed Deer
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, and common snipe on the refuge-owned shorelines of Hunting and Price Islands in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
2. You may not shoot or discharge any hunting firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area.
3. We prohibit permanent blinds. You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, by 1 hour after legal sunset (see Sec. Sec. 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
4. We prohibit hunting along refuge-owned shorelines of Hunting and Price Islands where it parallels Steamboat Slough.
5. We open the refuge for hunting access from 1\1/2\ hour before legal sunrise until 1\1/2\ hour after legal sunset.
6. We prohibit dogs on the refuge, except for hunting dogs engaged in authorized hunting activities, and under the immediate control of a licensed hunter (see Sec. 26.21(b) of this chapter).
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of elk on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We conduct the refuge hunt by State permit only. We require hunters to possess and carry current Washington State elk licenses, valid for the refuge's hunt unit.
2. We allow a maximum of ten hunters to use the refuge in any one day, with one hunt period consisting of 5 consecutive days (Monday through Friday only).
3. We allow a maximum of four hunt periods per hunt season; two regular permit hunts, and if required, two ``as needed'' permit hunts.
4. We will use the State Second Elk Tag As-Needed hunt program as necessary to control elk numbers during months outside the normal hunting season, except we prohibit hunting during the period April through August.
5. The State will publish the hunting dates, number of permits to be issued, and other regulations for the refuge hunt in the State's Big Game hunting pamphlet. You may also obtain this information by contacting the refuge headquarters.
6. We allow hunting of elk using muzzleloading firearms only.
7. We require hunters to attend a refuge-specific orientation session each year prior to hunting on the refuge.
8. We allow hunting on Mondays through Fridays only. We close the refuge to hunting on weekends and Federal holidays.
9. 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, failure, and any hit-but-not retrieved animals on the Big Game Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2359).
10. No more than one unlicensed person may assist each licensed hunter during the hunt.
11. Additional persons may assist hunters during elk retrieval only.
12. We prohibit hunters from operating motorized vehicles on the refuge.
13. Condition A2 applies.
D. Sport Fishing. Bank fishing is allowed from the Mainland Unit shoreline adjoining the Elochoman and Columbia Rivers as well as Steamboat and Brooks Sloughs, in accordance with State fishing regulations. Bank fishing is allowed in the pond adjacent to the diking district pumping station by Brooks Slough. All other areas of the mainland unit are closed to fishing. Bank fishing is allowed along the shorelines of refuge islands in accordance with State regulations.
Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of migratory game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit waterfowl hunting on any creek or stream.
2. We allow hunting during approved State hunting seasons occurring September through December and during the State spring wild turkey season only. We prohibit hunting and discharge of firearms during all other periods.
3. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit use of dogs except for hunting and retrieving upland game birds.
2. Conditions A2 and A3 apply.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of big game on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit all use of dogs for hunting of big game.
2. Conditions A2 and A3 apply.
3. During the State spring turkey season, we prohibit hunting of all species except turkey.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations.
McNary National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking.
2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
3. We prohibit discharge of any firearm within 1/4 mile (396 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. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area.
4. We allow only portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of nonliving natural materials. Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment (see Sec. 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day.
5. On the McNary Fee Hunt Area (McNary Headquarters Unit), we allow hunting subject to the following conditions:
i. The McNary Fee Hunt Area (McNary Headquarters Unit) is only open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day.
ii. We require hunters to possess and carry a special refuge permit (name/address/phone number), pay a recreation user fee, and obtain a blind assignment before hunting.
iii. We allow hunting only from assigned blind sites and require hunters to remain within 100 feet (30 m) of marked posts unless retrieving birds or setting decoys.
iv. We prohibit the hunting of dove.
v. Hunters may only possess up to 25 shot shells per hunt day.
6. On the Peninsula Unit, we allow hunting subject to the following conditions: 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.
7. We close Strawberry Island in the Snake River to all access.
8. We close Badger and Foundation Islands in the Columbia River to all access.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A7, and A8 apply.
2. On the McNary Fee Hunt Area (McNary Headquarters Unit), we allow hunting on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day. We prohibit hunting before 12 p.m. (noon) on each hunt day.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer only on the Stateline, Juniper Canyon, Peninsula, Two-Rivers, and Wallula Units in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A7, and A8 apply.
2. On the Stateline and Juniper Canyon Units, we allow hunting with modern firearms, shotgun, muzzleloader, and archery.
3. On the Peninsula, Two-Rivers, and Wallula Units, we allow hunting with archery and shotgun only.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions: Conditions A1, A7, and A8 apply.
Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow hunters to possess and carry no more than 25 approved nontoxic shells while hunting in the field (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
2. Hunters may access the hunt areas by boat only. The maximum speed limit is 5 miles per hour for boats in all refuge waters.
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and shellfishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow fishing from boats outside the Brown Farm Dike and outside the Research Natural Area.
2. We allow bank fishing in the designated McAllister Creek Bank Fishing Area from legal sunrise to legal sunset. The 3/4-mile (1.2 km) area of bank fishing is located \1/2\ mile (.8 km) downstream from I-5 and allowed only along the east side of the creek. Anglers may reach this area either by foot from the refuge parking lot or by boat.
3. We prohibit bank fishing along the Nisqually River.
4. We prohibit fishing in any waters inside the Brown Farm Dike.
5. We allow shellfishing on the tideflats. Access is by boat or by foot from the Luhr Beach Boat Launch. We prohibit tideflat access from the Brown Farm Dike.
6. We prohibit boat launching on the refuge.
Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, and coot on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow hunting by special refuge permit only. You must possess and carry the special refuge permit at all times while hunting.
2. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area.
3. We limit hunting of dusky Canada goose in accordance with State regulations and quotas. The State defines dusky Canada goose as a dark breasted Canada goose, as determined by a Munsell color chart 10 YR, 5 or less, with a culmen (bill) length of 40 to 50 millimeters (1.6 to 2 inches). We will close the refuge goose season early if the dusky Canada goose harvest reaches the refuge quota assigned by the State.
4. 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.
5. Prior to entering the hunt area, you must pay a recreation user fee, obtain a blind assignment, and obtain a Migratory Bird Hunt Report (FWS Form 3-2361). You must carry the Migratory Bird Hunt Report while hunting as proof of blind assignment and user fee payment.
6. 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.
7. We allow entry to the hunt area during hunt days for the purpose of hunting only. We prohibit entry to the hunt area for scouting, sight-seeing, or other purposes.
8. We allow hunting only from designated permanent blinds. We prohibit all hunting outside the designated blinds, including hunting from temporary blinds or jump shooting.
9. We allow a maximum of three persons per hunting blind.
10. We prohibit additional hunters to join a hunt party after the party has checked in.
11. You may possess only approved nontoxic shotshells for hunting (see Sec. 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or fewer per day.
12. Hunters must leash all dogs except when hunting at the designated blind (see Sec. 26.21(b) of this chapter).
13. Prior to switching blinds, you must first report to the refuge check station to obtain a new blind assignment. You must submit an accurate Migratory Bird Hunt Report (FWS Form 3-2361) for the blind being vacated, and obtain a new Migratory Bird Hunt Report for the new blind.
14. Prior to leaving the hunt area, you must check out at the refuge check station, submit an accurate Migratory Bird Hunt Report (FWS Form 3-2361), and present all harvested birds for inspection by check station personnel.
15. We reserve Blind 1A for exclusive use by hunters with permanent disabilities who possess a valid State Disabled Hunter Permit and who qualify under WAC 232-12-282. Blind 1A may also be occupied by nonhunters who are assisting the disabled hunters.
16. We allow vehicles only on designated routes of travel and require hunters to park in designated parking areas (see Sec. 27.31 of this chapter). We prohibit off-road vehicle travel, and all use of ATVs (see Sec. 27.31(f) of this chapter).
17. Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on national wildlife refuges must comply with all provisions of State and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) firearms in accordance with refuge regulations (see Sec. 27.42 of this chapter and specific refuge regulations in this part 32).
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing and frogging on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow fishing and frogging from March 1 through September 30 only.
2. We allow fishing and frogging from legal sunrise to legal sunset only.
Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking.
2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
3. We prohibit discharge of any firearm within \1/4\ mile (396 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.
4. We allow only portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of nonliving natural materials. Hunters must remove all decoys and other equipment (see Sec. 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day.
5. We allow dove hunting only on the Chloe, Webb, Petty, Halvorson, Chambers, and Isiri Units.
6. On the Pumphouse and Robbins Road Units, hunters may only possess up to 25 shot shells per hunt day.
7. On the Pumphouse, Petty, Isiri, Chamber, and Chloe Units, we allow hunting 7 days a week subject to the following condition: We require hunting parties to space themselves a minimum of 200 yards (180 m) apart.
8. On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
9. On the Robbins Road Unit, we allow hunting only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
10. On the Robbins Road and Pumphouse Units, we allow hunting only from numbered field blind sites, and hunters must park their vehicles only at the numbered post corresponding to the numbered field blind site they are using (see Sec. 27.31 of this chapter). Selection of parking sites/numbered posts is on a first-come, first-served basis at the designated parking lot. 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.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1 through A3 apply.
2. We allow hunting of upland game from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset of each hunt day.
3. On the Halvorson and Webb Units, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
4. On the Robbins Road Unit, we allow hunting only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of duck, goose, and coot within 50 yards (45 m) of hunting sites designated by the refuge manager on the north side of Upper Turnbull Slough in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We only allow waterfowl (duck, goose, coot) hunting during the State's Youth Migratory Bird Hunt.
2. We prohibit the use of motorized boats.
3. We prohibit the construction or use of permanent blinds, pit blinds, stands, or scaffolds (see Sec. 27.93 of this chapter).
4. We only allow authorized vehicles on designated routes of travel and require hunters to park in designated parking area (see Sec. 27.31(h) of this chapter). We prohibit ATVs and ORVs.
5. Hunters may possess and carry no more than 25 nontoxic shotshells per hunter per day while in the field (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
6. We prohibit shooting or discharging any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area.
7. We allow hunter access from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 1 hour after legal sunset.
8. Hunters must possess a nontransferable refuge special access permit that names hunters, their hunt partners, and accompanying adult.
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of elk on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We conduct the refuge hunt by State permit only. We require hunters to possess and carry current Washington State elk licenses, valid for the refuge hunt unit, and a refuge special access permit.
2. We allow only authorized vehicles on designated routes of travel and require hunters to park in designated parking areas (see Sec. 27.31(h) of this chapter). We prohibit ATVs and ORVs.
3. We allow hunter access from 2 hours before legal sunrise until 5 hours after legal sunset. Hunters needing additional time for retrieval must notify refuge staff or a State fish and wildlife officer.
4. We prohibit possession of a bow with the arrow nocked within any safety zone or Closed Area.
5. Safety zones of 500 feet (150 m) are in effect around existing structures. We prohibit shooting from or into any safety zone or Closed Area.
6. One person may assist hunters only during elk retrieval. We require this person to remain with the hunter at all times during retrieval. We require all hunters/helpers to possess a nontransferable refuge special access permit.
7. Refuge staff or a State Fish and Wildlife Officer must accompany hunters during retrieval of a wounded elk that moves outside the hunt unit in Closed Areas.
8. Hunters must use nontoxic ammunition or remove or bury the visceral remains of harvested animals.
D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
Umatilla National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, coot, dove, and snipe on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit overnight camping and/or parking.
2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
3. We prohibit discharge of any firearm within 1/4 mile (396 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. You may not shoot or discharge any firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area.
4. We only allow portable blinds and temporary blinds constructed of nonliving natural materials. You must remove all decoys and other equipment (see Sec. 27.93 of this chapter) at the end of each day.
5. On the Paterson and Whitcomb Units, we allow hunting only on Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and all federally recognized holidays within the State season.
6. On the Ridge Unit, we allow only shoreline hunting and prohibit hunting from boats.
7. We close all islands within the Columbia River to all access.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of upland game birds on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, A5, and A7 apply.
2. On the Whitcomb Island Unit, we only allow hunting of upland game from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset of each hunt day.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1, A2, A3, and A7 apply.
2. We allow hunting by special permit only (issued by the State).
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations and subject to the following conditions: Conditions A1 and A7 apply.
Willapa National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of geese, ducks, coots, and snipe is allowed on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State hunting regulations and subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to entering the hunt area at the Riekkola and Tarlatt Units, all hunters are required to obtain and carry a Migratory Bird Hunt Application (FWS Form 3-2357), pay a recreation user fee, obtain a blind assignment, and report waterfowl taken per instructions on the Migratory Bird Hunt Report (FWS Form 3-2361).
2. At the Riekkola and Tarlatt Units, hunters may take ducks and coots only coincidental to hunting geese.
3. Goose hunting is allowed on Wednesday and Saturday in the Riekkola and Tarlatt Units only from established blinds.
4. At the Riekkola and Tarlatt Units, you may possess no more than 25 approved nontoxic shells per day while hunting.
5. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot for hunting (see Sec. 32.2(k)).
6. You may not shoot or discharge any hunting firearm from, across, or along a public highway, designated route of travel, road, road shoulder, road embankment, or designated parking area.
7. We prohibit camping on the refuge except in designated campgrounds on Long Island for up to 14 days.
8. We open the refuge for hunting access from 1\1/2\ hour before legal sunrise until 1\1/2\ hour after legal sunset.
9. We require dogs to be kept on a leash, except for hunting dogs engaged in authorized hunting activities, and under the immediate control of a licensed hunter (see Sec. 26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit dogs on Long Island and on beaches within the Leadbetter Point Unit.
10. Access to the hunt area is by foot or boat access only. We allow bicycles on designated roads and trails only. Mobility-impaired hunters should consult the refuge manager for allowed conveyances.
11. We prohibit permanent blinds. You must remove all personal property, including decoys and boats, by 1 hour after legal sunset (see Sec. Sec. 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of forest grouse (sooty and ruffed) on Long Island, subject to the following conditions:
1. Hunters are required to obtain and carry a Big/Upland Game Hunt Application (FWS Form 3-2356) and report game taken, hours hunted, and name/address/date on the Upland/Small Game/Furbearer Report (FWS Form 3-2362).
2. Archery hunting only.
3. You may not shoot or discharge a firearm on Long Island.
4. Dogs are not allowed on Long Island.
5. Conditions A7 through A10 apply.
6. We prohibit fires on the refuge, except in designated campgrounds on Long Island (see Sec. 27.95(a) of this chapter).
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of deer, elk, and bear on designated areas of the refuge, in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. At Long Island hunters must obtain and carry a Big/Upland Game Hunt Application (FWS Form 3-2356) and report game taken, hours hunted and name/address/date on the Big Game Harvest Report (FWS Form 3-2359).
2. At Long Island, only archery hunting is allowed, and hunting firearms are prohibited.
3. Bear hunting is prohibited on any portion of the refuge except Long Island.
4. The use of centerfire or rimfire rifles is prohibited within the Lewis, Porter Point, and Riekkola Units.
5. Dogs are prohibited.
6. Conditions A7 through A10 and B6 apply.
7. We prohibit construction or use of permanent blinds, platforms, ladders, or screw-in foot pegs.
8. You must remove all personal property, including stands, from the refuge by 1\1/2\ hours after legal sunset (see Sec. Sec. 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
9. Tree stands may stay in place for 3 days and must be labeled with the hunter's name and phone number, and the date the stand was set-up. The stand may be set-up 1\1/2\ hours before legal sunrise. The stand must be removed before 1\1/2\ hours after legal sunset on the third day.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing along the shoreline of Willapa Bay and Bear River on refuge-owned lands in accordance with State regulations. [58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29077, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6686, 6699, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55188, Nov. 3, 1994; 60 FR 62048, Dec. 4, 1995; 61 FR 46399, Sept. 3, 1996; 62 FR 47383, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46922, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30792, May 12, 2000; 65 FR 56409, Sept. 18, 2000; 66 FR 46362, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58952, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54469, Sept. 8, 2004; 70 FR 54195, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33200, June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45700, Sept. 3, 2009; 75 FR 18426, Apr. 12, 2010; 76 FR 56088, Sept. 9, 2011; 77 FR 56065, Sept. 11, 2012; 79 FR 14842, Mar. 17, 2014; 80 FR 51933, Aug. 26, 2015]