50 CFR 32.20 - Alabama.
Code of Federal Regulations - Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries (2010)
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Title 50: Wildlife and Fisheries
CHAPTER I: UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (CONTINUED)
SUBCHAPTER C: THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM
PART 32: HUNTING AND FISHING
Subpart B: Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing
32.20 - Alabama.
The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-specific regulations.
Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
D. Sport Fishing. Fishing is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
1. Fishing is permitted only from sunrise to sunset.
2. Only nonmotorized boats and boats with electric motors are permitted on Gator and Little Gator Lakes.
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, opossum, raccoon, coyote, and bobcat on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. You must possess and carry a signed hunt permit when hunting.
2. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of River Road.
3. We prohibit ATVs, mules, and horses on the refuge.
4. We allow the use of dogs to hunt upland game, but the dogs must be under the immediate control of the handler at all times and not allowed to run free (see ? 26.21(b) of this chapter).
5. We allow shotguns with #4 shot or smaller, rifles firing .22 caliber rimfire ammunition, or archery equipment.
6. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a valid hunting license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youths.
7. We prohibit marking trees and the use of flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other similar marking devices (see ?32.2(i)).
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer, feral hog, and wild turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. You must possess and carry a signed hunt permit when hunting.
2. We prohibit the use of firearms for hunting deer on the refuge. However, you may archery hunt in the portions of the refuge that are open for deer hunting during the archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader seasons established by the State.
3. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see ? 27.51 of this chapter). Hunters must remove stands from trees after each day's hunt (see ?? 27.93 and 27.94 of this chapter).
4. We require tree stand users to use a safety belt or harness.
5. We prohibit the use of dogs for hunting or pursuit of big game.
6. Conditions B2, B3, and B7 apply.
7. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a valid hunting license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than one youth.
8. We prohibit participation in organized drives.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit the taking of frog or turtle (see ? 27.21 of this chapter).
2. Condition B3 applies.
Choctaw National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit hunting within 100 yards (90 m) of the fenced-in Work Center Area or the refuge boat ramp.
2. Access to the Middle Swamp is by boat only. We prohibit access to the refuge from private land.
3. We prohibit marking trees and use of flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other similar marking devices.
4. You may take incidental species as listed in the refuge hunt permit during any fall hunt with those weapons legal during those hunts.
5. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit when hunting.
6. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
7. We prohibit the mooring and storing of boats from legal sunset to legal sunrise.
8. We require hunters to check all harvested game at the conclusion of each day at one of the refuge check-out stations.
9. You may only use approved nontoxic shot (see ? 32.2(k)) #4 or smaller, .22 caliber rimfire, or legal archery equipment.
10. We allow you to use dogs during the hunt, but the dogs must be under the immediate control of the handler at all times and not allowed to roam free (see ? 26.21(b) of this chapter). We prohibit dogs in the Middle Swamp area of the refuge.
11. We prohibit the use of mules, horses, and ATVs on all refuge hunts.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions B1 through B8 and B11 apply.
2. We require tree stand users to use a safety belt or harness.
3. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see ? 32.2(i)). Hunters must remove stands from trees each day (see ? 27.93 of this chapter).
4. We prohibit participation in organized drives.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow fishing year-round, except in the waterfowl sanctuary, which we close from December 1 through March 1.
2. With the exception of the refuge boat ramp, we limit access from 1/2 hour before legal sunrise to 1/2 hour after legal sunset.
3. You may use a rod and reel and pole and line. We prohibit all other methods of fishing.
4. We prohibit the taking of frogs or turtles (see ? 27.21 of this chapter).
5. We prohibit bow fishing.
6. We prohibit the use of airboats, hovercraft, and inboard waterthrust boats such as, but not limited to, personal watercraft, watercycles, and waterbikes on all waters of the refuge.
7. We allow commercial fishing with the use of nets, seines, boxes, and baskets only by Special Use Permit.
8. We prohibit mooring or storing of boats from 1/2 hour after legal sunset to 1/2 hour before legal sunrise.
Eufaula National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and Eurasian-collared dove, duck, and goose on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit when hunting.
2. We allow dove hunting on selected areas and days during the State dove season. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells (see ? 32.2(k)).
3. We allow goose and duck hunting by permit only in the Kennedy and Bradley Units on selected days until 12 p.m. (noon) during State waterfowl seasons. We close all other areas within the refuge to waterfowl hunting.
4. You may only possess approved nontoxic shotshells while in the field (see ? 32.2(k)) in quantities of 25 or less when hunting duck or goose.
5. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must possess and carry verification of passing a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of squirrel and rabbit on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1 and A5 apply.
2. We allow squirrel and rabbit hunting on selected areas and days during the State season.
3. We prohibit dogs (see ? 26.21(b) of this chapter).
4. We allow only shotguns.
5. We prohibit the mooring and storing of boats from 11/2 hours after legal sunset to 11/2 hours before legal sunrise.
6. You may possess only approved nontoxic shotshells while in the field (see ?32.2(k)).
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1 and B5 apply.
2. We allow both archery deer and feral hog hunting during State archery and gun seasons.
3. We close the portion of the refuge between Bustahatchee and Rood Creeks to archery hunting until November 1.
4. All youth hunters age 15 and under must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. We allow youth gun deer hunting (ages 10-15) within the Bradley Unit on weekends during October where an adult must supervise youth age 15 or under. One adult may supervise no more than one youth hunter.
5. We close the portion of the refuge around the Upland Impoundment, also designated by signs reading ?Closed Seasonally November 15-February 28,? to hunting after November 15.
6. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see ?32.2(i)). Hunters must remove tree stands from the refuge each day (see ?27.93 of this chapter).
7. We allow access to the refuge for all hunts from 11/2 hours before legal sunrise to 11/2 hours after legal sunset.
8. We prohibit hunting by aid or distribution of any feed, salt, or other mineral at any time (see ? 32.2(h)).
9. We prohibit participation in organized drives.
10. We prohibit mules and horses on all refuge hunts.
11. We require tree stand users to use a safety belt or harness.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We allow fishing, including bowfishing, from legal sunrise to legal sunset only in refuge waters other than Lake Eufaula.
2. We prohibit taking frog or turtle (see ? 27.21 of this chapter) from refuge waters not connected with Lake Eufaula.
3. We adopt reciprocal license agreements between Alabama and Georgia for fishing in Lake Eufaula. Anglers fishing in refuge impounded waters must possess and carry a license for the State in which they are fishing.
4. We prohibit use of boats with motors in all refuge impounded areas.
5. Condition B5 applies.
Grand Bay National Wildlife Refuge
Refer to ? 32.43 Mississippi for regulations.
Key Cave National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and Eurasian-collared dove on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit when hunting.
2. We allow hunting on designated areas from 12 p.m. (noon) to legal sunset Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
3. Hunters must park in designated parking areas. We prohibit parking vehicles on refuge roads or in the fields (see ? 27.31 of this chapter).
4. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
5. We allow you to use dogs during the hunt, but the dogs must be under the immediate control of the handler at all times and not allowed to roam free (see ? 26.21(b) of this chapter).
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated portions of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1 and A3 through A5 apply.
2. We allow hunting on designated areas from legal sunrise to legal sunset Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, except that you may hunt opossum and raccoon after legal sunset.
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
Mountain Longleaf National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of woodcock on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit while hunting.
2. We prohibit marking trees and the use of flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other similar marking devices (see ?27.61 of this chapter).
3. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a valid hunting license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youths.
4. We prohibit the use of horses, mules, and ATVs on all refuge hunts.
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, groundhog, raccoon, opossum, beaver, and fox on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1 through A4 apply.
2. We only allow hunting from legal sunrise to legal sunset.
3. We prohibit the use of dogs (see ? 26.21(b) of this chapter) to hunt or pursue raccoon, opossum, or fox.
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of white-tailed deer, bobcat, coyote, feral hog, and turkey on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions A1 through A4 apply.
2. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see ? 32.2(i)). Hunters must remove stands from trees each day (see ? 27.93 of this chapter).
3. We prohibit using dogs (see ? 26.21(b) of this chapter) to hunt or pursue big game.
4. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a valid State hunting license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than one youth.
5. We require tree stand users to use a safety belt or harness.
D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
Sauta Cave National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
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 condition: Sauty Creek Wildlife Management Area regulations apply.
C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]
Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge
A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail, squirrel, rabbit, raccoon, and opossum on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. You must possess and carry a signed refuge hunt permit when hunting.
2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot (see ? 32.2(k)) #4 or smaller, .22 caliber rimfire, or legal archery equipment.
3. You must unload and case or dismantle firearms (see ? 27.42 of this chapter) before placing them in a vehicle or boat.
4. We prohibit hunting in the Triana recreation area or within 100 yards (90 m) of any public building, public road, walking trail, or boardwalk.
5. We prohibit mules and horses on all refuge hunts.
6. We allow hunting on designated areas Monday through Saturday. We prohibit hunting on Sunday.
7. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than two youth hunters.
8. We prohibit mooring or storing of boats from legal sunset to legal sunrise.
9. We prohibit marking trees and the use of flagging tape, reflective tacks, and other similar marking devices.
10. We allow the use of dogs to hunt upland game, but the dogs must be under the immediate control of the handler at all times and not allowed to run free (see ? 26.21(b) of this chapter).
C. Big Game Hunting. We allow the hunting of white-tailed deer and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. Conditions B1, B3, B4, B6, B8, and B9 apply.
2. We prohibit participation in organized drives.
3. We allow bows with broadhead arrows and flintlocks .40 caliber or larger only.
4. We prohibit damaging trees or hunting from a tree that contains an inserted metal object (see ? 32.2(i)). Hunters must remove stands from trees each day (see ? 27.93 of this chapter).
5. We require tree stand users to use a safety belt or harness.
6. We prohibit mules and horses on all refuge hunts.
7. We prohibit hunting by aid or distribution of any feed, salt, or other mineral at any time (see ? 32.2(h)).
8. All youth hunters age 15 and younger must remain within sight and normal voice contact of an adult age 21 or older, possessing a license. Youth hunters must have passed a State-approved hunter education course. One adult may supervise no more than one youth.
9. You may only hunt feral hog during the refuge archery and flintlock deer season.
D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
1. We prohibit bank fishing around the shoreline of the refuge headquarters. Consult with the refuge brochure for further information.
2. We open all other refuge waters to fishing year-round unless otherwise posted.
3. We prohibit fishing in the Waterfowl Display Pool and other waters adjacent to the visitor center.
4. We prohibit airboats and hovercraft on all waters within the refuge boundaries.
5. We prohibit inboard waterthrust boats such as, but not limited to, personal watercraft, watercycles, and waterbikes on all waters of the refuge except that portion of the Tennessee River and Flint Creek from its mouth to mile marker 3.
6. We prohibit mooring and storing of boats from legal sunset to legal sunrise.
[58 FR 5064, Jan. 19, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 29073, May 18, 1993; 59 FR 6688, Feb. 11, 1994; 59 FR 55183, Nov. 3, 1994; 62 FR 47375, Sept. 9, 1997; 63 FR 46915, Sept. 3, 1998; 65 FR 30777, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 46353, Sept. 4, 2001; 69 FR 54362, Sept. 8, 2004; 69 FR 55995, Sept. 17, 2004; 70 FR 54158, Sept. 13, 2005; 73 FR 33167, June 11, 2008; 74 FR 45678, Sept. 3, 2009; 74 FR 50736, Oct. 1, 2009]
