[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 50, Volume 5]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 50CFR32.22]

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                    TITLE 50--WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES
 
 CHAPTER I--UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE 
                          INTERIOR--(Continued)
 
PART 32_HUNTING AND FISHING--Table of Contents
 
      Subpart B_Refuge-Specific Regulations for Hunting and Fishing
 
Sec. 32.22  Arizona.

    The following refuge units have been opened for hunting and/or 
fishing, and are listed in alphabetical order with applicable refuge-
specific regulations.

              Bill Williams River National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of mourning and 
white-winged dove in accordance with State regulations subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. We only allow shotguns.
    2. You may only possess approved nontoxic shot while in the field 
(see Sec. 32.2(k)).
    3. We only allow hunting in accordance with State regulations for 
the listed species.
    4. We only allow hunting on the refuge in those areas south of the 
Bill Williams Road and east of Arizona State Rt. 95 and the south half 
of Section 35, T 11N-R 17W as posted.
    5. Only upon specific consent from an authorized refuge employee may 
you retrieve game from an area closed to hunting or entry.
    6. We prohibit hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of any building, road, 
or levee.
    7. We prohibit target practice or any nonhunting discharge of 
firearms (see Sec. 27.42 of this chapter).
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and cottontail 
rabbit in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Conditions A1 and A3 through A7 apply.
    2. We only allow hunting of cottontail rabbit from September 1 to 
the close of the State quail season.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of desert bighorn sheep in 
Arizona Wildlife Management Areas 16A and 44A in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. Anyone for hire assisting or guiding a hunter(s) must obtain, 
possess, and carry a valid Special Use Permit issued by the refuge 
manager.
    2. Conditions A3 through A7 apply.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing in accordance with State 
regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We close the isolated grow-out cove near the visitor center to 
fishing as posted.
    2. We prohibit personal watercraft (PWC as defined by State law), 
air boats, and hovercraft on all waters within the boundaries of the 
refuge.
    3. We designate all waters as wakeless speed zones (as defined by 
State law).
    4. Persons fishing from a boat or other floating object must obtain, 
possess, and carry a current Colorado River shared jurisdiction stamp.

                  Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of goose, duck, 
coot, and mourning and white-winged dove on designated areas of the 
refuge in accordance with State regulations subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. You may only use firearms (see Sec. 27.42 of this chapter) for 
the taking of legal game. You may only carry and use handguns in 
conjunction with a designated handgun season. We prohibit weapons in the 
No-Hunt Zone of the refuge headquarters, on Service property in Brown 
Canyon, and in the Watchable Wildlife Areas located at Arivaca Cienega 
and Arivaca Creek.
    2. We allow stands, but you must remove them at the end of the hunt 
(see Sec. 27.93 of this chapter).
    3. The No-Hunt Zones include: Clark Ranch Tract, Don Honnas Tract, 
all Service property in Brown Canyon, Arivaca Creek from milepost 7 to 
Arivaca and within \1/4\ mile (.4 km) of the creek bed, within \1/4\ 
mile (.4 km) of all refuge residences and structures, and within a 2-
mile (3.2 km) radius of both the refuge headquarters and the 10 mile (16 
km) Antelope Wildlife Drive.

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    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of cottontail rabbit, 
coyote, and skunk on designated areas of the refuge in accordance with 
State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. We only require a refuge permit to hunt coyote during April and 
May. Permits are available at refuge headquarters.
    2. Conditions A1 through A3 apply.
    3. Hunting groups using more than four horses must possess and carry 
a refuge permit.
    4. Each hunter using horses must provide water and feed and clear 
all horse manure from all campsites.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule and white-tailed deer, 
javelina, and feral hog on designated areas of the refuge in accordance 
with State regulations subject to the following conditions:
    1. You may only hunt feral hog during big game seasons. Each hunter 
must possess and carry a valid hunting license and big game permit for 
the season in progress. There is no bag limit.
    2. Conditions A1 through A3 and B3 apply.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

                 Cabeza Prieta National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of desert bighorn sheep is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following condition: Entry 
permits are required.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

                     Cibola National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. We allow hunting of geese, ducks, 
coots, moorhens, common snipe, and mourning and white-winged doves on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. We allow only shotguns.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field.
    3. You must obtain a permit to enter the Island Unit.
    4. You must pay a hunt fee in portions of the refuge. Consult refuge 
hunting leaflet for locations.
    5. We do not allow pit or permanent blinds.
    6. You may hunt only during seasons, dates, times, and areas posted 
by signs and/or indicated on refuge leaflets, special regulations, and 
maps available at the refuge office.
    7. You must remove all temporary blinds, boats, and decoys from the 
refuge following each day's hunt.
    8. We do not allow hunting within 50 yards (45 m) of any public 
roads or levees.
    9. We close Farm Unit 2 to all hunting except goose hunting during 
the Arizona waterfowl season.
    10. Consult the refuge hunt leaflet for the shot limit.
    11. The area known as Pretty Water is open to waterfowl hunting from 
\1/2\ hour before sunrise to 3:00 p.m. MST during the Arizona and 
California waterfowl seasons.
    12. The Hart Mine Marsh area is open to hunting from 10 a.m. to 3 
p.m. daily during goose season.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. We allow hunting of quail and cottontail 
rabbit on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. We allow only shotguns and bows and arrows.
    2. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field.
    3. You may hunt cottontail rabbit from September 1 through the last 
day of the respective State's quail season.
    4. During the Arizona waterfowl season, you may not hunt quail and 
rabbit in Farm Unit 2.
    5. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45 m) of any public road.
    C. Big Game Hunting. We allow hunting of mule deer on designated 
areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. During the Arizona waterfowl season, you may not hunt mule deer 
in Farm Unit 2.
    2. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45 m) of any public road.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow sport fishing and frogging subject to the 
following condition: Cibola Lake is open to fishing and frogging from 
March 15 through Labor Day.

                     Havasu National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of mourning and white-winged 
doves, ducks, coots, moorhens, geese and common snipe is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Neither hunters nor dogs may enter closed areas to retrieve game.
    2. Pits and permanent blinds are not permitted.
    3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field.
    4. The following apply only to Pintail Slough (all refuge lands 
north of the north dike):
    i. We require a fee for waterfowl hunting, and you must have in your 
possession proof of payment (refuge permit) while hunting.
    ii. Dove hunting is permitted only during the September season.
    iii. Waterfowl hunters must hunt only at the assigned location.
    iv. We limit the number of shells waterfowl hunters may possess as 
indicated in refuge brochures.
    5. You must remove temporary blinds, boats, hunting equipment, and 
decoys from the refuge following each day's hunt.
    6. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45m) of any building, road, or 
levee.

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    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and cottontail rabbit is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Hunting of quail is not permitted on Pintail Slough.
    2. Hunting of cottontail rabbits is permitted from September 1 to 
the close of the State quail season, except in Pintail Slough where 
rabbit hunting is permitted only during September.
    3. Only shotguns and bows and arrows are permitted.
    4. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field.
    5. You may not hunt within 50 yards (45 m) of any building, road, or 
levee.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of desert bighorn sheep is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge with a valid State permit.
    D. Sport Fishing. We allow fishing on designated areas of the refuge 
subject to the following conditions:
    1. We close designated portions of the Topock Marsh to all entry 
from October 1 through January 31.
    2. We prohibit personal watercraft (PWC, as defined by State law), 
air boats, or hovercraft on all waters within Topock Marsh or other 
waters indicated by signs or buoys.

                    Imperial National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. Hunting of mourning and white-winged 
doves, ducks, coot, moorhens, geese and common snipe is permitted on 
designated areas of the refuge subject to the following conditions:
    1. Pits and permanent blinds are not allowed.
    2. Temporary blinds, boats and decoys must be removed from the 
refuge following each day's hunt.
    3. You may possess only approved nontoxic shot while in the field.
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, cottontail rabbit, coyote, 
and fox is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. Allowed methods of take for quail and cottontail rabbit are 
shotgun and bow and arrow.
    2. We require approved nontoxic shot for hunting quail and 
cottontail rabbit.
    3. Cottontail rabbit hunting is permitted September 1 to the close 
of the State quail season.
    4. Permits are required for hunting coyote, bobcat and fox.
    5. Coyote and fox hunting is permitted only during the State quail 
season, except that it is not permitted during the State general deer 
season.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule deer and desert bighorn sheep 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
    D. Sport Fishing. Fishing and frogging for bullfrogs (Rana 
catesbeiana) are permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to 
the following condition: Designated portions of the Martinez Lake and 
Ferguson Lake are closed to entry from October 1 to March 1.

                      Kofa National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail, cottontail rabbit, coyote, 
and fox is permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the 
following conditions:
    1. Hunting of coyote, fox, and cottontail rabbit is permitted during 
the State quail season only, except as provided below.
    2. Hunting of coyote and fox is not permitted during the deer season 
except that deer hunters with valid Unit 45A, 45B, and 45C deer permits 
may take these predators until a deer is taken.
    3. Allowed method of take of cottontail rabbits is shotgun only.
    C. Big Game Hunting. Hunting of mule deer and desert bighorn sheep 
is permitted on designated areas of the refuge.
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

                 San Bernardino National Wildlife Refuge

    A. Migratory Game Bird Hunting. [Reserved]
    B. Upland Game Hunting. Hunting of quail and cottontail rabbits is 
permitted on designated areas of the refuge subject to the following 
conditions:
    1. Only shotguns are permitted.
    2. Cottontail rabbit season shall open on September 1 and close on 
the last day of the State quail season.
    C. Big Game Hunting. [Reserved]
    D. Sport Fishing. [Reserved]

[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; 60 FR 62040, Dec. 4, 
1995; 62 FR 47376, Sept. 9, 1997; 65 FR 30777, May 12, 2000; 66 FR 
46353, Sept. 4, 2001; 67 FR 58943, Sept. 18, 2002; 69 FR 54362, 54365, 
Sept. 8, 2004]