[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 36, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 36CFR2.2]



[Page 18]

 

              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY

 

      CHAPTER I--NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

PART 2_RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 2.2  Wildlife protection.



    (a) The following are prohibited:

    (1) The taking of wildlife, except by authorized hunting and 

trapping activities conducted in accordance with paragraph (b) of this 

section.

    (2) The feeding, touching, teasing, frightening or intentional 

disturbing of wildlife nesting, breeding or other activities.

    (3) Possessing unlawfully taken wildlife or portions thereof.

    (b) Hunting and trapping. (1) Hunting shall be allowed in park areas 

where such activity is specifically mandated by Federal statutory law.

    (2) Hunting may be allowed in park areas where such activity is 

specifically authorized as a discretionary activity under Federal 

statutory law if the superintendent determines that such activity is 

consistent with public safety and enjoyment, and sound resource 

management principles. Such hunting shall be allowed pursuant to special 

regulations.

    (3) Trapping shall be allowed in park areas where such activity is 

specifically mandated by Federal statutory law.

    (4) Where hunting or trapping or both are authorized, such 

activities shall be conducted in accordance with Federal law and the 

laws of the State within whose exterior boundaries a park area or a 

portion thereof is located. Nonconflicting State laws are adopted as a 

part of these regulations.

    (c) Except in emergencies or in areas under the exclusive 

jurisdiction of the United States, the superintendent shall consult with 

appropriate State agencies before invoking the authority of Sec. 1.5 

for the purpose of restricting hunting and trapping or closing park 

areas to the taking of wildlife where such activities are mandated or 

authorized by Federal statutory law.

    (d) The superintendent may establish conditions and procedures for 

transporting lawfully taken wildlife through the park area. Violation of 

these conditions and procedures is prohibited.

    (e) The Superintendent may designate all or portions of a park area 

as closed to the viewing of wildlife with an artificial light. Use of an 

artificial light for purposes of viewing wildlife in closed areas is 

prohibited.

    (f) Authorized persons may check hunting and trapping licenses and 

permits; inspect weapons, traps and hunting and trapping gear for 

compliance with equipment restrictions; and inspect wildlife that has 

been taken for compliance with species, size and other taking 

restrictions.

    (g) The regulations contained in this section apply, regardless of 

land ownership, on all lands and waters within a park area that are 

under the legislative jurisdiction of the United States.



[48 FR 30282, June 30, 1983, as amended at 49 FR 18450, Apr. 30, 1984; 

51 FR 33264, Sept. 19, 1986; 52 FR 35240, Sept. 18, 1987]