36 CFR 13.550

§ 13.550 Wildlife distance conditions.

United States · 36 CFR — Parks, Forests, and Public Property · Status: effective

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Citation: 36 CFR 13.550, § 13.550 Wildlife distance conditions, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/158583
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(a) Approaching a bear or any large mammal within 50 yards is prohibited. (b) Continuing to occupy a position within 50 yards of a bear that is using a concentrated food source, including, but not limited to, animal carcasses, spawning salmon, and other feeding areas is prohibited. (c) Continuing to engage in fishing within 50 yards of a bear is prohibited. (d) The prohibitions in this section do not apply to persons— (1) Engaged in a legal hunt; (2) On a designated bear viewing structure; (3) In compliance with a written protocol approved by the Superintendent; or (4) Who are otherwise directed by a park employee.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.