§ 32.6 What are the procedures for publication of refuge-specific sport fishing regulations?

(a) Refuge-specific fishing regulations are issued only at the time of or after the opening of a wildlife refuge area to sport fishing. (b) Refuge-specific fishing regulations may contain the following items: (1) Fish species that may be taken; (2) Seasons; (3) Creel limits; (4) Methods of fishing; (5) Description of areas open to fishing; or (6) Other provisions as required. (c) Refuge-specific fishing regulations will not liberalize existing State laws or regulations. (d) Refuge-specific fishing regulations are subject to change and the public is invited to submit suggestions and comments for consideration at any time. (e) We initially publish refuge-specific sport fishing regulations in the daily issue of the Federal Register, and subsequently they appear in §§ 32.20 through 32.72. (f) Refuge-specific fishing regulations may be amended as needed when unpredictable changes occur in fish and wildlife populations, habitat conditions or in other factors affecting a refuge's fish and wildlife resources.