Federal Register #FWSHQNWRS20261223

Expansion of Hunting and Sport Fishing at National Wildlife Refuges and Fish Hatcheries

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, under the Department of the Interior, is proposing to expand hunting and sport fishing opportunities across federal lands: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - Scope of Opportunity: - Expansion or opening of hunting and sport fishing at 111 field stations - 107 National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS) units - 4 National Fish Hatchery System (NFHS) units - Includes first-time access at 14 refuges and 3 hatcheries - Over 1,450 new or expanded hunting and fishing opportunities - Products/Services Requested: - Service: Expansion of public access for hunting and sport fishing - Regulatory updates for station-specific rules - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with state and federal hunting/fishing regulations - Restrictions on equipment and methods (e.g., possible lead-free ammunition at certain refuges) - Youth supervision requirements - Updates to ensure regulatory clarity, consistency, and plain-language compliance - OEMs/Vendors: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (as the implementing agency) - Public comment period is open; supporting documents detail specific locations and regulatory changes

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposes to open or expand hunting and sport fishing opportunities on 111 field stations, including 107 units of the National Wildlife Refuges System and 4 units of the National Fish Hatchery System. This includes opening hunting or sport fishing opportunities for the first time on 14 National Wildlife Refuges and 3 National Fish Hatcheries. The proposed actions will open or expand more than 1,450 opportunities for hunting and fishing across these systems. Additionally, changes to existing station-specific regulations are proposed to improve clarity, reduce regulatory burden, ensure consistency, and comply with plain-language standards.

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