Federal Register #1018-BI71

Correction to National Wildlife Refuge System 2026–2027 Station-Specific Hunting and Sport Fishing Regulations

This opportunity involves a correction to hunting and sport fishing regulations for the 2026–2027 season at U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service field stations. - Government buyer: - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Department of the Interior - 111 field stations affected (107 National Wildlife Refuge System units, 4 National Fish Hatchery System units) - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is a regulatory update, not a procurement - Products/services requested: - None; no products or services are being procured - Unique or notable requirements: - Correction addresses errors in previous rule paragraph designations and cross-references - Regulations specify permitted species, use of portable stands/blinds, entry/exit times, and restrictions on night hunting and baiting - Hatchery-specific requirements include labeling of hunting equipment and removal of personal property after each hunt - Conditions for hunting migratory game birds, upland game, big game, and sport fishing clarified - No contract value, product line items, or service line items are associated with this notice

Description

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is correcting a final rule that opened or expanded hunting opportunities on 111 field stations, including 107 units of the National Wildlife Refuges System and 4 units of the National Fish Hatchery System. The correction addresses erroneous paragraph designations in the previous rule and revises regulations concerning hunting and sport fishing on national wildlife refuges and fish hatcheries. The rule specifies conditions for hunting migratory game birds, upland game, and big game, as well as sport fishing regulations at various hatcheries.

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