50 CFR 71.1 - Opening of national fish hatcheries to hunting and sport fishing.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 50 - Wildlife and Fisheries last revised: Jan 22, 2026

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§ 71.1 - Opening of national fish hatcheries to hunting and sport fishing.

National fish hatchery areas may be opened to hunting or sport fishing when such activity is not detrimental to the propagation and distribution of fish or other aquatic wildlife.

authority: Sec. 4, Pub. L. 73-121, 48 Stat. 402, as amended; sec. 4, Pub. L. 87-714, 76 Stat. 654; 5 U.S.C. 301; 16 U.S.C. 460k,664,668dd,1534

source: 84 FR 47790, Sept. 10, 2019, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 50 CFR 71.1