§127 Hunting and fishing; rules and regulations; punishment

Summary

Hunting, killing, wounding, or capturing any wild bird or animal in the park is banned, except when a dangerous animal must be killed to protect people. Fish may only be taken with a hook and line, and only during the seasons, times, and ways the Secretary of the Interior allows. The Secretary of the Interior must make and publish rules to run and protect the park, including rules to protect timber, mineral claims made before August 21, 1916, natural curiosities, animals, birds, fish, and other park property. Having a dead wild bird or animal (or any part of one) in the park counts as proof you broke the rules. People and transportation companies who know or should know animals were taken illegally and who carry them are also guilty. Anyone who breaks these rules or damages park buildings, fences, trees, gardens, springs, mineral deposits (except claims before August 21, 1916), natural wonders, or other park property is guilty of a misdemeanor. They can be fined up to $500, jailed for up to six months, or both, and must pay court costs.