§170 Hunting and fishing; regulations; punishment

Summary

Hunting, killing, wounding, or capturing any bird or wild animal is banned inside the park, except when a dangerous animal must be killed to protect people from death or injury. Fish may only be taken with a hook and line, and only at the seasons, times, and in the manner the Secretary of the Interior sets. The Secretary of the Interior must make and publish rules to manage and protect the park, its trees, mineral deposits (except those legally claimed before May 11, 1910), natural attractions, animals, birds, fish, and other park property. Having the dead body or any part of a wild bird or animal in the park is treated as proof of breaking the law. Anyone (including transport or railway companies) who knows or has reason to believe animals were taken illegally and accepts them for transport, or who breaks any rule or damages park property, is guilty of a misdemeanor and faces a fine up to $500, or up to six months in jail, or both, and must pay all court costs.