§117c Hunting and Fishing; General Rules and Regulations; Protection of Property; Violation of Statutes and Rules; Penalties

Summary

Hunting, killing, wounding, or capturing any wild bird or animal is not allowed inside the park, except if a dangerous animal must be killed to protect people. Fish can only be taken with a hook and line, and only at the times and in the ways the Secretary of the Interior sets. The Secretary must make and publish rules to manage and protect the park. Those rules cover care of the land, protection of ruins and relics of ancient peoples, timber, natural curiosities, and the animals and birds, including rules for fishing. Having the dead body or any part of a wild bird or animal inside the park is taken as proof of breaking the rules. Anyone who knowingly transports illegally taken wildlife, or who breaks the park rules or damages park property (buildings, fences, trees, gardens, springs, curiosities, etc.), is guilty of a misdemeanor and can be fined up to $500, jailed up to six months, or both, and must pay court costs. If a person willfully removes or destroys ruins, mounds, graves, or other ancient relics without permission, the fine can be up to $1,000, jail up to twelve months, or both, and they must restore the damaged property if possible.