Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-73not60
§460n–4 Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
Title 16 › Chapter 1— NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter LXXII— LAKE MEAD NATIONAL RECREATION AREA › § 460n–4
Summary
The Interior Secretary must allow hunting, fishing, and trapping on the recreation area’s lands and waters, as long as people follow federal and State laws. After talking with State fish and game commissions, the Secretary can set rules that close certain places or times for public safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment.
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Title 16, §460n–4
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The Secretary of the Interior shall permit hunting, fishing, and trapping on the lands and waters under his jurisdiction within the recreation area in accordance with the applicable laws and regulations of the United States and the respective States: Provided, That the Secretary, after consultation with the respective State fish and game commissions, may issue regulations designating zones where and establishing periods when no hunting, fishing, or trapping shall be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 460n–4
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60