Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-73not60

§460p–5 Hunting and Fishing

Title 16 › Chapter 1— NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter LXXIV— SPRUCE KNOB-SENECA ROCKS NATIONAL RECREATION AREA › § 460p–5

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The Secretary must allow hunting and fishing on the lands and waters he manages in the Spruce Knob‑Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, as long as people follow federal and state laws. The Secretary can also set areas or times when hunting is not allowed for safety, management, or to keep the area enjoyable for visitors. Before making those no‑hunting rules, the Secretary must consult with the West Virginia Department of Natural Resources and then issue regulations.

Full Legal Text

Title 16, §460p–5

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The Secretary shall permit hunting and fishing on lands and waters under his jurisdiction within the Spruce Knob-Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws. The Secretary may designate zones where, and establish periods when, no hunting shall be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment, and shall issue regulations after consultation with the Department of Natural Resources of the State of West Virginia.

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Citation

16 U.S.C. § 460p–5

Title 16, Conservation

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60