Title 16, ConservationRelease 119-73not60
§460v–3 Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping
Title 16 › Chapter 1— NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES › Subchapter LXXX— FLAMING GORGE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA › § 460v–3
Summary
The Secretary must allow hunting, fishing, and trapping on recreation area lands and waters he manages, following federal and state law. After consulting fish and game commissions, he may close zones or set times when those activities are banned for safety, administration, or public use; Utah’s and Wyoming’s state hunting and fishing authority stays unchanged.
Full Legal Text
Title 16, §460v–3
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The Secretary shall permit hunting, fishing, and trapping on the lands and waters under his jurisdiction within the recreation area in accordance with the applicable Federal and State laws: 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. Nothing in this subchapter shall affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of the States of Utah and Wyoming under other provisions of State laws with respect to hunting and fishing.
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Citation
16 U.S.C. § 460v–3
Title 16, Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60