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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuges Public Use Regulations 2014-2015 Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuges are two of over 560 National Wildlife Refuges. These areas were established to provide essential habitat for migratory birds in the Lower Mississippi Valley. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service administers the Refuge System and is responsible for conserving, protecting, and enhancing the Nation’s fish and wildlife populations and their habitats for the continuing benefit of people. Manager for current regulations and authorized activities. The provisions listed below supplement the general regulations which govern public use on National Wildlife Refuges as set forth in Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations. When permitted, hunting, fishing and other public uses will be in accordance with applicable State laws unless otherwise listed. Mobility Impaired Access Most refuges are universally accessible to the disabled. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate in refuge hunts and other activities. Contact the Refuge Manager for guidelines and regulations. General Provisions and Access Regulations Access By law, National Wildlife Refuges are closed to all recreational activities unless expressly permitted. Hunting, fishing, and certain other recreational uses are permitted on most areas of Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuges. Reelfoot NWR and Lake Isom NWR are Day Use Only Areas. The refuges are closed from legal sunset to legal sunrise with the exception of legal hunting activities. We allow access to raccoon and opossum hunters from 7 pm C.S.T. to 12 midnight C.S.T. Contact the Refuge Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge 4343 Highway 157 Union City, TN 38261 731/538 2481 http://www.fws.gov http://reelfoot.fws.gov U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service 1 800/344 WILD April 2014 Vehicles Only legally licensed vehicles are allowed on maintained refuge roads and parking areas. ATV’s, UTV’s, and offroad motorized vehicles are prohibited. Airboats, Jet Skies, and Hovercraft are prohibited. Parking as to block travel through refuge access roads, gates, and trails is prohibited. Boats Boats used for any activity must be removed from the refuge daily. All State boating regulations apply. Camping and Fires Camping and fires are prohibited on Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuges. Littering is prohibited. Roads The Grassy Island Auto Tour Route is open to the public year-round. However, roads may be closed at any time due to adverse weather conditions or management needs. Vehicles must remain on established roads as indicated on the maps on this leaflet. Vehicles may be parked alongside open roads in a manner that will not interfere with the normal flow of traffic. Avoid driving on refuge roads during wet conditions as damage to the roads will result. Closed Areas Designated areas are closed to hunting, fishing, and all public access during fall and winter months to provide resource protection (see map for specific locations and dates of closures). Other areas may be closed for special management or safety reasons. All refuge access is prohibited from legal sunset to sunrise unless specifically authorized by the Refuge Manager. Firearms Persons possessing, transporting, or carrying firearms on National Wildlife Refuges must comply with all provisions of state and local law. Persons may only use (discharge) firearms in accordance with refuge regulations (50 CFR 27.42 and specific refuge regulations in 50 CFR Part 32). Carrying, possessing, or discharging of fireworks, or explosives on National Wildlife Refuges is prohibited. The use or possession of air guns, spears, gigs, or similar weapons on National Wildlife Refuges is prohibited. Weapons legally possessed for hunting are the same as those prescribed by the States of Tennessee and Kentucky. Reelfoot NWR and Lake Isom NWR General Hunting Permit 2014 - 2015 Hunters must have a signed permit in their possession while participating in authorized refuge hunts. Quota hunt permits are issued separately. Applicable licenses and stamps are required. I have read and understand these refuge regulations. Hunter signature (valid only when signed) It is the hunter’s responsibility to comply with all Regulations contained in this brochure, the 50 CFR Regulations, and State Regulations. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Dogs Dogs are permitted for raccoon and squirrel hunting. All dogs are required to wear a collar displaying the owners name, address, and telephone number. Horses Horses, mules, and burros are permitted only on refuge roads open to motorized traffic. We prohibit the use of horses and other animal conveyances from all other areas including fields, woods, waters, foot trails, and service roads/trails. Bait The use or possession of bait, or hunting over bait is strictly prohibited. Baiting means the direct or indirect placing, exposing, depositing, or scattering of any salt, grain, powder, liquid, or other feed substance to attract game. Refuge/Cultural Resources All government property including natural, historic, and archaeological features are protected by Federal Law. Searching for or removal of objects of antiquity or other value is strictly prohibited, including but not limited to, antler sheds and mushrooms. Tree Stands and Tree Steps All tree stands must be removed from the refuge daily. The use of screw in tree steps, nails, wire, screws, or bolts to climb a tree or to attach a tree stand to a tree, or hunting from a tree into which a metal object has been driven is prohibited. Tree Marking It is prohibited to mark any tree or other refuge feature with paint or similar substance. All flagging tape and other marking materials must be removed at the end of the hunt day. Vegetation Removal/Clearing The cutting of holes, lanes, or any other manipulation of the vegetation (e.g. cutting of bushes and trees, mowing, herbicide use, and other actions) or hunting from or adjacent to manipulated areas is strictly prohibited. The possession of saws, machetes, axes or other tools for cutting vegetation is prohibited. Monitoring Devices The use of electronic or photographic trail monitoring devices on Reelfoot NWR and Lake Isom NWR is prohibited. Hunter Education Hunters must comply with the hunter education requirements for the State in which license is issued. Youth Supervision An adult hunter 21 years of age or older must remain in sight of and in normal voice contact with all youth hunters 15 years of age or younger. One adult hunter may supervise no more than two youth hunters (only one youth hunter may be supervised during big game hunting activities). Alcohol The use or possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited while on refuge lands and waters. Raccoon and Opossum Season: September 26 - October 12, 2014 Bag Limit: No Limit Hunting Hours: 7 pm (CST) to 12 midnight (CST) Archery Deer Season: Reelfoot: September 27 – October 24; October 27 – November 2; and November 10 – 14, 2014 Lake Isom: September 27 – October 24; and October 27 – November 14, 2014 Trapping Trapping on Reelfoot and Lake Isom National Wildlife Refuges is prohibited. Bag Limit: Same as State Harvested deer count in Statewide Bag Limit. Specific Hunting Regulations All hunters must possess and carry signed refuge permit (signed refuge brochure). Reelfoot NWR - Quota Gun Hunt Quota Deer Gun Season: November 7 - 9, 2014 Bag Limit: Two Deer (only 1 may be antlered) Harvested Deer count as Bonus Deer Quota Permits: Quota hunt, 150 Permits (Long Point Unit, 100 Permits and Grassy Island Unit, 50 Permits). Tennessee Hunters Big game harvested on the refuge must be checked in on the day harvested at the nearest State checking station or on the TWRA website. The refuge must be specified as the location of harvest. Kentucky Hunters Big game harvested on the refuge must be telechecked through the toll free, automated phone-in system or online by midnight on the day the animal is recovered. Successful archery hunters must complete the harvest log as soon as the animal is recovered and before it is moved. Nontoxic Shot All hunters using shotguns for hunting on Reelfoot and Lake Isom NWR’s must only use and possess ammunition containing approved nontoxic shot. The possession of lead shot is prohibited. Deer gun hunters may possess lead rifled slugs while hunting on the refuge. Waterfowl hunting is prohibited on Reelfoot NWR and Lake Isom NWR. Only species listed in this regulations leaflet as open to hunting may be hunted/ harvested on the Refuge. Reelfoot NWR and Lake Isom NWR Hunting Seasons Squirrel Season: Reelfoot: August 23 - November 2, 2014 Lake Isom: August 23 - November 14, 2014 Bag Limit: Same as State No Spring Squirrel Season Reelfoot NWR - Quota Turkey Hunt Quota Turkey Hunt Season: April 3 - 5, 2015 Bag Limit: 1 Bearded Turkey. Counts as Bonus Turkey. Quota Permits: Quota hunt, 50 permits (Long Point Unit, 25 Permits and Grassy Island Unit, 25 Permits). Coyotes and beaver may be taken incidentally during scheduled refuge hunts. Quota Hunt Application Procedures To apply for a quota hunt permit, type or plainly print the name, address, and phone number w/ area code of each applicant on a U.S. Postal Service Postcard. A total of up to 4 hunters may apply on the same postcard. One hunters information on the front of the postcard and up to 3 additional hunters information on the back. Indicate hunt preference (Long Point or Grassy Island) on the application. Only persons drawn for the hunt are allowed to participate in the hunt (No hunt guests are permitted). Submission of more than one postcard will result in disqualification of the applicant(s). Send postcard in an envelope addressed to the Refuge Manager at Reelfoot NWR, 4343 Highway 157, Union City, TN 38261. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is C 0 Miles 1 LONG POINT UNIT Reelfoot i er Upp e Bas u l B 157 n N 78 Walnut Log To U nion GRASSY ISLAND UNIT City 22 Tiptonville L R EE Samburg LF O O T 21 22 21 Legend Refuge boundary Refuge Headquarters Boat Launching Ramp Observation Tower Handicapped Access Seasonally Closed Area LAKE ISOM National Wildlife Refuge Closed to Waterfowl Hunting Year-round All Public Access prohibited November 15–March15 Waters Closed To Public Access Closed to Waterfowl Hunting Year-round All Public Access prohibited November 15–January 31 Railroad Refuge Boundary Entry permitted in accordance with refuge regulations. N T OF THE I T E U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE T R U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE EN PA UNAUTHORIZED ENTRY PROHIBITED M R R T NO HUNTING ZONE IO U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE DE AREA BEYOND THIS SIGN CLOSED M E R NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE PA Signs and Boundaries Signs are useful tools in regulating the use of a public area. The wording of the sign applies to the area behind the sign. Please respect the following signs: DE Only boats with 10 h.p. or less are permitted at Lake Isom NWR. KENTUC K TENNES Y SEE National Wildlife Refuge Frogging and commercial turtling are prohibited. Persons must comply with all applicable State fishing and boating regulations while on the refuge. A valid Tennessee Fishing License is required. 311 m no Illi 0 Kilos 1 1282 KENTUCKY Syste l TENNESSEE entra R Specific Fishing Regulations Fishing is seasonally permitted from legal sunrise to legal sunset (Central Time) on the waters of Reelfoot and Lake Isom NWR’s (see map for specific locations and dates of closures). National Wildlife Refuges IO Fees Applicants selected by drawing will be notified by mail to submit $12.50 per person (cashiers check or money order only, payable to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) to receive a quota permit. Fees are not refundable and permits are not transferrable. Of funds collected, 80% are applied to defraying the administrative cost of the hunt while the remainder is deposited into the Migratory Bird Conservation Fund. Reelfoot & Lake Isom R Youth Hunters Both the youth hunter and his/her supervising adult must apply together on the same postcard to be selected for a quota hunt. If selected, the youth hunter must be under direct supervision by the adult during the hunt. 94 AK E Postcards for the quota deer hunt must be postmarked during the month of July and postcards for the quota turkey hunt must be postmarked during the month of January. EN N T OF THE I T All public entry prohibited Closed Area All entry prohibited. No Hunting Zone Hunting, weapons, or game retrieval prohibited. NO VEHICLES No Vehicles All vehicle traffic prohibited.