[va-bird] Hunting at Dyke Marsh

Here are the latest regs in case you want to read them yourself.
 
[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 36, Volume 1]
[Revised as of July 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 36CFR2.2]

[Page 18]
 
              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY
 
      CHAPTER I--NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 2--RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 2.2  Wildlife protection.

    (a) The following are prohibited:
    (1) The taking of wildlife, except by authorized hunting and 
trapping activities conducted in accordance with paragraph (b) of this 
section.
    (2) The feeding, touching, teasing, frightening or intentional 
disturbing of wildlife nesting, breeding or other activities.
    (3) Possessing unlawfully taken wildlife or portions thereof.
    (b) Hunting and trapping. (1) Hunting shall be allowed in park areas 
where such activity is specifically mandated by Federal statutory law.
    (2) Hunting may be allowed in park areas where such activity is 
specifically authorized as a discretionary activity under Federal 
statutory law if the superintendent determines that such activity is 
consistent with public safety and enjoyment, and sound resource 
management principles. Such hunting shall be allowed pursuant to special 
regulations.
    (3) Trapping shall be allowed in park areas where such activity is 
specifically mandated by Federal statutory law.
    (4) Where hunting or trapping or both are authorized, such 
activities shall be conducted in accordance with Federal law and the 
laws of the State within whose exterior boundaries a park area or a 
portion thereof is located. Nonconflicting State laws are adopted as a 
part of these regulations.
    (c) Except in emergencies or in areas under the exclusive 
jurisdiction of the United States, the superintendent shall consult with 
appropriate State agencies before invoking the authority of Sec. 1.5 for 
the purpose of restricting hunting and trapping or closing park areas to 
the taking of wildlife where such activities are mandated or authorized 
by Federal statutory law.
    (d) The superintendent may establish conditions and procedures for 
transporting lawfully taken wildlife through the park area. Violation of 
these conditions and procedures is prohibited.
    (e) The Superintendent may designate all or portions of a park area 
as closed to the viewing of wildlife with an artificial light. Use of an 
artificial light for purposes of viewing wildlife in closed areas is 
prohibited.
    (f) Authorized persons may check hunting and trapping licenses and 
permits; inspect weapons, traps and hunting and trapping gear for 
compliance with equipment restrictions; and inspect wildlife that has 
been taken for compliance with species, size and other taking 
restrictions.
    (g) The regulations contained in this section apply, regardless of 
land ownership, on all lands and waters within a park area that are 
under the legislative jurisdiction of the United States.

[48 FR 30282, June 30, 1983, as amended at 49 FR 18450, Apr. 30, 1984; 
51 FR 33264, Sept. 19, 1986; 52 FR 35240, Sept. 18, 1987]


 KurtCapt87@xxxxxxx wrote:VA BIRDers,

The freezing weather we are experiencing also means that many small ponds, 
marshes and bays are frozen. This is tending to push together waterfowl into 
small areas to feed and escape the wind. Just off the marina at Dyke Marsh 
is such a place with a great waterfowl show going on. About 15 species of 
duck can be found within a few hundred yards of the boat launch ramp. The 
waterfowl in this area are dominated by Canada Geese at about a 1000 strong. 
Mallards and Common Mergansers vie for the number two slot with 400-500 a 
piece - the latter appear to be starting their spring build up for northbound 
migration. Gadwall are nearly a hundred strong. Next on the list are Am. 
Black Duck, Green-winged Teal, Lesser Scaup, and Bufflehead with about 50 a 
piece. Rounding out the roster are Am. Wigeon, No. Pintails, Canvasbacks, 
Redheads (over a dozen), Ring-necked Ducks, Greater Scaup (a male), Hooded 
Mergansers and Ruddy Ducks. I also noted a few Killdeer and a Greater 
Yellowlegs. I am sure there are a few more interesting birds out there for 
an enterprising soul to find!

Oh, if you visit the area, watch out for the duck hunters. It looks like 
they have also found the build up and are out near the marsh edges away from 
the marina. I wonder if its legal to hunt in the Dyke Marsh area (a unit of 
the NPS)???

Kurt Gaskill


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