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Rules and Policies

Updated October 9, 2026

eCFR 50 CFR Part 26 Subpart C || Hunting Regulations

eCFR Subpart C—Public Use and Recreation
§ 26.31 General provisions.

Public recreation will be permitted on national wildlife refuges as an appropriate incidental or secondary use, only after it has been determined that such recreational use is practicable and not inconsistent with the primary objectives for which each particular area was established or with other authorized Federal operations.

§ 26.32 Recreational uses.

Recreational uses such as, but not limited to, sightseeing, nature observation and photography, interpretive centers and exhibits, hunting and fishing, bathing, boating, camping, ice skating, picnicking, swimming, water skiing, and other similar activities may be permitted on national wildlife refuges. When such uses are permitted the public will be notified under the provisions of this subchapter C.

§ 26.33 Special regulations.

(a) Special regulations shall be issued for public use, access, and recreation within certain individual national wildlife refuges where there is a need to amend, modify, relax or make more stringent the regulations contained in this subchapter C. The issued special regulations will supplement the provisions in this part 26.

(b) Special recreational use regulations may contain the following items:

(1) Recreational uses authorized.

(2) Seasons, period, or specific time of use.

(3) Description of areas open to recreation.

(4) Specific conditions or requirements.

(5) Other provisions.

(6) Special regulations for public use, access, and recreation are published in the daily issue of the Federal Register and may be codified in the Code of Federal Regulations. They shall be issued in compliance with procedures contained in the Departmental Manual.

Fallon NWR specifics:

Some prohibited activities on the refuge include, but are not limited to:

  • Unregistered motor vehicles (i.e. ATV’s)
  • Driving off-road
  • Campfires
  • Dogs off leash
  • Collecting artifacts

Stop by the refuge visitor center at 3175 Freeman Lane in Fallon for current federal and state hunting regulations. Call the office at (775) 423-5128.

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