# Addition of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge to the List of Open Areas for Hunting in New Hampshire
> **US Fish and Wildlife Service** · Final rule. · Published 1996-06-20 · Effective 1996-07-22 · 61 FR 31461
## Document
- **Document number:** 96-15737
- **Category:** wildlife-refuge
- **Sub-agency:** US Fish and Wildlife Service
- **State:** NH
- **Federal Register citation:** 61 FR 31461
- **CFR reference:** 50 CFR 32
- **Publication date:** 1996-06-20
- **Effective date:** 1996-07-22
## Abstract

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) adds Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge to the list of areas open for hunting in New Hampshire along with pertinent refuge-specific regulations for such activities. The Service has determined that such use will be compatible with the purposes for which the refuge was established. The Service has further determined that this action is in accordance with the provisions of all applicable laws, is consistent with principles of sound wildlife management, and is otherwise in the public interest by providing additional recreational opportunities at a national wildlife refuge.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1996/06/20/96-15737/addition-of-great-bay-national-wildlife-refuge-to-the-list-of-open-areas-for-hunting-in-new)
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