---
kind: "section"
citation: "16 U.S.C. § 460hh–2"
title: "16"
title_heading: "Conservation"
number: "460hh–2"
heading: "Establishment of hunting and fishing zones; exceptions; consultation with State agencies"
release: "119-102"
date: "2026-07-12"
url: "https://uscodex.org/usc/16/460hh-2"
units:
  - "Chapter 1 — National Parks, Military Parks, Monuments, and Seashores"
  - "Subchapter XCII — Chickasaw National Recreation Area"
---

# §460hh–2. Establishment of hunting and fishing zones; exceptions; consultation with State agencies


The [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) shall permit hunting and fishing on lands and waters within the recreation [area](/usc/16/539m–1.md?p=1-A) in accordance with applicable Federal and [State](/usc/16/590q.md?p=a) laws: Provided, That he may designate zones where, and establish periods when, no hunting or fishing will be permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, fish or wildlife management, or public use and enjoyment. Except in emergencies, any regulations issued by the [Secretary](/usc/16/410r–5.md?p=c-1) pursuant to this section shall be put into effect only after consultation with the appropriate [State](/usc/16/590q.md?p=a) agency responsible for hunting and fishing activities.


## Source credit

(Pub. L. 94–235, § 3, Mar. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 236.)