The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR). It serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of Yellowstone National Park. Signed by Chief Ranger Chris Flesch on December 14, 2023 Introduction to the Superintendent's CompendiumThe Superintendent’s Compendium does not repeat regulations found in Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR), United States Code and other CFR Titles, which are enforced without further elaboration at the park level. The Superintendent’s Compendium is the summary of park specific rules implemented under 36 CFR. It serves as public notice, identifies areas closed for public use, provides a list of activities requiring either a special use permit or reservation, and elaborates on public use and resource protection regulations pertaining specifically to the administration of the park. The regulations contained in 36 CFR, Parts 1-7, are the basic mechanism used by the National Park Service (NPS) to preserve and protect the natural and cultural resources of the park and to protect visitors and property within the park. Parts 1 through 6 are general regulations applicable to all areas of the National Park system, and Part 7 contains special regulations specific to individual parks. Each of these Parts has many sections and subsections articulating specific provisions. Within some of these Part 1-7 sections and subsections, the Superintendent is granted discretionary authority to develop local rules to be responsive to the needs of a specific park resource or activity, park plan, program, and/or special needs of the general public. This Compendium should be used in conjunction with Title 36 CFR, Parts 1-7, to more fully understand the regulations governing the use and enjoyment of all the areas of the National Park System. A copy of Title 36, CFR, can be purchased from the U.S. Government Printing Office or found on the Internet at: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title36/36tab_02.tpl Laws and Policies Allowing the Superintendent to Develop This CompendiumThe National Park Service (NPS) is granted broad statutory authority under 54 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 100101 et.seq. (Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009, previously Organic Act of 1916, as amended) to “…regulate the use of the National Park System by means and measures that conform to the fundamental purpose of the System units, which purpose is to conserve the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in the System units and to provide for the enjoyment of the scenery, natural and historic objects, and wild life in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” [54 U.S.C. Section 100101(a)]. In 1970, Congress amended the NPS Organic Act to clarify its intentions as to the overall mission of the NPS. Through the General Authorities Act of 1970 (16 U.S.C. Sections 1a1-1a8), Congress brought all areas administered by the NPS into one National Park System and directed the NPS to manage all areas under its administration consistent with the Organic Act of 1916. In 1978, Congress amended the General Authorities Act of 1970 and reasserted System-wide the high standard of protection defined in the original Organic Act by stating “Congress further reaffirms, declares, and directs that the promotion and regulation of the various areas of the National Park System, as defined by Section 1 of this Title, shall be consistent with and founded in the purpose established by Section 1 of this Title, to the common benefit of all people of the United States.” 54 U.S.C. Section 100501 defines the National Park System as “… any area of land and water administered by the Secretary, acting through the Director, for park, monument, historic, parkway, recreational, or other purposes.” In addition to the above statutory authority, the Superintendent is guided by established NPS policy as found in the NPS Management Policies (2006). The Superintendent is also guided by more specific policies promulgated by the Director, National Park Service, in the form of Director’s Orders. As stated in the Management Policies, the primary responsibility of the NPS is to protect and preserve our national natural and cultural resources while providing for the enjoyment of these resources by visitor and other users, as long as use does not impair specific park resources or overall visitor experience. The appropriateness of any particular visitor use or recreational experience is resource-based and will vary from park to park; therefore, a use or activity that is appropriate in one park area may not be appropriate in another. The Superintendent is directed to analyze overall park use and determine if any particular use is appropriate. Where conflict arises between use and resource protection, where the Superintendent has a reasonable basis to believe a resource is or would become impaired, then that Superintendent is obliged to place limitations on public use. Consistency of This Compendium with Applicable Federal Law and RequirementsThe Superintendent’s Compendium is not considered a significant rule requiring review by the Office of Management and Budget under Executive Order 12866. In addition, this Compendium will not have a significant economic effect on a number of small entities nor impose a significant cost on any local, state or tribal government or private organization, and therefore does not fall under the requirements of the Regulatory Flexibility Act or Unfunded Mandates Reform Act. The actions and requirements described in this Compendium are found to be categorically excluded from further compliance with the procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in Department of the Interior (DOI) Guidelines 516 DM 12 and as such, an Environmental Assessment will not be prepared. Development of the Requirements of the Superintendent’s CompendiumAs outlined above, the NPS has broad authority and responsibility to determine what types of uses and activities are appropriate in any particular National Park System area. The requirements of the Superintendent’s Compendium are developed through an analysis and determination process. The decision criteria used during this process are:
Applicability of the CompendiumThe rules contained in this Compendium apply to all persons entering, using, visiting or otherwise present on federally owned lands, including submerged lands, and waters administered by the NPS within the legislative boundaries of the park. This includes all waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, including all navigable waters. The rules contained in this Compendium shall not be construed to prohibit administrative activities conducted by the National Park Service, or its agents, in accordance with approved general management and resource management plans, or in emergency operations involving threats to life, property, or park resources. Enforcement of Compendium RequirementsNPS Law Enforcement Park Rangers enforce the requirements of the United State Code, 36 CFR, and this Superintendent’s Compendium. Penalties for Not Adhering to the Compendium RequirementsA person who violates any provision of the regulations found in 36 CFR, Parts 1- 7, or provisions of this Compendium, is subject to a fine as provided by law (18 U.S.C. 3571) up to $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months (18 U.S.C. 3559), or both, and shall be adjudged to pay all court costs associated with any court proceedings. In addition, to any fines or imprisonment an individual may be subject to a period of probation not to exceed five years in length (18 USC 3561). Comments on the CompendiumThe Compendium is reviewed annually and revised as necessary. The park welcomes comments about its program and activities at any time. Written comments on the Compendium may be submitted to: Superintendent Effective Date of the Superintendent CompendiumThe Superintendent’s Compendium is effective on the approval date listed on the first page of this document. Additional InformationSome of the terms used in this Compendium may have specific meaning defined in 36 CFR § 1.4 Definitions. AvailabilityThe Superintendent’s Compendium may be found at: www.nps.gov/yell Section I: 36 CFR § 1.2 (d) Grizzly Bear Management: The administrative activities conducted by Yellowstone National Park, or its agents, relative to the management and handling of grizzly bears (Ursus arctos horribilis) and their habitat, will be in accordance with guidelines, procedures, and rules described in the “Final Environmental Impact Statement, Grizzly Bear Management Program” and “Yellowstone National Park Annual Bear Management Plan,” and, upon de-listing of the species from Threatened Status by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, in accordance with the “Conservation Strategy for the Grizzly Bear in the Greater Yellowstone Area.”
Section II: 36 CFR § 1.4In addition to definitions found in 36 CFR § 1.4(a), the following definitions, created by the Superintendent, apply to all parts of this Compendium for park wide consistency: Administrative travel means roads closed to motor vehicle or oversnow use by the public but are open to motor vehicle or oversnow use for administrative activities. Area Managed as Wilderness means lands evaluated and categorized as “designated,” “recommended,” “proposed,” “suitable,” or “study area” in the Wilderness Preservation System. Artificial fly means a hook, in which a minimum of half the shank of the hook is dressed with conventional, natural, or synthetic material in a common method known as fly-tying. This includes dry flies, wet flies, streamers, egg patterns, and nymphs. Hair, feathers, metallic colored tape, tinsel, mylar, bead eyes, dumbbell eyes, beads (metal, glass or plastic), foam, rubber and lead-free metal wire, tape or body wrap may be used as an integral part of the design and fly pattern. Artificial light means any man-made light or lightning device. Artificial lure means a man-made or artificial device, complete with a hook, intended to attract and entice a fish for the purpose of taking them; excludes artificial flies and attractors. Attractor means a hook-less device attached to a fishing line between the end of a rod and an artificial fly or artificial lure or that provides additional motion or other visual attraction. Typical attractors include, but are not limited to, dodgers, lake trolls (such as Ford fenders), willow leaf, or cowbell flashers, artificial rubber or molded plastic (soft or hard beads). A strike indicator is not considered an attractor. Bait means all dead or live organisms or edible parts thereof; natural or artificial food or products thereof; chemically treated or processed fish eggs or animal products; artificial dough, paste or edible lures; and rubber worms, rubber leeches, or twister tails. This definition does not apply to hair or feathers used as fly-tying material. Barbless hook means a hook manufactured without a barb or a hook on which barbs have been filed off, closed (point of the barb has been crimped or pinched so the barb touches the hook shank), or has otherwise been completely removed. Bear Spray means a chemical formula designed specifically to deter aggressive or attacking bears. It must be registered with the Environmental Protection Agency and individual states. It must be commercially manufactured and labeled as “Bear Spray”. Bear spray must contain between 1% to 2% of the active ingredients capsaicin and related capsaicinoids. Bear resistant food container (BRFC) means an item constructed of a solid, non-pliable material to prevent access by a bear. BRFCs allowed include personal backpacking canisters, stock panniers and coolers approved and listed by the Interagency Grizzly Bear Committee. Boiling River Swimming Area means the water 25 yards upstream and downstream of where Boiling River drains into Gardner River. Terrain within 50 yards of water and the trail that access the area is also included as part of the swimming area. Catch and release means a fish must be carefully and immediately returned alive to the water from which it was taken. Class A Campground means campground with flush toilets and running water. Class B Campground means campground with vault toilets and water pumps. Closely attended means a person fishing must be able to immediately control their line or rod at all times in order to react to a potential strike. Coggins test means blood test which identifies Equine Infectious Anemia which is caused by a viral infection that affects the immune system of equine species. Equine species are horses, burros and mules but not llamas. Core camp means the area within a 100-foot radius of an NPS established fire ring or cooking area of a designated campsite. Drainage means the stream proper and area of land which includes all streams, lakes and tributaries that drain into that stream. Dropper or drop fly means an artificial fly being used as a second artificial fly on a two (2) artificial fly rig. A dropper is commonly attached to a primary fishing line or artificial fly by means of tippet or other fishing line. Drug free school zone means that area within a radius of 1,000 feet of the Snoopy School/Mammoth Community Center, the Mammoth Little People's Learning Center and the NPS lands adjacent to the Gardiner public school. (21 USC 860) Fly fishing means only artificial flies may be attached to a line for the purpose of attracting and enticing fish for take, regardless of the type of rod or line used; weights or split shot and strike indicators are permitted. Firehole Swimming Area means the section of Firehole River, approximately 2 miles south of Madison Junction adjacent to Firehole Canyon Drive, that is comprised of flat, calm water starting upstream at whitewater rapids situated between narrow cliffs and ending approximately 250 yards downstream where the flat, calm section of water becomes narrow and whitewater again. Terrain within 25 yards of the water and the trail that access the area is also included as part of the swimming area. Hook means a bent wire device for catching fish to which a single, double or treble point is attached to a single shank. Hooks can be:
Invasive (non-native) species means a species that does not naturally occur or is alien to the ecosystem under consideration and causes, or is likely to cause, economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. Invasive species can be plants, animals, and other organisms (e.g. microbes). Lake means a body of standing water in a depression of land and includes reservoirs and ponds (excluding ponds created by beavers). Pack animal means horses, burros, mules, ponies and llamas only. Service animal means any dog or miniature horse that is individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability, including a physical, sensory, psychiatric, intellectual, or other mental disability. Scented attractants mean any substance that has been added, infused or applied to an artificial fly, artificial lure, line, or hook for the purpose of attracting fish by scent; excludes non-scented materials or chemicals specifically designed and produced to cause flies to float or sink. Snagging means taking or attempting to take a fish by the use of an artificial fly or artificial lure in any manner or method that the fish does not voluntarily take the hook in its mouth. Fishing only by means of a bare hook that is not an artificial fly or artificial lure, regardless of manner or method, is considered snagging. Stream means water in a permanent or seasonal bed or channel with a current that is usually continuous in one direction and includes creeks, rivers, ditches, sloughs and ponds created by beavers. Streams may not flow continuously during low-flow periods. Ponds or puddles in a stream channel during low-flow periods shall be considered to be a stream. Strike Indicator means a hook-less, unscented floating device attached to a line or leader to signal a strike at an artificial fly or artificial lure. Thermal area means any area where surface manifestations of hot springs, geysers, mud springs, fumaroles or warm ground are present. Tributary means a stream that flows into a larger stream, river or lake. Unmanned Aircraft means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air without the possibility of direct human intervention from within or on the device, and the associated operational elements and components that are required for the pilot or system operator in command to operate or control the device (such as cameras, sensors, communication links). This term includes all types of devices that meet this definition (e.g., model airplanes, quadcopters, and drones) that are used for any purpose, including for recreation or commerce. Upgrading means the practice of substituting captured fish for fish in possession. Yellowstone Native Fish Species means a species that is endemic or indigenous to Yellowstone National Park. This includes, but is not limited to:
Yellowstone Native Trout Conservation Area means all lakes, streams and tributaries within Yellowstone National Park that are outside the Non-native Trout Tolerance Area. Yellowstone Non-native Trout Tolerance Area means the Firehole River and its tributaries; the portion of the Gibbon River downstream of Gibbon Falls and the tributaries that flow into that section of the Gibbon River; Lewis Lake and its tributaries; the Lewis River, above Lewis Falls, and its tributaries; Shoshone Lake and its tributaries; and the Madison River and its tributaries. Section III: 36 CFR § 1.5§(a)(1) Establish, for all or a portion of a park area, a reasonable schedule of visiting hours, impose public use limits, or close all or a portion of a park area to all public use or to a specific use or activity. Bear Management Areas (BMA): Unless otherwise specified below, the following areas (see map) will be closed to all public access for bear management activities during their prescribed dates. Additionally, all areas will open at 8am MST on the date listed. For permits allowing exceptions to any of the closures below please contact the Backcountry District Ranger at (307) 344-2761 or the Bear Management Office at (307) 344-2162: Area (includes Firehole Freight Road and Firehole Lake Road) is closed March 10 through the Friday of Memorial Day weekend. The developed thermal basins of Black Sand, Biscuit, Midway Geyser Basins, and Fountain Paint Pots are an exemption to this BMA. A1. The Mary Mountain Trail.
B. Richard’s Pond BMA.
C. Gneiss Creek BMA.
D. Gallatin BMA.
E. Blacktail BMA.
F. Washburn BMA.
G. Antelope BMA.
H. Mirror Plateau BMA.
I. Pelican Valley BMA.
J1. Clear Creek BMA.
J2. Clear Creek BMA.
K. Lake Spawn BMA.
L. Two Ocean BMA.
M. Riddle and Solution BMA.
N. Grant Village BMA.
O. Heart Lake BMA.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these closures are necessary for the protection and repopulation of Grizzly Bears in Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Bird nesting closures:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that this closure is necessary for the protection of bird species during the sensitive nesting period and that a ¼ mile distance is reasonable considering U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service guidance. Should documentation of fledging or nesting failure occur earlier than September 15th, closures may be lifted by the removal of posted signs. Caves
Determination: This public use limit has been established in accordance with the Federal Cave Resource Protection Act of 1988 (16 USC §§4301-4309) and departmental policy, which states all caves located on NPS lands are “significant caves.” The permit requirement is done to protect sensitive cave resources and provides a protection for the public from potentially accessing areas with concentrated toxic gas. McMinn Bench Sheep Closure:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary for the protection and repopulation of Bighorn Sheep in Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Elk Calving Closures:
The National Park Service (NPS) has determined that cow elk become aggressive and territorial during the spring calving season and in recent years have caused serious injuries to employees and visitors in the Mammoth area. In an effort to protect humans from dangerous surprise encounters with elk, the Parade Grounds have been posted as closed to all travel during the duration of calving season (approximate dates of mid-May to mid-June). While elk may be present in many different locations of the Mammoth developed area, the Parade Grounds have pedestrian foot paths through sage brush areas where elk calves are easily stashed, and the elk can be difficult to see until a person is too close. An elk attack resulting in serious injury occurred on a pedestrian path on the Parade Ground during the 2019 calving season. Construction Areas
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that this prohibition is necessary for public and traffic safety. Jumping, Diving, Rappelling
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary for public and employee safety, as well as resource protection. Unmanned Aerial Systems
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that unmanaged or unrestricted recreational use of unmanned aircraft within Yellowstone National Park will conflict with, or impact, a variety of park uses including visitor experience of unimpaired view sheds; the disturbance, displacement or harassment of park wildlife to include threatened and endangered species present potential for impacts or damage to sensitive thermal areas; creation of public safety hazards per operation near roadways or large aggregations of visitors, and visual or aural impacts to wilderness character and values within the park backcountry. Less restrictive measures were not considered sufficient due to the rapidly expanding and evolving use of UAs throughout the world. Section 1.5 of NPS Management Policies 2006 provide that a new form of park use may be allowed within a park only after a determination has been made by the park Superintendent that it will not result in unacceptable impacts on park resources and values. Firearm Ranges
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary for public and employee safety, as well as resource protection. Obsidian Cliff:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary to provide for the protection of cultural resources associated with Obsidian Cliff National Historic Landmark. The values associated with Obsidian Cliff are still strong today, making recreational activities at the site inappropriate. Road Closures:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these use prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Stephens Creek Administrative Facility:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that this closure is necessary for resource protection, as well as public and employee safety. Storm Point Trail Area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary for the protection and repopulation of Sand Verbena, a rare endemic plant in Yellowstone National Park and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Sylvan Pass Avalanche Control Area:
Determination: The Superintendent has closed this area year-round for public safety. Over the winter months, NPS staff conduct avalanche mitigation operations, to include the use of explosive rounds. Regardless of season, the area listed above may contain unexploded ordinances.
Determination: The Superintendent has closed this area for public safety. Over the winter months, NPS staff conduct avalanche mitigation operations, to include the use of explosive rounds fired off from this location. The tools used to conduct avalanche mitigation in the area are left on site and the nature of the equipment is dangerous. Agricultural and Domesticated Wild Animals
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these use prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Foot Travel within Yellowstone Canyon
Determination: The Superintendent has determined the restrictions above are similar and connected to the areas closed in 36 CFR 7.13(j). Foot travel is also restricted to boardwalks and trails within the Yellowstone Canyon between the Upper Falls and Inspiration Point. These restrictions have been determined necessary to provide for visitor safety and protect thermal and natural resources. (a)(2) Designate areas for a specific use or activity or impose conditions or restrictions on a use or activity. Activity Use Restriction
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary for public and employee safety, as well as resource protection. Boating and Water Use Activities: Aquatic invasive species (AIS) inspections.
Determination: The Superintendent established this restriction for the protection of natural resources and to address the risk of introducing Dreissenid mussels and other (AIS) to Yellowstone National Park waters. Dreissenid mussels are a highly invasive species and have caused irreversible changes in waterways in the Midwestern and Eastern United States and in the Colorado River basin, to include Lake Mead and Lake Powell. Sealed internal water ballast tanks pose an elevated risk of accidental transportation and introduction of AIS because they are less likely to completely drain or be fully decontaminated. In addition, Yellowstone National Park requires an inspection of all watercraft to make sure they are cleaned, drained, and dry, and this is not possible with sealed tanks. A general permit is required to boat in the park, as referenced in 36 CFR §7.13(d)(1)(i). The Superintendent has determined an AIS inspection and sections detailed in this part are necessary to obtain a general permit for boating in the park to prevent the introduction and spread of AIS in Yellowstone National Park waters.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Cooke City Area Resident Permit Restrictions
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that this is necessary to protect the resource and enhance public safety and accessibility. Resource Protection:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that this restriction is necessary to protect and prevent impact to thermal resources.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Wildlife Protection:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that the use of Bear Spray in a manner consistent with IGBC recommendation is appropriate as a deterrent to negative human/bear encounters.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these pubic use restrictions and requirements are necessary to maximize public safety, protect wildlife, and provide park staff with the flexibility to situationally manage dynamic, diverse, and rapidly evolving wildlife viewing opportunities. General Park Usage: Commercial Vehicle Travel Restrictions.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this condition is necessary for the proper use of the park by those no longer employed within the park.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these use conditions are necessary to ensure public safety and the safety of ADA defined users.
Determination: Idling engines and motor vehicles produce noise and noxious fumes that adversely affect air quality, park resources, and visitor health and experience. The Superintendent has established these conditions to protect park resources, promote better air quality in the park, protect and enhance visitor experience. These conditions have been determined as the least restrictive means to ensure operators can still warm up engines or motor vehicles for optimum use and to heat and cool motor vehicle interiors for passenger comfort without negatively impacting park resources and the public.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Section IV: 36 CFR § 1.6(a) When authorized by regulations set forth in this chapter, the superintendent may issue a permit to authorize an otherwise prohibited or restricted activity or impose a public use limit. (f) The following is a compilation of those activities for which a permit from the superintendent is required: §1.5 Closures and public use limits.
§2.2 Wildlife Protection. (d) Transportation of lawfully taken wildlife and parts through park areas. §2.4 Weapons, traps and nets. (e) Carry or possess a weapon, trap, or net that is otherwise not authorized. §2.5 Research specimens. (a) Taking plants, fish, wildlife, rocks or minerals for specimen collection. §2.6 Gathering of plants or plant parts by federally recognized Indian tribes. (b) Gathering plants or plant parts within a park area by federally recognized Indian tribe. §2.10 Camping and food storage. (a)Camping. §2.12 Audio Disturbances. (a)(2) In developed areas, operating a power saw, except pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit (a)(3) In non-developed areas, operating any type of portable motor or engine, or device powered by a portable motor or engine. (a)(4) Operation of a public address system in connection with a public gathering or special event for which a permit has been issued pursuant to §2.50 or §2.51. §2.17 Aircraft & Air Delivery. (a)(3) Delivering or retrieving a person or object by parachute, helicopter or other airborne means. §2.37 Soliciting or demanding gifts, money goods or services (pursuant to the terms and conditions of a permit issued under §2.50, §2.51 or §2.52). §2.38 Explosives. (a) Using, possessing, storing, or transport explosives, blasting agents, or explosive materials. (b) Using or possessing fireworks and firecrackers. §2.50 Special events. (a) Sports events, pageants, regattas, public spectator attractions, entertainments, ceremonies, and similar events. §2.51 Demonstrations and designated available park areas. (b) Demonstrations for groups of 26 or more persons. §2.52 Sale of printed matter and the distribution of printed matter and other message-bearing items. (b) Sale and distribution of printed matter and other message-bearing items that is not solely commercial advertising for groups of 26 or more persons. §2.60 Livestock use and agriculture. (b) Livestock use. §2.61 Residing on Federal lands. (a) Residing on Federal lands. §2.62 Memorialization. (b) Scattering of human ashes from cremation. §3.3 Operation of a vessel in a park area. §3.12 May I use a vessel to tow a person for water skiing or other similar activities? (b) Towing a person using a parasail, hang-glider or other airborne device on park waters. §3.19 Using manned or unmanned submersibles. §4.11 Load, weight and size limits. (a) Operation of vehicles exceeding designated load, weight and size limits. §5.1 Display, posting or distribution of commercial notices or advertisements. §5.2 Alcoholic beverages; sale of intoxicants. (b) Sale of alcoholic, spirituous, vinous, or fermented liquor, containing more than 1 percent of alcohol by weight on privately owned lands. §5.3 Engaging in or soliciting any business. §5.4 Commercial passenger-carrying motor vehicles. (a) The commercial transportation of passengers by motor vehicles. §5.5 Commercial Photography & Filming (a) Still photography of vehicles, or other articles of commerce or models for the purpose of commercial advertising (as defined by 43 CFR 5.12, per 43 CFR 5.2). §5.6 Commercial Vehicles (c) Commercial vehicles used on park area roads when such use is necessary for access to private lands situated within or adjacent to the park area, to which access is otherwise not available. §5.7 Constructing or attempting to construct a building, or other structures, boat dock, road, trail, path, or other way, telephone line, telegraph line, power line, or any other private or public utility, upon across, over, through, or under any park areas. §5.10 Eating, drinking, or lodging establishments. (a) Operation of an establishment offering food, drink, or lodging for sale on any privately owned lands. §7.13 Yellowstone National Park. (a)(2) Transportation of any substance or combination of substances, including hazardous substances, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, or any marine pollutants on U.S. Highway 191 in emergencies or when such transportation is necessary for access to lands within or adjacent to the park area. (a)(4) Operation of a commercial vehicle on any park road. (b)(1) Motor vehicle owned and/or operated by an employee of the U.S. Government, park concessioners and contractors, whether employed in a permanent or temporary capacity. (d)(1)(i) Operation of a vessel upon the waters of the park open to boating. (d)(1)(ii) Any vessel operator with the intention to travel into either the South Arm or Southeast Arm “Five Mile Per Hour Zones” of Yellowstone Lake. (d)(3)(i) Landing any vessel between Trail Creek and Beaverdam Creek prior to July 1 (e)(2) Fishing (l)(9)(vi) Non-commercially Guided Snowmobile Access (l)(13)(iii) Individuals who do not reside in the portion of Yellowstone National Park that is closed to wheeled vehicles during the winter months are required to obtain a permit for oversnow vehicle access to interior portions of the Park. All conditions of the issued permit must be adhered to. Section V: General 36 CFR RegulationsPART 2—RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION (a)(4) Designated areas where dead wood on the ground may be collected for use as fuel for campfires within the park area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a)(5) Designated areas and conditions for walking on, climbing, entering, ascending, descending, or traversing an archeological or cultural resource, monument, or statue:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (b) Restrictions for hiking or pedestrian use to designated trail or walkway systems:
Determination: Revegetation and restoration efforts are an important function of the NPS. Revegetation and restoration is an attempt to get an area of the park back to baseline condition before a certain event or use caused unacceptable resource impacts. To successfully restore a park area back to baseline takes significant planning and effort for NPS staff. The Superintendent has determined this restriction is necessary and the least restrictive means to prevent further unacceptable resource impacts and provide an opportunity for successful revegetation and restoration attempts.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (c)(1) Designated fruits, berries, nuts, or unoccupied seashells that may be gathered for personal use or consumption within the park.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined berries and mushrooms, in the amounts listed above, may be gathered to provide the public a unique recreational opportunity without negatively affecting park wildlife or plant resources. (d) Conditions and procedures for transporting lawfully taken wildlife through the park area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (e) Park areas closed to the viewing of wildlife with an artificial light:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a) Permits, designated sites or areas, and established conditions for camping: Camping Permits:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Designated Sites:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Undesignated Camping Conditions:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (d) Food storage conditions:
Determination: The Superintendent has established these definitions to clearly identify the items addressed in the food storage restrictions below. The definitions above are defined based on items park wildlife have been known to obtain and from which they have become food conditioned. The Superintendent has determined these definitions are necessary and considered the least restrictive means to protect park wildlife and the public.
Determination: The Superintendent has implemented food storage restrictions for the entire park to prevent park wildlife from obtaining food and becoming food conditioned, especially Black and Grizzly Bears. The Superintendent has determined these restrictions are necessary and the least restrictive means to protect park wildlife and the public. The Superintendent has added BRFCs and NPS established and designated food hanging poles as a legal means to store food because they are constructed to prevent park wildlife from obtaining food and becoming food conditioned. In some areas, NPS established bear resistant containers and food hanging poles may be the only food storage option aside from BRFCs. The Superintendent has determined these options help prevent further restrictions on the public while protecting park wildlife and the public.
Determination: Although BRFCs are designed to prohibit bears from accessing the contents within, the smells associated with them may still attract wildlife into camping areas. Requiring BRFCs to be stored in the manner above has been determined necessary by the Superintendent to prevent negative human and wildlife interactions, especially involving Black and Grizzly Bears. The Superintendent has determined these are the least restrictive means to protect park wildlife and the public.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this condition is necessary to prevent park wildlife from becoming food conditioned, namely Black and Grizzly Bears. The Superintendent has determined this is the least restrictive means to protect park wildlife and the public.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these picnicking restrictions are necessary and the least restrictive means to avoid conflict between park users. (a)(1) Designated areas, receptacles and conditions for lighting and maintaining a fire:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined the need for fires to be contained within NPS designated fire receptacles to prevent unintentional wildfire ignitions. If seasonal restrictions are implemented on the use of fires within NPS designated fire receptacles, the Superintendent has determined this process as the least restrictive means to manage their use. Any seasonal restrictions are implemented to protect park resources and the public from unintentional wildfire ignitions.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined the need for fires to be contained within commercially manufactured charcoal grills to prevent unintentional wildfire ignitions. If seasonal restrictions are implemented on the use of fires within commercially manufactured charcoal grills, the Superintendent has determined this process as the least restrictive means to manage their use. Any seasonal restrictions are implemented to protect park resources and the public from unintentional wildfire ignitions. (a)(2) Use restrictions for stoves and lanterns:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined no restrictions are necessary for the use of stoves and lanterns unless seasonal weather and fire danger dictate otherwise. If seasonal restrictions are implemented, the Superintendent has determined this process as the least restrictive means to manage the use of stoves and lanterns. Any seasonal restrictions are implemented to protect park resources and the public from unintentional wildfire ignitions. (b) Conditions for extinguishing fires:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these conditions are necessary and the least restrictive means to protect park resources and the public from an unintentional wildlife ignition. (a)(2) Established conditions for use of government refuse receptacles:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a)(5) Areas designated for bathing, or washing food, clothing, dishes, or other property:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a)(7) Designations for disposing of fish remains on land, or in waters within 200 feet of boat docks or designated swimming beaches, or within developed areas:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a)(9) Designations for disposal of human body waste in non-developed areas:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (b) Human body waste conditions:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a)(1) Areas closed to the possession of pets:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this necessary to align with NPS Memorandum 19-02 – Use of Service Animals by Visitors with Disabilities. (a)(3) Designated areas or conditions for leaving a pet unattended and tied to an object:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a)(5) Pet excrement disposal conditions:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (e) Conditions for residents keeping pets:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these conditions are necessary to align with NPS Policy Memorandum 19-02 – Use of Service Animals by Visitors with Disabilities. (a) “Pack animals” have been designated for Yellowstone National Park in “SECTION I: 36 CFR § 1.4 WHAT TERMS DO I NEED TO KNOW?” of this document. (b) Trails, routes and areas designated for horses and pack animals:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection (d) Designations for free-trailing or loose-herding of horses or pack animals on trails:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (g) Horse and pack animal conditions:
Determination: Stock use in the park is an intensive use. To prevent injury to park resources and trails, the Superintendent has determined this condition necessary. Prior to July 1st, most park trails are either under snow or muddy. Stock travel during this time period can cause deeper ruts in the trail system or for users to go around sections of trail with less than ideal conditions. Additionally, secondary trails paralleling or going around degrading sections of trail are created which denude vegetation and create a greater impact on backcountry areas.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Horse and pack animal feed:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Horse and pack animal manure removal conditions:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Horse and pack animal retention conditions:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Report of lost or deceased horse and pack animals:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection Yellowstone National Park has promulgated the operation and use of snowmobiles within the park as special regulations in 36 CFR §7.13(l). The regulations found in this section only apply if they do not conflict with the paragraphs in §7.13(l). (a) Designated areas for skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, sledding, inner tubing, tobogganing and similar winter sports on park roads and in parking areas open to motor vehicle traffic:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (b) Designated areas or routes for the towing of persons on skis, sleds, or other sliding devices by motor vehicle or snowmobile.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. The use of roller skates, skateboards, roller skis, roller blades or similar devices are permitted in the following areas:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a) Park areas, buildings, structures or facilities closed to smoking:
Determination: The Superintendent has implemented this closure in accordance with Executive Order 13058 entitled “Protecting Federal Employees and the Public from Exposure to Tobacco Smoke in the Federal Workplace.” The intent of EO 13058 is to establish a smoke-free environment for Federal employees and members of the public visiting or using Federal facilities. The superintendent has determined this closure to be necessary and the least restrictive means to ensure federal employees and the public have access to smoke-free environments.
Determination: All travel in thermal areas is restricted to NPS designated trails and boardwalks. Since the public use is confined, the Superintendent has determined it necessary to provide a smoke-free environment for the public. Additionally, refuse related to smoking is often not discarded properly which is a concern in thermal areas which are sensitive to human refuse. The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary and is the least restrictive means to protect park resources and ensure federal employees and the public have access to smoke-free environments.
Determination: The grounds associated with the Mammoth Community Center are used for the enjoyment of federal employees and concession employees. The Superintendent has determined this closure to be necessary and the least restrictive means to ensure federal employees and concession employees access to smoke-free environments.
Determination: Smoking in flammable storage and fuel refilling areas is inherently dangerous and poses a great threat to federal employee and the public. The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary and the least restrictive means to provide safety measures for federal employees and the public.
(a)(2) Unattended property designations and conditions:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a)(3)(i) The superintendent may close all or a portion of a public use area or public facility within a park area to the consumption of alcoholic beverages and/or to the possession of a bottle, can or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage that is open, or that has been opened, or whose seal is broken or the contents of which have been partially removed.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (b) Designated areas for using or possessing fireworks and firecrackers:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (c)(2) The following locations have been designated as available for demonstrations and the sale or distribution of printed matter:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (b) Designated areas and conditions for scattering human ashes from cremation:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Section V: General 36 CFR Regulations (Cont.)PART 3—BOATING AND WATER USE ACTIVITIES (b) Designated requirements for a PFD to be worn or carried on designated waters, at designated times, and/or during designated water-based activities:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety. (a)(2) Designated launch sites:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a)(4) Vessel length, width, or horsepower restrictions:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this restriction is necessary because park infrastructure (e.g. docks) are not designed for boats greater than 40 feet to use. (b)(3) Areas designated for flat wake speed:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a) Designated waters for towing of a person by a vessel:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a) Procedures for the removal of a sunken, grounded, or disabled vessel:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Swimming is prohibited in:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined swimming is prohibited in this area to protect cutthroat trout spawning habitat. Swimming and wading is prohibited in:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this prohibition is a necessary step to prevent the spread of AIS in park waters which would not only effect park resources but potentially all areas downstream in the major watersheds that start and are protected by Yellowstone National Park. Although a “clean and dry your gear” message and campaign can be successful in preventing the spread of AIS by foot gear, it was determined felt or other fibrous soles posed a more serious threat for the spread of AIS and needed to be banned. Research suggests felt or other fibrous material on the soles of foot gear can be harder to clean, more difficult to dry and retain AIS longer than other types of foot gear material.
Determination: Bridge Bay is the busiest boating hub in the park The Superintendent has determined swimming and wading in this area will protect the public and prevent user conflicts.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this area closed to swimming and wading to protect the public.
(a) Designated swimming areas or swimming beaches:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (c) Prohibitions of incompatible activities in swimming areas or swimming beaches:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (a) Closures and restrictions for snorkeling and underwater diving:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this area closed to snorkeling and underwater diving to protect cutthroat trout spawning habitat. Section V: General 36 CFR Regulations (Cont.)PART 4—VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SAFETY (a)Vehicle load, weight and size limit restrictions:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (b) Speed limits designated by the Superintendent: The following speed limits are established unless an electronic variable speed limit sign posted at any location indicates otherwise (all other roads are 45 miles per hour as stated in 36 CFR 4.21(a)(3)):
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (b) Administrative roads. The following administrative roads are authorized for bicycle use:
Determination: Between public motor vehicle travel and oversnow travel periods, Grand Loop Road and park entrance roads close to public motor vehicle use but remain open for administrative travel. When conditions are safe, the Superintendent has determined bicycle use is authorized during these periods to allow continued bicycle travel by the public within the interior of the park. The Superintendent has determined these roads may need to be closed during these administrative travel periods when NPS plowing operations are underway or when roads are in such a condition that bicycle use is unsafe. Where bicycle use is authorized, the NPS will post signs to indicate whether the route is open or closed. Mammoth area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Old Faithful area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Lake Village area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Tower-Lamar area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (d) Existing trails. The following existing trails have been designated for bicycle use: Mammoth area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Old Faithful area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. West Yellowstone area:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (f) Closures and other use restrictions. Grand Loop Road and park entrance roads when open to motor vehicle use for administrative purposes.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (h)(4) Areas authorized for operating a bicycle abreast of another bicycle:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. Designated areas and conditions for hitchhiking or soliciting transportation in park areas:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these restrictions are necessary for public safety, but also acknowledges the allowance to accommodate the needs of park users and staff given the lack of a public transportation system and distances between locations in the park.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these restrictions are necessary for public safety, but also acknowledges the allowance to accommodate the needs of park users and staff given the lack of a public transportation system and distances between locations in the park. Section VI: 36 CFR §7.13(a)(4) The superintendent may require a permit and establish terms and conditions for the operation of a commercial vehicle on any park road.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these prohibitions and restrictions are necessary for public safety and resource protection. (e)(2) Fishing closures, conditions and restrictions: Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permit
Determination: The Superintendent has determined fishing permits are necessary to ensure visitors obtain critical information regarding the park’s fishery and regulations in order to protect park resources.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these permit requirements are necessary for children to ensure critical information is received by a parent or guardian and is shared with their child, regardless of which option is chosen, so park resources are protected.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined Yellowstone National Park Fishing Permits are not required in this area to alleviate confusion over the boundary of Yellowstone National Park and the State of Montana. Seasons and Fishing Hours
Determination: The Superintendent has determined the fishing season dates for this area are necessary to protect nesting birds and sensitive vegetation.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined the fishing season dates for this area are necessary to align with the opening of a bear management area closure encompassing this area.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined the fishing season dates for this area are necessary to protect spawning Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout and to align with the opening of a bear management area closure encompassing this area.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined the fishing season dates for this area are necessary to protect spawning Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these fishing hours are necessary to protect park resources and visitors by minimizing the potential for negative human and wildlife interactions. Waters Closed to Fishing
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these closures necessary to protect sensitive thermal features and areas.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary to protect potential nesting areas for Trumpeter Swans.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary to protect spawning Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this closure is necessary to protect Harlequin Duck nesting grounds and a concentrated fish migration corridor. General Fishing Regulations Except as otherwise designated, the following are prohibited in all lakes, streams, and tributaries administered by Yellowstone National Park:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these regulations are necessary to protect the park’s fishery and to support resource management objectives. Designated Fly Fishing Only Waters
Determination: The Superintendent has designated these streams as fly fishing only to protect the Blue Ribbon trout streams and trophy fishery by alleviating other forms of fishing pressure. Daily Possession Limits and Release Restrictions
Determination: The Superintendent has determined the lack of possession limit for non-native species in the Native Trout Conservation Area is necessary because they are in direct competition with Yellowstone Native Fish Species which the park is trying to protect and bolster their population.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these prohibitions necessary because these non-native fish species are in direct competition with Yellowstone Native Fish Species which the park is trying to protect and bolster their population in the Native Trout Conservation Area. Non-native Trout Tolerance Area
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these waters to be catch and release only to protect the Blue Ribbon trout streams and Trophy fishery.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined these possession limits are necessary to reduce competition with the Trophy Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout fishery, as well as to protect native fish species such as the Longnose Dace, Mottled Sculpin and Mountain Whitefish.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined this possession limit necessary to protect a Trophy Brown Trout fishery. (l)(7)(ii) Closures for oversnow routes, or portions thereof for snowmobile travel:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these restrictions are necessary for public safety.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these restrictions are necessary for public safety. (l)(8)(ii) Closures for oversnow routes, or portions thereof for snowcoach travel:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these restrictions are necessary for public safety.
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these restrictions are necessary for public safety. (l)(12)(ii) Operating hours, dates and use levels for snowmobiles and snowcoaches during the park’s oversnow travel period:
Determination: The Superintendent has determined that these restrictions are necessary for public safety. |
Last updated: August 13, 2024