Date: 5/29/26 1:51 pm
From: Ron Mabie via groups.io <mabienot590...>
Subject: [sd-birds] 2026-2027 Hunt/Fish Proposed Rules
Here is the Proposed Deer Hunting Plan for the Karl Mundt NWR.

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From: Hanan, Mick D <Mick_Hanan...>
Date: Fri, May 29, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Subject: 2026-2027 Hunt/Fish Proposed Rules
To:
Cc: Swanson, Christopher (Chris) <christopher_swanson...>, Julian,
Elizabeth (Liz) <elizabeth_julian...>


Hi all,
I hope you’re doing well. I’m writing to share that the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service (FWS) has published the proposed 2026-2027
station-specific hunting and sport fishing regulations to open or expand
opportunities at 111 field stations within the National Wildlife Refuge
System and National Fish Hatchery System. This proposal includes the Karl
E. Mundt NWR for a limited draw archery deer hunt to occur sometime between
September 1 and November 15. You can read the news release *here*
<https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2026-05/department-interior-announces-proposed-expansion-hunting-and-fishing>.

*How to Find the Documents*
All draft documents, including draft plans, compatibility determinations,
and environmental compliance documentation, are available through the *Federal
Register*
<https://www.regulations.gov/docket/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1223/document>. To
view the full package of proposed changes for any refuge or hatchery, visit:
*https://www.regulations.gov/document/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1223-0002*
<https://www.regulations.gov/document/FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1223-0002>
*How to Comment*
There are two opportunities for public comment, both open from *May 27 to
June 27, 2026*:

- *Proposed hunting and fishing regulations (Service-wide):* Submit
comments through the Federal Register:
*https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/15/2025-08621/national-wildlife-refuge-system-2025-2026-station-specific-hunting-and-sport-fishing-regulations*
<https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/05/15/2025-08621/national-wildlife-refuge-system-2025-2026-station-specific-hunting-and-sport-fishing-regulations>
- *Hunting expansion proposals for this Refuge/Complex:* Email your
comments to: *<HuntFishRuleComments...>*
<HuntFishRuleComments...>*. *Please include the name of the refuge
or hatchery in the subject line.

Thank you for your continued interest in this topic.
Mick


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Mick Hanan
Acting Deputy Project Leader
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Eastern & Western SD WMD Complexes
38741 291st Street
Lake Andes, SD 57356
Cell - (605) 481-2347
Phone - (605) 910-5534
<mick_hanan...>
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