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BY ORDER OF THE COMMANDER, 36TH AIR BASE WING (PACAF)

36TH AIR BASE WING INSTRUCTION 32-7003

12 DECEMBER 2000

Environmental Quality

CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OFNATURAL RESOURCES (PA)

OPR: 36 CES/CEV (Ms Heidi Hirsh) Certified by: 36 CES/CC (Lt Col Randy D. Eide)Supersedes 36ABWI 32-7003, 21 June 1999 Pages: 26

Distribution: F

This instruction implements AFI 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management, and DODI 4715.3,Environmental Conservation Program. It establishes policy, procedures, and responsibilities to manageand conserve natural resources on Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB). These resources will be managed inaccordance with all applicable Federal and territorial laws and consistent with the military mission. Addi-tionally, this instruction prescribes 36 ABW Form 25, Request to Hunt on Air Force Property, 36 ABWForm 26, Special Access Permit, and 36 ABW Form 27, Andersen AFB Conservation Officer Identi-fication Card. These forms are affected by the Privacy Act, when filled in. This instruction applies to allassigned, attached and associate units. Violations may result in punitive or adverse administrative action.

SUMMARY OF REVISIONS

This document prescribes three new forms: 36 ABW Form 26-A, Coconut Crab Collecting Permit, 36ABW Form 25-A, Hunting Permit, and 36 ABW Form 26-B, Fishing Permit. Special Access permitholders are required to physically sign-in and sign-out at the Security Forces desk at building 21000,unless they are fishing and hold a valid fishing permit. Fishermen do not need to call or physicallycheck-in at the Security Forces desk at Building 21000, if they hold a valid fishing permit. Access toAndersen South for pig or deer hunting, hiking or coconut crab collecting, through the issuance of a Hunt-ing or Special Access permit is no longer authorized. Exceptions to access Andersen South for plant mate-rials collection or other recreational purposes may be made when approved by the Chief ConservationOfficer or Natural Resource Planner. A Special Access Permit is not required for individuals who want tohike on the designated Tarague Embayment Interpretive Trials. To hike on the designated trails, individu-als must pick up a self-guided trail brochure and sign in at the Tropicana Recreation Center, the ChiefConservation Officers’ office, or at Oscar’s Beach House on the weekends. Public hunter access forarchery hunting is authorized seven days per week during the Andersen AFB hunting hours (this provi-sion has been authorized by the 36 ABW Commander since 29 Jul 96 but was inadvertently omitted fromthe 9 Dec 96 and 21 Jun 99 revisions. Access for archery hunting in the Munitions Storage Area (MSA) isno longer permitted through the Potts Junction gate, but only through the main MSA gate. Only thoseindividuals possessing a valid Government of Guam handicapped-parking permit assigned to the individ-

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ual by the Government of Guam due to physical disability are allowed to hunt the handicapped (disabled)hunting areas. All hunters must have firearm unloaded within 25 yards of any main roadway or occupiedbuilding. All archery hunters must not have bow or crossbow quivered within 50 yards of any main road-way or occupied building. A bar (|) indicates revision from the previous edition.

1. General. ...................................................................................................................... 3

2. Reference Publications. ............................................................................................. 3

3. Terms Explained. ....................................................................................................... 3

4. Responsibilities. ......................................................................................................... 3

5. Access to Air Force Land and Water Areas. ............................................................. 9

6. Special Access Permits. ............................................................................................. 9

7. Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) Hunting Regulations and Procedures. .......................... 10

8. Fishing Regulations and Procedures. ......................................................................... 11

9. Plant, Wood, Vegetation Removal. ........................................................................... 12

10. Threatened and Endangered Species Management. .................................................. 12

11. Exceptions. ................................................................................................................. 12

12. Fire Prevention. .......................................................................................................... 13

13. Training Exercises. .................................................................................................... 13

14. Violations. .................................................................................................................. 13

15. Disposition of Documents. ........................................................................................ 14

16. Forms Prescribed. ...................................................................................................... 14

Attachment 1—ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE HUNTING RULES 15

Attachment 2—MAPS 23

Attachment 3—LIST OF FEDERAL AND GUAM ENDANGERED SPECIESFOUND ON ANDERSEN AFB 26

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1. General. In accordance with AFI 32-7064, Integrated Natural Resources Management, AndersenAFB is classified as a "Category 1" installation, with suitable habitat for conserving and managing fishand wildlife, including threatened, endangered, and nongame species. The objective of this program is toprotect and enhance the environmental quality of these lands.

2. Reference Publications. AFI 32-7064; 36 ABWI 34-102, Andersen Beach Recreation Areas; PublicLaw 93-205, The Endangered Species Act of 1973; Sikes Act, 16 USC 670a-670f-Cooperative Agree-ments.

3. Terms Explained.

3.1. Authorized Hunting Areas: Authorized areas on Andersen AFB are limited to those areas specif-ically designated in Attachment 1 of this regulation.

3.2. Archery Area: An area where the taking of game is limited to the use of bow and arrow or cross-bow during daylight hours.

3.3. Endangered Species: Those species listed by the Federal Government or the Territory of Guam asbeing in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range.

3.4. Exotic Species: Any plant or animal not native to a region, state, or county.

3.5. Fish: As defined in this text, fish includes salt water fin fish, aquatic vertebrate and invertebrateorganisms, as well as crustaceans and mollusks.

3.6. Game: Any species of fish or wildlife for which a season and/or bag or creel limits have beendescribed and/or which are hunted or usually taken under territorial or federal laws and regulations.

3.7. Take: Take means to cut, collect, uproot, destroy, injure, or possess any protected, threatened, orendangered species of plant(s), or to attempt to harass, harm, pursue, hunt, wound, kill, trap, capture,snare, seize, shoot, or collect wildlife or fish by any person; every attempt to do such act(s) or to assistany other person in the accomplishment or the attempt to do such act(s).

4. Responsibilities.

4.1. Base Civil Engineer (BCE).

4.1.1. Supervises, controls, and manages the natural resources program at Andersen AFB toensure compliance with 36 ABWI 32-7003. This includes managing all aspects of the installa-tion's fish and wildlife program, including direct habitat improvement, conservation and rehabili-tation, hunting and fishing programs, enforcement of this regulation, and applicable Federal andGuam Fish and Wildlife laws and regulations.

4.1.2. Coordinates all research project requests, access requirements, and conditions for investiga-tion activities.

4.1.3. Prepares, coordinates, and implements the Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan(INRMP), budgets, and cooperative agreements at Andersen AFB. The INRMP ensures the suc-cessful accomplishment of the military mission by integrating all aspects of natural resourcesmanagement with ongoing base operations and base development programs. The INRMP compo-nents are:

4.1.3.1. Environmental Impact Analysis Process, Natural Resources Database Development,

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Coastal and Marine Resources, Fish and Wildlife Management, Threatened and EndangeredSpecies Management, Forest Management, Agricultural Outleasing, Outdoor Recreation Man-agement, Land Management, Natural Resources Budgeting, Public Relations for NaturalResources Programs, and Natural Resources Management and Research Development.

4.1.4. Sets access policies for hunting, fishing, and CE managed outdoor recreation programs, anddetermines degree of use.

4.1.5. Reviews all AF Forms 332, BCE Work Requests, and AF Forms 813, Request for Envi-ronmental Impact Analysis, for approval/disapproval prior to starting projects. This policy isnecessary to ensure that the BCE can properly allocate and schedule resources.

4.2. Natural Resource Planner (NRP, 36 CES/CEV).

4.2.1. Acts as the base liaison with the Guam Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources(GDAWR) and US Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) in accordance with cooperative agreements,is assigned the following duties:

4.2.1.1. Implements the INMRP.

4.2.1.2. Is designated Office of Primary responsibility (OPR) to administer funds from salesof hunting and fishing permits.

4.2.1.3. Ensures base activities are in compliance with Federal Endangered Species Act,National Historic Preservation laws, and all other federal and territorial laws related to naturalresources.

4.2.1.4. Works in coordination with the Superintendent of Security Forces Operations toenforce base natural resources conservation regulations.

4.2.1.5. Supervises the Chief Conservation Officer and is responsible for directing the Volun-teer Conservation Officer Program at Andersen AFB.

4.2.1.6. Serves as Chairperson of the Natural Resources Working Group.

4.2.1.7. Formulates for the BCE's approval, all policies with respect to fish and wildlife con-servation on US Air Force property.

4.2.1.8. In coordination with GDAWR, proposes hunting areas, seasons (Attachment 1 ), andfishing regulations, subject to approval of the Base Commander.

4.2.1.9. Promotes and publicizes information through the Base Public Affairs Office concern-ing natural resources on Andersen AFB.

4.2.1.10. Prepares financial plan/budget for the Natural Resources Management Program forappropriated funds (operations and maintenance or research, development, test, and evalua-tion) and from funds in special account 57X5095 (from fees collected from hunting permits,fishing permits, land crab permits and wood removal permits.)

4.2.1.11. Annually reviews this instruction for updating to maintain adequate conservation ofwildlife resources on USAF property.

4.3. Natural Resources Working Group (NRWG).

4.3.1. The NRWG is primarily concerned with reviewing the fish, wildlife, and outdoor recreationresources, brown tree snake control, and enforcement of these elements on Andersen AFB. This

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includes reviewing results of wildlife censuses, game harvest reports, outdoor recreation use data,brown tree snake research and control programs, fish and game violations, and other relevantreports prepared by Air Force and cooperating agency professionals. Recommended changes areto be forwarded to the Natural Resource Planner (36 CES/CEV), for consideration of inclusion tothe Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan, this instruction, and for briefing to the Envi-ronmental Protection Committee.

4.3.2. The NRWG will meet quarterly or as necessary. Copies of proposed agendas and meetingminutes will be circulated to all NRWG members and advisors.

4.3.3. The Natural Resources Planner is designated POC to monitor all conservation activities andmaintain status and minutes of NRWG meetings.

4.3.4. The NRWG will monitor base programs to ensure implementation of Natural ResourcesConservation Plans.

4.3.5. The NRWG is a subcommittee of the base Environmental Protection Committee (EPC).

4.3.6. The NRWG is designated responsible for the following forms:

4.3.6.1. AFFM 3545, Incident/Complaint Report and AF Form 52, Evidence TAG, stockedby the Superintendent pf Police Services (36 SFS/SFOP). A Field Interview Card, stocked by36 CEV, will be used to annotate minor illegal actions, kept on file, and used to referencerepeat offenders for prosecution.

4.3.6.2. 36 ABW Form 25, Request to Hunt on Air Force Property (Attachment 1 ), and36 ABW Form 26, Special Access Permit (Attachment 2 ), issued by Chief CO.

4.3.6.3. 36 ABW Form 27, Andersen AFB Conservation Officer ID Cards issued by theNRP and Chief Conservation Officer (CO), 36ABW Form 28, 36 ABW Form 25-A, and 36ABW 095.

4.3.7. NRWG Membership: Membership will consist of representatives from the followingoffices:

4.3.7.1. Environmental Flight (36 CES/ CEV).

4.3.7.1.1. Natural Resources Planner (36 CES/CEV) - Chairperson.

4.3.7.1.2. Chief Conservation Officer (36 CES/CEV) - Recorder.

4.3.7.2. Wing Safety (36 ABW/SEG).

4.3.7.3. Staff Judge Advocate (36 ABW/JA).

4.3.7.4. Services Squadron (36 SVS/SVR).

4.3.7.5. Operations Support Squadron, Commander (36 OSS/CC).

4.3.7.6. Maintenance Squadron (36 MXS/LGM).

4.3.7.7. Engineering Heavy Repair (36 CES/CEOR).

4.3.7.8. Security Forces (36 SFS/SFO).

4.3.7.9. Office of Public Affairs (36 ABW/PA).

4.3.7.10. Guam Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (GDAWR).

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4.3.7.11. Guam National Wildlife Refuge

4.3.7.12. USDA/Wildlife Services

4.3.7.13. USGS/Biological Resources Division

4.3.8. Representatives from the following organizations are advisors to the committee as required:

4.3.8.1. University of Guam/Life Sciences Department and/or Marine Lab

4.3.8.2. Veterinary Services (36 MGD/SGV).

4.3.8.3. US Coast Guard.

4.4. Volunteer Conservation Officer (VCO) Program.

4.4.1. The purpose of this program is for volunteers to participate in implementing the AndersenAFB public hunting program, to support various animal control projects, to enforce the AndersenAFB conservation laws as outlined in this instruction, and to assist with endangered species, wild-life and habitat management, and marine resource projects, as directed by the Chief CO and NRP.

4.4.2. The Chief CO will review all applications and recommend to the NRP volunteer conserva-tion officers for appointment. To be eligible, an applicant must be either active duty, retired mili-tary, military reservists with the Air or Army National Guard, or DOD employees on Guam.Dependents of military personnel may also apply. Exceptions may be made on a case by case basisif deemed beneficial to the program.

4.4.3. Andersen AFB Volunteer Conservation Officers duties and responsibilities:

4.4.3.1. Assist and support the Chief CO in control and regulation of all hunting, fishing, andtrapping on Air Force property.

4.4.3.2. Support Andersen AFB Security Forces or the Civil Engineering Pest ManagementBranch in the disposal of injured or dead wildlife and removal of illegal traps or snares whenfound. Report all cases to the Chief CO who will in turn notify Guam Division of Aquatic andWildlife Resources in accordance with Guam Law.

4.4.3.3. Generate and participate in projects designed to improve environmental conditionsfor fish and wildlife on Air Force property in accordance with approved Natural ResourcesManagement Plans.

4.4.3.4. Perform conservation officer duties when required.

4.4.3.5. Control sign-in and sign-out of all hunters on Air Force property.

4.4.3.6. Inspect hunting weapons, ammunition, and required safety gear used by hunters.

4.4.3.7. Verify hunter documentation during hunting season.

4.4.3.8. Inspect vehicles leaving hunting areas for illegal game.

4.4.3.9. Assist hunters in tracking injured/wounded game animals.

4.4.3.10. Conduct hunter safety courses for hunters and issue hunter safety certification.

4.4.3.11. Support and enforce this ABWI.

4.4.3.12. Settle disputes between hunters as necessary.

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4.4.3.13. Operate private vehicles off roads only when necessary to perform conservationduties.

4.4.3.14. Monitor special wildlife areas such as endangered species habitat.

4.4.3.15. Immediately report poaching or any illegal activities to the Andersen AFB SecurityForces, and to the GDAWR Enforcement Conservation Officers.

4.4.3.16. Of the total number of Volunteer COs, half shall be active duty Air Force personneland half shall be civilians, Reservists, National Guard, retirees, or dependents.

4.4.4. Personnel appointed conservation officers will be issued identification cards by 36 CES/CEV, Form 36 Form 27, and charged with a thorough knowledge of pertinent portions of theGuam Aquatic and Wildlife Resources regulations, Federal Migratory Bird laws, firearms safety,elementary first aid procedures, 36 ABWI 32-7003, 36 ABWI 34-102, and other current publica-tions when applicable, as determined by the NRP.

4.5. Chief Conservation Officer.

4.5.1. The Chief Conservation Officer will be responsible for implementing and enforcing theAndersen AFB Hunting and Volunteer Conservation Officer Programs and will work under thesupervision of the NRP.

4.5.2. Duties include:

4.5.2.1. Soliciting and supervising volunteers for many conservation projects, as outlined inthe Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan.

4.5.2.2. Provides training for Volunteer Conservation Officers.

4.5.2.3. Oversees procedures to grant access to authorized hunters on to the base during theofficial hunting season.

4.5.2.4. Coordinates all special hunts. Notifies concerned agencies of regular and special huntdates and locations, a minimum of five working days prior to all scheduled hunts.

4.5.2.5. Advertises for, interviews, and recommends to the NRP qualified volunteer COs forappointment.

4.5.2.6. Administers apprentice program for training and appointment of volunteer COs.

4.5.2.7. Holds monthly Volunteer CO meetings, records minutes, and reports to NRP.

4.5.2.8. Coordinates all logistics for conducting the AAFB Hunter Safety Course, collectingfees, and issuing permits.

4.5.2.9. Compiles monthly report of all hunt data (i.e., names, permit numbers, areas andhours hunted, and kill/take information).

4.5.2.10. Enforces the conservation rules in this instruction and supports Andersen AFB Secu-rity Forces, and GDAWR Enforcement Officials in the enforcement of this instruction andapplicable territorial and federal laws and regulations.

4.5.2.11. Coordinates hunting area closures, as required, to facilitate scheduled exercises with36 OSS/OSX and 36 SFS/SFOL.

4.5.2.12. Coordinates hunter access, sign-in/out procedures, and notification of closed areas

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with Security Forces Control Center/Law Enforcement (LE) desk or LE Operations Superin-tendent.

4.5.2.13. Responds to nuisance and injured game reports and assists in disposal of animals.

4.5.2.14. Implements animal and habitat management projects as directed by the NRP.

4.5.2.15. Assists 36 SFS with wild dog control program.

4.5.2.16. Puts down injured, sick, or nuisance animals on AAFB.

4.5.2.17. The Chief CO will be trained in law enforcement and meet all Air Force require-ments to enforce the conservation regulations on Andersen AFB, and comply with the naturalresource law enforcement provisions of Sikes Act, 16 USC 670a, DOD Instruction 4715.3,Environmental Conservation Program, and Air Force Instruction 32-7064, Integrated NaturalResource Management.

4.6. Superintendent, Police Services (36 SFS/SFOP).

4.6.1. Ensures that spot checks are made of all areas of Andersen AFB for enforcement of regula-tions concerning firearms, off-limit areas, and off-road vehicles.

4.6.2. Responds to violations of this regulation when reported to the Andersen Security ForcesControl Center and assists with applicable apprehension, confiscation, or documentation proce-dures.

4.6.3. Takes all actions necessary to obtain assistance from Guam Division of Aquatic and Wild-life Resources or other authorities as may be requested from the NRP or Chief Co.

4.6.4. Coordinates on access requests to Northwest Field and Andersen South.

4.7. Guam Department of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources.

4.7.1. In accordance with the "Cooperative Agreement for the Protection, Development, andManagement of Fish and Wildlife Resources at Andersen AFB, Guam", within the limitations offunds and personnel, will:

4.7.1.1. Conduct surveys, censuses, and biological research on fish and wildlife resources todetermine population trends and obtain biological data on which to base management actions.

4.7.1.2. Manage fish and game populations on a sustained yield basis to provide recreationalopportunities in a manner that would prevent safety hazards and damage to other resources.

4.7.1.3. Protect and promote recovery of endangered species and their habitats.

4.7.1.4. Enforce Government of Guam and applicable federal fish and wildlife laws and regu-lations.

4.7.1.5. Support enforcement of this instruction.

4.7.1.6. Provide technical guidance in developing and furthering the INRMP for protectingand promoting recovery of endangered and threatened species and their habitats.

4.8. US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).

4.8.1. As agreed upon in the Cooperative Agreement for the Guam National Wildlife RefugeOverlay, the Refuge Administrator within the limitations of funds and personnel, will:

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4.8.1.1. Provide technical guidance and direct assistance in developing and furthering theINRMP, and for protecting and promoting recovery of endangered and threatened species andtheir habitats.

4.8.1.2. Support enforcement of base and local fish and wildlife laws and regulations.

5. Access to Air Force Land and Water Areas.

5.1. Access for hunting, fishing, and other natural resource enjoyment is encouraged.

5.2. All hunting and fishing will be controlled and held within manageable quotas depending on theextent of the natural resource base. Opportunities for recreational purposes will be equitably distrib-uted by impartial selection procedures, such as drawing lots, or a first-come, first served basis.

5.3. Air Force will grant access to employees of the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Departmentof Agriculture who need access to the base on a regular basis for purposes of management, conserva-tion, and harvesting of fish and wildlife resources under the provision of Title 10, U.S. Code, Section2671. Upon coordination with the Wing Commander, such employees shall be issued the appropriateDepartment of Defense (DOD) identification card for base access. DOD base access identificationcards issued by the US Navy will be accepted as a substitute. Every effort shall be made to schedulesuch access in advance to facilitate this process.

5.4. Special Agents of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, andConservation Officers of the Department of Agriculture, the Chief CO, in coordination with 36 SFS/SFOL, will be granted access to the base with the right to bear arms in order to enforce applicable fed-eral and territorial laws and regulations in accordance with their respective jurisdictions. Certain areasof Andersen AFB may be placed off limits to the Law Enforcement Agents by the commander whensecurity so requires.

5.5. Off Limits Areas: Northwest Field, Small Arms and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Range, Sani-tary Landfill, AAFB flight line controlled area, and Munitions Storage Area (MSA) I & 11 are off lim-its to all personnel not performing official duties or participating in a base sponsored event. The WingCommander or his representative may open or close any area at his discretion.

6. Special Access Permits.

6.1. Permission may be granted to enter jungle areas for crab hunting, fishing, hiking, special fieldtrips, or gathering of plant life, by obtaining a 36 ABW Form 26, Special Access Permit. SpecialAccess permits are issued by the Chief CO and the NRP. Permits will be issued by the Chief CO at theSelf-Help Center, Bldg 22007, weekdays. Identification of individuals will be checked against thedebarment listing to ensure they have not been debarred from the base and that they meet the qualifi-cations noted in paragraph. (Attachment 2 , Figure A2.1. , Map).

6.2. Vehicle access will be limited to paved roads only as indicated on attached maps. Users will parkin designated parking areas only. These areas will be marked by signs. If signs are not posted, thenvehicles shall be parked no more than eight feet from the road shoulders. Exemptions to this require-ment include GDAWR personnel, AAFB Volunteer Conservation Officers, 36 CES, 36 SFS, 36 CSand any other Military or GovGuam personnel while performing official duties.

6.3. Special Access Permits authorize access to only the areas shown on attached maps, which will beissued with the permit. Access to all other areas must be coordinated with the NRP, 36 CES/CEV, who

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will in turn coordinate with the Guam DAWR, due to the presence of Threatened or Endangered spe-cies and their habitat, the Real Estate Officer, 36 CES/CERR, and 36 SFS/SFOP when applicable.

6.4. The following rules apply to the issuance of a Special Access Permit.

6.4.1. Passes will be issued only to those individuals who are:

6.4.1.1. Active duty members and retirees of the U.S. Armed Forces.

6.4.1.2. Reserve members of the US Armed Forces, while they are on active duty.

6.4.1.3. Employees of the US Air Force at Andersen AFB.

6.4.1.4. DOD civilian identification card holders which includes AF Form 354, CivilianIdentification Card, and DD Form 2765, Department of Defense/Uniformed ServicesIdentification and Privilege Card.

6.4.1.5. Dependents of individuals who qualify under paragraphs 6.4.1.1. ,6.4.1.2. , and6.4.1.3. above.

6.4.2. Identification of all individuals requesting permits will be checked to verify that they havenot been debarred from the base and that they meet the qualifications noted.

6.4.3. Special Access permit holders must physically sign-in and sign-out at the Security Forcesdesk, in building 21000, unless they are going fishing and hold a valid fishing permit.

6.4.4. There will be a maximum of four guests per permit.

6.4.5. The permit will be issued for a one-year time period.

6.4.6. The collection of historical or archeological artifacts is strictly prohibited.

6.4.7. Special Access Permits can be issued for group functions at the discretion of the Chief COor NRP.

6.4.8. Access to Andersen South for hunting, hiking, or crabbing is no longer authorized, howeverexceptions may be made for plant materials collection or other recreational purposes whenapproved by the Chief CO or NRP.

6.4.9. The permit holder is responsible for the actions of all guests.

6.4.10. A Special Access Permit is not required for individuals who want to hike on the desig-nated Tarague Embayment Interpretive Trails. To hike on the designated trails, individuals mustpick up a self-guided trail brochure and sign in at the Tropicana Recreation Center, the Chief Con-servation Officers office, or at Oscar’s Beach House on the weekends.

7. Coconut Crab (Birgus latro) Hunting Regulations and Procedures.

7.1. Coconut crab permits will be issued for a $10.00 fee and be valid for a one-year period from thedate of issue. Funds are deposited into the AAFB Fish and Wildlife Conservation Fund 57X5095.

7.2. Each person hunting crabs may sponsor one additional person to assist. A third person or anyoneassisting with crabs must have a permit.

7.3. Persons intending to hunt crabs must drop off their 36 ABW Form 26, at the Andersen SecurityForces Control Center and inform them of their approximate departure time.

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7.4. When picking up the special access permit upon area departure, the hunter must report how manycrabs were taken and approximate locations. Security Forces personnel may inspect the actual numberand size of crabs taken. This information will be used in obtaining biological data on the land crabpopulation.

7.5. The crab hunter who fails to check in/out and provide the aforementioned biological data willhave his/her special access permit revoked, and the individual may be barred from the base at the dis-cretion of the Wing Commander.

7.6. Coconut crabs must be no less than 3 inches across the carapace, with a limit of 10 per day.

7.7. Coconuts may be used to attract coconut crabs, however, the use of artificial containers and luresis prohibited.

7.8. The season for coconut crab hunting is year round. Coconut crab hunting includes the entire spe-cial access permit area, as shown on the map (Attachment 2 , Figure A.1.2, Map).

7.9. A person must be at least 13 years old to hunt coconut crabs on USAF property. All personsbetween the ages of 13 and 17 must be licensed and accompanied by a licensed parent or legal guard-ian.

7.10. All coconut crab hunters on USAF property will be held responsible for knowing and obeyingthis instruction. Failure to obey this instruction may result in loss of hunting privileges and confisca-tion of game, weapons, vehicles, and other apparatus.

8. Fishing Regulations and Procedures.

8.1. All Andersen AFB coastline is a designated Marine Resources Preserve according to Andersenand Guam Department of Agriculture Fisheries Regulations, as established in Public Law 24-21.

8.2. Fishing Special Access permits cost $10.00 and are valid for a one-year period from the date ofissue.

8.3. All individuals will be required to possess a permit while fishing. Sponsored guests or familymembers, maximum of four, may fish while in the presence of their sponsor, who is in possession ofthe Special Access Permit for fishing.

8.4. While fishing, the permit holder must place their Special Access Permit inside their vehicle, onthe dash or another visible location, where it can be seen from outside the vehicle. A fisher does notneed to call or physically check-in at the Security Forces Desk. The fisher who fails to follow this pro-cedures will have -his/her special access permit revoked, and the individual may be barred from theinstallation at the discretion of the Wing Commander.

8.5. All of the Andersen AFB coastline is a designated Marine Resources Preserve. The taking of anytype of marine life, dead or alive, by any method other than by pole fishing from the shoreline, is pro-hibited.

8.6. On shore pole fishing is allowed from the west end of AAFB property at Tarague beach (exceptthe authorized swimming area), to Pati Point recreational beach. Beyond that point is the ExplosiveOrdnance Disposal Range which is off-limits.

8.7. Spearfishing is prohibited in waters that are under the control of Andersen AFB.

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8.8. The possession of spears, spearguns, or nets, within 20 meters inland of the mean high tide marksignifies the intent to use and violators will be prosecuted.

8.9. All net fishing is prohibited in waters that are under the control of Andersen AFB.

8.10. "Chumming" is prohibited in waters that are under the control of Andersen AFB.

8.11. Onshore hook and line fishing from Tarague to Pati Point Beach is permitted during all hours.

8.12. Trolling may be conducted from the reef margin seaward, but only for pelagic fish. Personscatching non-pelagic fish shall release them immediately upon capture. Where the reef margin is notwell defined because of gaps or undulations in the reef, the margin shall be defined by drawing a pointbetween the two marine markers.

9. Plant, Wood, Vegetation Removal.

9.1. The removal of plants, wood, and vegetation such as palm fronds, coconuts, moss, etc., for per-sonal use, will be permitted by issuance of a Special Access Permit with a fee of $10.00 and based onthe following conditions:

9.2. No live, whole plants or vegetation shall be removed or unnecessarily destroyed from its naturallocation unless written the NRP or the CHIEF CO gives approval. Boonie peppers are allowed to beharvested without a permit, but the plant must remain intact.

9.2.1. No listed plant or those proposed for federal or local listing will be removed.

9.3. Ifit wood removal (dead or alive) is strictly prohibited.

9.4. Other types of wood and woody vegetation can be removed on a case by case basis with priorapproval from the Chief CO or NRP.

9.5. The removal of plants, moss, coconuts, etc., is intended for personal use and not for resale. TheSpecial Access Permit issued will indicate the dates and locations authorized for vegetation or woodremoval.

10. Threatened and Endangered Species Management.

10.1. Federally listed threatened and endangered species will be protected under Public Law 93-205,the Endangered Species Act.

10.2. State-listed species will be protected as advised by GDAWR, reference Attachment 3 .

10.3. Any Andersen AFB actions must not jeopardize the continued existence of threatened or endan-gered plants and wildlife, nor result in the destruction or adverse modification of habitat identified as“essential habitat" by the US Fish and Wildlife Service.

10.4. Any Andersen AFB actions that may affect federal or state-listed species referenced in Attach-ment 3 or their "essential habitats" will require notification of 36 CES/CEV.

11. Exceptions.

11.1. The restriction on taking fish and game set forth in this instruction does not apply to the US Fishand Wildlife Service, and Guam DAWRRANDY officials in the performance of approved scientificresearch projects. These activities must be coordinated with the Base Natural Resource Planner.

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11.2. Special conditions or exemption restrictions may be granted, in coordination with other com-mands, as applicable. Waiver requests from GDAWR or USFWS regulations must be coordinatedthrough the NRP, 36 CES/ CEV, who will in turn coordinate with other agencies, as applicable.

11.3. The designation of authorized hunting methods, areas, and hunting seasons is subject to changeand is dependent upon the discretion of the Wing Commander and USAF policy. Changes in autho-rized hunting areas and seasons on Air Force property will be coordinated with the GDAWR and pre-ceded by 10 days advance notice to the public, whenever practical.

12. Fire Prevention. Open fires are authorized only in picnic/camping areas with barbecue grills that aredesigned for outdoor cooking. All other open fires require approval of 36 CES/ CEV and 36 CES/CEF(Base Fire Department).

13. Training Exercises. Training exercises, i.e. jungle warfare, air base ground defense, rapid runwayrepair, etc., must be in compliance with the environmental conditions required to conduct training exer-cises on AAFB lands and be coordinated through 36 CES/CEV and 36 OSS/OSX (for air operations) orAAFB sponsoring organization. After coordination, the Risk Assessment Board for final approval willreview exercises. The NRP will review requests and provide recommendations to the board. The ChiefCO will be notified and close recreational or hunting areas as applicable.

14. Violations.

14.1. Anyone who violates any of the provisions of this regulation or commits any acts inconsistentwith good safety practices, or which results in injury or damage to persons or property, may have anyhunting and/or fishing privileges withdrawn permanently. This action will be taken independently ofother punitive and administrative action. Any violators may be required to surrender their applicablepermit to the Andersen AFB Conservation or Security Forces Officer, who will either accomplish aField Interview or furnish a witness report for which 36 SFS/ SFOP can complete an Incident Com-plaint Report.

14.2. National Guardsmen, Reservists and civilians who are apprehended or detained for violatingfederal or state laws, or Andersen AFB Fish and Game regulations may be escorted from the base and/or issued a letter of debarment by the 36 ABW Commander. Violators can be prosecuted under theUniform Code of Military Justice, and/or Federal Law 10 U.S.C. 2671 before a Federal or GuamCourt. AF Form 52 will be utilized for control of evidence.

14.3. Violations by military personnel will be reported to the 36 ABW Commander and prosecutedaccordingly, with punishment parallel to degree of punitive action for civilians.

14.4. Traps, snares, deadfall, weapons, vehicles, dogs, and any other apparatus used in violation ofthis regulation are subject to confiscation by apprehending officials.

14.5. Apprehending officials will confiscate fish/game taken in violation of this regulation andrelease it to Government of Guam conservation officials. AF will retain and dispose of as necessary,any evidence that GDAWR will not accept.

14.6. Any person denied access to Air Force property for any reason shall not be authorized entry bythis instruction.

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15. Disposition of Documents. Documents created by this directive will be disposed of in accordancewith AFMAN 37-139, Records Disposition Schedule.

16. Forms Prescribed. 36 ABW Form 25, Request to Hunt on Air Force Property, 36 ABW Form25-A, Hunting Permit, 36 ABW Form 26, Special Access Permit, 36 ABW Form 26-A, Coconut CrabCollecting Permit, 36 ABW Form 26-B, Fishing Permit, and 36 ABW Form 27, Andersen AFB Con-servation Officer Identification Card. These forms are affected by the Privacy Act, when filled in.

BERNARD H. FULLENKAMP, Colonel, USAF Commander, 36th Air Base Wing

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Attachment 1

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE HUNTING RULES

Section A1A—Seasons, Areas, and Permit Requirements for Deer and Pig Hunting

A1.1. Hunting Seasons.

A1.1.1. Philippine Deer (Cervus mariannus). Harvest and bag limits will mirror the Guam huntingregulations, unless otherwise designated by the Chief CO or Natural Resource Planner.

A1.1.2. Feral Pigs (Sus scrofa). Harvest and bag limits will mirror the Guam hunting regulations,unless otherwise designated by the Chief CO or Natural Resource Planner

A1.1.3. Game Birds (Black Francolin, Francolinus Francolinus). There is no season for gamebirds on AAFB.

NOTE: All hunting will be conducted during these dates except for special hunts approved by the WingCommander and the Guam Division of Aquatics and Wildlife Resources (GDAWR).

A1.2. Hunting Areas.

A1.2.1. Bow. Bow hunting is permitted in Areas A, B, D, and E, for all active duty military, retirees,dependents or DOD civilians, (refer to attached maps) seven days per week during the deer and pigseasons. Public hunter access to the main base will be authorized seven days per week during theAndersen AFB hunting hours. Munitions Storage Area will be open on weekends only, in the morn-ings all year, and in the afternoons during deer season.

A1.2.1.1. Bow Hunting Procedures. Archery hunters must be wearing their fluorescent orangehat and vest at all times, and be carrying the required safety gear. Upon arrival at the Visitor Centerthey shall present their Andersen AFB hunting permit, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance,and they will be issued a vehicle pass. If the Visitor Center is closed, hunter will check it at theGuard Office at the main gate. With vehicle pass in the windshield, archery hunters must proceeddirectly to the Security Forces desk at building 21000 to physically check into a designated bowhunting area. The hunter must proceed directly to the archery hunting area, and when finishedhunting, return to the Security Forces desk to pick up their Andersen AFB hunting license, reportany game taken, and proceed directly off base. Any archery hunters caught in unauthorized areaswill have their hunting permit revoked and debarred from the base.

A1.2.2. Gun.

A1.2.2.1. Gun hunting in Northwest Field is permitted on Saturdays and Sundays during the fol-lowing times:

A1.2.2.1.1. During deer season, hunting is permitted on Saturdays and Sundays from one-halfhour before official sunrise until on-half hour after official sunset. Hunters will not be allowedto sign in after 1600.

A1.2.2.1.2. During pig season, hunting is permitted on Saturdays and Sundays from one-halfhour before sunrise until 1200. Hunters will not be allowed to sign in after 1000.

A1.2.2.2. The Wing Commander may open other areas on base to gun hunting as needed.

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A1.3. Special Hunts.

A1.3.1. Special hunts for deer or pigs may be held if population or habitat control is required.

A1.3.2. Special hunts will require prior approval by the Wing Commander, GDAWR, and whenapplicable, the 36th Maintenance Squadron Commander.

A1.3.3. Special hunts will be announced in the Base paper, Base Bulletin, and on Andersen's Channel28. Local advertisement will be handled by GDAWR.

A1.4. Hunting Permits

A1.4.1. All hunters hunting on AAFB must possess a valid Government of Guam hunting license anddeer tag (when hunting deer) and AAFB hunting permit.

A1.4.2. Guam hunting licenses may be obtained at the GDAWR Office and at most sporting goodsstores.

A1.4.3. AAFB hunting permits will be issued at the gun or bow hunter safety course, upon comple-tion of the course. To be issued a permit, hunters must present proper identification, Guam huntinglicense, sign the Request to Hunt on Air Force Property form and pay a $20 permit fee. Bow huntersmust pass a onetime qualification shoot in order to hunt on AAFB using a bow (see A1.5.2. ).

A1.4.4. The AAFB hunting permit will be valid from 1 October to 30 September for the fiscal yearissued.

A1.5. Safety Course.

A1.5.1. Hunter safety course attendance and signing of the Request to Hunt on Air Force PropertyForm are required in order to obtain a valid AAFB hunting permit. If a hunter is in possession of alicense from the previous hunting season or if base records show that a hunter was issued a license forthat year, then the safety course may not be required.

A1.5.2. Upon completion of the safety course, bow hunters must pass a qualification shoot. Thehunter must score 27 points on a 54 point, 40 cm target using 6 arrows at 20 yards (30 yards for cross-bows). When official targets are not available, the target will be a 9-inch diameter paper disk or plateand all 6 arrows must hit the plate consecutively. Target arrows will be allowed for the qualificationshoot.

A1.5.3. Safety courses will be held annually during the months of August and September, and sched-uled to meet demand, during the hunting season. Times and locations will be announced prior to thecourse.

Section A1B—Hunting Rules

A1.6. Hunting Rules.

A1.6.1. All hunters on USAF property will be held responsible for knowing and obeying Guam Law,GDAWR Regulations, and the following regulations and procedures. Failure to obey these provisionsmay result in loss of hunting privileges; confiscation of game, weapons, vehicles, or other apparatus;and civil or criminal penalties.

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A1.6.2. Hunting is allowed only in the areas described, during seasons defined, and on the specificdays listed in this regulation. Hunting is dependent upon the availability of Conservation Officers(COs). No hunting is allowed when COs are not present. Hunting in other areas or during other sea-sons or times is in violation of 36 ABWI 32-7003.

A1.6.3. Guam law and Guam Hunting Regulations apply on AAFB. If any portion of the Guam reg-ulations conflict with AAFB hunting regulations, the more stringent requirement applies.

A1.6.4. GDAWR bag limits and tagging requirements apply on all USAF property.

A1.6.5. A person must be at least 13 years old to hunt on USAF property. All persons between theages of 13 and 17 must be licensed and accompanied by a licensed parent or legal guardian. Minorsmust meet the same qualifications as adult hunters.

A1.6.6. All hunting is limited to the use of bow and arrow, crossbow, muzzle loading rifles, or shot-guns. Rifles and handguns are not authorized for use on USAF property unless specifically authorizedby the 36th Air Base Wing Commander. All firearms used on USAF property must be registered withthe Guam Police Department.

A1.6.7. Shotguns will be limited to 10 through 410 gauge only. All 410 gauge shotguns will use slugsonly. In firearm areas, buckshot or slugs may be used for taking deer and wild pigs. Possession of birdshot is prohibited in all areas except when prior approval has been granted.

A1.6.8. Muzzle loading rifles or shotguns with percussion or flintlock type firing mechanism of 45caliber or larger, firing a single projectile may be used for hunting pigs and deer. "Scatter Shot" typeammo is prohibited.

A1.6.9. Compound, recurve, or long bows must have a minimum draw weight of 45 lbs. Crossbowsmust have a draw of 100 lbs. Arrows and crossbow bolts must have a broadhead cutting width of 7/8inch and have no fewer than 3 sharpened cutting edges.

A1.6.10. Traps or snares are prohibited for taking any animal or bird except for special huntsapproved by GDAWR and AAFB. Please report all illegal traps or snares to the on-duty CO, ChiefCO, or Law Enforcement Desk.

A1.6.11. The use of Government issued weapons for hunting is prohibited, on or off USAF property.The term "Government issued weapon" does not include weapons owned by non-appropriated fundactivities.

A1.6.12. Hunting in an archery area with a firearm or with a bow or crossbow in a firearm area is pro-hibited, except where special authorization has been granted.

A1.6.13. Hunting from a motor vehicle or transporting a loaded weapon in a motor vehicle is prohib-ited. When transporting your weapon to and from any hunting area, the chamber will be kept open andthe safety on.

A1.6.14. Any game killed by a vehicle or "road kill" will be reported immediately to the AndersenSecurity Forces Control Center, who will in turn contact the DAWR for charity donation or AAFBPest Management Section for disposal, depending upon condition of animal when found. 36 SFS/SPOP and Pest Management 36 CES/CEOIU must report all game kills to the Chief CO, 36 CES/CEVfor data collection.

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A1.6.15. Hunting hours on all USAF property will begin at one-half hour before official sunrise andend one-half hour after official sunset. Firearms or bows will not be discharged before or after thesetimes.

A1.6.16. Accepting reimbursement in any form for game taken on USAF property is prohibited.

A1.6.17. All hunters and carriers must wear a fluorescent orange vest or upper body garment, cover-ing 360 degrees and a daylight fluorescent orange hat at all times while hunting or scouting. Camou-flage patterns of orange are not authorized.

A1.6.18. All hunters and carriers must have in their possession, at all times, a whistle, flashlight,compass, and timepiece.

A1.6.19. No herding, driving, or mass hunting will be allowed.

A1.6.20. All wounded animals will be trailed as long as possible. Every attempt will be made torecover wounded game. If they are not found, an AAFB CO should be notified. The CO will provideassistance when necessary.

A1.6.21. Vehicle access will be limited to paved roads only as indicated on attached maps. Users willpark in designated parking areas only. Signs will mark these areas. If signs are not posted, then vehi-cles shall be parked no more than eight feet from the road shoulders. Exemptions to this requirementinclude GDAWR personnel, AAFB Volunteer Conservation Officers, 36 CES, 36 SFS, 36 CS, and anyother Military or GovGuam personnel while performing official duties.

A1.6.22. All animal kills will be reported to AAFB COs on duty or at the LE Desk when signing out.Accidental kills will also be reported.

A1.6.23. Hunting is not allowed within 25 yards of any main roadway (i.e. Route 9, Route 3A, ArcLight Blvd, Perimeter Road, Tarague Beach Road) or 50 yards of an occupied building. Firearms mustbe unloaded within the 25 and 50-yard zone with chamber open. Bows and crossbows must not bequivered within the 25 and 50-yard zone.

A1.6.24. All carriers must attend the gun and bow safety courses, execute the Request to Hunt on AirForce Property form, and comply with all Guam and AAFB hunting laws and regulations. Carriers donot need to be licensed hunters.

A1.6.25. Carriers may accompany hunters in archery areas to assist in recovering downed game. Theuse of carriers at Northwest Field is authorized, however, they must remain at the HSC until the hunterreturns for them. Exception: one carrier may accompany a handicapped hunter in the handicappedarea.

A1.6.26. Woody vegetation or whole live plants will not be removed or unnecessarily destroyed.Chainsaws, open fires, and explosives are prohibited.

A1.6.27. Hunters will report all violations of the hunting regulations to the on-duty CO prior to, orupon, departing the hunting area. If deemed necessary, the CO will report the violation, in writing, tothe Chief CO for appropriate action.

A1.6.28. Influence of Alcohol and Drugs: No person shall hunt or accompany any hunter at any timewhile under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicating substances. Persons purchasing a base hunt-ing permit or those persons accompanying a hunter shall be deemed to have given consent for testingtheir blood, breath, and/or urine if stopped by a law enforcement official who has a reasonable belief

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that the individual was hunting or accompanying a hunter while under the influence of intoxicants.Possession of alcohol (even unopened) while in possession of a gun or bow is prohibited. Individualsfailing to submit to such tests upon request shall be ineligible to hunt or accompany a hunter on AirForce property for a period of one year.

A1.6.29. Altering, Borrowing, Loaning, or Transferring of Base Hunting Stamps/Permits: No personshall at any time alter, change, borrow, loan, or transfer to another person any base hunting stamp orpermit. Anyone caught violating this provision shall be ineligible to hunt or accompany hunter on AirForce property for a period of not less than one year.

A1.6.30. Anyone who violates any of the provisions of this regulation, as well as commits any actsinconsistent with good safety practices, or which results in injury or damage to persons or property,will have their hunting privileges withdrawn. This action will be taken independently of other punitiveand administrative action.

Section A1C—Bow Hunting Regulations and Procedures

A1.7. Bow Hunting Regulations And Procedures.

A1.7.1. The following rules will be strictly adhered to by all persons bow hunting on AAFB:

A1.7.1.1. There are five bow hunting areas (Attachment 2 , Figure A2.3. ). Area A is locatedwest of the Perimeter and beach access roads. Area B is located east of the beach access road. AreaD is located north of the golf course. Area E, located adjacent to the golf course, above cliff line.No hunting is allowed on the golf course. No entry through the golf course. Munitions StorageArea (MSA) is located between Andersen proper and Northwest Field. Hunting is only permittedabove the cliff line in all areas.

A1.7.1.2. Bow hunters hunting in areas A, B, D, or E, must check in and out at the AndersenSecurity Police Control Center, located on the north side of building 21000. Should a hunter wishto change areas, he must return to the Andersen Security Police Control Center and sign out to thenew area.

A1.7.1.3. It will be the hunter’s responsibility to check the sign-in log at the Andersen SecurityPolice Control Center for the location of other bow hunters in the area.

A1.7.1.4. Upon departing area A, B, D, or E, the hunter must physically return to the AndersenSecurity Police Control Center to pick up his hunting permit, and to record hunting times and ani-mal kills. Failure to check in or out of the bow hunting area may result in the termination of hunt-ing privileges.

A1.7.1.5. Youth archery hunters may carry a bow while hunting with an adult.

A1.7.1.6. Hunters that are hunting together must remain in sight of one another at all times. Noexceptions.

Section A1D—Munitions Storage Area (MSA) Hunting Procedures

A1.8. Munitions Storage Area (MSA) Hunting Procedures

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A1.8.1. The following procedures will be implemented for hunting inside the MSA. Procedures willbe strictly adhered to by all personnel hunting in the MSA and enforced by the Chief ConservationOfficer.

A1.8.2. Only Active Duty Military, Reserve, National Guard, DOD Civilians, retired military person-nel, and Andersen AFB Conservation Officers (CO) possessing a valid Guam and AAFB HuntingPermit are eligible to hunt in the MSA. Only COs and personnel assigned to the 36 MXS MunitionsFlight possessing a valid Guam and AAFB Hunting Permit can hunt weekdays, provided all MSA per-sonnel have departed the area and Security Forces are notified prior to entry.

A1.8.3. COs not possessing an AF Form 1199, Restricted Area Badge, authorizing entry into Area 2,must have an Andersen AFB Conservation Officer Identification Card and be on the Entry Authoriza-tion List (EAL) signed by the 36 MXS Commander. The Chief CO will provide a current list of autho-rized Conservation Officers to the 36 MXS Commander.

A1.8.4. On weekends, hunters will sign in at the main gate of the Munitions Storage Area (MSA), andwill be escorted into the MSA by a CO in a GOV. There will be three COs on duty; two will monitorthe hunting in NW Field open to the general public, and one will monitor hunting in the MSA, ensur-ing only those eligible enter the area. (Attachment 2 . Figure A.2.4).

A1.8.5. During deer season, hunters will be brought into the MSA no earlier than 0500 on the week-end hunts. Hunting may begin no earlier than ½ hour before official sunrise and will end one-half hourafter official sunset.

A1.8.6. The following hunting areas are assigned to the MSA (see attachments). Areas will beassigned on a first come, first served basis, and by lottery if needed.

A1.8.6.1. Streets 1 - 3 will be considered one area and only hunted between D and E Avenues.

A1.8.6.2. Streets 4-13 will only be hunted between B and E Avenues.

A1.8.6.3. Streets l4-15 will be considered one area and only hunted between C and D Avenues.

A1.8.6.4. No hunting is allowed between A and B Avenues or between C and D on 3rd Street.

A1.8.7. Any street with munitions stored outside will not be hunted. The Chief CO will call Muni-tions Control every Friday, to check which areas, if any, fall into this category.

Section A1E—Northwest Field Gun Hunting Regulations and Procedures

A1.9. Northwest Field Gun Hunting Regulations And Procedures.

A1.9.1. An AAFB CO will be on duty at the Hunter Safety Center (HSC) located near Det 5 at North-west Field when ever the hunting areas are open. AAFB COs on duty will monitor the NWF huntingareas and provide hunter assistance when necessary. COs are prohibited from hunting while on duty.

A1.9.2. Hunters must sign up at the Hunter Safety Center. Hunting area assignment will be rotated ona daily basis.

A1.9.3. The Chief CO will open or close hunting areas as applicable when training exercises orendangered species activity would be affected.

A1.9.4. All persons hunting at NWF will strictly adhere to the following rules:

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A1.9.4.1. Hunters must sign up at the HSC located near Det 5. Hunter check in will begin at 0430during deer season and 0500 the remainder of the year.

A1.9.4.2. Hunting areas will be assigned by lottery or first come, first served basis, depending ondemand until all hunting areas have been assigned.

A1.9.4.3. All hunters will sign in and out of their areas at the HSC. AAFB COs will accomplishall signing in and out of areas or area changes only. Once a hunter leaves an area, the area will beassigned to the next hunter who requests it. If a hunter leaves his area for any reason, he must signout at the HSC. Failure to check out will result in the revoking of hunting privileges for thathunter.

A1.9.4.4. Only one person will be allowed per hunting area. The only exceptions are licensedminors hunting with their parent or legal guardian. Minors (ages 13 through 17) will not beassigned to an area by themselves and must have appropriate permits. Only one weapon will beallowed into an area. Extra weapons must be left at the HSC until the hunters return.

A1.9.4.5. Hunters will be released to their areas before legal hunting time, but will not shoot untilofficial hunting hour begins. Hunters must make every effort to leave their hunting area at orbefore official hunting time ends. The only exception is if a hunter is tracking wounded game.

A1.9.4.6. Once you have been assigned an area and have been released by the COs, you will go toyour area along the paved access road only. No vehicles will be allowed to leave the paved areas.

A1.9.4.7. All hunters, except those assigned to areas 22, 25, 28, 56, 57, 58, 59, and 60, will parkinside NWF. No parking on Perimeter Road will be allowed except for the above eight areas.Hunters' vehicles will be parked in clear view next to the sign designating their assigned area.Hunters assigned to areas 51, 52, 53, 54, and 55 will park their vehicles at the comer of areas 30and 31.

A1.9.4.8. Hunters are limited to the area assigned to them and will not hunt on the runways, taxi-ways, or parking ramps unless those areas are inside their assigned area.

A1.9.4.9. All guns will be transported unloaded with the chamber open at all times while onAAFB property. Hunting is not authorized from either a stationary or moving vehicle at any time.

A1.9.4.10. Hunters are only allowed to enter the area they are assigned and will not enter anyother area without the permission of the duty CO.

A1.9.4.11. In the event of an accident, the distress signal will be to fire your weapon into a safedirection (not in the air or into objects which would cause a ricochet) three times in rapid succes-sion, wait thirty seconds then fire three more times. Three blasts of a whistle followed by threemore blasts thirty seconds apart can also be used as a distress signal. All hunting shall cease in theevent of an accident or the sounding of a distress signal and all hunters will report to the HSC asquickly as possible. Rapid blowing of a car horn will be used as a signal by duty COs to get allhunters to return to the HSC. When this signal is sounded all hunters must return to the HSC asquickly as possible.

A1.9.4.12. No one is allowed to sign in after 1000 during pig season and after 1600 during deerseason.

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A1.9.4.13. Only those individuals possessing a valid Government of Guam handicap-parking per-mit assigned to the individual by the Government of Guam due to physical disability are allowedto hunt the handicap (disabled) hunting areas.

A1.9.4.14. Disabled hunters may have one individual accompany him into the hunting area if theindividual holds a valid AAFB hunting permit. The accompanying individual may not carry a fire-arm, bow, or crossbow.

Section A1F—Depredation Permit Hunting Procedures

A1.10. Depredation Permit Hunting Procedures

A1.10.1. Revocable licenses to take protected game for the purpose of wildlife damage control (dep-redation license) are issued by Guam DAWR to the Wing Commander, Andersen AFB or his desig-nees. Designees are the Chief CO or Natural Resource Planner. Other individuals shall be authorizedto take game under terms and conditions of the depredation license by a letter signed by the Chief COor Natural Resource Planner, stating the individuals name and his responsibility to snare, spotlight, orshoot, in accordance terms and conditions of the depredation license and this Instruction, signed byboth the designee and the individual. Individuals authorized to take game under terms and conditionsof the depredation permit may be employed by other organizations such as USDA/WS, Guam DAWR,and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

A1.10.2. The designee or authorized individual shall be responsible for conducting game control inaccordance with the terms and conditions indicated on the depredation license and requirements ofthis instruction.

A1.10.3. If the depredation permit authorizes spotlighting animals, requirements under A1.6.15. ,hunting hours, do not apply, when the controlled shoots are implemented in accordance with the con-ditions of the depredation permit.

A1.10.4. Designees must notify the Security Forces Control Center prior to and upon completion ofconducting depredation takes. Designees must inform the Guam DAWR Law Enforcement Section ofthe depredation take time and locations, in accordance with the conditions of the license.

A1.10.5. Designees must carry a copy of the depredation license with them when conducting depre-dation takes.

A1.10.6. Designees must report harvest information to the Chief CO and the Guam DAWR, in accor-dance with the depredation license.

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Attachment 2

MAPS

Figure A2.1. Special Access Area.

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Figure A2.2. Main Base Archery Areas.

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Figure A2.3. NorthWest Field Hunting Areas.

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Attachment 3

LIST OF FEDERAL AND GUAM ENDANGERED SPECIESFOUND ON ANDERSEN AFB

Table A3.1. Endangered Species List.

* Presumed extinct on Guam ** In captive breeding programs. (No longer found in the wild). *** Unconfirmed if on Andersen AFB or not.

COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS Mammals Little Mariana Fruit Bat Pteropus tokudae Federal Endangered* Mariana Fruit Bat Pteropus m. marianas Federal Endangered Birds Micronesian Starling Alponis Opaca guami Guam Endangered Mariana Crow Corvus kubaryi Federal Endangered Micronesian Kingfisher Halcyon c. cinnamomna Federal Endangered** Guam Rail Gallirallus owstoni Federal Endangered Guam Broadbill Myiagra freycineti Federal Endangered* Bridled White-Eye Zosterops c. conspicillata Federal Endangered* White-throated Ground-Dove Gallicolumba x. xanthonura Guam Endangered* Mariana Fruit Dove Ptilinopus roseicapilla Guam Endangered* Rufous Fantail Rhipidura rufifrons uraniae Guam Endangered* Guam Flycatcher Myiagra freycineti Federal Endangered* Cardinal Honeyeater Myzomela Cardinalis Saffordi Guam Endangered* Trees Hayun-lago Serianthes nelsonii Federal Endangered Ufa-holomtano Heritiera longipetiolata Guam Endangered Reptiles Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas Federal Threatened Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmocheyls imbricata Federal Endangered *** Oceanic Gecko Gehyra oceanica Guam Endangered *** Moth Skink Lipini noctua Guam Endangered *** Pacific Slender-toed Gecko Nactus pleagicus Guam Endangered *** Mollusks Pacific Tree Snail Partula radiolata Guam Threatened ***