H.R. 5137 would ensure that hunting remains a purpose of the New River Gorge National River.

== Detailed Summary ==

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Amends the National Parks and Recreation Act of 1978 to require (currently law authorizes) the Secretary of the Interior to: (1) permit hunting and fishing on lands and waters within the boundaries of the New River Gorge National River; and (2) designate zones where, and establish periods when, no hunting or fishing shall be permitted.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 9/11/2008: Senate committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Committee9/16/2008: Placed on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1026.
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