16 U.S.C. § 460hhh–3 — Management

(a) In general. The Secretary^*, acting through the Chief of the Forest Service, must manage the Recreation Area^* under the laws and regulations that apply to the National Forest System and this subchapter, to provide for: (1) conserving the scenic, scientific, historic, and cultural values that contribute to public enjoyment; (2) conserving fish and wildlife populations and habitat, including using prescribed fire to improve or maintain habitat; (3) protecting watersheds and keeping streams free-flowing and ground and surface water clean, following applicable law; (4) public outdoor recreation benefits, such as hunting, fishing, trapping, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking, rock climbing, camping, and nature study; (5) wilderness areas that Congress designates; and (6) managing and using natural resources in ways that fit the Recreation Area's purposes.

(b) Hunting, trapping, and fishing. (1) Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary must permit hunting, trapping, fishing, and habitat management within the Recreation Area, following the laws of the United States and Nevada. (2) The Secretary, after consulting the Nevada Department of Wildlife, may designate zones and time periods where hunting, trapping, or fishing is not allowed, for reasons of public safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment.

(c) Grazing. Livestock grazing on federal land may continue, following federal law and any reasonable regulations, policies, and practices the Secretary considers necessary.

(d) Preventive measures. This subchapter does not stop the Secretary from taking any reasonable measures he considers necessary to protect the land and resources from fire, insects, or disease in the Recreation Area.