Executive Order 1459

by President of the United States

It is hereby ordered that the Hazy Islands, within the boundaries of the Tongass National Forest, Alaska, situated approximately in latitude fifty-five degrees, fifty-four minutes north, longitude one hundred thirty-four degrees, thirty-six minutes, west from Greenwich, as shown upon Coast Survey chart No. 8150, and located within the area segregated by the broken line upon the diagram hereto attached and made a part of this order, be, and the same are hereby, reserved and set apart for the use of the Department of Agriculture as a preserve and breeding ground for native birds. It is unlawful for any person to hunt, trap, capture, wilfully disturb, or kill any bird of any kind whatever, or take the eggs of such birds, or exercise other privilege within the limits of this reservation, except under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Warning is expressly given to all persons not to commit any of the acts herein specifically enumerated and which are prohibited by law.

This reserve to be known as the Hazy Islands Reservation.

Wm. H. Taft.

The White House,

January 11, 1912.

Diagram missing.