US Fish and Wildlife Service Plans to Allow Hunting on 95% of Its Land
Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans to open hunting and fishing on 95% of its lands, adding over 1,450 new opportunities across 111 locations in 32 states. This change aims to increase public access for hunting and fishing while following the Trump administration's goal to reduce rules that limit these activities.Key Facts
- Over 92 million acres of National Wildlife Refuge System lands would allow hunting.
- The proposal covers 111 field stations, including 107 wildlife refuges and 4 fish hatcheries.
- Hunting or fishing would be allowed for the first time at 14 refuges and 3 hatcheries.
- The changes add more chances to hunt upland game, migratory birds, big game, and to fish.
- The National Wildlife Refuge System has 573 refuges and 38 wetland districts and is meant to protect wildlife and plants.
- Nearly 40 million Americans fish, and 14.4 million hunt, contributing $144 billion yearly to the economy.
- The government is accepting public comments on the proposed rule for 30 days after its publication.
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the goal is to make public lands easier to access by reducing unnecessary rules.
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